Philippine work visa demotion and extension: process, materials and precautions

The Philippine work visa is a necessary document for many foreigners to work in the Philippines. However, sometimes we need to change the work company or extend the validity of the visa, which requires a reduction or extension. This article will introduce the Philippine work visa demotion and extension process and the required materials, and remind everyone to pay attention to the matters needing attention when handling.

1. what is a demotion?
A demotion is the demotion of an original work visa to a tourist visa in order to legally enter a new work company. For example, if you hold a 9G work visa to work in company a and want to transfer to company B, you need to apply for a demotion to legally join the new company.

What is the role of 2. demotions?
Your visa can be converted into a tourist visa, thus extending your stay in the Philippines. Once your work visa expires, you can change your visa to 9a travel visa status, and then apply for ecc (Certificate of Departure) to return home at any time.

3. the materials required for the demotions
The following materials need to be prepared for 9G work visa demotion or other types of work visas (such as CEZA work visa, SCWV work visa and 9C seafarer work visa):
1. The applicant's original passport (if there is a travel permit can also be)
2. The applicant's original immigration I card
3. original I-card of the ministry of labor
4. Original approvals or documents of all existing companies

4. the process of demoting
You don't need to be present in person to apply for visa reduction, and you can entrust EasyGo to handle the whole process. The specific process is as follows:
1. The applicant submits the necessary materials for handling
2. EasyGo conducts material review
3. EasyGo submits an application to the General Directorate of Immigration
4. Wait for the approval of the notification processing result
5. Final delivery or express delivery results

Duration, Cost and Precautions for 5. Subvention
The duration and cost of visa reduction will vary according to the specific situation. Please consult the handling agency or relevant departments for detailed information. At the same time, the following are the matters needing attention when handling the demotion:
1. Customers must apply locally in the Philippines and cannot apply at the airport.
2. The demoted customer must be in the Philippines and cannot be handled abroad.
3. Overdue visa demotion will face fines and be included in the Philippines' unwelcome blacklist, with restrictions on entry and exit.
4. Long-term residents in the Philippines may consider applying for permanent residency or short-term visas.

End:

Through this article, we have a detailed understanding of the Philippine work visa demotion and extension process, the required materials and matters needing attention. Deferring your visa can help you legally change jobs and extend your stay in the Philippines. If you need to apply for demotion or have other related issues, please consult a professional handling agency or relevant department.