Annual Report Filing for 2019 Ends March 1

Attention, expats!

You only have until March 1, for your 2019 annual report at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) offices.  

Queue during the Annual Report last 2017

Also read: Expats’ Guide: Annual Report for Foreigners

All foreigners registered with the bureau are required to report to any BI field, satellite, and extension offices nearest them until this Friday. The list of BI-accredited offices can be accessed through their website. 

Aside from personal appearance, expats are also required to bring their Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) and fees of Php 300 for annual report fee and Php 10 for legal research fee to the government.

Also read: The Bureau of Immigration has now opened its satellite office at SM Aura

More scenes during the 2017 Annual Report

BI Commissioner Jaime Morente reiterated that the deadline is non-extendible. At the same time, those who will not be able to report on or before the set deadline may be subjected to a fine or prosecution for violating Republic Act No. 562 or the Alien Registration Act of 1950.

According to the law, BI-registered foreigners, who are immigrant and non-immigrant visa holders, are required to make the annual report within the first 60 days of a year.

Also read: Bureau of Immigration to Implement Stricter Foreign Work Permits

Reports of minors aged 14 and below, on the other hand, should be made by the parents or the guardians on their behalf. Those currently out of the country can still file 30 days from the date of their return as long as they have valid re-entry permits. 

For queries and other information, visit the Bureau of Immigration’s website at www.immigration.gov.ph. 

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Source: Bureau of Immigration
Images grabbed from Bureau of Immigration Facebook page.