I normally get an agent to do my Visa Renewals, saves time and hassle. But in this latest trip; I arrived 12 February, did first renewal 26 February, and on 27 March I went to an agent to do my next renewal, but was told I need to go to a main BOI as they need my fingerprints and photo this time. Its a new policy from October 2014.
As well as the ACR-I card we now also need a Special Security Registration Number (SSRN), another cost !!
http://www.in-philippines.com/registrat … er-59-days
One concern is the need for a postal address for the SSRN to be sent to. I have rarely stayed in one place long enough to use a postal address And any tourist staying for just 3 or 4 months may also be moving around a lot.
Talking about the postal address, we need to the BOI with a stamped addressed envelope for them to send us the SSRN... Where do we buy postage stamps here, and how much are they ?