Any foreign alien who legally enters the Philippines on a temporary visitor's or a tourist visa and intends to engage in a professional undertaking or commercial operation but not considered for purely local employment, can apply for a special work permit (SWP).

SWPs are usually issued, but limited to:

(1) Professional athletes visiting and competing only for a limited period;

(2) Foreign nationals who perform emergency or exceptional temporary services, but did not secure a pre-arranged employment visa;

(3) Artists, musicians, and other performers.

Requirements

• Letter of request from the Petitioning Company.

• Notarized copy of applicant’s passport with valid visa.

• An Affidavit of Support of the Petitioning Company.

• Authenticated true copy of employment contract specifying exact fiscal compensation to be earned

Procedure

• Special Work Permit is applied for at the Dept of Labor and Employment DoLE.

Total Registration Can Be done in 1-2 weeks

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