by admin | Mar 31, 2026 | 9D Visa
The 9D Treaty Trader/Investor Visa is a specialized non‑immigrant visa available exclusively to nationals of countries with which the Philippines maintains bilateral treaties of commerce and navigation. Currently limited to the United States, Japan, and Germany, this...
by admin | Mar 30, 2026 | Work Visa
For foreign nationals considering a career move to the Philippines, “working in the Philippines” is not just about a job offer; it is a multi‑layered legal process that requires both DOLE authorization and Bureau of Immigration (BI) clearance. The Philippine...
by admin | Mar 27, 2026 | Immigration
Under the Revised Corporation Code (Republic Act No. 11232), foreign nationals may generally serve as corporate directors in Philippine‑registered corporations, but their eligibility is tempered by residency composition rules, share‑ownership safeguards, and...
by admin | Mar 26, 2026 | 9G Visa
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued updated internal guidelines on the 9G visa issuance process, clarifying timelines, documentation, and eligibility criteria for foreign nationals seeking to work in the Philippines. The 9(g) Pre‑Arranged Employment (Commercial)...
by admin | Mar 24, 2026 | Work Visa
The Philippines’ foreign ownership regime is a dynamic, evolving framework that balances national security and economic protection with an increasingly liberal approach to foreign investment. Recent reforms, including the broad liberalization of the Foreign Investment...
