QuestionsQuestions (BI MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. RADJR-2013-007)
It provides guidelines for implementing the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE), pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. RADJR-2013-002, including coverage, application timing, limits on extensions, and payment/fee rules.
The LSVVE shall apply to all nationals.
A subsequent LSVVE may be applied for during the last thirty (30) days of the previously issued LSVVE or upon the expiry of a regular visa extension.
Yes. If the number of months applied for would exceed the 16-month limit, approval of the Commissioner is required.
They should be informed of the restriction on approvals for visa extensions that exceed the 16-month limit.
Yes. No LSVVE shall be issued to visa-required nationals whose stay exceeds twenty-four (24) months.
Yes. No LSVVE shall be issued to non visa-required nationals whose stay exceeds thirty-six (36) months.
An additional One Hundred Pesos (Php100.00) shall accrue for the account of the Bureau of Treasury.
Yes. Applicable visa extension fees shall still be collected based on the schedule of fees for the entire six (6) month period.
Initially, only at the BI Main Office in Intramuros, Manila, until further notice.
Approval of the Commissioner is required when the number of months applied for would exceed the 16-month limit.
Php 13,900.00, as computed from the listed components in the schedule.
Extension Fee (Php3,010.00), Application Fee (Php1,810.00), ACR (Php1,010.00), Head Tax (Php250.00), ECC (Php710.00), Certification Fee (Php510.00), I-Card (Php2,100.00), Express Lane Fee (Php3,000.00), Express Lane Fee (Cert.) (Php1,000.00), and Express Lane Fee (I-Card) (Php500.00).
There is no Head Tax for those below sixteen (16) years of age.
The schedule states Php210.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below.
The schedule states Php510.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below.
It provides separate express lane fees for the certification and I-card: Express Lane Fee (Cert.) at Php1,000.00 and Express Lane Fee (I-Card) at Php500.00, and notes that the Express Lane Fee is doubled.