Announcement
SCHEDULE OF INTERVIEW FOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER III APPLICANTS
2021 February 17
The Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board will conduct an interview for the Immigration Officer III positions on 23-24 February 2021, 2 & 4 March 2021 via Zoom Video Conferencing.
Kindly send the following to psb.immigration@gmail.com on or before 22 February 2021 for HRMPSB's reference in providing the Zoom link and interview schedule:
1. Latest Personal Data Sheet (PDS);
2. Latest Individual Performance and Commitment Review (IPCR);
3. Active Viber number and email address.
SCHEDULE OF INTERVIEW
2021 February 11
The Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board will conduct an interviw for the Chief Immigration Officer (Chief, POD) and Information Technology Officer III (Chief, MISD) positions on 16 and 18 February 2021, via Zoom Video Conferencing.
Kindly send your active Viber number and email address to psb.immigration@gmail.com on or before 15 February 2021 which will be the HRMPSB's reference in sending the Zoom link to be provided on the day of your scheduled interview.
JOB VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 January 26

The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring and promotion for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant positions and requirements.
Kindly be advised that submission of application is not later than 05 February 2021. Application with complete attachments of requirements will only be accepted.
For more inquiries, kindly contact the BI Personnel Section at 465-2400 local 321 and 322.
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 122
2021 January 26
Rules and regulations to implement executive order no. 122 otherwise know as "Strengthening Border Control through the adoption and implementation of the advance passenger information system". click here
JOB VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENTS
2020 December 14
The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring and promotion for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant posiiton and requirements.
Kindly be advised that submission of application is not later than 24 December 2020. Application with complete attachments of requirements will only be accepted.
For more inquiries, kindly contact the BI Personnel Section at 465-2400 local 321 and 322.
BI BAC Pre-Bid Conference via Zoom
2020 September 23
Interested bidders must indicate full name, position and company name when they log-in for ease of reference of the BAC Secretariat.
1. Procurement of Janitorial Services
2. Procurement of Single Traveler Profile
3. Procurement of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
4. Procurement of Primary and Backup Servers
When: September 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Zoom link:
Meeting ID - 851 8180 1792
Password - 891175
REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (RCC)
2020 August 27
Pursuant to Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 130455 dated March 04, 2013 regarding the Review and Compliance Committee (RCC) for the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). click here
CENTER FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT
2020 August 25
CTR will be conducting a "Mental Health and Stress Management Webinar" for Luzon BI frontliners on August 31, 2020 and September 7 & 14, 2020. Registration ends on August 28, 2020.
You can register by click this link: https://tinyurl.com/y5d7aldb
URGENT HIRING
2020 July 17
Bureau of Immigration is urgently hiring the following personnel on job order basis to augment its medical team amid the COVID-19 pandemic:
One (1) MEDICAL OFFICER III ( Job Order )
Salary |
Equivalent of SG 21 ( Php 59,353.00 ) |
Education |
Doctor in Medicine |
Experience |
None required |
Training |
None required |
Eligibility |
RA 1080 |
One (1) MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II ( Job Order )
Salary |
Equivalent of SG 15 ( Php 30,531.00 ) |
Education |
Bachelor's degree in Medical technology or Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
Experience |
One year of relevant experience |
Training |
Four hours of relevant training |
Eligibility |
Civil Service Professional / PRC |
Interested applicants may submit the following requirements:
1. Letter of Intent
2. Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
3. Transcript of Record
4. Eligibility
personally or send throught courier / email their applications to:
Acting Chief, Personnel Section
3F, Bureau of Immigration
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila 1002
bipersonnelsection@gmail.com
Deadline for submittion: JULY 24, 2020
CONSOLIDATED LIST OF ACCREDITED ENTITIES
2020 June 04
In view of the accreditation application last Feb to Nov 2019, herewith is the consolidated list of approved entities and their respective liaison officers. click here
PREQUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER I & ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION POSITIONS
2020 February 13
Examination Schedule 1, Schedule 2
Kindly refer to the LINK for the list, time and room assignment of applicants scheduled to take the prequalifying examination on 23 February 2020, Sunday at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, Intramuros, Manila.
The list of examinees was derived at as a result of pre-evaluation based on the submitted requirements vis-a-vis the Qualification Standards of the position applied for.
Note that this examination is exclusively for applicants who enlisted Manila as exam location on the Bureau of Immigration Online Job Portal.
Please bring pencil, ballpoint pen, and any valid ID. Be informed thate late comers will not be allowed to take the examination.
Moreover, as precautionary measure to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is advisable to bring face masks.
For queries and clarifications, you may contact the Personnel Section at 8-527-6340.
JOB VACANIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2020 January 20
The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant posiitons and requirements. Click here for list of vacant position.
JOB VACANIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 November 20
The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant posiitons and requirements. Click here for list of vacant position.
PROCLAMATION No. 842
2019 November 19
Declaring Tuesday, 26 November 2019, a special non-working day in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite. click here
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No.69
2019 October 30
To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe All Saints Day (01 November 2019), and to allow them to travel to and from the different regions in the country, work in goverment office on 31 October 2019 is hereby suspended from 12:00 noon onwards. click here
JOB VACANIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 October 23
The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring and promotion for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant posiitons and requirements. Click here for list of vacant position.
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 September 30
List of Batch 9 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. 01-02 October 2019, The Bayleaf, Intramuros, Manila. click here
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 September 24
List of Batch 8 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. 25-26 September 2019, The Bayleaf, Intramuros, Manila. click here
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 September 12
List of Batch 7 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
JOB VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 September 02
The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring and promotion for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant posiitons and requirements.
Kindly be advised that submission of application is not later than 12 September 2019. Applications with complete attachments of requirements will only be accepted. Further, applicants must strictly limit their application to only one (1) desired vacant position.
For more inquiries, kindly contact the BI Personnel Section at 465-2400 local 321 / 322.
JOB VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 July 23
The Bureau of Immigration announces its current hiring and promotion for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant positions and requirements.
Kindly be advised that submission of application is not later than 01 August 2019. Applications with complete attachments of requirements will only be accepted.
For more inquiries, kindly contact the BI Personnel Section at 465-2400 local 321 and 322.
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 July 01
List of Batch 6 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 June 24
List of Batch 5 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 June 18
List of Batch 4 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
JOB VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
2091 June 14
The Bureau of Immigration (Bl) announces its current hiring and promotion for vacant positions. Applicants are advised to proceed to http://careers.immigration.gov.ph/ for the Online Job Application and for the list of vacant positions and requirements.
Kindly be advised that submission of application is not later than 23 June 2019. Applications with complete attachments of requirements will only be accepted. Further, applicants must strictly limit their application to only one (1) desired vacant position.
For more inquiries, kindly contact the Bl Personnel Section at 465-2400 lac. 321 and 322.
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 June 13
List of Batch 3 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 June 07
List of Batch 2 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
PILPPAS Seminar 2019
2019 June 03
List of Batch 1 Participants to the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019. click here
Advisory
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.