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How to Extend
Your Visa
​in Philippines

Visas and visa extensions such a headache!
​Luckily for you though, we've written this guide on how to extend your stay in the Philippines to help ease your pain.

Disclaimer:  We are by no means immigration experts -
we are just travelers who are sharing what we've learned during our experience.
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what you need

  • Tourist Visa Extension Form - You can print out and complete prior, or ask for one at office
  • Your Flight No. From When You Entered Philippines
  • Hotel Information - Name, Address, Phone Number,  E-Mail Address
  • Passport
  • Passport Photo 2" x 2" - White Background - Taken Within 3 Months
  • Black Ink Pen
  • Cash - 3130 PHP for 29 Days

what to wear

Be respectful - always cover your shoulders and knees while at an Immigration Office. Do not wear tank tops, short-shorts, bikinis, or open toed shoes. If you dress inappropriately security might not allow you to enter.

locations

Cebu:
Bureau of Immigration

Manila:
Bureau of Immigration - Head Office
Bureau of Immigration - Makati Extension Office

Puerto Princesa:
Bureau of Immigration

Tip:
 Staff go on lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

process

Upon arrival in the Philippines, you will receive a free 30 day visa at the airport. Since you're reading this blog post, we take it you'd like to stay longer than that. In order to extend your Philippines Visa, you must visit an Immigration Office before your visa expires. We would recommend heading to the office one (business) week prior.

Luckily, it only takes one visit to the office, the process is quite simple - you go up to one counter, with the completed form, photo, and passport. Then you'll wait a short while, and wait for your name to be called, once called, you'll go to the cashier counter, where you'll pay 3130PHP for a 29 Day Visa. You'll then be given a receipt, and have to wait another short while. They'll then call your name again, and you can go collect your stamped passport (so long as you have the receipt), and stay in the Philippines longer, yay!


Duration: 2-3 Hours Approx.

total cost

3130PHP/$81.16CAD/$60.57USD

looking for things to do in the philippines?

Be sure to check out the following for information for your trip to the Philippines.
Philippines Itinerary
Read up on our Philippines Itinerary for things to do, costs, and directions between each destination!
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    • Personal >
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      • Our Travel Horror Stories
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      • Why We Decided To Go Backpacking
  • Destinations
    • Asia >
      • Cambodia >
        • Cambodia Itinerary
        • Cambodia Vlogs
      • India >
        • India Itinerary
        • India Vlogs
      • Indonesia >
        • How to Extend Your Indonesia Visa
        • Indonesia Know Before You Go
        • Indonesia Itinerary
        • Indonesia Vlogs
      • Laos >
        • Blue Lagoons Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
        • Tubing Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
        • Laos Itinerary
        • Laos Vlogs
      • Philippines >
        • How to Extend Your Philippines Visa
        • Philippines Itinerary
        • Philippines Vlogs
      • Sri Lanka >
        • Sri Lanka Itinerary
        • Sri Lanka Vlogs
      • Thailand >
        • Thailand Know Before You Go
        • Thailand Itinerary
        • Thailand Vlogs
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        • Vietnam Know Before You Go
        • Vietnam Itinerary
        • Vietnam Vlogs
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      • Mexico >
        • Mexico Itinerary
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        • Ecuador Itinerary
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        • Machu Picchu on a Budget
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      • Blue Lagoons Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
      • Tubing Guide, Vang Vieng, Laos
    • How To's >
      • How to Get to Machu Picchu on a Budget
      • How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
      • How to Save Money for Travel
      • How to Save Money While Traveling
      • Visas >
        • How to Extend Your Indonesia Visa
        • How to Extend Your Philippines Visa
    • Lists >
      • Packing >
        • Top 25 Carry-On Essentials
        • Top 35 Backpacking Essentials
        • Men's Packing List
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