Visas and Permits

There are many reasons to work and live in the Philippines, with the lower cost of living, widespread use of English, and strong economy chief among them. Before you can

A Special Work Permit or SWP is issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to foreign nationals visiting the Philippines on a tourist or temporary visitor’s visa who wish to

Issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), a Provisional Work Permit (PWP) allows foreign nationals to commence working in local establishments while their pre-arranged employment visa (9g) or Alien Employment

An Alien Employment Permit (AEP) is issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to non-resident foreign nationals, authorizing them to work in the Philippines. All foreign non-resident workers

Issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ), a 47(a)(2) visa or special non-immigrant visa – also known as a PEZA visa – is one whose creation is allowed under Section