Title
Source: Supreme Court
Rules on Foreign Resident Children School Admission
Law
Executive Order No. 704
Decision Date
Jul 13, 1981
Executive Order No. 704 establishes rules for the admission of minor children of foreign permanent residents in the Philippines to Philippine schools, allowing resident and non-resident children above seven years old to enroll, while outlining procedures for monitoring and recording foreign students and assigning responsibilities to relevant government agencies.

Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 704)

Resident children of foreign permanent residents in the Philippines above seven years of age, and non-resident children coming to the Philippines solely for enrollment, subject to conditions.

Parents must be foreign permanent residents in the Philippines with legally acquired admission status.

The child must be above seven (7) years of age.

No, the initial period of admission is for one school year without extension. After expiration, the student must leave the country.

They must follow the same procedure for new admission including obtaining new approval, and meet the academic and other conditions.

An affidavit of guarantee of support and return fare to the applicant's port of origin.

No, change of admission status from the originally authorized entry is prohibited.

The Commission on Immigration and Deportation in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Commission on Immigration and Deportation shall take immediate steps to deport them.

The Ministry of Justice oversees compliance with rules related to foreign students' entry, stay, departure, and handles related legal questions.

To regulate enrollment of foreign students, set academic requirements, and report non-compliant students to other agencies.

No, students who are excludable under Section 29 are not allowed admission or student visa issuance.

They must be deported immediately by the Commission on Immigration and Deportation.

Yes, all Cabinet policies, orders, and regulations inconsistent with this EO are superseded or modified accordingly.


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