Philippines · Student
Philippines Student visa (9F)
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Key facts
Student visa (9F) is a student route for Philippines. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ₱9,720 ≈ $150 · +2 more
Cost, time and long term
Government fees₱9,720 ≈ $150 · +2 more
- PHP 9,720 (≈ $150)Total government fee for the principal applicant on conversion to a student visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration.
- PHP 4,020 (≈ $64)Total government fee for each extension of the student visa.
- $50Additional fee for the ACR I-Card.
RenewalRenewable
Extensions are filed with the Bureau of Immigration while you continue the course.
Bureau of Immigration, PhilippinesBureau of Immigration of the Philippines
Presence rulesStay rule
All registered foreigners must report in person to the Bureau of Immigration within the first 60 days of every calendar year.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Philippines
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant is at least 18 years old.
- The applicant takes a course higher than high school at a university, seminary or college.
- Only schools accredited by the Bureau of Immigration may enrol foreign students.
- Students under 18 or taking non-degree courses use a Special Study Permit, which is issued under a temporary visitor visa and is not a visa.
What you must show1
- The student shows sufficient means of support for education in the Philippines.
What happens at day 180
How Philippines decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 180 days in a calendar yearA non-resident alien who stays in the Philippines for an aggregate of more than 180 days during a calendar year is deemed to be doing business in the Philippines and is taxed at the graduated rates instead of the flat 25%.
- Foreign-source income
Territorial (non-residents)
All tax rules for Philippines Tax records checked
Full official text
Visa for foreign students aged 18 or over taking a course higher than high school at a university, seminary or college accredited by the Bureau of Immigration. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PHP 9,720 (≈ $150) · Total government fee for the principal applicant on conversion to a student visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. 2
- A fee of PHP 4,020 (≈ $64) · Total government fee for each extension of the student visa. 2
- A fee of $50 · Additional fee for the ACR I-Card. 2
Requirements
- The applicant is at least 18 years old. 1 2
- The applicant takes a course higher than high school at a university, seminary or college. 1 2
- Only schools accredited by the Bureau of Immigration may enrol foreign students. 1
- Students under 18 or taking non-degree courses use a Special Study Permit, which is issued under a temporary visitor visa and is not a visa. 1
- The student shows sufficient means of support for education in the Philippines. 1
Stay
- Valid for the course of study; extensions are filed with the Bureau of Immigration while the student continues the course.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to all nationalities subject to the visa requirements for their country.
Work
Study only.
Official sources
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Student Visa (9F) · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
Student visa (9F) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa (9F) | – | – | Limited |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student visa (9F)?
A fee of PHP 9,720 (≈ $150). Total government fee for the principal applicant on conversion to a student visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. A fee of PHP 4,020 (≈ $64). Total government fee for each extension of the student visa. A fee of $50. Additional fee for the ACR I-Card.
How long can I stay on the Student visa (9F)?
Valid for the course of study; extensions are filed with the Bureau of Immigration while the student continues the course.
Can I work on the Student visa (9F)?
Limited. Study only.
How are Student visa (9F) holders taxed in Philippines?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student visa (9F). The standard rules apply: Non-resident aliens are taxed only on income from sources within the Philippines (NIRC section 23). A non-resident alien who stays more than 180 days in a calendar year is treated as doing business in the Philippines and pays the same graduated rates as residents on that income; one who is not engaged in trade or business pays a flat 25% on gross Philippine-source income (section 25).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Student Visa (9F) · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
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