Visa Information:

CATEGORIES OF STUDENT VISA :

Student Visa :

The student visa is issued in Philippine embassies/consulates abroad. It is not issued in the Philippines.

The student visa is initially valid for one year. It is renewable every succeeding semester.

PROCEDURE FOR VISA APPLICATION

Step 1: When a school's requirements are met it sends a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) to
the student. A duplicate copy is submitted to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),
together with the certified true copy of CHED-CEA when necessary. For quota courses such
as medicine and dentistry, a certificate of eligibility for admission (CEA) is also issued by
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Step 2: The department of foreign affairs endorses documents to the Foreign Service Post
(FSP) located in the student's country of origin/place of legal residence for the issuance of
the student visa.

Step 3: The Philippine Embassy or consulate notifies you in writing to appear in person for
an interview and bring all the required documents.

Step 4: Upon receiving the letter from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate, you will have to
make an appointment to appear for an interview at the consulate or embassy.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
Valid Passport

Application Form for student visa (accomplished in triplicate)

Three photographs

Medical Health Certificate (DFA Form 11) in triplicate with life-size chest x-ray and
laboratory reports

Original Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and when appropriate, the CEA

Police Clearance Certificate authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate

located in student's country of origin or legal residence
 Visa fee