Student visa for the Philippines?

Question

Hi, I'm thirteen years old. After finishing my freshman year in California by June 2009, my parents are thinking of sending me to the Philippines to study in high school, then nursing in college.

My question is, am I old enough to apply for a student visa to study in a high school in the Philippines? I'll be fourteen by June 2009. Also, since it'll be eleven months before June comes, is that enough time for the Student Visa to process?

Thank you! (=

Answer 1

http://www.gov.ph/faqs/visa.asp

Also, try to research and call them using this website http://www.immigration.gov.ph/

I assume that you can do this at any age.. If your parents were once Filipino Citizens, you could be eligible to have dual citizenship of both American and Filipino.. It's just a preference but it might hurt if you work for the government for the future.. I doubt it though since you will be taking a nursing course.. Anyways, here's the info..

STUDENT VISA

Step 1. Application with the Preferred School - Communicate directly with the school of choice and comply with their requirements which includes:

    * Five (5) copies of Duly Signed and accomplished Personal History Statements (PHS) with 2 X 2 photograph.

    * Notarized affidavit of support including bank statements to cover all expenses of the student.

    * Scholastic records duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate located in student's country of origin or legal residence.

    * Photocopy of data page of student's passport showing date and place of birth.

    * Birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate located in student's country of origin.

Step 2. Acceptance by School - School upon satisfaction of compliance of requirements issues Notice of Acceptance (NOA) to student and submits the duplicate copy to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), together with the certified true copy of CHED-CEA when necessary. For quota courses such as medicine and dentistry, a certificate of eligibility for admission (CEA) is also issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Step 3. Department of Foreign Affairs indorses documents to the foreign service post (FSP) located in the student's country of origin/place of legal residence for the issuance of the student visa.

Step 4. The Philippine Embassy or Consulate notifies the student in writing to appear in person and bring all the required documents.

Step 5. Upon receiving the letter from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate, the student makes an appointment to appear for an interview at the consulate or embassy. Please bring the following documents:

    * Valid Passport

    * Application Form for Student Visa (accomplished in triplicate)

    * Three photographs

    * Medical Health Certificate (DFA Form 11) in triplicate with life-size chest x-ray and laboratory reports.

    * Original Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and when appropriate, the CEA.

    * Police Clearance Certificate authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in student's country of origin or legal residence.

    * Visa Fee

FOREIGNERS WHO ARE ALREADY IN THE PHILIPPINES UNDER ANY VALID VISA ARRANGEMENT MAY APPLY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THEIR VISA STATUS TO 9(F) STUDENT VISA PROVIDED THEY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

    * Original Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and when appropriate, the CEA.

    * Proof of adequate financial support.

    * Scholastic records duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in student's country of origin or legal residence.

    * National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (if student resided in the Philippines for more than 59 days)

    * Quarantine Medical Examination by the National Quarantine Office.

    * Copy of Duly signed and accomplished Personal History Statements (PHS) with 2 x 2 photograph.

    * Photocopy of data page of student's passport showing date and place of birth.

These are the fees. They are all in Philippine Pesos...

STUDENT VISA    PDF     Print

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR STUDENT VISA – 9(F)

9(f) Foreign Student Fees



Application Fee

P              2,000.00

Express Fee

500.00

Conversion     Fee1,000.00

Implementation Fee   1,000.00

Visa1,000.00

Legal Research Fee (LRF)40.00

BI- Clearance

1,010.00

ACR and CRTS

3,270.00

TOTALP             9,820.00

  

Extension



Extension Fee

P              2,000.00

Express500.00

Legal Research Fee (LRF)10.00

Fine per month500.00

BI-Clearance

1,010.00

TOTALP         4,020.00

  

If expired, additional fees for the following:

Fine for overstaying per month P        500.00

Motion for Reconsideration

P        510.00

Answer 2

if you are a american citizen the only thing you will be needing is transcripts of ALL of your transcripits of records from school starting the day you went to school , you can start from day care or kindergarden. second you just need a american passport blue passport. yu will be just paying TAX yearly at the U.S. embassy to stay longer.