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Mar 6, 2014 · ACR I-CARD Issuance Who can apply? All foreign nationals who are visa holders of Temporary Visitor’s Visa or Tourist Visa who have stayed for more than fifty-nine (59) days in the Philippines

Mar 6, 2014 · All foreign nationals who are existing ACR I-card holders whose basis of renewal is any of the following: Expiration of the one (1) year validity of the card; Re-registration of alien upon reaching the age of 14; Change of visa status; Replacement of ACR as required under the Alien Registration Act of 1950, as amended.

An Alien Certificate of Residency (ACR) card is necessary in the Philippines for various purposes such as renting an apartment, buying items, and opening a bank account. The process of obtaining an ACR card can vary, taking anywhere from one day to three months.

Here’s a guide on how foreigners can get an ACR I-Card in the Philippines. For foreigners who stay in the Philippines for more than 60 days, an ACR I-card is required. An ACR I-Card is an Alien Certificate of Registration Identification Card. It’s a …

If you are a foreign national who are living in the Philippines for over 59 days, you are required by the Bureau of Immigration to get an ACR I-Card. It includes foreigners who are holders of immigrant and non-immigrant visas as well as holders of temporary visitor’s visa.

Jun 18, 2024 · The ACR I-Card stands for the Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card. It is a smart card and biometric-based identification of alien residents issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines.

Oct 25, 2024 · The ACR I-Card, meaning Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card, is essentially a key identification document for foreigners residing in the Philippines. It’s implemented by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines, given to registered aliens (foreign citizens) whose length of stay in the country surpasses 59 days.

Jan 2, 2024 · Foreign nationals who hold a valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card), such as long-term work visa holders in the Philippines, must file their Annual Report (AR) by March 1, 2024.

Nov 26, 2016 · Every expat and would-be expat in the country has one thing they need to do every year: renew their Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card or ACR I-Card. It’s a microchip based, credit card-sized identification card issued to all foreigners who wish to stay in the Philippine for more than 59 days.