My 59 days will not be up until the 28 th or 29 th this month, I thought it prudent to get to the BI early so I would not incur any late fees , especially with the xmas holidays coming up.

 

You get 30 days free then pay for a 29 day Visa waiver, then after that come your extensions, Some come in on a 59 day visa that they obtained at Home, paid for of course

 

Is the 29 day waiver paid for at the point of entry? If so, is a 59 day stamp then placed in the passport?

 

No, 30 days free but before that expires if one needs an extension jog along to the local BI and get a 29 day extension, that my friend is the 59 days. Any more than that you need a tourist ACR card with an extension.

 

Yes you are correct, 29 days waiver on entry to the country followed by another 30 days on paying a fee giving the total of 59 days.

Then the 2 month cycle starts as does the requirement for an acr card and this is what I am paying the P6500 for.

 

Not going to split hairs but it is the other way round;

Visas
You can enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial period of 30 days. You can also get a tourist visa from the Philippine Embassy before you travel, which will allow an initial 59 day stay.

Entry requirements - Philippines travel advice - GOV.UK

 

Now since Brendan had no late charge it is even more interesting. What appears to be the same service from the same office but three different prices. Ordinarily I would say that was impossible but we are not in an ordinary place. I too will post my receipt when I get it.