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Philippine Immigration & Visas
• Philippine Real Estate Ownership Laws
• Philippine Incorporation Services
• Philippine Visa Processing
Living in the Philippines is perfect for expatriation,
retirement, investing, working, studying, visiting
and traveling for many reasons. Savings money,
pension and insurance benefits go much farther
with the low cost of living here compared to other
countries of the world. With the right investment
planning any person can enjoy a very comfortable
and secure life here in the Philippines.
• What type
of Philippine Visa do you need?
Whatever type of Philippine Visa you require,
we can provide you different options for you to
choose from. Contact us or click the Philippines
Immigration website link
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/ to go
their website for more information on Philippines
Visas & Immigration requirements. We provide complete
processing for any type of Philippine Visa.
• Complete Confidential Immigration and Visa Processing Services
We help foreign nationals wishing to stay in the
Philippines for whatever reason many different
visa options. Our close working relationship with
Philippine Immigration, Philippine Retirement
Authority, and the Philippine Board of Investments
makes processing of visa application requirements
smooth, easy and confidential.
• Philippine Visa Option Types
Alien Certificate of Registration, Employment Visa, Extension Visas,
Immigrant Visa, Investors Visas, Resident Alien Visa, Retirement
Visas, Special Resident Retirement Visa, Student Visa, Tourist Visas, Traders Visa,
Vacation Visas, Visa Extensions, Work Permit Visas
• Special Retiree's Resident Visa or SRRV
The
Special Resident Retiree's Visa SRRV is a non-immigrant multiple entry visa issued by the
Bureau of Immigration of the Republic of the Philippines through the Retirement Program of the Philippine Leisure and Retirement Authority or PLRA to foreigners and former Filipinos. It entitles the holder to multiple-entry privileges with the right to reside permanently in the Philippines.
We provide SRRV processing along with our other retirement, investing, and doing business in the Philippines services. Contact us for more information.
•
Philippine Board of Investments BOI Investors Visa
The
Special Investor's Resident Visa SIRV,
issued by the
Philippine Board of Investement
or BOI in pursuant to the provisions of the Omnibus
Investments Code of 1987, as amended and these
implementing rules and regulations, shall entitle
the holder to reside in the Philippines for an
indefinite period as long as the required qualifications
and investments are maintained as provided for
in Article 74 of the Code. The visa when issued
by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate shall be
issued with the following notation: Special Investor's
Resident Visa under the Omnibus Investments Code
of 1987. We provide processing services for this Special Investors Visa from the Philippine BOI.
• Application Requirements
We do not provide immigration and visa forms online
or via email. Check with the Philippine Immigration
local offices or the website for available forms
at
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/. Application
for New Philippine Visas must be made in person.
• Guidelines on Entry Visas of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines
Foreign Nationals from countries listed below are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination. Philippine Immigration Department regulations require that passports are valid for a period of not less than six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.
• Foreign Nationals from the following countries
are allowed to enter the Philippines without a
visa.
Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
VISA EXTENSION FAQ
• How do I extend my visa?
You need to complete an application form from their website listed above or the local Philippine Immigration Offices or contact us and we will provide you in person. Fill up the form, provide your passport and a photocopy of your passport, visa, latest arrival card, valid extension of stay, if any and other pertinent documents which will support your application.
• How long will it take me to extend my visa?
For non-restricted citizens, one (1) day using the express processing lane and one (1) week using the regular processing lane. For restricted nationals, it will take three (3) days using the express processing lane and one (1) week using the regular processing lane.
• What is the maximum extension of stay that can be granted to me?
For non-restricted nationals, the Chief of Visa Extension Section may grant you two (2) months for every extension but not to exceed the maximum period of one year. For restricted nationals, the Chief of Visa Extension Section may grant one (1) month for every extension but not to exceed a maximum period of six (6) months. For restricted nationals, the Commissioner and the Associate Commissioners have the right to approve the length of stay based on the merits of your application. After a year of stay in the country, the Commissioner and the Associate Commissioners will again be the ones to approve your stay based on the merits on your application.
• Will it be necessary for me to appear personally for the extension of my visa?
Normally you don't have to appear for the extending your visa. We as an accredited visa processing firm of the Philippines Immigration appear with your visa extension application and passport for processing by Philippines Immigration officials. If it is requested by Philippines Immigration officials, you will need to appear before the Chief of Visa Extension section or any of the Commissioners for the clarification of your application.
• How many days should I allot for the filing of my extension to avoid overstaying?
You should file your application seven (7) days before the expiration of your approved stay.
• Philippine Real Estate Ownership Laws
• Philippine Incorporation Services
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