charkee
8/8/2017 00:40 EST
I've noticed some perplexing changes while trying to get the requirements in order to apply.
Now they want a "joint affidavit of continuous cohabitation" Isn't a marriage cert good enough anymore?
And now for the ACR I-card they want a certificate of residence from the Barangay Captain.
Have any of you any idea what this is all about?
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Chicco
8/8/2017 21:49 EST
Never heard of such thing, best bet if you want to be sure, ask the immigration office next time you renew your visa extension. Go always to the correct source, less drama.
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gelynch52ph
8/9/2017 05:29 EST
Those requirements are bogus. Look at the Bureau of Immigration website and find the requirements. The business about co-habitation is implied in the JOINT letter you need to submit.
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Spruik
8/9/2017 13:07 EST
Would be good to have a dedicated thread concerning visa requirements.
One thread for Tourist Visa
One thread for Residence Visa
Something like that... :)
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charkee
8/11/2017 08:04 EST
I went to Immigration in Manila today. For the permanent 13a visa a marriage cert is not required because it is already in their records from when the provisional visa was issued. An affidavit of cohabitation is required for the permanent visa.
For the ACR card the requirements for a certificate residence from the Barangay Captain is not enforced according to the people at the info desk.
Here is a copy of my affidavit of cohabitation:
JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF COHABITATION
We, the undersigned,__________ an American citizen and ___________ a citizen of the Philippines, both being of lawful age, we attest to the
following facts:
1. We have lived together continuously as husband and wife from March 19, 2014 to the
present time in___________, Laguna, Philippines. During this period we have
professed to be husband and wife and we have held ourselves out to the community as
being married.
2. There is no legal impediment to our marriage and are legally married since July 10,
2013.
3. We have no children.
4. We are willingly and voluntarily executing this joint affidavit of cohabitation to attest
to the truth of the forgoing statements.
NAME OF HUSBAND: NAME OF WIFE:
___________________
This letter has to be notarized. And the people at the front desk told me this letter is good to use.
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rgrsyoung69
8/12/2017 13:30 EST
I have read most of the Visa posts and immigration website but am still a little confused about one thing. If i plan to extend the tourest visa, Am I required to have a flight ticket out of philippines to enter the philippines (heard it called a throw away ticket)?
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rgrsyoung69
8/12/2017 14:59 EST
Let me keep it simple can I enter Philippines with a one way ticket?
If not, can somebody explain the best/cheapest method to satisfy the requirements?
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GoldWarrior
8/12/2017 15:41 EST
It's the Philippines so the simple answer is yes and no, depending on who you talk to.
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Snowy29
8/12/2017 20:06 EST
As a tourist you must have an exit flight. No one way flights allowed.
It tends to be the airline that you fly in with that checks you have a return flight.
I've been checked a couple of times before flying into the Philippines If you don't have a return flight you will be denied boarding.
Buy on e with the longest departure date on it you can get.
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bbazor
8/12/2017 23:56 EST
As the previous post says, the airlines checks your ticket and will not allow you board with a one way ticket. GW said that maybe. There is a chance that an employee will not check, but I would not take that chance if I were you. I have the SRRV through the PRA, so I can buy a one way ticket because it is a resident visa. I was worried when I finally moved here 3 years ago that I would have trouble. I jumped through hoops to get my one way ticket, and then again to get past the girl at the check in counter at the airport. Anyway, if you don't have the SRRV, you need a return ticket. Typically, they do check.
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seernai
8/13/2017 01:35 EST
Just an additional comment , last week a family friend of ours who is a seaman flew into Manila on a transit visa he only wanted to stay 2 weeks he came to pay respects to his 29 year old girlfriend who had recently died of an asthma attack he is a young man himself , Immigration refused him entry as he was from India, he had checked with the Philippine embassy in New Delhi they said his visa was ok ,so it pays to check these things , immigration did apologize to him in the Airport and looked after him and advised him to get a Tourist visa for next month
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seernai
8/13/2017 01:38 EST
No you cannot enter the Philippines on a one way ticket unless you have residency status most Airlines won't even let you board the Aircraft unless you have an onward ticket or proof of residency in the Philippines
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bbazor
8/13/2017 01:46 EST
seernai, You are correct. I am curious what you meant when you said "No" at the start of your sentence. What were you referring to?
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seernai
8/13/2017 02:24 EST
I said no because unless you have residency status you cannot even board the Aircraft to get here
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bbazor
8/13/2017 02:38 EST
That is very true. If you hold a SRRV then you are considered a resident. My point was that many airline employees do not know what an SRRV is.
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charkee
8/13/2017 02:42 EST
When I came I bought a one way ticket and then a cheap $50 exit ticket to Hong Kong. I told the booking agent I won't be using it so just get me the cheapest ticket out of the Philippines. If you can recover the $50 good for you, but most of us just "throw it away".
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seernai
8/13/2017 03:46 EST
As long as you have your ACR card which states your status that should never be a problem
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bbazor
8/13/2017 04:08 EST
SRRRV is totally different that other visas. You do not need an ACR card. I have been here for over 3 years without leaving and have never needed one. Actually, I have never been to immigration. The appropriate paperwork is all handled through the local PRA office. I did all the processing in 2010. People with SRRV's have a copy of their resident ID card copied on the passport. Basically, it states that I am a resident. The PRA programs gives certain exemptions and some other minor benefits.
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seernai
8/13/2017 04:17 EST
You do need an ACR card as last year immigration introduced new cards for each status , when you go to do the annual report here in Davao the immigration officer asks to see your passport and ACR card it is a legal requirement now if you want to ignore my advice be my guest as that is bad advice to newbies ,
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bbazor
8/13/2017 04:26 EST
SRRV is a different program that is run by the PRA. PRA is an arm of the BOI. As I mentioned, I have never been to immigration, not even once. Unless the PRA program changes, I never will need to go. It has been around for 30 years, so I doubt it will change. Anyway, I met the director of the PRA and communicat with him frequently. He reports to the BOI. He and many others told me that I do not need an ACR card. Anyway, it is not the same as your and other visas.
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surfingcebu
8/13/2017 11:04 EST
I forgot who asked , but here s what I do . you NEED a exit tick . so get the cheapest one for exit prior to your 30 or 59 day visa . Cebu Pacific is terrific . just cruise there web site and get the cheapest flight out . it could be HK, or Indonesia, or even Korea . costs about 2000php or so . good insurance for getting "in" . good luck / PM me if you need more info .
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ACEPoolPlayer
8/13/2017 17:24 EST
Under normal status you need a return ticket when entering the Philippines. That's the law. The Airlines that allows you to enter without checking the regulations is responsible for you. GoldWarrior was kind of correct many times people enter without the return ticket and no one ever checks or questions it. It all depends on who's checking at the immigration counter when you enter. Some airlines when you are checking in only ask if have a return ticket without actually looking at it. Some airlines never ask. Some airlines insist on it like they are suppose to because they will be liable. It's always better to have the throw away ticket for $50-$100 just in case. I do agree many times the immigration officer is in a hurry to have lunch, dinner or on a late flight to go home so they never bother to even ask or check.
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charkee
8/13/2017 19:29 EST
The first time I came to the Philippines, my return ticket was 3 months after landing. Well that cause problems in the airport. They took my passport and made me sit in a small room for about 2 hours before telling me I had to pay in advance for my tourist visa extension.
When I left my flight was one day overdue for my visa extension and I didn't have the money to pay for another 2 months extension.
One of the airport guards, a lieutenant is a personal friend and he convinced the head of immigration to give me a break. She gave me a break after a stern warning to never do this again.
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charkee
10/18/2017 07:36 EST
I applied 8 weeks ago for my permanent 13a visa in Manila. It has not yet been approved and my ACR and visa are about to expire this Sunday.
The immigration office is far behind in their work and they have gone as much as 3 weeks before posting another list of approved applicants.
I went to the local BI in Santa Rosa today (5 minutes walk from my home) and asked what to do as I was concerned I would have to pay fines and start the process over again.
The office manager assured me that my receipt would keep me covered even if my ACR card and temporary 13a visa expire.
He even gave me a phone number to call that is not on the BI website. to the attorney working on my case. Perhaps this may be a number that actually gets answered?
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