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BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION

(Satellite/Field/Extension/One-Stop-Shop/ Border Crossing/District Offices)

2023 CITIZEN’S CHARTER


(3rd Edition)
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LIST OF TRANSACTIONS

OFFICE AND SERVICE NAME PAGE NO.

External Services
A. TAYTAY IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE

1. Alien Registration Program (ARP) 3

2. Annual Report 6

3. Issuance of Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) Series A 9

4. Extension of Authorized Stay of Temporary Visitors Visa 12

5. Provisional Work Permit (PWP) 15

6. Special Study Permit (SSP) 17

7. Special Work Permit (SWP) 20

B. FEEDBACK AND REDRESS MECHANISMS 33

C. DIRECTORY 36
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TAYTAY IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE


EXTERNAL SERVICES

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1. Alien Registration Program (ARP)


The ARP (in Compliance with Immigration Operation Order no. 2014-043) has the goal to register all foreign nationals living in the Philippines and
give everyone an individual Special Security Registration Number (SSRN). The SSRN is an alpha-numeric number assigned to every foreign national
who registers under the ARP and shall be used in all transactions with the Bureau.

Office or Division: BI Taytay Field Office

Classification: Simple Transaction

Type of Transaction: Government To Citizen (G2C)

Who may avail: All foreign nationals living in the Philippines.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

1. BI Form 2014-08-019 Rev 0 - Alien Registration Program (ARP) 1.Receiving area - BI Taytay Field Office
Form;

2. 2x2 picture with white background, and must be taken within the
2.Applicant
last three (3) months from the date of application (4 pieces);

3. Passport Biopage, latest arrival stamp (1 photocopy each); 3.Applicant

4. Proof of Payment of Previous and Latest Visa Extensions (1


4.Applicant
photocopy); and,

5. Orders (Order to Leave/ Downgrading/Motion for Reconsideration/


5.Applicant
Visa Extension Orders), if applicable (1 photocopy).

FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

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1. Submit the completely 1.1 Review of subject’s details upon


None 2 minutes Receiving staff
filled-out application form receipt of CGAF for ARP.
and documentary
requirements. 1.2Encoding of subject’s details. None 5 minutes ARP Officer

2. Biometrics - photo
2. Performs biometrics to the subject -
capturing and fingerprint None 15 minutes ARP Officer
photo capturing and fingerprint scanning.
scanning.

3.1 Review of subject’s details and


None 5 minutes ARP Officer
3. Release of SSRN (if biometrics.
necessary) 3.2 Printing of SSRN, if needed for ECC
None 3 minutes ARP Officer
application.

TOTAL: 30 minutes

2. Annual Report

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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, report in person to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Main Office at Intramuros, Manila; or to the nearest
participating office. The parent or legal guardian of an alien who is less than fourteen (14) years of age shall have the duty of reporting for such alien.

Office or Division: BI Taytay Field Office

Classification: Simple Transaction

Type of Transaction: Government To Citizen (G2C)

Who may avail: All Registered Aliens with ACR I-Card and/or ACR Paper-Based

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

1. Original ACR I-Card and/or ACR Paper-based; and, 1.Applicant

2. Original Passport. 2.Applicant

Note: For dispute purposes (annual report arrears), applicant may


present official receipts of previous annual report payments for
updating.

FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

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1. Retrieval of subject data from Annual


Report Program upon receipt of None 3 minutes Reviewing officer / Assessor
1. Submit passport Reference Number/QR code for AR.
and ACR I-Card to
receiving staff. 1.2 Assessment of subject’s Annual
Report registration details vis-a-vis None 3 minutes Reviewing officer / Assessor
passport and ACR I-card information.

2.1 Biometrics capturing of subject or


None 3 minutes Reviewing officer / Assessor
representative.
2. Biometrics and
assessment of fees. 2.2 Assessment of applicable fees and
Order of Payment Slip Issuance to None 2 minutes Reviewing officer / Assessor
subject.

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Annual Report
Fee: Php 300

Legal Research
Fee (LRF): Php 10
Note: Admin fine
of 200/month but
not exceeding of
Php 2,000 per
3. Submit the OPS to
3. Payment processing by Cashier. year and MR fee 3 minutes Cashier
the cashier for payment.
amounting to Php
1,010 for failure to
pay the annual
report for the first
60 days of every
calendar year
pursuant to RA
562, Section 10,
as amended.

4. Release of Official 4. Printing and Releasing of Official


None 1 minute Cashier
Receipts. Receipts.

Php 310
TOTAL: (if no violation 15 minutes
of Sec. 10)

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3. Issuance of Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) Series A


Emigration Clearance Certificate is issued to departing foreign nationals to prove that they have no derogatory records in th e country, and have no
pending obligations with the government at the time of issuance.
Office or Division: BI Taytay Field Office

Classification: Simple Transaction

Type of Transaction: Government to Citizen (G2C)

Who may Avail: 1. Temporary Visitor Visa, also known as Tourist Visa, holders who have stayed for over six (6) months in the
Philippines;
2. Tourist Visa holders with orders to leave (OTL);
3. Expired or downgraded Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visa holders;
4. Valid Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visa holders who are leaving the Philippines for good;
5. Philippine-born foreign nationals who is about to depart from the Philippines for the first time; and,
6. Bona fide seafarers who have stayed in the Philippines for 30 days or more and has a duly approved discharge
from the Bureau of Immigration.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

1. BI Form 2014-08-019 Rev 0 - Alien Registration Program (ARP) 1.Receiving area - BI Taytay Field Office
Form;

2. BI Form 2015-08-001A Rev 0 - Emigration Clearance Certificate


2.Receiving area - BI Taytay Field Office or BI Website
(Main Office) (2 certificate);

3. 2x2 picture with white background and must be taken within the
3.Applicant
last three (3) months from the date of application (4 pieces);

4. Passport Biopage, Latest arrival stamp (1 photocopy each); 4.Applicant

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5. Proof of Payment of All Previous and Latest Visa Extensions (1


5.Applicant
photocopy);

6. Orders (Order to Leave/ Downgrading/Motion for Reconsideration/


6.Applicant
Visa Extension Orders), if applicable (1 photocopy); and,

FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

1. Evaluate the submitted documents


1. Submit the completely
and application, conduct photo capturing
filled-out application form
and electronic fingerprinting for issuance None 10 minutes ARP Officer
and documentary
of Special Security Registration Number
requirements.
(SSRN).

2. The ARP Officer at the Alien


Registration Program (ARP) counter
2. Secure the Order of
transmits the ECC/CE application for None 5 minutes Assessor
Payment Slip (OPS).
derogatory checking and issuance of
OPS.

3. Present the OPS to the


3. Issue the Official Receipt (OR). See Table 5 minutes Cashier
Cashier for payment.

4. Submit the Official 4. BI Taytay staff receives the OR and


None 3 minutes Receiving/Releasing Staff
Receipt (OR). issues claim stub.

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4.1 For Fingerprint Verification, BI


ECC Encoder
Taytay staff encodes and prints the 30 minutes
None
ECC/CE for review by the reviewing
Reviewing Officer
officer.

4.2 Final review and approval. None 1 day BI Taytay ACO

5. Presents the claim stub. 5. Releases the approved ECC/CE. None 2 minutes Receiving/Releasing Staff

1 day and 55
TOTAL:
minutes

Transaction for Adult with previous extensions or updates

Emigration Clearance Certificate (Php700) + LRF (Php 10)

ACR Fee (Php 1,000) + LRF (Php 10)

Certificate of Residence for Temporary Visitor (CRTV), if stayed 6 months or more (Php 1,400) + LRF (Php 10)

Express Lane Fee (Php 500), if all fees paid

Administrative fine per month for late registration (upon issuance of foreign passport) - Php 200/month but not exceeding of Php 2,000/year

Note: Administrative fine will be assessed whichever is higher between annual report fine and late registration fine.

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4.Extension of Authorized Stay of Temporary Visitors Visa

Office or Division: BI Taytay Field Office


Classification: Simple Transaction
Type of Transaction: Government to Citizen (G2C)
Who may avail: A foreign national whose stay will exceed fifty-nine (59) days should secure extensions of stay with the Bureau of
Immigration.
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE
1. Accomplished Tourist Visa Extension Form (BI Form
1.Receiving area - BI Taytay Field Office / BI Website
IRD04.QF.004); and,

2. Passport of the applicant (original). 2.Applicant

3. Additional requirements per visa category:


a. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with One (1) valid Identification
3.Representative of the Applicant
card of the representative - as applicable; or,
b. BI Accreditation ID of the Travel Agent (1 photocopy)

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FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

1. Receive and review the application form


None 5 Minutes Receiving staff
for completeness and correct attachments.

1.2 Check the derogatory records using the


VIMS database of Hold Departure, Blacklist,
Watchlist and Alert List .
1. Submit the completely
filled-out application
form, and original Without derogatory hit:
passport. None 5 minutes Assessor
Issue BI Clearance Certificate

With derogatory hit:


Advise Applicant to proceed to the
Certification and Clearance Section (CSS)
at BI Main Office in Intramuros for
processing of appropriate derogatory
clearance and/or Certificate of Not The
Same Person (NTSP).

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1.3 Verify the travel record (latest arrival


details, admission status, etc.) and latest 2 minutes Assessor
None
extension of stay.

3.1 Assessment of applicable fees. None 5 minutes Assessor

3.2 Issue Order of Payment Slip (OPS) and


3. Secure the Order of
instruct the applicant to pay the 2 minutes Assessor
Payment Slip (OPS). None
corresponding fees.

4. Present the OPS to See schedule of


4. Issue the Official Receipt (OR). 2 minutes Cashier
the Cashier for payment. Fees

None Visa Reviewing and


5.1 Review the correctness of payment and
5 minutes Approving Officer, Alternate
visa validity printed on the receipt.
Signatory

5. Submit the OR. 5.2 Enter the approval using the VIMS
None 5 minutes Implementor
database.

5.3 Implementation using the VIMS None


5 minutes Implementor
database.

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6. Receive the passport,


6.1 Release the passport, BI Clearance
BI Clearance Certificate,
Certificate, Approved Order and Official None 2 minutes Releasing staff
Approved Order and
Receipts.
Official Receipt

US$50.00 14 working days or Alien Registration Division -


6.2 If applicable, printing of ACR I-Card. earlier BI Main Office

6.3. Release of ACR I-Card. None 2 minutes Releasing Staff

TOTAL: Total fees 40 minutes plus 14


depends on days for the ACR I-
number of Card release
months
overstayed

Processing time is for single application, compounds for each added application, subject to existing ARTA policies

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Schedule of Fees:
APPLICATION TYPE FEES (in Php)
1) Initial Extension for the following passport holders: 2,430.00
[a] British National Overseas (BNO); [b] Portuguese-Macau; [c] Hong
Kong SAR; [d] Macao SAR; [e] PROC with AJACS Visa; and [f] Indian
with AJACSSUK Visa
2) Visa Waiver for foreign nationals admitted under EO 408 3,130.00
3) One (1) Month Extension after 59 days of Stay
(Fees are exclusive of US $50.00 for ACR I-Card; based on BSP
Forex Rate)
a. Minor 3,150.00
b. 14-15 years of age 4,150.00
c. 16 years above 4,400.00
4) Two (2) Months Extension after 59 days of Stay
(Fees are exclusive of US $50.00 for ACR I-Card; based on BSP
Forex Rate)
a. Non-Visa Required Nationals:
i.Minor 3,650.00

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ii.14-15 years of age 4,650.00


iii.16 years above 4,900.00
b. Visa Required:
i.Minor 4,450.00
ii.14-15 years of age 5,450.00
iii.16 years above 5,700.00
5) Initial Extension for holders of Brazilian passports
(Fees are exclusive of US $50.00 for ACR I-Card; based on BSP
Forex Rate)
a. Minor 2,140.00
b. 14-15 years of age 3,140.00
c. 16 years above 3,390.00

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5. Provisional Work Permit (PWP)


PWP is issued to a foreign national during the pendency of an application for pre-arranged employment visa.

Office or Division: BI Taytay Field Office

Classification: Complex Transaction

Type of Transaction: Government to Citizen (G2C)

Who may avail: Issued to a foreign national during the pendency of an application for pre-arranged employment visa.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
PRINCIPAL - APPLICANT

1. Letter-request addressed to the Commissioner from the 1.Petitioning company


Petitioning company

2. Duly accomplished Consolidated General Application (CGAF) 2.Receiving area / BI Website


(BI Form CGAF-002-Rev 3)

3. Photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-page, entry visa (if 3.Applicant


applicable), latest admission and updated temporary visitor’s visa/
valid authorized stay;

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4. Duly acknowledged Contract of Service, Employment Contract, 4.Applicant


Secretary’s Certificate of Election, Appointment, Assignment,
Secondment or Deployment of applicant, or equivalent document
indicating duration of employment, compensation and other benefits,
and scope of duties;

5. For consultant or specialist positions, a justification that despite 5.Applicant


best efforts, no Filipino is able and willing to provide such consultancy
or specialized service;

6. For Corporation or Partnership, Board Resolution if the 6.Applicant


signatories of the letter of application and employment contract are
other than those appearing in the Articles of Incorporation and in the
latest GIS;

7. Photocopy of the official receipt of AEP or 9g application; 7.Applicant

8. Photocopy of applicant’s Taxpayer’s Identification Number 8.Applicant


(TIN) card or proof of TIN (e.g. BIR Forms 1901, 1902, 1904, AEP
with TIN);

9. Special Temporary Permit for an applicant who intends to 9.Applicant


practice profession regulated by the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC); and,

10. BI Clearance Certificate 10.BI Taytay Field Office

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
PETITIONER - COMPANY

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1. Photocopy of Petitioner’s Income Tax Return (ITR) with 1.Petitioning company


corresponding proof of payment (official receipt, bank teller’s
validation slip, BIR’s eFPS payment details print-out or other similar
evidence). For newly created companies, submit a photocopy of
certificate of registration with BIR and Quarterly payment of taxes with
corresponding proof of payment. For companies with no income or
overpayment of taxes, in lieu of proof of payment, submit copy of ITR
with proof of filing;

2. Submit the following: 2.Petitioning company


c. For Corporations or Partnerships, photocopies of the
following:
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of
Registration;
• Articles of Incorporation (AOI); and,
• General Information Sheet (GIS) for the current year, stamped
received by SEC.
d. For Single Proprietorships, photocopies of the following:
• Department of Trade and Industry’s Certificate of Registration of
Business Name

3. Mayor’s Permit. 3.Petitioning company

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FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

1.1 Receive and review the application


form for completeness and correct None 10 minutes Evaluator
attachments.

1. Submit the completely


1.2 Check the derogatory records using
filled-out application form,
the VIMS database of Hold Departure, None 5 minutes Assessor
original passport, and
Blacklist, Watchlist and Alert List.
necessary attachments.
1.3 Verify the travel record (latest arrival
details, admission status, etc.) and latest None 5 minutes Assessor
extension of stay.

2.1 Assessment of applicable fees. None 5 minutes Assessor

2. Secure the Order of 2.2 Issue Order of Payment Slip (OPS)


Payment Slip (OPS). and instruct the applicant to pay the None 2 minutes Assessor
corresponding fees.

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3. Present the OPS to the


3. Issue the Official Receipt (OR). Php 4,040 2 minutes Cashier
Cashier for payment.

4.1 BI Taytay staff receives the OR and


issues claim stub. None 3 minutes Releasing staff

4.2 Encoding of subject’s details in Visa


None 5 minutes Assessor
Application Information System (VAIS).
4. Submit the Official
Receipt (OR). 4.3 Preparation of PWP order for
None 15 minutes Assessor
approval/disapproval.

4.4 Review and recommend approval. None 10 minutes Reviewing Officer

1-3 working
4.5 Final review and approval of ACO. None BI Taytay Field Office ACO
days

5. Present claim stub and


receive the passport, BI 5. Release the passport, BI Clearance
Clearance Certificate, Certificate, Approved Order and Official None 5 minutes Releasing staff
Approved Order and Receipts.
Official Receipts.

1-3 working
TOTAL: Php 4,040 days and 67
minutes

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Schedule of Fees:
APPLICATION TYPE FEES (in Php)
Application Fee 2,000
Certificate Fee 500
Legal Research Fee 20
Service Fee 100
PWP Fee 400
Legal Research Fee 20
Express Lane Fee (Certification) 500
Express Lane Fee (Filing) 500
Total 4,040

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6. Special Study Permit (SSP)


The Special Study Permit (SSP) is issued to a foreign national who seeks to enroll in a non-degree course in a duly accredited learning institution in
the Philippines. It is also issued to foreign nationals of minor age who seek to enroll in duly accredited learning instituti ons, and to foreign nationals
who seek to enroll in professional aviation courses in duly accredited learning institutions.

Office or Division: Immigration Regulation Division (IRD) – Student Visa Section (SVS)

Classification: Complex Transaction

Type of Transaction: Government to Citizen (G2C)

Who may avail: All foreign nationals, who are:


1. Below 18 years old;
2. Enrolled and admitted in a non-degree course; or
3. Enrolled and admitted in a short course of less than one (1) year or two (2) year courses and ESDA courses;
or
4. Enrolled and admitted in an English Language Program; or
5. Enrolled in Preschool, Primary or Secondary Levels; and
6. Cross-enrollees.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

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1. Letter request addressed to the Commissioner


1.Applicant or petitioning school
from the representative of the petitioning school;

2. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form CGAF-003-


Rev 2). If the applicant is a minor, it shall be signed by 2.Receiving area or BI Website
the parent or the legal guardian;

3. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest


3.Applicant
admission with valid authorized stay;

4. Certificate of Acceptance issued by the learning


institution accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to
accept foreign students, indicating the number of months 4.Petitioning school
(length of study) or the technical/vocational, special
and/or primary or secondary level courses for applicants
below 18 years of age;

5. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar 5.Petitioning school


or school representative;

6. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, in 6.National Bureau of Investigation


case of flying schools; and,

7. BI Clearance Certificate. 7.BI Taytay Field Office

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FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

1.1 Receive and review the application


form for completeness and correct None 10 minutes Evaluator
attachments.

1. Submit the completely


filled-out application form, 1.2 Check the derogatory records using
the VIMS database of Hold Departure, None 5 minutes Assessor
original passport, and
Blacklist, Watchlist and Alert List.
necessary attachments.
1.3 Verify the travel record (latest arrival
details, admission status, etc.) and latest None 5 minutes Assessor
extension of stay.

2.1 Assessment of applicable fees. None 5 minutes Assessor

2. Secure the Order of 2.2 Issue Order of Payment Slip (OPS)


Payment Slip (OPS). and instruct the applicant to pay the None 2 minutes Assessor
corresponding fees.

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Php 4,740 plus


3. Present the OPS to the
3.. Issue the Official Receipt (OR). US$50 for ACR I- 2 minutes Cashier
Cashier for payment.
Card if applicable

4.1 BI Taytay staff receives the OR and


issues claim stub. None 3 minutes Releasing staff

4.2 Encoding of subject’s details in Visa


None 5 minutes Assessor
Application Information System (VAIS).
4. Submit the Official
Receipt (OR). 4.3 Preparation of PWP order for
None 15 minutes Assessor
approval/disapproval.

4.4 Review and recommend approval. None 10 minutes Recommending Approval

1-3 working
4.5 Final review and approval of ACO. None BI Taytay Field Office ACO
days

5. Present claim stub and


receive the passport, BI 5. Release the passport, BI Clearance
Clearance Certificate, Certificate, Approved Order and Official None 5 minutes Releasing staff
Approved Order and Receipts.
Official Receipts.

1-3 working
TOTAL: Php 4,740 days and 67
minutes

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7. Special Work Permit (SWP)


A foreign national who shall engage in gainful employment for three to six months.

Office or Division: BI Taytay Field Office

Classification: Complex Transaction

Type of Transaction: Government to Citizen (G2C)

Who may avail: A foreign national who shall engage in gainful employment for three to six months

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
PRINCIPAL - APPLICANT

1. Letter-request addressed to the Commissioner from the Petitioning 1.Petitioning company


company

2.Duly accomplished Consolidated General Application (CGAF) (BI 2.Applicant


Form CGAF-002-Rev 3)

3.Photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-page, entry visa (if 3.Applicant


applicable), latest admission and updated temporary visitor’s visa/
valid authorized stay

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4.Duly acknowledged Contract of Service, Secretary’s Certificate of 4.Applicant


Election, Appointment, Assignment, Secondment or Deployment of
applicant, or equivalent document indicating duration of service,
compensation and other benefits, and scope of duties

5.Submit the following documents for the particular positions (if 5.Applicant
applicable):
a. For Consultant or Specialist position, applicant must be at least
twenty-five (25) years old and must submit the following:
a.1.) Certified True Copy of Diploma or Certificate of Completion as
attested by the Human Resource Manager or any officer of the
company authorized by Board Resolution or Special Power of
Attorney; (To prove or establish educational attainment); and,
a.2.) Certificate of Training, Course Completion or resume as attested
to by the Human Resource Manager or any officer of the company
authorized by Board Resolution or Special Power of Attorney; (To
prove or establish that applicant has at least 2 years of relevant work
experience or training related to the proposed position, nature and
primary purpose of the company’s business).
b. For regulated professions, applicants must submit Special
Temporary Permit (STP) duly issued by the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC).

6.Photocopy of applicant’s Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) 6.Applicant


card or proof of TIN (e.g. BIR Forms 1901, 1902, 1904, AEP with
TIN); and

7.BI Clearance Certificate 7.BI Taytay Field Office

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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS
WHERE TO SECURE
PETITIONER - COMPANY

1. Submit the following: 1.Petitioning company


a. For Corporations, photocopies of the following:
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of
Registration;
• Articles of Incorporation (AOI); and,
• General Information Sheet (GIS) for the current year, stamped
received by SEC.
b. For Partnerships, photocopies of the following:
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of
Registration; and,
• Articles of Partnership (AOP).
c. For Single Proprietorships, photocopies of the following:
• Department of Trade and Industry’s Certificate of Registration of
Business Name

2.For Corporation or Partnership, Board Resolution if the signatories 2.Petitioning company


of the letter of application and contract of service are other than those
appearing in the Articles of Incorporation and in the latest GIS;

3.Photocopy of Petitioner’s Income Tax Return (ITR) with 3.Petitioning company


corresponding proof of payment (official receipt, bank teller’s
validation slip, BIR’s eFPS payment details print-out or other similar
evidence). For newly created company, submit photocopy of
certificate of registration with BIR and Quarterly payment of taxes with
corresponding proof of payment. For companies with no income or
overpayment of taxes, in lieu of proof of payment, submit copy of ITR
with proof of filing.

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4.Submit the following for the particular positions (if applicable): 4.Petitioning company
a. For Treasure Hunter application, photocopy of Treasure
Hunting/Survey/Salvage Permit duly issued by Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and appropriate permit
from other concerned government agencies (e.g. National Museum)
and instrumentalities.
b. For Religious Preacher application, submit endorsement from any
of the following religious entities:
b.1.) CBCP,
b.2.) PCEC,
b.3.) INC,
b.4.) JIL, or,
b.5.) Other legitimate religious sects.
c. For Commercial Model, Foreign Journalist or Trainee application,
submit endorsement from the following:
c.1.) For Commercial Models: FAP.
c.2.) For Foreign Journalists: Malacañang Press Corps.
c.3.) For Trainees: GOCC or Sponsoring Private Entity.

5.Mayor’s Permit; 5.Petitioning company

6.Certification under oath by the Petitioner, stating whether it is 6.Petitioning company


applicant’s initial or final SWP, that all documents submitted are
genuine and that the applicant shall exclusively work relative to the
position applied for; and,

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7.A sworn declaration of the petitioning company operating in the 7.Petitioning company
Philippines:
a. Undertaking to withhold and remit to the Bureau of Internal
Revenue (BIR) the taxes due on all income of the applicant; and,
b. Stating that the entire salary or any other form of compensation of
the SWP applicant shall be paid entirely by his/her home office
outside the country (for SWP applicants who are not paid by the
petitioning companies within the Philippines where they intend to
render short-term work/services).

FEES TO BE PROCESSING
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTION PERSON RESPONSIBLE
PAID TIME

1.1 Receive and review the application


form for completeness and correct None 10 minutes Evaluator
attachments.

1. Submit the completely


1.2 Check the derogatory records using
filled-out application form,
the VIMS database of Hold Departure, None 5 minutes Assessor
original passport, and
Blacklist, Watchlist and Alert List.
necessary attachments.
1.3 Verify the travel record (latest arrival
details, admission status, etc.) and latest None 5 minutes Assessor
extension of stay.

2. Secure the Order of 2.1 Assessment of applicable fees. None 5 minutes Assessor

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Payment Slip (OPS). 2.2 Issue Order of Payment Slip (OPS)


and instruct the applicant to pay the None 2 minutes Assessor
corresponding fees.

Php 6,440 plus


3. Present the OPS to the
3. Issue the Official Receipt (OR). US$50 for ACR I- 2 minutes Cashier
Cashier for payment.
Card if applicable

4.1 BI Taytay staff receives the OR and


issues claim stub. None 3 minutes Releasing staff

4.2 Encoding of subject’s details in Visa


None 5 minutes Assessor
Application Information System (VAIS).
4. Submit the Official
Receipt (OR). 4.3 Preparation of PWP order for
None 15 minutes Assessor
approval/disapproval.

4.4. Review and recommend approval. None 10 minutes Recommending Approval

1-3 working
4.5 Final review and approval of ACO. None BI Taytay Field Office ACO
days

5. Present claim stub and


receive the passport, BI 5. Release the passport, BI Clearance
Clearance Certificate, Certificate, Approved Order and Official None 5 minutes Releasing staff
Approved Order and Receipts.
Official Receipts.

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Php 6,440 plus 1-3 working


TOTAL: US$50 for ACR I- days and 67
Card if applicable minutes

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B. FEEDBACK AND REDRESS MECHANISMS

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C. DIRECTORY

TAYTAY IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE


Name of ACO ATTY. GREGORIO G. SADIASA
Direct Line 8-465-2400
Facsimile Number 8-465-2400
Official E-mail Address bitaytayfieldoffice@gmail.com
Office Address ARC PLACE BUILDING #2 J. SUMULONG ST. BRGY. DOLORES, Taytay, Rizal

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