Is there an age requirement for the latest Philippine work visa in 2026? Complete guide: Processing procedures and precautions

Philippines Work Visa Guide (Age Requirements+Process+Materials+Fees)

With the continuous adjustment of various policies in the Philippines, many friends still have doubts about the work visa related services for foreign nationals working in the country. In order to help everyone complete the application process more smoothly, EasyGo International has specially compiled the following latest guidelines, focusing on answering core questions about Philippine work visas and assisting foreign nationals to work legally in the Philippines.

1、 Core premise: Core explanation of Philippine work visa

The core of the Philippine work visa is the 9G work visa, which is a legal work visa jointly issued by the Department of Labor (DOLE) and the Immigration Department of the Philippines. It is applicable to all foreign workers in the Philippines and is also the core certificate for foreign nationals to legally work and reside in the Philippines for a long time. The processing of work visas requires coordination with multiple departments such as BIR (Tax Bureau), DOLE (Ministry of Labor), and Immigration Bureau [2]. The process is clear and standardized, and entrusting EasyGo International to handle it can simplify the process, avoid mistakes, and eliminate the need for individuals to repeatedly visit departments, efficiently completing the application process.

2、 Core question: Is there an age requirement for Philippine work visas? (including other basic requirements)

The answer is: There is a clear age requirement, combined with the official regulations of the Philippine work visa [2] and the information you provided, the core requirements are as follows, without exception:

-Mandatory age requirement: Foreigners working in the Philippines must meet the age requirement of 21 to obtain a legal work visa. Those under 21 cannot apply for any type of Philippine work visa;

-Other basic requirements: In addition to age, there will also be certain requirements for the applicant's educational background and professional skills based on the job situation. Specific conditions need to be analyzed in conjunction with specific occupational positions (such as providing relevant skill certificates for technical positions);

-Additional requirements: Applicants must hold a valid Philippine entry visa (such as a 9A tourist visa, business visa [1]), a passport valid for no less than 6 months [2], have no criminal record, and be hired or affiliated by a legally registered company in the Philippines [2].

3、 Core question: What is the latest process for applying for a work visa in the Philippines? (4 Steps to Simplify and Implement)

The work visa application process is clear and operable, strictly following the steps you provided, and combined with the official standards found [2], the streamlined core process is as follows, which can be implemented throughout the entire process:

1. Apply for tax card and labor card: The applicant should bring their valid passport and documents to the Philippine Bureau of Taxation (BIR) to apply for a tax card, and at the same time, go to the Department of Labor (DOLE) to register and apply for a labor card (i.e. Foreign Employment Permit AEP [2]) to complete the basic qualification filing;

2. Submit materials and make payment: Prepare all required materials (including tax card and labor card), go to the Philippine Immigration Bureau to submit a work visa application, pay the processing fee according to the standard, and wait for the immigration bureau to notify the visa interview time;

3. Interview review+fingerprint collection: After receiving the interview notice from the immigration bureau, the applicant shall go to the designated location on time to participate in the interview, and cooperate with the staff to complete the fingerprint collection. The interview mainly verifies the authenticity of the materials and the work intention, and patiently waits for the completion of the review after completion;

4. Obtain a work visa and legal residence: After passing the review, the applicant will receive a visa application notice from the immigration office and go to the immigration office to obtain a work visa. After obtaining the visa, the applicant can obtain legal work and residence rights in the Philippines, and can freely enter and exit the country and work legally.

4、 Core question: What are the required documents for a Philippine work visa application? (Simplified Essential Edition)

The materials required for work visas need to comply with the requirements of multiple departments for review [2]. Preparing them in advance can accelerate the processing progress. Combined with the "passport and other materials only required" provided by you, the essential materials are simplified as follows, without redundancy:

-Core basic materials: Original valid passport of the applicant (valid for more than 6 months), several recent 2-inch white background ID photos;

-Pre filing materials: original and photocopy of BIR tax card and DOLE labor card (AEP) [2];

-Work related materials: Employment certificate or affiliation certificate from a legitimate company in the Philippines, notarized labor contract [2], and qualification certificates related to the position (education certificate, skills certificate, provided as needed);

-Supplementary materials: Medical examination report (processed by designated institutions in the Philippines [2]), certificate of no criminal record (NBI certificate of no criminal record in the Philippines [2]), personal resume;

-Convenient handling instructions: We entrust EasyGo International to handle your application. You only need to provide your passport and core basic materials, and we will assist in organizing and supplementing the remaining materials, without the need for personal preparation.

5、 Philippine work visa processing fee details (clear and no hidden expenses)

There is no fixed and unified standard for the processing fee of work permits, and the core depends on the duration of the work permit (1-3 years [2]) and the content of the agency services. Combined with the market references found [1] [2], the details are as follows:

-Official fees: including DOLE labor card processing fee, BIR tax card processing fee, and immigration work visa application fee, totaling several thousand pesos to 10000 pesos;

-Agency and other fees: EasyGo International agency service fee (priced according to service content, fully coordinated by dedicated personnel), material notarization fee, translation fee, etc., with no hidden consumption;

-Market reference: Full process processing (including official fees and agency fees). The market standard reference price is about 20000 RMB [1], and payment can be made in pesos. Specific fees can be contacted with customer service, and accurate quotes can be provided based on the length of work visa and personal situation.

6、 Avoiding pitfalls tips+service instructions

1. Do not conceal your age or provide false materials (such as forging academic qualifications or skill certificates). Once discovered during the review, the application will be directly rejected, which will affect subsequent work visa and visa processing; 2. The processing of work visas must be done through formal channels. Do not easily believe in false advertising such as "no age requirement" and "quick visa application" to avoid financial losses; 3. Personal processing requires repeated communication with multiple departments, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. Entrusting us to handle the process and provide full assistance greatly reduces processing time; 4. Within the validity period of the 9G work visa, one can freely enter and exit the country without the need to reapply for a new visa. Prior to expiration, one must renew the visa in advance to avoid violating regulations.

The above is the relevant content about Philippine work visas brought to you by our professional consultants, focusing on answering core questions such as age requirements, processing procedures, and required materials. And we at EasyGo International will provide you with comprehensive services and assistance related to work visas in the Philippines. No matter what work visa information you want to know, contact us immediately and let us work together to help you legally start your work journey in the Philippines.

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