Balikbayan Box

Source: Bureau of Immigration, Philippines

Change of Status from Temporary Visitor to Temporary
Resident

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Letter of application
2. General application form duly accomplished and
   notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-01)
   2X2 Picture to be attached to the application form
3. True copy of the Marriage Contract of alien and
   Filipino spouse
4. Certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage
   issued by the Embassy of Consulate of the alien spouse, or official
   family registrar with authentic interpretation as certified by
   the Philippine Embassy of Consulate
5. Joint affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage,
   stating any previous marriage(s) and manner by which the marriage
   was dissolved
6. If alien spouse was previously married, a true
   copy of the divorce decree, dissolution of marriage or death certificate
   as the case maybe, duly authenticated
7. True copy of Birth Certificate of minor unmarried
   children under 21 years, if any
8. Joint affidavit of financial capability and support
   executed by the applicant and the alien spouse with supporting
   documents showing capability to support themselves
9. Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine
   that the alien spouse and unmarried children are not afflicted
   with any contagious and loathsome disease
10. NBI clearance
    BI Intelligence Clearance
11. Copy of passport of alien spouse and children showing
    date of arrival and validity of stay
12. Birth Certificate of applicant / Filipino spouse;
    in the absence of BC, submit the following:

• Certification of the Local Civil
  Registrar or National Statistics Office of its loss or non-availability
• Any public document which will establish
  the Filipino citizenship of the spouse
• Affidavit of two (2) disinterested
  persons indicating nationality of parents of Filipino spouse,
  and his/her birthplace and birthday of applicant

Note: All foreign documents
or those documents executed or issued outside the Philippines must
be properly authenticated by officers in the appropriate foreign
service post (i.e. Philippine Embassy or Consular Office).

Change of Status to Quota Immigrant

REQUIREMENTS:

1. General application form duly accomplished and
   notarized (BI Form No. RBR 98-O1)
2. True copy of applicants Passport showing the BI
   stamp of admission and validity of stay
3. Affidavit of financial capacity with supporting
   documents
4. Proof of investment in the Philippines of at least
   $40,000 or possession of special qualification or skill
5. Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine
   stating that the alien is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious
   or loathsome disease
6. Medical Certificate on the applicant’s mental capacityNICA Clearance
7. Proof of applicant’s special qualification, which
   has advance or will advance the Philippine national interest
8. NBI Clearance

Conversion to Non-quota Immigrant by Marriage
13a

Definition:
This visa is issued to a foreigner on the basis of his valid marriage
to a Philippine citizen.

Who Can Apply?
To qualify for this visa, the applicant must
prove that :

• he contracted a valid marriage with
  a Philippine citizen;
• the marriage is recognized under
  existing Philippine laws;
• there is no record of any derogatory
  information against him in any local or foreign law enforcement
  agency;
• he is not afflicted with any dangerous,
  contagious or loathsome disease;
• he has sufficient financial capacity
  to support a family and will not become a public charge;
• he was allowed lawful entry into
  the Philippines by immigration authorities; and
• he has not been institutionalized
  for any mental disability.

Requirements:

1. Letter of application
2. General application form duly accomplished and
   notarized (BI form No. RBR 98-01)
3. 2×2 picture to be attached to the application form
4. Birth certificate of applicant/Filipino spouse.
   In the absence of B.C., the applicant(s) may submit the following
   instead:
5. Certificate of the Local Civil Registrar or the
   National Statistics Office of its loss or inavailability;
6. Any public document, which will establish the Filipino
   citizenship of the spouse
7. Affidavit of two (2) disinterested persons indicating
   nationality of parents of the Filipino spouse, birthplace (of
   Filipino spouse) and birthdate of applicant
8. True copy of the Marriage Contract of the applicant
   and the Filipino spouse
9. Certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage
   issued by the Embassy or Consulate (of alien spouse) or official
   family registry with authentic interpretation as certified by
   the Philippine Embassy or Consulate
10. Joint affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage,
    stating any previous marriage(s) and the manner by which the marriage
    was dissolved
    If alien spouse was previously married, a duly authenticated true
    copy of the divorce decree, dissolution of marriage or death certificate,
    as the case may be
    True copy of Birth Certificate of minor unmarried children under
    21 years of age, if any
    Joint affidavit of financial capacity and support executed by
    the applicant and the alien spouse with supporting documents showing
    capacity to support themselves
11. Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine
    that alien spouse and unmarried children are not afflicted with
    any contagious, dangerous and loathsome disease
12. AIDS Certificate(Clearance)
13. Clearance from the central government agency of
    the applicant’s country or place of residence, regarding any criminal
    record the applicant may have, duly authenticated by the Philippine
    Embassy or Consulate in or closest to the applicant’s country
14. NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) Clearance
15. BI Intelligence Clearance
16. Copy of passport of alien spouse and children showing
    date of arrival and validity of stay
17. Official Receipt of payment of visa fees

Note: All foreign documents
or those documents executed or issued outside the Philippines must
be properly authenticated by officers in the appropriate foreign
service post (i.e. Philippine Embassy or Consular Office).

Returning Former Filipino Citizen

1. Letter of application
2. General application form duly accomplished and
   notarized ( Form No. RBR 98-01)
3. 2 x 2 ID picture to be attached to the duly accomplished
   application form
4. Birth certificate of applicant
5. Certificate of naturalization from a foreign country
6. Medical certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine
   stating that the alien is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious
   or loathsome disease
7. Attach photocopy of passport
8. Affidavit stating that the applicant intends to
   reside permanently in the Philippines with proof of financial
   capacity
9. Certified true copy of marriage contract of applicant
   and spouse
   Birth Certificate of minor unmarried children
10. Affidavit of support and guarantee by the applicant,
    copies of their respective passports

Note: All foreign documents
or those documents executed or issued outside the Philippines must
be properly authenticated by officers in the appropriate foreign
service post (i.e. Philippine Embassy or Consular Office).

Extension of Temporary Resident Visa

1. Letter request from the petitioner (Filipino spouse)
2. General Application Form (BI Form RBR 98-01) duly
   accomplished
3. 2×2 ID picture to be attached to the General Application
   Form
4. Barangay Certificate that the petitioner and applicant
   are, residents of the barangay and that they continue to live
   together as husband and wife
5. Birth Certificate of children
6. BI clearance
7. NBI clearance
8. Certified true copy of marriage certificate
9. Joint affidavit of the petitioner and applicant
   stating that

• they are husband and wife and are
  living together
• they are financially capable of supporting
  each other

Supporting documents to prove financial capacity such
as bank certification of joint bank account, income tax return,
land titles, contract of employment, proof of salaries and pensions,
certificate of registration of business name, business permit, etc.
must be submitted.

1. Photo copies of the following

• Passport with stamp visa
• Alien Certificate of Registration
  (ACR)
• Certificate of Residence -Temporary
  issued to Visitor (CRTV)

Checklist for Late Registration as an Aliens

Requirements:

1. Certified true copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
2. Certified true copies of the birth certificate
   of parents if born in the Philippines
3. Certified true copy of the parent’s marriage contract,
   if born legitimate
4. ACR and ICR/NBCR of parents, if still living
5. In case of deceased parents, the death certificateFamily portraits, if any
6. Certified true copies of all pertinent school records,
   from the primary up to the highest grade attended
7. If applicant is already employed, certificate of
   employment from employer
8. Affidavit of two disinterested persons as witnesses
   to the applicant’s continuous residence in the Philippines
9. Other documents which may established the applicant’s
   continuous resident in the Philippines since birth
10. Certificate of registration and inclusive dates
    of residence from the Barangay Official of the locality where
    applicant is resident

INSTRUCTION:

1. Verify the status of the applicant and parents,
   as the case may be, from the
2. Fingerprint and Identification Section. Use the
   prescribed forms

• In the absence of the Birth Certificate
  of the applicant
• Baptismal certificate (certified
  true copy)
• Certificate of Loss or Non-availability
  of birth records by local civil registrar of the birthplace of
  applicant or by the National Census and Statistics Office
• Original copy of affidavit of two
  (2) disinterested persons indicating the parent’s names and nationalities,
  place and date of birth of applicants
• Other documentary evidence of Citizenship
  by birth

Non-quota Immigrant 13e (Returning Resident)

Definition
This visa is issued to a person previously lawfully admitted into
the Philippines for a permanent residence, who is returning from
a temporary visit abroad to an unrelinguished residence in the Philippines.

Who Can Apply?
Section 13(e) visa is issued to an alien who
was previously granted permanent residence in the Philippines, and
who is returning to an unrelinguished residence in the Philippines
after a temporary visit from abroad. The applicant must present
substantial proof that his original entry and admission to the Philippines
was lawful and his permanent residence is a valid one. He must also
established animus revertendi or an intention to return to an unrelinguished
residence in the Philippines.

Requirements:

1. Letter of application
2. General application form duly accomplished and
   notarized (BI Form RBR 98-01)
3. 2X2 ID pictures to be attached to the duly accomplished
   form
4. Certified True Copy of applicant’s passport with
   BI stamp of admission
5. Alien Certifacate of Registration, Immigrant Certificate
   of Residence, Reentry Permit, if any
6. Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine
   stating that the alien is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious
   or loathsome disease
7. AIDS Clearance
8. NICA Clearance
9. Affidavit stating that the applicant intends to
   reside permanently in the Philippines and evidence to show financial
   capacity or fact that they have a means of living and will not
   become a public charge
10. Affidavit of justification executed by the applicant
    himself/herself stating why the applicant overstayed outside the
    Philippines
11. Official Receipt of payment of visa fees
    if spouse and minor unmarried children shall join the applicant

• True copy of marriage contract of
  applicant and spouse
• Birth certificate of minor unmarried
  children
• Affidavit of support and guarantee
  by applicant
• Respective passport of spouse and
  unmarried minor children

Note: All foreign documents
or those documents executed or issued outside the Philippines must
be properly authenticated by officers in the appropriate foreign
service post (i.e. Philippine Embassy or Consular Office).