Understanding the New Philippine Immigration Law: Key Changes and Impacts

💼The new Philippine immigration law will replace the current law and introduce changes to visa types, validity, and penalties.

🌍The law aims to enhance immigration systems and equip the Bureau of Immigration with advanced tools and technologies.

🔒Balikbayan Visa and Retirees Visa will not be affected by the new law, as they are regulated separately.

🛂Different visa categories under the new law include A (business), B (transit), C (crew members), and more.

⌛The new immigration law is expected to be passed in 2024 after approval by Congress and deliberation in the Senate.

Will the new immigration law affect the Balikbayan Visa?

—No, the Balikbayan Visa will not be affected by the new immigration law, as there are no provisions repealing or updating it.

What impact will the new immigration law have on the Retirees Visa?

—The new immigration law will not affect the Retirees Visa, as it is regulated under the Philippine Retirement Authority and not by the Bureau of Immigration.

What are the key changes in visa types under the new immigration law?

—The new immigration law introduces different visa categories, including A (business), B (transit), C (crew members), and more.

When is the new immigration law expected to be passed?

—The new immigration law is expected to be passed in 2024 after approval by Congress and deliberation in the Senate.

What is the objective of the new immigration law?

—The new immigration law aims to enhance immigration systems, equip the Bureau of Immigration with advanced tools and technologies, and detect illicit activities.

00:00The new Philippine immigration law will replace the current law and introduce changes to visa types, validity, and penalties.

02:11Balikbayan Visa and Retirees Visa will not be affected by the new law, as they are regulated separately.

05:08Different visa categories under the new law include A (business), B (transit), C (crew members), and more.

09:30The new immigration law is expected to be passed in 2024 after approval by Congress and deliberation in the Senate.

09:48The new immigration law aims to enhance immigration systems, equip the Bureau of Immigration with advanced tools and technologies, and detect illicit activities.