PH Visa & Immigration

Visa & immigration assistance

Airport arrivals, visas & complex cases
Expert help, by the book.

Specializing in arrival assistance at Manila and Cebu airports. We follow the authorities' official procedures, communicate in English, and keep you updated at every step.

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Trouble at the airport?

If you're held for questioning when arriving at Manila or Cebu airport, call our emergency line right away. We'll respond quickly and help with supporting documents and contacting your sponsor.

Airport emergency line

+63 917 673 4567

Telegram: @magicnjalex

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10+

Years of experience

5,000+

Cases completed

English

Service language

Services

Airport assistance is our specialty, and we handle other immigration matters too, all in one place.

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Airport assistance

Our specialty

Covering Manila's NAIA and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. From document checks before you fly to arrival guidance and help if you're questioned, someone follows your case the whole way.

Arrival assistance

  • Before you fly: We check the documents you'll need for entry, such as your return ticket, accommodation booking and itinerary.
  • On arrival: We meet you at the airport and guide you through arrival so nothing is missed.
  • Throughout: Support in English, with someone always reachable if questions come up.

Emergency help with airport questioning

  • Fast response: If you're taken for secondary inspection, call our emergency line to reach us.
  • Supporting documents: We help prepare and provide the documents required.
  • Communication: We contact your sponsor and help you explain your situation clearly.

Admission is decided by immigration officers under the law. We help with document preparation and communication.

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Visas

Extensions, work visas, downgrading and exit clearance, handled on time so you stay legal.

Visa extension

Extend your tourist visa before it expires to avoid overstay fines and later complications.

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How to extendVisa-free visitors are usually admitted for 30 days and can first extend to 59 days. After that, extend by 1 or 2 months, or by 6 months at a time.
Maximum stayUp to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals; 24 months for nationals who need a visa.
ACR I-CardStays beyond 59 days require an alien registration card (ACR I-Card).

9G work visa

Work visas for foreign nationals employed in the Philippines. We work with your employer on the full document set and track progress.

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PrerequisiteAn Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) comes first. As an interim measure, the BI currently accepts the AEP application receipt so the 9G can be filed.
Validity1, 2 or 3 years; you can apply to extend it when it expires.
ProcessAfter filing and paying the fees, you attend a BI hearing and have your photo and fingerprints taken for the ACR I-Card.
DependentsYour spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included.

Visa downgrading

Convert a work or other resident visa back to a tourist visa, for example after leaving a job or when a contract ends, so you can keep staying legally.

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WhereAt the BI main office. Once approved, the downgrade is noted in your passport.
If expiredStill possible if your visa has expired. If it expired more than 59 days ago, a Motion for Reconsideration must be filed as well.

ECC exit clearance

A clearance issued by the BI before you leave, confirming your immigration fees are settled. We prepare and file the paperwork.

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ECC-ARequired before departure for tourist visa holders who have stayed in the Philippines for more than 6 months.
ECC-BRequired for resident visa holders, such as those on work or student visas, when leaving the Philippines for good.
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Long-term residence visas

For retirees and investors planning to live in the Philippines long term. Requirements follow the authorities' latest rules.

SRRV retirement visa

A permanent resident visa issued by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA). Once approved, you can stay long term with multiple entries.

Age 40+ Deposit US$15k–50k Permanent residence
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Classic option deposit (held in a PRA-accredited bank for as long as you hold the visa)
Age With pension No pension
50 and over US$15,000 US$30,000
40–49 US$25,000 US$50,000
PensionProof of a lifetime pension of at least US$800 a month (single) or US$1,000 a month (with dependents). Otherwise, the no-pension deposit applies.
FeesUS$1,500 for the main applicant, plus US$300 per dependent.
DocumentsDocuments issued abroad, such as a police clearance, must be apostilled, with an English translation if they are not in English.
Other optionsRetired diplomats, military retirees and former Filipino citizens may apply under the Courtesy option, which has a lower deposit.

Rates in effect since September 2025. PRA's latest announcements prevail.

SIRV investor visa

An investor residence visa processed through the Board of Investments (BOI). You can stay indefinitely as long as the investment and other conditions are maintained.

Age 21+ Invest US$75k+ Indefinite stay
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Eligibility21 or older, in good health, with no criminal record.
InvestmentAt least US$75,000, first placed as a 30–180-day peso time deposit with Land Bank (LBP) or the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).
MilestonesA temporary multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months is issued first. Within 180 days, the deposit must be converted into a qualifying investment, after which you move to the long-term visa.
What qualifiesListed companies, or companies in Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) areas, manufacturing or services. Excludes shares in wholesale trading companies, condominium units and certain partnerships.
DependentsYour spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included.

Subject to the latest BOI and BI rules.

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Complex cases & more

We assess your situation first, then propose a workable plan.

Overstay resolution

Whether you've overstayed by months or years, we help you complete the formalities with the BI and settle fees and fines, so you can regain legal status or leave properly.

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Short overstayPay the outstanding extension fees and overstay fines to regain legal status.
Long overstayOver 6 months, or beyond the maximum stay (36 months for visa-free nationals, 24 for those who need a visa): a Motion for Reconsideration must be filed first, and an administrative fine paid based on the number of years overstayed.
NoteOverstaying without a valid reason can lead to blacklisting. The sooner you deal with it, the better.

Exclusion / deportation cases

If you were refused entry (exclusion) or ordered deported by the BI, we help compile supporting evidence and file a motion for reconsideration or other formal applications with the BI.

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Check recordsWe first verify the case record, case number and grounds with the BI, then decide which application to file.
By proxyIf you're abroad, a representative in the Philippines can act for you under a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA).

Blacklist lifting

If you were blacklisted for overstaying, deportation or other reasons, we help you apply to the BI to have it lifted, as a step toward returning in the future.

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Not automaticA blacklist does not expire on its own. You have to apply to have it lifted.
First stepThe reason for the listing must be resolved first, for example by paying overstay fines or proving the case is closed.
DecisionFiled at the BI main office and decided by the Board of Commissioners.

ACR I-Card & other services

Issuing, renewing, replacing and cancelling the alien registration card, plus other services listed on the BI website.

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Who needs itTourist visa holders staying more than 59 days, and holders of resident visas such as the 9G.

How it works

Documents, timeline and fees are all made clear before we start.

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    Consultation

    Tell us your situation and we'll assess whether it can be done.

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    Agree on a plan

    We set out the documents, timeline and fees.

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    Prepare & file

    We prepare the documents, file the application and follow up.

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    Completion

    Your visa or documents are delivered to you.

FAQ

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What should I do if I'm questioned at the airport?

Stay calm, answer truthfully, and contact our emergency line as soon as you can. We'll help you prepare supporting documents, contact your sponsor and explain your situation.

I've overstayed for years. Can I still leave normally?

It depends on your case. If you've overstayed more than 6 months or beyond the maximum stay, a Motion for Reconsideration must first be filed with the BI. You then settle fees and fines and obtain exit documents such as the ECC before leaving legally. Contact us first so we can assess your situation.

What is an ECC, and do I need one?

An ECC is an exit clearance issued by the BI. If you've stayed on a tourist visa for more than 6 months, you need an ECC-A before leaving. Resident visa holders, such as those on work or student visas, need an ECC-B when leaving for good. The BI's latest rules apply.

Are you Bureau of Immigration staff?

No. We are a private visa assistance service. All applications are filed through the authorities' official channels, and the outcome is decided by those authorities.

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Tell us about your situation first. Once we confirm it can be done, we'll let you know the documents required, the timeline and the fees.

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