How to apply for a marriage visa for Philippines 9G work visa

Philippines 9G Work Visa to Marriage Visa Full Guide (Process+Time+Cost+Conditions)

With the continuous adjustment of various policies in the Philippines, many friends still have questions about a customer who consulted us about EasyGo related business today. Just today, a customer consulted our EasyGo International online customer service: "He is currently working in the Philippines and got married to his Filipino girlfriend during this period. He wants to apply for a Philippine marriage visa and asked how to apply." Next, EasyGo International's professional consultant will share with you a complete guide on converting a 9-G work visa to a marriage visa in the Philippines, answering core questions such as the application process, time, cost, and conditions, and helping to successfully complete the application process.

1、 Core premise: Application requirements for Philippine marriage visa (13A visa)

The Philippine Marriage Visa (core of which is the 13A Marriage Visa) is a long-term residence visa issued by the Philippine Immigration Department to foreign nationals who have legally married Philippine citizens. To apply for a 9G work visa, two core conditions must be met: 1 I am legally married to a Filipino citizen and hold a marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Bureau of Statistics (PSA); 2. For a 9G work visa, the visa reduction procedures must be completed first, and the work visa status must be lifted before submitting the marriage visa application; 3. No record of being blacklisted by the Philippine Immigration Department or violating any laws or regulations.

2、 Core question: How many days does it take for a Philippine 9G work visa to be converted to a marriage visa? (Processing time)

The processing time mainly depends on the processing method, which is divided into two types: individual processing and institutional agency processing. The specific time frame is based on practical experience and is summarized as follows:

-Individual self processing: The process is cumbersome and requires travel to multiple departments, with a 9-G work visa reduction period of about 1-2 months and a marriage visa application period of about 5-6 months, totaling 6-8 months;

-EasyGo agency (recommended): Efficient and simplified process, 9G work visa reduction only takes one week to process, marriage visa application cycle only takes 2-3 months, with dedicated personnel throughout the process, greatly saving time and costs.

3、 Philippine 9G work visa to marriage visa application process (core steps)

The processing needs to be completed in order, including visa reduction, material preparation, and departmental submission, and should be coordinated with the Philippine Immigration Department, NBI, and other departments. The streamlined core process is as follows:

1. Work visa reduction: First, handle the reduction procedures for the 9G work visa and lift the work residence status (entrusted agency only takes one week);

2. Material preparation: Prepare all personal, marital, and supporting materials (details see below), with a focus on preparing the NBI certificate of no criminal record [1];

3. NBI review: I went to the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) in the Philippines to enter ten fingerprints and apply for a certificate of no criminal record;

4. Submit the application: Bring all necessary documents to the Philippine Immigration Department to submit the marriage visa application;

5. Payment of fees: After submitting the materials, pay the processing fees as required and receive the payment voucher;

6. Face to face fingerprinting: After the immigration department verifies that the materials are correct, the applicant and their Philippine spouse will jointly go to the immigration department for an interview and fingerprinting;

7. Visa collection: After passing the secondary review, wait for the immigration office to issue a marriage visa and complete the transfer.

4、 Core question: What are the details of the processing fees required for handling?

The processing fee for converting a Philippine 9G work visa to a marriage visa does not have a fixed and unified standard, and the fee is transparent without any hidden expenses. The specific explanation is as follows:

-Cost composition: mainly including 9G work visa reduction fee, NBI no crime certificate processing fee, immigration marriage visa application fee, material review fee, and additional reasonable service fee for entrusted agency;

-Quotation consultation: Due to the impact of processing time and material availability, if you want to obtain an accurate quotation, you can contact EasyGo International's official customer service. We will provide a recent market quotation as soon as possible, clearly informing each expense.

5、 Required documents for processing (simplified essential version)

The materials must comply with the requirements of the immigration bureau and NBI review [2]. The core required materials are organized as follows to avoid omissions:

-Personal documents: applicant's valid passport, 2-inch white background ID photo, original 9G work visa, and visa reduction certificate;

-Marriage materials: original and photocopy of PSA marriage certificate, wedding or life photos of both parties (auxiliary proof of marriage authenticity) [2];

-Supplementary materials: NBI certificate of no criminal record, PSA birth certificate of Filipino spouse, and local identity document [2];

-Agency materials: When entrusting EasyGo International agency, an authorization letter from the applicant is required.

6、 Avoiding pitfalls tips+service instructions

1. The 9G work visa cannot be directly converted to a marriage visa and must be downgraded first, otherwise the immigration office will reject the application; 2. The NBI certificate of no criminal record must be personally processed (with fingerprints recorded) and cannot be processed on behalf of others; 3. Marriage documents must be genuine and valid. False marriage certificates will result in visa rejection and blacklisting; 4. The personal application process is cumbersome and time-consuming. Entrusting us to handle it can fully connect with the immigration bureau NBI， Efficiently complete the transfer process.

If you have any questions about the process, processing time, processing fees, application conditions, or NBI no criminal certificate application for converting a Philippine 9G work visa to a marriage visa, please feel free to contact EasyGo International's official customer service at any time. We will provide professional answers and one-stop assistance to help you efficiently complete the transfer.