Philippines Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Temporary visas in the Philippines

  Non-immigrant visas

  There are several different types of non-immigrant visas available depending on your circumstances.

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  Immigrant visas

  Are you quota or non-quota?

  For those people wishing to stay in the Philippines more permanently there are two types of immigrant visas. Which one you can apply for depends on your circumstances.

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  The ACR I-card

  What it is and how to get one

  The ACR I-card (Alien Certificate of Registration card) has replaced the paper documentation that was previously required to register foreigners and helps automate the registration process.

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  Filipino citizenship

  How to acquire citizenship

  If you were not born in the Philippines or your parents are not Filipino you can still apply for citizenship providing you meet a number of criteria.

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