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Tourist Visa BI E-SERVICES

Discussion in 'Passports and Visas' started by danbandanna, Sep 2, 2023.

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  1. lukasadrian

    lukasadrian DI Junior Member

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    Hi, no, its for 6 Month. I don't know the price for 2 months.
     
    lukasadrian, Nov 11, 2023
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    The woman in the BI told me, Online extension for the tourist visa is just up to one year, after that I have to go to the office. 6 months extension is not possible any more, just in Manila.

    My ACR Card date is also wrong, now it's just 6 months valid. They just put the wrong dates.

    Time to think about a 13a.
     
    lukasadrian, May 21, 2024
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    Hi, just want to ask, want to renew my visa for the first time (I left the PH few weeks ago). First extension calls Visa Waiver? If yes, in the E-Service costs 4k PHP (2x 1000 PHP for Express fees are included). Is this normal? I am confused now.
    Or can I apply for a tourist visa extension (which is maybe cheaper) or I have to do the Waiver and/or I have to go to the Immigration Office because there is no express fee?

    Since two years I am thinking about 13A :banghead:

    Regards
     
    lukasadrian, Apr 12, 2026
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    If you left the Philippines together with your wife (assuming she's Filipina) then when you come back together she can apply for a balikbayan stamp in your passport. That stamp is a free 1 year visa exempt status (so much better than a tourist visa). If you didn't bring your marriage certificate though then that stamp may be refused.
    If you left the country on your own then there is nothing to "renew". Your old tourist visa is gone with the wind once you leave the country. So you get an all new visa when you return. Whether you need to apply for a new tourist visa in advance or can get a free one on arrival depends on your nationality. Most western nationalities qualify for a free tourist visa upon arrival (it used to be for 29 days, not sure if that is still the case). There are requirements to announce your arrival online a few days before you fly, here .
    Renewal is only relevant when your initial visa runs out.
     
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    Dutchie, Apr 13, 2026
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  5. lukasadrian

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    I asked in the immigration office. First extension costs 2k plus. Online costs 4k plus because online is always express. If I am doing it online, I have to choose the waiver for the first extension.
     
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    lukasadrian, Apr 13, 2026
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