In the interest of service improvements, the Department of Labor and Employment – National Capital Region Regional Office is now accepting proof of filing of the company's...

The Bureau of Immigration PEZA Extension Office (BI PEZA) implemented key changes to the downgrading application process (‘downgrading' refers to the in-country work visa cancellation...

All employers seeking to employ foreign nationals on an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) are subject to the new labor market test requirement.

The Philippines airport authorities have off late detected a spurt in fake visas at the airport.

The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has recently clarified its policy regarding 9(G) visa holders who receive promotions within their current company.

The government of the Philippines will begin processing initial and renewal Bureau of Immigration (BI) accreditation clearance applications beginning on 1 April 2023.

Third-country providers are now required to apply for accreditation in order to apply for an alien employment permit on behalf of an employee...

The government of the Philippines will now accept vaccination certificates issued in the countries and territories of Bahrain, Qatar, Switzerland, and Hong Kong

The Philippine government has announced that foreign nationals may now obtain the 9(g) and 47(a)(2) work visas while abroad before traveling to the Philippines.

The government of the Philippines will conduct yearly reporting reviews of foreign nationals in the country from 1 January 2023 until 1 March 2023.

As of 30 May 2022, the government of the Philippines will require fully vaccinated travelers to present proof of vaccination and a negative RT-PCR test taken 48 hours prior to departure.

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The government of the Philippines introduced amendments for the Philippine Economic Zone Authority visa on 14 September 2022.

The government of the Philippines announced that foreign nationals holding valid alien certificate of registration identity cards (ARC I-Card) must file their Annual Report...

On Nov. 11, 2021, the government of the Philippines released information regarding COVID-19 measures within the country.

The government of the Philippines will introduce a new eArrival Card that will combine travel information with COVID-19 health related information .

Beginning 10 Feb. 2022, the government of the Philippines will allow travelers who do not require an entry visa to enter the country.

The government of the Philippines updated its risk level entrance requirements on 31 Dec. 2021. Countries and territories are classified as on the Green List, Yellow List or Red List.

The government of the Philippines announced that foreign nationals holding valid alien certificates of registration identity cards (ARC I-Card) must file their Annual Report...

The government of the Philippines launched a new platform on 5 December 2022 that will replace arrival cards and the One Health Pass.