9(f) Student Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 months
- Fee
- $120 USD (single entry) / $150 USD (multiple entry)
- Validity
- Duration of study program
- Entry
- Single entry
Foreign nationals at least 18 years old taking up course of study higher than high school at Philippine university, seminary, or college. Student must have sufficient means for education and support. Alternative: Apply for 9(a) tourist visa abroad and convert to 9(f) at Bureau of Immigration after arrival.
Eligibility
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Age
Must be at least 18 years old at time of enrollment
Min age: 18
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photos
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: 0; Months required: 3
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Validity months: 90
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: FA Form No. 2 - Student Visa Application
How to apply
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Document gathering
Philippine university issues Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and submits documents to DFA through designated Liaison Officer.
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Document submission
Submit all required documents in triplicate: completed visa application (FA Form No. 2), certified NOA, medical certificate with lab reports, and police clearance.
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Interview
Appear in person before consular officer for interview and compliance with consular requirements.
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee. Single entry: $120 USD. Multiple entry: $150 USD. Rush processing: $150.99 USD. Super rush: $204.99 USD.
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Processing wait
Wait 1-2 months for processing depending on completeness of documents and BI workload.