Do I need a student visa?
Student visas are usually not required for ESL Academy programs in the Philippines. Instead, students must apply for an SSP (Special Study Permit) at the Immigration Bureau within 1–2 weeks after arrival.
The SSP is valid for five (5) months and must be applied for together with an SSP I-Card.
Note:
Foreign students studying in elementary school, high school, or university are required to have a student visa.