| Money you must show | No fixed national figure You must show 'sufficient means' for your education and support. The consulate or your university decides what counts. Source: Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles, checked 9 November 2026 |
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| Visa fee | Set by each Philippine embassy: US$250 at the Los Angeles consulate Converting to a student visa inside the Philippines costs PHP 9,720 at the Bureau of Immigration, on a schedule the Bureau dates to March 2014 and says may change. Source: Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles / Bureau of Immigration, checked 10 November 2026 |
| Work while you study | No general right to work. Any job needs an employer-sponsored work permit An Alien Employment Permit from the labour department for long-term work, or a Special Work Permit for up to six months. Source: Department of Labor and Employment, checked 24 September 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | No post-study work visa To stay and work you need an employer to sponsor a work visa and permit. Source: Bureau of Immigration / Department of Labor and Employment, checked 10 November 2026 |