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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.

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BI Holy Week ops lead to arrest of high profile Chinese man who misrepresented himself as Pinoy

April 2, 2026

PASAY, Philippines—Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said that the agency, in coordination with the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP), has arrested another Chinese national…

BI addresses viral interview of female traveler, warns vs illegal recruitment

April 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen border controls and protect Filipinos from trafficking and illegal recruitment, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified the circumstances…

BI back-to-back ops lead to arrest of foreigners involved in financial fraud

April 1, 2026

PAMPANGA, Philippines — In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen border security and combat transnational crimes, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested four foreign nationals linked…

BI on full force for Holy Week exodus; warns vs. fake eTravel sites

April 1, 2026

PASAY, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed all its personnel on full force as the Holy Week travel rush peaks, with an estimated 45,000 departing international passengers daily expected…

BI reminds Holy Week travelers to arrive early, secure documents ahead of travel

March 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — As Palm Sunday marks the start of the Holy Week exodus, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is reminding travelers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before…

BI arrests overstaying, undocumented Korean national in Pampanga

March 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Intelligence Division arrested an undocumented and overstaying Korean national in Angeles City, Pampanga, as part of intensified efforts under the administration of President Ferdinand…

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Press Statement—Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado | 06 September 2025

September 6, 2025

The BI confirms receipt of an order dated 04 September 2025 signed by Presiding Judge Esperanza M. Cortes of the Regional Trial Court Branch 221 of Taguig City regarding the deportation case…

Press Statement—Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado, 18 June 2025

June 18, 2025

A number of members of media have been asking me regarding my “reaction” to supposed allegations and innuendoes reportedly being hurled against the Bureau and my person by an official of this…

BI fully supports probe called by Honorable Senator Sherwin Gatchalian

June 15, 2025

Today, I have instructed the men and women of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to extend their full cooperation and participation in the Senate Investigation of alleged anomalies in the agency which…

Press Statement—Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado, 11 June 2025

June 11, 2025

We respectfully acknowledge and welcome President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s statement regarding the need to look into the issues raised in the so-called Bureau of Immigration (BI) white paper. We share the…

Press Statement—Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado, 10 June 2025

June 10, 2025

Recently, I have been getting a barrage of questions from various quarters including media regarding a statement I made regarding what appears to be an orchestrated effort to put the Bureau of…

Press Statement – Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado, 09 June 2025

June 9, 2025

I have been asked by some members of media regarding an alleged “white paper” purportedly circulating and a copy of which was supposedly sent to the Office of the President. I would…

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Extension of Visa Relief for Affected Foreign Nationals

April 1, 2026

Notice of Cancellation: Lease of venue with accommodation and catering services for Border Control Summit 2026

March 18, 2026

Notice of Postponement of Pre-Qualification Conference

March 17, 2026

Pre-Qualifying, Bids and Awards Committee (PBAC) Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) Project BID Bulletin No. 2 17 March 2026 Notice of Postponement of Pre-Qualification Conference Please be informed of the postponement of the pre-qualification…

Notice of Postponement: Procurement of High-Performance Laptops

December 16, 2025

Notice of Cancellation – Procurement of travel document and capturing equipment

October 24, 2025

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Work Schedule Advisory for April 1, 2026

March 31, 2026

Filing period for BI Accreditation Year (AY) 2026-2027

March 11, 2026

The application period for BI accreditation, both for NEW applications and RENEWAL, for AY 2026-2027 shall be from 01 April 2026 to 15 May 2026. All applications shall be filed online thru the Accreditation Processing System…

Travel Advisory: Philippine 2026 Hosting of ASEAN Summit and its Related Meetings

February 20, 2026

Intramuros-Wide Earthquake Drill

January 29, 2026

Public Advisory: Early Cut-Off of Transactions (December 19, 2025)

December 16, 2025

2026 Annual Report Advisory

December 4, 2025

Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic Act No. 562, as amended, also known as the Alien Registration Act of 1950, “ALL REGISTERED ALIENS shall within the first sixty (60) days of every calendar year or from…

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UPDATE | 08 September 2025

September 8, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the departure of Royina Marzan Garma yesterday evening, 07 September 2025. She left as a tourist for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the Ninoy Aquino…

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BI joins the celebration of the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week through giving services to senior citizens
11Oct

BI joins the celebration of the 2025 Elderly Filipino Week through giving services to senior citizens

Protecting Migrant Heroes: BI Backs OWWA Programs for OFWs
04Oct

Protecting Migrant Heroes: BI Backs OWWA Programs for OFWs

Blending Heritage and Duty: BI Officers Train in Filipino Martial Arts
07Jun

Blending Heritage and Duty: BI Officers Train in Filipino Martial Arts

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BI welcomes new Deputy Commissioner

BI welcomes new Deputy Commissioner

March 18, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the appointment of Theodore V. Pascual as the agency’s new Deputy Commissioner, following the signing…

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BI renews ties with PBS to boost immigration public information initiatives

BI renews ties with PBS to boost immigration public information initiatives

March 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) renewed its partnership with the Presidential Broadcast Service – Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS) following the…

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PA, BI, seal MOU to boost border and national security operations

PA, BI, seal MOU to boost border and national security operations

March 5, 2026

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — In a significant move to strengthen the country’s border protection and internal security framework, the Philippine Army (PA) and the…

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BI kickstarts expansion and upgrade of e-gates for international airports outside Metro Manila

BI kickstarts expansion and upgrade of e-gates for international airports outside Metro Manila

December 30, 2025

MANILA — In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to accelerate the digitalization of government services and strengthen border security under his…

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BI holds simple yet meaningful Christmas celebration in Intramuros head office

BI holds simple yet meaningful Christmas celebration in Intramuros head office

December 24, 2025

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…

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BI joins international dialogue at 5th Tokyo Immigration Forum

BI joins international dialogue at 5th Tokyo Immigration Forum

December 21, 2025

MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) represented the Philippines at the 5th Tokyo Immigration Forum, held from December 10 to 12 in Tokyo,…

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BI supports implementation of Korea’s Seasonal Workers Program

BI supports implementation of Korea’s Seasonal Workers Program

November 5, 2025

MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed its full support for the implementation of the Seasonal Workers Program (SWP) of the Republic of…

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BI strengthens intelligence-led border management through participation in regional training in Hanoi

BI strengthens intelligence-led border management through participation in regional training in Hanoi

October 26, 2025

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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