Hi Chat,

Depending on his nationality, you may not need formal tourist visa. The Philippines allows 157 countries visa-free entry into the Philippines. If he arrives visa-free, he can apply to a 13a temporary once you guys get married.

If you read my Foreigner's Guide To Getting Married In The Philippines, you can find all the requirements.

Additionally, if you want someone to handle your 13a visa application or if you have any questions about the process, we have a 1 hour visa consultation available.

Cheers,

Marco

Marco i am married to a Filapina and we have been together here in the UK since JAN 2019 we married April 2019.
Unfortunately my health is not great and my wife and i will arrive in Philippines September 1 .
The next day i will see the renal specialist Charito Malong at ST THOMAS UST hospital Manila and be tested and hopefully permitted to follow the medical advice of this respected physician.
The climate and natural food in Philippines certainly improves my health statistics , so even if a cure is not possible i intend on ending my days at a little residence we have access to at the beach in Kota Kelaurga Batangas.
So i feel the 13 a visa is essential .
Last year when we travelled to Manila my passport was stamped with a 1 year visa .
Upon producing our marriage certificate.
We are travelling on a one way flight because we have no idea how long we will stay because of medical treatment .
it says if i go out from the UK on a one way flight i need to show a ticket to another country before the visa expires.
Do i need to do this if my intent is to obtain a 13a temporary visa initially before securing a permanent 13a ?.
Would any proof of intent to apply for this visa allow me past immigration at Manila ?.
Finally i am interested in the 1 hour help you mention.
But most of all a informative list and criteria for supporting documents i would need to carry with me before we take our flight out of the UK August 31.
Can you please advise sir .
Charlie ,husband of Marissa Amosco

Hi Charles,

Thanks for reaching out.
If you are traveling with your wife and she was or is a Philippine citizen (Balikbayan), then you are exempt from the onward departure ticket requirement.

For long-term visas, you have the option of

• the 13a (marriage visa) or
• the SRRV Human Touch (for foreigners requiring medical care).

Both are long term visas, but the timeline, requirements, and costs differ.

If you would like to understand all your options, we can provide a one-hour Philippines visa consultation.

Let me know if we can help.

Cheers,

Marco

Hi Marco,

I have no idea on how to start the process for my husband's visa in the Philippines. By the way I am a Filipino citizen and my husband is British national, we are planning to settle down in the Philippines we are currently living/working abroad in Saudi Arabia. We got married in Georgia 🇬🇪 and I still didn't register our marriage papers in the Philippines. How can I start getting him a visa permanently or probationary when we will arrive.

Thank you.

Hi Elie, I would be happy to help you out with the Philippine visa process. I feel your frustration. Spending hours researching the web for outdated answers or getting contradictory information from different sources is infuriating. I have Visa and Immigration specialists ready to help cut through the government red tape, simplify your immigration process, and make obtaining your visa easier.

There is lots of free information on the site, you can start with the 13a Probationary How-to process.

If you would like some personalized assistance, there are two options:

1) Do-it-yourself Visa Application with our help- This option is for the DIY-type that doesn't mind the paperwork and dealing with government bureaucracy. A Visa Specialist will provide a one-hour consultation where you can ask questions, learn the pitfalls to avoid, and get a personalized plan on how to apply for the visa yourself.

2) Concierge Full-Service Visa- Have a Visa Specialist handle the filing and paperwork on your behalf. They handle the heavy lifting and deal with Immigration authorities to save you the headaches.
Both options have the same starting point. Please complete this onboarding form to begin.

https://nomadicfire.com/philippines-visa-consultation

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

On Sun, Oct 8, 2023, 9:58 PM David A Brown wrote:
Hi and thank you for your information. I've been living in the Philippines almost 2 years and just completed my 13a visa to permanent. I'm living on a menial Social Security and was curious if your site also has information as to how I can travel back to the US with my wife so she can see America with her own eyes and we both will be there as tourist.   Your site for 13a conversion to 13a permanent is excellent and wish I had seen it sooner. Thanks again

Hi David, Thank you for the kind words and congratulations on getting permanent residency in the Philippines. At the moment, we focus on helping US citizens retire abroad, so I don't currently have any information on how to help your new wife get a tourist visa to the United States. Good luck.

How much does it cost A13 my wife is filipino

Hi Julian, you can find the breakdown of the 13a visa costs here. Remember, if you apply for the marriage visa in the Philippines, you will need to pay twice: once for the temporary, then another time for the permanent.

Hello,

I have a question about the Permanent
Residence visa.
I am from the US and living here in Manila.
I will marry soon to a Philippine citizen.
One of the requirements is proof I have
the financial ability to support myself
and my family. I have seen that I
need to have $10,000 US dollars
in a bank account. I have a bank
statement from two months ago
showing it. Will that be ok?

Also, I have two pensions that
that I receive monthly. Will
that work for
proof of income?

The 13A requires of cause an applicant to be financially viable to stay here, how much do I need in a bank here or overseas to be approved? I don't currently have an income as I am a few years from retirement age in Australia (67l

Hi Virgil, are you considering the 13a Marriage visa or a different permanent residence visa, like the SRRV, which requires a bank deposit?

It will be for the 13a Marriage visa for Permanente Resident. Now I can't open a bank account with a 6-month visa and ACR I card.

Hi
I'm a UK citizen, planning on marrying my filipino fiance in June. I will then apply for 13a Spouse visa, but I'm confused at how I can stay in the Philippines while my application is processed. Can you advise how I can stay there while I apply?
Many thanks

Hi Matt, UK citizens get visa-free access to the Philippines for 30 days. After the initial 30 days, you can extend your visa online or at a local Bureau of Immigration branch. If you have any additional questions about your visa extensions or the 13a visa application, give me call.