Philippines - Apply to Include Dependent In a Pre-Arranged Employee Visa

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply to Include Dependent In a Pre-Arranged Employee Visa, the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration offices link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a visa through the post.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 – 45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant
• Duly accomplished CGAF form
• Joint affidavit of continuous cohabitation of applicant and the petitioning dependent
• Photocopy of passport bio-page
• Valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
• BI Clearance Certificate; and
• Original or certified true copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance,

Office Locations & Contacts

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Main Office
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769.
Fax No. (632) 338-4538
Website link

CEBU
BI Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebue.
Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.

DAVAO
BI Regional Office – Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City,
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
Contact details link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The DFA Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA)
ASEANA Business Park,
Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. cor. Bradco Ave., Brgy. Tambo,
Paranaque City 1700 PHL
Email: [email protected],
Contact details link
Embassies and consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply to Include Dependent In a Pre-Arranged Employee Visa is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request. Fee may vary for countries and it will be determined by the visa officers.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Enter legibly all the information required into the appropriate spaces on the form. If the information required is not applicable. please write "N/A Do not leave any item blank. Your answers must be in English and all entries must be in CAPITAL LETTERS using English characters only.
• The Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) must be accomplished in Iwo (2) ORIGIMAL copies. The first copy shall be submitted together with all the documents
• All documents required for submission must be complied with. arranged in the order as listed in the Checklist of Documentary Requirements
• All sworn statements or affidavits must be original and duly notarized.
• If the application is filed by an authorized representative. attach a photocopy of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Accreditation on Identification
• The applicant and/or petitioner must always bring his her original passport and/or valid ID (if Filipino) upon evaluation or interview by Elisa Officers.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Civil status
• Citizenship
• Marital status
• Telephone/mobile number
• Signature
• Details of the dependent

Need for the Document

• Pre-arranged employment visas under Section 9 (g) of the Immigration Act are issued to foreigners proceeding to the Philippines to engage in any lawful occupation, whether for wages or salary or for other form of compensation where legitimate employer-employee relations exist.

Information which might help

• A dependant is a person who relies on another as a primary source of income. A common-law spouse who is financially supported by their partner may also be included in this definition. In some jurisdictions, supporting a dependant may enable the provider to claim a tax deduction.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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