Update on obtaining a visa extension in Subic Bay, Philippines

Published 12 years ago, updated 6 years ago

When our initial 21-day visa was about to expire, we decided to try getting our extensions from the local immigration office in Olongapo rather than going to Manila.  Olongapo is the town adjoining Subic Bay.  Information on Noonsite led us to believe we would have to go to Manila.  Wanting to avoid the long hot bus rides, expensive taxis and a waste of a day or two we took our passports and went to the local immigration office.

The immigration office is located in the Veteran’s Bank building on Rizal Avenue.  It is on the yellow jeepney run between the two roundabouts.  There is a sign that says “Immigration” above the door. To enter you must walk through a large entrance that looks like a parking garage.  You will find the air-conditioned office at the end of the garage.

When we entered the office, a man behind a desk asked if we were there for visa extensions.  We said yes and he gave us forms to fill out.  Two other agents helped us to complete the forms.  We then submitted the paperwork, paid our fees and left.  The entire process took less than half an hour.

We received 39-day extensions.

We went to Immigration two days early, in case we would have to go to Manila after all, and we received credit for those two days.

Donald Bryden

s/v Quetzalcoatl

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  1. February 26, 2019 at 2:01 AM
    Data Entry5 says:

    they have 2 offices now, one within SBMA (Freeport), one outside:
    http://www.immigration.gov.ph/
    Here you find requirements and even the forms, valid 4 entire Philippines

    SUBIC IMMIGRATION ONE STOP SHOP, REGION III
    Direct Line(s): (047) 250-0478
    Facsimile Numbers(s): (047) 252-4203
    E-mail Addresses: subicoss@yahoo.com
    Office Address:
    Rm. 203, 2nd floor, Regulatory Building,
    Labitan St. corner Rizal Highway,
    Subic Bay Freeport Zone
    That is the Street right opposite Ayala Mall (Harbor Point)

    OLONGAPO IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
    Direct Line(s): (047) 224-2766
    Facsimile Numbers(s): (047) 224-2766
    E-mail Addresses: bi.olongapo@yahoo.com
    Office Address:
    111 Gordon Avenue
    New Kalalake
    Olongapo City