What does the Philippine 9a visa mean?

Legal analysis: 9a is a tourist visa. At present, the Philippine Immigration Bureau allows the renewal of any kind of tourist visa, but some of them cannot change the visa type, such as not applying for a work visa and not changing to a retired immigrant. Ordinary tourist visa (9a) can be renewed 1 month, 2 months and 6 months. Generally speaking, the processing procedure can be handled directly at the immigration office. You need the original passport and visa, just fill in the form and submit it. Because the Immigration Bureau does not charge only by the number of times or months, the first renewal is generally more expensive, and it will be cheaper in the future.

Legal basis: Article 16 visas are divided into diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas. Issuing diplomatic and official visas to foreigners who enter the country for diplomatic or official reasons; Issue courtesy visas to foreigners who need courtesy because of their special status. The scope and methods of issuing diplomatic visas, courtesy visas and official visas shall be stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreigners who enter the country for non-diplomatic or official reasons such as work, study, visiting relatives, traveling, business activities, talent introduction, etc. , will be issued the corresponding ordinary visa. The types and issuance methods of ordinary visas shall be stipulated by the State Council.