Foreigners Are Reminded to Report to the Immigration for Annual Reporting 2025 in the Philippines

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminds all registered foreign nationals and ACR I-Card holders in the Philippines of their obligation to report in person for the 2025 Annual Reporting (AR). This mandatory requirement must be completed at BI offices within the first sixty days of the year.

The Annual Report for 2025 shall be held from 01 January to 01 March 2025. At the discretion of the Immigration Commissioner, failure to comply will result in settling an administrative fine or prosecution and, upon conviction, will be punished by fine or imprisonment, or both, in accordance with Section 10, paragraph 2 of R.A. 562, as amended by Section 2 of R.A. 578 and Section 5 of R.A. 751.

Below are the requirements for the 2025 Annual Reporting:

1. Access and complete the online registration form and ensure all required fields are filled out completely.
2. Present the original valid ACR I-Card for cardholders or the original paper-based ACR as required.
3. Original Valid Passport;

a. Foreign nationals with expired passports are required to submit an affidavit of undertaking to secure a passport to the Registration Officer (RO).
b. Native-born foreign nationals without passports are required to submit an affidavit of no passport issued since birth with undertaking to secure a passport to the RO.
c. Refugees in accordance with Section 47(b) of CA 613, as amended, or stateless aliens under Section 13, paragraph (a) of DOJ Department Circular No. 793 must present original ACR I-Card or paper-based ACR.
d. RA 7919 visa holders with pending applications for re-stamping of the new RA 7919 security visa imprint in compliance with Immigration Administrative Circular No. SBM-2015-001 are allowed to to undergo the AR 2024, given they present Certification of pending application for ASIO re-stamping issued by the RA 7919 Unit.

4. Official Receipt (OR) covering the latest payment of the Annual Report Fee.

Moreover, The 2025 Annual Report for the Bureau of Immigration main office in Intramuros, Manila, will be conducted at Robinson’s Place Manila (3rd Level, Center Atrium, near the food court) and the Government Service Express Unit inside SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays, excluding holidays.

In addition, the Virtual Annual Report is accessible 24/7, including holidays, for registered foreign nationals in the Philippines with valid visas. Simply register at the BI e-services page, pay the fees on the same day via Maya, GCash, Credit Card, or Landbank, and ensure compliance. If the OPS expires, request re-issuance through your BI e-services account.

The clients can choose their preferred time and date of the appointment within the Annual Report period for the online interview and must settle the assessed fees within 24 hours from the time of the issuance of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS). Fees can be paid through Maya, GCash, Credit (Visa/Mastercard), and Landbank.

Departing foreign nationals must settle their annual report fees before obtaining the Emigration Clearance Certificate – B (ECC-B), as mandated by Section 22(a) of CA 613 and Section 10 of RA 562, as amended.

Failure to make the report may result in an administrative fine or prosecution at the discretion of the Commissioner of Immigration, with penalties upon conviction including a fine, imprisonment, or both, as prescribed by the Alien Registration Act of 1950, amended by Section 2 of Republic Act No. 578 and Section 5 of Republic Act No. 751.

Should you require assistance with the 2025 Annual Report, please feel free to contact Ms. Analyn Cauinian at analyn@incorp.ph.