Republic of the Philippines
Bureau of Immigration
Patriotism • Integrity • Professionalism
The Bureau of Immigration acts as the primary enforcement arm of the Department of Justice and the President of the Philippines in ensuring that all foreigners within its territorial jurisdiction comply with existing laws. It assists local and international law enforcement agencies in securing the tranquility of the state against foreigners whose presence or stay may be deemed threats to national security, public safety, public morals and public health and acts as chief repository of all immigration records pertaining to entry, temporary sojourn, admission, residence and departure of all foreigners in the country.
News & Updates
BI Spotlight
BI welcomes new Deputy Commissioner
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the appointment of Theodore V. Pascual as the agency’s new Deputy Commissioner, following the signing…
BI renews ties with PBS to boost immigration public information initiatives
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) renewed its partnership with the Presidential Broadcast Service – Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS) following the…
PA, BI, seal MOU to boost border and national security operations
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — In a significant move to strengthen the country’s border protection and internal security framework, the Philippine Army (PA) and the…
BI kickstarts expansion and upgrade of e-gates for international airports outside Metro Manila
MANILA — In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to accelerate the digitalization of government services and strengthen border security under his…
BI holds simple yet meaningful Christmas celebration in Intramuros head office
MANILA — In compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for all government agencies to observe a simple and modest Christmas and year-end…
BI joins international dialogue at 5th Tokyo Immigration Forum
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) represented the Philippines at the 5th Tokyo Immigration Forum, held from December 10 to 12 in Tokyo,…
BI supports implementation of Korea’s Seasonal Workers Program
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed its full support for the implementation of the Seasonal Workers Program (SWP) of the Republic of…
BI strengthens intelligence-led border management through participation in regional training in Hanoi
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-led border management through the participation of three of its senior officers…
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