Detected on 28 September 2026Bureau of Immigration Philippines — immigration.gov.ph
PH: Mandatory Annual Report for registered foreign nationals in 2026
What changes: Lahat ng rehistradong dayuhan sa Pilipinas ay kinakailangang magsagawa ng Mandatory Annual Report para sa taong 2026. Ito ay dapat gawin sa loob ng unang animnapung (60) araw ng kalendaryo, mula Enero 01 hanggang Marso 01, 2026. Kailangang makumpleto ang online registration sa pamamagitan ng BI e-services portal at magpakita ng mga kinakailangang dokumento.
Detected on 28 September 2026eVisaPH | Official Website — evisa.gov.ph
PH: Visa applications require passport valid for 6 months beyond departure
What changes: Ang pag-apply para sa Philippine visa ay nangangailangan na ang pasaporte ng aplikante ay may bisa ng anim (6) na buwan lampas sa petsa ng pag-alis ng aplikante mula sa Pilipinas. Ang mga Philippine Embassy/Consulate ay tatanggap lamang ng electronic passports at machine readable passports para sa mga aplikasyon ng visa.
Detected on 28 September 2026eVisaPH | Official Website — evisa.gov.ph
PH: Issued e-Visas are not valid for conversion or extension of stay
What changes: Ang mga naisyung Philippine e-Visas ay hindi balido para sa conversion sa iba pang uri ng Philippine visa, at hindi rin balido para sa pagpapahaba ng pinahintulutang panahon ng pananatili. Ang pagpasok ng mga dayuhang nasyonal sa Pilipinas ay tungkulin ng mga awtoridad sa imigrasyon sa port of entry.
Detected on 21 September 2026DFA - New Delhi — newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph
Visa-free entry for Indian nationals with AJACSSUK visa or permanent residence permit
What changes: Indian nationals with a valid AJACSSUK visa or permanent residence permit can enter the Philippines visa-free for tourism or business for up to 30 days. They must possess a valid passport, return ticket, and have no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration. This entry is not convertible to a visa-based stay.
Detected on 21 September 2026Bureau of Immigration Philippines — immigration.gov.ph
Online application for student visa and permit launched by Bureau of Immigration
What changes: The Bureau of Immigration has launched an online application system for student visas and permits. This streamlines the process for foreign students seeking to study in the Philippines.
Detected on 21 September 2026Bureau of Immigration Philippines — immigration.gov.ph
Bureau of Immigration stops OFW victims with altered visas from leaving the PH
What changes: The Bureau of Immigration has intercepted Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were attempting to leave the Philippines with altered visas. This action is part of the BI's efforts to protect OFWs from illegal recruitment and human trafficking schemes.
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