BI Operations Order No. SBM-2015-007

: Section 47(a)(2) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended.
: Confusion on the requirements and obligations of Section 47(a)(2) visa holders at the point of departure, especially regarding compliance with immigration clearances and payment of fees.
: PEZA requested exemption from the coverage of Operations Order No. SBM-2014-055 for multiple entry special visas, as well as their spouses and dependents, from obtaining alien certificates and all types of clearances and fees.
: They provide that foreign nationals with multiple entry special visas issued under this provision, and their spouses and dependents, shall be exempt from obtaining alien certificates and all government clearances.
: They are exempt from obtaining alien certificates, all Bureau of Immigration clearances, and from paying Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) and Special Return Certificate (SRC) fees.
: They clearly indicate the word "EXEMPT."
: They indicate the directive "To secure ECC/SRC upon departure."
: They took effect immediately upon issuance on March 20, 2015.