The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged overseas-bound travelers to check-in at least three hours before their flight to avoid airport congestion.
BI port operations chief Grifton Medina said that while queues in immigration counters could not be avoided due to the surge in the number of travelers during the Holy Week, they “are prepared and expect queuing time to significantly decrease as compared to the previous years”.
He recommended that passengers check-in at least three hours before and proceed straight to immigration for clearance for a more relaxed travel and to avoid the rush.
He likewise issued a reminder to certain travelers who are required to present additional documentary requirements before they may be cleared for departure.
Medina said foreign tourists who have stayed in the country for more than six months can to secure their emigration clearance certificates in any of the different BI’s district, field, satellite and extension offices nationwide.
He also reminded that registered foreigners with ACR I-Cards permanently living, working, or studying in the Philippines may secure their re-entry permits in other BI Offices before going to the airports. (Jun Ramirez)
