13Quota Visa Vs Other Permanent Resident Visa

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I was looking all about 13Quota Visa information but nothing posted about it that informative but an old approach bidding 200k, 180k etc. for a slot for different nationalities. Heres now 13Quota Visa comparison VS other permanent Visa.

What is a 13QUOTA VISA?

A 13Quota Visa is a permanent resident visa for those foreigners (even if not married to Filipino citizen) who wants to settle here in the Philippines for business,pleasure or to retire. This is also for aliens who will invest in the Philippines or has a special qualification which has advanced the Philippine national interest fifty(50) of any nationality or without nationality for anyone calendar year

What are the qualifications?

To qualify for quota immigrant visa, the applicant must establish that:

1. He is in possession of a valid passport (or equivalent document) and visa at the time he files his application);

2. He does not belong to any class of excludible or deportable foreign nationals enumerated under Sec.29 and 37 of the PIA respectively;

3. There is a reciprocity arrangement between his country and the Philippines based on but not limited to the Department of Foreign Affairs circulars and issuances, provided that this requirement shall be waived in case stateless persons;

4.He is among the preferred classes of foreign nationals as specified in item II thereof.

Can I include my family to my application for 13Quota Visa?

YES. They can be dependent to your application which includes your wife and children provided that you can support the documentary requirements for them. (Marriage Contract Authenticated by Philippine Embassy fr. the country of Origin, Birth Certificate/s of child/children Authenticated by the Philippine Embassy by the country of origin)

What are the documentary requirements for 13Quota Visa?

Notarized letter -request stating that:

a. he is possession of a valid passport (or equivalent document) and passport showing admission stamp and authorized stay;

4. Proof of applicants special qualifications like academic degrees,awards,certificates of recognition and other document attesting to applicant’s special qualifications,skills or knowledge or

Proof of financial capacity or investment including but not limited to: (For Principal applicant- Petitioner only)

a. Bank certification of inward remittance amounting to at least US$50,000.00 or equivalent in other foreign currency

b. Duly certified documents evidencing ownership/purchase of a condominium unit(s) acquired within four(4)years prior to filing the quota immigrant may be considered.

c. Duly certified documents showing ownership of or investment in an existing corporation,business,enterprise or concern Shares of stock or other equivalent proof of ownership in a corporation or concern acquired within four(4) years prior to filing the application may be considered

5. Original copy of stamp issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and appearing in applicants passport or travel document and certification from a government health institution that applicant is physically and mentally fit; (for each applicant,Petitioner and dependents)

6. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; (for each applicant, Petitioner and dependents)

7. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance (for each applicant, Petitioner and dependents)

8. Clearance from the Law Enforcement Agency of the Applicants country of origin or residence provided that this requirements may be waived if the applicant has stayed in the Philippines more than two years and (No need police clearance if the applicant stayed for 2 years here in the Philippines)

9. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (for each applicant/petitioner and dependents)

What are the benefits of acquiring 13Quota Visa?

With 13Quota Visa you and your family can live, study, work or do business in the Philippines without the hassle of getting a tourist visa extension every month and leave the country every 16mos. No need to get an Alien Employment Permit for those 13Quota Visa holder if they wish to work or practice their profession or do business)

Annual fee is only P310

What are the fees?

SECTION 13 QUOTA (CONVERSION) ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 YEAR PRINCIPAL DEPSPOUSE DEP-BELOW 16 DEP-BELOW 14

• APPLICATION FEE
  

P 1,000.00 P 1,000.00 P 1,000.00 P 1,000.00

• CERTIFICATE FEE
  

500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

• ICR (IMMIGRANT CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE)
  

1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00

• CRTV (CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE FOR TEM VISITOR)
  

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

• IMPLEMENTATION FEE
  

2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00

• EXTENSION FEE
  

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

• FORM
  

100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

• SERVICE FEE
  

200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

• A-CENT
  

0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00

• ACR (ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION)
  

1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00

• CHANGE OF STATUS
  

600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00

• HEAD TAX
  

250.00 250.00 0.00 0.00

• PASSPORT VISA
  

200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

• LEGAL RESEARCH FEE
  

80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00

• EXPRESS LANE FEE (CERTIFICATION)
  

500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

• EXPRESS LANE FEE (FILING)
  

500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

• EXPRESS LANE FEE (IMPLEMENTATION)
  

1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

• EXPRESS LANE FEE (I-CARD PROCESSING)
  

500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 TOTAL P 18,830.00 P 18,830.00 P 7,870.00 P 7,370.00

• Additional I-card fee (based on current exchange rate)
  

US $ 50.00 US $ 50.00 US $ 50.00

(One time payment)

However the applicant needs to attend the hearing if he/she or his family is qualify for this visa.