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3rd June 2010 #1
philippines tourist id card
The BI have recently introduced a tourist ID card, which I only just found out about when I went to renew my visa. After 59 days you need to buy one of these useless things which apparently gets taken off you when you leave the airport anyway It wouldnt be so bad if it was valid for a year at least.
So it's going to cost me PHP7500 just for staying an extra 2 weeks. Or they'll see what they can do when I go back tomorrow, maybe PHP4500 the guy said
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3rd June 2010 #2
You mean,Alien Certificate registration identification card?
Philippines – ACR I-Card Now Required For Additional Categories
Effective 20 December, and according to the recently issued Memorandum from the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines (Order No. MCl-09-024 dated 23 November 2009), additional categories of foreign nationals in the Philippines will be required to apply for an Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card).
The Memorandum also brings in the need for an emigration clearance certificate (exit approval) for foreign nationals who have been granted a total stay in the Philippines of six months or longer.
The additional categories for ACR I-Cards are as follows:
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Temporary visitors (including business visitors) applying for an extension of stay for over 59 days in total under section 9(a) of the Immigration Act
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Temporary residents with a Special Study Pass (SSP), regardless of length of stay
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Temporary residents with a Special Work Permit (SWP), regardless of length of stay.
Note also that if a SWP holder subsequently obtains a 9(g)/9(d) visa, the ACR I-Card tied to his/her SWP will become invalid and a new ACR I-Card will need to be applied for, linked to the 9(g)/9(d) visa. At this time, the authorities have not yet disclosed whether personal appearance is needed for the new ACR I-Card application (personal appearance for the first application is a requirement, as fingerprints and a photograph must be taken).
Previously, ACR I-Cards were not required for SSP holders, for SWP holders or for business visitors staying over 59 days. The ACR I-Card was required for 9(g)/9(g) visa holders, but was the final step in this process. From 20 December, applicants in this latter category will be required to obtain the ACR I-Card twice, once when the SWP is secured and then again when the 9(g)/9(d) visa endorsement is completed.
Note that foreign nationals already in the Philippines under one of the above three categories must make ACR I-Card applications as soon as possible in order to comply with the new regulations. Where applications have not been made, extension of stay will not be granted.
''Well, seems like they found another way to make more money huh?!!''''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
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3rd June 2010 #3''Well, seems like they found another way to make more money huh?!!''
(3300) misc
(1000) express
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3rd June 2010 #4
What if you have Balikbayan privileges. Do you still need a tourist visa if your staying for less than 12 months.
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3rd June 2010 #5
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9th June 2010 #6
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10th June 2010 #8
... I'M an "alien" ... does THAT mean I'LL need an ID card ... even for a short stay?
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10th June 2010 #10
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hi triple5, yes i think its better for you to have balikbayan stamp coz ur able to stay in philippines for 1 year... for free no need to pay any extentions fee.. as long your married to filipina, but u can only have that stamp when you and ur wife back to philippines together coz as u both arrive in philippines u can ask them to stamp your passport with balikbayan stamp.. they wont give you a balikbayan stamp, if u come in philippines without your wife....
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10th June 2010 #11
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11th June 2010 #13
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12th June 2010 #14
I dont suppose its occured to the powers that be they may be encouraging out of the Phils tourism
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