Call me Lei Feng, the latest situation of voluntary deportation (VDO) in the Philippines, organized after consulting a lawyer.

Today, through the introduction of a local, I paid for a consultation with a lawyer who handles immigration bureau affairs, specifically to understand the situation of voluntary deportation (VDO) that everyone is concerned about recently, especially the response plan after the suspension of OTL.

According to the lawyer, the situation is basically consistent with the results some friends had when they consulted the immigration bureau themselves:

VDO can be applied for directly at the counter, no need to go through an intermediary.

The fine is calculated based on the number of months overdue, ranging from 2K-50K pesos, with the official maximum fine being 50K.

The processing fee ranges from 3K-15K pesos, and it is necessary to download and fill out the BI form, then submit the original documents for the departure order application.

Under non-urgent circumstances, the approval time is about 3-7 days, and the ECC (Exit Clearance Certificate) can be applied for at the same time, with the same approval time as VDO.

Expedited processing is available, and the passport will be returned to the individual by the immigration officer at the airport.

If the overdue period exceeds two years, direct application for VDO is not possible, and the MR (Motion for Reconsideration) process must be followed first.

The above is the information I consulted today, and those who do not believe can go to the immigration bureau to ask themselves, to avoid being misled by intermediaries.