Secure the Right Type of Work Visa or Permit to Work in the Philippines
You may have a pre-arranged job with a big company set up in the Philippines, you may be planning to help out at a missionary project, you could be planning to come and invest in a local project or you may just be passing through and plan to get a job while in the country. But how do you know which visa is right for your situation?There are several types of work visas and work permits available to foreign nationals. Read on to see which visa and permit is right for you and the requirements for each.
Types of Work Visas
- 9 (G), Pre-Arranged Employee Commercial Visa
- 9 (G) Pre-Arranged Employee Non-Commercial Visa
- 9 (D) Treaty Traders Visa
Types of Work Permits
- (AEP) Alien Employment Permit Valid for 1-5 years, depending on your agreed contract, this is issued to all foreigners who intend on working in the Philippines. Be aware this permit does not rotate; it’s only valid for a specific position and the company it was initially given for. Requirements are;
- Filled and signed application form
- Photocopy of passport and current visa
- Contract of intended employment
- A copy of the mayors permit to operate business or certification from the PEZA or Eco zone authority (depending on the company you’ll work for)
- A copy of current AEP if renewing
- Special Work Permit
- A notarized letter requesting the permit
- A completed Consolidation General Application Form also notarized
- Photocopy of passport bio pages and visa page
- Your current curriculum vitae
- Copies of SEC registration, By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation
- Copy of employment contract
- Tax Identification Number (TIC)
- BI Clearance Certificate
- Provisional Work Permit
- Photocopy of passport and current visa
- Copy of employment contract
- A letter and affidavit of support from your local petitioner company
- SEC registration and ITR of the company you’ll work for