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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In Person: '''<br />
#To Apply for Visa Downgrade, the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration [http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php/contact-us/other-immigration-offices link] Department of Foreign Affairs [https://dfa.gov.ph/address-and-contact link]<br />
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.<br />
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)<br />
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.<br />
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.<br />
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.<br />
#The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.<br />
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.<br />
#An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.<br />
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.<br />
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.<br />
#The applicant will get the cancel permit through the mail.<br />
#This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Application form<br />
*Copy of Latest Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades<br />
*School Clearance<br />
*National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance<br />
*Fee receipt<br />
*Citizenship card<br />
*Original passport<br />
*Any other documents (if required)<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Bureau of Immigration'''<br><br />
Address: Magallanes Dr, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila<br><br />
Trunkline: (02) 8465 2400<br><br />
Telephone: (632) 8 834-4000, (632) 8 834-3000<br><br />
Contact [https://dfa.gov.ph/address-and-contact link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*Any person who intends to Apply for Visa Downgrade is eligible to make this application.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*Application Fee Php2000<br />
*Certificate Fee Php500<br />
*Legal Research Fee Php20<br />
*Express Fee Php1000<br />
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Total Php3520<br><br />
If the applicant visa expired within 59 days:<br><br />
*Update Fee Php1000<br />
*Application Fee Php2000<br />
*Certificate Fee Php500<br />
*Legal Research Fee Php20<br />
*Express Fee Php1000<br />
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Total Php4520<br><br />
If the applicant visa expired more than 59 days:<br><br />
*Motion for Reconsideration Php500<br />
*Update Fee Php1000<br />
*Application Fee Php2000<br />
*Certificate Fee Php500<br />
*Legal Research Fee Php30<br />
*Express Fee Php1000<br />
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Total Php5030<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.<br />
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.<br />
*The original valid passport of the applicant must be submitted to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) personnel or concerned frontline officer for scanning. Thereafter, it shall be returned.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Name<br />
*Address<br />
*Date of birth<br />
*Place of birth<br />
*Gender<br />
*Civil status<br />
*University<br />
*Qualification<br />
*Place<br />
*TIN (Tax identification number)<br />
*Telephone/mobile number<br />
*Date<br />
*Signature<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*The Visa Downgrading process is a mandated process by the Bureau of Immigration that cancels and replaces a foreign national’s Immigrant or Non-Immigrant visa with a Tourist Visa.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
*For more information [http://immigration.gov.ph/ link]<br><br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
[http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/CGAF-003_R2_SV_2016July01.pdf Link]<br><br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:Philippines]]<br />
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