A Philippine work visa, also known as a 9G visa, gives its holder the right to work there. The name comes from the fact that it involves a change in status from Pre-Arranged Employee under Section 9(g) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940. You obtain a work visa for the Philippines from the Bureau of Immigration.
In essence, it grants foreigners permission to work legally in the Philippines. Additionally, having a 9G visa denotes that the holder is essential to the management or administration of the local or locally-based company where they work.
You must do the following to get a 9g visa Philippines:
How To Get One
To begin with, your prospective employer must submit a petition on your behalf for you to be granted this visa. Assignments lasting longer than six months require an Alien Employment Permit, while those lasting less than six months typically require a Special Work Permit application (AEP).
Along with your work visa application, you must also submit an application for a separate Philippines Alien Employment Permit (AEP) with the Department of Labor and Employment of the Philippines.
Please note that the Bureau of Immigration will not grant you a 9G working visa unless you have secured the AEP from the Department of Labor and Employment, underscoring the significance of having an AEP.
Eligibility
What makes one eligible to get the 9G visa is that any foreign individual going to the Philippines to work in any legal occupation to receive any compensation.
The Requirements
Before you can apply for a 9G Visa, you need the following requirements: