• Administer and enforce the immigration and citizenship laws as well as the admission of foreign nationals in the Philippines. This includes the enforcement of Alien Registration Laws, the exclusion, deportation and repatriation of aliens;
• Act as the primary enforcement arm of the DOJ and the President of the Republic of the Philippines by ensuring that all foreigners within its territorial jurisdiction comply with the existing laws;
• Assist local and international law enforcement agencies in securing the tranquility of the state against foreign nationals whose presence or stay in the country is deemed as threat to national security, public safety, public morals and public health;
• Act as the chief repository of all immigration records pertaining to entry, temporary sojourn, admission, residence and departure of all foreigners in the country.

• head and decide deportation cases;
• investigate entry applications and admissibility of aliens upon arrival;
• administratively determine the citizenship status;
• cancel immigration documents;
• execute exclusion or deportation orders;
• issue identification and certification of immigration documents;
• extend the stay of temporary visitors; and,
• arrest and detain erring foreign nationals after due process of law.

1. ADMISSION OF ALIENS
   
   The Philippine Consular Officers conduct investigation and grant visas to qualified applicants for entry into the Philippines. These visas may be for single entry or multiple entries. If the visa is marked "single entry", the Immigration Officer marks "used" upon admission of the holder at the port of entry. Single entry visa usually expires six (6) months upon issuance. However, visas issued by the Philippine Consular Office do not guarantee admission, should the holder be found inadmissible at the port of entry.
   
   The Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (PIA 1940) as amended requires arriving aliens to undergo primary inspection of valid travel documents by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. At this stage, incoming aliens must present a valid passport and visa. The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months counted from the date of issuance of entry visa or an official document with the nature of travel document issued by the country to which he owes allegiance. The alien shall be admitted for an authorized period, which should not exceed two (2) months before the expiration of the travel document.
   
   CLASSIFICATION OF ENTRANT ALIENS
   
   The PIA 1940, as amended, classifies entrant aliens as:
   • Immigrant or those who come for permanent stay; and,
     
     
   • Non-immigrant or those who come for temporary sojourn or aliens departing from any place outside the Philippines who are otherwise admissible into the country.
   
   
   Under Section 13 of the PIA, immigrants may be categorized as "quota immigrants" and "non-quota immigrants". There may be admitted quota immigrants not more than 50 in number of any one nationality for any calendar year. The non-quota immigrant, however, may be admitted without regard to said numerical limitation such as:
   1. The wife or husband or the unmarried child under 21 years old of a Philippine citizen, if accompanying or following to join such citizen;
      
      
   2. A child of alien parent born during the temporary visit abroad of the mother, the mother having been previously lawfully admitted into the Philippines for permanent residence, if the child is accompanying or coming to join a parent and applies for admission within five (5) years from the date of birth;
      
      
   3. A child born subsequent to the issuance of the immigration visa of the accompanying parent, the visa not having expired;
      
      
   4. A woman who was a citizen of the Philippines for permanent residence because of her marriage to an alien or by reason of the loss of Philippine citizenship by her husband, and her unmarried child under twenty one years of age, if accompanying or following to join her;
      
      
   5. A person previously lawfully admitted into the Philippines for permanent residence. Who is returning from a temporary visit abroad to an unrelinquished residence in the Philippines; and,
      
      
   6. A natural born citizen of the Philippines, who has been naturalized in a foreign country, and is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence, including the spouse and minor children, shall be considered a non-quota immigrant for purposes of entering the Philippines.
   
   
   Section 9 of the PIA, as amended, enumerates non-immigrant entrant aliens:
   1. Temporary visitor coming for business, or for pleasure, or for reason of health;
      
      
   2. A person in transit to destination outside the Philippines;
      
      
   3. Seaman;
      
      
   4. Treaty Trader/ Treaty Investor;
      
      
   5. Officials of foreign governments;
      
      
   6. Student; and,
      
      
   7. Pre-arranged employee.
   
   
   TOURISTS/TEMPORARY VISITORS
   
   Tourists/temporary visitors fall under two (2) categories under the PIA 1940, namely, restricted and non-restricted aliens.
   • Non-restricted Aliens as classified by the DFA may enter the country with or without entry visa. If they arrive with visa, they may be allowed an initial authorized stay of 14, 21, 59 or up to 90 days which may be extended for another two (2) months at a time until they complete a maximum period of one (1) calendar year from the date of arrival. Nationalities of ASEAN countries are generally categorized as non-restricted aliens.
     
     If they enter without a visa they are usually granted by Immigration officers an initial authorized stay of 21 days, Before the expiration of said period, however, these aliens may apply for a visa waiver at the BI which can extend their stay for another 38 days for them to complete an extended stay of 59 days. This 59 days period may further be extended for another two (2) months at a time until they complete a maximum period of one (1) calendar year from the date of arrival.
     
     
   • Restricted Aliens are treated differently as provided for by existing BI and DFA interdepartmental protocols. Restricted aliens, include, but may not be necessarily limited to the following: a) People's Republic of China (PROC); b) Republic of China (ROC); and c) India.
     
     These aliens must present entry visa granted by the Philippine Consular's Office in their country. At present, the practice is for the Philippine Consular's Office to indicate the validity of visa while the Immigration Officers at the port of entry indicate the authorized stay which may be 14, 21, 59 days. The authorized stay may also be extended to a maximum of one (1) year period with two (2) months' extension at a time.
     
     Note: Temporary visitors are required to register for Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) at the BI pursuant to the Alien Registration Act after the 59th day of stay. After the stay of six (6) months they are required to apply for Certificate of Residence for Temporary stay (CRTV).
   
   
   TRANSIENTS
   
   The PIA 1940 allows admission of aliens who pass through the Philippines en route to foreign destinations. This brief stopover is permitted for not more than 72 hours, provided they leave on the first available flights to their destinations. They are required to have: (1) round trip ticket; (2) sufficient funds to complete their journey; and (3) permission to enter their foreign country destinations.
   
   TREATY TRADER / TREATY INVESTOR
   
   International traders/investors, who are nationals of the United States, Japan, or the Federal Republic of Germany principally engaged in trade and business between their country and the Philippines may be admitted as non-immigrants. Their duly authorized representatives or employees who must be nationals also of the aforesaid countries may be admitted in the traders'/investors' behalf. They can bring with them their wives and unmarried minor children below 21 years of age.
   
   To qualify for this kind of visa, the investment must be at least US$30,000.00 or a volume of trade in the amount of not less than US$120,000.00 per annum. This authorizes the traders/investors or their duly authorized representatives or employees to stay for two (2) years which may be extended for another two (2) years at a time so long as the investment subsists or the minimum amount of trade volume per annum is met.
   
   Under Executive Order 226 and Executive Order 63, aliens may also apply for and be admitted under Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) except those classified as restricted nationals from North Korea and Cambodia. They may take with them their wives and/or unmarried children below 21 years of age. They are entitled to remain as long as their investment subsists.
   • Investment - at least US$ 75,000.00 in any corporate or partnership venture or US$ 50,000.00 in any tourist oriented/related venture. The former shall be filed with the BOI while the latter shall be filed with the Department of Tourism (DOT). The applicants may also apply at the Philippine Consular's Office in their country that shall endorse the same, through the DFA, to the respective government agencies.
     
     
   • Length of Stay - Initially, six (6) months probationary period for Special Investor's Resident Visa which may be converted to indefinite status upon submission of proof of investment on or before the expiry of the probationary period.
   
   
   STUDENT
   
   An alien who desires to study in the Philippines may be admitted under student visa. He must meet the following requirements:
   1. At least 15 years of age;
   2. Qualified to enter and has definitely arranged to enter a school approved by the BI;
   3. Pursuing a definite course of study; and,
   4. Valid passport and visa duly issued by the Consular Office.
   
   
   Note: An alien who was initially admitted as Temporary Visitor is now allowed to upgrade or convert his admission status to student. This visa is categorized to missionary or commercial.
   
   PRE-ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT
   
   An alien may be admitted for pre-arranged employment together with his wife and/or unmarried children below 21 years of age. They can have an authorized stay of two (2) years extendible for another two (2) years at any given time.
   
   ACCREDITED OFFICIALS OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
   
   The following shall be admitted as Accredited Officials of Foreign Governments:
   • Foreign diplomatic officers recognized by the DFA;
   • Foreign Consular Officers;
   • Employees of foreign diplomatic missions;
   • Employees of foreign Consular Offices;
   • Others coming in on official capacity, including commissioned officers and enlisted men on active duty of the military, naval and air force of foreign countries, including official delegate staff, attendant and employees; and,
   • Foreign government officials who are coming to the Philippines as Temporary Visitor or in transient.
   
   
   
   
2. EXCLUSION/DENIAL OF ADMISSION
   
   Exclusion is the authorized removal by Immigration Officers at the port of entry or by the boards of special inquiry of any alien arriving in the Philippines who, upon inspection and prior to entry or admission, is barred by the immigration laws, rules and relations from entering or being admitted into the Philippines.
   
   The following aliens shall be excluded:
   • Idiot or insane persons;
   • Persons affected with loathsome or dangerous diseases;
   • Persons convicted of a crime against moral turpitude;
   • Prostitutes or persons coming for any immoral purposes;
   • Persons likely to become a public charge ;
   • Paupers, vagrants and beggars;
   • Persons who practice polygamy;
   • Persons not properly documented;
   • Persons previously excluded or deported;
   • Persons removed from the Philippines at the expense of the government as indigent alien;
   • Stowaways; and,
   • Persons planning to overthrow the government of the Philippines.
   
   
   
   
3. DEPARTURE
   
   All aliens who are admitted as non-immigrants must depart upon the expiration of their authorized stay. Otherwise, they shall be subjected to deportation procedure for violation of the conditions and limitation under which they are admitted.
   
   DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
   
   Temporary Visitors who stayed in the country for more than 59 days but less than six (6) months are required to pay Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) Fee before departure. If they stayed for more than six (6) months, they have to pay the ECC fee and must secure the ECC form and which requires fingerprinting at the BI. They must also leave unexpired their passports.
   • Non-Immigrants other than Temporary Visitors/Transients
     1. Unexpired passport
     2. Emigration Clearance Certificate
     3. Surrender the Immigration documents such as Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and Certificate of Residence for Temporary Visitor (CRTV)
     4. Special Return Certificate (SRC) which must be presented when they come back to the Philippines to retain their former status. SRC is usually valid for one (1) year and extendible for five (5) years.
     
     
   • Immigrants
     1. Unexpired passport
     2. Emigration Clearance Certificate
     3. Surrender the Immigration documents such as ACR and Immigrant Certificate of Registration (ICR)
     4. Re-entry Permit which must be presented when they come back to the Philippines to retain their former status. Re-entry permit is valid for one (1) year and may be extended for another year.
   
   
   OVERTIME WORK
   
   Immigration employees may be assigned by the Commissioner of Immigration to do overtime work at rates fixed by him whom the service rendered is to be paid for by shipping companies and airline or persons served.
   
   The regulations governing overtime pay, traveling, board and lodging expenses and meal allowances, among others, payable to Immigration Officers by shipping companies, shipowners, consignees of vessels, or their agents and other concerned are contained in an Immigration Administrative Order (AO) dated 31 January 1953, as amended by AO dated 01 February 1956.
   
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
   
   Memorandum Order No. 033-93 provides for the following guidelines:
   • Contract workers (service staff, production staff, professional staff, and seamen) shall present the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from the Philippine Overseas Employment Authority (POEA) unless they have an entry visa other than for employment to the country of destination;
     
     
   • Tourist shall present a round trip ticket in addition to a valid passport;
     
     
   • Government employees shall present valid passports and an authority to travel. Holders of official and diplomatic passports shall ensure that the same are validated prior to each departure;
     
     
   • Any persons accompanying a child below 14 years old who is not the natural or not the adopting parent of said child must present an approved authority to escort from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);
     
     
   • Holders of foreign passports tourists who stayed more than six (6) months shall in addition to the corresponding extension fees present an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) issued by the BI, while resident aliens shall present an ECC and re-entry permit (for permanent residents) or a special return certificate (for temporary residents).
   
   
   Note: Non-compliance with these requirements shall be a ground to deny clearance to a departing and/or arriving passenger.
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO PRE-ARRANGED EMPLOYEE (9g visa)

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   1. Missionary
      
      
      • Letter Request from the Petitioning organization
      • General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
      • Articles of incorporation and by-laws of petitioner
      • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration of petitioner
      • Certificate stating place where applicant is assigned
      • Affidavit of support or letter of guarantee
      • Three (3) copies 2x2 ID picture to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
      • Audited financial statements/ annual information return of exempt organization
      • Proof of missionary qualification
      • Bio-data of application
      • True copy of applicant's passport showing admission status and updated stay, if applicant is accompanied by spouse and unmarried minor children
      • True copy of passports of the spouse and the unmarried minor children showing admission status and updated stay
      
      
      
   2. Commercial
      
      
      • Letter request from the petitioning company
      • General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
      • Three (3) copies 2x2 ID picture to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
      • Contract or agreement entered into for the applicant's service stating term of service and exact compensation and other benefits to be received
      • Articles of Incorporation, SEC Certificate of Registration, and latest General Information Sheet
      • Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
      • True copy of the applicant's passport showing admission status and updated stay
      • Other supporting documents which will aid in the evaluation of the application
      
      
      If applicant is accompanied by spouse and unmarried minor children:
      • True copy of passports of the spouse and the unmarried minor children
      • Birth certificate or marriage contract, as the case may be
      
      
   
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO TREATY TRADER

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • Letter request from the petitioner (Single Proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation)
   • General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
   
   
   
   Petitioner
   • In case of Corporation
     
     
     • SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and General Registration and Articles of Partnership in case of partnership or DTI certified application form for Certificate of Registration of Business Name
     • Latest Corporate Income Tax Return and audited Financial Statement
     • Corporate Secretary's Certificate that investor has maintained his/her investment stock and transfer book, in case petition is based on investment
     
     
   • In case of Partnership
     
     
     • SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles of Partnership
     • Corporate Secretary's Certificate that investor has maintained his/her investment stock and transfer book, in case petition is based on investment
     
     
   • In case of Single Proprietorship
     
     
     • DTI Certificate of Registration of Business Name and application form accomplished and received by DTI
     • Owner's Affidavit that he/she has maintained his/her capital in the single proprietorship investment
     • President's, CEO's, Treasurer's or Secretary's Certificate that trader - petitioner is in trading such as Letter of Credits (L/Cs), Buyers Invoices, Vouchers, etc.
     • Treasurer's or Secretary's Certificate that investor-petitioner's majority shareholding is owned by the applicant
   
   
   Applicant
   • Certified True Copy of applicant's passport with BI stamp of admission
   • Bio-data with Three (3) copies 2x2 ID pictures to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
   • Affidavit of Guarantee
   • Contract of employment, assignment or Corporate Secretary's Certificate of Election showing without tax and duration of employment or assignment
   
   
   If spouse and minor unmarried children shall join the Applicant:
   • True copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse
   • Birth certificate of minor unmarried children
   • Respective passports of spouse and unmarried children
   
   
   
   Note:
   
   Applicable to naturals of the United States of America, Japan, and the Federal Republic of Germany.
   
   All foreign documents must be authenticated by the Consular Official of the Philippines where the foreign documents were issued.
   
   Investment must be at least US$30,000.00 or a volume of trade in the amount of not less than US$120,000.00 per annum.
   
   The visa may be valid for two (2) years and may be extended for another two (2) years at a time so long as the investment subsist or the minimum amount of trade volume per annum is met.
   

   SPECIAL WORKING PERMIT (SWP)

   1. All sworn statements or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • Letter request from the Petitioner's company
   • Photocopy of passport with valid visa
   • Bio-data
   • Photocopy of SEC Registration, By Laws, Articles of Incorporation of the Company
   • Affidavit of Support of Petitioner's company
   • Income Tax Return of the Company
   • Certified True Photocopy of the contract specifying exact compensation to be earned
   • Affidavit of Undertaking to withhold and remit to the BIR taxes due on all income when the Applicant is receiving compensation from Philippine sources (Memorandum Order ELM-083)
   
   
   

   RECOGNITION AS A FILIPINO CITIZEN

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • Letter request from the person concerned or from either or both parents or legal guardian
   • Birth certificate of applicant/child
   • Birth certificate of petitioner/parent
   • Marriage contract of parents
   • Applicant/child's passport
   • Petitioner/s parent/s passport
   • Proof Filipino citizenship of petitioner/applicant's parent at the time of birth of the applicant/child
   
   
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO RETURNING RESIDENT

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • Letter of application
   • General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
   • Three (3) copies 2x2 ID pictures to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
   • Certified True Copy of applicant's passport with BI stamp of admission
   • Alien Certificate of Registration, Immigrant Certificate of Residence, Re-entry Permit, if any
   • Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance (BQIHS) stating that the alien is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease
   • AIDS Clearance
   • Affidavit stating that applicant intends to reside permanently in the Philippines and evidence to show financial capacity or a fact that they have means of living and will not become a public charge
   • Affidavit of justification executed by the applicant himself/herself stating why the applicant overstayed outside the Philippines
   
   
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS FROM TEMPORARY VISITOR TO TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISITOR

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • Letter of application
   • General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
   • Three (3) copies 2x2 ID pictures to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
   • Birth certificate of applicant/Filipino Spouse; in absence of a birth certificate, submit the following:
     
     
     1. Certificate of the Local Civil registrar of the National Statistics Office (NSO) of its loss or non availability
     2. Any public document which will establish the Filipino citizenship of the spouse
     3. Affidavit of two (2) disinterested persons indication nationality of parents of Filipino spouse, and his/her birth place and birth date of applicant
     
     
   • True copy of the marriage contract of alien and Filipino spouse
   • Certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage issued by the Embassy or consulate of the alien spouse, or official family register with authentic interpretation as certified by Philippine Embassy or Consulate
   • Joint affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage, stating any previous marriage(s) and the manner by which the marriage was dissolved
   • If alien spouse was previously married, a true copy of the divorce decree, dissolution of marriage or death certificate, as the case may be, duly authenticated
   • True copy of birth certificate of minor unmarried children under 21 years, if any
   • Joint affidavit of financial capacity and support executed by the and the alien spouse with supporting documents showing capacity to support themselves
   • Medical certificate from the BQIHS stating that the alien spouse and unmarried children are not afflicted with any contagious, dangerous and loathsome disease
   • Clearance from the central government agency of applicant's country or place of residence, on any criminal record the applicant may have, duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in or closest to the applicant's country
   • NBI Clearance
   • BI Intelligence Clearance
   • Copy of passport of alien spouse and children showing date of arrivals and validity of stay
   
   
   Note:  Applicable to those aliens classified as restricted nationals married to Filipinos.
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO PERMANENT RESIDENT (13a)

   1. All sworn statements or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
   • Three (3) copies 2x2 ID pictures to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
   • Certified true copy of birth certificate of the petitioner (Philippine spouse)
   • True copy of marriage contract certified by the Local Civil Registrar
   • Certificate of legal capacity to contact marriage issued by the Embassy or Consulate of which the alien spouse is a citizen or official family register with authenticated interpretation certified by the Embassy if register is maintained by alien's country, if married in the Philippines
   • Affidavit to be executed by the applicant and the alien spouse alleging to their legal capacity to contract marriage and stating any previous marriage and manner by which marriage was dissolved
   • Duly authenticated copy of the divorce decree, dissolution of marriage or death certificate
   • Certificate true cop of birth certificate of unmarried children, if any
   • Joint affidavit of financial capacity to support, executed by the applicant and alien spouse with supporting documents such as Income Tax Return (ITR), land titles, contract of employment, bank accounts, pensions, and other similar documents
   • Medical clearance from the BQIHS
   • Photocopy of applicant's passport showing date of arrival and extension of authorized stay
   
   
   
   Note:  All foreign documents must be authenticated by the consular official of the Philippine Foreign Service Post in the place, or nearest to the place where the document was issued
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO QUOTA IMMIGRANT

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO RETURNING FORMER FILIPINO CITIZEN

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   » CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
   • Letter of application
   • General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
   • Three (3) copies 2x2 ID pictures to be attached to the duly accomplished application form
   • Birth certificate of the applicant
   • Certificate of naturalization in a foreign country
   • Medical certificate from the BQIHS stating that the alien is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease
   • Photocopy of passport
   • Affidavit stating that the applicant intends to reside permanently in the Philippines with proof of financial capacity
   
   
   If spouse and unmarried children under 21 years will accompany or join the expatriate, the following must be submitted:
   • Certified true copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse
   • Birth certificate of minor unmarried children
   • Affidavit of support or guarantee by the applicant
   • Copies of their respective passports
   
   
   

   CHANGE OF STATUS TO SPECIAL INVESTOR'S RESIDENT VISA (SIRV) UNDER E.O. 226

   1. All sworn statement or affidavits must be properly notarized, indicating therein the proof of identification of the party being sworn by the notary public.
      
      
   2. All documents to be submitted must be properly authenticated. Documents executed outside of the Philippines must be authenticated by the officials of the Philippine Foreign Service at its place of execution or nearest to it. The offices having official custody of the originals must duly certify any document executed within the Philippines.
      
      
   3. All required documents in item 1 and 2 must be submitted and must be in order; otherwise applications or petitions can not be processed.
   
   
   
   
4. MODE OF FILING OF APPLICATION
   
   
   1. FILED OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES
      
      
      
      Filing of Application
      • Submit application and complete documents to the Philippine Embassy or nearest Consulate of residence
      • Secure an appointment for an interview by the Embassy or Consulate Office for admissibility
      
      
      
      Interview
      • Return on designated date, time and place of interview indicted in the Interview Appointment
      • Bring accomplished application form and any other necessary document
      
      
      
      Transmittal of Application
      • Complete documents of applicants who have satisfactorily passed the interview will be transmitted
      • If necessary, a checklist form indicating the deficiencies and original copy of the Official Embassy/Consulate Office
      
      
      
      Official Acceptance
      • Submit complete documents or deficiencies as indicated in the Checklist form through DFA
      • Copy of official receipt should be given to the Registration Division of the BI
      • Application are referred to the BSP for registration of inward remittance or actual investment
      • Registration Division awaits positive responses from BSP and National Intelligence and Coordination Agency (NICA)
      
      
      
      Endorsement
      • Registration Division prepares endorsement to the DFA for those of NICA
      • DFA undertakes subsequent processing and issuance of SIRV
      
      
      
   2. FILED IN THE PHILIPPINES THROUGH AN ACCREDITED AGENT
      
      
      
      Checklisting
      • Applicants who have satisfactory passed the interview shall proceed to the Registration Division - Documents of the BI
      • A checklist form indicating the deficiencies is issued to the applicant
      
      
      
      Official Acceptance
      • Submit complete documents as indicated in the Checklist form on designated date to the Registration Division
      • Secure Order of Payment from the Registration Division and pay the corresponding filing fee (see E. Immigration Fees)
      • Copy of the Official Receipt should be given to the Registration Division
      
      
      
      Evaluation
      • Application is referred to the DFA for admissibility and identity check; BSP for registration of investment NICA for background check.
      • Registration Division awaits possible responses from DFA, BSP and NICA.
      
      
      
      Endorsement
      • Registration Division prepares endorsement to the BI for those applicants of NICA
      • BI undertakes subsequent processing and issuance of SIRV
      
      
      
   3. FILED IN THE PHILIPPINES AS WALK-IN APPLICANT IN THE BOARD OF INVESTMENT
      
      
      
      Request for Interview
      • Proceed to 5th Floor, Internal Audit Unit
      • Secure appointment for an interview with the BOI-designated to SIRV Interview Panel.
      
      
      
      Panel Interview
      • Return on designated date, time and place of interview indicated in the interview Appointment
      • Bring completed application form and other necessary document.
      
      
      
      Checklisting
      • Applicants who have satisfactory passed the interview shall proceed to the Registration Division
      • A checklist form indicating deficiencies in requirements shall be given to the applicant
      
      
      
      Official Acceptance
      • Submit complete documents as indicated in the Checklist form on designated date to the Registration Division
      • Secure Order of Payment from the Registration Division and pay the corresponding filing fee (see E. Immigration Fees)
      • Copy of the Official Receipt should be given to the Registration Division
      
      
      
      Evaluation
      • Application is referred to the DFA for admissibility and identity check; BSP for registration of investment and NICA for background check.
      • Registration Division awaits possible responses from DFA, BSP and NICA
      
      
      
      Endorsement
      • Registration Division prepares endorsement to the BI for those applicants
      • BI undertakes subsequent processing and issuance of SIRV
      
      

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