by admin | Aug 19, 2026 | Immigration
The visa policy of the Philippines determines who may enter the country without a visa, who must obtain a visa in advance, how long visitors may stay, and what options exist for long-term residence. The policy is based on Executive Order No. 408, subsequent executive...
by admin | Aug 17, 2026 | Immigration
ACR I-Card renewal is a recurring obligation for foreign nationals who hold an Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card and remain in the Philippines beyond the initial validity period. The Bureau of Immigration requires renewal when the card expires, when the...
by admin | Aug 11, 2026 | Immigration
The visa application process in the Philippines depends on the applicant’s nationality, travel purpose, intended length of stay, and activities planned in the country. A tourist, business visitor, foreign employee, investor, student, and dependent may each need a...
by admin | Aug 10, 2026 | Immigration
A Philippine visa application is not a single standardized process. The requirements, filing location, supporting documents, and government agency involved depend on the applicant’s nationality, purpose of travel, intended length of stay, and planned activities in the...
by admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Immigration
Philippine immigration law is built on a network of statutes and regulations that control how foreign nationals enter, stay, work, and eventually leave the country. At the center is the Philippine Immigration Act (Commonwealth Act No. 613), supported by the Alien...
by admin | Jul 22, 2026 | Immigration
The Philippine Immigration Act (Commonwealth Act No. 613) is the core law that controls the entry, stay, and departure of foreign nationals (“aliens”) in the Philippines. It created the Bureau of Immigration and established the basic visa policy that all subsequent...