Zamboanga Peninsula - Apply for Special Study Permit

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Procedure

This procedure explains various ways to Apply for Special Study Permit in Zamboanga Peninsula.

1. Get the Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the Official BI Website.
2. Fill out the Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF).
3. 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.
4. Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
5. Pay the required fees.
6. Submit copy of Official Receipt.
7. Refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing and Image and Fingerprint Capturing.
8. In case of 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.
9. Proceed to Image and Fingerprint Capturing Counter of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) and submit requirements for ACR I-Card application.
10. Claim the SSP and ACR I-Card, if approved.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the representative of the petitioning school
• duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 rev 0). If the applicant is minor, it shall be signed by the parent or the legal guardian
• photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay
• Certificate of Acceptance issued by the learning institution accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, indicating the number of months (length of study) of the technical/vocational, special and/or primary or secondary level courses for applicants below 18 years of age
• photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative
• in case of flying schools:
  • National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA Clearance)
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI Clearance)
  • Bureau of Immigration (BI) Intelligence Clearance
• photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portions), in case of renewal/extension
• BI Clearance Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

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

JOLO IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: 085-341-8911
Fax: 085-341-8911
Office Address:
Sanchez Street, Walled City 7400 Jolo, Sulu

ZAMBOANGA IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: 062-991-2234
Fax: 062-9901072
Office Address:
1st flr., Radja Building, Gov. Camins Avenue,
Zamboanga City 7000

Eligibility

Foreigner nationals who do not qualify for a Student Visa may still avail themselves of special study permit.

Fees

• Application Fee - Php 2, 000. 00
• Implementation Fee - Php 1, 000. 00
• Service Fee - Php 200. 00
• Certificate Fee - Php 500. 00
• Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines - Php 40. 00
• Express Fee (Certification) - Php 500. 00
• Express Fee (Filing) - Php 500. 00
• Express Fee (I-Card Processing) - Php 500. 00
• Additional I-card fee (based on current exchange rate) - $ 50. 00

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Need for the Document

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External Links

Bureau of Immigration Official Website

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