Bureau of Immigration Issues Guidelines for Filipinos Departing the Philippines for Abroad

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino Community in Brunei Darussalam that the Bureau of Immigration has issued guidelines providing for definite parameters in the strict enforcement of immigration departure formalities.

The said guidelines are intended to help prevent trafficking in persons, illegal recruitment, and other related offenses.

Filipino travelers are classified under the following category:

IMMIGRANTS OR HOLDERS OF A PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA

A Filipino holder of an emigrant/residence visa or permanent residence card shall present the following documents for primary inspection:
i. Passport;
ii. Permanent residence visa/immigrant visa/permanent residence card;
iii. CFO Emigrant registration sticker;
iv. Airline/sea craft ticket

A. Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals

Travelers falling under this visa category shall present the following documents for primary inspection:
i. Passport;
ii. Permanent residence permit or visa/immigrant visa/permanent residence card;
iii. Guidance and Counseling certificate;
iv. CFO Emigrant registration sticker; and
v. Airline/sea craft ticket.

B. Filipino J1 visa holders or Exchange Visitor Program Participants Departing for the United States

Travelers falling under this visa category shall present the following documents for primary inspection:
i. Valid passport;
ii. Valid J1 visa for the United States