Prior to admission, international students applying for Admissions to De La Salle University-Dasmarinas programs need to secure a student visa and submit their requirements to ensure the smooth flow of their enrollment to the University.
List of Requirements for Student Visa Conversion
- Joint letter addressed to the commissioner from the applicant and the authorized representative of the petitioning party using the school letterhead with a dry seal; (from ISO)
- 2 Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0) (from ISO)
- Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest Admissions with valid authorized stay;
- Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) stamp; (from Bureau of Quarantine in Manila)
- Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal; (from counter 1)
- Endorsement addressed to the commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar; (from ISO)
- Certificate of Eligibility for Admissions from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in case of Medicine/Dentistry;
- CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course, if applicable;
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, if the application is filed six (6) months or more from the date of the first arrival in the Philippines;
- Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the school representative; (from ISO)
List of Requirements for Student Visa Extension
- Joint letter addressed to the commissioner from the applicant and the authorized representative of the petitioning using the school letterhead with a dry seal; (from ISO)
- 2 Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form CGAF-003-Rev 0); (from ISO)
- 2 Photocopies of passport bio-page, visa implementation page and latest Admissions with valid authorized stay;
- Copy of Latest Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades for two (2) previous semesters; (from counter 1)
- Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer from the previous school, in case of transfer; (from the previous school)
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED) endorsement, in case of shifting of course and/or transfer of school; (from ISO)
- Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the school representative; (from ISO)
- Original or certified true copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance, if the applicant is a national of any of the countries listed under Annex “A” of Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-A who arrived in the Philippines on or after June 2014
List of Requirements for Special Study Permit
- Letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the representative of the petitioning school; (from ISO)
- 2 Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form CGAF-003-Rev 0). If the applicant is a minor, it shall be signed by the parent or the legal guardian; (from ISO)
- Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest Admissions with valid authorized stay;
- Certificate of Acceptance issued by the learning institution accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, indicating the number of months (length of study) of the technical/vocational, special and/or primary or secondary level courses for applicants below 18 years of age; (from counter 1)
- Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative; (from ISO)
Accepted Visas for Student Admission
- s9(a) - temporary visa/tourist
- s9(e) - foreign government official
- s9(f) - student visa
- s1(f) - SSP (special study permit)
- s9(g) - missionary / pre-arranged employee
- s13(g) - permanent resident visa
- s47a(2) - working visa
- TRV – temporary resident visa
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