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ACR I-Card (Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card)
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The ACR I-Card is the identity card every registered foreigner in the Philippines must carry after 60 days. This guide covers who needs it, where to file, the documents, the cost, and the realistic timeline at the Bureau of Immigration.

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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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vStatusAuthorSummaryDate
v3PendingJames Whitfield2025 fee update: ACR I-Card annual fee raised to USD 60; added online appointment note.Jan 12, 2025
v2CurrentPublishedMaria SantosUpdated fees and added Intramuros vs satellite timing note; added ES translation.Oct 2, 2024
v1PublishedJames WhitfieldInitial guide based on 2023 BI experience in Cebu.Apr 10, 2024