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Philippines - Apply for Converting TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) by Marriage

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

  1. To Apply for Converting TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) by Marriage, the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration offices link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  7. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
  10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
  11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
  12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a visa through the post.
  13. This entire process can be completed within 30 – 45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application Form
  • Joint letter Request addressed to the Commissioner of BI.
  • Passport of the applicant (valid at least one year at the time of filing)
  • Passport of the petitioning Filipino spouse (valid at least one year at the time of filing)
  • Four Passport-size ID photos
  • Birth Certificate of the Filipino spouse
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Two accomplished medical examination forms signed by any doctor in the country of residence
  • Proof of sufficient financial capacity
  • Police clearance
  • Payment fees



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Main Office
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769.
Fax No. (632) 338-4538
Website link

CEBU
BI Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebue.
Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.

DAVAO
BI Regional Office – Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City,
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
Contact details link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The DFA Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA)
ASEANA Business Park,
Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. cor. Bradco Ave., Brgy. Tambo,
Paranaque City 1700 PHL
Email: [email protected],
Contact details link
Embassies and consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.


EligibilityEdit

Prior to your visa application, there are certain criteria such as the following that must be met by a foreign national in order to apply for a marriage visa:

  • Valid marriage with a Philippine citizen
  • The marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws
  • There is no record of any derogatory information against the spouse in any local or foreign law enforcement agency
  • The spouse is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious, or loathsome disease
  • The spouse has the sufficient financial capacity to support a family and will not become a public burden
  • The spouse was allowed entry into the Philippines and was authorized by Immigration authorities to stay



FeesEdit

  • The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request. Fee may vary for countries and it will be determined by the visa officers.



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 30 -45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • Applying for a Philippine visa will require that the applicant’s passport be valid for six (6) months beyond the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines.
  • The Philippine Embassies/Consulates will only accept electronic passports and machine-readable passports for visa applications.
  • Non-machine-readable passports or hand-scripted passports will not be accepted for visa applications. The Visa Officer has the right to ask for any additional documents that may be deemed necessary.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Gender
  • Civil status
  • Citizenship
  • Marital status
  • Telephone/mobile number
  • Signature
  • Detail of parents
  • Details of spouse



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Foreign National married to a Filipino citizen seeking an indefinite stay in the Philippines must acquire a Marriage visa.
  • A Apply for Converting TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) by Marriage ​​is granted to a foreign national based on their valid marriage to a Philippine citizen. this visa is available to citizens of a country that grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Philippine citizens.



Information which might helpEdit

Other Names for the Converting TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) by Marriage Visa by Marriage

  • While you may hear the terms spousal visa, alien spouse visa, marriage visa, or foreign spouse visa, the official terminology is the 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage


For more information Link

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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