Extension of Pre-arranged Employee - Commercial

Who can apply?

Foreign nationals who are existing holders of a Pre-arranged Employee – Commercial Visa and wishes to continue to his employment in the Philippines

Where to apply?

BI Main Office

Other Immigration Offices (Click here to see the list of offices authorized to process this transaction)

What to bring?

1. Checklist with complete documentary requirements

2. Application Form

3. Additional Information on Applicant's children  (if needed)

4. Notarized Certification of Number of Foreign and Filipino Employees

How to apply?

1. Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.

2. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction.

3. Pay the required fees.

4. Submit copy of Official Receipt.

5. Attend hearing.

6. For visa extension application, the biometric data previously captured during the visa conversion shall be used in the printing of the renewed ACR I-Card. However, applicants aged ten (10) years and below shall have their image and fingerprint captured every extension of visa. Applicants aged eleven (11) years and above shall have their image and fingerprint captured every after five (5) years.

7. Check website if visa application is already approved.

8. If approved, submit passport for visa implementation.

9. If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card

How much does it cost?

Non-Top 1,000 Corporations

Top 1,000 Corporations