Visa re-stamping and changes to immigration documents
What visa re-stamping means at the Bureau of Immigration, the practical preparation (and why you should never hand over your passport without a receipt), and the typical BI sequence.
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Processes may vary by office, city or province. Always confirm with your local agency before traveling.
Summary
What visa re-stamping means at the Bureau of Immigration, the practical preparation (and why you should never hand over your passport without a receipt), and the typical BI sequence.
Key facts
What you'll need
Steps
Costs
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Timing
Local variations
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This section reflects real experiences. Always confirm with your local office before traveling.
Common issues
What re-stamping means
A visa re-stamping transaction may be needed when an approved visa or immigration change must be implemented in a passport. It should not be confused with simply renewing a passport, extending a tourist stay, or replacing a lost ACR I-Card.
The correct process
The correct process depends on the immigration order or approval behind the request.
Practical preparation
- Current passport
- The BI order or approval
- Application and supporting documents
- Current immigration records
- Payment receipts
Critical warning
Never hand over your passport without a written receipt or official acknowledgement. Check whether the passport must remain with BI during implementation and ask how collection is handled.
Typical BI sequence
- Submit the requirements.
- Receive an Order of Payment Slip.
- Pay the assessed charges.
- Claim the approved order.
- Submit it with the passport for implementation.
- Collect the passport later.
Fees
The published fee table may include legal research, implementation and express charges. Verify the current amount directly on the BI page or Order of Payment Slip.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this process.
No — re-stamping implements an approved visa or immigration change in your passport. Renewing a passport, extending a tourist stay and replacing a lost ACR I-Card are separate transactions.
Only with a written receipt or official acknowledgement. Ask how collection works and keep the acknowledgement until your passport is returned.
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