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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person '''
#To Apply for Special Work Permit -Commercial, the applicant has to approach the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at Bureau of Immigration office [https://immigration.gov.ph/contact-us/main-office link]
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following [https://immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/BI-FORM-CGAF-002-Rev-3.1.pdf Link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
#Once approved, the applicant may claim your SWP and ACR I-Card.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application Form [https://immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/BI-FORM-CGAF-002-Rev-3.1.pdf link]
*Special Work Permit Certification
*Photocopy of passport with a valid visa
*Photocopy of the SEC registration and By-laws articles of Incorporation of the Company
*Company ITR
*A certified true copy of the contract stating exact earnings
*Bio-data
*Letter request from the Petitioner Company
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION''' 
'''Main Office ''' 
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros, 
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines 
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769. 
Fax No. (632) 338-4538 
Website [https://www.immigration.gov.ph link] 
 
'''CEBU ''' 
'''BI Regional Office''' 
P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebue. 
'''Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.''' 
'''DAVAO''' 
BI Regional Office – Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City, 
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258. 
Contact details [https://immigration.gov.ph/contact-us/main-office link] 
'''Bureau of Immigration Other Offices''' [http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php/contact-us/other-immigration-offices link] 
 
'''DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS''' 
Address: 
2330 Roxas Boulevard, 
Pasay City, Philippines 
Telephone: (632) 8 834-4000, (632) 8 834-3000 
Contact details [https://dfa.gov.ph/address-and-contact link] 
'''Embassies and Consulates '''[https://dfa.gov.ph/about/dfa-directory/our-foreign-service-posts-dfa link] 
 
:'''Note:''' The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu. 
 

==Eligibility==
*Foreign nationals seeking to engage in temporary employment in the Philippines must obtain a Special Work Permit (SWP), along with their current visa.
 
 
==Fees==
*Foreign nationals with ACR I-card must pay Php 6,440, plus an additional USD $50 annually.
*Foreign nationals without ACR I-card must php 6,440
 
 
==Validity==
*An Special Work Permit SWP is granted to foreigners who intend to stay in the country for no more than six months and cannot be extended or renewed after such period.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/BI-FORM-CGAF-002-Rev-3.1.pdf link]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Applicant name
*Applicant address
*Telephone number
*Valid email address
*Sex
*Citizenship
*Marital status
*Date of birth
*Place of birth
*Father name
*Mother name
*Citizenship
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*An Special Work Permit SWP is for foreign nationals who plan to engage in short-term employment, specifically around three to six months. Take note that this permit requires sponsorship from the hiring company registered in the Philippines.
*However, during the validity of the SWP, the foreign national’s status remains as a tourist. Therefore, their SWP must be attached to their tourist visa.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*With the Philippines’ open culture, foreign nationals who wish to engage in gainful employment and activities, whether paid or unpaid, must obtain an SWP to stay in the country for six months or less. If you find the SWP application challenging, you may seek assistance from visa processing firms to guide you through the application process.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.
 
 
==Others==
'''An SWP is granted to foreign nationals who will be engaging in their specific professions such as the following for six months or less''': 
*Professional Athletes, coaches, trainers, and assistants
*International performers with exceptional abilities
*Artists who will perform to an audience for a fee together with their staff
*Service suppliers who do not receive a salary from a Philippine source other than an incident or stay
*Treasure hunters are authorized to search for hidden treasure
*Movie and television crews authorized to film in the country
*Foreign journalists practicing their profession or covering a specific event in the country
*Trainees assigned in government instrumentalities, GOCC, and private entities
*Lecturers, researchers, trainers, and others pursuing academic work (with or without compensation)
*Religious missionaries and preachers
*Commercial models and talents
*Chefs
*Professionals
*Consultants or specialists
 

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