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I will relate my past two experience to you, I live on Northern Mindanao and the office I use is in Cagayan De Oro, both timesÌý I downloaded the clearance form and made a fillable form out of it.I filled it out went to the BI office and presented my filled out forms, ( 1 ECC form, 1 ACR form), copy of passport and entry stamp and most current extension 6 pictures 2x2, a copy of my plane ticket, got my photo taken at the BI office, had my fingerprints taken, paid 1200 fee ans took off, The entire process took about 1-1.5 hours. For me, I found it best to arrive early, so I can get it done.

When I had my ECC done in late October, it could not be done the same day.Ìý I had to return the next day.

I would not risk trying at the airport, as any delays mean missing a flight.

I needed 5 photos in 2014, but 6 in 2015.Ìý Ìý
Last month I only took 5 with me, and was sent off to get another one.

Just a thought... ECC-A or ECC-B ??Ìý They are very different.

I filled out the same form each time, no number just says ECC form on it, each time their procedures change a bit, I try to anticipate the changes sometimes I do sometimes I don't. Last time I went for my two-month extension the girl said you want 6 months, I almost fell over, but gladly accepted. On the ECC, they have always asked me for 6 pictures, so I take 8 or so. I always go to the province office about 10 days before my flight, and in and out, less than two hours.

bill -when you say a 2 month extension -do you mean a visa extension? and where did they offer youÌý 6 months?

Sir
This was at the Cagayan De Oro office, which is on Mindanao ( northern section) region 10, Until now they over have been offering 2-month extensions since I live in Malaybalay this will save me a lot of driving,

Was that done around July time when they had the special services mentioned at:Ìý

The BI will offer the following services through the caravan:

1.Ìý Ìý Long Stay Visitors Visa Extension;Ìý (6 Month visa)
etc....

The program will run for two months and will also include services to Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Cagayan De Oro, among others.

I also live in CDO and have always received quick service and helpful advice from that immigration office.Ìý I was in and out of the office in 20 minutes.Ìý I have a probationary 13a Visa and only 2 pictures are required for myÌý ECC.Ìý If you are on a tourist visa then 6 pictures are required for ECC.Ìý

I decided not to risk getting the ECC at the airport.Ìý I don't trust CebuPacific to get me to the airport on time and I don't want to take the risk and possible delays at NAIA.

Thanks,

Mike

thanks -i know where cdo and malabalay are as have been there many timesÌý ,the 6 month extension started a few months ago but supposedly was only available in manila but recently they added cebu /davao so i guess they are offering at other places too,how much it cost in cdo?

I paid 7340 pesos for 6 months which I think is a bargain

The OFFICIAL cost is:Ìý 11,500 pesos.
My cost, when I got my Six month Visa Extension in April 2015 was 8,250 pesos.Ìý Without the ACR.

Cebu official price:

From past experience, I have found that the fees vary from office to office along with the requirements, probably depends on the day of the week also. I have received both good and bad from their billing process, put in the end all seem to even out.