13A visa | Spouse Visa or Visa by Marriage
The 13A Visa, also known as the Spouse Visa, is issued to foreign nationals who are legally married to a Filipino citizen. This type of Visa and Immigration in the Philippines is designed to support international families, promoting ease of relocation and providing a pathway for long-term residency.
The initial probationary 13A visa or 13A marriage visa application is valid for 1 year and renewable to a permanent status. Once converted to permanent, the Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) Card is valid for every 5 years.
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Key Points to Know - Spouse Visa
- Foreign nationals married to a Filipino spouse may be able to leave the Philippines while the 13a visa application is in process.
- Need to secure an ECC – B when leaving the country. It can be paid upon departure at the airport, or through the Bureau of Immigration eServices’ website.
- The visa comes with an Alien Registration Card (ACR) Card.
- In case of the death, separation, or divorce of a Filipino national, the 13A visa needs to be canceled. The foreign national will then need to revert to a tourist visa status.
- No need to secure a working permit if you will be working in the Philippines on a 13a visa.
13A Visa Application - Requirements
To apply for the 13A Visa in the Philippines, you will need:
- Templates
- Original Passport
- Birth Certificate of Filipino Spouse – It should be issued by the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA).
- Marriage Certificate – If the marriage was done outside the Philippines, the certificate must be apostilled by the issuing agency or authenticated by the Philippine Embassy.
- NBI Clearance (if application is filed 6 months or more after first arrival in the Philippines)
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