9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa – for visitors coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings, and workshops/ seminars.
9(c) Seamen and Crew Members Visa – for crew members of a vessel arriving at a port of the Philippines from any country.
9(e) Foreign Government Officials Visa – for accredited officers of a foreign government recognized by the Philippines, who is a citizen of the country whose government he/she represents, and who is proceeding to the Philippines on official business for his/her government, and for officials of international non-governmental organizations. |
9(a) Visa |
NOTE: All applicants who are applying for 9(a) visa are requested to register at the Online Visa Application System (OVAS). 9(a) visa – for Foreign Student For returning or incoming foreign students, for conversion to 9(f) student visa once arrived in the Philippines. 9(a-1) visa – for Business Visitors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for scientific, commercial, industrial, professional, and business purposes, who will not receive any compensation from a company/entity in the Philippines for services rendered in the country. 9(a-2) visa – for Tourism or Leisure Visitors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for pleasure or tourism, leisure, religious, recreation, or amusement purposes, or to visit family, relatives, or friends, and staying for a predetermined amount of time. 9(a-3) visa – for Medical Treatment Visitors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for medical treatment purposes or health reasons, including their escorts. 9(a-4) visa – for Private Yachtsmen/Sailors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily on board a private yacht/ sailboat; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines. 9(a-5) visa for Filmmaking Visitors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for movie or documentary filming purposes provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines. 9(a-6) visa for Journalism Visitors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for news and journalism purposes provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines. 9(a-7) visa for Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for athletic and performing arts purposes provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines other than prize money for participation in a sporting or performing arts event. 9(a-8) visa – for Visitors with Other Purposes Foreign nationals visiting the Philippines temporarily for purpose other than those cited above; provided that such temporary visit will not entail an employer-employee relationship with a company/entity in the Philippines or the payment of any compensation in the Philippines. |
9(a) Visa for Returning and Incoming Foreign Students |
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9(a-1) Visa for Business Visitors |
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For Business Owners
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9(a-2) Visa for Tourism or Leisure Visitors |
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9(a-3) Visa for Medical Treatment Visitors |
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9(a-4) Visa – for Private Yachtsmen/Sailors |
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9(a-5) Visa for Filmmaking Visitors |
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9(a-6) Visa for Journalism Visitors |
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9(a-7) Visa for Athletic and Performing Arts Visitors |
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9(a-8) Visa for Visitors with Other Purposes |
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9(c) Seafarer Visa |
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9(c) Crew List Visa |
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Instructions for the Crew List Visa Application Form: |
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9(e) Foreign Government Officials Visa |
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Reminders for 9a visa application |
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