by: Robelyn M. Yambao
Hello guys,
Today, I am going to share with you about visa extension in my hometown. A lot of foreigners are coming to our place because the surfing capital in the Philippines is located in Siargao which is part of Surigao Del Norte. In order to go to that beautiful Island of Siargao, you may need to arrive first at our airport located in Surigao. Then, from my hometown you can take either ship or boat in going to Siargao. Not only Siargao has tourists attraction but also other Islands that are part of the city and most of the foreigners are beach lovers so, they come here for surfing and wanted to live near by the sea. But, one problem they are facing is renewing their visa to stay longer in the said island because the office of the Bureau of Immigration can't be found in the Island but in Surigao city. You have no other choice but don't worry because it is easy to process your visa extension here in the city, just prepare your money. :) How To Go To The Immigration Office In Surigao City
The office is located at the second floor of the Gaisano Capital Surigao. From the main city, just take a multicab and pay the driver P9.00 only. The gaisano mall is next to the Bus Integrated Terminal and airport so, before the cab will reach the said terminal, he gonna drop you off to the said mall.
First Month Extension
When you enter at the office, the officer will give you 2 forms. One is a half size where you put your personal info, tick some boxes and write the number of months you wish to extend here. That is the request form. The other form is a full size paper where you fill out with your appropriate info. You will then give those forms back to the officer together with your passport.
For your first extension, you are allowed only to extend one month then, the next month after this processing, you're good to extend for another two months more as you wish. The total cost you gonna pay in this first processing is P3,030. Below are the particulars of the computation: Second Month Extension
When your first month extension is about to expire, you can renew it again a week before its expiration date. Here, you can write in the request form a 2-month extension if you wish to stay longer than your first plan. The payment here is bigger than expected for you will pay the ACR I-Card. The total cost will be P7887.50. below is the computation:
Particulars Amount Alien Certificate of Registration (Adult)- P1000 Visa Sticker Fee- P100 Head tax- P250 Monthly Extension Application Fee- P300 Monthly Extension Fee- P1000 Immigration Clearance Certificate- P 700 Certificate Fee- P500 ACR I-Card fee- P2477.50 Legal Research Fee- P60 Total P 6387.50 Express Lane Fee (I-Card Processing)- P 500 Express Lane Fee- P 500 Express Lane Fee (Certification)- P 500 Total P1500 Note: We processed this just today January 11, 2017 at Bureau of Immigration, Gaisano Capital Surigao. The ACR I-Card will be released after 3 weeks because they will send the request to the main office in Manila. The Next Visa Extension After (2) Two Months of stay
So, on the next visa extension after you've experienced those I've mentioned above, you can still extend for another 2 more months. Since, you already have your I-Card then, the next payment will be lesser. Check it below:
What's The Difference between Manila and Surigao branch (BI office)
In Surigao, hassle free and you are allowed to wear shorts and slippers when entering the office because there is no assigned guard since the office is so small and inside of the mall. While in Manila (main office), you are not allowed to enter if wearing sando(sleaveless for guys), shorts and slippers. And you need to leave an ID to the guard before you can enter in the building. Also, when submitting the forms you need to paste a passport size photo in the application form and submit a xerox copy of the front part of your passport and the part where the arrival date was stamped.
That's all for today!
I hope you learned something and I wish you enjoyed your stay in my hometown. See you next time! Go Back To "Surigao City" Page
32 Comments
Alexie Silverio
7/28/2018 12:28:03 am
Hi there.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
7/28/2018 01:34:30 pm
Hi Alexie,
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5/2/2019 12:40:12 pm
YOU CAN NOW PROCESS YOUR VISA IN SIARGAO! CONTACT YAM WITH THIS LINK. 5/2/2019 12:39:17 pm
YOU CAN NOW PROCESS YOUR VISA IN SIARGAO! CONTACT YAM WITH THIS LINK.
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Rosalyn consigna
7/31/2018 07:50:20 am
Mam may nag renue po ng visa na Denis ang pangalan nya around July 23 o 24 I'm not sure. She didn't write her sure name. Mag send po ako ng pic sa question and answer po. Naka check in po sya sa hostel namin sa general Luna at ilang besis na namin siningil INI ignore lang kami kala namin punta ng reception sasakay ng motor lalayas na sa madaling araw na ang balik.hanggang sa ginagawa na siya ng story na ninakawan siya may pumasok sa cottage nya at para mapaniwalaan siya at masira pangalan ng hostel namin sinisira nya harang sa kabilang room na walang tao at naka lock pinto.... Nagpa blotter sa pulis pagdating ng pulis Hindi siya pinaniwalaan. .. Dahil ayon sa statement nya naglagay sya ng padlock sa bag na ang combination ay kanang bday. Walang nakakaalam ng kanang bday kundi siya lang.. Ipinadlock ko po ang room nya gamit ng ibang padlock at may padlock din siya na ang bday din ang combination sa pinto. Ano po bang action po ang gagawin ko para ma deport po tong abosadong turistang ito...
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
7/31/2018 09:51:52 am
Hi Rosalyn,
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Manfred Springfeldt
12/12/2018 05:01:23 pm
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
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Manfred Springfeldt
12/12/2018 08:22:25 pm
Hi Rosalyn,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
12/18/2018 06:19:53 am
Hi Manfred,
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Manfred Springfeldt
12/12/2018 08:47:14 pm
Hi Robelyn,
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Charlotte
1/3/2019 04:09:55 am
Hello Robelin,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/3/2019 11:17:47 am
Hi Charlotte,
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Johannes
3/6/2019 06:58:54 pm
Hi Robelyn,
Robelyn Martinez Yambao
3/7/2019 04:08:32 am
Hi Johannes,
Sarah Jean Maniquez
1/24/2019 08:08:14 pm
Hi ma’am Roby ,Im Sarah I would like to asked about an F1 visa ‘ Can you me help please . I’m applying as a student of US Colorado in Community college-of Aurora .My aunt supposedly help me to go there as a purpose to study and then I was sponsored by his husband and at the same as to help my family to over come and help them to cope up in poverty. My aunt is an American citizen . Now it is hard for me to go there because I’m an underage and I’m traveling alone.But i already complete my task .The problem is ,'what requirements did the US embassy do and what did they complained ". Thanks a lot.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/26/2019 08:54:36 am
Hi Sarah Jean Maniquez,
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Sheena
2/6/2019 06:35:38 pm
Hi Robelyn!
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
2/8/2019 07:12:05 am
Hi Sheena,
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Spencer
2/9/2019 04:56:28 pm
Hello, thank you for the accurate information. I intend to be we'd to a Filipina this summer. We will marry in the Philippines. We have the paperwork for the marriage sorted. I would like to stay in the phillipines for some extended time. I am unclear about the income history or level I must show. I am not real wealthy and neither is my fiance. Could you clarify that requirement. Also inform us of other steps we could take. How many times can you renew a tourist visa? Are there waivers for me, a US citizen that may benefit me after.the Marriage? Please let me know. And again Thank.you
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
2/9/2019 07:05:39 pm
Hi Spencer,
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Cj
2/11/2019 10:38:15 pm
I wanted to know how to apply for a 1 year multi entry visa where its good for one year and you can come and go as many times as you like in that year its valid. Thanks
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
2/12/2019 08:22:34 am
Hi CJ,
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Marta
4/23/2019 06:30:17 am
Hi,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
4/23/2019 06:57:11 am
Hi Marta,
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5/2/2019 12:40:45 pm
YOU CAN NOW PROCESS YOUR VISA IN SIARGAO! CONTACT YAM WITH THIS LINK.
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
5/9/2019 07:02:18 am
Hi William Bourget,
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stephanie
11/3/2019 06:04:32 pm
Hi,
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
11/3/2019 07:27:52 pm
Hi Stephanie,
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ROVELYN MIRASOL
5/26/2020 02:43:20 am
Hello i want ask about VISA extention of my partner he is a Greek man from ATHENS GREECE and he need renew again good for 2 months HIS visa this coming May 28, 2020. we are here now in SAN JOSE, DINAGAT ISLANDS. what we need to do now? we are in GCQ. he need to come in the IMMIGRATION OFFICE?
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patricia Alahmar
1/2/2021 03:07:04 am
Hi mam Robelyn good evening! Want to ask about the 1 year renewal residency of my husband. He is an Australian citizen. He need to renew again this coming february 5, 2020. Is your office in surigao city open? If not how to renew po. Thanks
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patricia
1/2/2021 03:19:56 am
Hi mam Robelyn good evening! Want to ask about the 1 year renewal residency of my husband. He is an Australian citizen. He need to renew again annually this coming february 5, 2021. Is your office in surigao city open this month? If not how to renew po. Thanks
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Robelyn Martinez Yambao
1/2/2021 03:45:39 pm
Hi Patricia,
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