SEC 9

Aliens departing from any place outside the Philippines who are otherwise admissible and who qualify within one of the following categories, may be admitted as NON-IMMIGRANTS.

(A)

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Extension of Visitor’s Visa Under Section 9a. 

Applications for visitor’s visa under Section 9a shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Approval of Extension;
6. Updating of records, visa implementation and document archiving; and
7. Release of Passport.

Checklist of Requiremenets for Temporary Visitors Visa

1. Valid passport of applicant: and
2. Tourist Visa Extension form duly accomplished (BI Form No. MCL 07-02)
3. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

(B)

(C)

(D)

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Applications for Conversion to Treaty Trader’s/Treaty Investor’s Visa Under Section 9(d)

1. Request Letter from the petitioner, with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Consolidated General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
3. Photocopy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation and General Information Sheet, in case of corporation or partnership, or photocopy of DTI Certificate of Registration of Business Name in case of single proprietorship;
4. Photocopy of Petitioner's latest Income Tax Return with the Official Registration of Business Name in case of single proprietorship;
5. Photocopy of applicant's Passport (bio-page, admission and authorized stay of at least twenty (20) days from the date of filing);
6. Photocopy of Contract of Employment or Corporate Secretary’s Certificate of Election of applicant as corporate officer with details of exact compensation and duration of employment; and
7. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.
   

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
   
2. Original copy of Marriage Contract of applicant and spouse and / or Birth Certificate of unmarried child under twenty-one years of age, certified or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate in or nearest the place where the marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation, if written in other foreign language;
3. Photocopy of the Passport/s of foreign national's dependent/s (bio-page, admission stamp and authorized stay with at least 20 days valid stay);
4. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.
   

Checklist of Requirements for Applications for Visa Extension of Treaty Trader’s/Treaty Investor’s Visa Under Section 9(d)

1. Request Letter from the petitioner/applicant, with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
3. Photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portion);
   
4. Photocopy of Passport (bio-page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp);
5. General Information Sheet of petitioner showing investment;
6. Original copy of Contact of Employment;
7. Photocopy of previous Order granting Treaty Trader / Treaty Investor visa;
   
8. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate;

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and/or unmarried child under twenty-one years of age:

1. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
   
2. Original copy of Marriage Contract of applicant and spouse and/or Birth Certificate of unmarried child under twenty-one years of age, certified or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in or nearest the place where the marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation, if written in other foreign language;
3. Photocopy of the Passport/s of foreign national's dependent/s (bio-page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp); and
   
4. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

(E)

1. Members of the Cabinet and officials of equivalent rank;
2. Heads of the Government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC’s) and the Government Financing Institutions (GFI’s) under or attached to the Office of the President for authority to travel abroad; and
3. Heads of agencies under or attached to the Office of the President. (Section 1 of Executive Order No. 459 issued on September 1, 2005).

• • In case of GOCC’s and GFI’s attached to the Office of the President, their officials and employees shall seek approval from the heads of these GOCC’s and GFI’s.
  
  
• • Officials and employees of GOCC’s and GFI’s not attached to the office of the President shall seek approval from the Department head to which they are attached.
  
  
• • The travel of Provincial Governors and Mayors of highly urbanized cities or independent component cities shall seek the approval from the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
  
  
• • Head of state universities and colleges shall seek the approval from the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), while all other officials and employees of state universities and colleges shall seek approval from their respective heads.
  
  
• • Heads of technical and vocational schools shall seek the approval from the Chairman of the Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA), while all other officials and employees of technical and vocational schools shall seek approval from their respective heads.
  
  
• • Officials and employees of agencies under or attached of the Office of the President shall seek the approval from the head of these agencies. (Section 2 of Executive Order No. 459 issued on September 1, 2005).
  
  
• • Government officials and employees traveling abroad while on leave of absence need written travel authority from their respective Department heads, EXCEPT those with the rank of Assistant Secretary and above, who need the travel clearance/approval  from the Office of the President. (Memorandum issued by Commissioner Rufus B. Rodriguez dated July 12, 2000).

(F)

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Student Visa under Section 9(f).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of student visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the systems-generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS);
3. Releasing of the OPS;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Enrolment of the applicant in the BI-designated biometric kiosk;
6. Preparation of the recommendation by the Student Desk Officer and the recommending approval by the IRD Chief;
7. Approval of the Visa conversion by the Commissioner;
8. Updating of records, implementation of visa and systems-generation of the Endorsement for Registration;
9. Releasing of passport and the Endorsement for Registration; and
10. Archiving of the documents.

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Extension of Student Visa Under Section 9f.

Applications for student visa under Section 9f shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-03);
2. Original copy of Certificate of Re-admission or Enrollment Form;
3. Original Transcript of Grade (2 previous semesters);
4. Photocopy of applicant's Passport (biodata page, latest admission/arrival and latest 9(F) extension);
5. Photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portion);
6. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clerance Certificate;
7. In case of transfer, Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer from previous school;
8. In case of failed grades or dropped subjects, Letter of Explanation for the same.

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Checklist of Requirements for Conversion to Student Visa

1. Request Letter from the applicant, with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Consolidated General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-03);
3. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance containing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal or a duly notarized written Endorsement from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status signed by the School’s Registrar;
   
4. Original copy of Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;
   
5. Photocopy of applicant’s Passport (biodata page, admission and authorized stay);
   
6. Original copy of National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance; and
   
7. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

(G)

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary Visa under Section 9(g).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of a Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. ICT-aided verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS), assignment/raffle of application to hearing officer, generation of Notice of Hearing indicating the tentative dates of BOC deliberation over the application;
3. Releasing of the OPS and Notice of Hearing to the applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Evaluation and preparation of the Hearing Officer’s recommendation;
6. BOC Deliberation;
7. Updating of records, preparation of Notice of BOC Action, and generation of assessment for implementation and other fees;
8. Transmittal of Notice and Assessment;
9. Payment to collecting officer and the issuance of the Official Receipt evidencing payment thereof;
10. Receiving of Passport for purposes of Visa Implementation and the releasing thereof; and
11. Documents archiving.

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

1. Request Letter from the petitioner with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
3. Curriculum Vitae of Applicant;
   
4. Photocopy of Employment Contact or Secretary's Certificate of Election, Appointment or Assignment of applicant, or equivalent document, with details of exact compensation and duration of employment;
5. Photocopy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation and General Information Sheet in case of corporation or partnership, of photocopy of DTI Certificate of Registration of Business Name in case of single proprietorship;
6. Photocopy of Petitioner's latest Income Tax Return with the Official Receipt of payment or Audited Financial Statement stamped "received" by the BIR;
   
7. Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE;
8. Original copy of newspaper clipping showing publication of the application for AEP;
   
9. Photocopy of applicant's Passport showing its biodata page, admission and authorized stay of at least twenty (20) days from the date of filing; and
10. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clerance Certificate.
    

1. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
   
2. Original copy of Marriage Contract of applicant and spouse and/or Birth Certificate of unmarried child, under twenty-one years of age authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in or nearest the place where the marriage was solemnized/place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language,
3. Photocopy of dependent/s Passport (biodata page, admission and authorized stay of at least twenty (20) days from the date of filing); and
4. Original copy of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.
   

1. Request Letter from the petitioner with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
3. Photcopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portion);
   
4. Photcopy of renewed Employment Contact, or Secretary's Certificate of Election, Appointment or Assignment of applicant, or equivalent document, with details of exact compensation and duration of employment;
5. Photocopy of  Petitioner's General Information Sheet, and latest Income Tax Return with the Official Receipt of payment or Audited Financial Statement stamped "received" by the BIR, if available;
   
6. Photcopy of Applicant's proof of payment of income taxes (latest Income Tax Return [for individual filing] or Return of Income Tax Withheld on Compensation and Final Withholding Taxes [for substituted filing] with the Official Receipt of payment);
7. Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE;
   
8. Photocopy of Applicant's Passport (bio-page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp);
9. Photocopy of previous Order granting conversion to 9(G) - Commercial Visa;
   
10. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clerance Certificate.
    

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and/or child under twenty-one years of age:

1. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
2. Photocopy of dependent/s' Passport/s (bio-page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp);
3. Photocopy of dependent/s' ACR I-Card (front and back portion);
   
4. Photocopy of previous Order granting conversion to 9G - Commercial Visa or inclusion in the 9G-Commercial Visa of the principal visa holder;
5. Original copy of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

1. Request Letter from the petitioner with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General  Application From (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02);
   
3. Original copy of Barangay Certification that the applicant is  actually rendering missionary service in the Community/Barangay;
   
4. Photocopy of Passport (biodata page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp);
   
5. Photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portion);
   
6. Photocopy of previous Order granting 9(G) - Missionary visa;
7. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clerance Certificate;

1. Duly accomplished and notarized Consolidated General Application Form (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-02)
2. Photocopy of dependent/'s Passport/s (biodata page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp);
3. Photocopy of dependent'/'s ACR I-Card (front and back portion);
4. Photocopy of previous Order granting conversion to 9G - Commercial Visa or inclusion in the 9G - Commercial Visa of the principal visa holder;
5. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.
   

1. Letter request  from the petitioner/ applicant, with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
2. Consolidated General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. RADJR-2012-01);
3. Photocopy of Passport of principal visa holder (showing the bio-page, admission and authorized stay);
   
4. Photocopy of ACR I-Card (front and back portion) of principal visa holder;
   
5. Photocopy of Passport of dependent-applicants (showing bio-page, admission and authorized stay);
6. Original copy of Marriage of Contract of applicant and spouse and/ or Original copy of Birth Certificate of unmarried minor children, certified or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate in or nearest the place where the marriage is solemnized or place of birth, with English translation, if written in other foreign language, as the case may be;
7. Photocopy of previous Order granting the immigrant visa to principal visa holder or Photocopy of Passport page of the principal visa holder showing the Implementation of the immigrant visa; and
   
8. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration Clearance Certificate.