Key Points

  • The government of the Philippines will conduct yearly reporting reviews of foreign nationals in the country from 1 January 2023 until 1 March 2023

Overview

The government of the Philippines will require all foreign nationals in the country to report to an approved Bureau of Immigration between 1 January 2023 and 1 March 2023. During this appointment, foreign nationals will need to provide proof of:

  • A valid passport
  • A registration identity card (ARC 1-card)

For additional information on document proof, check here. Foreign nationals who hold a Temporary Visitor Pass or a Tourist Visit pass are exempt from the requirement to report.

What are the Changes?

The government of the Philippines will conduct a yearly review of foreign nationals, including those with work and immigration authorization in the country. Foreign nationals must report in person and cannot send a representative. If a foreign national fails to report to the Bureau in time, fines and penalties will be applied.

Originally published NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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