1. Since it takes months for a foreign student to apply for a student visa while he is in his home country, he can apply for admission to SLU by sending an application letter together with a photocopy of his transcript of records. If he qualifies for admission based on his transcript, he can come to the Philippines with a tourist visa two weeks before classes start.

2. He should bring with him all of the following documentary requirements for the conversion of his tourist visa (9a) into a student visa (9f): 

   1. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead with dry seal;

   2. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0);

   3. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;

   4. Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal;

   5. Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar;

   6. Certificate of Eligibility for Admission from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in case of Medicine/Dentistry;

   7. Photocopy of passport page bearing the valid Bureau of Quarantine Clearance and International Health Surveillance stamp;

   8. Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;

   9. CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course, if applicable;

   10. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance for a foreign student enrolling from bachelor’s degree to post graduate;

   11. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative;

   12. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance; and

   13. BI Clearance Certificate.

3. The student submits the above requirements to SLU and pays the SLU application fee of $105.

4. After having complied with all the requirements, the SLU Registrar endorses the student's application for the conversion of his tourist visa (9a) to a student visa (9f) with the Bureau of Immigration through SLU's Liaison Officer.

5. Having satisfied the initial qualifications and submitted the application requirements, the applicant shall undergo and must pass the Intelligence Test, Personality Test and Interview. The appropriate fee shall be paid to the Accounting Office. 

   • NOTE: Foreign applicants from non-English speaking countries shall be required to take and pass the English Proficiency Test before taking Personality Test and Interview. Applicants who fail the English Proficiency Test are referred to the Institute of Foreign Languages & International Studies (IFLIS), to undergo a five-month English Proficiency Program. After completion of the Program, they shall re-take the English Proficiency Test and should pass the same.

 

IMPORTANT: The student shall be required to pay all the fees assessed by the Bureau of Immigration for the conversion of his visa (from tourist to student.)