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Philippines Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A) — probationary

6 facts quoted from the official source

A foreign national may convert to a probationary non-quota immigrant visa on the basis of a valid marriage to a Philippine citizen.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusSection 13(a) is available where reciprocity requirements are met.
  • Qualifying family relationshipValid marriage to a Philippine citizen.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsDependent unmarried children below 21 may be included upon proof of relationship.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Dependent-family rightsDependent unmarried children below 21 may be included upon proof of relationship.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feePublished principal fee is PHP 8,620 plus the ACR I-Card fee, subject to the authority's change warning.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe initial non-quota immigrant status is probationary and valid for one year.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Philippines?
The official source states: A foreign national may convert to a probationary non-quota immigrant visa on the basis of a valid marriage to a Philippine citizen.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.ph page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.phLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Philippines government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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