Marriage Visa 13A Visa/ Visa Question

Can I ask a couple of you guys to try and open the following link please and tell me if it works for you;

http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php...rsion-to-non-quota-immigrant-visa-by-marriage

I have tried for the past week or more to open Philippine Government Web Pages without success, all I get is a White Page and it continually loops trying to connect, it does it on both of my PC's, so I asked the housemate to try and open on his new PC he just built, same deal. So thinking it maybe our end that may have blocked the .ph side of things I asked several friends here to try and open the links and it is the same thing for them in different locations in Australia...

It is getting frustrating now as I WANT to try and work out some of the finer points before I leave here...

 

Brian Check out Wryes post on Immigration Website of earlier today

 

Thank you Jack well that explains the past two weeks or so for me. FARRRR OUT! :nuts:

 

Brian, that's what we are here for, To help each other where we can


JP

 

Okay seeing as NO Philippine Government Web Pages are currently opening in Australia, I found the following information which might be of help to others also seeking information on the Visas; (At least now I have a better idea)

Visa for the Philippines
http://www.lhiza.com/visap-e.htm​

There are 4 possible types of Visa available for the Philippines:​

The Tourist Visa - http://www.lhiza.com/visap-e.htm#Tourist
The Quota Visa - http://www.lhiza.com/visap-e.htm#Quota
The Permanent Residence Visa - http://www.lhiza.com/visap-e.htm#Residence
The Retirement Visa - http://www.lhiza.com/visap-e.htm#Retirment
(see also the website of the Philippine Retirement Autority) - http://www.plra.gov.ph/​

The Tourist Visa​

Citizens of most countries can enter the Philippines without the need for a special visa as long as they do not stay longer than 21 days. Prerequisite is a valid return ticket and a passport which is valid for 6 month longer than the intended stay in the Philippines. If the stay will exceed 21 days, a visa has to be applied for at the local Philippine embassy:
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What are the requirements:
Price: Single Entry Visa for 59 days (three Month) 39€ Euro - 57 AUD - 50 USD
Multiple Entry Visa (59 Days per stay), valid 6 Month 78€ Euro - 164 AUD - 143 USD
Multiple Entry Visa (59 Days per stay), valid 1 Years 117€ Euro - 170 AUD - 99 USD

• Passport
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Visa (The page in the passport)
• Application Form (The application form is available in the Visa Extension Section located at the ground floor Annex building, Bureau of Immigration)
• The processing fee
• Copy of the ticket or the flight confirmation
• Stamped Return envelope (Registered Mail)

Visa can be extended at the Immigration Office in Intramuros in Manila.​

Address:
Bureau of Immigration Bldg.
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
+632 527-3260 | +632 527-3248​

Processing time: Express, 1 Day, Standard, 1 Week
Costs: Application Form: 1000 Pesos, Visa: 500 Pesos, LRF 20 Pesos, Express: 500 Pesos​

Special conditions for minor below the age of 15. Such minors cannot enter the Philippines when they do not have a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) which has to be issued from the Philippine Immigration office (Embassy). This is only true when they travel unaccompanied and are not visiting a parent in the Philippines.​

Balikbayan Rules​

1) All former Filipinos can enter the Philippines without any visa (keep your old passport, or bring your birth certificate).
2) All spouses of Filipinos or former Filipinos (Bring your wedding certificate)
3) All accompanied children of Filipinos or former Filipinos (Bring their birth certificate)​

The Quota Visa​

The quota Visa does not require to be married to a Filipino citizen,
Price: 125000 Pesos, Annual Fee 310 Peso
What are the requirements:​

• Visa application form (notarized)​
• True copy of passport with BI stamp of admission and validity of stay.​
• Affidavit of financial capacity with supporting documents.​
• Proof of investment in the Philippines of at least $40,000 or possession of special qualification.​
• Medical Certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine​
• Medical Certificate on the applicant's mental capacity.​
• Proof of applicant's special qualification, which has advanced or will advance the Philippinen national interest.​
• NICA Clearance​
• NBI Clearance​

The Permanent Residence Visa
Price: 45000 Pesos
Applicable for foreigners married to a Philippine citizen!
Conversion to Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage 13a
What are the requirements:​

• Visa-Application​
• Confirmation from your husband/wife that he/she agrees​
• 4 Passport pictures​
• Birth Certificates of the couple​
• Certified copy of the wedding certificate and confirmation by the respective Philippine Embassy/Consulate.​
• Certified divorce decree if applicable​
• Birth certificates of children under 21​
• Proof of financial support​
• Health Certificate of the Bureau of Quarantine​
• AIDS Certificate (Clearance)​
• Clearance of the city major responsible for your residence​
• NBI Clearance​
• BI Intelligence Clearance.​
• Copy of Passports of the whole family​
• Visa Fee​

The Retirement Visa
Price: 125000 Pesos, 200 USD Service Fee, Processing fee (see below), 7600 Pesos conversion fee and 1% Tax on the deposit, plus annual fee 10.000 Peso
What are the requirements:​

• Deposit of 50.000 USD for at least 6 month (Age 50 and above) (Visa processing fee 65000 Pesos) or​
• Deposit of 75.000 USD for at least 6 month (Age 49 and below) (Visa processing fee 90000 Pesos)​
• Visa Application​
• Birth Certificate​
• Proof of financial support (Pension)​
• Health Certificate of the Bureau of Quarantine​
• AIDS Certificate (Clearance)​
• Clearance of the city major responsible for your residence​
• NBI Clearance​
• BI Intelligence Clearance.​
• Copy of Passport​

 

And another Page without going over with a fine tooth comb hopefully they both say the same thing, Thank God there are non-Governmental Web Pages out there with this information as it was driving me nuts here not being able to open the Philippines Web pages...

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13A Resident Visa​

https://philippinesvisa.wordpress.com/category/section-13a-non-quota-resident-visa/

Posted on September 22, 2012

The 13A Resident Visa is available to those who are married to a Philippines citizen. The application can be filed in the Philippines while on a Balikbayan (see our Balikbayan page) or on a visit visa, or at the Philippines Embassy in your own country before leaving. Please contact the Embassy for the full requirements.
The 13A Resident Visa is valid for 1 year. Towards the end of your one year (approx. after 9/10 months) you can apply to make it permanent.
To convert from a tourist/Balikbayan status to a Non-quota Immigrant 13a visa:
Checklist of Requirements for Conversion from another visa category to Non-Quota Immigrant by Marriage Under Section 13(a) inside the Philippines

1. Letter request 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-2012-01);
3. Original copy of NSO issued Birth Certificate of the Filipino Spouse;
4. NSO authenticated copy of the Marriage Contract of alien and Filipino spouse or if solemnized abroad, marriage Contract Authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/consulate nearest to or in the place where the marriage was solemnized, with English translation if written in other foreign language;
5. Photocopy of applicant’s passport showing its bio-page, admission and authorized stay of at least 20 days from date of filing; and
6. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

* NSO (= National Statistics Office) copies can be obtained online through ecensus

The 13A residence visa is valid for one (1) year. After around 9 months, you should apply to make it permanent.
To amend the 1-year Non-quota 13a Immigrant visa to a Permanent Residence Visa under section 13a:
Checklist of Requirements for Amendment of Probationary Non-Quota Immigrant Visa to Permanent Resident Visa Under Section 13(a)

1. Letter of application by the Filipino spouse, 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 ACR I-CARD (front and back portion) of applicant;
4. Official receipt for Annual Report Fee of applicant;
5. Photocopy of the previous BOC Order granting Temporary Resident’s Visa or Photocopy of passport page showing the Implementation of the Temporary Resident’s Visa;
6. Original copy of NSO issued Birth Certificate of Filipino spouse;
7. Original copy of NSO issued Marriage Contract of applicant and Filipino spouse or if the marriage was solemnized abroad, the original copy of the Marriage Contarct authenticated by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate in or nearest the place where the marriage was solemnized, with English translation if written in other foreign language;
8. Divorce Decree / Annulment Order / Death Certificate, if applicable;
9. Original copy of NSO issued Birth Certificate of child(ren);
10. Original copy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clerance Certificate;
11. Photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing its bio-page, admission and authorized stay;
12. Joint Affidavit (applicant and petitioner) stating therein the authenticity and genuineness of all documents submitted in support of the petition;
13. Photocopy of Identification document of Filipino spouse like valid passport, company ID, SSS / GSIS ID, PRC ID, Driver’s Lisence, Tin or Voter’s ID/Registration; and
14. Such other documents that may be required of the petitioner and applicant to submit in support of their application.

Disclaimer:
Immigration regulations are complex and subject to regular change. Before travelling to a country, always check the latest immigration and visa requirements from the authorities direct. The information provided in these pages is for informative purposes only and may not be up to date, applicable to your personal circumstances, or may not even be correct.

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