VISA-FREE ALLOWABLE PERIOD OF STAY IN THE PHILIPINES & HOW TO EXTEND IT

In this video, let us talk about how long can you stay in the Philippines and the process of extending it, including the costs and the requirements.
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[@JenniferTerri]

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[@mariettavillanueva2563]

Can I meet you in person I have husband foreigner need help to stay my husband stay for long here in the Philippines .I'm looking for person to Process the paperwork to stay.

[@khloe14crisostomo76]

Where can I get the visa waiver-29days do I have to ph for that?

[@jakexake2940]

@@khloe14crisostomo76 it is all online: e-services.immigration.gov.ph/Dashboard/Index?ReturnUrl=%2FTouristVisaExtension you can pay cash at 7-11 stores. Jennifer did a step by step online renewal video on this actually

[@dariusslade4953]

Thanks again for you very organized and helpful information. No one does it better Jennifer!

[@finosairu6269]

Another great job, Jennifer. You're awesome...and all these for free. Thank you.

[@hcomful]

Thank you for taking the time to present this information.. It was extremely helpful… I look forward to visiting your country in the future…

[@thehundredthmonkey5972]

Very simple and straightforward video, thank you.

[@hanksweeting4117]

Very nice very nice my gwapa friend Jen I truly need this one hehehehe salamat for keeping us your subscribers in the Loop we are truly Greatful to the Lord for your chanell and your Honesty in this regards have an awesome Adlaw with your beautiful family you Look really great in that outfit Sa Dios Love Lots

[@tommyers8476]

Thanks Jennifer for all the updates on traveling to the Philippines. As my time to visit there in September both me and my girlfriend are excited to finally be together. As well as her children. You are doing an awesome job. Thanks again

[@peterscalzo3079]

Jennifer, YOU are the GREAEST!!! Great information (ALWAYS)!!!

[@magneto6822]

You always have the answer to my questions. Thank you. I love you. ✌

[@douglasmac4697]

Thank you Jennifer!! I just arrived a few days ago from the US, and I was wondering the steps to extending my stay under EO 408. You explained it very well, and provided very useful links to the immigration office locations and costs to avail the extension(s). Happy 2023!!

[@franklyszkiewicz8904]

Thank you Jennifer fore the great up to date information as always take care xx

[@zenaidaperez654]

Thank you Jen , God bless 😇

[@neliajanen8]

Yeah! Thanks for the good news...God bless u too

[@aussielifeinthephilippines458]

I Jennifer, I arrived in Manila from Brisbane on Thursday, no problems, but border security in Manila did ask to see travel insurance and one health pass, everything was in order thanks to your videos. Thank you very much

[@JenniferTerri]

Yeah it really depends on the airport staff but reagrdless it still necessary. All good now you’re here! Welcome to the Ph 🇵🇭

[@mariag1247]

Thank you so much Ms. Terri. You are always helpful. God bless you always.

[@gracecanilao7964]

Thank you po ms jen sa pag update ng travel requirements godbless stay safe

[@Thegentlegoon]

Hello po ate, I’m currently about to board from sfo to mnl. Thank you for all the videos you made lately. They really helped me through the whole process.

[@maloulaja4692]

Thank u sis for the information...God bless u!!!

[@naidabrown677]

Thank you so much Jen for staying up to date with all the important info. I’m still waiting for no antigen / health pass :)

[@samuellugo859]

You’re fantastic you explain it very well I love your country

[@elvirarongavilla2395]

thank you jen❤️❤️

[@manoi54]

Again,salamuch for this very detailed information.Am planning to visit my people this June n i might stay more than 1 month n this answer my question.

[@georgesalling8256]

Thank you you were very helpful ❤

[@almac4466]

Great site, Jennifer ❤

[@DietmarRudolph-zd6ie]

Hello Jennifer, Thank for always helpful information. I have just a short report concerning my first 2month extension. I’m retired now living at Masbate, the easiest way to go is to Legazpi. We arrived at 4:15pm today after travel and went to the office just to have a look at the location because they close at 5 pm. They invited us to enter and asked only for the passport. After 10 minutes I had my extension and they told me to come back end of May for ACR-I card and 6 months extension. I highly recommend this office, nice officers and very quick. Just a hint: the office has transfered, it has a new address at the harbour side, in google it’s still the old one.

[@VegasNegus]

Very helpful thx

[@junechoo6713]

Thank you Jennifer. I, June Choo, appreciate v much! God bless you 😊

[@egovorch]

Hey Jenn, after our last chat on this issue, I think your timing on going over this was awesome!! 😀 It may of been more helpful to let your viewers know that they can't schedule their initial flight for more than 30 days. Remember when when we had this chat, I think last week? You left out the part about having to pay the change fees after your arrival....maybe if you do a follow up video, you can explain that further....Thanks again for all you do...your info is totally awesome!

[@dariusslade4953]

I plan to use the affordable service "Onward Ticket". Maybe that will be helpful to know?

[@egovorch]

@@dariusslade4953 I have seen that but never used it...if you think about it after the fact, let me know how well it works...thanks!

[@raypalompo3720]

That was my question, too. So foreigners can buy an initial round trip ticket for total of 30 days stay, get a visa tourist extension for another 29 days, but then have to change their flights to reflect that longer stay (and pay any airline change fees)? So that is the typical process? Thanks

[@AussieKiwi1]

Hi Jen / Elliot, thanks for this info, I"m from a 30 day tourist visa waiver country (Australia) and have a trip in Jan-Feb next year that is technically 31 days, by only 2.5 hours when landing at 21:30pm (30 nights stay) I"m not so concerned about a small fine but I am concerned how long I may be held up for the International connecting flight out of Manila to leave? Are you suggesting I can't use my scheduled Airline ticket that is a couple of hours over the 30 days? Failing that I may sit in baggage area until 00:01am to clear immigration on arrival to meet 30 day window :)

[@dariusslade4953]

Sent a small thank you!

[@outdoorescape2619]

Just found this. Could not het an amswer abt visa extentios from any other vlogger. I asked.... no answer. Thanx for the info. Planning on coming im August and wamt to stay 3 or 4 months. Thanx again. Salamat kaayo.

[@ogdgbro]

Your the best 😘🥰🌹Love you and God Bless

[@mumshieellablog]

Hello po mam Terry...new subscriber here ...tnx po at napaka informative ang content niyo lage

[@ChristineIringan]

Thank u Jennifer

[@steveseclecticadventures1894]

As of two years ago, I was able to apply for six months extensions at the BI office in Naga City, Camarines Sud, Bicol Region.

[@rimrepair8906]

Let's hope all the changes are finally being finalized. I wanna book soon but still need to see something steady

[@simplyclassy8464]

Same here ,

[@xavierandfam.1112]

Earlier I am searching on how my US Citizen husband can stay longer in the Philippines. And now I got the answers already!! Thank so much !!

[@desmondsantamaria7892]

Yes it helps iam planing to be with my wife and two sons some time in June for at list two months Thank you

[@barryhiglett3330]

Thank Jenny be coming over in may

[@nolistephens8815]

Thank you iha

[@tedh9211]

Thank you

[@arthur-williameyangoeyango1530]

Thank You so much for all these information

[@scottpool4777]

Yes you’ve been very helpful thank you very much and visa and such like that thank you in four months and I’m going to bring my cat with me probably for another 36 months yeah.58 years Definitely I deserve it in the Philippines God bless🇨🇿

[@MrFree4g]

I have an update for you so I just applied for my extension of 29 days here in butuan city and they offer the time of 6 months extension at this office cost of 14k I was so glad I can apply coming of the next 6 months and will be get a card as well thank you for this information it was helpful also they didn't really ask for Covid card at least I know for the next update I will lock in my 6 months stay

[@orr4672]

Excellent video, everything I needed to know was explained clearly and concisely. Thank you Jennifer!

[@jopaycanlong1701]

Hi Jen, me and my boyfriend always watch your vlog to be updated and it helps so much. Thank you 😘 and God Bless you always 😘

[@sallyhaitruong3643]

Thk you

[@mardysuzuki1202]

Thank you so much as always.

[@janachan3221]

I hope this year we meet!.🙏 That no more distance between my lover.

[@thephilippinesandme741]

The Bohol office is open but not able to process visa extensions because they still have server issues since Odette

[@martw5306]

yes have extended many times before when i was there but didnt know thay had 6 months visa you can get visa the same day for a little extra money

[@kitty_s23456]

Only a few BI offices give the 6-month extension. If one is married to a Filipino citizen, one can also get a 6-month extension (show marriage certificate).

[@brianbaxter3913]

Good info on visitors visa extentions. I have already been in touch with JR about using his services. This way there should be no mistakes and he explains every thing very well

[@detrickcarson1823]

You have the Most Beautiful Smile in the Whole Wide World 😃😃😍😍 Your smile lights up the whole Universe 😃😃😍😍🥰🥰💖💖💖

[@jank2757]

I liked all your videos. You very successful. Thanks all your efforts. Its really confusing sometimes. Great news for they want stay years in Philippines. I wish i have that luxury. My girlfriend little bit lazy and poor . I must go there . Finally i can go after two years . I will be there at July. I am from Turkey. We don’t have vaccination card . We have website. I think Philippines accept vaccination digital copy .

[@flwoods1]

Unless changed Tourist Visas after 59 days required to get ACR card at BI office, 2500p,

[@charliestride8803]

Thanks for your good advice I arrive 9th December for 33 days My girlfriend took me to immigration in Subic City and we were in there about 20 minutes and the guard was very helpful And extended for 29 more day Now I'm looking forward to returning and staying for ever Thanks again Charlie

[@tyronevanblioemmenstein1011]

Hello Jennifer thank u always for the updates will there be any changes regarding accepting the vaccine from all the 157 visa free countries even it's open to the world its still ridiculously expensive to get there especially with quarantine hotel for 6 days pray there will be some changes soon that the vaccine will be recognized for all the visa free countries

[@almac4466]

I want to stay for 3 months, so how do I get around the fact that my return ticket must be less than 30 days?

[@johnrobertmartyn5040]

Jennifer I wish from the bottom of my heart ❤ 💙 💜 Your one day are put in charge of immigration sa pilipinas From.darwin n.t Australia 🇦🇺 ♥ ❤ 💕 😍 💙 🇦🇺

[@glenmanglicmot3667]

Hello po maam god bless po

[@krissaj.7488]

Hi! Thank you for very detailed info. Really help po. Question, my dad is former Filipino netizen and now British. Can he avail Balikbayan privilege without any problem in both country? Thank you in advance 😊

[@katebulatao1560]

Hi Jennifer ! Thanks for the update . Can my mother in law a US citizen is considered a balikbayan if she’ll be traveling with her dual citizen son to Philippines ? Thank you so much for your help .

[@mrsincere7]

Hello Jen, if a US citizen has a valid/current ACR-I card do they still need an onward or return ticket for proof of leaving the Philippines at check in?

[@larryjackson6371]

My husband apply for visa extension and we try express we get immediately!!! And next will can apply more than month or more!!! We're here in Bacolod city!!!

[@georgemarr8765]

Hi Jenifer. I'm a UK citizen who will arrive on 26 Sept this year. Hopefully I'll have been issued a 59 day stay visa from Embassy of Philippines in London. Now, does that mean I'm exempt from producing a ticket for onward travel?😅

[@patricioganio2693]

I am a Filipino naturalized American citizen living in Florida, USA. We plan to spend our vacation in May, 2023 in the Philippines with the intention to stay there in 5-6 months. Is the Balikbayan Privilege of an extended stay of up to one year still in effect as you mentioned?

[@blessedme4188]

Nice video, very Informative. Paano po mag- extend ang isang former Filipino citizen before the balikbayan visa expired together with foreign spouse and child? Is it individual application?

[@miyagi1775]

Remember, looking like a Filipino/Filipina nor speaking the language, is not enough to claim your balikbayan status. Don't forget to bring your documents, like an old/expired Philippine passport OR authenticated Philippine birth certificate from PSA. I've seen travelers arguing with immigration personnel regarding this. It won't help. You will need your documents. They're just doing their job and following protocols. I carry both old Philippine passport and Philippine birth certificate from PSA.

[@lilfernandez8173]

Hi jen, what is valid for travel,rt pcr test or rapid test . Another question the flight departure April 4, arrival April 6 in the Philippines. The RT PCR test result is 2 days. Is that ok rt pcr test was taken April 2 and wait for 2 days result?

[@raymundcanasa6692]

hi Jenny coming back to the US do I need to do the PCR test and what else RayRay new subscriber….

[@thomaslappin4599]

Is there a multiple entry option? I'm traveling I'm and out of Manila, less than 30 days, but want to take short trips to Thailand and Vietnam. Any options?

[@IndaySharon]

Hi Jen,i have a question regarding RT-PCR test. 48hrs after the result was out or 48hrs after the test was done? I'm confused.

[@jamesgreen5431]

Looking at coming in to Cebu. How long should I figure for processing before I get out the airport after landing?

[@saleswithjai]

Hey Jennifer , Is This "The fourteen (14)-day visa free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days for a maximum of twenty-one (21)-day stay." has the same process for Indian tourist aswell ? My travel is for 16 days including entry and exit dates ....

[@bman931931]

Jennifer may I ask where and when you got this information that visas can be extended past 30 days? Did you contact the Manila BI branch directly? I ask because I chatted with a visa agent just a few weeks ago who said the Manila office is NOT giving extensions (but the Angeles office is). Hopefully that is changed or will be changed.

[@tompeno9199]

What about the Exit visa? Is that still a requirement if you stay longer than 6 months?? I have a flight to the US next week and I've paid for my visa extension until beyond that date. Before though Ii remember hearing about needing a special Exit Visa. Please advise Jennifer! Thanks as always.

[@Pyrephoenixx]

Thank you for the information so what if I’m a green card holder only how long I can stay in Philippines

[@Patchy_patch]

Pag nag book ng ticket at ginawang for 2 months from arrival to departure. Kasi may free entry visa then mag extend ng another 29 days. Okay lang po ba di ma question?

[@sitetv8394]

You need to show a return ticket of no more than 30 days, so if you extend your visa in the Philippines for more than 30 days means you have to buy another ticket to go back home?

[@Mrpugi]

Where and when is the right time to apply for extended waver

[@loganwolf2403]

Miss Jennifer, again thank you for this updates. Paano kung same sex, Filipino ako Tapos American citizen partner ko, makakakuha ba ng one year visa ang asawa ko? We are flying to PH in May and stay until Aug. kailangan din ba niya ng travel/medical insurance at return ticket as a requirements?? Thank you.

[@rubyrose49]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but you could technically restart or reset the timeframe of a Balikbayan visa by traveling to another country and coming back. You'll probably get flagged if you do this multiple times or in extremely short time intervals. I'm traveling to the Philippines in a few weeks and I plan on visiting other countries as well, I'll be giving this a shot. I'd rather pay to see another country lol than pay the BI to get an extension. Of course I will get an extension if I need to but I am also planning on traveling to a nearby Asian country. It looks like countries like Thailand is cracking on this "practice". I'm planning on getting my dual citizenship while I'm there so I might not even need to get an extension. If anyone has any experience, feel free to comment.

[@kitty_s23456]

In theory, to be given balikbayan privilege of 1 year, the traveler must have been out of PH for at least 1 year. However, giving of BB privilege depends on the discretion of the Immigration Officer. Re: dual citizenship, You may apply for it at the Bureau of Immigration main office in Intramuros, Manila. Dual citizenship is good to have if you're a senior & intend to retire in PH (can get senior citizen benefits).

[@giosdad925]

Can you do a video on balikbaon (hope I spelled that right) spouse traveling with dual citizen planning to stay as long as possible. Process

[@joyagillon7761]

hi jen thank you for all your vedios its really helps.. how to aply or do balik bayan previlige..and requirements thank you.hope you reply..

[@drgui]

Or you can show your NSO/PSA issued birth certificate.

[@SuperMahalla]

How are you beautiful lady..thank you for everything you do God bless you always ..Just want to asked about my mom she immigrant in u.s but she was stock in Philippines.due of pandemic and she got sick.and she need to renew her green card.

[@basildubose]

Great video, thank you for such detail information. I have a question; no matter how long you extend your visa, if you leave the philippines for any reason. That visa extension is void and you will have to start over again? correct? it is a 'single entry" and what if i extend and get married and my new Ph wife and I leave the PH for Honeymoon? would I enter the Philippines under the BalikBayan Visa? in which I can then apply for 13A marriage visa while I am on the BalikBayan visa? Correct???

[@CyrptodenMissel]

Hi Jennifer: I am married to a Phillipino but had to leave on March 2020 because of Covid. My wife is not with me so I wanted to know how long I can stay as I am finally coming back next month.

[@geezaink]

Hi Jennifer, i arrived in Philippines 11th feb i went to BI office to extend for another 29 days but was refused as they said i had VOA and i needed a 9a visa to be able to extend , or as this changed now

[@johnpugh9457]

Do they still give you a sticker to put in your passport with the visa extension

[@dondonbonifacio1525]

Hi jenny

[@stellaagcaoili8908]

Hi Jennifer, thanks for the info. What are the requirements to take the visa free option. Do we still produce the birth certificate if you are a former Filipino?

[@kitty_s23456]

Yes. You'll need to show your old PH passport or PSA/ NSO birth certificate if you want to avail of balikbayan privilege (1 year stay).

[@GoyardDoubleCup]

I noticed when I recently went to the Philippines with my family in February my arrival stamp said "stay until" with the date being exactly a year from the current date on the stamp.(I'm a Fil-Am born) Would the balikbayan program still apply to me when I travel there again later in the year by myself or would I have to apply for tourist visa / extension? Another question is that would I need to have the tourist visa before hand if I decide to apply for extensions in the Philippines?

[@georgemarr8765]

Hi Jennifer. 1 month ago I asked you a question about onward flights when I arrive on a 59 day stay visa. Im disappointed you havent replied . George Marr is my name Jennifer, Im a UK CITIZEN and I'll be flying on a 1 way ticket as I hope to obtain a Retiree Visa while Im there. Jennifer your advice will be truly appreciated. My arrival date will be 26 September this year. Many thanks. George.

[@KhrykryVlogs]

Hi Jen , I’m a Dual Citizen , this coming July uwi kami sa Pinas with my American Husband ang nabili namin ticket stay in Philippines for 50 days . Ok Lang ba yon ?

[@PeterGonzalezAyres1932]

Hi Jenny. Here is my experience. I applied for the 29 days extension, for 3030 pesos. It took me about 3 hours. Next, I intend to apply for 3 months extension. How much will cost me this second time, please? Thanks for your services.

[@gietuddao2755]

Good morning Madam sa mga seafarer, paano po ba ang gagawin with one health pass? thanks and goid day

[@johnpugh9457]

I have a ticket for 59 days ,but can’t extend cos have to have a ticket for only 30 days, but if I had a 30 day ticket to extend but if I wanted to Extend I’d have to change my ticket which would cost me more money to change my ticket to stay. I’ve messaged you on Facebook messenger but nothing .

[@RhonawithHiminFinlandChannel]

Hi Miss Jennifer, thank you for this information. I woul just like to ask I have a partner from Finland and we just got married this year. He visited Philippine this year already under visa free . Can he visits Philippines the same year again? Thank you so much .

[@tyronevanblioemmenstein1011]

Does anyone know or can assist what is the best place for entry cebu or Manila because Manila prices of quarantine hotels is very expensive compared to cebu if anyone has more information what is easier for entry cebu or manila thanks

[@celiaroberto7769]

Jennifer I am US citizen do I need to get travel insurance? According to eaton squad it is lifted only up to April 15. Please make it clear.

[@almac4466]

I have LFT swabs supplied by UK national health service. When I do a test, I have to register it on my national health app. is this sufficient for Philippines immigration? I will do the test at home.