Do I Need to Fly to Manila?

BI offices differ a great deal in what they can actually finish, and "receiving" is not the same as "processing" — plenty of transactions are lodged at a branch but approved back in Manila. Check before you book the flight.

Pick a transaction to see which offices handle it

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What the three states actually mean

Received and processedLodge it here, approved here, collect it here.
Receiving onlyLodge and pay here, but approval sits with the main office or another unit — the timeline is not this office's to control, and you may need a second trip to collect.
Not handledThis office does not handle it. Going there is a wasted trip.
Unmarked in sourceNeither column is ticked on that row in the source. Do not read it as available — call ahead.

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Source and disclaimer:Bureau of Immigration — Updated Subport Directory with Directory of Transactions (75 pages) · immigration.gov.ph