Philippines - Apply for Cancellation of ACR ICard

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Procedure

• Foreign nationals leaving the Philippines (or cancelling their ACR I-cards for other reasons) will be required to cancel or downgrade their visas to visit visas before they can cancel their ACR I-cards.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Cancellation of ACR ICard, the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. 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.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Original ARC I-Card
• A valid passport
• 2 copies of Letter of cancellation stating reasons thereof
• 2 photocopies of ACR I-Card (front and back portions)
• Photocopy of the Official receipt of payment for applicable fees

Office Locations & Contacts

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Main Office
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769.
Fax No. (632) 338-4538
Website link

CEBU
BI Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebue.
Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.
DAVAO
BI Regional Office – Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City,
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
Contact details link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 8 834-4000, (632) 8 834-3000
Contact details link
Embassies and Consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

• Any foreign nationals who intend to Apply for Cancellation of ACR I Card is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant name
• Applicant address
• Telephone number
• Valid email address
• Sex
• Citizenship
• Marital status
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Father name
• Mother name
• Citizenship
• Employment id
• Qualification
• ARC Number

Need for the Document

• A foreign national holding a valid immigrant or non-immigrant visa (such as a 9(g) work visas) and wishing to leave the Philippines for good, is required to downgrade their visas to a 9(a) temporary visitor visa, cancel their ACR I-Card and obtain an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC).

Information which might help

• Companies in the Philippines wishing to terminate the employment of a 9(g) visa holder for any reason, including the expiry of the employment contract, usually submit an application to downgrade the employee’s visa to a 9(a) temporary visitor visa. This ends the legal employer-employee relationship, and means the foreign national can no longer work but has more time to secure another job or travel as a tourist before leaving the country.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• ACR I-cards are identification cards that contain personal information, including biometric data. The cards are used as re-entry permits, but do not replace the need for passports or visas when required. Work visa holders are required to cancel their ACR I-cards when they complete an assignment in the Philippines. They are supposed to cancel their visas upon leaving as well, but under the change they will not be able to cancel their ACR I-cards without first cancelling or downgrading their visa to a visit visa.