Visa and Employment · Renewal and Extension
Tourist and Working Visa Renewal and Extension
We handle tourist visa extensions and working visa renewals with the Bureau of Immigration so you remain in lawful status.
Overview
Keeping your stay lawful
Visitors who want to stay longer in the Philippines apply to the Bureau of Immigration to extend their authorized stay. The length of each extension and how far a stay can be extended depend on the visitor’s nationality and circumstances, so we confirm what applies to your case. A tourist visa is for visiting only. It does not allow you to work, and an extension does not change that.
Working visas such as the 9(g) are renewed while the employment continues, and the renewal must line up with the Alien Employment Permit and the employer’s records. Late filings and overstays lead to penalties and can complicate future applications. We track your expiry dates, prepare the renewal or extension, and file it with the Bureau of Immigration before your current authority runs out.
What we handle
What we handle on renewals and extensions
Visitor and employment visas, planned around your dates.
Tourist extensions
We prepare and file extensions of authorized stay with the Bureau of Immigration.
Working visa renewals
We renew 9(g) and related visas in step with the AEP and employment.
Overstay matters
We help regularize an overstay and confirm what must be settled with the BI.
Departure clearances
We confirm whether you need clearance from the BI before leaving the country.
How it works
How renewals and extensions work
The key is filing before your current authority expires.
Check your dates
We review your visa, authorized stay and any linked permits.
Confirm the route
We confirm whether you need an extension, renewal or a different visa.
Prepare and file
We assemble the documents and lodge the application with the BI.
Plan ahead
We note your next expiry so the following filing is not missed.
Why work with ILA on your renewal
Date tracking
We watch your expiry dates so filings are not late.
Linked permits
We keep visa, AEP and ACR I-Card renewals in step.
Clear advice
We tell you plainly what your current status allows.
Frequently asked questions
Renewal and extension questions
Can I work while on an extended tourist visa?
No. A tourist visa, extended or not, does not allow employment. If you plan to work, you need the correct employment visa or permit, and we can confirm the right route.
What happens if I overstay?
An overstay leads to penalties and may need to be settled with the Bureau of Immigration before you can depart or file again. We help you regularize your status and confirm what applies in your case.
When should I start my working visa renewal?
Well before expiry, because the renewal depends on the AEP and employer documents being current. We plan the renewal with your employer so nothing lapses.
Is your visa or authorized stay coming up for expiry?
Book a free consultation and we will review your status, confirm whether you need an extension or renewal, and plan the filing.
