9(g) — Pre-Arranged Employment Dependent Visa (9(g) Dependent)

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9(g) — Pre-Arranged Employment Dependent Visa (9(g) Dependent)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

₱5,000 PHP

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Duration of the principal’s 9(g) visa

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

This visa is for the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of a 9(g) work visa holder.

The 9(g) Dependent visa is designed for the immediate family members of foreign nationals working in the Philippines under a 9(g) work visa. It allows spouses and unmarried children under 21 to reside in the country legally. The status is strictly tied to the principal's employment visa and does not permit the dependent to work without a separate conversion.

Cost Breakdown

Application/Processing Fee₱2,000 PHP

ACR I-Card₱3,000 PHP

Total₱5,000 PHP

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Proof of relationship (authenticated/apostilled marriage or birth certificates)

Valid passport

Principal's 9(g) visa documents

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Authenticated marriage certificate

Authenticated birth certificates for children

Principal's valid 9(g) visa and ACR I-Card

Passport of dependent

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows family to reside together in the Philippines
Maintained alongside the principal's work visa

Worth Knowing

Does not grant work authorization
Dependent status terminates if principal's visa is cancelled
Marriage not legally recognized
Child over 21 years of age
Principal's 9(g) visa expired or cancelled

Application Process

Gather authenticated proof of relationship

Submit application to the Bureau of Immigration (BI)

Pay assessment fees

Undergo processing and ACR I-Card issuance