9(f) Student visa in Philippines

9(f) Student visa · Philippines visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all Philippines routes

A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.

Important notes

• Foreign nationals at least 18 years old taking a course higher than high school at a university, seminary or college; submit BI checklist/application and school/acceptance documents.
• Financial/medical/police requirements may appear in BI checklist or embassy-specific process; not fully visible in accessible snippet.
• Study route; not a general work permission.

Preparation checklist

• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Philippines official source

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