by admin | Feb 9, 2026 | Work Visa
Foreign nationals who want to work in the Philippines must go through a two‑layer system: a work authorization from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the proper visa or permit from the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Employers, not employees, are...
by admin | Jan 13, 2026 | Work Permit
The Special Work Permit (SWP) in the Philippines serves as a short-term work authorization solution for foreign nationals performing temporary assignments while remaining under a valid tourist visa status, specifically designed for engagements not exceeding six...
by admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Work Visa
In the Philippines, work visa vs work permit in the Philippines 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...
by admin | Dec 17, 2025 | Work Permit
Hiring foreign nationals in the Philippines demands more than a strong CV and a signed offer; employers must secure both valid work permits and work visas before an expat can legally start. The core of this system is the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE,...
by admin | Dec 16, 2025 | Work Visa
Supporting expat hires in Metro Manila and Cebu requires more than a signed job offer; employers must manage full work visa sponsorship from Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) with DOLE to 9(G) work visas with the Bureau of Immigration. Sponsorship obligations are...
