Practical tips, recommended to bookmark, latest policy summary from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration

After years of experience, here's how to safely exit, renew visas, or legally reside, especially in cases related to POGO/IGL. Please check carefully.
1. Normal tourist visa (no POGO record)
Applica…more>>

Can I return to the Philippines after the reduction of the 9G gaming work visa? Answering questions and resolving doubts.

Q1. If you have previously processed IGL or Pogo visas, can you return to the Philippines after a downgrade?
A1. It is not recommended to return to the Philippines recently, nor is it recommended to g…more>>

Most of the content of the executive order is already known from previous news. Both POGO and IGL will be banned. The executive order also provides a detailed definition of POGO business, including th…more>>

I would like to ask, my IGL application was returned, and my tourist visa has also expired, just expired. How is the exit process handled now? Can I exit the country normally, or is it an OTL exit?

My friend specifically went to inquire about issues at the immigration office. The response indicated that those with IGL and 9G processing records for extensions are not necessarily rejected one hund…more>>

The ban on gambling in the Philippines is imperative; stop talking nonsense about special BPOs or IGL. Those BPOs handle customer service for global gambling companies in places like the UK, where it’…more>>

As we all know, spinach is a big piece of meat for local governments and politicians. But touching interests is harder than touching souls. The best way to oppose a policy is to increase its implement…more>>

Isn’t it just that the new president took office and scrapped the BC license issued by his predecessor! ! !
Regarding the ban on online gambling in the Philippines today, I think it’s just a change of…more>>

Changing the name from POGO to IGL, old wine in new bottles, the gaming industry cannot be abolished!
The government is finally phasing out Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and turning them into w…more>>