13A visa

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Dwsses12 Active member

Member since 24 July 2018

Dwsses12Active member14 July 2019 12:46:43

I am moving to the Philippines soon. I am married to a filipina national. So we will be requesting a 13A visa. I will arrive on my passport. Which is good 30 days in the Philippines. My question is...can i get a 3 month visitor Visa or a extension. At the same time we go get our 13A visa paperwork. And do i need a Appointment.
Thank you for any help.

bakedbeans Active member

Member since 01 July 2019

bakedbeansActive member15 July 2019 05:44:13

Hi.just go to information at immigration,they will extend your visa again.Then apply for 13a visa while your there with all required docs.but be assured,you will be there all day queing...just be patient allways.if your unsure how to apply,just ask any guy with a purple jacket in the immigration.good luck.!

bakedbeans Active member

Member since 01 July 2019

bakedbeansActive member15 July 2019 05:51:49

Sorry . I forgot to say. If your married,you will get a 1 year balik byan visa free,but your wife has to be with you when entering philippines. Make sure you have marriage docs.!!

Wayne 07 Contributor

Member since 14 May 2014

Wayne 07Contributor17 July 2019 04:38:55

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I would strongly suggest you start the 13A visa request in your home country. I did. It’s much quicker and less headaches.

sanjayh Active member

Member since 17 March 2013

sanjayhActive member22 July 2019 02:52:44

Hi, just a quick thought - walk with a copy of your marriage certificate or any other similar proof of marriage - so that on entry you will automatically get 1 year entry as balik-bayan.

then get started on your 13A as soon as possible - the entire process upto having your ACR card released should take about 3 months.

lasvegan Serial expat

Member since 12 August 2017

lasveganSerial expat22 July 2019 03:53:18

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Hi
If you don't want to spend all day standing in lines go to Batangas City immigration office! Small but well staffed and very professional and friendly!

Dwsses12 Active member

Member since 24 July 2018

Dwsses12Active member22 July 2019 12:54:01

Thank you for your help. I will do my 13A visa asap. My wife is already in the Philippines. So the balikbayan visa is out.

Dwsses12 Active member

Member since 24 July 2018

Dwsses12Active member14 August 2019 01:26:44

I just did my 13A visa last week at immigration in Manila. It took 2 days for nbi clearance and 1 day at immigration to complete all. Including the hearing. Paid in full. A lot less than i expected. Will receive my i-card by end of September. 2019

TeeJay4103 Serial expat

Member since 11 February 2014

TeeJay4103Serial expat14 August 2019 01:36:30

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Dwsses12 wrote:
I just did my 13A visa last week at immigration in Manila. It took 2 days for nbi clearance and 1 day at immigration to complete all. Including the hearing. Paid in full. A lot less than i expected. Will receive my i-card by end of September. 2019

Congratulations!

Munchie Serial expat

Member since 12 November 2012

MunchieSerial expat15 August 2019 01:10:08

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Dwsses12 wrote:
I just did my 13A visa last week at immigration in Manila. It took 2 days for nbi clearance and 1 day at immigration to complete all. Including the hearing. Paid in full. A lot less than i expected. Will receive my i-card by end of September. 2019

Congratulations sir, about what was the end cost to you, and I assume it is the temporary visa. I am considering this as opposed to SRRV. Thanks, Bob

Dwsses12 Active member

Member since 24 July 2018

Dwsses12Active member15 August 2019 04:27:54

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Yes the first year it's a temporary visa. Then go back after 1 year and can get permanent visa. Just have to pay a tax once a year. My cost was a total of 13,100 peso. At immigration. And at nbi was 130 peso.

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