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What
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The
Immigration Laws of the Philippines -- Immigrant and non-immigrant
visas
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Non-immigrant
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Nationalities
required to secure visa |
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Categories
of non-immigrant visa |
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1.
Temporary visitor (9(a))
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2.
Transient (9(b)) |
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3.
Seaman (9(c)) |
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4.
Treaty trader and treaty investor (9(d)) |
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5.
Foreign Government officials (9(e)) |
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6.
Student (9(f)) |
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7.
Prearranged employment visa (9(g)) |
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Immigrant
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Quota
or preference visa
Quota or reference visa is issued to foreigners
with proof of investments in the Philippines of at least US$
40,000.00 or who possess special qualification or skill, among
others. It is governed by an order of preference and is issued
on a calender basis not to exceed the numerical limitation
of fifty (50) in a given year. The validity of the visa is
indefinite and the holder thereof has the right to reside
permanently in the Philippines.
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Non-quota
or non-preference visa
Non-quota or non-preference visas are classifies
into six categories, to wit:
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1.
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) covering valid marriage
to Philippine citizens
Section 13(a) |
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2.
Child born abroad of alien parents who is a permanent
resident
Section 13(b) |
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3.
Child born subsequent to the issuance of visa to the alien
parents
Section 13(c) |
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4.
Filipina who lost her Philippine citizenship due to her
marriage to an alien
Section 13(d) |
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5.
Returning former holder of permanent resident visa
Section 13(e) |
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6.
Returning former Philippine citizen
Section 13(g) |
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Visas
under special laws: Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
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The Special
Investor's Resident Visa is available to foreigners at least 21
years of age, except nationals of countries determined by the Department
of Foreign Affairs as not entitled to the
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Visas
under special laws: Special Retiree's Resident Visa (SRRV)
This visa is open to aliens, except those from countries with no
diplomatic ties to the Philippines or are classified
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How
to get a Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
What are the benefits and privileges to hold a SRRV
What are the requests, personel requirements to get a SRRV,
What are the documentary requirements and fees for a SRRV
What are the obligations of an SRRV holder
What are the deposit requirements
How is the process to get an SRRV |
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Special
Program for foreign retirees of the Philippine Leisure and Retirement
Authority (PLRA)
What
is the PLRA program
What are the conditions to join the PLRA program
How to apply in the PLRA program
Where to get the application form
What are the fees
What are the privileges and obligations for a SRRV holder
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