njb 18 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Skyrider you are rigth thank's for help 11/7 l go in Dumaguete BI and ask can l get ECC here NO only Manila BI In person l ask what about Cebu BI no only MANILA BI 19/7 l get my last extension 08.00 and ask again what about ECC only Manila BI 19/7 14.00 l pick up my extension my fiance ask can he get ECC in Cebu yes mam we get some phone no. 21/7 l ask on BI facebook page about 22/7 there is the answer i mailed before ++++ 11/7 l google and found a few webpage's where expat could not board there plane because only Manila BI a allowed to make them 1 of them www.scubaboard.com ---and there is a copy of a fellows paper given 3 dayes only and it cost him 18.000 + thats why l come here and ask maybe only a few dayes it has only been Manila BI ?? l am so sorry l ask it shall never happen again Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Sibbick 1,037 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 i dont see any where there any balikbayan requirements so im lost again to me it states that non visa countries can get this 6 months up to 36 months but again i might be just reading it wrong That is because you are only reading an embassy interpretation of the BI instructions. I have 3 copies of official documents in relation to the 6 month visa on this page of my website. http://www.bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/visas.htm Read all 3 documents and see if it is clearer then. Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 25,933 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) That is because you are only reading an embassy interpretation of the BI instructions. I have 3 copies of official documents in relation to the 6 month visa on this page of my website. http://www.bigjimsphilippinesexperience.com/visas.htm Read all 3 documents and see if it is clearer then. I looked at the 3 docs on your website and don't see a thing about a BB visa. Can you post the document and highlight where this is? Do you find it a bit odd you're the only one that sees this? Edited July 23, 2013 by SkyMan Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 i seen your site but that is in your words i looked up here and this is from the bureau of imm. http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2008&Itemid=103 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LONG-STAY VISITOR VISA EXTENSION (LSVVE) MEMORANDUM ORDER No. RADJR-2013-007Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. RADJR-2013-002, the following guidelines are hereby issued in connection with the implementation of the LSVVE: 1. Applicability – The LSVVE shall apply to all nationals. 2. Extension of Tourist Visa – Subsequent LSVVEs may be applied for during the last thirty (30) days of the previously issued LSVVE, or upon the expiry of a regular visa extention. 3. Restriction on Extensions – The approval of the Commissioner shall be required for visa extensions when the number of months applied for would exceed the 16-month limit. Foreign nationals with an accumulated total stay near the 16-month cap from the date of their latest arrival should be informed of the preceding restriction should they apply for additional visa extensions. No LSVVE shall be issued to visa-required nationals whose stay exceeds twenty-four (24) months and thirty-six (36) months for non visa-required nationals. 4. Payment and Fees – An additional One Hundred Pesos (Php 100.00) as cost of the sticker visa shall accrue for the account of the Bureau of Treasury. Applicable visa extension fees shall still be collected based on the schedule of fees for the entire six (6) month period. 5. Implementation – The initial implementation on the LSVVE shall be limited to the BI Main Office in Intramuros, Manila until further notice. i dont want to argue about it as i dont know for sure just posting what i found on the official web site best some one who did it will let us know or if any one from manila can go to bi and find out Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 25,933 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 i dont want to argue about it as i dont know for sure just posting what i found on the official web site best some one who did it will let us know or if any one from manila can go to bi and find outWhat you have highlighted there is what I read too. Nothing about persons on BB stamps. I don't know anyone personally who did this as it seems many still believe they can only stay in country 16 months so you probably won't find many going over 24 months yet. I did read of an individual living in Manila who posted on another forum that he was at 20 or 22 months and went for an extension. He asked the girl almost jokingly if he could get the 6 month extension and she said yes and he got it. Link to post Share on other sites
USMC-Retired 11,003 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Well I asked today you csn get ECC here in Cebu. Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 What you have highlighted there is what I read too. Nothing about persons on BB stamps. I don't know anyone personally who did this as it seems many still believe they can only stay in country 16 months so you probably won't find many going over 24 months yet. I did read of an individual living in Manila who posted on another forum that he was at 20 or 22 months and went for an extension. He asked the girl almost jokingly if he could get the 6 month extension and she said yes and he got it. i found it funny that people here after all this time still think they can only stay here for 16 months it is little more after but for me it still beats flying out every 16 months the least i have to fly the better lol well hope by the time i need the 6 months some one will do it and let us know if not i might have to go to manila just to find out or call them Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 25,933 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 well hope by the time i need the 6 months some one will do it and let us know if not i might have to go to manila just to find out or call themMaybe by the time you need it it will be available in a BoI near you. Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 im at my 19th month so not that much time left you are talking about ph so give it few years lol Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 25,933 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 im at my 19th month so not that much time leftWell then maybe a trip to Manila next month would answer lots of Qs. One Q I have is this: If you, at 20 months, get 6 months and another 6 months, you're at 32 months. Can you then do 2 more 2 month extensions or are you finished and have to do a visa run? Link to post Share on other sites
no one 112 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 i was planing on doing the 2 month now and at 24 month go for 6 months twice by that time all paper work and all the bs i hope will be done and we can get married and than leave for a trip i will ask here at my local bi about it as well but as they dont do it not sure how much they know about it Link to post Share on other sites
njb 18 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hey l have sent message n BI facebook 1 hour ago already answer -l have been here 14 months can l get (apply for the 6 months extension answer is: We are not sure send a letter to officer in-charge of the bureau of immigration manila you may send your letter request and have it received by the central receiving unit (CRU) when applying for the extension of the visa thank you Link to post Share on other sites
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