BI OPENS OFFICE IN SIARGAO TO SERVE MORE FOREIGN TOURISTS

THE Bureau of Immigration on Tuesday opened its new office in the island of Siargao.

The BI office located at Purok 1 Poblacion in General Luna aims to provide convenient immigration services for the growing number of tourists visiting the island.

“The establishment of this office in Siargao is part of our commitment to ensuring that foreign nationals have easy access to immigration services, especially in popular tourist destinations like Siargao,” said BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco

Siargao, known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, is frequented by tourists from around the world for its stunning beaches and world-class surfing spots.

Tansingco said the new BI office will facilitate visa extensions and other essential immigration services for foreign nationals visiting the island.

With the opening of the Siargao office, the BI aims to support the Department of Tourism’s efforts to promote tourism in the Philippines by providing efficient and accessible immigration services to tourists and expatriates in key tourist destinations.

According to Tansingco, foreign nationals visiting Siargao can conveniently process immigration transactions at the newly established BI office, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.