What Philippines Immigration Act of 1940 (Commonwealth Act 613) - Bureau of Immigration Visa and Residency Framework requires
The Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (Commonwealth Act No. 613) is the Philippines' foundational immigration statute, establishing the Bureau of Immigration (BI) under the Department of Justice (DOJ). The Act classifies aliens as immigrants (Section 13 immigrant visa holders), non-immigrants (temporary stay under Section 9), and special non-immigrants (Section 47). The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is administered by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA). Foreign nationals residing in the Philippines must hold an Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) for stays beyond 59 days. The Philippines Issues 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employee visas for foreign workers. The 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa is the most common entry category. The Philippines operates a blacklist system for aliens prohibited from entry. The BI has authority to arrest and deport aliens for violations of immigration law. Overstaying aliens are subject to fines and deportation. The Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from DOLE is required for foreign nationals working in the Philippines.
Pillar: Immigration & Border Control · Authority: Bureau of Immigration (BI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippines · Version: 2.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/laws-regulations/immigration-act-of-1940
SHA-256 integrity: f1a9d6d10a7af602d460c6123319e8735e91ae024427559de2d075d5c083012f
Primary Citations — 7 traced to source
- Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Immigration Act of 1940, Philippines) - visa classifications (ss.9, 13, 47), ACR I-Card requirement (s.67), blacklist authority (ss.29-37), deportation (ss.37-40)
- DOLE Department Order 248-24 (2024) and predecessors - Alien Employment Permit requirements; job advertisement obligation; AEP exemptions; application procedures
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