38 Day (First Extension) Experience In Cebu *good*

[GregZ]

I got my first extension (38 days) today at the Cebu BI Office. It went smoothly and quickly. All I needed was my passport, 3030 pesos and their form (provided there)! :dance:

This is the second time I did a first extension there. The first time took about 1-1/2 hours as more tourists were in town. This time, 5 July 2012, it took only 1/2 hour. Both times I went in the morning, arriving about 10:30; any later and you risk running into lunchtime.

ABOUT GETTING THE EXTENSION UPON ENTRY: The first time I entered (19 Apr 12) the Philippines @ Cebu the customs supervisor office said they would do the extension IF I came to their office BEFORE getting the 21 days stamp in the passport. This entry was through Manila (18 Jun 12). They said, "Go through the line and get the 21 day stamp then come to the office for the 38 days extension.

Happy Visaing... :bash:

[Old55]

Great information thank you Greg.

"ABOUT GETTING THE EXTENSION UPON ENTRY: The first time I entered (19 Apr 12) the Philippines @ Cebu the customs supervisor office said they would do the extension IF I came to their office BEFORE getting the 21 days stamp in the passport. This entry was through Manila (18 Jun 12). They said, "Go through the line and get the 21 day stamp then come to the office for the 38 days extension. "

I truly think Philippines hates tourists this foolish harassment example is so common over there.

[brock]

I cant understand that if people know they will be staying longer than the 21 days, Why dont they get the extension in their own country before they leave, I know that in the UK it is a lot easier than messing about getting one in the Philippines

[MikeB]

I cant understand that if people know they will be staying longer than the 21 days, Why dont they get the extension in their own country before they leave, I know that in the UK it is a lot easier than messing about getting one in the Philippines

If you live near the Philippines Embassy in Washington or one of the 6 or 7 consulates scattered around the country it's a good option but most people do not like sending their passports in the mail and the embassy staff do not answer phones or return emails. I found they do respond to questions sent by fax lol. I did it twice and it is a little cheaper.

[sonjack2847]

I did my first in the UK it cost me just over £200 which is about p1300. It is cheaper here and it took me 50 minutes last time. If you don`t want to be bothered with it Paul on this forum can do it for you.

[cebu rocks]

Went today in and out 25 minutes and they did not ask for a on going ticket as has been the rumor . It very stream lined now fill out the form on the desk then drop your passport off at the window . They call your name go pay for your Visa wait anpther 15 minutes they call your name again pick up your passport and your done . They still don,t have my ACR (tourist card yet) payed for in Feb ")

[brock]

LOL, Typo Kevin.........its more than 1300p in Philippines for extension ?

[i am bob]

Wow!

There is an echo.... echo..... echo.... in here!

It won't be as much fun once Tom gets this thing fixed! :)

[Ruddy_Rooster]

£200 must surely be a typo, I guess he meant £20 (£22 for a single entry to be more precise?).

Personally I prefer getting it done in Phils as opposed to UK, mostly as I don't live anywhere near London or any other city that has a Phils embassy. Dealing with posting my passport just seems a risk not worth taking when I only need to give up a morning to get it done in Cebu.

[Dave Hounddriver]

it cost me just over £200 which is about p1300.

The exchange rate for the pound must be getting pretty terrible then. But I assume you mistyped and meant 20 pounds.