Aliens with expired re-entry permits may now renew at airport
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said foreigners with valid visas and whose reentry permits have expired may now re-enter the Philippines upon payment of the required fees at the airport. …
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BI uncovers modus of fake immigration officer in ‘fixing’ and extortion
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente on Wednesday warned potential overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) of an ongoing modus of an extortionist pretending to be an immigration officer. “We have …
BI bars entry of 17 Chinese nationals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred the entry of 17 Chinese nationals from two separate flights on Wednesday afternoon. Intercepted first at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 …
18 unruly foreigners barred entry to PH in 2020
Only 18 unruly foreign nationals have been denied entry to the country in 2020. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the 18 unruly foreign nationals have been barred from entering …
35 alien registered sex offenders barred from entering PH in 2020
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it barred from entering the country 35 foreign nationals who are registered sex offenders (RSOs) in their respective countries. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, however, …
PH emerging as crew change hub for seafarers in Asia – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said the Philippines is emerging as a major hub of crew change for international sea vessels as it reported that it processed and cleared last …
Italian fugitive intercepted in BI Angeles office
Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel at the BI Angeles Field Office in Pampanga intercepted an Italian man yesterday morning for being a wanted fugitive in his homeland. BI operatives identified …
French fugitive arrested, 2 others jailed for attempting to bribe
A French fugitive was arrested on Friday morning for being wanted in his homeland for crimes relating to drugs. Julien Barbier, 39, was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) …
BI reports 45% drop in tourist visa extension applications
The Bureau of Immigration said Friday a significant decrease of those applying for a tourist visa extension. Below is the press release of BI posted on their Facebook account. The …
BI to implement travel ban extension amid new COVID-19 strain
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it would implement the travel ban which the government extended to 20 countries to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 strain which originated …
BI to implement extended UK travel restrictions
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that the travel restrictions for arriving passengers who have been to the United Kingdom (UK) in the last 14 days have been …
BI welcomes EO on Advanced Passenger Info system
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s issued executive order on the implementation of an advanced passenger information (API) system. Below is the complete press release of BI …
Immigration welcomes use of global COVID-19 passport
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed support for a proposal to use a global COVID-19 passport for international travelers. Below is the press released of BI posted on their Facebook …
BI bans employees from making TikTok videos while in uniform
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) prohibited its workers from making Tiktok videos in uniform. According to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, posting videos on TikTok while on duty undermines BI’s official …
BI augments manpower at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is strengthening its workforce at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in preparation for the Christmas holiday season. Below is the press release …
5 OFWs without work visa intercepted at NAIA
Five departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after failing to present work or employment visas. Earlier, the BI’s travel control and enforcement …
More foreigners to leave PH until year-end
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expects that more foreigners would be leaving the Philippines by the end of 2020. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared, only a total of …
Foreign businessmen now allowed to enter Philippines – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the foreign businessmen are now allowed to enter the Philippines following the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging …
No Christmas leave for BI port personnel
Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel employees assigned in different ports nationwide were not allowed to avail of Christmas leave to serve the public during the holiday season. Below is the …
BI clarifies foreign investors need visa before entry
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified Monday that foreign investors planning to enter the Philippines must already have the required investors’ visa before they may be allowed. BI Commissioner Jaime …
Suspected British national terrorist, wanted Mongolian woman blocked at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials at NAIA Terminal 3 blocked an unnamed 51-year-old British national from UK (United Kingdom) from entering the country for his alleged connection with the international …
You report, or we deport! Immigration chief lays down law to foreigners
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has warned that foreigners who fail to report for annual registration will be deported from the Philippines. The strict policy comes as the BI confirmed …
German caught on camera choking his Filipina maid in Pasay City
Neighbours of a German man are urging the Bureau of Immigration to deport him after he was recorded on CCTV choking his Filipina maid. In the footage, the maid, identified as Mercy Sarmiento, …