Quota Immigrant Visa Requirements

The Philippines allows the admission of quota immigrants not exceeding fifty (50) annually of any nationality whose country has diplomatic relations with the Philippines or grants the same immigration privilege to Filipino citizens.

Qualifications for Quota Immigrant Visa

1.     Lawfully entered the Philippines and remains under a lawful admission status

2.     No record of any derogatory information in any local or foreign law enforcement agency

3.     Not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease

4.     Not violated any law or ordinance

5.     Possessed of qualifications, skills, scientific, educational or technical knowledge which will advance and be beneficial to the national interest

6.     Has a reciprocity agreement for a similar resident visa between his/her country and the Philippines

7.     Not been confined in any mental institution

8.     Has sufficient capital for a viable and sustainable investment which is approved by the Commissioner of Immigration

Application can be filed at the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines. Check the procedure and requirements for said visa category at http://www.immigration.gov.ph/visa-requirements/immigrant-visa/quota-visa

The visa officer can request additional documents to determine whether or not the applicant can be issued a visa.

 

13(A)                                                                                 

13(A) is an immigrant visa issued to the wife or the husband or the unmarried child under twenty-one years of age of a Philippine citizen.

Requirements:

1.     Legal proof of relationship, i.e. marriage contract between the Philippine citizen and / Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad; birth certificate of Philippine citizen.

2.     Petition letter of the Filipino spouse/parent. Letter must be duly notarized.

3.     US Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines. If not a US Citizen, applicant must show proof of legal residence in the US, in addition to the valid Foreign Passport.

4.     Duly-accomplished application form FA Form No. 3 . (Duly notarized by a notary public)

5.     Six (6) photographs (2″ x 2″) with white plain background, signed on the front left side.

6.     Medical Certification (DFA Form No. 11) duly accomplished by any physician whose signature must be notarized by a notary public. Must be submitted together with chest x-ray in digital image (CD format) and laboratory reports (original and two copies). Medical report must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to date of filing of application.

7.     Police Clearance Certificate taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.

8.     Proof of the applicant’s financial capacity (e.g. title of real estate property, investment certificate, bank certificate of existing checking or savings account, or notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines).

9.     Visa fee of US$150.00 (Money order only; cash and personal checks not accepted. Money order has to be addressed to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York”.

Please submit above documents in triplicate, arranged in the following order/sequence:

 

  • First Set – All original documents.
  • Second Set – Original FA Form No. 3 and copies of all other documents.
  • Third Set – same as second set.

The Visa officer will call /email you on your schedule for personal appearance and interview once your application has been evaluated.

13(B)

13(B) is an immigrant visa issued to a child of alien parents born during the temporary visit abroad of the mother.

Eligibility:

  

  • Mother has been previously admitted for permanent residence in the Philippines.
  • The child is accompanying or joining either of his parents in the Philippines.
  • The child applies for admission into the Philippines within five (5) years from the date of his birth.

 

Requirements: 

1.     US Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines. If not a US Citizen, applicant must show proof of legal residence in the US, in addition to the valid Foreign Passport.

2.     Duly-accomplished application form FA Form No. 3. (Duly notarized by a notary public)

3.     Six (6) photographs (2″X 2″) with white plain background, signed on the front left side.

4.     Medical Certification (DFA Form No. 11) duly accomplished by any physician whose signature must be notarized by a notary public. Must be submitted together with chest x-ray in digital image (CD format) and laboratory reports (original and two copies). Medical report must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to date of filing of application.

5.     Police Clearance Certificate taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.

6.     Proof of the applicant’s financial capacity (e.g. title of real estate property, investment certificate, bank certificate of existing checking or savings account, or notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines).

7.     Visa fee of US$150.00 (Money order only; cash and personal checks not accepted. Money order has to be addressed to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York”).

Please submit above documents in triplicate, arranged in the following order/sequence:

 

  • First Set – All original documents.
  • Second Set – Original FA Form No. 3 and copies of all other documents.
  • Third Set – same as second set.

The Visa officer will call /email you on your schedule for personal appearance and interview once your applications has been evaluated.

13(C)

13(C) is an immigrant visa issued to a child born subsequent to the issuance of the immigration visa of the accompanying parent, the visa not having expired.

Eligibility:

  • Parent’s immigrant visa remains valid.
  • Proof of child’s legitimacy, i.e. child’s birth certificate; parents’ marriage contract.

Requirements:

1.     US Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines. If not a US Citizen, applicant must show proof of legal residence in the US, in addition to the valid Foreign Passport.

2.     Duly-accomplished application form FA Form No. 3. (Duly notarized by a notary public)

3.     Six (6) photographs (2″ x 2″) with white plain background, signed on the front left side.

4.     Medical Certification (DFA Form No. 11) duly accomplished by any physician whose signature must be notarized by a notary public. Must be submitted together with chest x-ray in digital image (CD format) and laboratory reports (original and two copies). Medical report must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to date of filing of application.

5.     Police Clearance Certificate taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.

6.     Proof of the applicant’s financial capacity (e.g. title of real estate property, investment certificate, bank certificate of existing checking or savings account, or notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines).

7.     Visa fee of US$150.00 (Money order only; cash and personal checks not accepted. Money order has to be addressed to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York”.

Please submit above documents in triplicate, arranged in the following order/sequence:

  • First Set – All original documents.
  • Second Set – Original FA Form No. 3 and copies of all other documents.
  • Third Set – same as second set.

The Visa officer will call /email you on your schedule for personal appearance and interview once your applications has been evaluated.

13(D)

13(D) is an immigrant visa issued to a woman who was a citizen of the Philippines and who lost her citizenship because of her marriage to an alien or by reason of the loss of Philippine citizenship by her husband, and her unmarried child under twenty-one, if accompanying or following to join her.

Eligibility:

  • Substantial proof that original entry and admission to the Philippines is lawful. 
  • Applicant must establish animus revertendi or an intention to return to an unrelinquished residence in the Philippines.
  • Applicant has no record of any derogatory information against the applicant in any local or foreign law enforcement agency. 

Requirements:

1.     US Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines. If not a US Citizen, applicant must show proof of legal residence in the US, in addition to the valid Foreign Passport.

2.     Duly-accomplished application form FA Form No. 3. (Duly notarized by a notary public)

3.     Six (6) photographs (2″ x 2″) with white plain background, signed on the front left side.

4.     Medical Certification (DFA Form No. 11) duly accomplished by any physician whose signature must be notarized by a notary public. Must be submitted together with chest x-ray in digital image (CD format) and laboratory reports (original and two copies). Medical report must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to date of filing of application.

5.     Police Clearance Certificate taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.

6.     Proof of the applicant’s financial capacity (e.g. title of real estate property, investment certificate, bank certificate of existing checking or savings account, or notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines).

7.     Visa fee of US$150.00 (Money order only; cash and personal checks not accepted. Money order has to be addressed to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York”.

Please submit above documents in triplicate, arranged in the following order/sequence:

  • First Set – All original documents.
  • Second Set – Original FA Form No. 3 and copies of all other documents.
  • Third Set – same as second set.

The Visa officer will call /email you on your schedule for personal appearance and interview once your applications has been evaluated.

13(E)

13(E) is an immigrant visa issued to a person previously lawfully admitted into the Philippines for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad to an unrelinquished residence in the Philippines.

Application can be filed at the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines. 

Please click the link below to check the requirements:

http://www.immigration.gov.ph/visa-requirements/immigrant-visa/returning-resident

13(F)

13(F) is an immigrant visa issued to the wife or the husband or the unmarried child under twenty-one years of age, of an alien lawfully admitted in the Philippines for permanent residence prior to the date on which the Immigration Act of the Philippines becomes effective and who is resident therein.

13(G)

13(G) is an immigrant visa issued to a natural born citizen of the Philippines, who has been naturalized in foreign country. [As amended by Republic Act No. 4376]

Eligibility:

  • Proof of being a natural-born citizen of the Philippines (i.e. NSO-issued birth certificate). 
  • Naturalization papers in a foreign country. 
  • Applicant has no record of any derogatory information against the applicant in any local or foreign law enforcement agency. 
  • Applicant must intend to reside permanently in the Philippines.

Requirements:

1.     US Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines. If not a US Citizen, applicant must show proof of legal residence in the US, in addition to the valid Foreign Passport.

2.     Duly-accomplished application form FA Form No. 3. (Duly notarized by a notary public)

3.     Six (6) photographs (2″ x 2″) with white plain background, signed on the front left side.

4.     Medical Certification (DFA Form No. 11) duly accomplished by any physician whose signature must be notarized by a notary public. Must be submitted together with chest x-ray in digital image (CD format) and laboratory reports (original and two copies). Medical report must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to date of filing of application.

5.     Police Clearance Certificate taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.

6.     Proof of the applicant’s financial capacity (e.g. title of real estate property, investment certificate, bank certificate of existing checking or savings account, or notarized Affidavit of Support from a relative in the Philippines).

7.     Visa fee of US$150.00 (Money order only; cash and personal checks not accepted. Money order has to be addressed to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York”.

Please submit above documents in triplicate, arranged in the following order/sequence:

  • First Set – All original documents.
  • Second Set – Original FA Form No. 3 and copies of all other documents.
  • Third Set – same as second set.

The Visa officer will call /email you on your schedule for personal appearance and interview once your applications has been evaluated.