Question & AnswerQ&A (BI OFFICE MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. MCL-07-005)
The permanent resident visa to Chinese nationals is granted on the basis of reciprocity pursuant to Memorandum Order No. MCL-07-021 dated December 14, 2007.
The coverage includes Chinese nationals who have investment in the Philippines, Chinese nationals validly married to Filipino spouses, and Chinese nationals validly married to lawful permanent resident aliens in the Philippines including their legitimate and natural children.
A Chinese national must have an investment in the Philippines of at least US$40,000 to qualify under the investment category.
The petitioner must submit a duly accomplished and notarized general application form (BI Form No. MCL-07-01), a true copy of the petitioner's passport with BI stamp, proof of investment or special qualification, a medical certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine, BI and NICA clearances, and payment of application and express lane fees.
Yes, the legal spouse and natural, legitimate children under 21 years of age and unmarried may be applied for as dependents upon submission of proof of relationship authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post.
They must submit a verified letter from the petitioning Filipino spouse, accomplished and notarized application form, photocopy of passport of alien spouse, NSO-issued Marriage Certificate or authenticated marriage certificate if solemnized abroad, NSO-issued birth certificates of Filipino spouse and minor children, BI clearance, and payment of fees.
They must submit a verified letter request from the petitioner, accomplished application form, copies of passports of applicant and petitioner with permanent resident stamp, ACR I-Card of the petitioner, authenticated proof of relationship, BI clearance, and payment of fees.
Applications must be filed at the Receiving Section (Window 1) at the ground floor of the Main Building, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. Applications filed at sub-ports must be forwarded to the Office of the Commissioner for evaluation.
Failure to attend the hearing without justification or failure to complete required documents may lead to summary dismissal of the petition.
The visa may be revoked for reasons including discovery of spurious documents, false investment or relationship representation, void marriage, commission of deportable offenses, commission of offenses under Sections 45 and 46 of the PIA, or if the applicant is a threat to national security, public safety, or public health.
The guidelines reference Commonwealth Act No. 613 as amended, EO No. 324 (Alien Legalization Program of 1988), RA 7919, and RA 8274 (Alien Social Integration Act of 1995).
The petitioner and applicant must proceed to the Office of the Executive Director for visa implementation upon payment of the required immigration fees.
Yes, a motion for reconsideration may be filed within five calendar days from receipt of the denial order. Late motions or second motions for reconsideration are not entertained.