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Immigration and Visa Services in the Philippines

InCorp Philippines holds official accreditation from the Bureau of Immigration, making us your reliable partner for all visa-related matters. Whether you're planning to visit the Philippines for work, leisure, retirement, study, or medical purposes, we ensure a smooth and legal process for obtaining your visa.

InCorp Philippines holds official accreditation from the Bureau of Immigration, making us your reliable partner for all visa-related matters. Whether you’re planning to visit the Philippines for work, leisure, retirement, study, or medical purposes, we ensure a smooth and legal process for obtaining your visa.

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In the Philippines, 20 types of visas are offered to foreign nationals who wish to visit or stay in the country. These are categorized into three groups.

Non-Immigrant Visa Options

Non-Immigrant visas are usually used for temporary visits such as employment, business, leisure, study, or transit. Currently, there are 8 non-immigrant visas offered to foreign nationals, and the most common is the 9(g) or work visa. This visa is granted to foreign individuals that seek long-term employment in the Philippines.

Aside from the 9g, another common visa sought by foreign individuals is the 9(A) or Temporary Visitor’s Visa. This visa is granted to foreigners seeking a short-term stay for tourism, business, or medical purposes. Other visas included in this category include student, transit, diplomatic, investor, and seaman’s visas.

General Requirements for Non-Immigrant Visas

Documentary prerequisites must be prepared before a foreign national can apply for their visa. Below are the requirements for a 9g visa application:

  1. Checklist with complete documentary required; and
  2. Completed aforementioned 9(g) Work Visa Application Form; and
  3. Additional information on the applicant’s children (if applicable); and
  4. Notarized certification of the number of foreigners and Filipino employees; and
  5. Any additional documents deemed necessary to support the applicant’s employment

On the other hand, when it comes to applying for a 9(a) visa, a foreign national must prepare the following documents prior to their application:

  • An original letter of invitation from a reference person or company in the Philippines. The letter must be signed by the authorized company signatory and notarized in the Philippines, e.g., proof of status as a businessman.
  • An official letter from the company where the foreign national is employed mentioning the reason/s for the employee’s travel to the Philippines and the expected duration of stay.
  • Special Visas. On the other hand, this type of visa is given to qualified foreigners belonging to the demographic groups. They are granted special entry privileges through legislation or presidential proclamations.

Immigrant Visa Options

Immigrant visas are for foreign individuals who seek permanent residence in the Philippines. There are two types of immigrant visas offered to foreign nationals, those are quota immigrant visas and non-quota immigrant visas.

Quota immigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who are originally from countries that have diplomatic ties with the Philippines and grant Filipino citizens the same immigration privileges under the principle of reciprocity. No more than 50 quota visas are granted by the Bureau of Immigration in the country per year.

On the other hand, non-quota visas are granted to foreigners who are married to Filipino citizens and former Filipino citizens seeking to reacquire their citizenship in the Philippines. The most common type of non-quota visa is the 13(A) Marriage Visa. This is granted to foreigners legally married to Filipino citizens, their marriage must be recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws.

Another type of non-quota visa is the 13(g) Visa, which is issued to natural-born citizens of the Philippines who have been naturalized in a foreign country.

Special Visa Options

The last category is special visas. In the Philippines, there are currently over six visas issued, these are grouped into two categories, these are special non-immigrant visas and special immigrant visas.

Special non-immigrant visas are usually granted to foreign nationals who are employed by companies registered in the Philippines. The most common types of this visa are the following:

  • 47a2 Visa. These visas are issued to those employed by companies registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Board of Investments (BOI), or oil drilling companies.
  • ROHQ/RHQ Visa. This type of visa is granted to foreign executives assigned to perform duties in the regional operating branch in the Philippines. This visa has a maximum validity of three years.
  • SEVOBU Visa. Lastly, this visa is issued to foreign employees assigned by any foreign bank to work in its offshore banking unit in the Philippines.

On the contrary, special immigrant visas are issued to foreign individuals seeking to stay in the Philippines indefinitely or permanent residency for work, investment, or retirement purposes. Presently, three types of special immigrant visas are offered to foreigners, such as:

Acquire Your Visa and Stay in the Philippines Legally

With the Philippines’ large and growing population, strong consumer market, and cost-efficient labor, it is indeed considered a booming business hub. It is also an ideal retirement destination as the country provides cities and provinces that will surely give relaxation and enjoyment.

If you plan to visit the Philippines, whether it may be short-term or long-term, you may seek assistance from visa processing firms to help you process and acquire an accurate visa for your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 3 categories for work visa options in the Philippines?

The 3 categories for work visa options in the Philippines are the following:

  • Non-Immigrant Visas
  • Immigrant Visas
  • Special Visas

What are the documents required when applying for the 9(A) Business Visa in the Philippines?

Individuals applying for the 9(A) Business Visa are required to submit the following documents:

  • An original letter of invitation from a reference person or company in the Philippines
  • An official letter from the company where the foreign national is employed mentioning the reason/s for the employee’s travel to the Philippines and the expected duration of stay

Who are entitled to the Special Immigrant Visas in the Philippines?

The Special Immigrant Visas are issued to foreigners who come to the Philippines for indefinite stay or permanent residency. This could be for work, investment or retirement purposes.

Acquire Your Visa and Visit The Philippines Legally

Our seasoned team of visa consultants is dedicated to assisting you with the proper process to acquire the appropriate visa for your lawful stay in the Philippines.

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