Honorable
Secretary of Justice (SOJ) Leila M. de Lima approved Immigration
Memorandum Circular No. SBM 2013-003 on 23 December 2013 which was
recommended by Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Siegfred B.
Mison. Said issuance provides for the policies and guidelines on the
extension and updating of temporary visitor’s visa (TVV).
Allowable Extensions
Foreigners admitted under Section 9 (a) of the Philippine Immigration
Act (PIA) of 1940, as amended, or Executive Order No. 408, as amended,
may extend their authorized stay every two (2) months for a total stay
of not more than:
a) Twenty-four (24) months for visa-required nationals; and
b) Thirty-six (36) months for non-visa required nationals.
The said periods shall be counted from the date of applicant’s latest recorded arrival.
Foreigners with Derogatory Records
Foreigners included in the Bureau’s derogatory list shall be allowed to
extend/ update their authorized stay as temporary visitors; Provided
that, their inclusion in the derogatory list is not on the ground of
having overstayed in the country.
Restrictions on Extension/Updating
The following applications for extension/ updating, accompanied by a
sworn written explanation stating valid grounds and/or justifications
with supporting documents, shall require the approval of the
Commissioner:
a) Extensions of stay beyond the maximum allowable stay prescribed in Section 2 hereof; and
b) Foreigners who have overstayed for more than six (6) months but not
exceeding twelve (12) months regardless if their stay is within the
maximum allowable period.
Acquisition of Appropriate Visa/Permit
Foreigners may be granted an extension beyond the maximum allowable
period provided that they shall secure appropriate visas/ permits during
such extension and have not overstayed in any given period.
Overstaying Foreigners
Foreigners who have overstayed for twelve (12) months or less but have
been in the country beyond the maximum allowable period already may be
permitted to update their stay with order to leave the country within
fifteen (15) calendar days therefrom and their names may be included in
the Bureau’s blacklist upon the discretion of the Commissioner; Provided
that, the Commissioner, in the exercise of sound judgment, may allow
such foreigners to update and extend their stay taking into
consideration their Filipino lineage, medical condition, minority and
other analogous circumstances.
Foreigners who have overstayed
for more than twelve (12) months regardless if their stay is within the
maximum allowable period or those found to be overstaying by virtue to a
complaint or Mission Order regardless of the period shall be referred
for deportation.
Payment
In addition to the extension/
updating fees and other charges, the concerned foreigners shall be
required to pay all immigration arrears imposed by Republic Act No. 562,
as amended.
Honorable
Secretary of Justice (SOJ) Leila M. de Lima approved Immigration
Memorandum Circular No. SBM 2013-003 on 23 December 2013 which was
recommended by Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Siegfred B.
Mison. Said issuance provides for the policies and guidelines on the
extension and updating of temporary visitor’s visa (TVV).
Allowable Extensions
Foreigners admitted under Section 9 (a) of the Philippine Immigration Act (PIA) of 1940, as amended, or Executive Order No. 408, as amended, may extend their authorized stay every two (2) months for a total stay of not more than:
a) Twenty-four (24) months for visa-required nationals; and
b) Thirty-six (36) months for non-visa required nationals.
The said periods shall be counted from the date of applicant’s latest recorded arrival.
Foreigners with Derogatory Records
Foreigners included in the Bureau’s derogatory list shall be allowed to extend/ update their authorized stay as temporary visitors; Provided that, their inclusion in the derogatory list is not on the ground of having overstayed in the country.
Restrictions on Extension/Updating
The following applications for extension/ updating, accompanied by a sworn written explanation stating valid grounds and/or justifications with supporting documents, shall require the approval of the Commissioner:
a) Extensions of stay beyond the maximum allowable stay prescribed in Section 2 hereof; and
b) Foreigners who have overstayed for more than six (6) months but not exceeding twelve (12) months regardless if their stay is within the maximum allowable period.
Acquisition of Appropriate Visa/Permit
Foreigners may be granted an extension beyond the maximum allowable period provided that they shall secure appropriate visas/ permits during such extension and have not overstayed in any given period.
Overstaying Foreigners
Foreigners who have overstayed for twelve (12) months or less but have been in the country beyond the maximum allowable period already may be permitted to update their stay with order to leave the country within fifteen (15) calendar days therefrom and their names may be included in the Bureau’s blacklist upon the discretion of the Commissioner; Provided that, the Commissioner, in the exercise of sound judgment, may allow such foreigners to update and extend their stay taking into consideration their Filipino lineage, medical condition, minority and other analogous circumstances.
Foreigners who have overstayed for more than twelve (12) months regardless if their stay is within the maximum allowable period or those found to be overstaying by virtue to a complaint or Mission Order regardless of the period shall be referred for deportation.
Payment
In addition to the extension/ updating fees and other charges, the concerned foreigners shall be required to pay all immigration arrears imposed by Republic Act No. 562, as amended.
