Passports, Visas, Permits & Immigration Information

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1. Visa Extension 1 2

   By frankie, February 7, 2012
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   • For Real
   • February 9, 2012

2. exit visa

   By tiger31, February 8, 2012
   • 5 replies
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   • Wombat No More
   • February 8, 2012

3. I just got a Balikbayan Visa entering BY MYSELF! (Amerikano, no bribes!)) 1 2 3

   By budbrown, February 8, 2012
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   • budbrown
   • February 8, 2012

4. Overstay Questions - 5 years 1 2 3 4

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

5. apple iphone 4s

   By billy, February 6, 2012
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   • billy
   • February 6, 2012

6. SRRV Update 1 2 3 4

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

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

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

8. UK CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY TELEVISION SERIES

   By freshone, February 2, 2012
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   • Paul
   • February 2, 2012

9. Obtaining passport for Aussie baby born in PI

   By Ken Oath, November 3, 2011
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   • Spango58
   • February 1, 2012

10. 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

11. NSO Address - Applying for Birth Certificate

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

12. Wife needs passport renewel ?

    By sjp, January 29, 2012
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    • dc3driver
    • January 30, 2012

13. Spousal or Fiance visa for USA? 1 2 3

    By senseless, January 28, 2012
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    • Bill H
    • January 29, 2012

14. British marrying an American

    By sperry, January 29, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • Markham
    • January 29, 2012

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. Spouse Visa for Aus

    By men-ste, January 27, 2012
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    • men-ste
    • January 28, 2012

17. Passports for kids? 1 2

    By Paul, January 27, 2012
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    • Headshot
    • January 28, 2012

18. Question for those who extended tourist visa past 16 months

    By Raptor, January 17, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • m60man
    • January 23, 2012

19. Police Clearance question for US Immigrant (CR-1) Visa

    By Experienced, January 20, 2012
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    • shadow
    • January 20, 2012

20. 30 day visa upon arrival?

    By MrJ, January 17, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • udonthani
    • January 19, 2012

21. Clarification on the ANNUAL REPORT

    By ancienrocka, January 3, 2012
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    • Markham
    • January 17, 2012

22. What countries can a Filipino citizen enter with no other requirement than a Philippines passport?

    By exdilbert, January 15, 2012
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    • udonthani
    • January 16, 2012

23. What will I be required to pay upon leaving the Philippines with a 13a?

    By dirtsquirter, January 10, 2012
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    • trthebees
    • January 15, 2012

24. Visa application process from start to finish for spouse of American national?

    By monkeys, January 1, 2012
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    • dirtsquirter
    • January 10, 2012

25. Regarding affidavit of support infor pls.... 1 2

    By ronaldnn, December 13, 2011
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    • dirtsquirter
    • January 6, 2012

26. US Tourist Visa Denial 1 2 3 4 5

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

27. tourist visa to uk 1 2

    By tiger31, August 25, 2011
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    • W1LL
    • January 4, 2012

28. ACR card details ALL erased

    By aussiedon, January 3, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • Stranded Shipscook
    • January 3, 2012

29. Going to school and student visa in Cebu

    By bepresentnow, December 17, 2011
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    • Headshot
    • January 3, 2012

30. Foreigners in Philippines reminded to report to Immigration 1 2

    By Ken Oath, January 1, 2012
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    • Stranded Shipscook
    • January 2, 2012

31. What documents do I need from the United States?

    By zombie, December 19, 2011
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    • Jawny
    • December 25, 2011

32. OLVIS Immigration and Services

    By Paul, December 24, 2011
    • 1 reply
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    • CardiacKid
    • December 24, 2011

33. Getting an American SSN for your child

    By Headshot, December 20, 2011
    • 5 replies
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    • Nangulo
    • December 21, 2011

34. U.S. Embassy, Immigrant Visa Inquiry Line outage

    By Steve, December 2, 2011
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    • Steve
    • December 20, 2011

35. Pros and Cons of getting residency in the RP 1 2

    By Kreole, December 18, 2011
    • 23 replies
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    • greatplace
    • December 18, 2011

36. extension news 1 2

    By udonthani, December 15, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • udonthani
    • December 17, 2011

37. Need some fiance' visa infor pls... 1 2 3

    By ronaldnn, December 2, 2011
    • 37 replies
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    • dirtsquirter
    • December 15, 2011

38. Checking in on an ACR card

    By Mattfromnz, December 15, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • Headshot
    • December 15, 2011

39. What month do we renew our 13a visa?

    By Turbota, December 13, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • David Spicer
    • December 14, 2011

40. Immigration to U.S."adopted Daughter

    By Gary and Logan, December 6, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • Gary and Logan
    • December 10, 2011

41. Overstay Issue 1 2

    By Huey, December 2, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • dablindfrog
    • December 6, 2011

42. How Long After Marriage Does It Take to Get Residency

    By zombie, December 5, 2011
    • 1 reply
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    • David Spicer
    • December 6, 2011

43. Paying upfront for future visa extensions possible?

    By seaman, November 25, 2011
    • 9 replies
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    • David Spicer
    • November 29, 2011

44. Renunciation of Philippine Citizenship

    By yogi, November 27, 2011
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    • David Spicer
    • November 29, 2011

45. OOOPS I just noticed I've overstayed 4 days Already ! 1 2 3

    By samatm, November 24, 2011
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    • samatm
    • November 26, 2011

46. denied entry 1 2 3 4

    By tiger31, November 22, 2011
    • 49 replies
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    • ArieBombarie
    • November 23, 2011

47. 13A Visa Help

    By RandyOdom, November 22, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • David Spicer
    • November 23, 2011

48. residence visa

    By mekaveli, November 20, 2011
    • 2 replies
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    • billten
    • November 21, 2011

49. Anything we have missed - Asawa flying OUT 1 2

    By UZI, November 18, 2011
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    • UZI
    • November 20, 2011

50. Has anyone done a 13(a) themselves, recently? Looking for timelines. 1 2

    By Nangulo, November 16, 2011
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    • dirtsquirter
    • November 18, 2011

51. Philippines embassy experience - so typical Philippines incompetence/inefficiency

    By seaman, November 11, 2011
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    • David Spicer
    • November 12, 2011

52. Yet more visa questions 1 2

    By seaman, September 24, 2011
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    • Markham
    • November 11, 2011

53. PHL immigration execs warn foreigners vs fake marriages

    By UZI, November 11, 2011
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    • UZI
    • November 11, 2011

54. Indigent Americans and U.S. Embassy policy? have a friend in need of information. 1 2

    By JamesMusslewhite, October 23, 2011
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    • tripsigg
    • November 10, 2011

55. Retirement Visa 1 2

    By Jumpingjack, October 11, 2011
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    • JoMads
    • November 9, 2011

56. visa entry question

    By vguy, November 5, 2011
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    • NRG
    • November 7, 2011

57. Passport minimum age?

    By SkyMan, October 2, 2011
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    • kavorka
    • November 3, 2011

58. Visa at Clark Airport on arrival? 1 2

    By trustdoc7, October 27, 2011
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    • Kim_
    • November 3, 2011

59. Fine for late visa aplication

    By Karma, October 31, 2011
    • 7 replies
    • 539 views
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    • Karma
    • November 1, 2011

60. How Long Does It Take to Get an SRRV SMILE Visa?

    By InternetTough, September 25, 2011
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    • spooks
    • November 1, 2011

61. Visa Questions Now That I'm A Dad 1 2

    By rainymike, October 25, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • David Spicer
    • October 26, 2011

62. visa ( appeal process )

    By tiger31, October 25, 2011
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    • tiger31
    • October 25, 2011

63. Philippine ID

    By babenes, October 19, 2011
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    • babenes
    • October 22, 2011

64. Visa for Aussie

    By Hazo, October 19, 2011
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    • 349 views
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    • hookedtothenet
    • October 20, 2011

65. Replacement Philippine Passport

    By RetiredNavyGuy, October 18, 2011
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    • SkyMan
    • October 18, 2011

66. BI to put up foreigners’ desk in Camiguin

    By Steve, October 17, 2011
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    • Alan S
    • October 17, 2011

67. visa ( interview )

    By tiger31, October 13, 2011
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    • ancienrocka
    • October 13, 2011

68. tourist visa

    By tiger31, October 11, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • David Spicer
    • October 11, 2011

69. get married in the usa then just a ceremony in the philippines 1 2

    By creekcrab, September 13, 2011
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    • shadow
    • October 10, 2011

70. Exit Costs for Filipnas

    By KeithAngel, October 2, 2011
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    • David Spicer
    • October 6, 2011

71. What do I write in the letter?

    By Runian, September 21, 2011
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    • 394 views
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    • Runian
    • September 21, 2011

72. german visa

    By tiger31, September 19, 2011
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    • Stranded Shipscook
    • September 20, 2011

73. Registration of Marriage Contracted Abroad

    By Aislinn, September 18, 2011
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    • Markham
    • September 18, 2011

74. 13a visa for australian child

    By tobster, September 11, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • Wombat No More
    • September 14, 2011

75. Will Philippines follow Thailand?

    By KennyF, August 26, 2011
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    • drogon
    • September 14, 2011

76. Passport Name change procedure.

    By hookedtothenet, September 11, 2011
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    • drogon
    • September 14, 2011

77. My son leaving on a new UK Passport 1 2

    By maccydee, September 9, 2011
    • 18 replies
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    • hookedtothenet
    • September 11, 2011

78. RP Exit costs

    By SkyMan, September 9, 2011
    • 4 replies
    • 455 views
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    • SkyMan
    • September 10, 2011

79. Screwed up and Ineffective System 1 2 3

    By Easyrider, August 25, 2011
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    • Easyrider
    • September 9, 2011

80. ACR I-Card Renewal - Cebu 1 2

    By State Trooper, August 26, 2011
    • 18 replies
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    • Paul
    • September 7, 2011

81. Did anyone have to show tourist ACR card when leaving 1 2

    By A_Simple_Man, August 19, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • Stranded Shipscook
    • September 7, 2011

82. Estimated Wait Time to Approve Processed i-130 Application at the NVC?

    By Experienced, September 7, 2011
    • 1 reply
    • 349 views
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    • shadow
    • September 7, 2011

83. Dress code at BoI 1 2 3

    By ancienrocka, September 1, 2011
    • 30 replies
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    • InternetTough
    • September 6, 2011

84. Sponsored Trip to OZ

    By G_F, September 2, 2011
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    • Jess Bartone
    • September 4, 2011

85. Co-Sponsor USA spouse visa

    By State Trooper, September 2, 2011
    • 2 replies
    • 701 views
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    • shadow
    • September 3, 2011

86. tourist? fiance? or marriage visa to oz

    By sperman, August 28, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • G_F
    • September 1, 2011

87. Visa for Filipina widow of USA citizen going USA

    By questsea73, August 31, 2011
    • 5 replies
    • 614 views
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    • questsea73
    • September 1, 2011

88. What do I need upon leaving ?

    By Runian, August 29, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • Panserhansen
    • August 29, 2011

89. Passport applications now going "smoothly".

    By shadow, May 23, 2011
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    • nolimeTangere
    • August 28, 2011

90. Fiance visa to Australia 1 2

    By Tony B, October 17, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • sperman
    • August 28, 2011

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

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

92. 13A Exit costs 1 2

    By SkyMan, August 15, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • USMC-Retired
    • August 19, 2011

93. Filipina fights for residency in HK

    By Cary, August 8, 2011
    • 4 replies
    • 505 views
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    • ArieBombarie
    • August 18, 2011

94. BI implements dress code 1 2

    By Steve, August 9, 2011
    • 27 replies
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    • Englishman_on_Tour
    • August 14, 2011

95. Total Fees 13a ACR Etc

    By rubio, August 5, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • David Spicer
    • August 10, 2011

96. Work visa for ASEAN residents coming to Philippines?

    By David Kennedy, August 10, 2011
    • 0 replies
    • 255 views
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    • David Kennedy
    • August 10, 2011

97. BI uncovers syndicate faking PHL passports

    By Steve, August 8, 2011
    • 1 reply
    • 315 views
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    • Cary
    • August 8, 2011

98. Planning to Visit the US? 1 2 3

    By Markham, January 26, 2010
    • 41 replies
    • 5.6k views
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    • Jess Bartone
    • August 8, 2011

99. Overstayers BEWARE

    By ancienrocka, August 4, 2011
    • 14 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • udonthani
    • August 5, 2011

100. BI to implement tamper-proof visa sticker scheme

     By Steve, August 3, 2011
     • 5 replies
     • 579 views
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     • Stranded Shipscook
     • August 4, 2011