Passports, Visas, Permits & Immigration Information

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1. New DFA Office - Pacific Mall in Mandaue ( anyone been there ? )

   By newtocebu, January 31, 2012
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   • billten
   • February 3, 2012

2. Exit Clearance Certificates 1 2

   By Markham, May 15, 2009
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   • Bukwali
   • July 6, 2009

3. Can filipinos visit Guam

   By blaze pontaine, March 8, 2009
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   • Penguin
   • March 21, 2009

4. Processing A Non-immigrant 9(a) Visa For Visiting The Philippines 1 2

   By Paul, October 21, 2009
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   • SkyMan
   • December 14, 2012

5. Philippines Bureau of Immigration Satellite Office Locations

   By Paul, September 17, 2009
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   • Paul
   • September 17, 2009

6. Need Philippine Passport? 1 2 3

   By Penguin, February 16, 2009
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   • Paul
   • May 31, 2010

7. how long can a foreigner stay in pi 1 2 3 4 5

   By tony, June 5, 2009
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   • JohnTB
   • October 23, 2012

8. Question ... CFO Seminar 1 2 3 4

   By Turbota, January 17, 2011
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   • fanboat
   • June 15, 2011

9. US embassy / Manila issues new rules for visa application

   By Ilovecebu, October 5, 2006
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   • Ilovecebu
   • October 5, 2006

10. Visa extension costs 1 2 3 4 5

    By ancienrocka, December 3, 2009
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    • tomaw
    • March 21, 2013

11. Overstay Questions - 5 years 1 2 3 4

    By Oops, January 31, 2012
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    • samatm
    • February 6, 2012

12. Can a US citizen teach English in the Philippines ? 1 2 3

    By Cyrus2Ray, April 26, 2012
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    • SkyMan
    • June 11, 2012

13. Is this true, new requirements for 13a visa 1 2 3 4 7

    By NRG, January 21, 2013
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    • Monsoon
    • April 5, 2013

14. What Are The Office Hours Of Mandaue Immigation Office.

    By musicman666, November 7, 2009
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    • musicman666
    • November 9, 2009

15. Looking to secure a 13(a) Visa? 1 2 3

    By Paul, May 5, 2009
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    • Paul
    • January 29, 2012

16. 13 A Conversion to Non-Quota Immigrant by Marriage - Quick Help 1 2 3

    By JohnSurrey, March 6, 2013
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    • Monsoon
    • May 15, 2013

17. BI Update - Dress code and processing 1 2 3 4 6

    By Gus, November 29, 2013
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    • hyaku
    • December 18, 2013

18. Filipino Caregiver For Usa

    By DeezNuz, November 1, 2009
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    • DeezNuz
    • December 2, 2009

19. Exit Visa?

    By Kreole, April 29, 2012
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    • afmayer
    • April 29, 2012

20. Declined Tourist Visa to Australia 1 2 3 4

    By Gee, June 8, 2010
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    • lazydays
    • June 12, 2010

21. U.S. Passport renewal in Cebu

    By ramel, June 10, 2009
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    • Nangulo
    • January 31, 2010

22. How Powerful Is Your Passport

    By broden, June 25, 2014
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    • broden
    • June 25, 2014

23. New 6-month Tourist Visa 1 2 3 4 7

    By Lee, June 14, 2013
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    • njb
    • July 23, 2013

24. what not to do at the BI 1 2 3 4 11

    By tobster, August 19, 2011
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    • A_Simple_Man
    • August 24, 2011

25. US Tourist Visa 1 2 3 4 11

    By Headshot, August 20, 2010
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    • SAM_NY
    • September 20, 2010

26. Australian Tourist visa for Filipina

    By phuketsurf, July 20, 2008
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    • ckfm
    • September 12, 2008

27. Apostille Authentication Stamp

    By KeithAngel, March 15, 2011
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    • Markham
    • March 17, 2011

28. IMPORTANT - new policy at BoI 1 2 3 4 9

    By ancienrocka, February 23, 2010
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    • Alan S
    • May 22, 2010

29. New policy regarding late visa renwals 1 2 3

    By ancienrocka, January 13, 2010
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    • Skywalker
    • February 14, 2013

30. New Member 1 2 3 4

    By BestGirl, November 23, 2013
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    • Headshot
    • November 25, 2013

31. Newbee to Cebu First Time to BI 1 2

    By +Salty Dog, July 18, 2013   

    • Visa
    • Newbee
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    • +Salty Dog
    • November 20, 2013

32. best way for my filipina girlfriend to visit me in the US? 1 2

    By joeho, April 18, 2012
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    • shadow
    • April 19, 2012

33. Balikbayan Visa Extension

    By Penguin, July 21, 2008
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    • Paul
    • August 14, 2008

34. CFO Sticker for Filipina to go abroad 1 2 3 4

    By LastManStanding, August 8, 2010
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    • Aussie Dude
    • August 17, 2010

35. Wrong gender in birth certificate and passport 1 2

    By bjojan, February 6, 2011
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    • Stranded Shipscook
    • February 8, 2011

36. US Tourist Visa Denial 1 2 3 4 5

    By Smitty, August 31, 2011
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    • JSL-USMC
    • January 5, 2012

37. CFO or Passport First! 1 2 3 4 7

    By ozboy, September 30, 2012
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    • SkyMan
    • February 13, 2013

38. American Consulate in Cebu 1 2

    By RisingSun, November 6, 2012
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    • Monsoon
    • November 15, 2012

39. New policy regarding downgrading visas

    By johnboy999, November 19, 2013
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    • Nangulo
    • November 19, 2013

40. Re-Entry Permit and Exit Clearance Do I need one?

    By ady1111, February 26, 2012
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    • David Spicer
    • March 7, 2012

41. NSO Office in Cebu?

    By Forefall, March 21, 2009
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    • Rockman
    • April 21, 2009

42. NSO Address - Applying for Birth Certificate

    By newtocebu, January 29, 2012
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    • newtocebu
    • January 31, 2012

43. SRRV Update 1 2 3 4

    By Rocketman, March 1, 2011
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    • Davaoeno
    • February 5, 2012

44. Same sex Visas now issued 1 2

    By ed villas, December 8, 2013   

    • forum news
    • good news
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    • ed villas
    • December 17, 2013

45. My Buddy really stepped in it! 1 2

    By mistaeric, December 13, 2013
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    • hyaku
    • December 15, 2013

46. To Renew ACR-I card - How much hassle / money

    By John B, July 19, 2013
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    • GoHuk
    • July 25, 2013

47. Agencies in Cebu that can help a Filipino to get tourist visas 1 2

    By robinbreak, January 30, 2012
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    • ckfm
    • January 31, 2012

48. So you are an American and you had a baby in the Philippines! 1 2

    By Monsoon, December 20, 2013
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    • Brucewayne
    • December 21, 2013

49. Is this a Valid American Consular address in Cebu..? 1 2

    By ILoveCyrus, December 8, 2013
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    • Brucewayne
    • December 9, 2013

50. New Sec 13 A Requirements 1 2 3

    By misty, January 24, 2008
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    • azure
    • July 29, 2008

51. BI Office Holidays Ho Ho Ho 1 2

    By Buko Beach, November 18, 2013
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    • johnboy999
    • December 20, 2013

52. Bi Imposes Return Ticket Requirement 1 2 3 4 8

    By CardiacKid, July 22, 2012
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    • Alan S
    • July 28, 2012

53. My first 2 month extension 1 2

    By Paddy, December 17, 2013
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    • Baywak
    • December 19, 2013

54. DO 13A VISA HOLDERS REQUIRE A WORK PERMIT FROM DOLE (DEPT OF LABOR)

    By aiden9991, December 12, 2012
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    • Monsoon
    • December 13, 2012

55. Private Immigration Assistance Services

    By Tom in Texas, December 23, 2013
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    • Paul
    • December 23, 2013

56. U.k. Visa For Filipina Wife

    By chrisd, August 30, 2007
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    • james
    • September 1, 2007

57. Philippine doctor told to divorce dying wife 1 2 3 4 5

    By sperman, April 25, 2011
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    • Wombat No More
    • February 20, 2012

58. Philippine Passport Renewal

    By BestGirl, December 4, 2013
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    • Paddy
    • December 5, 2013

59. partner visa to australia

    By poby, July 15, 2013
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    • Paul
    • November 20, 2013

60. Planning to Visit the US? 1 2 3

    By Markham, January 26, 2010
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    • Jess Bartone
    • August 8, 2011

61. Inventory of foreigners 1 2 3 4 7

    By shadow, September 10, 2013
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    • TorJay
    • September 14, 2013

62. Visit to US Embassy for Emergency Passport

    By Monsoon, December 11, 2013
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    • samatm
    • December 12, 2013

63. fiancee visa requirements to australia...

    By lelit, September 16, 2008
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    • ilovemyaussiebf
    • September 22, 2008

64. Cebu British Consul contact details

    By Tinbum, September 3, 2013
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    • David_LivinginTalisay
    • September 3, 2013

65. work visa in the Philippines

    By Dinuguanboy, August 31, 2009
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    • dablindfrog
    • October 22, 2010

66. Marriage Certificate 1 2 3

    By jdwanderer, April 13, 2009
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    • ckfm
    • May 13, 2009

67. Filipina wants to get UK Tourist VISA 1 2

    By Cipro, June 20, 2009
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    • Alan S
    • June 23, 2009

68. US Imigration visa for wife ... Must she stay in the US? 1 2 3 4

    By Turbota, September 3, 2009
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    • smokey
    • September 15, 2009

69. 13G NON-QUOTA IMMIGRANT VISA

    By NOSOCALPINOY, March 1, 2010
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    • abw
    • May 22, 2010

70. immigration office on leyte

    By Faktor, December 17, 2013
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    • Faktor
    • December 17, 2013

71. Exit Clearance (ECC) for Tourist Visa staying longer than 6 months.

    By Wrye83, December 21, 2013
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    • throttleplate
    • December 21, 2013

72. Virtual work in the Philippines.

    By Contango, November 20, 2013   

    • Virtual work
    • Fibre internet
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      • Virtual work
      • Fibre internet
      • Cignal
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    • Monsoon
    • November 21, 2013

73. A Pleasant Experience At Philippine Immigration - 13A Visa 1 2 3

    By Monsoon, November 29, 2012
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    • m60man
    • December 29, 2012

74. Proving hardship to USCIS

    By hchoate, November 20, 2013
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    • Paddy
    • November 22, 2013

75. Passport for my wife to visit Australia 1 2 3

    By Traviz, December 21, 2011
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    • Traviz
    • March 26, 2012

76. Our visa trip down bullshit wayWe applied for an IR-1 visa in august. 2009 Sept. 14,2010 1 Our application was sent 1 2 3 4 5

    By smokey, September 14, 2010
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    • smokey
    • October 5, 2010

77. Baguio City Immigration Office Has Moved

    By The Mason, December 6, 2008
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    • Bob Ward
    • December 7, 2008

78. Foreigners Assistance Center (FAC)

    By David_LivinginTalisay, March 21, 2011
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    • David_LivinginTalisay
    • March 26, 2011

79. New Dress Code for BI 1 2 3

    By CardiacKid, October 9, 2013
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    • Half Baked
    • October 9, 2013

80. Davao Immigration

    By liquido, November 27, 2013
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    • rainymike
    • November 29, 2013

81. Balikbayan Visa, or Privilege? 1 2 3 4

    By ayala, June 11, 2009
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    • JamesMusslewhite
    • June 14, 2009

82. overseas visa-run with phils GF

    By woodchopper, December 13, 2013
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    • Monsoon
    • December 14, 2013

83. Anybody have any recent experience getting a new Philippine passport at the DFA Cebu? 1 2

    By Nangulo, May 20, 2011
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    • Nangulo
    • May 24, 2011

84. Do me ! Do me next ! 1 2 3

    By fluke, November 12, 2013   

    • Temporary Visa
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    • fluke
    • November 14, 2013

85. My Visa Expires Today... but... 1 2 3

    By Faluango, May 1, 2012
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    • m60man
    • May 7, 2012

86. New visa extension rules 1 2 3 4 5

    By ancienrocka, May 22, 2012
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    • ancienrocka
    • May 25, 2012

87. Getting A Passport

    By Edward, February 7, 2007
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    • jimmynug
    • February 9, 2007

88. Black listed ?

    By goggleye, June 16, 2013
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    • udonthani
    • June 16, 2013

89. Overstay question on 21 day tourist visa 1 2

    By Lorenz, March 29, 2013   

    • Visa
    • overstay
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Visa
      • overstay
      • penalty
    • 26 replies
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    • Lorenz
    • April 21, 2013

90. visa extension straight at the arrival airport 1 2

    By Lory, March 14, 2012
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    • Fish Sandwich
    • March 27, 2012

91. SMILE Visa replaces SRRV 1 2

    By Rocketman, December 26, 2010
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    • Davaoeno
    • December 29, 2010

92. Foreigners acquiring Filipino citizenship 1 2 3 4 6

    By spooks, September 19, 2012
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    • MattFromGA
    • October 19, 2012

93. Exit Clearance cost at the airport

    By Turbota, December 4, 2009
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    • David Spicer
    • December 4, 2009

94. Additional Blank Visa Pages (US Passport Only) 1 2

    By Terp, April 15, 2008
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    • Paul
    • October 9, 2010

95. Balikbayan Visa 1 2

    By danford, February 24, 2007
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    • Jim Sibbick
    • April 6, 2007

96. Dual Citizenship 1 2 3 4

    By Mrs Bundy, February 4, 2011
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    • Cary
    • February 6, 2011

97. NON QUOTA VISA 1 2

    By Lee, June 12, 2008
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    • jdwanderer
    • September 7, 2008

98. American citizen here, i have a few questions 1 2 3 4 5

    By seattlekid25, September 21, 2013
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    • ozboy
    • September 28, 2013

99. Chinese Consulate in Cebu: Hassle-free to get a Visa for CN ?

    By asiawolfie, December 24, 2011
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    • JohnD
    • April 24, 2012

100. I direct filed for spousal visa at Manila 1 2 3 4

     By JohnFromTexas, October 15, 2010
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     • Stranded Shipscook
     • January 21, 2011