PROVISIONAL WORK PERMIT
The Bureau of Immigration issues the Provisional Work Permit.
The foreign national who has a temporary visitor’s visa can apply while the (9G) working visa application is in process.
This work permit is typically legitimate for three months from issuance and can apply to a maximum of 2 applications.
The validity of PWP may reduce or ends upon the approval of the 9G or the 9D visa.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISIONAL WORK PERMIT
- Letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the petitioning company with an undertaking to withhold and remit to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) taxes due on all income of the applicant;
- Duly accomplished CGAF for Work Permit
- Any proof of possession of valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
- Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP) or the official receipt of the application for an AEP
- For Corporations or Partnerships, photocopies of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of Registration
- Articles of Incorporation
- General Information Sheet (GIS) for the current year stamped received by the SEC
- For Single Proprietorship, photocopies of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Certificate of Registration of Business Name
- Mayor’s Permit
- Photocopy of Employment Contract specifying the exact compensation to be earned by the applicant
- BI Clearance Certificate
PROCESSING PERIOD
- The processing time usually takes between 7-10 working days.
DENIAL OF PWP
- Lacking Company Documents upon the submission of the application.
- If a foreign national applied PWP more than twice.
VALIDITY
- Valid for 3 months.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction.
Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
Pay the required fees.
Submit a copy of the Official Receipt.
Get the approved PWP
FEES FOR PROVISIONAL WORK PERMIT
For fees and other payment-related information, refer to the official website of the Bureau Of Immigration, or you can get in touch with one of our representatives for additional information.
