Requirements for Philippine immigration visa applications have increased. Only accredited travel agencies and lawyers, or their authorized personnel, may process visas and other immigration visas at the Bureau of Immigration and other relevant offices.
The regulations state that failing this, applicants are required to appear in person to handle the procedures.
Furthermore, those unable to appear in person to handle procedures must designate an authorized representative to act on their behalf.
Morente has instructed the Bureau of Immigration's security division to implement an identification system for fixers to prevent unauthorized individuals from loitering within the Bureau of Immigration premises.
Accredited individuals or organizations must present identification recognized by the Bureau of Immigration when handling procedures at the Bureau.
Upon visa issuance, only the applicant themselves or the travel agency or lawyer acting on their behalf may collect the visa.
