No matter how well-crafted legislation is, there will issues that require interpretation. However, I have to say “BI you’re not making things clear.” That being said that is no reason for ignoring published facts in favour of some out of…
What Does The Color Coding On An ACR I-Card Mean?
What does the colour coding on an ACR I-Card mean? There are ten colours, you didn’t realise there were that many colours let alone visas. This post will outline what each colour covers, some are self-evident in the name, while…
Where Are You Now? Tracking You In The Philippines.
Location Location, Location Where are you now? It is the implicit question asked by immigration authorities throughout the world when you visit their jurisdiction. As a visitor, your part of the deal is that you will keep them informed of…
All About Balikbayan Visa Free Privilege
What Is The Balikbayan Visa Free Privilege? A program granting special privileges to certain Filipinos, because they are no longer living in the Philippines, and the government is trying to entice them back.. Known as Republic Act 6768 it was…
Replacing an ACR I-Card
When To Apply You are faced with the task of Replacing an ACR I-Card if you have been issued with an ACR I-Card and it has not expired, and one of the following has occurred: You have lost your card…
Renew Your ACR I-Card
Renew Your ACR I-Card You must do this if you are a foreign national: Who has an existing ACR I-card. And one of the following applies to you: Your current card is expiring. You are a registered alien minor who…
ACR I-Card Waiver
ACR I-Card Waiver Can’t wait around in the Philippines while BI processes your Alien Certificate of Registration I-Card? Don’t despair, there is a workaround. Anyone who for good reason is unable to be in the country to pick up their…
Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (Initial)
The Alien Certificate Of Registration Identity Card Anyone wishing to remain in the Philippines beyond 59 days must have, a current Alien Certificate Of Registration I-Card (ACR I-Card). Calling it a certificate is a misnomer, it is a leftover from…
Visa-Free Entry Under EO 408
I wrestled about the usefulness of posting this visa-free entry information as it can change from month to month. Changes are usually additions to the visa-free entrylist, but on rare occasions can involve a country losing that status. I came…
The Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC)
The Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC), although not technically a visa is grouped with them because it is often referred to by foreign nationals as an exit visa, and frankly it has that kind of power, without it you don’t get…