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Foreign Nationals who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course

Foreign students who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course like language and computer courses must apply for a temporary visitor’s visa (click here for requirements). Upon arrival in the Philippines and acceptance by the school/institution authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, he/she should apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureau’s Student Desk, together with the following documents:

  1. Letter request;
  2. Certificate of Acceptance from the school accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students;
  3. Photocopy of passport reflecting the applicant’s authorized period of stay;
  4. Affidavit of Support and Proof of Financial Capacity; and
  5. Birth Certificate.

See also Bureau of Immigration requirements for Special Study Permit (click here)

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles invites the Filipino American community to the West Coast Restoration Premiere of Lino Brocka’s “Bona”, now in 4K, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Monday, 2 December 2024, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available from the Academy Museum website: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/detail/bona-01931d36-4072-1a7d-c705-90ab0f28ea72 Use discount code LinoBrocka to get $2 off. See you at the Academy Museum! @academymuseum #Bonain4K #SRLosAngeles

CONSULATE HOLIDAY NOTICE

The Consulate General informs the public that it will be closed on:

04 July 2024 (US Independence Day)

For those with Consulate Emergencies or Inquiries kindly contact us here:

Thank you for your patience and cooperation

OTHER CONSULAR NOTICES

From May 15, 2019, the Consulate cannot authenticate the signatures on the following public documents:(1) notarized documents and (2) documents signed/issued/certified by a Federal, State, County, City, University or School Official.

The change is due to the Philippines officially becoming a party to the Apostille Convention.

For more information, visit our Authentication webpage here.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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PHILIPPINE TRADE SHOWS

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