by admin | Sep 10, 2026 | Work Visa
In the Philippines, a work visa vs a work permit is not an either–or choice but a two-step compliance requirement for most foreign employees. A work permit, usually the Alien Employment Permit (AEP), gives a foreign national the right to engage in employment, while a...
by admin | Aug 28, 2026 | Work Visa
The employment of foreign nationals in the Philippines is permitted when a company has a genuine need for foreign expertise and follows the country’s labor and immigration rules. For most roles, the employer must secure an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) before the...
by admin | Aug 26, 2026 | 9G Visa
Downgrading a 9G visa is the formal Bureau of Immigration process for changing a foreign worker’s immigration status from a 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa back to temporary visitor or tourist status. This is commonly required when the foreign national resigns, is...
by admin | Aug 24, 2026 | Work Visa
Working as a foreigner in the Philippines is possible for qualified professionals, executives, technical experts, managers, and other foreign nationals whose skills are needed by a Philippine employer. However, a job offer alone is not enough. Foreign workers must...
by admin | Aug 20, 2026 | Work Visa
The employment of foreign workers in the Philippines is allowed, but it is regulated to protect local employment while allowing businesses to bring in genuinely needed foreign expertise. Employers must usually establish that the role cannot be filled by a qualified...