Foreign National under Temporary Visitor’s Visa may extend his/her stay in the Philippines
by applying for a “Visa Waiver” (for non-visa required tourist) which shall entitle the foreign
national to an additional stay of Twenty-nine (29) days. Thereafter, he/she may apply for one
(1) month, two (2) months or six (6) months extension at least one week prior to the expiration
of valid stay.
Documentary Requirements
1. Checklist (TVS-C-VE-2016)
2. Original Passport
3. Application Form (TVS-CGAF-VE-2016)
4. Sworn Statement for overstaying / updating of stay of more than six (6) months
5. Additional Information on Applicant’s children (if needed)
Procedure
1. Secure the CGAF Form from the Public Information and Assistant Unit or from the BI
Website
2. Submit the Application form and attachments and 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 and get the Official
Receipt.
5. Submit the OR with the application form, attachments to the receiving/assessment
officer.
6. Claim the passport stamped with the requested extension of stay.
Visa-Required National
Item 1 month 2 months
Every month of extension P500.00 P1,000.00
Application Fee 300.00 600.00
Alien Certificate of Registration Fee 1,000.00 1,000.00
Head Tax 250.00 250.00
Certification fee 500.00 500.00
Express Fee 1,000.00 1,500.00
Emigration Clearance Certificate Fee/ Certificate of
700.00 700.00
Exemption Fee
LRF for each immigration except Head Tax and
50.00 50.00
Fines
Visa Sticker Fee 100.00 100.00
TOTAL P4,400.00 P5,700.00
ACR I-Card for Tourist $50.00 $50.00
Express fee for I-Card P500.00 P500.00
Fines
Extension fee after six (6) months of stay (to be charged on the 7th month of
stay)