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.
Good Day!
How long does it usually take to process the Overstaying Visa?
When you passed all the documents required, will you get the rate and should pay the same day? If not were you given a deadline to settle the payment?
Thanks and Best Regards;
Inna
This may vary depending on overstay period etc. I don’t know myself, but maybe others, who have experienced it, will answer.
Hi . My daughter is a canadian citizen. we registered her in the philippine consulate . We brought her in the philippines last june 2015. Until now she is in the philippines and going back to canada this coming june 2017,basically almost 2 years now in philippines. we contacted philippine consulate here in canada last year they said your daughter will have no problem of overstaying because she is registered here in phil consulate. And today we contacted the consulate again and now the operator said that my child will be fined of overstaying. Any thoughts admin?
If she travels on a foreign passport, then she needs to abide by Philippines immigration law and have a valid visa and ECC to exit.
If she also has a Philippine passport, then she may be OK leaving without needing that ECC. That comes down to the immigration officer at the point of departure.
A comment by Alex at in-philippines.com/requirements-for-an-ecc-exit-clearance-certificate where he says “If the border people say ‘you have foreign passport so you must have ecc’ then they are wrong. ECC is for foreigners only, not for holders of a Philippine passport including dual citizens”, is what should be correct, although not all immigration officers have gone by that in the past.
The original consulate statement said: “your daughter will have no problem of overstaying” may have been correct, all the time she stayed in the Philippines. The second statement from them may be referring to possible problems when leaving. But again, not everyone in Immigration understand the rules themselves, as has been seen by many people in the past.
my indian husband is bkacklisted and i already requested for lifting the blacklist and i need to pay the penalty …once the penalty is being paid he can comeback again in phils..thanks..
If that is a question of “can he come back again”, then you need to ask immigration directly, as this will depend on the reason for blacklisting, with exact case details.
Good day Admin,
Any idea what the deportation process will be like? Is there prison time as well? And how long..
Hi Admin,
I’m from California. Got here in the Philippines 2006, I was 9 yrs old then. Now I’m 20, with 1kid.
I’ve been here for more than 11yrs.
How much would it cost to pay the penalties? I was a minor back then, I didn’t know anything, won’t my penalty lessen?
And my baby, I gave birth to him I was 17. He’s supposed to be reported birth abroad, isn’t he?
Thank you in advance. Have a night day.
I would try to get advice from the US embassy. You should contact them anyway to register your child as a US citizen.
They may be able to advise you on your best options, also.
I meant have a nice day.
Thanks anyways.
Good day admin,
My question is on how to do amnesties. How do they work? Does it exist?
is there an amnestry program for an overstayer? To minimize cost specifically..
Thank you in advance,
Very rarely, if ever.
After all, they want your money for the visa. That is why they charge it in the first place.
I have been living in the Philippines for 4 years after my student visa expired around January 28, 2013. Since then I have 2 kids with my Filipino girlfriend. I was not able to afford immigration penalties and fines and still am not willing and able to afford if those are the charges. If that is the matter/case regarding to the latter said, am I going to be deported and blacklisted?
Deportation is a possibility. You need to sort it out as you can’t leave the country in the future without catching up and paying the added fines.
Saying you are not willing to pay what everyone else has to pay, is not going to be a good reason to immigration. That would, I feel, end in deportation and blacklisting.
Hi good am… pa help naman po sa question ko po meron po ako frend na Australian citizen married to filipina wife and they have 2 kids already…. he overstay in philippines i think 3years already… and now his asking me what he gonna do ? How much the penalties ? And makukulong po ba sxia ?
Thanks and Godbless
For three years, going by the figures shown he should be prepared for near to 100,000 pesos.
Hello just need help, my baby visa grant from 17 Oct. 2016 to 16 Jan. 2017. We arrive here in Philippines last 15 Nov. 2016. But we have a flight 16 may 2017. We need to pay the overstayed with penalties and maybe 1month extension, this week. Can anyone know how much we should pay? And how many days the processing? Thank you!
My baby is infant
From what you have said, you have 4-5 months overstay. The figures on this page should give an idea of the cost.
Hi Admin,
I was born in the US but grew up here in the Philippines since I was 7.. The last time I was able to fly out to the US was back in 1999. Back in 1994 I was able to get a Philippine passport that indicated me having Filipino as my nationality alongside with my US Visa that says my nationality is a US Citizen. What kind of penalties have I accrued?
Is there any chance of me pushing for Dual Citizenship? Note: (Only have my Mothers name on US Birth Certificate pwho was also born in US ) ( Granparents are Philippine born )
I want to know their answer to your question thanks.
I have read the penalties to be paid but is there any possibities or exemption to lessen the payment because it will be costly for us to pay 60k to 90k .we both working here with small salary.appreciate lot for your reply.thanks in advance for the help
Hi admin.just wanted to ask my 7 years old daughter who have been staying illegally in phils for 2 years.i am filipina married to indian national.i gave birth in kuwait and registered my daughter in india.daughter is holding indian passport (indian national).we went for vacation on march 2015 and leave her with my family in phils.till now she is in phils and couldnt take her back here for her passport and visa expired
Can you get a Philippines passport for your child? She then leaves on that passport (as a Filipino), and gets around the Immigration rules.
Thanks admin i will try to do that..appreciate lot.God bless
I’ve got married in indainalso. And live in ?? for almost 2 yrs. Got pregnant and my baby register to INDIAN nationality only. As pear as INDIAN law, dual citizen not allow , since ur baby only holding Indian nationality. You need to renounce his nationality.
Good day Sir,
I have a friend who is an overstayer since June 2008 until now. and got her EU passport expired as well. She was not able to pay the penalties due to financial difficulties.
Question, Do the fees mentioned above apply to her as well? And where does she need to start if she wants to settle it since her passport is expired. does she need a new passport?
Should she go to the immigration or to the embassy first?
She is scared to being deported if she goes to the immigration office was her fear as well.
Your answer would be very much appreciated,
All foreign passport holders need Visas, and therefore penalties apply, and sometimes deportation happens.
She will need a new passport.
In view of the fear mentioned, a visit to the embassy might be worth it so they can help if needed. The passport may be able to be sorted at that same time.
Hello po admin! I have this Korean friend who stays here for around 10 years without visa and her passport is expired.
Iniwan po siya nung tatay niya, at mayroon po siyang stepmother na nag aalaga sa kanya. Ang problema po dito, 8 years old palang po siya nung iniwan po siya dito, at wala po siyang ka-alam alam tungkol sa visa. Nalaman niya lang po na kailangan niya pala ng visa months ago, at hindi niya po alam kung ano dapat niyang gawin dahil minor parin po siya, at natatakot po siyang humarap sa Bureau of Immigration dahil ayaw niya pong madeport. Wala din po siyang source of money/income, and for worst, wala daw po sa kanya ang passport. What she could do so that she won’t be deported? Naawa na po kasi ako sa kanya, kahit gusto ko po tulungan financially, I think hindi po yun possible because you stated that it would cost around 300,000 pesos for staying up to 10 years. Any suggestions or advice po?
Admin i need ur advise . i am born in usa but raised here in the philippines . i was only 3months old when my mom left me here in ph . to make it short i am 24 years old now and illegally staying until now here in ph . i am carrying my mothers last name so in my bcertificate i dont have a father . my mom is filipina but then she was petitioned by my grandfather when she was 17 and when she gave birth to me in us she was still filipino citizen my problem is… She doesnt want to cooperate to me to fix my affidavit for recognition so i can go to usa . what should i do? I cant work here . im illegal stay here thank u pls answer
Hello! I just like to inquire where and how can I report an overstaying foreigner who is aware that he has been overstaying in the Philippines but does not do anything about his Visa and his status. If my memory served me right, I believe we can report an overstaying foreigner as part of our responsibility to our nation. I am not after any reward or something, I just have this feeling that I have an obligation to make things right, especially for our country. Hope anyone can enlighten me and get back to me. Thanks.
I have an over stay for 1month and some days, Will i be deported when i go for a visa extention. Please advise?
Very unlikely, for just 1 or 2 months, but it is possible.
Hello Admin,
Looks like I need to settle with Bol for an overstay of 5 months. I wish to continue in the Philippines. However my return flight has expired. Please tell me the costs for the overstay and how long could my maximum extension be.
When settling my fine, fees and extension would I need to show them a plane ticket out of the country? I’m on my Canadian passport and a pensioner.
Thanks,
Bobby
I would expect in the region of 18-20,000 pesos to pay fines and visa fees.
You could try asking for a 6 month extension next time and hope you have no problems. Deportation is always an option open to them.
Hi i just wanna know my son over stay in philippjnes im pilipina but wer living now here in phil we back hete last 2013 nov they give him 1 year visa Now he going back to japan how much his gonna penalty now his 18 years old
Assuming he is without visa since late 2014, it will be the amount for between 2 and 3 years of overstay, and at about the figure of 30,000 for each year, maybe between 60,000 and 90,000.
However, this comment mentions paying 79,500 for under 2 years overstay.
my friend is a half jpanese and half pinay she is a japanese passport she is a overstay here in philippines for 5 yrs and her passport become expired on jan.4,2018 she wants to comeback in japan what she will do?
Unless she has a Filipine passport to travel on, she needs to use the Japanese one and pay any visa fees and penalties due.
Hi admin. My live in partner is a korean and we have 2 children.the problem is he is ready for deportation for overstaying in philippines for almost 10 years. Is it possible to get married before his deportation?Because he wants us to go to korea. Thank u so much
i have overstayed in the country for over 2 years is there a way i can get amnesty pay the fines and not be deported? i hold a eauropean passport
I think that some people do get away with this. You can try and see what happens, but it is down to Immigration in the end. Please let us know how you get on.
Hi Sir. May ask for guidance at least the process how my grandfather can go back to the U.S. He and my gradmother was filipino citizens and they were petitioned by my grandpa’s older brother. My grandparents was able to work there for more than ten years until got their american citizenship. They came back here in Philippines 6years ago which means they have overstayed as foreigner nationals since they haven’t applied for dual citizenship. My grandmother passed away last year so my grandpa will be the only one to go back to the U.S. May I know where and how much does he need to pay for overstaying? Can you give us a guide for the process? He’s old and have no idea since this is his first time for this kind of problem so I am. Please response.
P.S. Sorry for my grammar, I tried my best to write in english because I’m not sure if you can understand tagalog. THANK YOU and God bless. (-:
He will need to go to the nearest Bureau of Immigration and explain the situation.
It may be worth considering getting dual citizenship, fly to Hong Kong on a Filipino passport, then on to the US on the US passport.
Hi am in Philippines for 36 days how much would i get charged if i am unable to get a visa from london due to were i live
You should go to a local Bureau of immigration for a visa extension.
Hi admin! I hope u can give me an idea about this. I have a korean bf his passport expired last nov 29 2008 but he got his visa extended until nov 25,2008. He couldn’t go back to korea because he said he got a problem there that would need to pay and that would need a long time and because we already have 2 baby he decided to stay here and tried to make money somehow. Now he asks his mother and father to talked about his problems there and they said that he just needed to pay a fine around 120k pesos so now he is decided to go back and fix his paper.. how much would he pay for the penalty here in the philippines? And can he still go back here in the philippines after he fix his problems in korea? Will he not be blacklisted here? I just wanted to have an idea so i can tell him how much he would need to prepare.. from nov 2008 until this may 2017 because he plans to go back to korea this may.. thank you
The above figures show “300,000 peso Total for Up to Ten Years Overstay”, so I would expect something like that, plus the chance of being deported and banned.
However, a person who has been included in the blacklist may contest the fact by filing a request for lifting to the Commissioner of Immigration.
He needs to visit an Immigration Lawyer and see what can be done.
Hi Admin,
Pa help naman po, I was born here in Japan tapos after 2 years po nun, dinala ako ng mother ko sa Philippines which is no Visa, tapos yung mother ko hindi naasikaso yung sa dual citizenship namin, tapos nagkaroon ng madaming problema about sa family tapos hindi na po kame nakabalik ng Japan for almost 13-15 years. And now po, may tumulong saming foundation which is idedeport kame para makabalik ng Japan, tapos di na kame makakabalik ng Philippines, if babalik kame need daw namin mag bayad ng 300kphp+ any suggestion po para bumaba yung utang or makauwe ng free?
Hi admin,
I just want to know your thoughts about my situation.
I am a natural-born filipino but i got naturalized as Australian citizen on july 2010. I came to Philippines on December 2016 using my australian passport and got married to my filipino husband. Since 2010 until now i wasnt able to fly back to Australia. I haven’t applied for dual citizenship yet.
What’s the best thing for me to do..pls help.
Thanks admin..i need your reply.
Hi,
Just want to seek advise lng po. May kilala po kc ako overstaying sa japan and now nahuli na sya ng immigration he overstayed for more or less 15 years and worst scenario here is he is using a fake identity so his identity such as name and docs are his cousins. What is the proa and cons? How can he be save?
Anticipating response…
Hi, Admin! How much would be the penalty for 6 yrs overstaying? American citizen po pero filipino both parents. Also, pwede kayang mag dual citizen na lang or mag Filipino citizen totally para ma waive yung penalty kung masyadong expensive? Thanks!
How much is the cost of penalty if ever i cant renew my visa on march 20?
Hi,im a british/scotish national,i been here in phillipines about 6 months with proper visa ..my visa will expire this march 20,but i have little problem my money will be available on march 24,..how much penalties i need to pay if ever for few days overstaying?
Hi admin, ask ko lang, my girlfriend overstayed, her visa till march 5 only and we plan to pay the penalties on march 20, and we decide to extend her for another two months, magkano po ba lahat ng ababayaran namin including the extention for two months, tnx in advance po btw she’s from indonesia
Hi admin i will ask;about the situation of my friend he stay already 3 years here at philippines and his plan to flight out in a couple of months you think he can come back here again in the philippines…
He needs to get an ECC before leaving. At that point he will find out if he gets banned from returning again.
Without an ECC he would not be allowed to leave until he gets one.
Hello admin!! How much cost the super overstaying here in the Philippines since 1997 until now 2017!! If they have chance and how much the renew passport?thank you again admin
Hello admin!!I have friend like me a filipina but she get married a u.s citizen she came back in Philippines as u.s citizen since 1997.but she never go back again in Washington until now..because her passport is loss in 1990’s ..and she don’t know how cost the penalty and she have chance?thank you!
Is she still a Philippine citizen with Philippine passport? I would consider leaving on a Philippines passport to Hong Kong first before going on to the USA.
She have U.s passport.not Philippine passport. Admin thank you
It might be best to check with immigration on that one.
There may be a legal way around it.
Otherwise, apply for Philippine passport and avoid penaties and visa fees.
Hi, having a Report of Birth at NSO, born to a Philippine mother at time of birth, can you apply for a Philippine passport without first applying for a Recognition as Filipino Citizen and leave the Philippines without paying overstaying penalties?
How much the computation…my nephew over stay at Philippines since August 2015 up to now…how much the computation??
30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay
60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay
Approx.
hi admin, just want to ask my fiance ako from US then last renew namin ng extension is until March 2016 lang tapos nawala ung passport niya. so 1 year na this March na wala kami nka renew how much ung penalty namin and ano possible na mangyayare? Thank you.
admin
I wil use tagalog my laguage, mayron akong kaibigan fro. Belgium dumating sya dito sa,Philippines last October 2016 simula ng dumating sya di kumuha ng visa for extension 5 months na sya ngayon dito at over stay na.kailangan na talaga nya bumalik sa Belgium.pag umuwi sya sa Belgium babayaran ba nya ang pag over stay nya？？
can i pay my overstay here in san diego and does that fix me to go back to get married and see my child
I would suggest contacting the Philippine embassy local to you and see if they can help
hi admin,
how to pay the fine ? can you pay online ? or just pay when you arrive in the philippines airport ? if i pay when i arrive is it cash or can it be on card ?
i wanna go back to philippines and pay may death ..
I would suggest contacting the Philippine embassy local to you and see if they can help.
Hi admin! My fiancé who is an American citizen arrived here at May 2016 with the 3-month tourist visa. That visa expired on July 2016 and he has not yet renewed since then, due to financial problems. He will be able to renew his visa in the next few months and will not reach one year of overstaying for sure, but how much would he need to bring to pay for everything when he renews his visa(please include all expenses since I’m not really sure how this works and if he doesnt bring enough moeny, we might get in trouble)? Also, since he has overstayed for over 6 months, does that mean he will get deported and blacklisted? Are there cases wherein overstaying foreigners don’t get deported and blacklisted? He hasn’t caused any trouble during his stay here and the only reaosn why he wasn’t able to pay for the renewal earlier is because he was still financially incapable. And lastly, will he need to leave the country while his visa is being processed and for how long? Thank you!
I would make sure I had 50,000 with me, expecting to pay about 35,000.
Deportation is mentioned for over 12 months overstay. Hopefully that hasn’t changed.
There can be no guarantees. It is all down to the immigration officers. Make sure you keep him happy and smiling. A friendly attitude often works well. Explain the reasons so they understand, and sympathise.
hi admin, i would like to ask about the case of my daughter she is a japanese passport holder and i am a philippine national when i always bringing her to the phils. and stay for a long time, but the last time she came to the philippines together with my mother. without notice that she was given a 1month visa and just now we notice about the visa and that was already expired april 19, 2016 almost 1 year and asking my mother to bring her here in japan this coming end of march. what we shoul do and the computation of the penaty, and other possible penaty for my daughter?! thank you!!!
When your daughter previously arrived, with you, she probably got the 12 month balikbayan visa.
The entry last time was just the normal foreign entry visa.
You need to go to immigration and ask if anything can be done, or just accept the fact of paying one years visas etc with fines. Approximate figures are showm in the article above.
since i am here in japan could it be possible gor my mother to do that in my behalf? do she need to bring my daughter?
I would assume that a grand parent could do that, but do not know about the personal attendance for a minor.
Hi admin i have friend over stay for 7yrs, most of the filipinos cheated him and lost all his money so wasnt able to renew his visa and now his mother died recently and he wants to go back to see his mother before the cremation. How much total penalty will he pay?
The above figures show:
150,000 Total for Up to Five Years Overstay
300,000 Total for Up to Ten Years Overstay
So, expect a figure about half way between that.
He may need his Embassy to help if he has difficulties.
hi sir.my boyfriend almost 1 year and 2 months na pong overstay due to illness problem,how much penalty do you think we should pay.
If the Overstay is for 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):
(Maybe 40,000 for 14 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
I would like to know how do i go about my unpaid overstay fees . I would like to go back to see my family
You need to go into a Bureau of Immigration office.
Hi admin.. Would like to ask if the overstayed almost 6monts with the expired tourist visa then i hv to pay 18 thousand pesos. Is it include with the extension of visa? If it yes how long the BI will gv the another months of extension.
The figures indicated include visa fees and penalties.
There is no guarantee of future visa extensions, although under 12 months overstay may not stop that.
Hello admin my girlfriend failed to re new her visa since september of 2016. She arrived feb of 2016 but we where updated with her visa extension til sept 2016 she also have a acr card id as a tourist. How much would it cost for the extension since sept 2016
You are looking at about 6 months so : 18,000 Total for Up to Six Months Overstay. But maybe a bit less as you already have the ACR card. Maybe 16,000.
Hi. Just want to ask something.. My boyfriend holds a Canadian passport and had a student visa. He came here to study last may 2015. He was just able to finish 14 units. He had INC. So the school didn’t accept him to take the same course so he planned to transfer. However, they had to let him pay again since he didn’t finish a year in his old school… They suggested to downgrade first his visa to tourist. But he had problems then with his finance. So he wasn’t able to enroll. Then, after a month, his visa was expired. He was not able to renew or pay the fines for 6 months.
Now I want to ask this. Do you have any idea how much total will he pay for the fines and everything? or estimation perhaps? He doesn’t want to be in the blacklist, so he wants to fix it. What are the consequences?
Thank you.
18,000 looks like a possible figure for six months.
Is it all in? When I went to the immigration, they told us it is around 150,000 pesos. And it’s way expensive.
And he did not downgrade his visa.. still holding a student visa..
Any idea of how much for student visas? sorry
That’s a lot higher. The figures I have are for visitor visa overstays. Yours is a student visa. It may be different.
Hello Admin, my issue is the same as Kate. My student visa (9F) expired on July 2016 and as of today, it has been 7 months. I was not able to renew my visa because of some money problems. Today, the BI representatives at my university said that I would be deported and fined around 92000P. I just want to know whether it is true because I cannot find anywhere on the internet where it says so. I am actually quite frightened now as I have just 1 year before I graduate and this is the 1st time that something like this happened. Thank you!
I don’t know the student visa penalties, but those figures could be about right.
There are penalties for being in a country without a Visa.
We all need to ensure we are covered for a legal stay, one way or another.
Hi, I’m an American citizen who came to the Philippines to visit my fiance. I ended up missing my flight and couldn’t buy a new ticket, so I’ve been stuck here and my tourist visa expired in April 2016. How much would the fee be for me? I saw that it’d be up to 30,000p, but i just want to be sure i won’t be blindsided by extra costs.
30,000 should be about right. Do it as soon as you can to avoid possible deportation.
Hello Admin.
I apologize for my previous messages. They’re very vague sounding.
I came to the Philippines with a BB privilege in 2015, and I also planned to study in college. I was a minor (16) when I applied, so I filled out the forms for the SSP and the school said that we will start to convert once I’m 18. So for the year of 2015 – 2016 I had the SSP so I was okay.
Now that I am 18, I tried to process the conversion of SSP to a Student Visa for the school year of 2016 – 2017. I had all the papers and I submitted them in January. Like I said, I had intervening factors along the way that I couldn’t control, and I ended up being 1 month late. By that, I mean I had to pay for the processing fee but I don’t have enough time for the visa to be processed.
My BB privilege expires in March, and the visa would be done by March. So, the registrar representative told me to extend my visa (to a tourist, plus 2 months) so that I can process the visa for that year.
Questions:
1. I would have to pay P20k for each semester without a visa, for a total of P40k? Plus 1k late fee?
2. Would my student visa be valid for the year of 2016 – 2017 even though the school year is almost over?
I’m going to the immigration office to extend my visa and I hope I won’t be in trouble. Thank you for your time.
Hello, Admin.
I tried to process my student visa for the school year of 2016 – 2017, but due to intervening factors i was 1 month late.
What type of penalties will I face? What do I do? What can I do?
Thank you.
The cost will not be high for one month. Maybe about 1000 on top of the normal fees.
Go to the Immigration office and do it now.
So I will pay P20,000 x 2 (2 semesters) for a total of P41,000?
I would not have a student visa for the 2016 – 2017 school year. That is why I tried to process it but I was too late.
I was told to extend my stay here so that I can have the student visa processed, and then I can pick it up afterwards.
Hi Sir. I am a foreign student whose student visa got expired July 2015. How much penalty do you think I should pay at the BI for downgrading and returning back to my country without getting deported or blacklisted. I have finished my studies but decided to stay for a while and it’s been 19 months now that hadn’t updated my visa.. What is the proper procedure to exit the country without having any remarks? I am sure that I will be having an order to leave. How much in pesos should I pay at the BI and can I only downgrade my visa in Manila? Or can I do it in Cebu? Thanking you in advance.. If possible do reply me in my mail too..
It will probably be between:
30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay
60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay
Either of Cebu or Manila would be able to deal with your case.
You need to go to one of them to pay all outstanding visas and fines and then get the ECC, so you are allowed to leave.
Blacklisting is a decision for immigration. No one can be sure what they will do.