What is an Alien Certificate of Registration or ACR-I Card?
Alien Certificate of Registration ACR-I Card
The ACR-I card is a requirement for foreign nationals to hold after a certain period of time in the Philippines. It is also required by those foreign nationals to be able to leave the Philippines, together with an ECC (Exit/Emigration Clearance Certificate) [not instead of].
The ACR-I card is issued at a Philippines Bureau of Immigration office.
The Tourist ACR-I card
The Tourist ACR-I card has a validity of ONE year, and must be renewed annually.
Originally, the ACR-I card had to be handed in at Immigration when leaving the Philippines. This has now changed, and you retain it now, and it is still valid if you come back before it expires.
Common categories of the ACR-I card would be the Permanent Resident, Tourist, Student and Voluntary. (Full category list is shown at the bottom of this page.)
Application for an Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
Who can apply for an ACR-I card?
All foreign nationals who are visa holders of Temporary Visitor’s Visa or Tourist Visa who have stayed for more than fifty-nine (59) days in the Philippines, MUST apply for an ACR-I card.
The ACR I-Card application must be submitted together with the application for visa (Visa Extension).
Who MUST apply for an ACR-I card?
Who is required to apply for an ACR I-Card?
All foreign nationals under immigrant and non-immigrant visas including holders of Temporary Visitor’s Visa, who stayed for more than fifty nine (59) days in the Philippines are required to apply for an ACR-I Card at expiry of their first 59 days..
www.immigration.gov.ph/../faqs/acr-i-card
Some websites state: All foreigners who stay longer than 6 month in the Philippines on a Non Immigrant or Resident Visa, must have an ACR-I Card.
Renewal of an Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
Who can apply to renew an ACR-I card?
All foreign nationals who are existing ACR I-card holders and whose basis of renewal is any of the following:
Expiration of the one (1) year validity of the card.
– Re-registration of alien upon reaching the age of 14;
– Change of visa status;
– Replacement of ACR as required under the Alien Registration Act of 1950, as amended.
How much does an ACR-I card cost?
USD 50.00 plus Php 500.00
Why is this price in US Dollars ? No Idea !!!
What is an ACR-I card
New ACR-I card Issue
ACR-I card Renewal
What are the Benefits of an ACR-I Card ?
I liked this one from the Dept of Immigration:
4: Achieves higher revenues for the Bureau and the national government through increase in number of aliens who will register and improved efficiency in collection of fees.
However, they are needed if a foreigner wants to open a bank account.
Some websites have stated that a Tourist cannot get an ACR card, eg:
However, they can…
Categories of the ACR-i card
I am not going to stay in the Philippines for 59 days. However I need an ARC as part of the requirements from my bank to apply for a mortgage with my Filipina wife.
Is there a way I can still apply?
I’m from the UK
I would assume you could still apply for one. I can’t see then wanting to refuse your money. Worth asking at an immigration office. But.. they may only do it when you extend your visa, so get in before the first 30 days is up.
From my understanding of the system, you can only apply for an ACR-1 card after 59 days which is basically stay for 30 days from your entry stamp on your passport. Prior to that expiring apply for visa waiver & get your visa extended which will last for 29 days. I have always used a travel agent cause it’s pandemonium at immigration in Intramurus. Travel agents is Sharp Travel, Alexander House, Amorsolo St, Manila. They’re on the 4th floor, ask for Ronald. Hope this helps.
Normally I think you would be correct on that, for a standard ACR-I card, which is compulsory from 59 days.
There is, or was, an option for a voluntary ACR-I card, which is a different colour, Red for Voluntary.
The voluntary card is stated as being available for three groups:
– Balikbayan
– Tourist less than 59 days
and
– 47(a)(2) exempt
I will add this information to the main page content.
I visited imigration office yesterday for get ACR coz for open bank account. BTW I had one month Visa ND it’s my first visit in Philippines. So imigration said u must extend ur visa extension first then u can apply ACR. So I applied visa extension plus ACR card together under express (urgent) service. They just required my passport ND my condominium address so I got two month Visa extension ND for ACR card, they gave me receipt ND gave me two weeks to receive ACR card.
Let’s c. If I can get after two weeks.
Hi, do we need to put our social security number at the TIN number where we sign the ACR I-card application, or do we put N/A? Thanks
I assume that I left mine blank when I did my ACR, as I didn’t have either number.
Thanks Admin.
I’m about to apply for the SRRV at the PRA and the bank where I wired the funds to said I need an ACR even though they have the original letter of introduction from the PRA. My question is do I need to maintain both the ACR and SRRV?
The SRRV website (https://pra.gov.ph/srrv/#benefits) says: Exemption from: • Philippine Bureau of Immigration ACR-I Card (Annual Report)
But, the Immigration pages states: Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic Act No. 562, as amended, also known as the “Alien Registration Act of 1950”, ALL registered aliens shall, within the first sixty (60) days of every calendar year or from 01 January 2019 until 01 March 2019, report in person to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Main Office at Intramuros, Manila; or to the nearest participating offices.
How to read the above, and get the right answer?
Is an SRRV holder exempt from the annual report, but still need an ACR-I card?
That may be a possibility. The Immigration department should tell you, at the right time.
However, your question is related to a bank account, so the only answer that counts, is what YOUR BANK requires.
I was told that I could not open a bank account with just the Tourist version of the ACR-I, but one bank let me.
Different Banks seem to have different rules for themselves.
I just checked a bit more, and found that the ACR card for an SRRV holder is optional.
It is shown at: http://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/acr-i-card
as ( f. Voluntary Registrant SRRV )
Maybe some people need to get one for Bank requirements.
If my wife has an iCard and we haven’t paid the annual report fee thing but need to travel immediately can she do so at the airport?
Most people have various issues when leaving things until they get to the airport, some then have to go to an Immigration office in the city, and miss their flight.
It may be best to sort it out in advance.
Hi, do I need returning ticket with this card. Or One way is fine?
Most airlines require that you need a return ticket to travel to the Philippines, but some don’t.
It seems to vary depending on the airline, and country of departure.
As an example of this, even a Balikbayan visa holder (Former Filipino or spouse of Filipino), travelling to the Philippines from Australia, requires a return ticket, according to the Philippine Consulate in Sydney.
An ACR-i card is much less than a Balikbayan Visa.
Hi good day po, I have an American husband. We got married on Feb. 14, 2018. He is currently using the Balik Bayan Visa which is good for 1 year. My question is, will he able to apply for the ACR? We havent really have any idea about this card until the bank required this one on him. We live here in Cebu and we will be flying to Manila to apply for the ACR. Since it has been said that application will be done for just 1 day and we only planned to stay in Manila for 2 days, is it possible to deliver the ACR card here in Cebu once the processing is done?
Can a foreigner apply for a permanent residency instead of ARC? I have a friend who is staying here more than a year and keep renewing his ARC. He has a child but not married to a filipino. He plans to stay here in the Philippines just to support his child needs.
I think you mean ACR? And yes, anyone can apply for an ICR, rather than an ACR.
The Philippines website appears to say it is only for those who are married to a citizen.
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/permanent-resident-visa
However, ths might be an option to look at: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/visa-requirements/immigrant-visa/quota-visa
Hi good day po, I have an American husband. We got married on Feb. 14, 2018. He is currently using the Balik Bayan Visa which is good for 1 year. My question is, will he able to apply for the ACR? We havent really have any idea about this card until the bank required this one on him. We live here in Cebu and we will be flying to Manila to apply for the ACR. Since it has been said that application will be done for just 1 day and we only planned to stay in Manila for 2 days, is it possible to deliver the ACR card here in Cebu once the processing is done?
Can’t you apply for it Cebu? The office at J Centre Mall is listed as taking and processing ACR applications.
When I did my last one, I was told to come back to my local Immigration office, and collect it after 7 days.
It does not say that. Why would you need to be married to get Permanent Residency? lol
It said this:
To qualify for this visa, the applicant must prove that:
He contracted a valid marriage with a Philippine citizen.
The marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws
I am surprised that the page for permanent residency in the Philippines does not show anything for those who are not married to a Filipino. In fact I can’t find anything that seems to allow Permanent residency without being married, other than possibly that special quota option that I mentioned.
Do you know of any Permanent visa option for those not married to a Filipino?
The early retirement visa program should work?
Although not technically a permanent visa, this could work well for the circumstances, if at least 35 years old.
The early retirement visa (SRRV) gives Indefinite stay with multiple-entry/exit privileges, for an annual visa fee, and a lump sum deposit in a PRA Bank (or property purchase).
Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)
Hi
I have a valid ACR but I have exit Manila in Nov 2018.Now I want to go to Manila again so do I need to apply for a visa or I can go and have visa on arrival with valid ACR?
Most tourist will get a new visa on arrival.
However, visitors from some countries are not able to this.
It is best to check with the embassy in your country, if you are from one of those countries.
Hi
I have a valid ACR but I have exit Manila in Nov 2018.Now I want to go to Manila again so do I need to apply for a visa or I can go and have visa on arrival with valid ACR
Good evening! I hope you can help me.
Apologies in advance because this is lengthy.
My husband holds a Permanent Resident Visa (by marriage to me, a Filipina) granted on March 2014. He left the Philippines for overseas employment and didn’t come back until April 2017.
Therefore, he wasn’t able to renew his ACR within those 3yrs.
When we arrived on April 2017, we didn’t had the chance to renew his ACR because i waa diagnosed with a brain tumor whilst pregnant.
The reason being is, he couldn’t leave me at home alone because i am prone to seizures.
Now, last week someone stole his wallet whilst in a public transportation (too buy my medicine) with his ACR in it.
We filed for affidavit of loss in thw city hall and then a police report.
I have read from some expat experiences that they also have to advertise in a national newspaper regarding his lost ACR.
Questions:
1) IS THIS TRUE??? Regarding the advertising in a national newspaper of the lost ACR?
2) How much will it cost for us to pay for a re-issuance of a LOST and EXPIRED ACR?
3) Will my husband get in trouble for not renewing his ACR when he arrived last April 2017?
Any relevant information, reply or personal experience will be helpful.
God bless!!!
Hi, my 4 months old daughter’s visa waiver is expiring on nov 29.
1. When is the deadline to apply ACR i-card?
2. Shall she come or i can apply it on behalf of her?
3. How much are the fees?
Thanks.
When you go to renew the visa, BEFORE November 29, you will do the ACR-I card if required at the Bureau of Immigration. An ACR-I card is needed after staying for more than fifty nine (59) days in the Philippines.
As a 4 month old child, I am not sure, but if it was me, I would take her, just in case. Philippines Immigration are not always as easy as we might like them to be.
How much does an ACR-I card cost?
USD 50.00
Plus Php 500.00
Hi – would like to ask: Can a student who is waiting of the issuance of the ACR-I card leave the country while it hasn’t been released? The student in question has already received her 9f student visa but the ACR-I card is still being processed. She would like to travel at Christmas for holiday, but we are not sure if the ACR-I card would be ready by then. Can she travel without the ACR-I card being completely processed? Thank you in advance for your help
Yes. But make sure to carry the receipt for the ACR-I card payment while going through immigration, it may be asked for, as proof.
I had to leave while my ACR-I card was being processed, but before it would be ready for me, and I was told to do that by the local BoI. I had no problems.
Good day
May I ask, can the foreign visitor apply an ACR even his visa is expired yet? He has given visa for 59 days. Thank you
You apply for the ACR-i card when you apply for renewal of your visa. You should never let a visa expire, always renew on time.
I am not sure what you mean by “even his visa is expired yet?” I think you mean NOT expired yet.
Hi just want to ask my husband ACR I CARD was expired and his planning to go back to phils for 28days he need to renew his card or not?thanks
My fiance need to apply ACR I’D Do we need to do that in BOI manila?
You can do it it almost any BoI office.
Good evening! I hope you can help me.
Apologies in advance because this is lengthy.
My husband holds a Permanent Resident Visa (by marriage to me, a Filipina) granted on March 2014. He left the Philippines for overseas employment and didn’t come back until April 2017.
Therefore, he wasn’t able to renew his ACR within those 3yrs.
When we arrived on April 2017, we didn’t had the chance to renew his ACR because i waa diagnosed with a brain tumor whilst pregnant.
The reason being is, he couldn’t leave me at home alone because i am prone to seizures.
Now, last week someone stole his wallet whilst in a public transportation (too buy my medicine) with his ACR in it.
We filed for affidavit of loss in thw city hall and then a police report.
I have read from some expat experiences that they also have to advertise in a national newspaper regarding his lost ACR.
Questions:
1) IS THIS TRUE??? Regarding the advertising in a national newspaper of the lost ACR?
2) How much will it cost for us to pay for a re-issuance of a LOST and EXPIRED ACR?
3) Will my husband get in trouble for not renewing his ACR when he arrived last April 2017?
Any relevant information, reply or personal experience will be helpful.
God bless!!!
Hello admin, I just wanted to ask if its possible not to apply for ACR-I for 3months staying here in the philippines? Thanks in advance..
It is said that all registered aliens whose stay in the Philippines has exceeded fifty-nine (59) days must have one. It is done at the same time as the normal Visa renewal. I would assume it cannot be avoided.
My ACR-i card did run out once, and even though I was leaving before my visa expired, I had to renew the ACR-I card before I was allowed to leave.
Wow so much misinformation on here…
That’s a pretty pointless comment, when no one knows what you are referring to. Especially when some have said this site is wrong because a Tourist does not need an ACR-I card. However, they were wrong, as it is compulsory after a certain time.
Most of the info is direct from the Philippines Immigration, and peoples personal experiences.
There may be some things that get outdated, which you may be referring to, and it would help people if you contributed by saying what they are, if you are aware of any.
Thanks
Should not have to do YOUR homework.
I don’t actually have to do any of this myself either, it isn’t as if I get paid for it.
I choose to do it, to try to help people. I just wish more people would help others too.
Don’t be put off by trolls like Dan, they didn’t come for information, but to make inane comments like the above. Keep up the good work.
I run a similar site to this and as far as I can see on this topic no misinformation which is more than can be said of most of the sites which allow comments to go unmoderated. Well done
Good day, I just want to ask if how long does it takes to have a renewal of the ACR card? my husband is a korean but his ACR card expired but the visa is still not expired.. but he don’t stay here for so long.. and how much does it cost to have renewal of ACR?
The ACR card for a visitor can take a week or two. However, it may not be needed, even though you may need to apply for it.
My ACR card expired even though I had a few months left on my 6 month visa.
However, because I needed an ECC to leave the country, and an up to date ACR card is needed to get an ECC, I was told that I had to apply for an ACR card. But, I was also told that I could only apply for an ACR card at the same time as applying for a Visa extension.
So; I had to apply for a visa extension, and an ACR card at the same time as applying for the ECC. I was flying a few days later, but they said I didn’t need the actual ACR card, I just had to show the receipt for the payment for it at the airport, if they asked.
Total cost was about 6,000 pisos for it all.
This only applies if you have been in the Philippines for 6 months or more, on that trip. Under 6 months, and the ECC is not required, and they don’t seem to ask for an ACR card at the airport for short term visitors.
I was told I could collect the ACR card the next time I came to the Philippines.
Does having and ACR card mean you don’t need a onward flight when coming back to the Phil’s after a trip leaving the Phil’s.
Not that I am aware of, they even used to collect the ACR card when people left.
An ACR card is not a visa, nor is it a guarantee of a visa.
I would like to ask if possible that my boyfriend who is an italian businessman can open a bank account under his name without residency certificate?thank you for the response
Some banks will allow it, but others will not.
I opened one with the PSB while on a visitor visa.
Hi what is the requirement in getting ACR? do u need to be married to be able to have one?
All foreign nationals under immigrant and non-immigrant visas including holders of Temporary Visitor’s Visa, who stayed for more than fifty nine (59) days in the Philippines are required to apply for an ACR-I Card at expiry of their first 59 days.
Everyone, married or not.
Hello, just want to ask if a person can apply for the ACR if he/she just stayed in Philippines just for a week or two weeks only, not more than 59 days.
I think you can apply, but as they can take a week or two, you may not receive it before you leave.
i have a fiance who lived in the states an he”s already retired over there. and were getting married soon this year. he wants to stayhere in the philippines for a year. is a ACR necessary for him? hope you get back my message and i appriciate.. thank u
Once he arrives in the Philippines he will get an ACR card when he does a visa renewal. It is compulsory after 60 days.
If he is already there, the same should apply, and immigration will automatically do it at the correct time.
I’m naturalized Filipino born citizen now holding foreign nationality. For me to hold any transaction or simply opening a bank account I’m required to present ACR. How do I acquire it? Can do it on line.Which form to be filled up? If can be done though on line can I authorize someone to collect in behalf of me.
Good day. What is the requirements to get a ACR, my friend want to get a ACR and he is chinese and he work here he only have Passport and TIN as her valid ID thanks
He needs to go to the Dept of Immigration, with passport and visa, and submit the application. They will have all the relevant forms there.
Hi Admin
I am Australian but I was born in Philippines and since I was born in Philippines, I am allowed to stay in Philippines for one year. AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN IS NOT REQUIRED BY PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO GET A VISA IF THE PURPOSE OF VISITING PHILIPPINE IS JUST BEING TOURIST and with my case I could stay for one year. Now since I am allowed to stay for year without VISA, WHAT SHOULD I DO in order for me to ICR.
Hi Admin
I am Australian but I was born in Philippines and since I was born in Philippines, I am allowed to stay in Philippines for one year. AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN IS NOT REQUIRED BY PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO GET A VISA IF THE PURPOSE OF VISITING PHILIPPINE IS JUST BEING TOURIST and with my case I could stay for one year. Now since I am allowed to stay for year without VISA, WHAT SHOULD I DO in order for me to apply for ICR.
Hi.. just wanna ask if this ACR-I card is really required for baby? Last year, I got 1 for my daughter because she is an egyptian passport holder and we stay in Philippines for 4 mos., we just keep it, we didn’t use it anywhere. Till now it is not clear with me what is the purpose of that i-card? Can we go Philippines using that I-card, no need to process visa for her? Thanks.
An Tourist ACR-I card cannot be used instead of a visa. I am not really sure how they use it, other than as a type of ID card. When mine expired, I was told not to worry and just get another when I go to renew my visa again. You need a valid visa to get an ACR-i card.
Hi,
My husband is Omani we applied for voluntary ACR I Card..The BI staff told us to extend his visa first for 1month coz his tourist visa is only for 1 month just to complete the 59days requirements on applying acr i card..other says that the validity of the ACR I Card is depend on the extension that you applied to the visa..so it means that the validity of the acr card is only for 1month?…2days after the application he flew back to oman and leave SPA for me to get the ACR card..pls help me on this he always visit here in the Philippines every 4mos..so by the time he come back here his acr card is already expire..
It actually seems pointless getting an ACR-i card, if you are staying for a short time each trip.
I had to get one when I left, but only because I needed an ECC to be able to leave and my ACR had already expired. Immigration had previously told me to renew it in a few months time when my 6 month visa expired. But I left before my visa expired, and, like you, had to get another months visa renewal, just to get the ACR card, so I could get an ECC and leave…
I never picked up the ACR card, so not sure about the validity period, but I expected it to be valid for a year, as I was told I could collect it next time I came, even though my visa would have expired.
Is there a reason he needs an ACR-i card?
Hi Admin,
Thank you for the quick response, He need the ACR I-card coz we are planning to open a joint account when he come back..He only stays here for 2 to 3weeks every 4mos that’s why we need to prepare the necessary documents.
Hi Ma’am Mhiya!
Did the Admin answered already ?
my expiry date of ACR card is on 18th january 2018, and im going for a vacation so that i will be arriving on 16th of january. so do they allow me in the airport? and what’s the re entry permit of acr card?
ACR card could be an issue (if expired) only when dealing with the bureau or when leaving. I don’t think anyone will ever ask you the ACR card on arrival and anyway it s not even expired in this case. Is it a tourist ACR card?
it’s a student visa.
Hi admin my friend over stay for 1 year and 2 months in the philippines does he need acr and how much would it be?
He will need to get an ACR card before leaving the Philippines, as it is needed to get the ECC (Exit Certificate), and of course all unpaid visas, together with all unpaid ACR fees, will need to be paid, with the penalties, before being able to leave.
You need to review this: https://www.in-philippines.com/how-much-are-the-penalties-for-overstaying-as-a-tourist-in-the-philippines/
It could run up to about 40-50,000 pesos.
If I have a valid ACR card do I need an onward plane ticket out of the Philippines to obtain re-entry? I have been out of the Philippines for 2 months?
By the rules, you almost certainly will require one, although I have never been asked to show my return/outward ticket on arrival. It has only even been asked for at the airport of departure when flying to the Philippines. The airline want you to have one in case you are refused entry, and they have to fly you back again. That is what was explained to me when I tried to go to the Philippines on a one way ticket.
An ACR card is not a guarantee of entry.
Hi admin. If you are entering the Philippines with a one way ticket and an outward ticket to another Asia country, let’s say Macau, will that suffice?
I have known people that have done similar to that. Australia to Manila then Manila to London.
I have also never needed to show my outband ticket, when arriving at Manila.
Hi, is it possible to renew my Alien Card from the UK? I am not returning to the Philippines until January 2018 and my card expires in October 2017. I am wondering if i can renew at the embassy in the UK. Thanks for any advice, Matt.
The need for this ACR card confuses me.
When mine expired, while in the Philippines, I went to renew it and was told I can’t renew until my visa needs renewing. So I had to wait until I did the next visa renewal.
Tnat was a wasted trip, but it got worse. I ended up leaving before my visa (a 6 month one) expired, and I needed the ECC to leave. To get the ECC I needed an ACR card, and to get that I needed to renew my visa even though I didn’t need the visa renewal.
If you have no need for one, then just get one again when you return to the Philippines.
gd pm i ask what is the requirements of aileen certification my fiance he wants to take a aileen certification he is a france nationality..what is the processing
The Bureau of Immigration will tell him when he needs it, at the time he does his visa renewal.
Can my husband get an ACR card even though he was granted BB visa thru me? He wants to open a bank account in his name. Thanks
The answer is maybe. I have heard that some people have got them on a Balikbayan visa, but others say they can’t.
I suggest going in and applying, and explain why it is needed.
Maybe the ones that didn’t get it, never explained why it was needed, and weren’t given one because it isn’t needed by law.
Hello, i’m was a Philippine citizen and turned into US citizen recently. I got my passport changed just this month. The problem is, i already enrolled in a school at the Philippines since I’m planning to study there. I’m planning to apply for a dual citizenship when I get back, but school starts pretty soon. Do i need this still?
May i know how long it will take to get the ACR id after the personal appearance in immigration? Thank you.
Hi there. Does a naturalized citizen of any country other than Philippines still need to apply for an ACR if applying for a bank account in the Philippines? We’ve been Filipino’s since birth but changed our citizenship 3yrs ago. Thanks!
If you have some suitable Philippine ID then I doubt if it would be an issue.
My frnd is staying in phillpenes as medical student and she applied for ACRcard . But unfortunatly it will be little late, and now she want to go on vacation to India for a month. Is it a problem while returning she will face some problem due to that she don’t have acr card.
Is it compulsory to have it?
She is on student visa for 5year
Plz reply
Thank you
It is compulsory to have it, but no one ever asked for mine when arriving.
It was needed to apply for the ECC though. Or at least the receipt for payment.
Hi Anil! That is my concern too.. May I know how long already since your friend applied for ACR? Did she already get her id or not yet?
What and why tourist need to have the ACR ??? It this there personal background and information?? This ACR help our country to protect from terrorist ??
It just seems to be another record of a tourist in the the country that stays longer than a few weeks. It doesn’t seem to be used for anything else though.
Did ACR help to know forrienger come to PHILIPPINES..if good or they do bad in there country.. I’m just worried because more tourist coming to PHILIPPINES is terrorist.. this ACR help to know the personal background of the tourist ????
Hello, good day. My friend wants to apply for ACR; what is the maximum time that she can stay here in the Philippines if she apply as TOURIST in ACR? Thank you very much. I am looking forward to your reply.
Depending on the persons nationality, it can be 3 years with regular visa renewals. After 3 years people are supposed to leave and start again.
Thank you very much.
Can I apply online,
Paul
Not as far as I am aware.
Fingerprints and photo requirements make it a personal appearance application.
I have a 13 a probationary card I am leaving the philppines in April 2018 my card expires July 2018 do I pay my exit clearance at the airport and what are the fees my wife has a cr 1 USA visa we are going home to the USA but one day may come back to live
A 13a Visa holder, being a resident, is able to apply for the ECC-B clearance at the airport when leaving temporarily. The queues are normally not to bad, but you can also obtain this at a Bureau of Immigration office, a few days (I suggest a minimum of 3 working days) before your flight if you prefer.
The current cost has been mentioned recently at about P2,380 and P2,850 by different people, and you need your original passport, ACR I-Card and flight ticket.
A foreigner would want to buy a condominium here in the Philippines. Is ACR required in purchasing the said property?
An ACR card is needed for any stay after a pretty short time (59) days, so it would be expected to have one. However, I somehow feel it wouldn’t be asked for, unless as a form of ID, although a passport would seem to be enough.
hello i have one doubt if anybody knows please tell me. do i need to do the annual Report at immigration? Im a Tourist ACR I – Card holder. i dont think i need to do it but if anyone knows please answer
I never needed to. I think it is only for residents, not visitors.
thanks!
I have doubt with my korean boyfriend if he is telling the truth that he is single., but with the help of ACR i prove it that he is single..
One day he forgot his passport together with his ACR in our house and i saw the information in civil status and he is single ..
My boss need a bank account in the Philippines as he travel here regularly. Is it possible to obtain an ACR card straight away (within the first 7 days) upon entry to the Philippines in order to open a bank account? Or would he have to wait 59 days before he could make the application
I have the same problem here
I have the same case here ..
Can ACR-I Holder allowed to drive a car? He has his drivers liscensed from a country where he come from…Do he needs to get his drivers licensed here? Please answer
ACR-I card has no bearing on driving.
Foreigners can drive in the Philippines for up to 90 days after their arrival provided that their license is in English.
https://www.in-philippines.com/driving-in-the-philippines-on-a-foreign-licence/
If the foreign driver’s license is not written in English, such driver’s license should always be accompanied by an Official English translation issued by the Local Embassy of the issuing country.
They then need to get a Philippine driver licence.
http://www.lto.gov.ph/index.php/faqs/driver-s-licensing/
I need a bank account in the Philippines as I travel there regularly. Is it possible to obtain an ACR card straight away (within the first 7 days) upon entry to the Philippines in order to open a bank account? Or would I have to wait 59 days before I could make the application.
Does ACR-I that being applied by any nationality except Philippines passport holder need ticket out from Phillipines? Do they need to show the immigration a confirm ticket out from Philippines as soon as they land in Philippines?
You dont get an ACR card until after you have been in the Philippines for a period.
Also, immigration are only interested in the ACR when you leave.
On all my trips in, I have never been asked to see a return ticket by immigration. But was always asked at the departing airport in my home country, when heading to the Philippines.
Do our children (both under 4 years old) require this card as well or are they covered under ours?
I just found this from a 1991 regulation.
Note: These prices were quoted years ago.
Thank you
Hi Jared…just wanted to ask if you got ACR for your children?..I have the same questions for mine as well, we have been staying in Philippines for 8mnths now and just realized if I need to get ACR for my kids.
Thanks in advance!
On form 2015-08-002 it ask for “ACR NUMBER”. Where on card is the ACR Number
That’s a good question, and one I wondered about too.
There are two numbers on the ACR-i card, or maybe three depending on your visa status.
A resident once told me that the number is on the front at the line at the bottom, where it says: Cert of Res:
His had a number, mine had the words “Not an Entry Visa“.
I think that section is the Visa number not the ACR number.
There is a number on the front, at the left, above the chip. The example one in the above post begins with F1405….
That’s the number I use.
Hello.. I have a friend under 9(g) visa and her visa will be valid only until Jan 21. Due to some circumstances, she can’t extend her visa until Jan 20 but she must leave the country on Jan 24, means the interim visa also not possible. Could you suggest what she can do with this situation? Is leaving the country without extend her visa and return with tourist visa possible? Thanks.
JoJo. Your friend MUST renew the Visa, before it expires. She can do this at any BoI at any time before the Visa expiry date.
They may be able to grant a Visitor Visa if the 9g cannot be renewed. But she must go to the BoI office and see what can be done as soon as possible.
Other than that, she will have to pay all the costs and penalties / fines etc at the airport and face delays.
This could cause missing a flight if not enough time is allowed.
Being able to board the flight without paying the visa renewal and penalties is very unlikely.
Foreign Nationals who shall apply for the reversion of their immigration visa to temporary visitor/tourist to continue to stay legally in the Philippines
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/services/others/downgrading-of-visa
Hi admin
I just want ask about getting Driver License here in the Philippines. Im korean citizen. I was go to the LTO to get driver license, but they said i need Get ACR i card ( Alien Certificate Of Registration ) im just 18 years old. How to get ACR I CARD??
You go to an immigration office, where they do the visa renewals.
After 59 days in the Philippines you need to get one anyway, even from the age of 14.
18 is the age of majority (ie: Adult) in the Philippines.
Is consulate general of the philippine san francisco and alien certificate of registration are the same? And do the red ribbon symbolize also a filipino citizen?