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ACR I-Card (Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card)
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Many foreign nationals who remain in the Philippines beyond the initial short-stay period, or who hold a long-stay status, may need an ACR I-Card. The exact requirement depends on your immigration category and current Bureau of Immigration rules. This guide covers who typically needs it, where to file, the documents, the cost and the realistic timeline.
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The ACR I-Card is the identity card every registered foreigner in the Philippines must carry after 60 days. Updated for 2025: fees, online appointments, and the new biometrics process at the Bureau of Immigration.
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| v | Status | Author | Summary | Date |
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| v3 | Published | Archipelago Team | Added ACR issuance section for long-stay visitors (EN+ES). | Aug 10, 2026 |
| v3 | Pending | Archipelago Team | 2025 fee update: ACR I-Card annual fee raised to USD 60; added online appointment note. | Jan 12, 2025 |
| v2 | Published | Archipelago Team | Updated fees and added Intramuros vs satellite timing note; added ES translation. | Oct 2, 2024 |
| v1 | Published | Archipelago Team | Initial guide based on 2023 BI experience in Cebu. | Apr 10, 2024 |