by admin | Sep 8, 2026 | Immigration
The entry of foreigners to the Philippines is governed by immigration laws, visa policies, and border-control procedures that apply to all non-Philippine citizens. Whether a person arrives for tourism, business meetings, employment, investment, study, or family...
by admin | Sep 3, 2026 | Immigration
Securing a visa extension in the Philippines is the process of obtaining additional authorized stay from the Bureau of Immigration before a foreign national’s current visitor status expires. It is commonly used by tourists, family visitors, long-stay travelers, and...
by admin | Aug 27, 2026 | Immigration
A quota immigrant visa is a permanent-residence category under Section 13 of the Philippine Immigration Act. It is intended for qualified foreign nationals who do not qualify under a family-based or other non-quota immigrant category but can show that they meet the...
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | 9G Visa
Downgrading a 9G visa is the formal Bureau of Immigration process for changing a foreign worker’s immigration status from a 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa back to temporary visitor or tourist status. This is commonly required when the foreign national resigns, is...
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...
