Question & AnswerQ&A (BI MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. RADJR-2013-007)
The order implements the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) allowing foreign nationals to extend their tourist visa stay in the Philippines under prescribed guidelines.
The LSVVE applies to all foreign nationals regardless of nationality.
Subsequent LSVVEs can be applied for during the last 30 days of the previously issued LSVVE or upon the expiry of a regular visa extension.
Extensions that would cause the stay to exceed 16 months require approval from the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration.
Visa-required nationals cannot be issued an LSVVE if their stay exceeds 24 months in the Philippines.
Non-visa required nationals cannot be issued an LSVVE if their stay exceeds 36 months in the Philippines.
Yes, there is an additional Php100.00 fee for the sticker visa which goes to the Bureau of Treasury.
Yes, applicable visa extension fees are collected based on the schedule of fees for the entire six (6) month period covered by the extension.
The initial implementation of the LSVVE is limited to the Bureau of Immigration Main Office in Intramuros, Manila until further notice.
Key fees include Extension Fee (Php 3,010.00), Application Fee (Php 1,810.00), ACR (Php 1,010.00), Head Tax (Php 250.00), ECC (Php 710.00), and Certification Fee (Php 510.00). Additional fees include I-Card and Express Lane Fees.
Yes, for those aged 14 years old and below, Head Tax is Php 510.00; no Head Tax for those below 16 years of age and the ECC fee is Php 210.00 for those 14 years old and below.
The Commissioner must approve any visa extensions where the total number of months applied for would exceed the 16-month limit.