Visas & Work Permits
It is mandatory to obtain proper Philippine employment permits and working visas (9g) for foreign employees prior to commencing employment. BTSMC, accredited by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) comprehends the needs of foreigners working in the Philippines and facilitates documentation, registration, and processing with the BID and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to avoid dealing with bureaucracy in government agencies.
Philippine Working Visa (9g) — A 9(g) is a Philippine working visa for foreigners entering the Philippines to engage in a lawful occupation.
Philippines Alien Employment Permit (AEP) — An Alien Employment Permit (AEP) is a document issued by DOLE that allows a foreign national to work in the Philippines. This is normally applied in tandem with a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa and applies to foreign nationals seeking employment in the Philippines
Philippines Provisional Work Permit (PWP)— In addition to the AEP, foreign nationals must obtain a provisional permit to work pending the approval of the 9(g) visa. This permit is issued by the BI and is normally valid for a period of 3 months from issuance. A 9(g) working visa will not be issued unless and until the AEP is obtained from the DOLE.