philippines tourist id card

[triple5]

The BI have recently introduced a tourist ID card, which I only just found out about when I went to renew my visa. After 59 days you need to buy one of these useless things which apparently gets taken off you when you leave the airport anyway :NoNo: It wouldnt be so bad if it was valid for a year at least.

So it's going to cost me PHP7500 just for staying an extra 2 weeks. Or they'll see what they can do when I go back tomorrow, maybe PHP4500 the guy said :doh

[sars_notd_virus]

You mean,Alien Certificate registration identification card?

Philippines – ACR I-Card Now Required For Additional Categories

Effective 20 December, and according to the recently issued Memorandum from the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines (Order No. MCl-09-024 dated 23 November 2009), additional categories of foreign nationals in the Philippines will be required to apply for an Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card).

The Memorandum also brings in the need for an emigration clearance certificate (exit approval) for foreign nationals who have been granted a total stay in the Philippines of six months or longer.

The additional categories for ACR I-Cards are as follows:
1)
Temporary visitors (including business visitors) applying for an extension of stay for over 59 days in total under section 9(a) of the Immigration Act
2)
Temporary residents with a Special Study Pass (SSP), regardless of length of stay
3)
Temporary residents with a Special Work Permit (SWP), regardless of length of stay.
Note also that if a SWP holder subsequently obtains a 9(g)/9(d) visa, the ACR I-Card tied to his/her SWP will become invalid and a new ACR I-Card will need to be applied for, linked to the 9(g)/9(d) visa. At this time, the authorities have not yet disclosed whether personal appearance is needed for the new ACR I-Card application (personal appearance for the first application is a requirement, as fingerprints and a photograph must be taken).
Previously, ACR I-Cards were not required for SSP holders, for SWP holders or for business visitors staying over 59 days. The ACR I-Card was required for 9(g)/9(g) visa holders, but was the final step in this process. From 20 December, applicants in this latter category will be required to obtain the ACR I-Card twice, once when the SWP is secured and then again when the 9(g)/9(d) visa endorsement is completed.

Note that foreign nationals already in the Philippines under one of the above three categories must make ACR I-Card applications as soon as possible in order to comply with the new regulations. Where applications have not been made, extension of stay will not be granted.



''Well, seems like they found another way to make more money huh?!!'':rolleyes:

[triple5]

''Well, seems like they found another way to make more money huh?!!''

Yup rip-off :Brick: Just been back to get it out the way and only paid 4300.

(3300) misc
(1000) express

:Erm:

[jimeve]

What if you have Balikbayan privileges. Do you still need a tourist visa if your staying for less than 12 months.

[jimeve]

bump

[malditako]

just money...

[triple5]

just money...

Can you pay for mine then? :D

Jim, sorry, I wouldn't know as Balikbayan is a long way off for me. I'm guessing if you have that visa no need for anything else, but don't quote me.

[Arthur Little]

:omg: ... I'M an "alien" ... does THAT mean I'LL need an ID card ... even for a short stay?

[triple5]

:omg: ... I'M an "alien" ... does THAT mean I'LL need an ID card ... even for a short stay?

I've never understood how it works with the old Balikbayan visa Arthur :Erm: Do you get it before you come here, your first trip to BI after 21 days? It's only after 59 days you have to buy the ID card, that much i know.

[georose]

hi triple5, yes i think its better for you to have balikbayan stamp coz ur able to stay in philippines for 1 year... for free no need to pay any extentions fee.. as long your married to filipina, but u can only have that stamp when you and ur wife back to philippines together coz as u both arrive in philippines u can ask them to stamp your passport with balikbayan stamp.. they wont give you a balikbayan stamp, if u come in philippines without your wife....

[triple5]

hi triple5, yes i think its better for you to have balikbayan stamp coz ur able to stay in philippines for 1 year... for free no need to pay any extentions fee.. as long your married to filipina, but u can only have that stamp when you and ur wife back to philippines together coz as u both arrive in philippines u can ask them to stamp your passport with balikbayan stamp.. they wont give you a balikbayan stamp, if u come in philippines without your wife....

and if we don't feel like marrying just yet???

[keithAngel]

and if we don't feel like marrying just yet???

Its getting close to being worthwhile to advance booking to hong kong or bangkok just to avoid the extra charges:crazy:

cebu pac 8500 php return hong kong

[triple5]

Its getting close to being worthwhile to advance booking to hong kong or bangkok just to avoid the extra charges:crazy:

cebu pac 8500 php return hong kong

Not a bad idea :xxgrinning--00xx3: I'd like to take the missus somewhere out of Phils at some point, she wants to travel and has never left Mindanao. Could tie it in with my visas.

[keithAngel]

I dont suppose its occured to the powers that be they may be encouraging out of the Phils tourism:D