2023-2024 Philippine SEC 13 amnesty visa quota out

Another year is coming. As we all know, there are only 50 places for the Philippine amnesty visa in each country every year. If the number of places is full, there will be no more. Therefore, when these places are released every year, they will soon be robbed. So is the Philippine amnesty visa available for the new year?

It hasn't been released yet, but the quota is expected to be released next week, so friends who want this quota can prepare in advance.

Introduction to SEC13 amnesty visa

Philippine sec13 quota immigration visa (Philippine amnesty immigration visa is also called sec13 and quota), which is the highest quota green card in the Philippines. Based on the principle of reciprocity, the Philippine government grants foreign citizens the privilege of immigration, and grants each country 50 quotas every year. With this immigration privilege, you can stay in the Philippines for a long time and do business in the Philippines after obtaining an immigration visa. The ID card of this visa is valid for five years. After five years, it will be automatically renewed after updating ICARD information. The visa itself will never expire. This visa can bring your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 to obtain a permanent residence visa, which is really a way to achieve permanent residence in the Philippines from generation to generation.

For the definition of amnesty visa, please refer to：THE PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED （Philippine Immigration Act, 1940 Amendment，The bill is also called COMMONWEALTH ACT NO.614）Nationals of countries which have diplomatic relations with the Philippines and grant the Filipinos the same immigration privileges under the principle of reciprocity which shall not be in excess of fifty (50) of any one nationality or without nationality for any one calendar year。

To sum up, people with capital, talent, health and legal residence are required to apply for an amnesty visa. If you get an amnesty visa, you will have permanent resident status in the Philippines; Even under the current situation that the epidemic situation restricts entry, they can enter the country safely. It is especially popular among Chinese, Korean and Japanese nationals. According to the meaning of the relevant immigration laws and the common sayings among Chinese people over the years, this visa is called "amnesty visa". After being approved, you can choose to apply for Philippine citizenship 5-10 years later. This visa is a permanent visa. Unlike retired immigrants or investment immigrants, who have age and other ancillary requirements, this visa has the advantage of one-time acquisition and permanent validity. The cost of card replacement is very low, and this identity can be inherited. In short, there are many benefits. Therefore, it is generally known as the "Philippine Super Immigration Amnesty" visa. There are many benefits of the amnesty immigrant visa, but there is a key point. There are very few quotas. In addition, the high-level government agencies of the Philippines (such as the President's Foreign Minister, the Director of Immigration, the Minister of Justice, etc.) send some quotas in the name of the country every year. Therefore, in fact, there are too few quotas, which can help us understand why there are so few people who really know.

Advantages of SEC13 amnesty visa

• 1、 After 5-10 years of obtaining the identity and meeting the living conditions, you can formally apply for naturalization. Filipino passport is the only legal identity for naturalization. The passport issued by the passport is born in China, so you can use the Immigration and Exit Administration normally. In addition, the Philippines allows you to hold dual passport, which can achieve dual citizenship status, It is the only legal and compliant formal application way for naturalization in the Philippines at present (naturalization of other countries with special national honors and contributions approved by the President is not counted, because the probability is almost zero).
• 2、 You can work legally in the Philippines without additional application for work permit.
• 3、 You can apply for immigration from other countries as a third country green card.
• 4、 You can go to school in the Philippines. The policies and fees are the same as those of local students. You can also return to China as an overseas Chinese student to participate in the college entrance examination.
• 5、 Only the Philippine local crime free certificate is required, not the Chinese crime free certificate.
• 6、 Children can inherit this status from generation to generation.

Conditions for applying for SEC13 amnesty visa

Foreign persons with citizenship (except those countries not allowed to apply as listed by the Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Department)
At least 18 years old

• Passport valid for 6 months
• I need to be in the Philippines
• No criminal record (Philippines No Crime Certificate NBI Clearance)
• Physical examination report (local hospital in the Philippines)
  Bureau of Quarantine
• Bank deposit certificate, the balance is more than 2.5 million pesos, and the qualification certificate for investment in the Philippines is more than 50000 dollars.
• Household registration book (or marriage certificate, double certification is required; children need to be under 21 years old; this information is not required for single application)
  If children join, notarization of birth certificate is required

SEC13 Amnesty Visa Process

• Step 1: Prepare documents and forms
• Step 2: Open an account in the Philippines and deposit 2.5 million Philippine Dollars
• Step 3: Submit application documents
• Step 4: Attend the hearing and pass the application resolution.
• Step 5: Apply for ACR I-card
• Step 6: Quota visa approved, ACR I-card approved

List of materials for SEC13 amnesty visa           

• 1. Certificate of deposit
• 2. Passport, valid for more than 6 months
• 3. Marriage notarization and consulate certification (required for spouse application)
• 4. Birth notarization and consulate certification (required by the child along with the application)
• 5. Crime free notarization and consulate certification (required for applicants over 16 years old)
• 6. Physical examination

Advantages and disadvantages of SEC13 amnesty visa

• Get your green card in one step
• Handling materials is very simple
• Deposit in your own name without any risk
• Can bring spouse and unmarried children under 21
• Holding the green card for 5 years can apply for naturalization in the Philippines
• It is particularly convenient to use foreign passports for entry and exit
• The number of passports open to China is tight and often there is no quota
• It is difficult to obtain the quota, and the donation purchase cost is high