married to a Filipino citizen 13A VISA

If you are married to a Filipino citizen and wish to reside in the Philippines permanently, you may apply for a Permanent Resident Visa (13A Visa). The 13A Visa is granted to foreign spouses of Filipino citizens and allows them to live and work in the Philippines without the need for any additional permits or visas.To apply for a 13A Visa, you will need to provide the following documents:

  1. Duly accomplished application form
  2. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
  3. Police clearance certificate from your home country or country of residence (if applicable)
  4. Medical certificate from a Bureau of Quarantine-accredited clinic in the Philippines
  5. Valid passport
  6. Marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country
  7. Proof of financial support, such as bank statements or certificate of employment of the Filipino spouse


It is recommended to check with the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country for any additional requirements or procedures. The processing time for a 13A Visa may vary depending on the embassy or consulate where the application is submitted. 

If you are married to a Filipino citizen and applying for a 13A Visa, you will need to provide a marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country.To obtain a PSA-issued marriage certificate, you can visit the PSA website and apply online or visit a PSA office in the Philippines. You will need to provide your personal information, such as your name, date of birth, and place of marriage, as well as your spouse's information.If you are unable to obtain a PSA-issued marriage certificate, you may provide a marriage certificate authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country. You will need to contact the embassy or consulate to inquire about the requirements and procedures for authentication.Please note that the requirements and procedures for obtaining a marriage certificate may vary depending on your country of origin and the Philippine embassy or consulate where you are applying. It is recommended to check with the embassy or consulate for any additional requirements or procedures.

13A Visa philipppinesThe 13A Visa in the Philippines is a permanent resident visa granted to foreign spouses of Filipino citizens. It allows the holder to live and work in the Philippines without the need for any additional permits or visas.To apply for a 13A Visa in the Philippines, you will need to provide the following documents:

  1. Duly accomplished application form
  2. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
  3. Police clearance certificate from your home country or country of residence (if applicable)
  4. Medical certificate from a Bureau of Quarantine-accredited clinic in the Philippines
  5. Valid passport
  6. Marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country
  7. Proof of financial support, such as bank statements or certificate of employment of the Filipino spouse

You may apply for a 13A Visa at the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country or at the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines. The processing time may vary depending on the embassy or consulate where the application is submitted.Once your 13A Visa is approved, you will be issued an Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card). The ACR I-Card serves as your identification card and must be carried with you at all times. You will also be required to register with the Bureau of Immigration every year to maintain your 13A Visa status.It is recommended to check with the Philippine embassy or consulate in your home country or the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines for any additional requirements or procedures. 


Secure a job offer from a PEZA-registered company in the Philippines.The employer should apply for a PEZA Certificate of Registration (COR) and a PEZA Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) for the foreign employee.Once the COR and SVEG have been granted, the employee can apply for a 9G visa at the Philippine embassy or consulate in their home country.The employee will need to submit the following documents to the embassy or consulate:Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay in the Philippines)Visa application formOne recent passport-sized photoPEZA COR and SVEGEmployment contract or letter of appointmentPolice clearance certificate from the applicant's home countryMedical certificate from a DOH-accredited clinic in the applicant's home country





The processing time for a 9G visa may vary depending on the embassy or consulate where the application is submitted. It is best to check with the specific embassy or consulate for more information on their processing times and requirements.Please note that this information is based on my knowledge up to my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, and the requirements and procedures may have changed since then. It is recommended to confirm the current requirements and procedures with the Philippine embassy or consulate where you plan to apply.


We process:1. 9G Working Visa2. 13A / TRV Spousal Visa- married to a Filipino citizen3. Downgrading of Visa4. Tourist Visa Extension5. Alien Employment Permit (AEP) / Special Working Permit (SWP)6. Inclusion of dependent Spouse and unmarried child7. Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC)8. Cancellation of Alien Employment Permit9. Cancellation of CEZA Working Visa (CWV)10. Cancellation of 9G Working Visa (9G)11. AEP card replacement (loss AEP)12. Quota Visa13. Overstay14. Lifting of Blacklist(BL) and Hold Departure Order (HDO)15. Order To Leave (OTL) & other Immigration related concern!
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