BI FORM 2014-01-010 Rev 1

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TOURIST VISA EXTENSION

G E N E R A L

I N S T R U C T I O N S

To avoid denial/delay in the processing of your application,

please be advised of the following:

1. The Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) is written in English language. Enter legibly all the
information required into the appropriate spaces on the form. If the information required is not applicable, please
write N/A. Do not leave any item blank. The Bureau will not act on application forms that are incomplete and
incorrectly accomplished. Your answers must be in English and all entries must be in CAPITAL LETTERS using
English characters only. Letters like , , and are not recognized by the system. For instance, please enter
names like Muoz and Smonin as Munoz and Semonin respectively.
2. The CGAF must be accomplished in two (2) ORIGINAL copies. The first copy shall be submitted together with all
the documents pertaining to this application and the second copy is intended for application of Alien Certificate of
Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) to be submitted in a separate folder, if the applicant voluntarily applies for
the same or has stayed in the Philippines as a tourist for more than 59 days.
3. All documents required for submission must be complied with, arranged in the order as listed in the Checklist of
Documentary Requirements (CDR), compiled in a legal size (8 x 14 in.) folder and shall be submitted within the
prescribed period, if applicable. Otherwise, your application shall not be accepted.
4. If the application is filed by an authorized representative, attach a photocopy of the Bureau of Immigration (BI)
Accreditation Identification (ID) Certificate or an original Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for EACH applicant with
a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID of attorney-in-fact.
5. The original valid passport of the applicant must be submitted to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) personnel or
concerned frontline officer for scanning. Thereafter, it shall be returned.
6. It is recommended that you seek legal advice from lawyers and/or BI-accredited entities.
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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR

TOURIST VISA EXTENSION
Please read carefully the above-stated General Instructions
before proceeding with the completion of the documentary requirements.

1. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-01-004 Rev 1). If the applicant is a minor, the CGAF shall be
signed by the parent or the legal guardian;
2. Photocopy of applicants passport bio-page and latest admission or tourist visa implementation with valid
authorized stay;
3. BI Clearance Certificate or derogatory records verification indicating the ground of inclusion in the
Bureaus derogatory list other than having overstayed in the Philippines; and
4. Sworn written explanation addressed to the Commissioner stating valid grounds and/or justifications with
supporting documents:
4.1 For extension of stay beyond twenty-four (24) months for visa-required nationals or thirty-six
months (36) for non-visa required nationals (maximum allowable period); and
4.2 For extension of stay of foreigners who have overstayed for more than six (6) months regardless
if their stay is within the maximum allowable period.
[To be filled out by Authorized BI Personnel Only]

CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the documents submitted in support of the application of ____________________
(Name of Applicant)

_______________________________ are complete and in accordance with the provided checklist.

Central Receiving Unit Evaluator:

__________________________

___________________

Signature over Printed Name

Date

Note: Submission of additional supporting documents may be required by the Bureau for further verification and evaluation of application.

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TOURIST VISA EXTENSION

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPERLY ACCOMPLISH THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL APPLICATION FORM (CGAF)
FOR TOURIST VISA EXTENSION

I. APPLICATION INFORMATION
Number of Months Requested - Write the
number of months of stay you wish to extend in
the Philippines.
Number of Months Stayed in the Philippines Write how long you have been staying in the
Philippines.
Reason - Check the appropriate box to indicate
the purpose of the application for visa extension.
Method of Application
1. Personal - Check the corresponding box if the
application is filed personally and write N/A in
the next two items.
2. Authorized Representative - Check the
corresponding box if application is filed through a
BI-accredited company/organization/institution.
a. Name of Authorized Representative - Write
the name of the BI-accredited liaison officer
or employee of the travel agency or law firm
that shall transact with the BI on the
applicants behalf.
b. Accreditation
Number
- Write the
accreditation number assigned by the BI to
the company/organization/institution.
Photograph - Attach your 2x2 colored
photograph with white background using
permanent glue in the photograph box. The
photograph must be taken within the last three (3)
months from the date of application to reflect
current appearance. Scanned photograph is not
allowed. A photograph of the applicant wearing
any eyewear (e.g. sunglasses, colored contact
lenses, etc.) or headwear is not acceptable.
II. APPLICANTS PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name of Applicant

1. Last Name - Write the last name or family name

as written in your current valid passport.
2. First/Given Name - Write the first or given name
as written in your current valid passport.
3. Middle Name - Write the middle name, if any, as
written in your current valid passport.
4. Other Name(s)/Alias(es) - Write all other names
or aliases, if any, you have used or indicated in
other documents submitted in support of the
application.
Date of Birth - Write your date of birth in daymonth-year (DD-MMM-YYYY, e.g. 01 JAN 1990)
format.
Gender - Check the corresponding box of your
answer, M for Male and F for female.
Country of Birth - Write the country where you
were born.
Citizenship/Nationality - Write the country where
you are currently a citizen or a national of.
Civil Status - Check the appropriate box that
corresponds to your present civil status.
Height - Write your present height in centimeters.
(1 foot = 30.48 centimeters, 1 inch = 2.54 cm.)
Weight - Write your present weight in kilograms.
(1 pound=0.4536 kilograms)

Complete Address
1. Registered Address in the Philippines - Write
your complete Philippine address, indicating the
house/unit number, street, subdivision/village,
barangay, city or municipality, province and zip
code.
2. Residential Address Abroad - Write your
complete address of current country of residence
abroad or citizenship, indicating the house/unit
number, street, subdivision/village, city, state,
country and zip code.
3. Contact Number(s) in the Philippines - Write
your landline and/or mobile number(s).
III. ACR I-CARD
ACR Number - Write your ACR number as
written in the current valid ACR I-Card, if
applicable.
Valid Until - Write the last date of validity of
your current ACR I-Card in day-month-year (DDMMM-YYYY, e.g. 01 JAN 1990) format.
IV. APPLICANTS TRAVEL INFORMATION
Passport number - Write the passport number as
written in the bio-page of your current valid
passport.
Valid Until - Write the valid until date indicated
in the bio-page or amendment page of your
current valid passport in day- month-year (DDMMM-YYYY, e.g. 01 JAN 1990) format.
Place of Issuance - Write the city and country
where your current valid passport was issued.
Date of Latest Arrival - Write the date of latest
arrival in the Philippines as stamped in your
passport in day-month-year (DD-MMM-YYYY, e.g.
01 JAN 1990) format.
Flight Number - Write the accurate flight number
of latest arrival in the Philippines as stamped in
your passport.
V. LATEST TOURIST VISA EXTENSION
Valid Until - Write the valid until date of latest
tourist visa extension as indicated in your
current valid passport in day- month-year (DDMMM-YYYY, e.g. 01 JAN 1990) format.
Approved at (Name of BI Office) - Write the
name of BI Office where your latest tourist visa
extension was approved.
VI. CHARACTER REFERENCES IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Write the Last Name, First/Given Name and
Middle Name of two (2) persons in the Philippines,
who personally know you and can attest to your
character, with their complete addresses and
contact number(s).
VII. CERTIFICATION
Content of the Certification - You must first
carefully read and understand the statements in
the certification.
Signature and Date - Affix your signature in the
space provided and write the date when the CGAF
was accomplished and signed.

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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACR I-CARD APPLICATION

(NEW)
Please submit all documents required for this application in a separate folder.
1. Duly accomplished Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF);
2. Photocopy of passport bio-page, visa implementation page and latest admission; and
3. Photocopy of the official receipt of payment for the applicable fees.
[To be filled out by Authorized BI Personnel Only]

CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the documents submitted in support of the application of ____________________

(Name of Applicant)
____________________ for ACR I-Card are complete and in accordance with the provided checklist.

Alien Registration Division Evaluator:

__________________________
Signature over Printed Name

_____________________
Date

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