Philippines•AsiaMissionary/Religious Worker Visa (9g)
At a Glance
Processing Time
1 day
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for foreign religious workers, missionaries, and clergy of bona fide non-profit religious organizations. Allows religious work without full employment permits.
The Missionary Visa (9g) is issued to foreign religious workers serving bona fide non-profit religious denominations in the Philippines. This includes ordained clergy, missionaries, religious teachers, and formation students pursuing religious studies.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration of assignment
Missionary credentials
Certification of religious worker status
Police clearance
Character reference
Sponsor Documents
Endorsement letter
From religious organization, notarized
SEC certificate
Organization registration documents
Organization bylaws
Articles of incorporation and bylaws
Missionary ID
Certified missionary credentials
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Advantages
- No Alien Employment Permit required
- Renewable annually
- Can bring family dependents
- Religious organization support
- Clear sponsorship pathway
Considerations
- Limited to religious work only
- Dependent on organization sponsorship
- Annual renewal required
- Organization must remain in good standing
Application Process
Obtain church endorsement
Get letter from religious organization sponsoring the worker
Prepare documents
Gather religious credentials and organizational documents
File application
Submit to Bureau of Immigration
Processing
BI reviews application (approximately 1 month)
Approval
Receive visa approval
Application Forms
Missionary Visa Application
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