--- title: "A Comprehensive Guide to the Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa Application for Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizens" url: "https://duranschulze.com/13g-non-quota-immigrant-visa/" date_published: "2023-05-26T09:00:46+08:00" date_modified: "2026-07-30T16:00:28+08:00" author: "Duran & Duran-Schulze Law - Legal Team" --- # A Comprehensive Guide to the Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa Application for Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizens > What is a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa? The Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa is an immigrant visa issued to a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, who has been subsequently naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, and who is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence. Who are Eligible to Apply for the Non-Quota Immigrant ## What is a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa? The**[Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa](https://duranschulze.com/non-quota-immigrant-13g-visa/)** is an immigrant visa issued to a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, who has been subsequently naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, and who is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence.  ## Who are Eligible to Apply for the Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa? The following individuals are eligible to apply for 13G visa: - *Former Filipino citizens, * - *Their spouses and* - *Their unmarried minor children.* * * Additionally, they must provide a proof of being a [**natural-born citizen**](https://duranschulze.com/citizenship-and-naturalization/) of the Philippines (i.e. PSA-issued birth certificate), naturalization papers in a foreign country, no record of any derogatory information against them in any local or foreign law enforcement agency, and that the applicant must intend to reside permanently in the Philippines. ## What are the Requirements for Processing a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa Application? - *Official Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate;* - *Police Clearance;* - *Medical examination report or chest X-Ray film;* - *Evidence of financial support;* - *Valid passport;* - *Documentary proofs of his/her former Philippine citizenship and his present foreign citizenship; and* - *Other secondary evidence of citizenship and admissibility into the Philippines as may be required.* * * ## How to Process a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa Application? To obtain a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa, the applicant must follow these procedures: - **Submission of Documents. **The duly accomplished CGAF form and other necessary documents must be submitted for pre-screening to the the Central Receiving Unit (CRU). - **Pay Fees. **Get the Order of Payment Slip and pay the required fees.  - **Attend Hearing. **Refer to your Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing. - **Biometrics. **Proceed to the Alien Registration Division (ARD) for image and fingerprint capturing, and submit the requirements for ACR I-Card application.  - **Approval. **Visit the website of Bureau of Immigration (BI) to know if your application is approved. If approved, you must submit your passport for visa implementation. You may also claim your **[ACR I-Card](https://duranschulze.com/acr-i-card-in-the-philippines/)** upon approval.  ## What is the Difference Between Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa and Spouse Visa (13A)? In terms of benefits, the 13A visa is similar to that of 13G visa.  The only difference is that **[13A visa](https://duranschulze.com/spouse-13a-visa/)** is for the spouse and minor children of a Filipino citizen, while the 13G visa is for the spouse and minor children of a Former Filipino citizen who is now a naturalized citizen of a foreign country. Note that upon applying for a Philippine visa will require that the applicant’s passport be valid for six (6) months beyond the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines. ***Need further information and assistance regarding [Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa](https://duranschulze.com/non-quota-immigrant-13g-visa/)?*** *Talk to our team at *[***Duran & Duran-Schulze Law***](https://duranschulze.com/)* in BGC, Metro Manila, Philippines to know more about the requirements and process. Call us today at ****(+632) 8478 5826*** *or* ***+63 917 194 0482****, or send an email to* ***info@duranschulze.com**** for more information.* ### **You may also visit our Legally Sis Podcast channel here: **