Philippines - Apply for Provisional Work Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Provisional Work Permit, the applicant has to approach the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at Bureau of Immigration office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following Link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. 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.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
12. Once approved, the applicant may claim your SWP and ACR I-Card.

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Required Documents

• Application Form link
• Letter-request addressed to the Commissioner from the petitioning company
• Photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-page, entry visa (if applicable) together with latest admission and updated temporary visitor’s visa
• Employment documents such as:
• Contract of Service
• Employment Contract
• Secretary’s Certificate of Election
• Appointment
• Assignment
• Secondment or Deployment of the applicant, or similar record indicating the duration of employment, compensation, and other benefits, and scope of duties
• ​​Photocopy of the official receipt of AEP or 9g application
• Photocopy of applicant’s Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) card or proof of TIN
• Special Temporary Permit for the foreign applicant who seeks to practice a profession regulated by the Professional
• Regulation Commission (PRC)
• BI Clearance Certificate
• Application Form
• Additional information about the applicant’s offspring (if needed)

For Petitioners Similar to applicant requirements, the petitioner must also submit documentary pre-requisites for the PWP application. Below are the following documents:

• Photocopy of Petitioner’s Income Tax Return (ITR) with proof of payment. Submit the photocopy of the following documents:
• For Corporations or Partnerships:
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of Registration;
• Articles of Incorporation
• General Information Sheet for the current year, stamped received by SEC

For Single Proprietorships:

• Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Certificate of Registration of Business Name
• Mayor’s Permit

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 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 link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 8 834-4000, (632) 8 834-3000
Contact details link
Embassies and Consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

• Foreign nationals seeking to secure employment in the Philippines must obtain a Provisional Work Permit, 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

• A Provisional Work Permit PWP is only valid for six months, given that it will be renewed every three months. A foreign national who holds a PWP must ensure to secure their work visa before the end of this period.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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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

• A Provisional Work Permit (PWP) is issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to foreign nationals employed and seeking a job in the Philippines. Non-citizen workers must secure a PWP and ensure to renew it every three months while they work on the processing of a long-term working visa.

Information which might help

• Check List link
• For more information link

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

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Others

• Foreign nationals who seek to find and engage in gainful employment in the Philippines must obtain an appropriate work permit depending on their employment needs. Generally, there are three types of work permits in the Philippines. These are: Alien Employment Permit (AEP), Special Work Permit (SWP), and Provisional Work Permit (PWP).