What's Ecc?

[Alby]

Today, I was blessed coz I had another 2 months lease on life plus the new ARP :)

However I noticed the above picture where it spelled Immigration as Emmigration for ECC.

Now I am beginning to wonder. What's ECC? Isn't it an Exit Clearance Visa gimmick?

Notice: this picture was taken at the immigration office.

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[Tukaram (Tim)]

Yes it is an exit clearance.  The call it an emigration clearance... same thing...but I think they misspelled emigration.  (or just spell it different).  They don't care what it is called - they just want the p500 ha ha

 

 

Very easy to get.  I just got mine in Iloilo about a month ago.   p500, bunch of fingerprints, an easy form, couple pictures, and come back Monday to pick it up. 

 

It is for various visa types.  Mine was a tourist visa staying over 6 months.  They put a stamp in your passport if you need an ECC.   :tiphat:

[Alby]

So after staying on Tourist visa for over 6 months one should pay it ... I mean get it? :)

Mind you, the funniest thing is when you do the 6 months extension. They charge you 3 Express Lane fees :)

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[Dave Hounddriver]

Mind you, the funniest thing is when you do the 6 months extension. They charge you 3 Express Lane fees

 

Your mileage will vary on that.  It depends what clerk and what office processes it for you.  I know of a couple of expats who only paid 1 express fee in Cebu and thus got it 1,000 or so cheaper than doing it every 2 months.

[OnMyWay]

 

Mind you, the funniest thing is when you do the 6 months extension. They charge you 3 Express Lane fees

 

Your mileage will vary on that.  It depends what clerk and what office processes it for you.  I know of a couple of expats who only paid 1 express fee in Cebu and thus got it 1,000 or so cheaper than doing it every 2 months.

 

 

Yes, the 6 month visa saved me some pesos vs. 3 X 2 months.  I think I posted the costs in another thread.