How much is the Overstaying Fee for Tourists in the Philippines?
Most Tourists to the Philippines are allowed to stay for 30 days before needing to apply for a Visa. The first Tourist Visa extension is the initial extension of twenty-nine (29) days, taking the visit up to 59 days.
This is commonly followed by a two month extension, although some Bureau of Immigration offices allow a 6 month extension.
If a person stay in the Philippines without a Valid Visitor Visa, then penalties are applied, and added to the unpaid Visa fees.
These combined penalties and fees can add up over time and can be something like the following figures:
I have calculated the following approximate costs for overstay payments including Visa Fees, ACR cards and Penalties.
Pesos:
4,310 From One day to One Month Overstay (Updated Sept 2017)
6,000 Total for between One and Two Months Overstay (Updated July 2018)
13,000 Total for Up to Three Month Overstay
15,000 Total for Up to Four Month Overstay
17,000 Total for Up to Five Month Overstay
18,000 Total for Up to Six Months Overstay
20,000 Total for Up to Seven Month Overstay
22,000 Total for Up to Eight Month Overstay
24,000 Total for Up to Nine Month Overstay
26,000 Total for Up to Ten Month Overstay
28,000 Total for Up to Eleven Month Overstay
30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay
60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay
90,000 Total for Up to Three Years Overstay
120,000 Total for Up to Four Years Overstay
150,000 Total for Up to Five Years Overstay
180,000 Total for Up to Six Years Overstay
210,000 Total for Up to Seven Years Overstay
240,000 Total for Up to Eight Years Overstay
270,000 Total for Up to Nine Years Overstay
300,000 Total for Up to Ten Years Overstay
450,000 Total for Up to Fifteen Years Overstay
Note: These are approximate costs. Immigration will determine the exact cost when you visit their office.
A reasonable ‘estimate’ can be made by calculating 3,000 pesos for every month of Overstay. Or about 30,000 for each year.
These figures are approximate calculations based on 2016 fees. They may reduce the cost if they base it on the actual fees dues for older years, which may be less than the 2016 fees.
Charges can also be higher in some cases, such as one example in the comments below:
Pesos:
79,500 For a 19 months overstay.
Financial Penalties for Visa Overstay in the Philippines:
The minimum penalties appear to be:
- All Visa Extension Fees not previously paid.
- Fine for Overstaying – (additional) Php 500.00 per month
- Motion for Reconsideration for Overstaying – (additional) Php 500.00
I have read that the Overstay fee for just a few days would be about 4,000 pesos.
This would be the 3,030 peso first Visa Extension fee + Overstay Fees. (2015 fees)
If the Overstay is for over one month, but less than two months, then I would guess that the fee would be closer to 12,000 peso, made up as follows:
3,030 pesos – First Visa Extension fee
7,340 pesos – Next Visa Extension fee plus the ACR-i card fee
1,000 pesos – Fine for Overstaying (2 months)
500 pesos – Motion for Reconsideration for Overstaying
If the Overstay is for just over one year, then I would guess that the fee would be closer to 35,000 peso, PLUS possible DEPORTATION. The fee would be made up as follows (assume figures for 13 months):
3,030 pesos – First Visa Extension fee
22,490 pesos – Six x 2 month Visa Extension fees plus the ACR-i card fee
6,000 pesos – Fine for Overstaying (12 months)
500 pesos – Motion for Reconsideration for Overstaying
plus maybe one ACR-i card renewal fee
That is my guess, based on the actual costs for Normal Visas last year. If anyone has paid an Overstay Fee, please give details in the comments box below, showing the date and the fee paid and the total days overstayed. Thank you.
The Official Statement for Visa Extensions is:
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.
Overstaying Foreigners in the Philippines
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.
Sourced from: www.immigration.gov.ph/…/234-honorable-secretary
More stories on the Exit Clearance Certificate at:
- http://www.abcdiamond.com/philippines-and-the-exit-clearance-certificate-ecc
- https://www.in-philippines.com/requirements-for-an-ecc-exit-clearance-certificate
Testing
I arrived here in the Philippines during the heat of the covid 19 pandemic which seemed like everyday a lockdown, I wanted to extend my visa but was unable to travel 5 hours away due to lockdowns and being told I would have to quarinetine for 14 there and once I got home which was insane! I have been here for 14 months expired visa I want to pay the fines fees and bring my visa up to date! I went with an online visa service which turned out to be a scam they scanned me for 60k peso no visa lying bastards so now I learn my visa expired I’m so paranoid that I’ve thought about kayaking from Palawan to the tip of Malaysia lol but I need to know can I just pay the fines and leave I don’t want to stay I want to leave this hell hole…ive been robbed scammed used and Im so fustrated !
I am pretty sure they are normally lenient during the COVID times, so you need to get to an office when you can, and sort it out.
I did read that you need to apply for an extension within 30 days after the lockdown is lifted. Otherwise normal rules apply, fines etc.
That should mean you just pay the fines, and leave.
I also suggest reading this guide on leaving: https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/covid-19/departingfromtheph
No more quarantine measures, just mainly the vaccine to fly out now. Go talk to immigration, they are pretty understanding. I think you can plead your case if you show the receipt for the online scam to them. Also request a reconsideration for your visa to be updated. You will need to pay overstay fees but you should have time to plan an exit. I would not fear them, just be honest and they should work with you to help you exit. If you have no money, you can declare indigent status. In that case go to your country’s embassy first. Good luck.
Hello i have been here since 2011 Sept im planning on going back to USA in march but i would like to know how much im looking at for penalty and overstay fees i get monthly pension from USA im just wondering how much im looking at also if i pay all my fine b4 i go will i be able to return in 6 months i know i have to ghee off the blacklist b4 leaving and i know i need to have money on hand when i go to the office im just worried ill be banned from reentering in 6 months so on martch it will be 66 months ive overstayed
Hi Admin,my husband is British-Nigerian(British Mom,Nigerian Dad),but uses a Nigerian passport,we have been married for over 2 years now and live here in Philippines,he came into philippines with a lot of money and we invested in some businesses,and a loan business with a capital of 500k pesos,the lady that managed the business(filipina) ran away with the money,the case is with the police and the barangay(we have documents for prove).Before now,he had always renewed his visa a week before expiring,but since we lost all our money,he has been unable to renew his visa,as he only get’s just 10k pesos for his allowance,we pay house rent,bills and feeding,nothing left for savings or renewing his visa,we’re so worried he might be deported and we don’t want that to happen,please kindly advice us what to do?
Hello Admin,
Me ( Filipina) and my American husband is going to Philippines for 1 and half month visit. I heard that American can stay for a month with out visa. Can he apply an extension visa before 7 days he’s stay will expired in the Philippines or he can apply an extension of his stay right away in the airport immigration after he step his foot in the Philippines? He don’t have a return ticket yet. We are moving to Africa after our visit in the Philippines. And we will wait for His tickets in the Philippines. Is it possible that He can enter Philippines with out return tickets? Any Advice Please. and thank you for your time.
Some people have got a 29 day extension at the airport, but I heard that most have to get it done at a BoI office.
I’ve always had a return ticket but never been asked to show it at Manila airport on arrival.
hi admin
I overstayed since Oct 10, 2015 9(f), till now, i just want to go back home and stay there, can u tell me how much should i pay, i am ready to pay the amount whatever it is. I had finacial difficulties and other issues back home. I need ur help pls reply me regarding this. cause i have already booked a flight going back at oct 30, i want to be prepared so i want get stoped at the airport for lacking funds.
Without an ECC you will not be allowed to board a plane anyway. You will be sent to a BoI office who will need all your visas up to date before issuing the ECC.
You need to go to a BoI as soon as you can.
The figures in the post show an indication of the cost for a one year overstay. You will probably need a bit more than that for over 1 year.
Hi admin i just want to know if ECC certifies that i payed for overstaying fees? And i can leave the country? I already paid for 12k plus at immigration but theres no indication of my receipt that i paid for overstaying fees. I suppose to have my flight last November 29 but i wasnt able to make the board because the immigration told me to get the ECC.
An ECC should indicate that everything is OK. I doubt very much if they would issue one to someone without a valid visa. An ECC gives clearance for you to leave the country. I would imagine you have a current visa in your passport now.
Hi admin im going back home to visit my family and my boyfriend is coming with me he has canadian passport we will be staying for 33 day i know he is allowed to stay without visa for 30 days but we r staying 33 days. Can we get waiver for 3 days? Or apply for visa? Can u please give us some advice..on what to do? Can we get visa upon arrival? Thanks!
He will need to get the visa renewal option. No real other option. But not too expensive.
Even one day over without a visa gets a penalty.
Some people have got a 29 day extention, up to 59 days, on arrival at the airport, but most say it cant be done.
It would be worth asking. It is under 4,000 peso. My last one was 3,030 but done at a BoI office.
Hello admin
I’m overstay here is since 2 month 20 days I lost my passport also I am ready to pay all is it possible for deportation bcoz I want to extension of visa
Deportation for a small overstay as that is very unlikely.
US citizen (filipino born) with 3 kids stayed here on Balikbayan Visa last December 2014 but the mother (not married) of the kids was not given Balikbayan visa but extended her visa for 3 months then they paid for 1 month extension only. They are planning to leave by November.
Will the cost be:
30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay
60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay
him and kids — 30,000 x 4 = 120,000.00
mother – 60,000
——————————————————-
180,000 ?
Any suggestion on how to lessen the cost? He’s also planning to apply for dual citizenship. Will it help to apply for dual citizenship first? Or it must be fixed first?
Those costs are approximate and I would expect visa issues would need to be sorted before a new visa type is applied for.
However, anything can be possible. You do need to discus this with the local BoI office though. Just be ready to pay up in full if they need it there and then.
hi admin
I overstayed since mid 2012 9(f), till now, i just want to go back home and stay there, can u tell me how much should i pay, i am ready to pay the amount whatever it is. I had finacial difficulties and other issues back home. I need ur help pls reply me regarding this. cause i have already booked a flight going back at oct 20, i want to be prepared so i want get stoped at the airport for lacking funds.
From what I have seen and heard, the airport will refuse to allow you to board, and will send you to a BoI office to update your visas and pay penalties.
You need to go there now, to your nearest BoI office, and pay all fees to update your visa situation, and get an ECC.
150,000 is the estimate on the post above, but it may be best to have a bit extra just in case.
Thank you for the info , so I will be deported and I can never come back ? Is there any process to reverse the deportation title. I have flight Tom and waiting for said 150000 funds to arrive. So I can never comeback ???
Blacklisting can be removed. Not heard much about it, but some info is at https://www.in-philippines.com/removing-name-from-immigration-blacklist/
What is/are best solutions to expired student visa overstayed for 10months?
I look to the fore for your beneficial response Admin
You need to go to the nearest BoI office, and get your visa situation up to date. You may be looking at about 30,000 for visa fees and penalties, but I am not sure about Student fees.
Hello, me and my two children are german passport holders. We came to philippines with a balikbayan visa because im born filipina. We exited 2013 to renew our 1 year visa. But 2014 to 2016 we couldnt exit due to financial problems and missplaced documents. Now that we have our passports back i want to know how much penalty we are going to pay for 3 years overstaying. I have no idea how and where to start. And is there any possibilities of getting blacklisted even if paying all the penalties? Please help us i am having a hard time. I just want to know how much our penalty is and where to go to fix everything. Thank you admin
Overstay Visa fees and penalties could be about 90,000 each, its only really what hasn’t been paid plus what is really a small penalty. Blacklisting is possible, but only the BoI can answer, and they do that after you have sorted out the visa. It may depend on how apologetic you are with reasons.
Thank you very much admin, im sorry i meant 2 years overstaying. From 2014 until 2016. Is it still 90 000 pesos each?
It could be between 60-90,000 for that.
You need to go to your nearest BoI and they will tell you exactly.
If i go to BOI do i have to pay the fees right on the spot? I am scared to go there without having the amount i must pay. ?
I am not sure. But i feel that they will expect full payment for the overdue fees.
Technically they can impose jail for illegal foreigners in the country.
I would try to ensure you have sufficient to pay all outstanding vidas and penalties.
If you need help, your embassy may be a good point to start.
Hello admin my niece is 13 y/o now. Was born in the US with a filipino citizen parents. She was brought home by my sister and was staying in the Philippines from 2004 until now 2016 She has expired US passport. My niece wanted to go back to US. Does she need to pay fees or penalties? How much would the fee be? Or could it be waived since she has no choice but to stay with her parents during that time? Please advise thanks
I am not sure exactly what the situation is for children, but if she has a Filipino passport it can be sorted easily by leaving on that, to a non visa required country. But make sure the US passport is renewed first, for onward travel from there.
Been here in the Philippines for 22 years now? But now I want to go back to Canada? I’m afraid I can’t go back if I didn’t pay for my tax here in the Philippines,can I still go to Canada without paying?
I have heard that some, after getting help from their embassy, have been allowed to leave without paying, but are blacklisted until payment is eventually made.
Do I still need a visa I’m a Canadian passport holder. .could I go back to Canada without visa?.?and what if I didn’t go to Canadian embassy and just book a flight is it possible
To leave the Philippines as a foreign passport holder, you need an ECC, if you have been in the Philippines for over 6 months.
Without an ECC, you will not be allowed to board a plane.
To get an ECC you need to have your visas up to date.
It has happened, at least once that I am aware of, that an Embassy can help in some situations.
If you have a Philippine Passport it can be easier, by leaving on that to a non visa required country, and then flying to the final destination.
I’ve been here in the Philippines for 21 years. My Mom take me in the Philippines when I was a child.i really don’t know what to do for me to go back to Canada
If it was me, I would try to get advice from your Embassy.
Hi admin
I’m Mercedes and I’m a Canadian citizen I was born in Canada but my mom take me here in the Philippines when I was a little and never been there for a very long time. I want to go back to Canada but I don’t know how, we did renewed my passport what else could I do for me to be able to go back.? I’m 22 years old now .do I need to pay for my stay here in the Philippines?. What else do I need to ?do I need a visa to go back in Canada? What if I didn’t pay for my tax here can I still go back to Canada without paying?
Hi! My mother is a u.s.citizen. She arrived here in the Philippines in May 2013 and now wants to go back to U,S. She’s already 92 years old. Does she have to pay the penalties or is there any way that she can waive the penalties. How much should she pay if there’s any?
I have heard that some, after getting help from their embassy, have been allowed to leave without paying, but are blacklisted until payment is eventually made.
Visa fees and penalties for 4 years could be around 120,000 pesos.
how can my husband get a visa since him and I (Filipino) are already married? what is the easiest process since he wants to stay and live here in the Philippines for good. And what should we do to process his residency here in the Philippines we just arrive here September 1st 2016 recently.
Hope to hear your response asap..
thank you so much.
You just need to go to the BoI Office and ask for forms for him to get a Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A). Ensure you keep his visa up to date while doing that.
My daughter is a US Citizen infant, born to a Filipino mother who is a Green Card holder. They are planning a visit to the Philippines next year (the baby will still be less than a year old). How long can the baby stay without incurring fees?
Maybe the one year Balikbayan Visa will work for that. Other than that a 1 month free visa is issued on arrival.
Hello admin.. I want to ask something my baby was born in the phil . And he is american father, the father file him a crba in the usembassy manila and approved in june 8 2016 my baby is american citizen now, but because of not complete requirements, he was not giving a u.s passport maybe we get a passport nextyear. I just wanna ask if he started pay penalty?how much his penalty? Thank u
You should check with the BOI as that may depend on dates. It would be best to clarify visa requirements with them as soon as possible.
Hello. I have a friend who is staying here in Ph for almost 22 years now. He was born in the US but his mother brought him here in Ph when he was still 8months old. He didnt apply for a dual citizen. He plans to go back to US with his father’s relatives. Is there any penalty for this particular situation?
He is a US passport holder, in the Philippines without a Visa?
If so, then all catch up Visa fees and penalties normally apply. It may be worth discussing this with the US embassy if this is the case.
But is it possible to get a Philippine Passport ? Then leave via a no-visa required country.
Can he get a lawyer regarding this? His mother went back to California soon after she left him here. His US passport was misplaced.
I would check with the US Embassy first. Otherwise a lawyer may be able to help. One that knows the immigration law properly.
Hi,
For unregistered native-born foreigner who wasn’t able to register for ACR and who never left the country (undocumented native aliens).. does he/she have the same penalty as those foreigners who enter the country or different computations? For 30 years stay since birth, how much would be the ACR fees, etc. penalty estimate? Thank you.
From what I was told by the Manila Airport chief immigration officer, yes, you still pay the penalties, and I am not aware of any special rates for that situation.
Can you get a Philippine Passport ?
Have a look at Republic Act No. 9139. This may allow you to become a Philippine Citizen…
http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2001/ra_9139_2001.html
hi! I have lived in the Philippines for 14 years married a year ago to a Filipino women 36 years Old. six months ago the immigration officer told me I had to report to the Immigration office in manila on the 20th of October . he does not know why nether do I ‘ But am still paying for my two months Visa . if it was that important why ask me to report in six months time? My question is should I worry to much a bout it as I am 85 years old . can you give any advice? Thanks
If your visas are up to date etc, as it sounds from your post, then i wouldn’t worry too much.
Maybe they will suggest getting 6 month visas or even marriage visa.
Hello. Im curious to know how I can arrange to make payments for my overstay fee in the Philippines. Would flying there and make the payment at the airport be an option? I currently reside in the US and planning on revisiting next year. Also, would getting a dual citizenship be at all helpful?
Did you leave the Philippines and not pay an overstay fee when you left?
Did they tell you how much it was, and just let you leave without paying ?
Yes. I have the exact amount that I need to pay, and they let me leave without settling the fines. But of course, I am blacklisted and can’t re-enter the country without paying it.
Your situation is different to most I have heard about. When did you leave?
Most people seem to need to pay before leaving.
It would be interesting for some readers to know what your situation was, and when.
Hi admin. Any advise?
Have you contacted the Philippines Consul in your local area?
They may be able to assist with the payment and give better advise on your future clearance. They could even issue a visa to ensure no difficulties on arrival.
That is the path that I would take.
I will try and do that and let you know what happens. I am a US citizen and over stayed in PH for almost 11 years. When I finally decided to come back in the US, I sought the US embassy’s assistance. The ambassador wrote a letter to the BoI addressed to the Secretary. The BoI granted the embassy’s request to let me leave the country without paying the fee but the deal is that I will be on the blacklist and will only be lifted and allowed to reenter the country once I pay my outstanding fees.
I’ve missed my father’s funeral 2 years ago because of this. So now that I’m somewhat able to save, I would love to go back at least once to revisit my hometown again. I will post what happens in my quest to go back home and let you guys know how it goes. Thanks for the advice! ?
Hello Admin!
My mother is 83 years old and a US citizen. She went on vacation on 01/2016 got sick and hospitalized for 2months and now if recovering. She will be returning back to US on 04/2017. Will I be exempted from paying any fines if I show proof that she was hospitalized? Assuming I have to pay, How much do I have to pay overstaying for 3months and Can I pay the fines at the Airport? Your help is much Appreciated. THANKS!
From what I have read, it seems that they give no allowances for not having a visa.
I would not risk trying to pay at the airport, unless you are there a day or so before the flight. Most people will be referred back to a BoI office.
The penalty for 3 months isn’t high, that’s only a small part of the total of visa fees and penalties, coming to around 13,000 pesos estimated cost, for three months.
You say she arrived Jan 2016? On what visa? I assume Balikbayan visa, as you mention only 3 months overstay on a 15 month trip. In which case, apply for a visa extension just before the balikbayan expires.
Those who are admitted as Balikbayans are given an initial stay of one (1) year.
They may extend their stay for another one (1), two (2) or six (6) months provided that they present their valid passport and filled out the visa extension form and submit it to the Visa Extension Section in the BI Main Office or any BI Offices nationwide.
An additional requirement will be ask for Balikbayans who have stayed in the Philippines after thirty six (36) months.
https://www.in-philippines.com/balikbayans-can-stay-for-3-years/
Hello Admin!
I think we have no choice but to pay at the Airport Bureau of Immigration because its inconvenient for my Mom who is 83 years old and using a wheelchair. Hopefully, they would allow her to pay at the airport and not in the MAIN BoI office. May I ask why I should not risk paying at the Airport? Will they give me a Receipt after payment? Thanks for your help Admin.!!
Please let us know how this works out for you! Thanks!
Good day,thank you for this website this helps a lot.I knew a foreign friend guy whose overstayed here in the Philippines for 8 years now,he is married to a filipina and they had a 7 years old son which is filipino citizen.He lost his passport but the embassy issued him a new one last May..He has difficulty in financial.
My question is How much does my foreign friend going to pay for penalties?Is he gonna be deported?Is there anything he can do to stay legal here in the Philippines forever?He has a family here now and he doesn’t want to go back to his country.
Thank you.
He should be applying for residency visa as a spouse.
8 years overstay must be around 300,000 pesos.
Deportation is a possibility.
If he keeps out of trouble, and never wants to leave the Philippines, he may be able to hide and that’s about the only way I see of him not paying his Visa fees and penalties.
Hi Admin,
I am a US citizen and my wife is a Philippine citizen. Our daughter was born in the Philippines and has obtained her US citizenship and US passport. I am living in the US and my daughter has lived with my wife in the Philippines. My daughter is now 4 years old and we decided she will come live with me in the US. Will we have to pay these overstay fees for the past 4 years? Is there any way to get around it? Thanks.
Is there no solution for this other then to pay the penalties? If we get her dual citizenship, would she then be excluded from the fees? Really need some help on this. Thanks.
Thanks for not even replying to my question.
If she leaves on a Philippines passport to a non visa required country, and then fly on to the US, it avoids visa fees.
Otherwise, they need anyone who is leaving using a foreign passport to have all visas up to date. And have an ECC to leave after 6 months.
is philippines passport the only way? that could take 3 months. i was offloaded with my fil-am baby, born in phils with us passport, yesterday and my phil wife stayed on the plane so she wouldn’t miss her usa visa entry date.
so i’m stuck here alone with the baby, and she is waiting for us alone in usa.
so it’s really ~50k php per year of baby, or wait 3 months for passport? why wouldn’t the us embassy warn of such a disastrous policy? phil wife in usa, phil baby stuck in philippines even tho it has a us passport?
Ed were you able to solve this?
Hi,
I, my husband and our 3 year old son arrived in the Philippines last January 2016. We are all US Citizens already. I & husband got naturalized in the US (we are both born in the Philippines). Our son was born in the US.
My questions are:
1) How could we stay longer (for more than 1 year) in the Philippines without applying for dual citizenship & avoid the penalties, is there a way?
2) Once we go back in the US, are there penalties or fines that US Immigration will charge if they check that we stayed in the Philippines for more than one year?
1: You probably just need to pay visa fees the same as any US citizen. Dual citzenship may be a good idea though.
2: As US citizens you can come and go as you like. No penalties for staying out of the country.
Hello!
My Grandmother arrived Sept 2014 and allowed to stay till Sept 2015. As a natural born filipino citizen is she allowed to re acquisition of her filipino citizen as currently she is American Citizen.
Does she have penalties now? How much do you think her fine and penalties?
She can apply for dual citizenship.
I’m not sure what happens re fines in the situation if she applies for dual citizenship.
Hello..my boyfriend was applying for indigency deportation cause he cannot pay and stay longer in the Philippines due to financial difficulties.n all his things was burned. His a fire victim in cebu. When we went to beauru of immigration for a stamp to his papers they’re asking for a payment which is p55000..but when we ask for any copy for the paper they said its confidential.. Hope you can help us..
How long was his overstay?
For a 19 months overstay I payed 79.500 Peso. I’m diabetic and get a bacterial infection on my feet. BIR is very hard and they don’t recognize any illnes or whatever what makes extention unpossible. Pay or leave even married.
Thank you for your comment. It is enlightening.
Hi tony. How did you make the payment? I am planning on going home next year and I am currently residing in the US.
My boyfriend is a US citizen but a balikbayan and has overstayed here for about 16 years- last stamp dated 2000. He is aware of the expensive penalty fees. He also has an updated Philippine Passport. He has gone to non-visa countries using his Philippine passport since 2011. He’s been wanting to re-enter with his US Passport to start his visa but might be questioned when he last left. Now, he must depart to a visa required detination and would like to use his US Passport so he would not need a visa. Could he just show his Philippine passport at the airport counter to exit without the required visa and have his US passport handy to show proof that he could travel to his destination? What would you suggest to avoid the expensive fees ? Thank you
If he shows his US passport at any time at the Philippine point of departure, it is more than likely he will face needing to sort out all Visas before departure.
My suggestion: Leave on a Philippine Passport to a country that has no Visa requirements, then travel from there to the next destination on the US passport.
I have an overstay of 2year 5 months and I am trv indian married to a Filipina,and I want to stay in the Philippines .pls I need ur advice and guidance on how to about it.and I don’t want to leave Philippines
The first thing you need to do is get your visa up to date.
If you want to stay in the Philippines the last thing you want is to risk being deported and banned.
After that you need to look at getting a marriage visa.
The Permanent Resident Visa (13A)
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/immigration-visa-by-marriage
I have an overstay of 1year 2months and I am married to a Filipina,and I want to stay permanently in the Philippines for ever.pls I need ur advice and guidance on how to about it.and I don’t want to leave Philippines
The first thing you need to do is get your visa up to date.
If you want to stay in the Philippines the last thing you want is to risk being deported and banned.
After that you need to look at getting a marriage visa.
The Permanent Resident Visa (13A)
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/immigration-visa-by-marriage
i have a friend who is confused because he arrived in the philippines on a tourist visa but the stamp they put isnt clear but the lady who did it said he has a one year visa. He only planned to stay for 20 days but he got sick so now he is stil there and missed his flight. The weird part of the stamp at the arrival was that the flight number wasnt the same as in his ticket and the visa tthey gave is unreadble. is it possible that they can make error or is there a problem or does he even have a visa at all. He didnt plan to overstay but he is scared that there is something wrong Who does he need to ask to clarify if he has a valid visa?
He needs to go into a BoI office, and get it checked. Explain the illness to give a valid reason for not leaving at intended time.
The only 12 month visa that a tourist would normally get on arrival would be the 12 month Balikbayan Visa, when arriving with a Filipino spouse.
https://www.in-philippines.com/the-balikbayan-one-year-visa/
Errors are easy to be made.
How much have YOU paid for any overstay penalties?
I read about one person who recently paid 350,000 Pesos for a 15 year overstay.
Another paid 19,000 for a 6 month overstay.
Another paid 3,330 for a 7 day overstay, but that was 3 years ago.
I have calculated the following approximate costs for overstay payments including Visa Fees, ACR cards and Penalties.
Pesos:
4,000 Total for Up to One Month Overstay
13,000 Total for Up to Three Month Overstay
18,000 Total for Up to Six Months Overstay
30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay
60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay
150,000 Total for Up to Five Years Overstay
300,000 Total for Up to Ten Years Overstay
440,000 Total for Up to Fifteen Years Overstay
But these figures are based on 2016 fees. They may reduce the cost if they base it on the actual fees dues for older years, which may be less than the 2016 fees.
I need advice. I am a uk citizen.
My situation is that I came here on October 3rd 2015. Stupidly I have not extended any visas until this point.
Can anyone advise me on the best course of action to take, will I be arrested / blacklisted and how much should I expect to pay?
I really need to head back to the uk asap
You are probably looking at about 30,000 pesos, and then you need to get an ECC after that, but that’s only another 500 pesos or maybe 1,000.
You need to go to your nearest BoI to get it sorted ASAP. You need the ECC to leave the country and you can’t get that until all visa’s and ACR card are up to date.
The receipt for the ACR card will be sufficient at the airport, no need to have the actual card, as that can take 28 days from application.
I never collected mine as I had to leave quickly too. The Immigration office told me to show the receipt for the ACR payment at the airport.
You could be blacklisted, that’s a high possibility, but only for about 6 months, according to the Immigration rules.
Will you be arrested? Only if you can’t pay at the time, so ensure you have sufficient with you to pay in full.
If it was me, I would like to have 40-50,000 with me just in case… And be friendly and apologetic… Don’t give them reason to make it worse. I’ve seen some that do, and Immigration win every time.
I overstayed in the philipphines for 4 years but paid all my fees and came back to the u.s . I now live here , but i would like to know if i can go nack to the philipphines for a short vacation .i have a roundtrip ticket . And the documents stating i was not blacklisted but i recall a guy in the u.s embassy told me thay i had to stay in the u.s at least four years before i can go back ? Please help !
How much did you pay, in total, for your 4 year overstay? This may help others who are wondering about actual costs.
Re being blacklisted, I would guess that you would not have any problems in visiting again.
If you look at the “Prescribed Periods For Lifting Of Entries From The Blacklist” you will see that:
A 6 month blacklist can be imposed for “Overstaying for less than one year”
A 12 month blacklist can be imposed for “Overstaying for more than one year”
5 years, 10 years and permanent blacklists can be imposed for more severe circumstances.
eg: Five years for: Undesirability or Defrauding of creditors.
If you have been told something about 4 years from the embassy, I would suggest checking with them again, as that does not sound logical if you have NOT been blacklisted.
Hello,
Any idea how much a 9 month over stay will cost to renew?
I have calculated the following approximate costs for overstay payments including Visa Fees, ACR cards and Penalties.
Pesos:
18,000 Total for Up to Six Months Overstay
30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay
Hi Admin,
I have a Korean friend whose visa is expired for more than 2yrs. His reason for overstaying is because he has a child with a Filipina. He wanted to renew his visa and wants to know what is the first step? Is it possible for me to arrange his visa by giving SPA on his behalf? Where can I get the format for Motion for Reconsideration? Will he be deported right away? or just pay the penalty and wait for the result from Commissioner?
Thanks
He needs to go to a BoI office and complete all the forms, and take sufficient to pay all Visa fees that haven’t been paid, together with extra for all penalty fees at an extra 500 pesos per month.
Only the immigration officers can decided if deportation is relevant.
As fingerprints are requireed for certain aspects of vise, eg: ACR-I card, a personal appearance will be required.
Hello admin,
Am a student in d Phils but my baby is on tourist visa. Is there a way of changing d status of his visa or putting him on mine since he’s a minor?
And if his visa expires 1st but the date of authorised stay stamped at d port of entry reads 14th, will it be extended before 1st or 14th?
Thanks
How to extend po my visa for 2-3days…. How much did i pay for it… And where did go for extention my visa..
The minimum extension is normally one month and should be about 4,000 pesos unless an ACR-i card is also required.
You need to go to the nearest BoI office to do this.
Some travel agents can arrange this, but a personal appearance is still sometimes needed.
I’m us permanent resident but my daughter is US citizen she ‘s 2 years old we’re staying PI now we would like to stay another 2 months do I need to pay for Extention too?
All foreign citizens, of any age, need a valid visa to be in the Philippines and to leave the Philippines.
Hello admin..i want to ask how much does it cost for overstay 2days for my visa and i want to extend it for one month
I have read that the Overstay fee for even just a few days would be about 4,000 pesos. That’s a one month extension plus the penalty.
Some people have said they didn’t get charged for a one day overstay, but others did pay.
Good day..my son was born 2002 in the USA..he is here in the Philippines now..the last time he exited the Philippines was 2008..we just renewed his US passport last June 2016..me and my wife are both Filipino..my son wants to go study in the USA this year..question is,is there a penalty and if there is,how much?tnx..pls reply asap..
This is an 8 year overstay. Does he have a Philippines passport too?
If he flys to another Asian country on a Filipino passport, he avoids any visa issues, by not showing his US passport.
He then flys to US from that point onwards.
Otherwise, penalties for an 8 year overstay would be somewhere around 250,000 pesos ??
And I would guess major problems.
He don’t have a Philippine passport
As he has both parents as Filipinos can he get Philippine citizenship?
Good evening admin,
I have a friend who overstayed for 7 years and he is a100% Disabled Retired Veteran . He is getting his check up and his medicines at The Dept O veterans Affairs Out patient Clinic in Manila. He is Married to a Filipina who is a Filipina Citizen . How much is the penalty?
I’m on holidays at home in India now. My student visa expires 2 days after my return to the Philippines. Will I be granted entry or do I have to return earlier?
Do you have plans to renew it the moment you arrive, or can you renew/extend it before leaving India?
Arriving with just a 2 day visa validity may raise questions at Immigration entry.
I’ve finished BS, I plan on enrolling for MD as soon as I return. So I can’t renew it now, I can only after I return to the Philippines. So is it alright admin?
I have extension for 6 month now, I’m malaysian holder. I still using tourist visa.
Do I need to pay any penalty fees, if I leave the country on the same day of visa expire.
For example; Visa expires on 12th Sept and my flight is 12th Sept, evening.
Can I enter back on the same month after few weeks? After that is the immigration allow me to extent again?
Each every renew, I need to pay extra 1000 peso.
In theory you are ok for leaving during the visa validity period. If the visa is valid until the end of the 12th then you should be OK. But if the flight is cancelled/delayed etc there could be problems if you had to go back via immigration.
For re-entry, I am aware of others who have returned after just a few days and been OK and continued to renew a visa a few times during the visit.
Admin how about me Lucas can you give me an advice too thank you
Hello I have been over stayed for 1year and 3mouth coz of a car accident my visa is a student visa(9f )I really need to know how much the penalty fees it will cost me coz I want to finish my school before they black listed me thank you
From the figures above, based on about 35,000 peso for 12-13 months, then I would expect maybe about 45,000 pesos for 15 months.
Hi I’m in cebu staying on Indian passport with singapore visa ..granted by visa viewer by philippines for 21 days…but I want to stay more months what I should .which they say I can’t extend my visa from philippine on this kind of visa. Please give me a solution.im about to marry
According to the BoI, Indian passport holders do not require a visa for tourism travel not exceeding fourteen (14) days provided that they hold a valid visa or permanent residence permit issued by Singapore (and some other countries)
However… it also says:
The visa-free tourism entry cannot be converted to other visa categories.
But. That does not say it cant be extended.. Have you asked at a BoI office if it can be extended.
I have read that some say they did.
However, I can’t confirm it.
Thanks but I had not asked about it anyone …would be grateful if u let me know any details please…cause I’m going to marry my gf here soon ..thank u
Boi says only maximum extend period is 1 week.that is total 21 days ..so please help me out if any possible way that I would stay here more period legally
It sounds like you need to apply for a full proper Visa ASAP. That may need to be done from outside the Philippines. The Philippines Immigration are really cracking down now.
what would be the charge etc for nearly 4 years overstay for tourist friend who has common in law wife and son should he wish to return to his home country .Thank you .
I have calculated the following approximate costs for overstay payments including Visa Fees, ACR cards and Penalties.
Pesos:
60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay
150,000 Total for Up to Five Years Overstay
Three and half years overstay ,if i wish to return to uk will i be arrested when i try to pay the arrears and will i be black marked even though i have son and common in law wife. regards
Being arrested is unlikely, although technically possible.
They may wish to hold you until you have paid up all the visa arrears and penalties. So ensure you have whatever it may come to handy.
Having a Filipina common law is not a recognised legal status so I am unsure how that side would be treated.
It may be down to an individual officer.
Helo admin
I came here in the Philippines on June 3 2012 to study in Adamson University. I did enroll and studied there in Adamson, and yes I also extended my tourist visa three times while my student visa was in process.
After 4 months I heard my Dad was accused of being missused some money of the company he worked with and he was imprisoned 3 and half years. That led me to very bad situation (especially financial)cos my Dad is the only person supported me to come here and study, so i had to stop studying and lived with my friends, its 4 years now.
But now my dad is already out from the prision,my dad gonna pay whatever every penalty charges the immigration gonna give, I just don’t wanna be blacklisted cos i really wanna resume my study in Adamson University again Please.
Admin please can you atleast give me approximate amount/how much money will i have to pay (4years overstaying), so i can let my dad know. PLEASE..!!
4 years overstay is a lot. There is a guide in the post to the one year cost and i would expect it to be about 4 times that.
A deportation and blacklist also becomes possible.
They may look at your situation and evaluate it for you not having been studying when that was the visa type.
I am sorry but I can’t seem to give you a more favourable opinion for this.
It would be interesting to hear comments from anyone else that might have experienced similar.
talk to leo frias he is a basketball player in adamson university maybe he can give you some advice about it
Hi sir/maam,
Im a u.s citizen i stayed here in the phil.when i was 3 years old and now im already 24 years old i stayed here almost 21 years.i dont have phil.passport not a dual citizen and i dont have also any phil.documents just only a u.s documents.i just want to know how to waive all my penalties here phil.because we dont have enough MONEY to paid that penalties what is the best solution?..please help me im intreating you sir/maam.
I think you need to talk to a specialist on this.
On the facts so far you are a foreigner in the Philippines without a visa.
Maybe check with the US embassy? See if they have any ideas.
Do you have a Filipino parent?
Can you see if Philippine citizenship is available in any way?
Yes they are both filipino thank you.
Hi Justin..I just want to ask if the admin answered your problem?my son has the same situation..
Have you checked to see if you can get Filipino citizenship, then get Philippine passport, and go to say Hong Kong on that one, then fly back in on a US one, and begin Visa properly.
But if you have no intention of going to the US, then just try to get Filipino citizenship anyway.
I know it can be done for some under 18’s, under the RA 9139.
http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9139.html
Not sure about over 18’s.
Do we have a penalty for the child sir? She was born last year. July 09 2015. The immigration dumaguete said, there isnt need a visa. Only need when they are leaving in the philippines, we need to come in the manila immigration for having birth report. What is the true sir..
Whatever immigration say should be regarded as being ‘true’ or at least is what you should abide by.
The confusion comes when they give half the story. ie The bit that is relevant to them at the time.
As you say; they said a visa is needed when leaving. When you apply for that visa the officer at the time will decide if there was a problem in the past with no previous visas.
Unfortunately i have no personal experience of this situation.