Visa Question Visa "Procurement"

This may help:
Foreign employers to get permanent visa in Philippines - People's Daily Online

 

There was a sign outside the BI office in Cebu last month saying something to the effect of, "Attn Foreigners: Want to stay in the Philippines indefinitely? Employ 10 Filipinos..."

I think that law was passed a few years ago, guess the new Commissioner has decided to promote it. I don't know the details, but I would not worry about needing to be 'armed' with a lot of information to go talk to Peter at the Dumaguete Immigration office about it. He is a star in the BI and is very helpful...it will not be a hostile environment.

Also, employing 10 Filipinos is not your only option...their is also the "Quota Visa" of which a limited number are allotted for various nationalities each year. The US slots fill up quickly and are made available at the beginning of the year. Various BI agents "sell" these visas for between P100,000 and P200,000. However, having talked to people who have ponied up for these in the past, most felt it was a waste of cash. You will have to begin paying Philippine Travel Tax each time you leave the country and I think their may be a re-entry fee, etc. But, it does mean you would not have to trek down the Immigration every 2 months.

There is also the retirement visa, but I know you are not old enough for that.

Speaking of the new BI Commissioner...Cebu is now enforcing the long pants, enclosed shoes, no tank-top dress code again. The 'Walang Corruption' Aquino appointed General who now heads the BI has had more "No Fixer" signs posted and I guess decided to set the strict tone by bringing the dress code back. So now, if you arrive without proper dress code, the guard will inform you that you can wait outside and one of the agents will come out to do your paperwork outside and 'fix' your problem...for a fee, of course. Walang corruption. Heckuva job.

 

I would be curious as to their suggestions for "employment". I think Peter, the officer at Dmgte BI is a honest guy so I doubt you will get any of the under-the-table solutions from him, but at least you will now what your legitimate options are supposed to be. (If that is of any value...)

I don't know the fees associated with re-entry, etc on the Quota visa that I am sure a few members here have them and can enlighten you. The Philippine Travel Tax is P1,620 each time one exits the country.

Are you just hoping to avoid extensions or is this for a business purpose to seek another form of visa? (Might effect which is the best solution.)

 

Travel tax plus the exit clearance which I think is in the 2800 peso range now...

So with Manila terminal fee you are looking at around $100 on top of your plane ticket to leave the country...

 

Pretty stiff if one travels much! My last flight out of the country only cost $50!

Dane, does that mean there is no re-entry fee? Only the exit clearance?

 

I was thinking recently...do other countries charge their citizens a tax to leave their own country?

Also...I have never noticed terminal fees in other countries...is the PI out front on that one as well?

 

All country's have terminal fees but normaly it is part of the "taxes and fees" that are included in your ticket price.
Besides of the Philippines i think Peru (South America)is the only country to collect terminal fees in the airport.