Philippines Student Visa
Studying in the Philippines is possible for overseas naturals through the Philippines study permit, a temporary immigration service whose duration is based on that of the course being studied.
In the Philippines, visas for study are required for all visitors who wish to undertake a course of study; it is not permitted to study in the Philippines on a short-term tourist visa and a Philippines study visa must be based upon an offer of a place for a recognised course.
To find out whether you qualify for a Philippines student visa, contact Global Visas or to get started straight away, visit the online assessment area now.
Applying for a Philippines Study visa
The process of applying for a Philippines student visa progresses is as follows:
- In the first instance, an application must be made directly to the school of the applicant's choice. As part of this application, the candidate must submit a range of documentation to prove their identity, including a birth certificate, which must be authenticated by the Philippines embassy or consulate in the student's country. Evidence of the candidate's education to date must also be provided along with an assurance that the candidate is able to be funded or can support him or herself throughout the course of their time in the Philippines.
- The second step of the Philippines student visa application is for the applicant to be accepted by the school or college to which they have applied.
- Where a candidate successfully obtains a place to study, the educational institution will issue a Notice of Acceptance (NOA). In some circumstances, where a candidate will be attending a medical course or a course in other selected areas, it will also be necessary to obtain a certificate of eligibility for admission (CEA) which will be issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
- Beyond these steps, the student visa application itself can be processed.
Global Visas manage and monitor your application from beginning to end and our online visa tracking system allows you to be kept up to date with where your application is in the process.
As part of the application, candidates will need to provide a valid passport, their notice of acceptance (NOA), and a range of supporting documentation. It will also be necessary to obtain police clearance and to provide a certificate of good health.
Applying for a study visa from within the Philippines
In the Philippines, visas of this category may be obtained whilst a candidate is already present in the country on another valid visa service.
Candidates approaching the application process from within the Philippines will also need to provide:
- A range of documentation including evidence of their education to date,
- Their original Notice of Acceptance (NOA),
- Police clearance,
- Medical certificate and
- A current and valid passport.
As specialists in Philippines visas, Global Visas provide everything from short-term visit visas to more specialist work visas and investor visas. Our specialist Philippines immigration consultants are committed to ensuring that you obtain the right visa for your specific requirements.
To take the first step towards applying for a Philippines visa today, simply visit the online assessment area.
Just take a few moments to complete one of our straightforward assessment forms, and a migration consultant will contact you directly, to discuss your case.
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