Philippines student visa (9(f)) from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (evisa.gov.ph source)
Which visa do you need to study in the Philippines (long stay) from Algeria?
For formal study, you need a 9(f) student visa issued by the Philippine embassy/consulate — not the e-Visa — after admission and a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from an accredited school. On arrival, an ACR I-Card (registration card) is issued by the Bureau of Immigration. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; the ACR I-Card is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: evisa.gov.ph
At a glance
- Who for
- Formal study
- Document
- 9(f) student visa
- Route
- Philippine embassy (Track A)
- Prerequisite
- Admission + Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
- On arrival
- ACR I-Card (referred to adviser)
- Funds
- to prove
- Decision
- Philippine consular authority
- Passport
- valid ≥ 6 months
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥ 6 months
- Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the school
- Proof of funds
- Police (criminal record) certificate + medical certificate
- Standard photos
- Visa application form (embassy)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission + NOA
From an accredited Philippine school.
- 2Build the 9(f) visa file
NOA, funds, police record, medical certificate.
- 3Submit the 9(f) visa at the embassy
A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the file.
- 4Enter the Philippines on the 9(f)
Within its validity.
- 5On arrival: ACR I-Card
With the Bureau of Immigration — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| 9(f) student visa (embassy) | per schedule — to confirm |
| ACR I-Card (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
| Funds required | to prove |
Long studies in the Philippines go through a 9(f) student visa at the embassy (not the e-Visa), after a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from an accredited school. The ACR I-Card (registration card) on arrival with the Bureau of Immigration is referred to a licensed adviser. Fees to confirm on dfa.gov.ph.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Getting admission and a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from an accredited Philippine school.
Does OuiVisa handle the ACR I-Card?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists enrolment + the visa; the ACR I-Card is referred to a licensed adviser.
Is Algeria eligible for the Philippine e-Visa?
Yes: Algerian nationals can apply for the e-Visa (9(a) temporary visitor) 100% online at evisa.gov.ph, for ≈ $9. OuiVisa can handle this.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Philippine authorities' discretion; OuiVisa (or a partner agency) prepares and submits the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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