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Visa Question Leaving Philippines Feb 7

Discussion in 'Passports and Visas' started by danbandanna, Feb 1, 2024.

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  1. Notmyrealname

    Notmyrealname DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    Apart from no fee for a BB waiver (strictly speaking it is not a Visa) there is also no need for a ACR or Exit Clearance (you ONLY need a wife and that might put some off!).

    Prior to the expiry of the BB the holder can leave for 24 hours (some did less out-time than that) and return (and as @Dutchie said, MUST be with wife - SHE must request her husband's BB) and start a new BB year without ever applying for a Tourist Visa. As some people like the idea of an annual trip abroad (or look at it just as a 'sanity trip' OUT), this works very well. But, as you said, the BB holder could transfer to a Tourist (or any other permitted) Visa instead.
     
    Notmyrealname, Feb 4, 2024
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    Fantastic news. Check in with BI and you may be very very surprised to know that a Tourist visa holder that has availed a BB Visa stamp does not have to exit after 3 , now 4, 5 ,,,,,even 6 years. Just renew your Visa. No more exit clearance required. At least for now they have made this wonderful change!
     
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    Crystalhead, Aug 7, 2024
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    Sounds great - where is this officially published? (gov website etc)?
     
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    Have not seen it posted online yet, but I was to exit being here beyond my 3rd year, BI in Dumaguete extended my Visa and I also double checked with 2 of the Officers there. They said the change was made 2 months ago and I no longer need to exit but instead just extend and for now the time period is unlimited. My stamp in my passport is good enough proof for me.
     
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    Crystalhead, Aug 8, 2024
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    You’ve got most of the essentials! Just make sure you have a consent letter for your son if you’re traveling alone with him. Also, double-check if you need any health-related documents or travel insurance.
     
    aldinlapinig, Aug 15, 2024
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