Filing a 13A Philippines Temporary Resident Visa (Manila)
Here is the info for expats that are married to Filipinas
Philippine Temporary Resident Visa (13A)
The 13A Resident Visa is issued to (a) restricted nationals who are legally married to Filipino citizens; and (b) their unmarried children under 21 years old, to legally live in the Philippines for one year and extend for two years at the Bureau of Immigration.
Requirements
1. Notarized letter of application by the Filipino spouse
2. Accomplished and Notarized General Application Form (BI Form No. MCL- Protected content
3. NSO authenticated copy of the Filipino spouse’s birth certificate
4. NSO authenticated copy of the Marriage Contract (if married in the Philippines); or Philippine Embassy or Consulate authenticated copy of the Marriage Contract (if married abroad)
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate
6. Photocopy of the foreign spouse’s passport showing the date of arrival and authorized period to stay
Fees in Pesos
1. Upon Filing
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BI Clearance 1,010
1. Upon Implementation
ACR and Form 1,050
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CRTV and Form 1,450
Implementation 1,000
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Benefits
- Can obtain employment in the Philippines
- Can lease real property
- Can own personal property
- Can qualify for Filipino citizenship after five years of residence in the country
Forms: General Application Form (BI Form No. MCL- Protected content
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