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Philippines Spouse of a citizen (temporary)
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) by Marriage to a Filipino Citizen
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen (temporary) is a spouse visas route for Philippines. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ₱8,620 ≈ $140 · +4 more
Cost, time and long term
Government fees₱8,620 ≈ $140 · +4 more
- PHP 8,620 (≈ $140)Conversion fee for the principal applicant; the same amount applies to a dependent spouse and to each dependent child.
- PHP 13,100 (≈ $210)Fee for each extension of the TRV, principal applicant and each dependant.
- $50Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year card.
- PHP 37,060 (≈ $590)Conversion fee for an Indian national married to a Filipino citizen, who receives a TRV for one year; the same amount applies to dependants.
- PHP 29,260 (≈ $470)Fee for the 5-year extension of the TRV of an Indian national married to a Filipino citizen.
RenewalRenewable
The visa is renewed by separate extension applications.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 10 years of residence
Naturalization needs continuous residence in the Philippines of at least 10 years, reduced to 5 years for some petitioners, such as those who held government office or established a new industry or useful invention.
Presence rulesStay rule
Registered foreigners must report in person to the Bureau of Immigration within the first 60 days of every calendar year, and biometrics are recaptured every 5 years for applicants aged 11 and over.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs earlier residence or an existing status in Philippines
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is married to a Philippine citizen.
- The applicant's country has no reciprocity agreement with the Philippines, so the 13A visa is unavailable.
What you must show1
- The conversion fee is PHP 8,620 (≈ $140) for the principal applicant and each dependant, plus the ACR I-Card fee of USD 50.
Documents2
- The applicant files the completed application form, passport and the Bureau document checklist.
- Information on the applicant's children is added where children are included.
Steps3
- The applicant submits the application to the Central Receiving Unit and pays the visa and courier fees.
- The applicant attends the hearing and has biometrics taken for the ACR I-Card.
- The passport stays with the Bureau during processing and is returned by courier.
After you arrive2
- Each extension is a separate application costing PHP 13,100 (≈ $210).
- Biometrics are recaptured every 5 years for applicants aged 11 and over, and at every extension for those aged 10 and under.
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
Temporary resident visa for the foreign husband or wife of a Philippine citizen whose country has no reciprocity agreement with the Philippines. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PHP 8,620 (≈ $140) · Conversion fee for the principal applicant; the same amount applies to a dependent spouse and to each dependent child. 1
- A fee of PHP 13,100 (≈ $210) · Fee for each extension of the TRV, principal applicant and each dependant. 1
- A fee of $50 · Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year card. 1
- A fee of PHP 37,060 (≈ $590) · Conversion fee for an Indian national married to a Filipino citizen, who receives a TRV for one year; the same amount applies to dependants. 1
- A fee of PHP 29,260 (≈ $470) · Fee for the 5-year extension of the TRV of an Indian national married to a Filipino citizen. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is married to a Philippine citizen. 1 2
- The applicant's country has no reciprocity agreement with the Philippines, so the 13A visa is unavailable. 1 2
- The conversion fee is PHP 8,620 (≈ $140) for the principal applicant and each dependant, plus the ACR I-Card fee of USD 50. 1
- The applicant files the completed application form, passport and the Bureau document checklist. 1
- Information on the applicant's children is added where children are included. 1
- The applicant submits the application to the Central Receiving Unit and pays the visa and courier fees. 1
- The applicant attends the hearing and has biometrics taken for the ACR I-Card. 1
- The passport stays with the Bureau during processing and is returned by courier. 1
- Each extension is a separate application costing PHP 13,100 (≈ $210). 1
- Biometrics are recaptured every 5 years for applicants aged 11 and over, and at every extension for those aged 10 and under. 1
Stay
- Granted on conversion of an existing stay and renewed by separate extension applications; an Indian national receives a 1-year TRV on conversion and a 5-year extension.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
A dependent spouse and dependent children can be included; each pays the same fee as the principal applicant.
Fine print
The Bureau of Immigration page says its fees are "updated as of 11 April 2014 and may change without prior notice", so the peso amounts shown here are indicative.
Official sources
- Temporary Resident Visa (TRV): conversion and extension by marriage · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen (temporary) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen (temporary) | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a citizen United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen (temporary)?
A fee of PHP 8,620 (≈ $140). Conversion fee for the principal applicant; the same amount applies to a dependent spouse and to each dependent child. A fee of PHP 13,100 (≈ $210). Fee for each extension of the TRV, principal applicant and each dependant. A fee of $50. Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year card. A fee of PHP 37,060 (≈ $590). Conversion fee for an Indian national married to a Filipino citizen, who receives a TRV for one year; the same amount applies to dependants.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen (temporary)?
Granted on conversion of an existing stay and renewed by separate extension applications; an Indian national receives a 1-year TRV on conversion and a 5-year extension.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen (temporary)?
A dependent spouse and dependent children can be included; each pays the same fee as the principal applicant.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 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.
- Temporary Resident Visa (TRV): conversion and extension by marriage · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
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