How to Extend Authorized Stay in the Philippines

 How you can get EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZED STAY BEYOND 59 DAYS in the Philippines?

A foreign national whose stay will exceed fifty-nine (59) days should secure extensions of stay with the Bureau of Immigration.

You can get it at the BI Main Office. Other Immigration Offices (Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction).

What do you need?

1. Checklist TVS-C-VE-2016 with complete documentary requirements

2. Application Form TVS-CGAF-VE-2016

3. Additional Information on Applicant's children (if needed)

How to Apply?

1. Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
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.

For more information on the amount of fee for processing, kindly visit the official Bureau of Immigration Website, HERE!