The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) requires international students who wish to study in the Philippines to have a valid visa for study (E.O. 285). Students who possess any of the following visas may enroll in the University of the Philippines Diliman:
- Missionary Visa
- Pre-arranged working Visa (9G)
- Special Retirees Resident Visa (SRRV)
- Special Investors Resident Visa (SIRV)
- Diplomatic Visa (9E)
- Refugee Visa
- Special Non-Immigrant Visa (47 (a)(2))
- EO 226 (as amended by RA-8756)
- Quota Visa (Section 13 (a-g))
- Native Born
- RA 7919
- Temporary Resident Visa
- Permanent Resident/Immigrant Visa
For those with visa types not included in the list, the Office of International Linkages (OIL) Diliman will assess and consult with the BI if the students will be accepted for study.
Students who are only holding a tourist visa or temporary visitor’s visa must apply for visa conversion to student visa or apply for Special Study Permit (for students under 18 years old). The OIL Diliman will handle the visa conversion or SSP application. The following are the requirements for student visa conversion and must be submitted to OIL Diliman:
- Original passport
- OUR-issued acceptance letter
- Medical certificate issued by a Level 3 hospital (under hospital letterhead with dry seal)
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, if application is filed six (6) months or more from the date of first arrival in the Philippines
- 2 copies of 2×2 colored ID photograph with white background
- PhP 14,000 for the visa processing fees (An acknowledgement receipt will be issued by OIL Diliman upon receipt of the payment. All Official Receipts and change will be given upon return of the passport)
International students are expected to acquire the following prior to official admission to the university:
- health insurance recognized by local health providers at the LGU level, with
- medical expenses amounting to Php 1,000,000
- COVID-19 coverage
- medical repatriation, including death