LSVVE Implementation and Fee Schedule

The order is issued pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. RADJR-2013-002 as the governing basis for the LSVVE framework it implements.
The order establishes operational guidelines and a fee schedule for the LSVVE consistent with the RADJR-2013-002 LSVVE implementation framework.

The order provides implementation guidelines for the Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE).
The LSVVE applies to all nationals.
The order regulates how LSVVE applications and extensions are processed, including limits tied to the 16-month cap and the total allowed stay periods for visa-required and non visa-required nationals.
The order includes a complete LSVVE fee schedule for visa-required nationals and specifies certain fee additions and accruals.

The LSVVE applies to all nationals.
Subsequent LSVVEs may be applied for during the last thirty (30) days of the previously issued LSVVE or upon the expiry of a regular visa extension.
The approval of the Commissioner is required for visa extensions when the number of months applied for would exceed the 16-month limit.
Foreign nationals with an accumulated total stay near the 16-month cap from the date of their latest arrival must be informed of the preceding Commissioner-approval restriction before applying for additional visa extensions.
No LSVVE is issued to visa-required nationals whose stay exceeds twenty-four (24) months.
No LSVE is issued to non visa-required nationals whose stay exceeds thirty-six (36) months.

The initial implementation of the LSVVE is limited to the BI Main Office in Intramuros, Manila, until further notice.
All operational application and payment steps under the fee schedule are implemented through the BI main office during the initial rollout period.

An additional Php100.00 as cost of the sticker visa accrues for the account of the Bureau of Treasury.
Applicable visa extension fees continue to be collected based on the schedule of fees for the entire six (6) month period.
The order provides the LSVVE Schedule of Fees for Visa-required nationals, totaling Php 13,900.00.

The Extension Fee is Php 3,010.00.
The Application Fee is Php 1,810.00.
The ACR is Php 1,010.00.
The Head Tax is Php 250.00.
The ECC is Php 710.00.
The Certification Fee is Php 510.00.
The I-Card is Php 2,100.00.
The Express Lane Fee is Php 3,000.00.
The schedule also includes:
- Express Lane Fee (Cert.) of Php 1,000.00.
- Express Lane Fee (I-Card) of Php 500.00.
The overall TOTAL is Php 13,900.00.

The Head Tax has no charge for persons below sixteen (16) years of age.
The Certification Fee is Php510.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below.
The ACR component (as indicated by the schedule adjustment) is Php210.00 for fourteen (14) years old and below.
The Express Lane Fee (Cert.) and Express Lane Fee (I-Card) operate within the schedule, with the Express Lane Fee set as Double Express Lane Fee.
The I-Card express lane component is reflected in the schedule as Express Lane Fee (I-Card) Php 500.00.
The Actual rate for the fee identified as [4] depends on the USD=PHP foreign exchange rate.

Subsequent applications for LSVVE extensions must be filed during the last thirty (30) days of the previously issued LSVVE or upon expiry of a regular visa extension.
If the months applied for would exceed the 16-month limit, the Commissioner’s approval is required for visa extensions.
Total-stay ceilings restrict issuance of LSVVE: twenty-four (24) months for visa-required nationals and thirty-six (36) months for non visa-required nationals.