Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA 94108 Tel (415)433-6666, Fax (415) 421-2641

CONSULAR SERVICE GUIDE AND TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

MAY 2013 EDITION

Email : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.philippinessanfrancisco.org Jurisdiction: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, NorthernF California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington State, Wyoming For use of Philippine Consulate only

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 4 PCG & ATTACHED AGENCIES’ PHONE NUMBERS ND EMAIL ADDRESS ...... 4 DIRECTIONS TO THE CONSULATE ...... 5 24-HR PARKING SPACES ...... 6 THE EMBASSY AND OTHER CONSULATES IN THE USA ...... 6 PASSPORT APPLICATION/RENEWAL/REPLACEMENT ...... 9 PASSPORT VALIDITY EXTENSION ...... 10 TRAVEL DOCUMENT ...... 10 CHANGE OF NAME PER REPUBLIC ACT 9048: ...... 111 CIVIL REGISTRATION ...... 11 REPORT OF BIRTH ...... 11 REPORT OF MARRIAGE ...... 12 SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGE ...... 122 REPORT OF DEATH ...... 144 MORTUARY CERTIFICATE ...... 14 LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS ...... 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHENTICATION ...... 15 TRANSPORT OF PETS TO THE PHILIPPINES ...... 17 NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI) CLEARANCE ...... 18 RENEWAL OF PHILIPPINE DRIVER’S LICENSE ...... 19 TAKING OF DEPOSITION UPON WRITTEN INTERROGATORIES ...... 20 SERVICE OF SUMMONS/DOCUMENTS ...... 200 CERTIFICATE OF NOT THE SAME PERSON ……………………………………………….22 VISA ...... 21 VISA FREE COUNTRIES ...... 21 BALIKBAYAN VISA ...... 214 COUNTRIES WHERE FILIPINOS ARE NOT REQUIRED ENTRY VISA ...... 25 WAIVER OF EXCLUSION GROUND...... 25 NON-IMMIGRANT VISA ...... 26 IMMIGRANT VISA ...... 29 DUAL CITIZENSHIP ...... 32 RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF A DUAL CITIZEN ...... 32 PAYMENT OF TAXES IN THE PHILIPPINES ...... 33 LAND OWNERSHIP BY FORMER FILIPINO CITIZENS ABROAD ...... 33 GUIDELINES FOR DUAL CITIZENS TRAVELLING TO THE PHILIPPINES ...... 35

APPLICATION FOR OEC CERTIFICATE OR EXIT PERMIT/TRAVEL EXIT CLEARANCE ...... 39 OTHER INFORMATION ...... 39 NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE ...... 39 GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) ...... 39 BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION ...... 40 PAG-IBIG OVERSEAS PROGRAM ...... 40 PHILIPPINE AIRLINES ...... 40 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK ...... 40 PHILIPPINE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM ...... 405 USCIS (SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE) ...... 40 NBI CLEARANCE (FINGERPRINTING) ...... 40 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS IN SAN FRANCISCO ...... 40 USEFUL WEBSITES ...... 41 LIST OF HOLIDAYS 2013 ...... 38 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 2013 ...... 38

GENERAL INFORMATION

Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco Address: 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA 94108 Tel 415-433-6666, Fax 415-421-2641 Email : [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.philipinessanfrancisco.org

Jurisdiction: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington State, Wyoming

Counties in Northern Nevada under SF PCG’s jurisdiction: Carson, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, and White Pine.

Counties in Northern California under SF PCG’s jurisdiction: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.

Department of Tourism Mr. Rene R. de los Santos – Tourism Representative 447 Sutter Street, Suite 507, San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: (415) 956-4060, Fax: 9562093, Email: [email protected]

Department of Trade and Industry Michael Alfred V. Ignacio – Trade Representative 447 Sutter Street, Suite 405, San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: (415) 520-7247; (415) 773-2336; Fax: (415) 773-1813 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Silicon Valley Michael Alfred V. Ignacio – Trade Representative Ste 237, Parkway Towers, 4800 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tel: (408) 980-9637/(415)773-2336; [email protected]; [email protected] W: www.philippinecentersf.com/trade

Philippine Police Liaison Office PSSUPT. Lyndon G. Cubos – Police Liaison Officer 447 Sutter St, Suite 512, San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: (415) 956-9100 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

PCMB Business Center Mr. Roberto Q. de Lara – Business Development Manager Philippine Center Building, 445-447 Sutter Street, Suite 518 San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: 415-982-6153, Fax: 415-982-1232 Email:[email protected]

Directions to the Consulate By BART 1. Get off at Powell Station 2. Walk up 5 blocks towards Sutter Street 3. From Powell St, turn right on Sutter Street; From Stockton St, turn left on Sutter Street

By private transportation From the South of San Francisco via Highway 280 (Peninsula) 1. Take the I-80 N via the ramp on the left towards Downtown/San Francisco 2. Merge into Hwy 101 N toward Civic Center/Bay Bridge 3. Keep right toward Bay Bridge/Oakland/7th St/Hwy101N 4. Exit 2 for 4th Street 5. Turn slight left onto Bryant St 6. Turn left at 3rd Street, 3rd Street becomes Kearny St. 7. Turn left at Sutter Street OR 4. Exit at 6th Street 5. At Market Street, slightly left to Taylor Street 6. Turn right at Post Street 7. Turn left at Grant Street 8. Turn left at Sutter Street

From South of San Francisco via Highway 101 1. Take 101 North toward San Francisco and Bay Bridge 2. Exit 280 North toward Port of San Francisco/280 North 3. Stay in the left lane and 280 becomes King Street 4. At 2nd light, turn left at 3rd Street and go 8 blocks to Market Street 5. Cross over Market Street (which becomes Kearny Street) and continue 2 blocks. 6. Turn left at Sutter Street

From the East (East Bay and Oakland) 1. Take Hwy 80 West toward San Francisco/Bay Bridge 2. Take the Fremont Street exit 3. Turn left at Fremont Street then continue on Front Street 4. Turn left at Pine Street 5. Turn left at Montgomery Street 6. Turn right at Sutter Street

From the North (through Golden Gate Bridge) 1. Take Hwy 101 S to San Francisco 2. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge 3. Take Lombard Street/Hwy 101 4. Turn right at Van Ness Avenue. 5. Turn left at Broadway Street towards Broadway tunnel 6. Slight left at Broadway Street 7. Turn right at Stockton Street towards Stockton tunnel 8. Turn right at Sutter Street

24-Hr Parking Spaces Name/Location/Telephone Number Approximate Rates 450 Sutter Garage $1.75 every 20 minutes 450 Sutter St (at Stockton St) $5.25 per hour San Francisco CA 94108 $23 4hrs 21 min to 8 hrs Tel: (415) 421-4444, (415) 781-1606 $30 maximum City Park $2.50 every 20 minutes 750 Bush Street Between Powell and Mason $15 up to 12 hrs Tel: (415) 544-9170 Marriot of Union Square Garage $2.50 every 20 minutes 480 Sutter, between Sutter and Bush $30 maximum Tel: (415) 398-8900 ext. 7110 Sutter Stockton Garage $2: 1 hr $12: 5 hrs 330 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA 94108 or $5: 2 hrs $15: 6 hrs 444 Stockton Street, San Francisco CA 94108 $7: 3 hrs $18: 7 hrs Tel: (415) 982-7275; (415) 982 8370 $9: 4 hrs $21: 8 hrs Union Square Garage $2: 1 hr $8: 3 hrs 333 Post St, (between Powell and Stockton) $3: 1.5 hrs $9: 3.5 hrs Tel: (415) 397-0631 $4: 2 hrs $10: 4 hrs

The Embassy and other Consulates in the USA Philippine Embassy, Washington DC Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20036 Tel: 202-467-9300, Fax: 202-467-9417 Passports: 202-467-9312 Legal: 202-467-9319, Civil Registry: 202-467-9324 Emergency/Duty No: (202) 368-2767 Email: [email protected] Website: www.philippinesusa.org Jurisdiction: United States of America: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia Outside USA: Anguilla, Aruba, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Islands (Bahamas, Bermuda, British West Indies, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos), Commonwealth of Jamaica, Country of Curacao, Grenada, Guadaloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Republic of Haiti, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maartin, St. Martin,

The Territorial Collectivity of St. Barthelemy, Trinidad and Tobago, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Philippine Consulate General, New York Consul General Mario Lopez De Leon, Jr. 556 5th Avenue, New York NY 10036 Tel: 212-764-1330, Fax: 212-764-6010 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.phillippinesnewyork.org, www.pcgny.net Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles Consul General Mary Jo B. Aragon 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90010 U.S.A. Tel: 213-639-0980 to 85, Fax: 213-639-0990 Consular OIC: 213-637-3024; Passports: 213-637-3023/25 Legal: 213-637-3026; Civil Registry: 213-637-3021 Emergency Hotline: 213-268-9990 (after office hours) Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.philippineconsulatela.org Jurisdiction: Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California (covering the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, and San Luis Obispo), Southern Nevada (covering the counties of Clark, Lincoln and Nye), and Texas

Philippine Consulate General, Chicago Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim 122 S Michigan Avenue Suite 1600, Chicago IL 60603 Tel: 312-332-6458 (ext. 13 for Passports, ext. 12 for Legal and Civil Registry) Fax: 312-332-3657 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.philippineschicago.org; www.chicagopcg.com Consular Section Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.

Philippine Consulate General, Agana Mr. Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, Acting Head of Post Suite 601 &602 ITC Building, Marine Drive, Tamuning, Guam Tel: 671-646-4620/30, Fax: 671-649-1868 Duty Officer: (671) 488-4630; Hotline (671) 4886-5189 Email: pc.agana @dfa.gov.ph / [email protected] Website: http://www.philippinesguam.org Jurisdiction: Guam, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Wake Islands; CNMI

Philippine Consulate General, Honolulu Consul General Julius D. Torres 2433 Pali Highway, Honolulu HI 96817 Tel: 808-595-6316 up to19, Fax: 808-595-2581 7

Emergency No. (808) 271-0235 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.philippineshonolulu.org Jurisdiction: Hawaii, American Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga and French Polynesia

Philippine Mission to the United Nations, New York Ambassador and Permanent Representative Libran N. Cabactulan 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036, U.S.A. Tel. Nos. (212) 764-1300; Fax No. (212) 840-8602 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Website: http://www.un.int/philippines

Honorary Philippine Consulate General, Oregon Consul General Richard K. Woodling 2662 SW Georgian Place, Portland, OR 97201 Tel No.: (503) 679.6682; Fax No.: (503) 242-9087; Mobile: 503.679.6682 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.philippinesportland.org

Honorary Philippine Consulate, Juneau, Alaska Consul Jennifer Ruth Strickler 251 South Frankline Street, Juneau, AK 99801 Tel: 907.586.4116; 907.723.9053 Email: [email protected]

Honorary Philippine Consulate General, Atlanta Consul General: Raoul R. Donato 3340 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1685, Atlanta GA 30326 Tel: 404.239.5747; Fax: 404.233.4041 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.philippinesatlanta.org

Honorary Philippine Consulate General, Miami (Fort Lauderdale) Consul General: Dr. Angelo S. Macatangay Southport Plaza, 1635 Miami Road, Suite #3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Tel: 954.524.2610; Fax: 954.768.9996; Mobile : 954.536.7878 Email: [email protected] Website: www.philippinesmiami.org Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM

Honorary Philippine Consulate General, Livonia (Michigan) Consul General: Dr. Jose L. Evangelista 10475 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 Tel: 734.427.9440; Fax: 734.427.1701; Mobile: 284.895.5234 Email: [email protected]

Honorary Philippine Consulate General, Charlotte-Amalie (US Virgin Islands) Consul General: Vicente F. Poblete, Jr. P.O. Box 12154, charlotte-Amalie St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 00081 Tel: 340.776.3389; Fax: 340.690.0131

PASSPORTS

Passport Application/Renewal/Replacement

Requirements: 1. Personal appearance for the capturing of photo, thumbprint and signature of the applicant including those below 8 years old and above 65 years old. 2. Duly accomplished passport application form, which can be downloaded at: www.philippinessanfrancisco.org 3. Original and one (1) photocopy of most recent Philippine passport For applicants with brown passports: bring a copy of any valid identification paper which shows the applicant’s middle name, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, baptismal certificate, state ID, driver’s license, or permanent resident card For first time applicants: NSO issued birth certificate or a Report of Birth issued by the Consulate. (For children born in the US of Filipino parents, see Report of Birth) For Dual Citizens: Oath of Allegiance For minor dual citizens: Report of Birth and Order of Approval, Oath of Allegiance 4. Express Mail Postage stamp or cash equivalent for mailing passport/s to applicant 5. In view of the need to determine an applicant’s citizenship, a consular officer may require an applicant to present a valid document of foreign residency, i.e., a US Permanent Resident Card.

Fee: $60 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft)

Processing time: Average of 4-6 weeks, as the passports are centrally processed at facilities in the Philippines. (For emergencies, see items on Extension of Passports and Travel Documents)

Replacement of Lost Passport

Fee: $90 for lost green or MRP passport or $150 for lost ePassport plus $10 communication fee if the lost passport was not issued by SF PCG (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft)

Processing time: Average of 4-6 weeks

Passport Validity Extension (Only for emergency or meritorious cases)

NOTE: Extensions do not apply to MRPs and E-Passports

Requirements: 1. Personal appearance of the applicant. 1. Application form for extension of passport 2. Original passport 3. An affidavit which must state:  the reason/s for the urgency of having the validity of the passport extended for 1 year and that he/she cannot wait for the issuance of the MRP, and 5. Applicant must simultaneously apply for a new ePassport.

Fee: $20 (note that the fee for affidavit is waived) Processing Time: One (1) day.

Travel Document

For emergency travels, the Consulate may issue a Travel Document good for one-way direct travel to the Philippines. For travel back to the US, the applicant needs to apply for a passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila or any of its regional consular offices in the Philippines.” Please note that a TD may not be accepted for transfer flights.

Requirements: 1. Duly-accomplished application form 2. 2 passport-size photos 3. Original and copy of most recent Philippine passport. If lost or unavailable, submit copy of any of the following: Philippine birth certificate, Philippine driver’s license; Seaman’s book; Philippine Voter’s ID or Voter’s Affidavit issued by COMELEC; or other Philippine document to establish Philippine citizenship (marriage certificate, baptismal certificate, school records, etc) 4. Duly notarized affidavit stating reason for emergency issuance of Travel Document 5. Copy of plane ticket or booked flight itinerary 6. For minors, submit a notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent of both parents

Fee: $30 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing Time: Travel Document is processed within the day.

Photo requirements for Passport validity Exstension/Travel Document/Report of Marriage: The following travel agencies in the Philippine Center building offer photo services:

NAME OF AMERISIAN CEBU PHILS J & C TRAVEL AGENCY TRAVEL TRAVEL Location 5th Floor, Ste 500 7th Floor, Ste 703 8th Floor, Ste 800 Office Hrs 8 :30am – 7pm 7:30am – 5:30 pm 8am to 5pm Telephone 415-788-0782 415-788-1325 415-956-3663 Numbers 415-788-0722 415-362-6669 415-596-8383

Change of Name per Republic Act 9048:

Republic Act (RA) 9048 authorizes the city or municipal civil registrar or the Consul General to correct a clerical or typographical error in an entry and/or change the first name or nickname in the civil register without need of a judicial order.

RA 9048 allows these corrections:  correction of clerical or typographical errors in any entry in civil registry documents, except corrections involving the change in sex, age, nationality and civil status of a person.  change of a person's first name in his/her civil registry document under certain grounds specified under the law through administrative process.

CIVIL REGISTRATION

Report of Birth

Requirements: 1. Five (5) original duly accomplished Report of Birth forms available at www.philippinessanfrancisco.org (If applying by mail, forms must be notarized.) 2. Five (5) copies of the following:  Child’s birth certificate (original must be presented)  Data pages of the Filipino parent’s Philippine passport. If the parent is no longer a Filipino, present the original and submit a copy of the certificate of naturalization  Parents’ marriage certificate  For dual citizenship derivatives, Order of Approval indicating name of child 11

3. One (1) original and (4) copies of notarized Affidavit of Delayed Registration if report is filed more than 12 months after the child’s birth. 4. At least one of the Filipino parents and the child must be present at the Consulate when filing the application. 5. Notarized Affidavit of Acknowledgement of the Paternity and Permission to use Father’s Surname executed by the father if parents are not married and the father’s surname will be used by the child.

The Consular Officer may require additional proof or documents from applicant to determine the child's citizenship, identity, or eligibility for registration of birth under Philippine laws.

Fee: $25 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing Time: One (1) day.

Note: For applicants born before the 1973 Constitution, please note that the Philippine Constitution of 15 November 1935 considers only the following as Filipino citizens –  Those whose fathers are Filipino citizens  Those whose mothers are Filipino citizens, and upon reaching the age of majority (21 years old) elected Philippine citizenship.

Report of Marriage

Requirements: 1. Five (5) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage forms, available at www.philippinessanfrancisco.org (If applying by mail, forms must be notarized.) 2. Original and five (5) copies of Certified copy of marriage certificate 3. Five (5) copies of the following:  NSO-certified birth certificate of the Filipina spouse  Photo identification of both husband and wife  If applicable, certified copy of death certificate of previous husband, or divorce papers filed by the previous husband.

Fee: $25 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing Time: One (1) day.

Solemnization of Marriage

Consular Officers are authorized to solemnize marriages between two Filipinos in the States under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General.

Requirements for single applicants:  Application form for Marriage License (available at the Consulate Civil Registry Section)  Certified true copy and one photocopy of birth certificate from NSO authenticated by DFA  Certified true copy and one photocopy of Certificate of Non- availability of Record of Marriage (CENOMAR) from NSO taken within the last six months, authenticated by DFA  Notarized Parental Consent for aged 18 years and 1 day to 21 years; Notarized Parental Advice for aged 21 and 1 day to 25 years (name of fiancé/fiancée should be indicated)  Marriage Counseling Certificate issued by a minister, counselor, or qualified religious authority (for applicant 25 years and below)  Original and copy of passport (In case of discrepancy in passport data, applicant should apply for new passport with correct data prior to acceptance of application for marriage license)  Two (2) passport size photographs with white background

Additional requirements for previously married applicants:

For annulled applicant:  Certified true copy and one photocopy of amended marriage certificate from NSO authenticated by DFA  Certified true copy and one photocopy of Finality of Decision and Court Order or Court Decision authenticated by DFA

For divorced applicant:  Certified true copy and one photocopy of Copy of Court Order from a Philippine court recognizing the Decree of Divorce  Amended marriage contract reflecting the divorce

For widowed applicant:  Certified true copy and one photocopy of Death Certificate of spouse (authenticated by DFA for death in the Philippines)

Fees: Application for Marriage License $25 Solemnization Fee $60 Issuance of Marriage Contract $25 Total fees $110

Note: A notice on the marriage shall be posted/published for 10 working days prior to issuance of marriage license.

Report of Death (For deaths within PCGSF jurisdiction only) 1. Five (5) original duly accomplished Report of Death Forms available at www.philippinessanfrancisco.org. (If applying by mail, forms must be notarized.) 2. One (1) original and four (4) certified true copies of Certificate of Death from the State Department of Health. Original passport not required. 3. One (1) original and four (4) copies of duly notarized Certificate from the Embalmer, Mortuary or Funeral Director stating that the body was properly embalmed or cremated. 4. Five (5) copies of the deceased’s Philippine passport or proof of Filipino citizenship 5. For mailed applications, enclosed a registered or prepaid mailing envelope.

Fee: $25 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing Time: One (1) day.

Mortuary Certificate (For repatriation of human remains and urns and of deceased Filipinos and non- Filipino citizens to be transported to the Philippines)

Requirements:  Five (5) original duly accomplished Report of Death Forms (for deceased Filipinos only) available at www.philippinessanfrancisco.org. (If applying by mail, forms must be notarized.)

One (1) original and four (4) photocopies for deceased Filipinos, or one (1) original and three (3) photocopies for deceased non-Filipinos of the following:

 Certificate of Death issued by the State Department of Health  Notarized Mortuary/Embalmer/Funeral Director’s Certificate stating that remains were embalmed under proper conditions and is in a safe and sanitary condition for shipping, and that the casket contains only the remains of the deceased.  Letter of Certification from the local Department of Health where the death was recorded, stating that the cause of death was not due to a contagious or communicable disease.  Burial Transit Permit or Disposition Permit from the local Health Department of the county where the death was recorded.  Itinerary indicating the flight details and mode of transportation of the remains (name of the air carrier, flight numbers, date of departure from the US and date of arrival in the Philippines)  Name, address, contact person, and contact information of the consignee or receiving funeral home in the Philippines.  Passport of the deceased (original not required)

Five (5) photocopies of the following:  Passport or valid identification card of the person who will carry the urn.

Fee: $50 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing Time: One (1) day.

LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

Acknowledgement and Authentication

Acknowledgement of Special Powers of Attorney, Affidavits and other Legal Instruments

1. Principals (persons executing the document) must appear personally at the Consulate to sign the document. For those who cannot appear at the Consulate, follow authentication procedures below. 2. The following documents must be submitted:  2 originals or 1 original and 1 copy of each document  Two (2) photocopies of valid passport or ID card (for each document submitted). Note that the acknowledgement certificate will follow the name in the passport or ID card submitted.

Authentication of Notarized Documents (for principals who cannot appear in person) 1. The document must be duly notarized by a local notary public. 2. The applicant must obtain an apostille or a “Certification of Notary Public” by presenting the notarized document to:  The Local County Clerk (for Northern California); OR  The Office of the Secretary of State (for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington State and Wyoming); or  The Office of the Lieutenant Governor (for Alaska and Utah) 3. Submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of all the documents.

Note: Legal documents notarized by PCGSF-accredited notaries public are authenticated by the Consulate sans the required authentication by the Local County Clerk, Secretary of State or the Lieutenant Governor. The following are the accredited notaries public until 31 December 2013:

Name of Notary Public County/State Contact Number JOYCE G. GASTROCK San Mateo, CA T650.892.6173 JESUS A. V. VIZCOCHO Anchorage, AK T907.336.1820 REDENTOR A. MATEO Seattle, WA T206.325.5869.

SHEILA M. BURRUS Seattle, WA T206.300.3820

MARIBELLE A. DYOCO Fresno, CA T559.940.8450

EDYET AQUINO Seattle, WA T206.722.0906

JOHN P. ALAMAREZ Salem, OR T503.999.4758

DONNA B. LAVIGNE Denver, CO T303.465.0616

MA. VALENTINA I. PAVINO Kirkland, WA T206.498.0572

ENRICO E. TADEO Vancouver, WA T360.690.0774

LUZVIMINDA E. MILTON Pierce, WA T253.973.5680 ERLINDA F. REYES Santa Clara, CA T408.509.1274 MICHELE ANNE ROBLES Multnomah, OR T503.539.3879 EMILIANO P. LLARENA San Francisco, CA T650. 619.0888 MANUEL B. LLANES Daly City, CA T415.308.6654 ARTHUR S. OZOA Fremont, CA T408.823.4461 ALBERTO G. MONTEFALCON, JR. Sacramento, CA T916-444-0440 GLENDA V. SANTOS Santa Clara, CA T408-887-7831 LIBERTY D. LIZARDO SANTA CLARA CA T408-7285219 JOSE SAN GABRIEL SAN MATEO CA T650-5729100 GRETA DIOSA QUITORIO CONTRA COSTA CA T707-5672483

MARY ANGELICA GUILAS-HAWYER KODIAK, AK T907-5392403

ISIDORO ZIPAGAN GUZMAN SANTA CLARA, CA T408-7726780

HEIDI DE LOS REYES ALAMEDA, CA T510-3038446

Authentication of State- or County-Issued Certificates and Documents such as Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates, Police Clearance Certificates, Court Documents, Official School Transcript of Records, etc.

1. The original or certified copy of the document must be obtained from the issuing office. Make sure that the name and designation of the signing official is readable. 2. Submit the original and photocopy of the document.

Fee: $25 per document (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft)

Processing time: Document filed personally will be received within the same day. Mailed-in documents will be released after 1-2 days.

Certificate of Appearance (usually needed for pensions)

Requirements: 1. Personal appearance of the pensioner at the Consulate 2. Original valid passport and 2 copies of the passport data page 3. Original valid photo identification card and 2 copies of the ID

For pensioners who cannot appear at the Consulate: 1. Execute an affidavit and state the following information therein: Full name, current citizenship, current residential address in the US (not a PO Box), reason for executing affidavit — in this case, for the continuation of pension, and proof of pensioner’s identity—such as state ID, driver’s license or passport. 2. Attach copies of the pensioner’s identifications to the affidavit, then have the affidavit notarized by any local notary and authenticated by the County Clerk (for Northern California), or Secretary of State (for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Washington State, and Wyoming), or the Lieutenant General (for Alaska and Utah). (See note authentication of notarized documents on previous page)

Fee: $25 per document (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft)

Processing time: Document filed personally will be received within the same day. Mailed-in documents will be released after 1-2 days.

Transport of Pets to the Philippines

1. Obtain an Import Permit from the Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry online via www.bai.ph (click “services” then “Online application for import permits of dogs and cats”) For more details, email [email protected], or call 632-920- 0816 2. Obtain a Health Certificate for each pet from a duly licensed veterinarian or from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is dated within 30 days before the date of arrival. The Health Certificate should certify that the animal is free from, and has not been recently exposed to any dangerous or communicable disease, and that it has been given anti-rabies and other required inoculations 3. Bring the papers or mail them to the Consulate for authentication.

The Import Permit and Health Certificate must be presented at the airport upon the arrival of the pet.

Failure to obtain authenticated import permits and health certificates may result in the pets being quarantined upon arrival in the Philippines.

Fee: $25 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing Time: One (1) day.

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance

Requirements for first-time applicant for NBI clearance (for those living/working abroad): 1. Duly accomplished Fingerprint Card form available at the Consulate. (Fingerprint impression should be taken by the policy agency in the applicant’s locality or the PNP Office at the Philippine Center) 2. One (1) 2”x2” photograph with white background (taken within the three (3) months prior to application). 3. Two (2) copies of passport with date stamped proving applicant’s presence abroad

Fee: US$25 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft) Processing time: One (1) day

Sending the accomplished Fingerprint form to the NBI: 1. By Mail - enclose Money Order in the sum of Php200.00 Philippine currency or bank draft which is negotiable in the Philippines payable to the Director, National Bureau of Investigation, Taft Avenue, Ermita 1000 Manila, Philippines. The following accredited banks are: • Philippine National Bank (PNB) • Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Co. (HSBC) • ANZ – A New Zealand Bank • METROBANK • Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI)

Upon completion of the requirements, send Fingerprint form to: Ms. Julie Macalit IRD - Mailed Clearance Section National Bureau of Investigation Taft Ave., Ermita 1000 Manila Philippines

The NBI will mail the corresponding clearance certificate after it has been processed (maximum of three (3) days excluding days of transit).

2. Through a Representative in the Philippines – send the accomplished form to your representative, along with a signed letter authorizing him/her to transact business on your behalf. Your relative may visit the office of the Electronic Data Processing Division (EDPD) in NBI Taft Avenue, Manila for further assistance.

A valid NBI clearance certificate has embossed NBI DRY SEAL at its lower left portion. Upon its receipt, affix your clear and properly taken THUMBPRINT on the space provided for on the NBI clearance certificate with the assistance of any local police in your area before submitting it to the end-user.

For renewal of NBI clearance issued 1998 onwards (for those living/working abroad):

1. Original personal copy of NBI clearance 2. One (1) 2”x2” photograph with white background (taken within three (3) months prior to your application) 3. Photocopy of your passport with date stamped proving your presence abroad 4. Update any information that needs to be updated on your old clearance certificate, else write Same Data if there are no changes. Renewal only allows changes in address and purpose of clearance. 5. If there would be changes in your NAME, DATE OF BIRTH and PLACE OF BIRTH, fill-up the form for new applicants and attach a photocopy of your Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate as proof on changes applied.

If your NBI clearance was issued prior to 1998 or you have lost your personal copy of the certificate, follow the instructions for First Time applicants from abroad.

Renewal of Philippine Driver’s License (Per LTO Admin Order No. RIB-2008-011 Series of 2007) Requirements to be presented by authorized representative to LTO: 1. Original driver’s license and receipt (plus one photocopy of each); 2. Photocopy of Philippine passport (first page, visa page and departure from the Philippines and last arrival overseas); 3. Consulate-authenticated Special Power of Attorney (SPA) from the licensee authorizing a representative to renew the license on his/her behalf at the LTO.

Applicants within the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila may apply for renewal at the License Section of the Central Office of the LTO in Quezon City.

Representatives who are outside of NCR may apply at the LTO field office of their choice.

NOTE: The representative will receive only an OFFICIAL RECEIPT from the LTO. The new ID-card will be issued upon the arrival of the applicant at the LTO in the Philippines and after compliance of all requirements for license renewal, including the biometrics capture, medical, vision and drug test.

Taking of Deposition Upon Written Interrogatories

Following are list of steps and actions to be taken for deposition/written interrogatories:

1. Consulate receives notification from DFA on the written interrogatories of the subject. Normally, the lawyer of the subject provides them with copies of the interrogation, unless specified in the communication from DFA. 2. Consulate sends a fax message of no objection for the taking of the written deposition on the given date. 3. The Consulate and the subject will communicate to confirm the schedule of taking of deposition. 4. On the day of the schedule, client to bring the following in three (3) sets (one each for client, Consulate and DFA) a. Court Order b. Replies to the questionnaires c. Softcopy of the replies (in case editing is needed) 5. Review replies to written interrogation 6. Client to sign under oath the judicial affidavit responses before the Consular Officer. 7. Consulate to prepare a certification on the appearance of the subject before the Consulate to confirm the veracity of his replies to the interrogatories. 8. Consulate to transmit the (1) certification, (2) judicial affidavit responses to interrogatories and (3) copy of ID or passport by memorandum to DFA-OLA with an advanced copy by fax.

Fee - $25 (in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft)

NOTE: When taking deposition upon oral interrogatories, the lawyer pays the stenographer or transcriber. He also accompanies the defendant during the taking of deposition.

Service of Summons/Documents

1. Consulate receives a memorandum re Request to Serve Documents from DFA-OLA to the subject defendant at his last known address. 2. Consulate to send a letter enclosing the documents to the subject. (must be priority mail with tracking or registered mail) 3. Consulate to await confirmation of receipt of documents from the mail or print out tracking record from the USPS website. 20

4. Consulate to prepare an “Affidavit of Service of Documents through Registered Mail” confirming that the documents were mailed to addressee. 5. Consulate to transmit by memorandum to DFA-OLA the affidavit of service of documents and the proof of delivery/confirmation of receipt by the subject.

Certificate of NOT THE SAME Person

The NTSP is a document issued to an individual attesting to the fact that he/she is not the person listed and/or included in the BI’s HDO, WLO, or BLO

REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT OF THE COUNTRY APPLICANT (Former Filipino/Foreign National)

1. Duly accomplished Application form to be downloaded from the Bureau of Immigration’s website at www.immigration.gov.ph or by emailing the Bureau at [email protected] 2. Special Power of Attorney, duly notarized by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate 3. Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (data page and travel stamp page) 4. Philippine National Bureau of Investigation Clearance, certifying that the applicant is not the person who is in the Derogatory list 5. Photocopy of representative’s valid ID

VISA

Visa Free Countries US Nationals and nationals of the following countries do not need to apply for a visa when visiting the Philippines for not more than twenty-one (21) days, provided that they possess the following:  A national passport valid at least six (6) months, beyond the contemplated stay; and a return ticket to their country of origin or onward ticket to the next country of destination.

See additional requirements for visa-exempt minors

1. Andorra 9. Barbados 2. Angola 10. Belgium 3. Antigua and Barbuda 11. Benin 4. Argentina 12. Bhutan 5. Australia 13. Bolivia 6. Austria 14. Botswana 7. Bahamas 15. Brunei Darussalam 8. Bahrain 16. Bulgaria

17. Burkina Faso 66. Kenya 18. Burundi 67. Kiribati 19. Cambodia 68. Korea (ROK) 20. Cameroon 69. Kuwait 21. Canada 70. Latvia 22. Cape Verde 71. Lesotho 23. Central African Republic 72. Liberia 24. Chad 73. Liechtenstein 25. Chile 74. Lithuania 26. Colombia 75. Luxembourg 27. Comoros 76. Madagascar 28. Congo 77. Malawi 29. Congo, Democratic 78. Malaysia Republic 79. Maldives 30. Costa Rica 80. Mali 31. Cote d’Ivoire 81. Malta 32. Cyprus 82. Marshall Island 33. Czech Republic 83. Mauritania 34. Denmark 84. Mauritius 35. Djibouti 85. Mexico 36. Dominica 86. Micronesia 37. Dominican Republic 87. Monaco 38. Ecuador 88. Mongolia 39. El Salvador 89. Morocco 40. Equatorial Guinea 90. Mozambique 41. Eritrea 91. Myanmar 42. Estonia 92. Namibia 43. Ethiopia 93. Nepal 44. Fiji 94. Netherlands 45. Finland 95. New Zealand 46. France 96. Nicaragua 47. Gabon 97. Niger 48. Gambia 98. Norway 49. Germany 99. Oman 50. Ghana 100. Palau 51. Greece 101. Panama 52. Grenada 102. Papua New Guinea 53. Guatemala 103. Paraguay 54. Guinea 104. Peru 55. Guinea-Bissau 56. Guyana 57. Haiti 58. Honduras 59. Hungary 60. Iceland 61. Indonesia 62. Ireland 63. Italy 64. Jamaica 65. Japan 22

105. Poland 106. Portugal 107. Qatar 108. Romania 109. Russia 110. Rwanda 131. Switzerland 111. Saint Kitts and Nevis 132. Tanzania 112. Saint Lucia 133. Thailand 113. Saint Vincent and 134. Togo and the Grenadines 135. Trinidad and Tobago 114. Samoa 136. Tunisia 115. San Marino 137. Turkey 116. Sao Tome and Principe 138. Tuvalu 117. Saudi Arabia 139. Uganda 118. Senegal 140. United Arab Emirates 141. United Kingdom of Great Britain 119. Seychelles and Northern Ireland 120. Singapore 142. United State of America 121. Slovak Republic 143. Uruguay 122. Slovenia 144. Vanuatu 123. Solomon Island 145. Vatican 124. Somalia 146. Venezuela 125. South Africa 147. Vietnam 126. Spain 148. Zambia 127. Suriname 149. Zimbabwe 128. Swaziland 129. Sweden

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fifty-nine (59) days: Holders of Brazil passports; and Holders of Israel passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding thirty (30) days: Holders of Lao PDR passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days: Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passport Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports

The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding seven (7) days: Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports Holders of Portuguese Passports issued in Macao Chinese nationals from the mainland coming for tourism purposes and with either a valid Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen or US visa

Source: http://immigration.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=37

The visa policy for Chinese Taipei passport holders (as of Aug 2011) are as follows: Must possess a Philippine visa (they may apply at any Foreign Service Post); and

Philippine Visa Stickers or Stamps should be affixed in their passports.

The visa policy for Indian nationals (as of March 2012) are as follows: They are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided they have the following:

Either a valid US, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa or permanent residence permit;

A national passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated stay; A return ticket to the next country of destination;

No derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and the International Police(Interpol).

The 14-day visa-free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days for a maximum of twenty-one (21) day stay.

This may only be implemented at NAIA I,II and III airports. This type of admission will be non-convertible to other visa categories.

For a stay longer than fourteen (14) days, they may apply for a visa at New Delhi PE or any Foreign Service Post (FSP) in a country where the applicant has legal residence: or FSP in a country that requires entry visas to Indian Nationals.

The Philippines has agreement on the reciprocal abolition of visa fees for temporary visits with the following countries:

Bolivia Indonesia Japan Korea (ROK) New Zealand Singapore Spain Thailand Tunisia

*For countries not indicated above, please contact the Consulate’s Visa Section

Balikbayan Visa

A Balikbayan is entitled to a visa-free entry to the Philippines for a maximum stay of one (1) year from the date of arrival in Manila under the Balikbayan program.

Who are considered balikbayan?

1. A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least 1 year; 24

2. A Filipino overseas worker; or

3. A former Filipino citizen and his or her family, who had been naturalized in a foreign country and comes or returns to the Philippines.

• The “Balikbayan Privilege” is extended to the foreign members of the family of Filipinos and former Filipinos when traveling together regardless of the frequency of their travel. • “FAMILY” shall mean the spouse and the children of the Balikbayan who are not Balikbayan in their own right traveling with the latter to the Philippines.

Family members of Balikbayans who are nationals of other countries and Filipino citizens who acquired citizenship and passports of countries not included in the list of countries with visa-free entry to the Philippines, are not entitled to the Balikbayan privilege. They must secure visas prior to entry to the Philippines.

Countries Where Filipinos Are Not Required Entry Visa

The Philippines has an agreement on the abolition of entry visa for holders of regular or ordinary passports for purposes of business or pleasure only with

Brazil (90 days) Israel (3 months) Mongolia (21 days)

Currently the following ASEAN countries provide visa-free entry to Filipino citizens who are holders of diplomatic, official and ordinary passports for short or temporary visits:

Brunei Darussalam (14 days) Cambodia (21 days) Indonesia (30 days) Lao PDR (30 days) Myanmar (holders of ordinary passports need visa) Malaysia (30 days) Singapore (30 days) Thailand (30 days if coming directly from PH. If visa holder exits before expiry of 30 days and reenters from Myanmar, Lao PDR or Cambodia, stay is shortened to 15) Vietnam (21 days)

Waiver of Exclusion Ground

To avoid exclusion before arrival at Philippine ports: 1. The minor’s guardian or legal representative shall notify the Commissioner of Immigration in writing of the travel 72 hours before arrival. The letter shall include:  A request for the minor’s waiver of exclusion and the relinquishment of exclusion fees 25

 Copy of minor’s passport and visa  Copy of return ticket  Copy of invitation for minor from a parent or sponsoring entity 2. If approved, the Commissioner of Immigration shall issue an Order waiving the minor’s exclusion. The Order may also include waiver of fees, otherwise, a waiver fee of Php3,120 per minor shall be imposed. 3. A copy of the Order shall be given to the minor’s guardian or legal representative and to the Immigration Duty Supervisors at the port of entry.

To avoid exclusion without prior notice to the Commissioner of Immigration:

1. Fill out a Waiver of Exclusion Ground form obtained from the Immigration Duty Supervisor at port of entry. Attach a copy of the minor’s passport and submit to the IDS. 2. If in order, the IDS shall note “approved for payment” and direct the guardian or representative to pay the waiver fee of Php3,120 per minor.

The following are exempted from Waiver of Exclusion and corresponding fees:

1. Minor child joining a parent in the Philippines 2. Minor child with Philippine ancestry, provided he/she is accompanied by a Philippine grandfather, grandmother, guardian or relative, who can submit substantive documents to prove the child’s Philippine ancestry at the port of entry and, that the child is not otherwise inadmissible.

Non-immigrant visa

Categories of non-immigrant visa

9(A) - Temporary visitor’s visa 9(B) - Transit 9(C) - Seamen 9(D) - Treaty Traders 9(E) - Foreign Government Officials 9(F) - Students 9(G) - Pre-arranged Employees

Requirements for 9(A) Temporary Visitor’s Visa:

1. Passport or duly recognized travel document valid for a period of at least 6 months beyond the last day of stay in the Philippines. 2. Accomplished visa application form 2A, available at www.philippinessanfrancisco.org. Application should be notarized if applicant cannot file personally at the Consulate. 3. One (1) passport-size photograph

4. Photocopy of roundtrip/onward flight plane ticket or travel itinerary from a travel agency or airline.

Additional Requirements:

 Pleasure - photocopy of any of the following: latest bank statement, previous year's income tax return, most recent pay stub and an employment certificate from the employer indicating position and salary or affidavit of support  For Business Purposes: business letter or company letter stating purpose of travel, duration of stay and financial means of support.  For newsmen, journalists, cinema and TV crews travelling to the Philippines to write articles or film documentaries: submit name and pertinent details of their contact person in the Philippines.  For US Immigrants: photocopy of US Resident Alien Card or US Reentry Permit  For US Employment Visa Holders: photocopy of US Employment Permit or Employment Visa  For minor children under age 15 travelling with 1 parent: notarized letter of consent of parent who is not accompanying the child  For minor children under age 15 travelling unaccompanied by a parent or not joining a parent in the Philippines: Visa-exempt minors will be required to present before the immigration officer upon arrival at port of entry all documents necessary for Waiver for Exclusion Ground (WEG). All other foreign minors who are not visa-exempt should obtain a visa and present the WEG requirements at the Consulate.

Requirements for 9(B) Transit Visa:

1. Passport of applicant (valid at least 6 months from return date) 2. Duly accomplished visa application form (Form 2) 3. Travel Itinerary / Flight ticket (applicant must have an exit ticket) 4. One (1) colored 2 x 2 photo, front view with a white background and recently taken. (No eyeglasses or sleeveless attire)

Requirements for 9(C) Seaman’s Visa:

1. Passport of applicant (valid at least 6 months from return date) 2. Duly accomplished visa application form (Form 2) 3. Duly accomplished Form No. 63 for crew list visa 4. Travel Itinerary / Flight ticket (applicant must have an exit ticket) 5. One (1) colored 2 x 2 photo, front view with a white background and recently taken. (No eyeglasses or sleeveless attire) 6. Letter from Shipping Company

Requirements for 9(D) Treaty Trader’s and Investor’s Visa:

1. Passport of applicant (valid at least 6 months from return date) 2. Duly accomplished visa application form (Form 2) 3. Travel Itinerary / Flight ticket (applicant must have an exit ticket) 27

4. One (1) colored 2 x 2 photo, front view with a white background and recently taken. (No eyeglasses or sleeveless attire)

Requirements for 9(E) Foreign Government Official’s Visa:

1. Passport of applicant (valid at least 6 months from return date) 2. Duly accomplished visa application form 3. Travel Itinerary / Flight ticket 4. One (1) 2 x 2 passport photo (taken within the last 6 months) 5. Letter from US government agency requesting issuance of visa or Note Verbale from US State Department.

Requirements for 9(F) Student Visa:

1. Passport of applicant (valid at least 6 months from return date) 2. Duly accomplished visa application form (Form 2) 3. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal or a duly notarized written endorsement from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status signed by the school’s Registrar; 4. Original copy of Certificate of Eligibility for Admission issued by the Commission on Higher Education 5. Police Clearance issued by the appropriate authorities in applicant's country of origin authenticated by the Consulate 6. Original copy of Medical Certificate issued by authorized physician including standard sized chest x-ray.

Requirements for 9(G) Pre-Arranged Employee Visa:

For Pre-Arranged Employee (Commercial) 1. Passport valid at least 6 months; 2. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization; 3. Duly accomplished application visa application form; 4. One (1) passport-size photo (taken within the last 6 months); 5. Police clearance issued by appropriate authorities in applicant’s country of residence; and 6. Medical Health Certificate issued by an authorized physician including standard chest x-ray

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:  Copy of marriage certificate of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be.

For Pre-Arranged Employee (Missionaries) Aliens may be issued missionary visas if they are:

 members of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit religious organization in the Philippines;  carrying out the vocation of a minister (or as a religious worker) of that religious denomination;  coming to the Philippines to work at the request of the organization in a religious vocation or occupation.

Requirements: 1. Passport valid at least 6 months; 2. Duly accomplished application form; 3. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization; 4. One (1) passport-size photo (taken within the last 6 months from date of application); 5. Alien employment permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); or proof that applicant is a bona fide members of a religious institution as certified by a duly authorized representative of the petitioning organization. 6. Police clearance issued by appropriate authorities in applicant’s country of residence; and 7. Medical Health Certificate issued by an authorized physician including standard chest x-ray

Special non-immigrant 47(A)(2) Visa:

1. Passport (valid for at least 6 months); 2. Two (2) signed passport photographs for each applicant whether in one passport or not which should be taken within the past six months. 3. FA Form No. 2 to be submitted in duplicate by each applicant whether in one passport or not. (If applicant cannot appear in person at the Embassy, visa application form should be notarized.) 4. Letter from Foundation or Institute stating that the applicant is connected with such program, which is approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs. 5. FA Form No. 11 to be accomplished in duplicate by a Physician and submitted to this Office. 6. Chest X-ray negative standard size to be presented to this Office and hand carried to the Philippines. 7. Police Clearance certificates from place of residence of applicant. 8. Referral to Department of Foreign Affairs required by applicant is a restricted alien or if Foundation of Institute is not listed in FSC 189-75 dated 14 November 1975 (posted in Embassy Bulletin Board). Note: No visa fee charged.

Immigrant Visa

A non-quota immigrant visa may be granted to the spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of Philippine citizens (13A) and to former Filipinos who have already acquired foreign citizenships including their spouse and unmarried minor children (13G). 29

Categories of immigrant Visa

13A - Spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of Philippine citizens

13G - Former Filipinos who have already acquired foreign citizenships including their spouse and unmarried minor children

Requirements for a 13A visa:

1. Personal Appearance for Interview; 2. Passport (valid at least 6 months from date of application); 3. Duly accomplished visa application form (Form 3); 4. Six (6) 2 x 2 photos, applicant’s signature on bottom front; 5. Documentary evidence to prove spouse's or either parent's Philippine citizenship and to show applicant's relationship to the Philippine citizen such as original birth certificate, passport, marriage contract; 6. Medical Examination Report (FA Form 11 - available at the Consulate) duly accomplished by a licensed physician and whose signature must be duly notarized; together with a life-size chest x-ray film and laboratory reports (original and two (2) copies.) Medical Examination Report should not be more than six (6) months from the date of application; 7. Police Clearance Certificate; 8. Evidence of sound financial status e.g. proof of real property, investment, bank certification, pension, notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines, attaching documents to substantiate declaration or claim; 9. Visa fee of $150 payable in cash, money order, cashier’s check or bank draft.

Requirements for a 13G Visa:

1. Personal appearance for interview; 2. Passport (valid at least 6 months from date of application); 3. Certificate of Naturalization; 4. Original and two (2) copies each of the following:  Duly accomplished visa application form (Form 3)  Six (6) 2 x 2 photos, applicant’s signature on front left side  Documentary evidence of former Philippine citizenship e.g. old Philippine passport, original birth certificate. Foreign spouse and minor children must present legal proof of relationship such as marriage contract, birth certificate.  Medical Examination Report (FA Form 11 - available at the Consulate) duly accomplished by a licensed physician and whose signature must be duly notarized; together with a life- size chest x-ray film and laboratory reports (original and two 30

(2) copies.) Medical Examination Report should not be more than six (6) months from the date of application.  Police Clearance Certificate  Evidence of sound financial status e.g. proof of real property, investment, bank certification, pension, notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines, attaching documents to substantiate declaration or claim 5. Visa Fee of $150 payable in cash, money order, cashier

Those with 13A and 13G visas are eligible to apply for duty free shipment to the Philippines.

Note for 13A and 13G visas: Processing time for the 13A and 13G visas is two (2) weeks after complete submission of above requirements.

Applicants who applied in person but who want their passports/visas/ documents mailed back to them should also submit a self-addressed US registered mail or FEDEX or UPS envelope.

Schedule of fees for visa applications: For nationals of countries with visa agreement with the Philippines: Single entry valid for three (3) months US$ 30.00 Multiple entry valid for six (6) months US$ 60.00 Multiple-entry valid for twelve (12) months US$ 90.00

For nationals of countries without visa agreement with the Philippines: Single entry valid for three (3) months US$ 40.00 Multiple entry valid for six (6) months US$ 80.00 Multiple-entry valid for twelve (12) months US$ 120.00

Acceptable modes of payments are cash, postal money order, cashier’s check or bank draft, payable to the Philippine Consulate General For each entry, a visa is good for an initial stay of 59 days.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF EXPIRED/EXPIRING ACR-I CARD

1. Duly accomplished renewal/re-issuance application form which may be downloaded from the Bureau of Immigration’s website at www.immigration.gov.ph;

2. Original ACR-I Card; 3. Photocopy of passport (data page; visa page and latest arrival stamp) 4. Photocopy of the Board of Commissioner’s (BOC) Order; 5. Photocopy of official receipt showing payment of the applicable fees

Note: It should be noted that foreign nationals with ACR I-cards hold different types of Philippine visa (student, employment, immigrant).

Additional requirement/s may be required by the Bureau depending on the type of visa of the applicant.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP (Republic Act 9225 – Citizenship and Reacquisition Act of 2003)

Requirements: Original and one (1) photocopy of the following: 1. Duly accomplished application form for petition of dual citizenship (available at www.philippinessanfrancisco.org 2. Philippine birth certificate 3. Original and copy of old Philippine passport 4. Copy of US passport 5. Marriage contract indicating Philippine citizenship (for married women) 6. Original and copy of Certificate of Naturalization  If certificate is not available, execute an affidavit why such document is not available and how the foreign citizenship was acquired. The affidavit should be notarized.  If the name in the Philippine document is different from the name in the certificate of naturalization, execute an affidavit and have it notarized. The applicant should also present at least two (2) documents showing the current name used by the applicant. 7. Two (2) passport-sized photos. 8. For each minor unmarried child below 18 years of age (whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted):  child’s birth certificate  foreign passport  Two (2) passport-sized photos

If the applicant is a Bureau of Immigration registered alien, he shall surrender the original ACR and ICR/CRTV, or in its absence, an affidavit explaining the loss of said documents for transmittal to the BI.

Qualified applicants will be scheduled for oath-taking (twice a day – morning and afternoon)

Fee: $50 for the principal applicant, and $25 for each child-beneficiary

Note: * Separate fee of $60 for passport application * A derivative not born in the Philippines who wishes to apply for initial Philippine passport is required to accomplish Report of Birth.

Rights and Privileges of a Dual Citizen Upon reacquisition/retention of Philippine citizenship, a dual citizen will enjoy full civil, economic and political rights under existing Philippine laws such as:

 The right to travel with a Philippine passport.  The right to own real property in the Philippines.

 The right to engage in business and commerce as a Filipino, and  The right to practice one’s profession, provided that a license or permit to engage in such practice is obtained from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), or the Supreme Court in the case of lawyers.  All other rights and privileges enjoyed by Filipino citizens.

You may also vote in Philippine national elections (for President, Vice President, Senators and sectoral representatives) by overseas/absentee ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003.

Payment of taxes in the Philippines Under the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program of 1997, incomes earned abroad by Filipinos from 1998 are no longer taxable. Hence, all Filipinos abroad, including those who have reacquired their Philippine citizenship, have been exempted by the Philippine Government from paying Philippine income tax on incomes earned abroad. Incomes earned in the Philippines, however, will be subject to Philippine income tax.

Residency requirement Residency in the Philippines is NOT a requirement for those who reacquire Philippine citizenship.

Guidelines for Dual Citizens travelling to the Philippines (Issued by the Bureau of Immigration)

Proof of Philippine Citizenship The following shall be considered as substantial proof of Philippine citizenship:  Genuine and valid Philippine passport; or  Original Identification Certificate (IOC) issued by the BI or by the Philippine Consulates; or  Original Certificate of Re-acquisition /Retention of Philippine Citizenship (CPRC) issued by the BI (Note: green-colored certificate for petitioner/principal and blue-colored certificate for dependents.)

Arrival and Stay  Filipinos with dual or multiple citizenships shall present, upon arrival in any port of entry in the Philippines, both a Philippine passport and foreign passport.  Filipinos with dual or multiple citizenship who present a foreign passport may be admitted for an infinite period of stay, being a Filipino, provided that he/she also possesses and shows a genuine and valid: (1) Philippine passport, (2) Identification Certificate (IC) or (3) Certificate of Re-acquisition /Retention of Philippine Citizenship (CPRC). In the foreign passport, the immigration officer shall indicate any of the following notations on the provision for the authorized stay in the arrival stamp:

o “PP” – if Philippine passport is also presented, or o “IC” – if an Identification Certificate is presented, or o “CRPC” – if a Certificate of Re-acquisition/Retention of Philippine Citizenship is presented.

Departure  Filipinos with dual or multiple citizenship, who presented a foreign passport at the time of their admission into the Philippines may be cleared for departure without need of surrendering a certificate, permit or proof of payment of the imposable immigration fees, provided that he/she also shows a genuine and valid o Philippine passport, o Identification Certificate (IC), or o Certificate of Re-acquisition/Retention of Phil. Citizenship (CPRC)

However, if the Filipino does not have a Philippine passport, an Emigration Certificate of Clearance (ECC) fee of PhP710.00 shall be charged for using a foreign passport upon departure, if the authorized stay in the said foreign passport is not updated.

Land Ownership by Former Filipino Citizens Abroad

As provided under RA 7042 as amended by RA 8179:

 Size/Area of coverage: Maximum of 5,000 sq. meters for urban land Maximum of 3 hectares for rural land  Either spouse may avail of the privilege  Total area for both spouse should not exceed maximum  Not more than two (2) lots situated in different municipalities/cities

Land Ownership by Former Filipino Citizens Abroad

As provided under RA 7042 as amended by RA 8179:

Land Ownership by Filipinos Overseas

Article XII Section 8 of the Philippine Constitution provides that a natural-born citizen of the Philippines who has lost his/her Philippine citizenship may be a transferee of private lands subject to limitations provided by law.

The laws on land ownership by Filipinos overseas are contained in Batas Pambansa Blg. 185 and Republic Act 8179, which amended the Foreign 34

Investment Act of 1991. BP 185 stipulates guidelines on land ownership by former Filipinos for purposes of establishing residence, while Section 10 of RA 8179 specifies entitlements and conditions for land acquisition for investment purposes.

Transferee The acquisition or transfer of private land refers to either voluntary or involuntary sale, devise or donation. Involuntary sale includes sales on tax delinquency, foreclosures, and executions of judgment.

Qualifications of Former Filipinos Both laws define former Filipinos as citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship, who lost said Philippine citizenship, and who have the legal capacity to enter into a contract under Philippine laws.

Provisions on Land Ownership The following are the provisions of BP 185 and RA 7042, as amended, pertinent to land ownership by Filipinos overseas

Particulars Provision under BP 185 Provisions under RA 7042 as amended by RA 8179 Size/Area of Coverage • maximum of 1,000 sq. • maximum of 5,000 sq. meters for urban land meters for urban land • maximum of one (1) • maximum of three (3) hectare for rural land hectares for rural land Land Acquisition for Both • either of the spouses may • either of the spouses may Spouses avail of the privilege avail of the privilege • in case both spouses wish • in case both spouses wish to acquire lands for this to acquire lands for this purpose, the total area purpose, the total area acquired should not acquired should not exceed the maximum exceed the maximum allowed allowed

Additional Land In case he/she already In case he/she already Acquisition owns urban or rural lands owns urban or rural lands for residential purposes, for business purposes, he/she may acquire he/she may acquire additional urban or rural additional urban or rural lands, which when added lands, which when added to those he/she to those he/she presently presently owns shall not owns shall not exceed exceed the authorized the authorized maximum maximum area

Limits to Acquisition of A person may acquire not A person may acquire not Land more than two (2) lots more than two (2) lots which which should be situated should be situated in in different different municipalities or municipalities or cities cities anywhere in the anywhere in the Philippines, provided that 35

Particulars Provision under BP 185 Provisions under RA 7042 as amended by RA 8179 Philippines, provided the total area of these lots that the total area of do not exceed 5,000 sq. these lots do not exceed meters for urban land or 1,000 sq. meters for three (3) hectares for rural urban land or one (1) land for business purposes. hectare for rural land for use as residence.

An individual who has Under Section 4 of Rule XII already acquired urban of the Implementing Rules land shall be disqualified and Regulations of RA 7042 from acquiring rural land as amended by RA 8179, a and vice versa. transferee who has already acquired urban land shall be disqualified from acquiring rural land and vice versa. However, if the transferee has disposed of his/her urban land, he/she may still acquire rural land and vice versa, provided that this will be used for business.

A transferee of residential land acquired under Batas Pambansa Blg. 185 may still avail of the privilege granted under this law.

Use of Land The acquired land should Section 5 of Rule XII not be used for any specifically states that purpose other than for “the land should be residence. primarily, directly, and actually used in the performance or conduct of the owner’s business or commercial activities in the broad areas of agriculture, industry and services including the lease of land, but excluding the buying and selling thereof”.

Special Requirements In addition to the In addition to the usual requirements provided registration requirements for in other laws for the pertinent to the registration of titles to conveyance of real lands, the transferee estate, the transfer should submit to the contemplated shall not be Register of Deeds of the recorded unless the province or city where transferee submits to the the property is located a Registry of Deeds of the sworn statement stating province or city where the 36

Particulars Provision under BP 185 Provisions under RA 7042 as amended by RA 8179 the following : land is situated, the date and place of birth; following: names and addresses of certification of business his/her parents, spouse, registration issued by the and children, if any; Bureau of Trade area, location, and mode Regulation and of acquisition of Consumer Protection of landholdings in the the DTI; Philippines, if any sworn statement stating his/her intention to information required reside permanently in under Batas Pambansa the Philippines; 185; date he/she lost his/her certification from Philippine citizenship assessor of municipality and the country of or province where the which he/she is property is situated that presently a citizen the subject land for transfer is an urban or rural area; if an agricultural land is acquired, a certification from the Department of Agrarian Reform that the land is a retained area of the transferor and an affidavit of the transferee attesting that his/her total landholding inclusive of the land to be acquired does not exceed the 5- hectare limit provided under R.A. 6657, is required

Violations and Penalties Violations through: • misrepresentation in the sworn statement • acquisition of land through fraudulent means • failure to reside permanently in the land acquired within two (2) years from its acquisition, except when such failure is caused by force majeure shall be penalized by the following:

 liability to prosecution under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code and subject to deportation in appropriate cases 37

Particulars Provision under BP 185 Provisions under RA 7042 as amended by RA 8179  forfeiture of such lands and their improvements to the National Government through escheat proceedings by the representative of the Solicitor General  permanent disqualification from availment of the privilege under this Act

Requirements for Land Registration or Original Certificate of Title (Judicial Titling)

The application for land registration should be filed in triplicate with the Clerk of the Regional Trial Court of the province/city where the property is located.

The following documents should be attached to the application: 1. Original plan on tracing cloth duly approved by the Director of Lands or Regional Land Director, or in lieu thereof, a true copy of the same on a tracing cloth properly attested and certified by said Office or the official authorized to make such certification, together with two (2) print copies thereof 2. Three (3) copies of technical description 3. Three (3) copies of surveyor’s certificate 4. Certificate of the assessed value of the property issued by the provincial treasurer, in quadruplicate

Requirements for Land Transfer or Transfer Certificate of Title

The following documents are required for the filing of land transfer: 1. Copies of the Deed of Absolute Sale 2. Latest real estate tax payments 3. Latest tax declaration of the property 4. Certificate from the Bureau of Internal Revenue that the capital gains tax and documentary stamps have been paid 5. Transfer tax 6. Receipt of payment of the transfer and registration fees

For more information on land ownership by Filipinos overseas, please contact:

Land Registration Authority, Law Division LRA Building, East Avenue cor. NIA Road Diliman, Quezon City Tel. Nos.: (632) 920-1026/36 Telefax No.: (632) 921-1368 38

Application for OEC Certificate or Exit Permit/Travel Exit Clearance

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration in Manila and its regional offices nationwide issue overseas employment certificate (OEC) or travel exit clearance to OFWs leaving the Philippines. The regional offices are located in Baguio City; Tuguegarao City; San Fernando City, La Union; Clark Field, Pampanga; Calamba City, Legaspi City; Tacloban City; Iloilo City; Bacolod City; Cebu City; Cagayan de Oro City; Zamboanga City; and Davao City.

For convenience and to avoid long lines in the Philippines, OFWs in the US can also secure their exit clearance at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC (Tel No. 202.467.9426) before travelling to the Philippines. Following are the requirements:  Accomplished OFW Information Sheet (available at www.poea.gov.ph)  Photocopy of the data page and visa page of Philippine passport  Money Order of $3.00 payable to the Phil. Embassy, Washington, DC  Self-addressed stamped return envelope

NOTE: the OEC is valid for 60 days

OTHER INFORMATION

National Statistics Office If the National Statistics Office has the record of birth or marriage on file, an NSO document may be ordered online at www.e-census.com.ph or www.ecensus.com.ph

For birth not on record, file a Delayed Registration of Birth at the municipality or town in the Philippines where the applicant was born. Visit www.census.gov.ph or www.nso.gov.ph for more information.

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) GSIS members are advised to contact GSIS directly as GSIS has not designated an official representative here in the US. GSIS, Financial Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila Tel: 632-479-3645; 632-479-3662; 632-479-3664; or 632-479-3646 Email: [email protected], or [email protected], or [email protected]

To apply for an e-card: Create a Skype account and email GSIS at [email protected]. Give your full name and your Skype username in your email message. GSIS will reply with an email stating the schedule of your Skype video call enrollment. You may wish to visit www.gsis.gov.ph for more details.

Bureau of Immigration Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila Email: [email protected] Tel (+632) 524-3769; (632) 524-3824; (632) 523-4870; Main Office – (632) 27- 3248; 1-800-100- ALIEN (24/7 Toll Free) Dual Citizenship Hotline – Tel (632) 301-0756 ; Fax (632) 309-7751

Pag-IBIG Overseas Program Ms. Erlinda Reyes, President - Tel # (408) 509-1274) Love Fund USA, Inc, 1680 Civic Center Drive #A, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Email: [email protected]

Philippine Airlines 447 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel (415) 217-3150; (415) 217-2148

Philippine National Bank 564 Market Street, Suite 303, San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel (415) 392-0502; 1-800-PNB-8788; Fax (415) 693-9263 Email: [email protected]

Philippine Social Security System Website: www.sss.gov.ph Email: [email protected]

USCIS (San Francisco Office) Street Address: 444 Washington St, San Francisco CA 94111 Mailing Address: 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco CA 94111 USCIS Customer Service: 1-800-375-5283

Visiting the office – No walk-in. In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment on the USCIS website – www.uscis.gov

NBI Clearance (Fingerprinting) Philippine Police Liaison Office 447 Sutter St, Suite 512 Tel (415) 956-9100

Fedex (for verification of accounts) Tel: 1-800-463-3339

Important Phone Numbers in San Francisco

San Francisco Passport Agency 95 Hawthorne Street, 5th Floor, SF, CA 94105 Tel (415) 538-2741 http://travel.state.gov/passport/npic/agencies/agencies_900.html

Customs and Border Protection 33 New Montgomery St, 16th Floor, SF, CA 94105 Tel (415) 744-1530 www.cbp.gov

Transportation Security Administration SF International Airport Tel (650) 266-1924; (650) 759-4258 (Duty 24/7)

Social Security Administration 90 7th Street, Annex 1st Floor, SF, CA 94103 Tel 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov

Police Department 850 Bryant Street, #558, SF, CA 94103 Tel (415) 553-1133 http://sf-police.org/

Bureau of Diplomatic Security 235 Pine Street, Suite 900, SF, CA 94104 Tel (415) 705-1176 http://www.state.gov/m/ds/about/101224/htm

State of California (Info for Apostille) Mailing Address: Notary Public Section P.O. Box 942877, Sacramento, CA 94277-0001 Tel (916) 653-3595 www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/authentication.htm

US Citizenship & Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security SF District Office 630 Sansome Street, SF, CA 94111 Tel (415) 844-5251 http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

SF Police Emergency Tel 911 or (415) 4553-8090 SF Fire or Medical Emergency Tel 911 or (415) 252-7690

Useful Websites Office of the President – www.president.gov.ph Department of Foreign Affairs – www.dfa.gov.ph Department of Social Welfare and Development – www.dswd.gov.ph Bureau of Immigration and Deportation - www.immigration.gov.ph Bureau of Customs – www.customs.gov.ph Commission on Filipinos Overseas – www.cfo.gov.ph 41

Bureau of Animal Industry – www.bai.ph Philippine Retirement Authority – www.pra.gov.ph Land Transportation Office – www.lto.gov.ph US Embassy in Manila – http://manila.usembassy.gov T-632.301.2000; F-632.523.1356

List of Holidays 2013

Sources: For PH holidays: Presidential Proclamation No. 459 dated 16 August 2012 For US holidays: US Office of Personnel Management website (www.opm.gov)

January 1 (Tuesday) - US/PH New Year’s Day January 21 (Monday) - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February 18 (Monday) - President Washington’s Birthday March 28 (Thursday) - Maundy Thursday March 29 (Friday) - Good Friday April 9 (Tuesday) - Araw ng Kagitingan May 1 (Wednesday) - PH Labor Day May 13 (Monday) - PH National Elections May 27 (Monday) - US Memorial Day June 12 (Wednesday) - PH Independence Day July 4 (Thursday) - US Independence Day August 8 (Thursday) - Eid’l Fitr August 21 (Wednesday) - Ninoy Aquino Day August 26 (Monday) - PH National Heroes Day September 2 (Monday) - US Labor Day October 14 (Monday) - Columbus day October 15 (Tuesday) - Eid’l Adha November 1 (Friday) - All Saints Day November 11 (Monday) - US Veterans Day November 28 (Thursday) - US Thanksgiving Day November 30 (Saturday) - Andres Bonifacio Day December 24 (Tuesday) - Christmas Eve December 25 (Wednesday) - Christmas Day December 30 (Monday) - Rizal Day December 31 (Tuesday) - Last Day of the Year

Daylight Savings Time 2013

Starts - March 10 (set clocks ahead one hour at 2 am on the 2nd Sunday of March)

Ends - November 3 (set clocks back one hour at 2 am on the 1st Sunday of November)