About Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands, with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The
Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the
east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It is
the world’s twelfth-most-populous country, with
diverse ethnicities and cultures. Manila is the country’s capital, and its most populated
city is Quezon City. Both are within Metro Manila.
The Philippines is called Asia’s pearl of the orient for the richness of its culture and
the beauty of its landscape. It is home to centuries old churches, turn of the century
mansions, ancient forts and modern museums. The Philippines is an archipelago
comprising 7,100 islands.
Blessed with the richness of natural wonders and endless beaches, the Philippines
is known to be a tropical paradise. Made up of more than 7000 islands, the archipelago
is home to diverse ecosystems and landscapes where people can enjoy a wide range of
seascapes and rich culture.
FAST FACT
 Official Name: The Republic of the Philippines
 Capital: Manila
 Population:  11.56 crores (2022)
 Official Languages: Filipino, ENGLISH
 Money: Philippine peso
 Area:  300,000 sq. km., including about 298,000 sq. km.
Permanent Residency in the Philippines

In the Philippines, permanent residency obtained through investment,
specifically the Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV), allows you and your
family to live indefinitely within the country.
When you make an eligible investment of at least $75,000 in a local
enterprise, you can receive permanent residency. The benefits of this
status include:
 Multiple entry privileges, giving you the freedom to travel in and out of
the Philippines without the hassle of reapplying for entry.
 Access to national healthcare and education, ensuring you and your family
can enjoy local amenities.
 The right to reside indefinitely, offering a stable and long-term living
arrangement.
Permanent Resident Visa
Under the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, Section 13 (a) you are eligible for
permanent residency in the Philippines. This visa is issued to an alien on the basis of
his valid marriage to a Philippine citizen.
To qualify for this visa, the applicant must prove that:
 He contracted a valid marriage with a Philippine citizen.
 The marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws.
 There is no record of any derogatory information against him in any local or foreign
law enforcement agency.
 He is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease.
 He has sufficient financial capacity to support a family and will not become a public
burden.
 He was allowed entry into the Philippines and was authorized by Immigration
authorities to stay
Philippines Long Stay Visas
Foreign nationals who enter the Philippines for long-term purposes must have the
appropriate visa. The main types of Philippine visas issued for a longer duration include:

 Philippine Work Visa, which is issued to foreigners who will work for a Filipino
company
 Philippine Student Visa, which is issued to foreigners who will pursue their studies
in a Filipino educational institution
 Philippine Spouse Visa, which is issued to the spouses of Filipino citizens and/or
their dependent children.
 Philippine Retirement Visa, which is issued to foreigners who want to retire in the
Philippines and have the necessary financial requirements to do so.
Applying for a Philippines Long-Stay Visa
You can apply for a Philippines Long-Stay Visa in one of two ways:
 At an Embassy or Consulate of the Philippines abroad; or
 At the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, in which case you have to enter with a
regular Tourist Visa and then convert it at the BI into the type of visa you need.
Dual Citizenship
A person can be a dual citizen by choice or by birth. An individual can be
considered a Philippine dual citizen by choice through the process of RA
9225 while a Philippine dual citizen by birth is a natural-born Filipino who
does not have to perform any action to acquire the citizenships.
Requirements for Philippines Visa
 The visa application form must be filled up fully and legibly completed in English.
 One passport size photograph.
 Bank statements for the last six months duly stamped and signed by a bank officer.
 The original passport that has a validity of at least six months.
 Photocopy of the data and amendment pages in the passport.
Work in Philippines
The work visa in the Philippines allows foreign nationals to conduct work and is issued for
anywhere between one and three years. The official length will be determined by the individual's
employment contract. Employees can, however, extend their visas by requesting an additional
period of one to three years.
Demand Jobs in the Philippines
 Professor/Teacher.
 Project Manager.
 Real Estate Agent.
 Recruitment Specialist.

 Social Media Agent.
 Specialist Medical Practitioner.
 Technology Project Manager.
 Web Developer.
POPULAR GRADUATE JOBS
 Banking and financial services
 Engineering
 Manufacturing
 Sales and marketing
 Technology
Philippines Work Visa
The work visa in the Philippines allows foreign nationals to conduct work and is
issued for anywhere between one and three years. The official length will be
determined by the individual's employment contract. Employees can, however, extend
their visas by requesting an additional period of one to three years.
How to get a Philippines Work Permit?
The process of getting a work permit in Philippines starts by submitting an application
for an AEP issued by the Department of Labor and Employment. Then, either the
respective employer can file the application in the Philippines, or it can be filed by the
prospective employee.
What documents do you need for a Philippines Work Visa?
Documents Required for Philippines Work Visa
 A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the Philippines.
 One photo as per the specifications.
 Confirmed flight tickets.
 Bank statements for the past 6 months.
 Approval for work from the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs.

HOW Royal HR Solution CAN HELP YOU?

Royal HR Solution is best positioned to help you with your Philippines visit visa. Our teams will help
you:
 Advise you on the required documentation
 Advise you on the funds that need to be shown

 Fill out the application forms
 Review your documents for the visa application