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Hi, The maximum validity for tourist visa extension is 6 months, then you can again extend it. Can you please clarify, are here in the Philippines for work?

Are you going to become a permanent resident?  Marrying your partner, provided is a female, would help.

Yah i will agree with Mugtech. The best and economical way is to marry a filipina. With that you can get a visa that is renewed yearly. However if that option is not on your list, the only other option is getting the 6 months visa.

Try applying for 12 month Alien registration,  still not cheap,  and convoluted process, but,  better than the same process every sixty days.
But,  always apply and report earlier than needed,  as somehow paperwork seems to get lost until you pay for extension and overstay penalty

In my case I'm married to a pinay,we would go to any asian country for few days,once we reenter Philippines I get a 1 year visa,you must ask for it before the passport is stamped,also your wife must be with you and have your marriage certificate,it beats going to immigration office every 3 or 6 months.

Hello Libra,
I am working as President & CEO in a Manila-based company with a Work Permit of 1 year. My Work-Permit visa extension is being processed by a local Law Firm.
But the problem the processing is taking too long time, it's more than 3.5 months now they started processing my visa, still, my Passport is not in my hand.

My question:
1. Generally how many days it takes to extend a Work Visa?
2. And will be it difficult if I process it personally?
3. Do they give more than 1 year Work-Permit?

Thanks a lot in advance,
Sharif

Hi Sharif, yes you can process it personally just have all the required documents complete from the company. I suggested you to request from the lawfirm to extend your visa for at least 2-3 years validity. But since you are holding an elective position the department of labor and employment will only grant you 1 year validity and can extend for at least 60 days from the expiration of permit and visa.

Thank you.
Daz