Checklist of documentary requirements

1. Joint letter of request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead with dry seal;

2. Duly accomplished Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) For Student Visa and Special Study Permit (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0); (Prepare two (2) copies. The other CGAF copy is for the Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) I-Card Application.);

3. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;

4. Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal;

5. Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar;

6. Photocopy of passport page bearing the valid Bureau of Quarantine Clearance and International Health Surveillance stamp;

7. Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;

8. CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course; if applicable;

9. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance for a foreign student enrolling from a bachelor’s degree to postgraduate;

10. Photocopy of Bureau of Immigration (BI) school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative;

11. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance; and BI Clearance Certificate;

12. Photocopy of the original receipt of payment for the applicable BI fees.

For more information, please refer to the BI official website on the student visa: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index.php/visa-requirements/nonimmigrant-visa/student-visa/conversion-to-student-visa