59 Day stay

[john_and_marlene 162]

For those not yet married or not travelling with their Filipino spouse and not getting the Balikbayan visa:

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has further eased rules on foreign tourists by allowing them to immediately avail themselves of an extended length of stay upon arrival

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=109961

[RonMay 1]

For those not yet married or not travelling with their Filipino spouse and not getting the Balikbayan visa:

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has further eased rules on foreign tourists by allowing them to immediately avail themselves of an extended length of stay upon arrival

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=109961

i have a question... if im travelling with my husband going to phil, how long is he allowed to stay (prior of getting the extended stay stamp)... i was just wondering coz when we were in phil last time we thought its just the same as 21 days

tnx!

[john_and_marlene 162]

For those not yet married or not travelling with their Filipino spouse and not getting the Balikbayan visa:

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has further eased rules on foreign tourists by allowing them to immediately avail themselves of an extended length of stay upon arrival

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=109961

i have a question... if im travelling with my husband going to phil, how long is he allowed to stay (prior of getting the extended stay stamp)... i was just wondering coz when we were in phil last time we thought its just the same as 21 days

tnx!

If you don't request the Balikbayan visa stamp, they'll give you the 21 day visa. You take a copy of your marriage certificate to show and he can stay for 1 year without getting extensions. The visa stamp looks different than the standard 21 day stamp. The balikbayan stamp is triangular.

[RonMay 1]

For those not yet married or not travelling with their Filipino spouse and not getting the Balikbayan visa:

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has further eased rules on foreign tourists by allowing them to immediately avail themselves of an extended length of stay upon arrival

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=109961

i have a question... if im travelling with my husband going to phil, how long is he allowed to stay (prior of getting the extended stay stamp)... i was just wondering coz when we were in phil last time we thought its just the same as 21 days

tnx!

If you don't request the Balikbayan visa stamp, they'll give you the 21 day visa. You take a copy of your marriage certificate to show and he can stay for 1 year without getting extensions. The visa stamp looks different than the standard 21 day stamp. The balikbayan stamp is triangular.

wow! i didnt know that! lol... although i brought our mariage cert. with us, but it wasnt my knowing hehehe... thanks a lot!!!

[john_and_marlene 162]

See Republic Act 9174

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SEC. 3. Benefits and Privileges of the Balikbayan. — The balikbayan and his or her family shall be entitled to the following benefits and privileges:

(a) Tax-exempt maximum purchase in the amount of One thousand five hundred United States dollars (US $1,500.00) or its equivalent in Philippine peso and in other acceptable foreign currencies at all government-owned and -controlled/operated duty-free shops subject to the limitations contained in Sec. 4 hereof;

( B ) All domestic carriers shall establish a special promotional/incentive program for the balikbayan;

( c ) Visa-free entry to the Philippines for a period of one (1) year for foreign passport holders, with the exception of restricted nationals;

( d ) Travel tax exemption as provided under Presidential Decree No. 1183, Executive Order No. 283, and other allied laws;

( e ) Especially designated reception areas at the authorized ports of entry for the expeditious processing of documents;

( F ) Accredited transportation facilities that will ensure their safe and convenient trips upon arrival. The Department of Tourism and the Department of Transportation and Communications and other concerned government agencies are hereby mandated to implement the program for this particular purpose; and

( g ) Kabuhayan shopping privilege through an additional tax-exempt purchase in the maximum amount of Two thousand United States dollars (US$2,000.00) or its equivalent in Philippine peso and other acceptable foreign currencies, exclusively for the purchase of livelihood tools at all government-owned and -controlled/operated duty-free shops.

The total amount of tax-exempt maximum purchase as mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) and (g) of this Sec. may be used for the kabuhayan program, subject to the limitations contained in Sec. 4 hereof.

The privileges granted under this Act shall be in addition to the benefits enjoyed by the balikbayan under existing laws, rules and regulations."

Edited February 22, 2008 by john_and_marlene

[Jasman0717 9]

That is cool. The last time I was there I had to do an extension and it cost me $60 bucks.

[rjp44 1]

For those not yet married or not travelling with their Filipino spouse and not getting the Balikbayan visa:

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has further eased rules on foreign tourists by allowing them to immediately avail themselves of an extended length of stay upon arrival

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=109961

Hopefully, anyone needing this extension will have better luck at the airport than at the Immigration Building in Intramuros. The crooked clerk there made us pay 3,000 PHP wehn the web site and knowing the sost from last year, the fee should have been 1,550. If I come for extended stay again, I will just get mine ahead of time from a consulate in the U.S.

[jom 4]

Great news. Thanks for posting.