Leaving the country and re-entering with a 59-day visa in the Philippines

Hi everyone, and thanks in advance for the tips—it’s always great to find people who take the time to reply. Thanks so much.

I’m heading to the Philippines at the end of August. I plan to stay for a few months, so I’ll need to apply for a long-stay visa extension while I’m there.

During my first month in the Philippines, I’d like to spend a week in Malaysia. With the extension, I’ll have a 59-day visa for that period.

My question:

Can I leave the country for a week and come back during my 59-day visa? Is this possible, or will it cancel the visa?

Thanks so much for reading! Best regards, Boris

I don’t think so. But leave for Malaysia on the 29th day, stay for a week, and when you return, you’ll get another 30-day exemption, which you can extend by 29 days, then by 59 days in a row for as long as you want to stay within the 3-month limit.

Hi! Were you able to go to Malaysia from the Philippines and come back? What about visas? Thanks