The Bureau of Immigration has announced the suspension of the implementation of the 2023 Revised IACAT Guidelines for an unspecified period. Please monitor the lifting of the suspension for future travels and plan in advance for the need of additional documentation such as the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (AOSG).

The 2015 IACAT Guidelines are still in place, under which the Philippine Bureau of Immigration may require the presentation of additional documents, including the AOSG, during the secondary inspection. 

For those who are considering the AOSG, you may download the form at https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/2016-04-12-08-36-34/downloadable-forms. For more information on the legalization of the AOSG, please visit the official website of the Embassy at ottawape.dfa.gov.ph.

Read the Bureau of Immigration announcement here: BI Announcement