Bureau of Immigration (Philippines)
The Bureau of Immigration (Filipino: Kawanihan ng Pandarayuhan), also known between 1972 and 1987 as the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation, is the immigration regulatory and control body of the Philippines. It was established by the Philippine Immigration Act in 1940, although a predecessor agency had existed as part of the Bureau of Customs since 1899.
| Kawanihan ng Pandarayuhan | |
Bureau of Immigration Building in Plaza de Mexico, Intramuros, Manila | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | January 22, 1940 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of the Philippines |
| Headquarters | Bureau of Immigration Head Office, Magallanes Dr, Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila |
| Motto | Patriotism, Integrity, Professionalism |
| Annual budget | ₱1.61 billion (2023) |
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| Parent Agency | Department of Justice |
| Website | immigration |
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