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Philippines Work visa (9G)
First stay: 3 yrs
Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G)
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Key facts
Work visa (9G) is a work route for Philippines. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ₱10k ≈ $160 · +3 more
- First stay
- 3 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government fees₱10k ≈ $160 · +3 more
- PHP 10,130 (≈ $160)Principal applicant fee for a 1-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations), as listed by the Bureau of Immigration.
- PHP 17,170 (≈ $270)Principal applicant fee for a 2-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations).
- PHP 24,210 (≈ $390)Principal applicant fee for a 3-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations).
- $50Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year visa (USD 100 for 2 years, USD 150 for 3 years).
RenewalRenewable
The visa can be extended for 1, 2 or 3 years depending on the employment contract.
Bureau of Immigration, PhilippinesBureau of Immigration of the Philippines
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 10 years of residence
Naturalization needs continuous residence in the Philippines of at least 10 years, reduced to 5 years for some petitioners, such as those who held government office or established a new industry or useful invention.
Where to applyWhere to apply
The employer applies for the visa as petitioner.
Bureau of Immigration, PhilippinesBureau of Immigration of the Philippines
Presence rulesStay rule
All registered foreigners must report in person to the Bureau of Immigration within the first 60 days of every calendar year.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Philippines
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- A Philippine-based company hires the foreign national.
- A spouse and unmarried children below 21 may convert their temporary visitor visas to dependant status.
What you must show and pay4
- A fee of PHP 10,130 (≈ $160) · Principal applicant fee for a 1-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations), as listed by the Bureau of Immigration.
- A fee of PHP 17,170 (≈ $270) · Principal applicant fee for a 2-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations).
- A fee of PHP 24,210 (≈ $390) · Principal applicant fee for a 3-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations).
- A fee of $50 · Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year visa (USD 100 for 2 years, USD 150 for 3 years).
Documents1
- A notarised certification of the number of foreign and Filipino employees of the employer is part of the petition.
Steps1
- The employer applies for the visa as petitioner.
After you arrive1
- Dependants get the same validity as the principal.
What happens at day 180
How Philippines decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 3 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 180 days in a calendar yearA non-resident alien who stays in the Philippines for an aggregate of more than 180 days during a calendar year is deemed to be doing business in the Philippines and is taxed at the graduated rates instead of the flat 25%.
- Foreign-source income
Territorial (non-residents)
All tax rules for Philippines Tax records checked
Full official text
Employer-petitioned work visa for foreign nationals hired by a Philippine-based company for skills, qualifications and experience that are in short supply. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PHP 10,130 (≈ $160) · Principal applicant fee for a 1-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations), as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. 2
- A fee of PHP 17,170 (≈ $270) · Principal applicant fee for a 2-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations). 2
- A fee of PHP 24,210 (≈ $390) · Principal applicant fee for a 3-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations). 2
- A fee of $50 · Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year visa (USD 100 for 2 years, USD 150 for 3 years). 2
Requirements
- A Philippine-based company hires the foreign national. 1 2
- A spouse and unmarried children below 21 may convert their temporary visitor visas to dependant status. 1
- A notarised certification of the number of foreign and Filipino employees of the employer is part of the petition. 2
- The employer applies for the visa as petitioner. 1 2
- Dependants get the same validity as the principal. 1
Stay
- Initial validity of one, two or three years depending on the employment contract; extensions of one, two or three years.
- First stay: 12 to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to all nationalities subject to the visa requirements for their country.
Work
Work for the petitioning employer in the approved position.
Family
Spouse and unmarried children below 21 may be included as dependants; children may enrol in Bureau of Immigration accredited schools under the principal's visa. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in the Philippines.
Fine print
The Bureau of Immigration page says its fees are "updated as of 06 March 2014 and may change without prior notice", so the peso amounts shown here are indicative. The amounts are the tier for employers outside the Top 1,000 corporations; Top 1,000 corporations pay PHP 10,630, (≈ $170) PHP 18,170 (≈ $290) or PHP 25,710 (≈ $410).
Official sources
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
- Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442), Title II: Employment of Nonresident Aliens · Supreme Court E-Library · checked 2026-10-12
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
Work visa (9G) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work visa (9G) | – | 3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Offshore banking visa | – | – | – |
| Regional HQ staff visa | – | – | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Engineer/Specialist visa Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work visa (9G)?
A fee of PHP 10,130 (≈ $160). Principal applicant fee for a 1-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations), as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. A fee of PHP 17,170 (≈ $270). Principal applicant fee for a 2-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations). A fee of PHP 24,210 (≈ $390). Principal applicant fee for a 3-year visa (employer not among the Top 1,000 corporations). A fee of $50. Additional ACR I-Card fee for a 1-year visa (USD 100 for 2 years, USD 150 for 3 years).
How long can I stay on the Work visa (9G)?
Initial validity of one, two or three years depending on the employment contract; extensions of one, two or three years.
Can I work on the Work visa (9G)?
Limited. Work for the petitioning employer in the approved position.
Can I bring my family on the Work visa (9G)?
Spouse and unmarried children below 21 may be included as dependants; children may enrol in Bureau of Immigration accredited schools under the principal's visa.
How are Work visa (9G) holders taxed in Philippines?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work visa (9G). The standard rules apply: Non-resident aliens are taxed only on income from sources within the Philippines (NIRC section 23). A non-resident alien who stays more than 180 days in a calendar year is treated as doing business in the Philippines and pays the same graduated rates as residents on that income; one who is not engaged in trade or business pays a flat 25% on gross Philippine-source income (section 25).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
- Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442), Title II: Employment of Nonresident Aliens · Supreme Court E-Library · checked 2026-10-12
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
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