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Student Visa (9F)
Student Visa (9F)
The Applicant must be a student 18 years of age at the time of
enrollment, has sufficient means for his education and support,
and seeks to enter the Philippines temporarily solely for the
purpose of taking up a course of study higher than high school at a
university, academy, college or school in the Philippines.
Student Visa (9F)
Student Visa (9F)
What are the benefits of studying in the Philippines?
Student Visa (9F)
The country has very low tuition fees when c
ompared to popular study destinations, like the
US or the UK. Living costs are also affordable,
which means you can invest more money in
travelling and exploring the islands.
A Study visa allows the holders to live and work
(in a restricted manner) in Philippines for as long as
they need to complete their course in order to help
support themselves and any dependents.
Student Visa (9F)
Student Visa (9F)
Who can apply?
Student Visa (9F)
school at a University, seminary or college.
Student Visa (9F)
Student Visa (9F)
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Visa (9F)
Q How long does it take to get a decision on a student visa?
Student Visa (9F)
A The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You'll usually get a
decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
Student Visa (9F)
Q I have a Pre-arranged Working visa as a dependent, can I use this visa until I graduate from the University?
Student Visa (9F)
A Yes, however when you reach twenty-one (21) years old, you are required to convert to Student Visa.
Student Visa (9F)
Q How long is the validity of the Student Visa?
Student Visa (9F)
A The first issue of Student Visa is valid for one year and the Student Visa extension is valid for six (6) months.
However, for the first extension of the Student Visa, the student is given an extension period that is
shorter than 6 months (either January 15 or July 15, whichever is nearer to the expiry date of the Student Visa).
Succeeding extensions follow the six-month validity period.
Student Visa (9F)