The Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC)<\/strong> is a document required for foreign nationals who intend to leave the Philippines<\/strong>. It is particularly mandatory for those who have stayed in the country for six months or longer<\/strong>, or for holders of certain long-term visas, such as those who have extended their tourist visa multiple times.<\/p>\n The ECC ensures that foreigners do not have any pending tax obligations, visa violations, or records of illegal employment<\/strong> before exiting the Philippines. Even language students must obtain an ECC if they stay for more than six months<\/strong> or if they hold an ACR-I Card<\/strong>, which indicates a stay of over 59 days.<\/p>\n You will likely need to obtain an ECC before departure if:<\/p>\n You have stayed in the Philippines for six months or more<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n You hold an ACR-I Card<\/strong> (proof of staying over 59 days)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n You are on a long-term visa such as a Student Visa<\/strong> or SRRV<\/strong>, especially after a continuous stay exceeding six months<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u203b If you are staying for 24 weeks (about 6 months) or less<\/strong>, such as for a 4- or 8-week ESL program, you generally do not need an ECC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The ECC is typically applied for 1 to 2 weeks before your departure date<\/strong>. At 3D ACADEMY, our staff will guide applicable students and handle the application process on their behalf.<\/p>\n \u2734\ufe0e Since the student\u2019s passport is usually held securely by the school, we will inform you directly if ECC is required<\/strong>, so you don\u2019t need to worry.<\/p>\n To apply for an ECC, you will need:<\/p>\n Your original passport<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n ACR-I Card<\/strong> (only if you have one)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A copy of your outbound flight ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n One 2\u00d72 inch photo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Processing typically takes 3 to 5 working days<\/strong>, so advance preparation is essential. \u2734\ufe0e Please note that failing to apply for an ECC may result in fines at the airport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The standard application fee for the ECC is PHP 2,880<\/strong> (as of 2025). PHP 3,000 per month of overstay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Within 2 months after visa expiration: PHP 2,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Between 2 to 6 months after expiration: PHP 5,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Over 6 months: PHP 10,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n If you try to leave the country without an ECC when it is required, you may be denied exit at the airport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Applying just before your departure may not allow enough time for processing\u2014apply early<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Even if you are traveling to another country (not returning home), the ECC may still be required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is an ECC (Emigration Clearance Certificate)?\u3010Visa & Permit for Studying in the Philippines\u3011 \u2705 What is an ECC? The Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) is a document required for foreign nationals who intend to leave the Philippines. It is particularly mandatory for those who have stayed in the country for six months or longer, or…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":6254,"menu_order":133,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5239","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\u2705 Why is it required?<\/h3>\n
\u2705 Who needs an ECC?<\/h3>\n
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\u2705 Application Process (at 3D ACADEMY)<\/h3>\n
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\u2705 Fees<\/h3>\n
Additional charges may apply depending on your visa status or length of stay\u2014even if you do not have an ACR-I Card.<\/p>\n\u2705 Penalties for Overstaying<\/h3>\n
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\u2705 Important Reminders<\/h3>\n
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