Who is it for?
All foreign nationals who are at least 18 years old and shall take up a course of study higher than high school at a University, seminary or college.
Where to apply?
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Head Office
Hours of Operation
Sat – Sun
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Closed
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
8 – 5 pm
What to bring?
1. Checklist with complete documentary requirements
3.Additional Information on Applicant’s children (if needed)
How to apply?
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Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
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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.
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Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
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Pay the required fees.
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Submit copy of Official Receipt.
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Attend hearing. Please refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing and Image and Fingerprint Capturing.
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Proceed to Image and Fingerprint Capturing Counter of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) and submit requirements for ACR I-Card application
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Check website if visa application is already approved.
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If approved, submit passport for visa implementation.
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If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card.
FEES TO PAY:
TOTAL = PHP 9, 720. 00
Additional Fee for ACR I-Card
1 Year – + US $50
*Fees are updated as of 06 March 2014 and may change without prior notice.
