Bringing my baby to the Philippines

[Florianns Man 7]

Hello everyone,

I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl back on March 29th and I am planning on bringing her to the Philippines in July. I plan on being there for 2 months but I am concerned about her "tourist status" and the 21 day rule that she will be subject to as an American Citizen. I am a citizen of the Philippines...

What is the best way to apply to have her stay extended??

thank you for your replies

[UK_Fan 192]

you're gonna have to get her a passport before you travel.. she was born in the US, I assume?

[biaobiao 40]

please do double check.. you still have a PI passport, that would make you a balikbayan.. you and your immediate family will not be subject to the 21 days. you can even stay longer.

[Florianns Man 7]

please do double check.. you still have a PI passport, that would make you a balikbayan.. you and your immediate family will not be subject to the 21 days. you can even stay longer.

Yes, I still have a valid Philippine passport as Filipino Citizen and I can stay longer than 60 days as balikbayan, though I have Green Card to enter US after my vacation so I am not worried entering US.

But my daughter has only US passport. I never report yet her birth as well as our marriage to the Philippine consulate as of this time. I don't know what's the next step I should I tackle. I am not sure as well if she is entitled to extend her stay as my immediate family even though she's not a Filipino Citizen? Well appreciated your information. Do you have a link on this information so I am more guided and have a clearer view.

Thanks a lot.

you're gonna have to get her a passport before you travel.. she was born in the US, I assume?

Yes, she was born in the US and has a US passport only.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes, I still have a valid Philippine passport as Filipino Citizen and I can stay longer than 60 days as balikbayan, though I have Green Card to enter US after my vacation so I am not worried entering US.

But my daughter has only US passport. I never report yet her birth as well as our marriage to the Philippine consulate as of this time. I don't know what's the next step I should I tackle. I am not sure as well if she is entitled to extend her stay as my immediate family even though she's not a Filipino Citizen? Well appreciated your information. Do you have a link on this information so I am more guided and have a clearer view.

Thanks a lot.

Yes, she was born in the US and has a US passport only.

You and your daughter (and hubby) could stay a year without issue if I remember correctly.

Balikbayan one-year visa-free stay

Balikbayans – any overseas Filipino returning to the Philippines, including former Filipinos who have acquired foreign citizenship – can stay in the Philippines without a visa for a period of one year. The balikbayan visa-free stay privilege is extended to the balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, provided they enter the Philippines with the balikbayan.

Former Filipino balikbayans traveling to the Philippines are advised to bring either their old Philippine passport or copy of Philippine birth certificate as proof of their former Philippine citizenship. Accompanying family members of the balikbayan can bring appropriate supporting documents:

• For the spouse: copy of marriage certificate
• For each child: copy of birth certificate
• For adopted children: copy of adoption papers

Philippine Law (R.A. 9174) provides benefits to baikbayans:

• Tax-exempt maximum purchases in the amount of USD 1,500, or the equivalent in Philippine and other currency, at Philippine Government–operated duty free shops
• Exemption from Travel Tax, provided that their stay in the Philippines is one year or less. If their stay in the Philippines exceeds one year, Travel tax will apply to them.

Edited June 15, 2013 by Hank_

[Florianns Man 7]

You and your daughter (and hubby) could stay a year without issue if I remember correctly.

Balikbayan one-year visa-free stay

Balikbayans – any overseas Filipino returning to the Philippines, including former Filipinos who have acquired foreign citizenship – can stay in the Philippines without a visa for a period of one year. The balikbayan visa-free stay privilege is extended to the balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, provided they enter the Philippines with the balikbayan.

Former Filipino balikbayans traveling to the Philippines are advised to bring either their old Philippine passport or copy of Philippine birth certificate as proof of their former Philippine citizenship. Accompanying family members of the balikbayan can bring appropriate supporting documents:

• For the spouse: copy of marriage certificate
• For each child: copy of birth certificate
• For adopted children: copy of adoption papers

Philippine Law (R.A. 9174) provides benefits to baikbayans:

• Tax-exempt maximum purchases in the amount of USD 1,500, or the equivalent in Philippine and other currency, at Philippine Government–operated duty free shops
• Exemption from Travel Tax, provided that their stay in the Philippines is one year or less. If their stay in the Philippines exceeds one year, Travel tax will apply to them.

Oh..Thanks a lot..

Now, no worries about my daughter she can stay longer in the Philippines..I can sleep better now:=)

Well appreciated all the info's I got her in VJ..

[ppihtr123 68]

The former Philippine citizen shall declare before a Philippine Immigration Officer at the port of entry that he/she is availing of the balikbayan privilege and shall present his/her valid passport in addition to any of the following documents:

1. cancelled Philippine passport;
2. birth certificate; 3. naturalization papers to show former Philippine citizenship; or
4. certification from the adopted country.

The accompanying foreign spouse and foreign minor unmarried children of Filipinos and former Filipino citizens shall declare before a Philippine Immigration Officer at the port of entry that he/she is accompanied by a Filipino or former Filipino spouse or parent and that he/she is availing of the balikbayan privilege, and shall present his/her valid passport in addition to the following:

1. Foreign spouse: Valid passport and Marriage certificate
2. Foreign Minor unmarried children: Birth certificate
3. Adopted children: Adoption papers

[Florianns Man 7]

The former Philippine citizen shall declare before a Philippine Immigration Officer at the port of entry that he/she is availing of the balikbayan privilege and shall present his/her valid passport in addition to any of the following documents:

1. cancelled Philippine passport;

2. birth certificate; 3. naturalization papers to show former Philippine citizenship; or

4. certification from the adopted country.

The accompanying foreign spouse and foreign minor unmarried children of Filipinos and former Filipino citizens shall declare before a Philippine Immigration Officer at the port of entry that he/she is accompanied by a Filipino or former Filipino spouse or parent and that he/she is availing of the balikbayan privilege, and shall present his/her valid passport in addition to the following:

1. Foreign spouse: Valid passport and Marriage certificate

2. Foreign Minor unmarried children: Birth certificate

3. Adopted children: Adoption papers

Thank you..well appreciated.

[biaobiao 40]

have a save trip back to PI... congrats on your baby girl

[Florianns Man 7]

have a save trip back to PI... congrats on your baby girl

Salamat :-)

Finally makakain na din ng Filipino foods.:-)