Visa Information

LSLC is a language center affiliated with the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. All international students are required to obtain a Special Study Permit (SSP) as mandated by the Philippine government. The LSLC office handles visa extensions and SSP applications, allowing students to focus on their studies without dealing with complex procedures.

Students holding a South Korean passport can stay visa-free for 30 days. During this period, they must apply for an SSP through the LSLC office and extend their stay.

The SSP is a special permit for language study issued by the Philippine Immigration Bureau. All language centers in the Philippines must be officially registered to issue SSPs, and LSLC is an officially accredited institution.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

After 30 days of arrival, you must extend your stay. LSLC will handle all visa extension processes on behalf of all students.

The first extension is for 29 days, and subsequent extensions are usually in 1 to 2-month increments. The necessary documents and fees for extensions can be obtained from the LSLC office.

The extension fee ranges from ₱4,000 to ₱8,000, depending on the length of stay.

ACR I-Card (Alien Certificate of Registration I-Card)

Foreigners staying in the Philippines for more than 59 days must apply for an ACR I-Card. This serves as an identification card for foreigners residing in the Philippines and is used for immigration and banking purposes.

Arrival & Departure Guide

Preparation Before Departure

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Ensure you have a round-trip ticket or a return ticket.
• Print and carry your Letter of Acceptance (LOA), accommodation confirmation, and visa-related documents.
• Flights to Bacolod typically connect through Manila or Cebu.

Upon Arrival

• When filling out the arrival card, check ‘STUDY’ or ‘VISIT’ as your purpose of stay.
• The Philippine immigration officer may ask about your purpose of stay; respond with “English Study.”
• Upon arrival, an LSLC staff member will meet you at the airport, and pickup service can be arranged in advance.

During Your Stay

• Always keep copies of your passport and SSP safe.
• Check your visa expiration date and follow the extension schedule provided by the school.
• Overstaying may result in fines.
• Carry a copy of your passport instead of the original when going out.

Departure Guide

• Double-check your flight schedule and arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure.
• Verify with the school administration office that there are no issues with your visa or stay duration.
• If you have overstayed, additional fines may be imposed at the airport, so ensure you check in advance.