Married to a Filipino?

Apply for Spousal Visa in the Philippines



Learn more about the 13A Visa, a spouse visa that grants foreign spouses the opportunity to live permanently and work in the Philippines.


Who is Qualified for the 13A Visa?

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How does 13A Visa work?

The 13A Spousal Visa entails a 2-stage process, offering a seamless pathway to long-term residency in the Philippines

Stage 1: Conversion to 13A Probationary Residency

In this stage:
✔️ The applicant is granted a 13A probationary visa
✔️ An ACR I Card (Alien Certificate of Registration) is issued, valid for 1 year
✔️ This period allows the foreign spouse to live in the Philippines while under review

Stage 2: Amendment to 13A Permanent Residency

After one year:
✔️ The applicant may apply to convert to a 13A permanent resident visa
✔️ The visa holder receives a renewable 5-year ACR I Card
✔️ This offers long-term immigration stability for foreign spouses of Filipino citizens


Spousal Visa Options for Foreign Spouses
13A Probationary

Qualifications
✓ Legally married to a Filipino citizen
✓ Foreign spouse must be under EO48 or non-visa required countries
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13A Permanent

Qualifications
✓ Legally married to a Filipino citizen
✓ Foreign spouse must be under EO48 or non-visa required countries
✓ Valid 13a probationary visa
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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV - Probationary)

Qualifications
✓ Legally married to a Filipino citizen
✓ Foreign spouse must be under visa required countries
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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV - Permanent)

Qualifications
✓ Legally married to a Filipino citizen
✓ Foreign spouse must be under visa required countries
✓ Valid trv probationary visa
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