About Philippines
Officially the Republic of the Philippines, the Philippines is a group of more than 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia in Pacific Ocean. These islands come under the three main geographical divisions of Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon.
The Philippines shares maritime borders with many countries – China, Vietnam, Brunei, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Palau, and Indonesia.
A multinational country, the Philippines has diverse cultures and ethnicities throughout its varied islands.
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and Quezon City is the largest city. Both Manila and Quezon City come under the urban area of the National Capital Region (Metro Manila).
Filipino, the national language of the Philippines, is an updated version of Tagalog. Around 80% to 90% of Filipino is Tagalog, the rest is comprised of English, Spanish, and other languages.
English and Filipino are both official languages, with English being used more commonly by the government.
The Philippines has an estimated population of around 108.8 million.
Permanent Residency in the Philippines
he Philippines has opened its arms and embrace different types of businesses all over the world. There are several foreigners and businessmen working in the Philippines that find interest in becoming a permanent resident here in the country. Even the foreign students who are staying in the said country for educational purposes have desires in living and becoming citizens in the Philippines.
Permanent Resident Visa
Yes, under the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, Section 13 (a) you are eligible for permanent residency in the Philippines. This visa is issued to an alien on the basis of his valid marriage to a Philippine citizen.
To qualify for this visa, the applicant must prove that:
He contracted a valid marriage with a Philippine citizen.
The marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws.
There is no record of any derogatory information against him in any local or foreign law enforcement agency.
He is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease.
He has sufficient financial capacity to support a family and will not become a public burden.
He was allowed entry into the Philippines and was authorized by Immigration authorities to stay.
Foreign nationals who enter the Philippines for long-term purposes must have the appropriate visa. The main types of Philippine visas issued for a longer duration include:
- Philippine Work Visa, which is issued to foreigners who will work for a Filipino company
- Philippine Student Visa, which is issued to foreigners who will pursue their studies in a Filipino educational institution
- Philippine Spouse Visa, which is issued to the spouses of Filipino citizens and/or their dependent children.
- Philippine Retirement Visa, which is issued to foreigners who want to retire in the Philippines and have the necessary financial requirements to do so.
Philippine long-stay visas are issued for six months to three years, depending on the type of visa you apply for and other determining factors, such as the duration of your work contract.
Dual Citizenship
Dual citizenship is not recognized in Philippines. To become a citizen of Philippines, you must renounce your previous nationality.
Requirements for Philippines Visa
The basic requirements that you need to fulfil in order to apply for a Philippine visa are listed below:
- The visa application form must be filled up fully and legibly completed in English.
- One passport size photograph.
- Bank statements for the last six months duly stamped and signed by a bank officer.
- The original passport that has a validity of at least six months.
- Photocopy of the data and amendment pages in the passport.
Work in Philippines
As per immigration laws, foreign employees interested in working in the Philippines need a valid work permit in Philippines. The work permit must be valid for employees and sponsored by an incorporated entity that is also locally licensed.
Major industries in Philippines
- chemicals
- consumer products
- food processing
- machine building
- mining
- technology
- textiles
- transport.
POPULAR GRADUATE JOBS
- Banking and financial services
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Sales and marketing
- Technology
Philippines Work Visa
Foreigners who want to work in the Philippines will have to obtain a Philippines Work Visa. In addition to that, they also need a Work Permit. These two documents are issued by different governing bodies in the Philippines.
How to get a Philippines Work Permit?
There are three main types of Work Permits that the Philippines government issues:
- Alien Employment Permit (AEP), for foreigners who have a long-term work contract with a company in the Philippines.
- Special Work Permit (SWP), for foreigners who will work in a Filipino company or do a short term assignment for up to 6 months.
- Provisional Work Permit (PWP), for foreigners who still haven’t received a Work Visa but want to start working while they wait. This is valid for up to three months and will become void once the Philippines Work Visa is issued.
Your employer has to submit the application for your work permit at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines. They must do this before you start working in their company.
It takes about 2-3 weeks for the DOLE to process an application for a Philippines Work Permit.
What documents do you need for a Philippines Work Visa?
The documents you have to submit when applying for a Philippines Work Visa are:
- A Letter of Request for the Visa addressed to the Embassy/Consulate (by you and your employer)
- Copy of the Employment Contract or another equivalent document stating your salary, position, the duration and the nature of your work at the company in the Philippines.
- Photocopy of your employing company’s latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Copy of your Work Permit, issued by the Department of Labor and Employment in the Philippines
- Your employer has to obtain a Work Permit in the Philippines before you apply for the Work Visa
- Document showing the number of foreign and Filipino employees working in the company
- A Certificate of Police Clearance issued by the authorities in your country
- Health Certificate, including an X-Ray, issued by an authorized medical practitioner
- Any other documents as requested by the Embassy/Consulate or the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines
HOW G-AXIS CAN HELP YOU?
G-Axis is best positioned to help you with your Philippines visit visa. Our teams will help you:
- Advise you on the required documentation
- Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
- Fill out the application forms
- Review your documents for the visa application
Talk to us to get your Philippines visitor visa process underway
