Philippines Student Visas. What About The 3 Year Max Stay?

[SemperAye 2]

So everyone is telling me that no matter what I do, no matter what visa I get, I can only stay in the Philippines for 3 years without leaving. Two questions:

1.) How long does one need to stay out of the Philippines before re-entering for another 3 years of visa extensions? I understand that balikbayans can just fly out and come back, but what about others?

2.) BUT WHAT ABOUT STUDENT VISAS!? I mean...college is at least 4 years!? Are Student Visa's the exception to the 3 year rule?

Thanx in advance!

Edited August 2, 2016 by SemperAye

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1.) Yes fly out and return the next day. No Problem

2.) I am not sure. Check with BI. I think they will extend you if you are still enrolled in school. Extensions are one year at a time.

[SemperAye 2]

1.) Yes fly out and return the next day. No Problem

2.) I am not sure. Check with BI. I think they will extend you if you are still enrolled in school. Extensions are one year at a time.

thank you

[Greenbaum 12,259]

YW