Head Office
Bureau of Immigration,
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros, Manila,
1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 465 2400
Customer Service
Phone: +63 2 465-2400
Phone: +63 2 524-3769
Email: xinfo@immigration.gov.ph
Other Contacts
Phone: 527-5656 (Alien Registration Division)
Phone: 301-0972/ 527-5659 (General Services Section)
Phone: 309-7752 /525-4143 (Office of the Commissioner)
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About Bureau of Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration in Philippines is the chief government agency responsible for monitoring the movement of persons across the borders. Formed in the year 1940, the agency operates from its base at Manila, with the activities supervised by the Department of Justice. Prior to 1940, the bureau operated as a division of the Bureau of Customs.
Since its founding, the agency has been responsible for the administration and enforcement of immigration, citizenship, and alien admission and registration laws. Headed by the Commissioner, the agency regulates the entry, stay and exist of foreign nationals in the country. It also monitors the entry and exit of Filipino citizens. Additionally, it issues immigration documents andidentification certifications on non-immigrant, immigrant and special non-immigrant visas.
For those looking for extension of stay or permanent citizenship, the Bureau studies the case and makes the necessary recommendation. It enjoy the rights to cancel immigration documents upon violation of laws and procedures. BOI’s current ports of entry and exist include Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Laoag International Airport, Clark Intl Airport, Mactan-Cebu Intl Airport, Kalibo Intl Airport, Iloilo Intl Airport, Davao Intl Airport, Zamboanga Intl Seaport and Bongao Intl Seaport.
You can locate a BOI branch for accessing any of the services. Also, you can download the forms on the website directly. You can find applications for immigrant and non-immigrant visas, petition for citizenship, cancellation of alien registry, emigration clearance certificate or others. As for visas, under immigrant visas section you have immigrant visa by marriage, permanent resident visa, child born abroad of immigrant mother, returning resident and quota visa. Under non-immigrant and special visas, you have temporary resident visa, temporary visitor visa, student visa, employment visa and visa upon arrival.
Citizens of a number of countries do not require a visa for Philippines. The list includes Brazil, Israel, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, among others. The website has a checklist with complete documentary requirements. The visa fee varies according to visa type. The details are published on the website. For more information or queries on branch locations, visa status, immigration application, forms, or others, reach the Bureau of Immigration support.
