Bureau of Immigration Extensions: 36 Months without a Visa Run

Everything you need to know about temporary visitor visa extensions and securing your ACR I-Card.

LokalList Editorial Team

·Published May 28, 2026

Passport holders from over 150 countries receive an initial 30-day visa-free entry upon arrival in the Philippines.

#### How the Extension Works

First Extension: Extend by 29 days at any Bureau of Immigration (BI) field office (or online via e-Services).

Subsequent Extensions*: Extend in 1-month, 2-month, or 6-month increments up to a total continuous stay of *36 months.

ACR I-Card: Required after staying longer than 59 days. This serves as your official tourist ID card.

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