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Northern Mindanao - Apply for Student Visa

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ProcedureEdit


This procedure explains various ways to Apply for Student Visa in Northern Mindanao.

Conversion to Student VisaEdit

  1. Get CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
  2. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction.
  3. Pay the required fees.
  4. Submit copy of Official Receipt.
  5. Proceed to Image and Fingerprint Capturing Counter of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) and submit requirements for ACR I-Card application
  6. Check website if visa application is already approved.
  7. If approved, submit passport for visa implementation.
  8. If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card.

Extension of Student VisaEdit

  1. Get CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
  2. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction.
  3. Pay the required fees.
  4. Submit copy of Official Receipt.
  5. Attend hearing.
  6. For visa extension application, the biometric data previously captured during the visa conversion shall be used in the printing of the renewed ACR I-Card. However, applicants aged ten (10) years and below shall have their image and fingerprint captured every extension of visa. Applicants aged eleven (11) years and above shall have their image and fingerprint captured every after five (5) years.
  7. Check website if visa application is already approved.
  8. If approved, submit passport for visa implementation.
  9. If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card.
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Required DocumentsEdit

Conversion to Student VisaEdit

  • Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead with dry seal;
  • Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0);
  • Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;
  • Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the schools official dry seal;
  • Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicants status, signed by the School Registrar;
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Admission from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in case of Medicine/Dentistry;
  • Photocopy of passport page bearing the valid Bureau of Quarantine Clearance and International Health Surveillance stamp;
  • Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;
  • CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course, if applicable;
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance for a foreign student enrolling from bachelors degree to postgraduate
  • Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative; and
  • BI Clearance Certificate

Extension of Student VisaEdit

  • Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant and the authorized representative of the petitioning school, using the school letterhead with dry seal;
  • Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0);
  • Photocopy of passport bio-page, visa implementation page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;
  • Latest Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades (2 previous semesters);
  • Certificate of Re-admission or Enrollment Form;
  • Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer from previous school, in case of transfer;
  • Commission on Higher Education (CHED) endorsement, in case of shifting of course and/or transfer of school;
  • Letter of Explanation for failed grades or dropped subjects, if applicable;
  • Photocopy of applicants ACR I-Card (front and back portions);
  • Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or the school representative; and
  • BI Clearance Certificate



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Foreign Affairs
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone:
(632) 834-4000
(632) 834-3000

Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
NCR Satellite and Regional Consular Offices Directory


Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
Trunkline: 465-2400


Certification and Clearance Section (CCS)
Local Nos. 104, 116
Direct Line: 310-4460


Alien Registration Division (ARD): Local No. 205
Registration Section: Local No. 206
Certificate Section: Local Nos. 207, 227-228, 230
Direct Line: 527-3254
Fingerprint Section: Local Nos. 208, 221-222


Bureau of Immigration National Operations Center (BINOC)
Local Nos. 213, 224, 226
Direct Line: 524-3769, 523-5081
Facsimile:523-6615

Ports of Entry/Exit


CAGAYAN DE ORO IMMIGRATION DISTRICT OFFICE
Phone: (088) 880-3255
Fax: (088) 880-3255
Office Address:
Door 7, Ground Floor, YMCA Building,
Julio Pacana Street, Cagayan De Oro


ILIGAN IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (063) 221-6282
Fax: (063) 221-6282
Office Address:
2nd Floor, Room 203, Diocesan Centrum Bldg.,
Salvador T., Lluch St., Iligan City 9200


OZAMIZ IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (088) 521- 1581
Fax: (088) 564-0435
Office Address:
3rd Floor Ortiga Building,
Valconcha St., 7200 Ozamiz City

EligibilityEdit

Conversion to Student Visa

All foreign nationals who are at least 18 years old and shall take up a course of study higher than high school at a University, seminary or college.

Extension of student Visa

Foreign nationals who are holders of an existing Student Visa and wishes to continue his study in the Philippines.



FeesEdit

Conversion to Student VisaEdit

  • Application Fee: PHP 2, 000. 00
  • Implementation Fee: 1, 000. 00
  • Service Fee: 1, 000. 00
  • Certificate Fee: 500. 00
  • Visa Fee: 1, 000. 00
  • ICR, CRTV, CRTS, CRTT, CRPE: 1, 400. 00
  • Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines: 70. 00
  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR): 1, 000. 00
  • Head Tax: 250. 00
  • Express Fee (Certification): 500. 00
  • Express Fee (Filing): 500. 00
  • Express Fee (I-Card Processing): 500. 00
  • TOTAL: PHP 9, 720. 00
  • Additional I-Card Fee (based on current exchange rate): $ 50. 00

Extension of Student VisaEdit

  • Extension Fee: PHP 2, 000. 00
  • Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines: 20. 00
  • Certificate Fee: 500. 00
  • Express Fee (Certification): 500. 00
  • Express Fee (Filing): 500. 00
  • Express Fee (I-Card Processing): 500. 00
  • TOTAL: PHP 4, 020. 00
  • Additional I-Card Fee (based on current exchange rate): $ 50. 00



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Need for the DocumentEdit

Following are the procedures on how to apply for a student visa in the Philippines.

There are two ways to apply for student visa: via conversion and extension.



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External LinksEdit

Bureau of Immigration



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