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	Short Stay Visa9A Tourist Visa Extension	ID CardACR l-Card	Working Visa9G Working Visa
Description	Issued to foreign nationals who are traveling to the Philippines for the common purpose of Pleasure, Business & Health.	An ACR I-Card is a microchip based, credit card-sized, identification card issued to all registered aliens whose stay in the Philippines has exceeded fifty-nine (59) days	Issued to foreign nationals who stays in the Philippines to engage in any lawful occupation, whether for wages or salary or other forms of compensation
Effective Period	Effective Period depends on the mode of admission	Effective Period depends on the mode of admission	One (1) - Three (3) years validity depending on the Employer - Employee Contract
Can be extended?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extended Period	One (1), Two (2) or Six (6) months	Effective Period depends on the mode of admission	Can be extented by One (1) - Three (3) years validity depending on the Employer - Employee Contract
Authorize Government Unit	Bureau of Immigration	Bureau of Immigration	DOLE Bureau of Immigration
Application Process	Philippine Foreign Service Post at the foreign national's country of origin or place of legal residence	As part of the VISA process, ACR l-Card will mark the VISA status in the Philippines, ie ACR l-Card and VISA are the same card.	Apply and Secure AEP at DOLE Get the order of BI Provide fingerprint Get an ACR card
Requirements	Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines Duly Accomplished Visa application forms Two (2) Passport Size Picture Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman; Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination Payment of Visa Fees	Accomplished application form Certified True Copy of Order granting VISA Photo Copy of Passport Bio-Page and Passport Pages bearing valid VISA Implementation Photocopy of official receipts of payment Two (2) 2x2 Photo of Applicant with white background	Letter of Request by Applicant and Petitioner addresed to the Commisioner Application Form Photocopy of Passport Bio-Page and latest Admission Photocopy of petitioners latest ITR Photocopy of AEP issued by DOLE BI Clearance Certificate Original or CTC of Mediacal Clearance
Other considerations	-	ACR l-Card represents the identity document left in the Philippines	After holding a 9G visa, you can purchase a one-way ticket or a ticket departing from the Philippines; you can also freely enter and exit as many times as you want. Be able to open a bank freely

	Working Permit for ForeignersAEP (Alien Employment Visa)	Temporary Working PermitPWP (Provisional Working Permit)	Short-term Working PermitSWP (Special Working Permit)
Description	Issued to foreign nationals by the Department of Labor and Employment which authorizes them to work in the Philippines.	Issued to foreign nationals during the pendency of an application for pre-arranged employment visa	A Short-term working visa that is Issued to foreign nationals who shall engage in gainful employment for three to six months
Effective Period	One (1) Year	3 Months	3 Months
Can be extended?	Yes	No	Yes
Extended Period	Can be extented by One (1) - Three (3) years validity depending on the Employer - Employee Contract	-	Can be extended by up to 1 time, once for 3 months, that is, the most common period is half a year.
Authorize Government Unit	DOLE Regional Office	Bureau of Immigration	Bureau of Immigration
Application Process	Submit an AEP application form to DOLE For payment Register an AEP card with the local DOLE or enter an address message	Secure and Submit Application form Submit documents for processing For Payment Submit copy of Official Receipt	Obtain a Application Form Submit application documents and review documents For payment Submit copy of Official Receipt
Requirements	Application form Photocopy of Passport with Visa Contract of Employment Photocopy of Mayor's Permit	Letter of Request addressed to the Commissioner from the Petitioning Company Application form for PWP Photocopy of Applicant's Passport Bio-Page and latest admission Proof of possession of TIN Photocopy of AEP Photocopy of Employment Contract BI Clearance Certificate	Letter of Request addressed to the Commissioner from the Petitioning Company Application form for Work Permit Photocopy of Applicant's Passport Bio-Page and latest admission Employment Contract Photocopy of BIR Certificate of Registration A sworn declaration of the petitioning company operating in the Philippines BI Clearance Certificate
Other considerations	Foreigners working in the Philippines must hold an AEP permit Visa holders such as SIRV, SRRV, 9D, etc., must also hold AEP if they want to work in the Philippines.	After the AEP application is completed, you can apply for a 9G visa, so you need to have PWP to use during the AEP application.	SWP is only a work permit issued by the Immigration Department, not a visa (VISA), and can only be used for work. Even if you have applied for SWP, the travel visa must still be signed. If you leave the Philippines on the way, you need to apply for a visa to enter the country again. SWP cannot be used as an entry certificate.

	Special Investor Residence Visa	SRRV (Special Retirement Resident Visa)
	SIRV	VISA - Smile	Visa - Classic
Description	The Philippines Investment Agency has a special authority to approve the Special Investment Residency Visa (SIRV) issued by the National Immigration Service. Both legal citizens and their family members can apply for this visa. With this visa, they can enjoy multiple visas to enter and leave the Philippines, permanent residency and tax exemption. Applicants need to wire transfer or bank drafts, open an account in the bank specified by the Philippine Investment	Is issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Republic of the Philippines under the Retirement Program of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to foreign nationals who would like to make the Philippines their second home or investment destination.
Benefits	Permanent residency Multiple entrance and exit privileges Partial tax incentives	Permanent residency Multiple entrance and exit privileges Exemptions: Income tax on pensions and annuities, immigration clearance for immigration, annual registration requirements for Philippine Immigration, daily necessities and personal effects to US$7,000.00 customs and import duties, travel taxes, external bridge ID cards
Who can apply?	The Philippines may issue SIRV to any foreign citizen who meets the following conditions: All foreign citizens over the age of 21 can participate in this program Applicant's spouse and children (unmarried under 21) The applicant has no criminal record of ethical violations The applicant has not contracted any dangerous or infectious diseases The applicant was not admitted to the institution for any mental illness or mental disability Applicants need to send money to the bank of the Philippine Investment Agency to open an account and deposit $75,000 in deposits Applicants over the age of 35 who do not have a criminal record and who meet the health standards Retirement options and prescribed time deposits: 35-49 years old: US$50, 000.00 Over 50 years old: Have a pension of US$10, 000.00 No pension US$20, 000.00
Investments and Deposit Projects	Investment projects: Open a new company. The investment has already opened a company. Purchase stocks of companies listed on the stock exchange.	Deposit availability: Time deposits cannot be converted or transferred unless SRRV status is cancelled	Deposit availability: * Can invest in RFO real estate (refers to completed buildings) * The amount of investment in the Philippines needs to be US$50,000
About Dependants	Proof of relationship for joining spouse and children (must be translated in English and authenticated at the nearest Philippine embassy/consular office) - Marriage Certificate - Birth Certificate Police clearance (translated in English) from country of origin (Consularized), if the dependents are above 18 years old.
Authorize Government Unit	The Philippine Investment Agency (BOI) has a special authority to approve the issuance of the National Immigration Service (BI)	Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)
Requirements	Duly accomplished SIRV Application Form, notarized with recent passport-sized photo Signed and notarized Deed of Undertaking Accomplished Personal History Statement Form (PHSF) Medical Examination Clearance Certificate from LBP or DBP as to the amount of inwardly remitted by the applicant and its conversion to pesos Marriage Certificate for joining dependent-spouse Birth Certificate for joining dependent-child. Police clearance Original Passport	Original valid Passport with valid /updated Temporary Visitor’s Visa Accomplished PRA Application Form; Original valid Medical Clearance; Original valid Police Clearance from country of origin, and an additional NBI Clearance, if applicant has stayed in the Philippines for over 30 days from last date of entry; Photos (12 pieces, 2″x2″); SRR Visa deposit that is inwardly remitted; Fees Processing/Service (one-time) US$ 1,400.00 Principal applicant US$ 300.00 Dependent applicant Annual Fee of US$360.00 (for the Principal & 2 dependents) and Additional US$100 for each additional dependent in excess of 2 Marriage Certificate for joining dependent-spouse Birth Certificate for joining dependent-child.
Other Considerations	Investment Report Requirements: As a special investment residence visa holder, as long as the investment exists, it has the right to live in the Philippines and regularly submit the required year-end report to prove that its investment is still in the Philippines. If the investment is withdrawn from the Philippines, the special investment residence visa will be automatically terminated. If the investment report is not submitted for more than one year, its identity will be cancelled and blacklisted. Note: Customers who use $75,000 to set up a company should pay attention to submit financial and tax reports to the Philippines each year, otherwise they will be blacklisted.