Advisory
ADVISORY
2021 April 05
ADVISORY
2021 March 31
ADVISORY
2021 March 29
ADVISORY
2021 March 27
BAY SERVICE SECTION ADVISORY
2021 March 24
Pusuant to the Administrative Circular JHM-2020-003 dated 06 October 2020 reverting "Seaport Operations Section" into "Bay Service Section", the following are the updated official email addresses of BSS as of 24 March 2021:
| PURPOSE |
EMAIL ADDRESS |
| General Inquiry |
bi.bayservicesection@gmail.com |
| Submission of Notice of Arrival (NOA) |
bi.bss.noa@gmail.com |
| Submission of BOQ medical clearance and RT-PCR result |
bi.bss,medclearance@gmail.com |
| 9(c) visa or visa crew list |
bi.bss.visacrewlist@gmail.com |
| Other non-immigrant visa holders travel pass |
bi.bss.travelpass@gmail.com |
ADVISORY
2021 March 14
With the upsurge of COVID-19 cases throughout the country and as a precautionary measure to deter the further spread of virus, NOTICE is hereby given to ALL BI OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES and CLIENTS that the BI Main Office shall be TEMPORARILY CLOSED for thorough sanitation and disinfection on Monday and Tuesday, 15 to 16 March 2021. click here
ADVISORY
2021 March 11
ADVISORY
2021 March 06
Guidelines in Securing a Bureau of Immigration Travel Pass. click here
ADVISORY
2021 March 05
ADVISORY
2021 March 05
In compliance to the Memorandum from the Secretary of Justice dated 19 February 2021 Re:"Foreign Nationals Allowed to Return to the Philippines by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Deseases". click here
ADVISORY
2021 February 12
Revised guidelines as per IATF-MEID resolution Nos. 97 and 98 series of 2021. click here
ADVISORY
2021 February 10
The Annual Report will be suspended on Saturday, 13 February 2021 to give way to ACR I-Card system upgrade.
BI-Accredited Liaison Officers who have appointments during this date will be accommodated from 15 February 2021 until 19 February 2021 during regular office hours.
ADVISORY
2021 February 04
Frontline services at Iloilo Immigration Field Office will be suspended from 4-12 February 2021 for the conduct of disinfection and sanitation procedures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Regular operations will resume on Monday, 15 February 2021.
For your queries, requests for clarification and other concerns, you may contact us at:
Hotline Numbers:
632 8-465-2400 (Trunkline)
632 8-524-3769
E-mail Messaging Unit:
xinfo@immigration.gov.ph
binoc_immigration@hotmail.ph
immigPH@gmail.com
immigration.helpline.ph@gmail.com
Social Media Unit:
Facebook: officialbureauofimmigration, immigration.helpline.ph
Twitter: immigrationPH
ADVISORY
2021 January 31
Revised guidelines as per IATF-MEID Resolution No. 97 Series of 2021. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 27
Inclusion of Czech Republic in the list of countries / jurisdictions subjected to travel restrictions relative to the SARS-COV 2 variant. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 26
In compliance with the directives from Malacañang as recommended by the IATF-MEID. click here
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2021 January 25
Cancellation of accreditation to accept foreign students: SELC-Global Center Philippines Corporation. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 24
ADVISORY
2021 January 23
ADVISORY
2021 January 15
Revised travel restriction guidelines to be observed relative to the SARS-COV 2. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 13
Revised travel restriction guidelines to be observed relative to the SARS-COV 2. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 11
Travel restriction guidelines to be observed relative to the SARS-COV 2 United Kingdom variant and South African variant. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 07
- Travel restriction guidelines for all travellers from countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19 B117 Strain. click here
- Revised guidelines as per IATF-MEID Resolution No. 92 Series of 2021. click here
ADVISORY
2021 January 05
Travel restriction guidelines of all travellers from countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19 B117 Strain. click here
ADVISORY
2020 December 28
Revised Guidelines as per IATF-MEID Resolution No. 90 Series of 2020. click here
ADVISORY VISA UNDER SECTION 9(E) AND 9(G)
2020 December 22
Revised Guidelines as per IATF-MEID Resolution no. 89 Series of 2020. click here
ADVISORY
2020 December 21
In compliance with R.A. 11494 or the "Bayanihan to Recover as One Act" starting 10 December 2020, the BI will be providing regulatory relief and shall refrain from imposing fines and penalties incurred during the quaratine period from 19 March 2020 to 19 December 2020, unless otherwise extended.
HOLIDAY ADVISORY
2020 December 04
Work Suspension on December 11, 2020 in Commemoration of Pampanga Day. click here
ANNUAL REPORT 2021 ADVISORY
2020 December 03
Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic Act No. 562, as amended, also known as the "Alien Registration Act of 1950," ALL registered alien shall, within the first sixty (60) days of every calendar year or from January 01, 2021 until March 01, 2021, report in person to Bureau of Immigration. click here
ADVISORY
2020 November 20
Revised Guidelines as per IATF-MEID Resolution No. 84 Series of 2020,to read: beginning 01 November 2020, foreign nationals may be allowed entry into the Philippines. click here
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 82 ADVISORY
2020 November 11
Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in view of the continuing inclement weather brought about by typhoon "Ulysses", work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in region II, III, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, V, Cordillera, Administrative Region and National Capital Region. click here for more details.
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 November 04
To all BI Accredited Liaison Officers / Representatives, the Bureau of Immigration will implement the ODD-EVEN Number Coding Scheme. click here
ADVISORY
2020 October 26
IATF-MEID Revised Guidelines No. 80 Series of 2020
Pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force for Management of Emergency Infectious Diseases Resolution No. 80 Series of 2020 dated 22 October 2020, the following revised guidelines are hereby implemented. click here
LIFTING OF NON-ESSENTIAL OUTBOUND TRAVEL
2020 October 20
Pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) Resolution No. 79 series of 2020 dated 15 October 2020, travel restriction imposed to non-essential outbound travel of Filipinos is hereby lifted, EFFECTIVE 21 OCTOBER 2020. click here
HOLIDAY ADVISORY
2020 October 20
Republic Act No. 1745 - An act declaring October 20 of every year a Special Holiday in the province of Leyte where BI Tacloban District Office is located. Hence, the office will be closed.
ADVISORY
2020 October 12
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7350, an act declaring October 12 of every year a Special Non-Working Holiday in the City of Zamboanga. BI Zamboaga Field Office will be closed on the said date. The office will resume operations on 13 October 2020.
PUBLIC ADVISORY
2020 September 28
The public is advised that the Bureau of Immigration will suspend transactions today, 28th September 2020 from 3:00 pm onwards pursuant of Memorandum Circular No. 80 from the Office of the President and Proclamation No. 60 (s. 1992) declaring the last week of September every year as Family Week.
However, Offices compromising the Operations Cluster must carry out and accomplish all their transactions.
PUBLIC ADVISORY
2020 September 21
In observance of the social distancing policy and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Seaport Operations Section will start to implement its Online Appointment System. click here
ADVISORY
2020 September 10
Please be informed that by Virtue of Proclamation No. 654 amending Proclamation No. 776 (S.1991) declares every Friday immediately preceding the third Sunday of September of every year as a special day in the City of Naga, in commemoration of the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.
In this regard, Naga Immigration Field Office will be closed on September 18, 2020 (Friday). click here
ADVISORY
2020 September 01
We would like to inform the public that on September 2, 2020 is a Special Non Working Holiday in the Province of Albay and the cities therein by virtue of R.A. 11136 to commemorate the birth anniversary of General Simeon Ola, the last general to surrender to the Ameracans.
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 August 24
BI-Accreditation renewal applicants may claim the appropriate accreditation order at room 210, BI-Accreditation Unit.
Successful applicants may claim their new BI-Accreditation ID's subject to the submission of: (1) Old BI-Accreditation ID; (2) Medical Certificate (COVID-19 test results) for the month of August.
In view of the recent developments, the deadline for claiming new BI-Accreditation ID's is hereby reset to August 31, 2020. Starting September 01, 2020, old BI-Accreditation ID's shall not be honored in any transactions with the Bureau of Immigration.
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 August 19
On 17 August 2020, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Resolution No. 64 placed the National Capital Region, and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal under General Community Quarantine.
In this regard and in compliance to the directive to observe minimum health standards and social distancing measures, the previous suspension of BI transactions is hereby lifted in the affected offices. The Bureau of Immigration will begin to accept the filing of transactions on 19 August 2020. click here
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 August 04
Compliance with MECQ directive (Payment of ACR I-Card Waiver Application Fee, ECC / RP or ECC / SRC in lieu of ACR I-Card Waiver Order. click here
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 August 03
ARD recommendations for ACR I-Card, paper based ACR, Order of Exemption and Emigration Clearance Certificate. click here
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 August 03
Pursuant to President Rodrigo R. Duterte's approval of the re-imposition of MODIFIED ENHANCE COMMUNITY QUARANTINE (MECQ) from August 04 to 18, 2020, please be informed that the BI Offices will be operating at a reduced manpower capacity / skeletal workforce. click here
TO ALL BI OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
2020 July 26
In our bid to detect and contain possible cases of COVID-19 infection and to protect the BI workforce, please be informed that the Medical and Dental Section will start conducting Randomized Antibody Rapid Testing on Monday 27 July 2020. click here for more details
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 July 21
Starting 01 August 2020, old BI-Accreditation IDs shall not be honored in any transactions with the Bureau of Immigration.
BI-Accreditation Renewal Applicants may claim the appropriate Accreditation Order at Room 210, BI-Accrediattion Unit (BIAU).
Successful applicants may claim their new BI-Accreditation IDs subject to the submission of
1. Old BI-Accreditation ID
2. Medical Certificate (COVID-19 test results) for the month of July.
Please be guided accordingly.
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 June 29
The Renewal application for the 2020-2021 BI-Accreditation has been set from 01 June 2020 to June 2020. click here
ADVISORY
2020 June 11
After thorough and rigorous disinfection of all offices within BI Main Building, NOTICE is hereby given to all BI Officials, Employees, and Clients that the BI Main Office will resume operation on MONDAY, 15 JUNE 2020. click here
ADVISORY
2020 June 07
In view of the proliferation of COVID-19 cases in the country and as a precautionary measure to deter the further spread of the virus, NOTICE is hereby given to ALL BI OFFCIALS, EMPLOYEES and CLIENTS that the BI Main Office shall be TEMPORARILY CLOSED for the rigorous sanitation and disinfection starting MONDAY, 08 JUNE 2020 until further notice.
Confirmed Online Appointment of clients shall be rescheduled once operations resume. Clients are advised to check the BI website at immigration.gov.ph or any of our social media accounts for further announcement/ advisory.
The Bureau encourages all officials and employees to stay home during the said period. Skeletal Workforce Arrangement shall remain in effect for offices such as General Services Section, Property Section (Logistics), BI National Operations Center (BINOC), Management Information Systems Division (MISD) and other offices rendering essential and critical support.
Moreover, employees are advised to wait for further announcement.
Please be guided accordingly. click here
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 June 05
Renewal application for the 2020-2021 BI-Accreditation is hereby set from 01 June 2020 to 30 June 2020. click here
ADVISORY
2020 May 31
In regards and compliance to the directive to observe health standards and social distancing measures, the previous suspension of BI transactions is hereby lifted. click here
ADVISORY
2020 May 29
Online Appointment / Scheduling System for transacting clients. click here
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 May 06
Pursuant to pronouncements from the Office of the President, the government extended the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). click here
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 May 25
Temporary closure of schools due to COVID-19. click here
- Canitalk Academy, Inc.
- Apibeci Academy, Inc.
ADVISORY
2020 April 02
Waiver of fines and penalties for visa extension for passengers whose visa expired during the period of Enhance Community Quarantine. click here
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 March 31
The application period for the 2020-2021 BI-Accreditation from 01 April 2020 to 01 May 2020 is hereby SUSPENDED until the Enhance Community Quarantine is lifted.
ADVISORY
2020 March 30
Further compliance with Enhance Community Quarantine's (ECQ) directive to work from home. click here
ADVISORY
2020 March 27
In line with the declaration of the public health emergency and following the Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated 16 March 2020, placing the entire Luzon including National Capital Region (NCR) under an Enhance Community Quarantine, NOTICE is hereby given to all BI Officials, employees, and clients, that all BI Offices in Luzon and NCR shall observe shortened work hours from 08:00H - 1600H effectively.
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 March 27
Suspension of all application for visa extension during the Enhance Community Quarantine. click here
ECQ ADVISORY
2020 March 26
Further compliance with Enhance Community Quarantine's directive to work from home. click here
ECQ ADVISORY
2020 March 23
Compliance with ECQ directive to work from home (Payment of ACR I-Card waiver application fee. click here
ECQ ADVISORY
2020 March 20
Futher compliance with enhance community quarantine's directive to work from home. click here
BOARD SECRETARY ADVISORY
2020 March 20
The Office of the Board Secretary is suspending the Board of Commissioners (BOC) agenda meeting to abate the proliferation of COVID-19 and in support of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.
Suspension shall commence on 19 March 2020 and will remain until the Enhanced Community Quarantine is lifted.
Amended Skeletal Workforce Schedule
ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
2020 March 19
Pursuant to Proclamation No.s 929 and 922 and Republic Act No. 11323, following the sharp increase in the number of confirmed COVID19 cases. click here
MEDICAL SECTION ADVISORY
2020 February 11
Novel Coronavirus (nCov) Symptom Log Sheet for patients under home quarantine, to be accomplished by concerned BI Officials and Employees and Job Order Personnel, and to be submitted to the Chief of our Medical and Dental Section. nCov Symptom Log Sheet Form
ACCREDITATION ADVISORY
2020 February 10
Application period for the 2020-2021 BI-Accreditation (New / Renewal) including NEW BI-VUA Accreditation, is hereby set from 01 April 2020 to 01 May 2020.
Applications with COMPLETE documentary requirements shall be filed at the BI-Accreditation Unit. Visit Bureau of Immigration website or BI-Accreditation Unit, Room 210 for the list of documentary requirements.
For Guidance and strict compliance.
TEMPORARY TRAVEL BAN ADVISORY
2020 February 05
All foreign nationals who will be coming from the People's Republic of China and its Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong, Macau), and those who within 14 days immediately preceding arrival, have been to the affected areas.
Except for foreign nationals with Philippine permanent resident visa.
Filipinos and permanent resident visa holders will be allowed entry subject to the assessment and a 14 day quarantine to be implemented by the Bureau of Immigration.
Filipinos travelling to the People's Republic of China and its Administrative Regions.
Including Overseas Filipino Workers and permanent resident visa holders.
