13A VISA

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Dwsses12 Active member

Member since 24 July 2018

Dwsses12Active member05 October 2018 16:10:21

I am going to Philippines late November. To start get settled in. I will only be there for 2 weeks then return permanently late February. My question is... can i start 13A visa in November and finish it when i go back in February or march. Ues i am married to a filipina national. Still there.

flex14 Serial expat

Member since 08 July 2014

flex14Serial expat08 October 2018 16:49:15

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No you can not. I think you must be in the country while the steps are being taken. This is to my best knowledge. the procedures of depends on how and which immigration branch you applied to.

To save you the hassle, i did recommend just doing it once you are back in the country in February.

giovannigio Serial expat

Member since 05 July 2014

giovannigioSerial expat09 October 2018 12:49:42

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you can't go out of philippines whe you start it for 2 o 3 month but after you can go

Libra1984 Active member

Member since 03 October 2016

Libra1984Active member30 October 2018 19:07:44

Hi.
Yes you can travel after the submission of your 13a visa so the process is ongoing already. The approval will take 45 business days from the submission of complete documents to the authorities. But, if you are outside the country during the approval and implementation period of your 13a visa, during your return in the country you will need to apply for the Revalidation of 13a visa. It will take 15 business days of process then you will await for at least 25 business days for the release of your ACR I-card.
Thank you.

BR,
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