I had been traveling to the Philippines for some years before marrying a Filippina and settling down in provincial Philippines. When I first arrived with my spouse at Immigration (to settle permanently, just over a year ago) I asked for and was granted a BB Visa without any problem. I now am going overseas with my wife and hope to ask again for a BB Visa when we return (I plan to apply for a 13A permanent visa thereafter). My question is "If I am told at Immigration during my return that they cannot issue me with a BB visa, what is the best way to politely convince the official that I should be allowed to have one?" I only ask this because I had reason to travel overseas (without my wife) a short time back. When I arrived back at Immigration I asked if I could have an extended tourist visa and was told that this was not possible as they didn't issue an extended tourist visa at Immigration and I would have to go to Intramuros to apply for one! As I had successfully applied at Immigration in the past (by paying a standard fee for the service) for an extended visa, I am wondering if it depends on the mood of the Immigration officer whether they will give more than a standard tourist visa - and I am also wondering if a similar problem might occur when I arrive back and ask for a BB visa? Can anyone give me any helpful information in regards to this?