A foreigner with an immigrant or non-immigrant visa leaving the Philippines is required to get an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC). Issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), it certifies that you have no pending obligation with the government of the Philippines. There are two types of ECCs: ECC-A and ECC-B.
ECC-A and how to get it
Also known as “regular ECC”, ECC-A is required for the following foreign nationals intending to leave the country:
- Holders of Temporary Visitor Visa (i.e. “tourist visa”) who have stayed in the Philippines for six (6) months or more;
- Holders of expired or downgraded Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visas;
- Holders of valid Immigrant or Non-Immigrant Visas but are leaving for good;
- Philippine-born foreign nationals who will depart from the Philippines for the first time; How to get it
- Holders of Temporary Visitor Visa with Orders to Leave; and
- Seafarers who have stayed in the Philippines for 30 days or more with a duly approved discharge from BI.
How to get it
- The BI main office and selected BI satellite offices are authorized to issue this document. If visiting a satellite office, it is best to verify if it is included in the list of authorized offices before proceeding. You may find their contact numbers here.
- Secure and fill out an application form. Attach the following supporting documents:
- Original Alien Certificate Registration (ACR) I-Card or paper-based ACR (to be surrendered);
- Photocopy of the passport bio-page and passport page bearing the valid visa implementation;
- Photocopy of the parent’s passport bio-page, visa implementation page, and latest admission with valid authorized stay, if the applicant is below 18 years old;
- Photocopy of order of downgrading (if applicable);
- Photocopy of the official receipt(s) of payment for the latest Annual Report and other applicable fees; and
- Five (5) pieces 2×2 colored photograph with white background taken within the last three months from the date of application.
- Wait for the issuance of Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
- Pay the corresponding fees: PhP 710.00 for minors (below 14) and PhP 1,210.00 for adults. Note, however, that these amounts may change without prior notice.
- Submit the accomplished application form, attachments, and original Official Receipts.
- Present the claim stub on the appointed date and time of return for releasing of Original Certification and Receipts.
- Acknowledge receipt by signing the duplicate copy of the Certification.
Applications for regular ECCs must be filed at least three (3) days prior to departure. Regular ECCs, which are valid for one (1) month upon issuance, may only be used once.
ECC-B and how to get it
ECC-B is issued to those who have immigrant and non-immigrant visas with valid ACR I-Cards and are leaving the country temporarily. Valid for one (1) year, the ECC-B is a single-use receipt that serves as a Special Return Certificate (for Non-Immigrants) or Re-entry Permit (for Immigrants).
How to get it
- ECC-B may be secured at the BI Main Office or in the airport upon departure.
- Fill up the ECC Application form. Note that the form requires you to attach a 2×2 colored photograph with white background taken within the last three (3) months.
- Present your passport and ACR I-Card.
- Pay the corresponding fees – that’s Php2,800 per passenger. Note, however, that this amount may change without prior notice.
- Wait for your receipt.
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I am a Permanent Resident and I am going home to help my Mother that has just had Double By-pass Surgery for a few months. Do I need this Certificate? My Ticket to her is on the Dec 13 at 9 pm. I am not leaving Permanently.
Do I need gor my baby 4 months old this Immigration clearace certificate Shes first time to go aoutside the country
where is the regional office for the ECC I be 3 years here and go in January 23. give a office for ECC( exit clearance carte) in Quezon City Hall?
What is payment for annual report and do I need do in person or can it be done online.Im in in A category do and why need 5 passport photos
Hello Good morning Ma’am/Sir
I am a Jordanian citizen married to Filipino and we have one daughter.
I have been applied for TRV visa and it’s approved.
I have already submitted my passport to BI in Cebu to stamps the visa on my passport and the releasing date will be on this coming 8th Nov.
My ACR I Card it’s already in the Cebu BI and they told me on the releasing date of my passport I can claim my ACR I card.
So my TRV and ACR I card valid until 11-08-2023.
Me and my family are going to travel to Jordan ( we already have the visa for my wife and daughter to go Jordan)
We already have all documents ( marriage Certificate and birth certificate of our daughter authenticated from PSA,DFA and embassy of Jordan)..
NOTE: I have been in the Philippines almost 3 years
I have valid TRV and ACR I card
My question in this situation
What is the requirements for us to exit the country?
Please we are going to buy the tickets according to your response…
Please guide me with the requirements for leaving the country
I would like to hear from you so I prepare all the requirements because we are planning to buy the ticket on this coming 27-11-2022..
Hope to hear from you very soon
Best regards
Obadeh Al-khateeb
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