Not me Sean, 59 days appears to be the current limit so you would have to apply for an extension which is a pain the backside Only other way is to get a multi entry visa and take a quick trip somewhere else, Hong Kong is the usual destination for folk that have to do that every two years.
Kuya, I've only had personal experience of 21day and 59 day visa, and also of BB 1 year stamp. But staying on beyond the 59 days requires you to extend your visa in two month increments at any immigration office up to 16 months. Beyond that, further extensions require approval by the main office in Manila. This can continue up to a total of another 8 months (4X two month extensions). Eventually you will have reached 24 months in Phils. At that point you must then leave the country. Although you can return immediately to start another 24 month process. Look here for fees of all the above:- http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=282&Itemid=43 You will notice that after 59 days extension you need the Alien Certificate of Registration. This is now the ACR I-Card and is a microchip-based credit card-sized identification card issued to registered aliens replacing the paper-based ACR. It has an embedded computer chip with biometric security features capable of data management and can be updated electronically. It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the following data: 1.Personal information such as name, age, date of birth, place of birth, etc. 2.Photograph 3.Date and status of admission 4.Visa type granted/date granted/date issued/expiry date 5.Biometric information (2 digitalized fingerprint templates) 6.Signature 7.ACR and ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS and CRPE numbers 8.Travel details 9.Payment of immigration fees details The ACR I-Card serves as the Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC), Re-entry Permit (RP) and Special Return Certificate (SRC) of the holder upon payment of the required fees. Hope this helps. BTW you cannot use a 'fixer' for anything after 59 days.
Thanks Peter... Looks like I am sticking with the 59 days. Though I plan to take that into account on my flight time, not getting there about 10 minutes to midnight and calling those ten minutes a day.....
Kuya, I reckon you will probably be wed within 30 days. So the 59 day visa will be just a security buffer to allow time to really enjoy the whole experience without any worries about visa's.
30 days eh? Not only am I planning my journey but I need to give my best man the dates for his travel (he wants to return to the UK straight after the honeymoon, so I now think I will tell him to join us mid feb)
If you've got all your ducks lined up..... Yep (well with a bit luck....................but hey think positive)
Regards my earlier post on this thread Sean, having recently travelled the western route down into Bacoor from Las Pinas which is basically the road to Dasmarinas, absolutely do not take that route under any circumstance to get to Taguig and the Embassy you will be there all day just trying to cover a mile, I'm never going on that road again ever !!!! The second suggestion I made to travel East then North is almost certainly a lot better.
Kuya, Please look at How to apply for a Certificate of No Impediment This is the latest CNI information at British Embassy Manila regarding a new appointment system.
ooooooo... Sean! i'm so excited for you!!!! not too long now... i can't wait to see Joy and shop with her soon... hehehe