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Quota Visa – (Immigrant Visa)

The Quota Visa is an immigrant visa for foreign nationals that are citizens of countries that have diplomatic ties with the Philippine that grant Filipinos the same immigration privileges under the principle of reciprocity. Each country will be granted up to 50 per calendar year. You can apply for this visa at the BoI Main Office in Manila according to the BoI website.

To apply for the Quota Visa you will need to do the following:

1. Download and print the CGAF. (I have attached these documents to our forum here or you can download from the official BI Website.)
2. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction.
3. Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
4. Pay the required fees.
5. Submit copy of Official Receipt.
6. Attend hearing. Please refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing and Image and Fingerprint Capturing.
7. Proceed to Image and Fingerprint Capturing Counter of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) and submit requirements for ACR I-Card application
8. Check website if visa application is already approved.
9. If approved, submit passport for visa implementation.
10. If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card.

Cost:
P18,830.00 + $50 (USD) for ACR I-Card

Source: BoI – Quota Visa

I know there are a couple members on the Dumaguete Info Forum that have this Quota Visa. If you would like more information on this visa consider joining our forum.

Note: Watch out for corruption on this visa. I have had it offered to me for the price of P200,000. Be careful when dealing with these things and just say “No!” to corruption!