Philippines Student Visa Application

When applying for a student visa to Philippines from India, you will generally need to provide a comprehensive set of documents to support your application. The following checklist covers the most common documents needed:

1. Acceptance Notification:
   • Make sure the school issues an official acceptance letter to you.
   • The document must display the school’s clear seal.
2. Apostilled Passport Police Clearance:
   • Obtain a regional passport police clearance and get it apostilled.
   • Confirm that the document is recent and shows your clean criminal record.
3. Apostilled Health Certificates:
   • Complete medical examinations at NABH-listed hospitals, clinics, or diagnostic centers.
   • Ensure the medical certificates are apostilled.
   • Verify the institutions on the approved NABH list.
4. Admission Eligibility Certificate (Medicine/Dentistry):
   • If pursuing Medicine or Dentistry, include the Original Certificate of Eligibility for Admission.
   • This certificate should be specifically issued to you by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
5. Passport-sized Photos:
   • Recent passport-sized photos adhering to the specifications outlined by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
6. Visa Application Form:
   • Fully and legibly completed in English by the applicant.
7. Passport and Photograph:
   • One passport-size photograph with a white background, taken no more than 6 months ago. Scanned photos are not acceptable.
   • Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the contemplated stay in the Philippines.
   • Photocopy of the data and amendment pages of the applicant’s passport.
8. Proof of Financial Means:
   • Submit documents demonstrating the student’s financial capacity to cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.
9. Transcripts and Educational Certificates:
   • Include academic transcripts and certificates from previous educational institutions.
10. English Proficiency Test Results:
    • If applicable, provide results of English proficiency tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
11. Affidavit of Support:
    • If sponsored, include an affidavit of support from the sponsor along with their financial documents.
12. Travel Itinerary:
    • Outline the student’s travel plans, including dates and details of arrival and departure.
13. Accommodation Confirmation:
    • Provide proof of confirmed accommodation arrangements in the Philippines.
14. Flight Details:
    • For temporary visitor’s visa and transit visa holders: Present your return or onward journey plane ticket to the Philippine immigration officer upon entry into the Philippines.
15. Processing Fee:
    • Processing fee in demand draft drawn from any bank in India with a branch in New Delhi. The demand draft should be payable to “Embassy of the Philippines”. Cash payments will not be accepted.
16. Additional Supporting Documents:
    • Include any other documents required by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

Note:

• Make sure all of your documents are complete and accurate.
• Organize your documents in a clear and easily accessible folder for efficient presentation at the consulate or embassy.
• However, additional documents may be required depending on the initial evaluation.

Before submitting your visa application, please review the list of required documents carefully. The guidelines provided on this website will assist you in preparing your documents accurately, reducing the chances of your application being rejected due to incorrect or incomplete documents.

Philippines Student Visa Application Form

• Make sure all your personal information, such as your name, date of birth, and address, is accurate and matches your passport.
• Fill the form clearly, this will make it easier to read.
• Make sure you understand all the requirements and specifications before you start filling out the form.
• Provide accurate and truthful information on the form. Any discrepancies could lead to your application being denied.

The process for applying for a Philippines Student visa 9F from India typically involves the following steps:

1. Acceptance to a Philippine School:
   • Obtain acceptance from a recognized Philippine educational institution. The school should issue a notice of acceptance with a clear impression of the school’s dry seal.
2. Regional Passport Police Clearance:
   • Obtain a police clearance certificate from the regional passport office in India.
3. Medical Certificates:
   • Undergo a medical examination in a hospital, clinic, or diagnostic center listed by the Indian National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). Refer to the provided list: NABH List.
   • Have the medical certificates apostilled.
4. Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (Medicine or Dentistry):
   • If enrolled in Medicine or Dentistry, obtain the Original Certificate of Eligibility for Admission issued by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
5. Prepare Other Required Documents:
   • Gather other necessary documents, such as a valid passport, passport-sized photos, completed visa application form, proof of financial capability, and any additional documents required by the embassy.
6. Obtain Authorization from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs:
   • The Philippine Embassy in India cannot issue a student visa without the authority from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Contact the Philippine Embassy to receive this authorization.

1. Begin Your Application:
   • Download and complete the visa application form accurately.
   • Collect necessary documents: passport, passport-sized photos, flight itinerary, hotel reservation, and financial proof.
2. Book an Appointment:
   • After form completion, schedule an appointment at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate for fingerprinting and photo.
   • Embassy in New Delhi accepts visa applications from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
3. Visit an Embassy or Consulate:
   • Attend the appointment.
   • Submit your visa application with required documents.
   • No mail or courier submissions allowed.
   • Be prepared for interviews or biometric procedures.
4. Pay Your Fees:
   • Pay required fees to the Embassy in DEMAND DRAFT.
   • Keep the payment receipt for future reference.
5. Track Your Application:
   • Use the embassy’s tracking system.
   • Stay updated on any communicated updates or additional requirements.

6. Collect Your Passport:
   • Once processed, collect your passport from the Embassy or Consulate.
   • Verify all necessary stamps and documentation before leaving.

Processing time:

Generally, the processing time for a 9F visa takes around 15-30 days on average.

Important notes:

• Submitting the required documents to the consular officer doesn’t guarantee a visa will be granted. Having a Philippine visa doesn’t ensure entry into the country.
• Consular offices won’t answer phone inquiries about visa status.
• Visa application information is confidential and only given to the applicant or authorized representative on the specified day mentioned on the claim stub.
• Visas sent by mail or courier aren’t accepted.
• Travel agents can only submit applications from 9:00 to 9:30 in the morning.
• The visa processing fee is non-refundable, even if the visa isn’t approved. Only demand drafts from a New Delhi bank, made payable to the Embassy of the Philippines, are accepted. Don’t submit folded demand drafts, and cash payments are not allowed.
• The Philippine Honorary Consulates General may ask for additional requirements to verify the identity and admissibility of the visa applicant.