Marriage Visa (13a Non-Immigrant) Services in the Philippines FAQs

Marriage Visa (13a Non-Immigrant) Services in the Philippines FAQs

Who can obtain 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa/Marriage Visa in the Philippines?

Foreign nationals who are married to Filipino citizens and whose country of origin also grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Filipinos are eligible to apply for a 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa/Marriage Visa in the Philippines.

What are the requirements for 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa/Marriage Visa in the Philippines?

The requirements for obtaining a 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa/Marriage Visa in the Philippines are as follows:

1. Valid passport
2. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant and petitioning Filipino spouse
3. Marriage Certificate/Contract
4. Duly accomplished Visa Application Form
5. Birth Certificate of Filipino spouse
6. Police clearance issued abroad, translated in English, and authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate
7. Valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance or National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance (if the applicant has stayed in the Philippines for 6 months or more from the date of latest arrival
8. Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) Certificate

How to obtain 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa/Marriage Visa in the Philippines?

Foreign nationals can obtain 13a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa/Marriage Visa in the Philippines in three methods:

1. Personal filing with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (if residing in the Philippines)
2. Hire an accredited agency to process on behalf
3. Personal filing with the Philippine Embassy or Consulate of their country of origin/residence