As an AIIAS student, you have the privilege of living in one of our Student Housing (previously referred to as student apartments). A limited number of furnished units for AIIAS student families or single students are provided on the AIIAS campus and in the annex apartments a short distance from campus.

Student housing is assigned by the Housing Committee according to the AIIAS housing priority policy. Students are expected to provide their own bedding, curtains, cooking utensils, cutlery, and dishes. Dual voltage of 110v, and 220v, 60-cycle electricity is available.

Housing is assigned according to the housing priority policy after a student is academically accepted and financially cleared. Housing off-campus in the local community is available by private arrangement. Assistance in locating off-campus housing may be obtained from the Student Services Office.

Student Housing Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Change of Status from Visitor Visa to Scholar Visa

All international students will need to obtain a 47(a)2 Scholar Visa to study at AIIAS. However, since applying for it prior to your arrival is expensive and time-consuming, you are advised to come on a 9A Visitor’s Visa, which is valid for a 59-day stay in the Philippines. This visa is obtained at the Philippine Embassy in your respective country of origin or residence. Upon your arrival, the Student Services Office (SSO) will help to process the change status from the 9(a) Visitor’s Visa to a 47(a)2 Scholar Visa. For this purpose, the admission to AIIAS must be completed immediately after arrival, so that the passport can be submitted to the Office of the Student Services for visa processing. 

However, some nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or the next port of destination. In another words, upon arrival at the Manila airport, these nationals will be given an EO-21 visa status in the country. Should you decide on this option, you can expect to spend additional visa extension fee.

Students are advised to contact the Philippine Embassy or your travel agent if in doubt. Please visit this website of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines.

Separate Visa for Children age 18 and Above

For immigration purposes, students must present the following documents as applicable:

1. Students and their dependents’ passports with at least 12 months validity.

2. Original copy of Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificates of their dependents.

3. At least five copies, each certified as a true copy with an official English translation, should be attached to every original if the certificates are not in English.

Students’ children aged 18 or above will not be covered under their parents’ 47(a)2 Scholar Visa. They need to contact the school or college where they intend to study. The college will have to apply for a separate visa for them.

Coming to AIIAS

After obtaining the visa, you are ready to come to AIIAS. On the other hand, you should make sure that your accommodation is being arranged for by the Student Services Office. The earliest time you can come is indicated on the 9A visitor’s visa you receive. Make sure you do not come later than the date stated on your visitor’s visa, and yet keep in mind that you should come about one week before classes begin.