MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded all registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to comply with the mandatory 2026 Annual Report, as stipulated under Section 10 of Republic Act 562, also known as the Alien Registration Act of 1950.
In a statement released Saturday, the BI stressed that the Annual Report is essential in maintaining accurate records of foreign residents and ensuring effective immigration supervision.
The bureau said registered aliens are required to report in person within the first 60 days of the year, from January 1 to March 1.
Foreign nationals must first register online through the BI e-services portal and present a valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) or original paper-based ACR, a valid passport, and the official receipt for the previous year’s Annual Report fee.
Those opting for in-person reporting at the BI Main Office in Intramuros will be accommodated at Robinsons Place Manila, 3rd Level, Center Atrium, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, except holidays.
The BI also said qualified foreign nationals with valid visas who are currently in the country may use the virtual Annual Report system, which is available 24/7. Payments may be settled online via Maya, GCash, credit card, or Landbank.
All departing registered foreign nationals must complete their Annual Report obligations before an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC-B) is issued, the BI added.
Failure to comply may result in fines or legal action, in accordance with existing immigration laws.
