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Long Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE)

The LSVVE is a tourist visa (non-immigrant visa) for temporary visitors to the Philippines who wish to stay for up to 6 months but would like to avoid the hassle of renewing their tourist visa every two months. Currently this can only be obtained through the Main BoI office in Manila according to the BoI website.

To apply:

1. Download and print the CGAF. (I have attached the form(s) to the Dumaguete Info Forum here, you can also check the BI Website to download this.)
2. Submit the completely filled-out application form and attachments together with the passport to the frontline officer.
3. If the applicant has no derogatory records, a BI Clearance Certificate shall be issued. (Otherwise, the applicant must proceed to the Verification and Certification Unit for Clearance.)
4. Get the Order of Payment Slip and proceed to Cashier for payment.
5. Pay the fees and get the Official Receipt.
6. Submit the Official Receipt with the application form, attachments and passport to the receiving/assessment Officer.
7. Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.

Cost:
Non visa-required nationals – P9,400 + $50 (USD) for ACR I-Card
Visa-required nationals – P11,800 + $50 (USD) for ACR I-Card

NOTE: Price is broken down at the BoI website. BoI – LSVVE (You might notice that the price here is slightly different from the BoI. I have subtracted the P2100 ICard fee from the total since it is dependent of the USD-PHP exchange rate and just posted it as a flat $50.)

You can read more about the visa requirements on Wikipedia.
Visa policy of the Philippines – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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