Visa & Immigration Processing
Comprehensive visa and immigration support for businesses relocating staff, onboarding foreign workers, or establishing investor presence in the Philippines.
About this service
What we deliver
We support businesses and individuals with end-to-end processing of visas, work permits, and related immigration requirements. Whether you're relocating directors, onboarding foreign workers, or establishing investor presence in the Philippines, our team handles the paperwork, follow-ups, and coordination with government agencies. This service covers key visa categories such as 9(g) pre-arranged employment visas, Special Investor's Resident Visas (SIRV), and Alien Employment Permits (AEP), among others. We ensure compliance with local immigration law while streamlining the path to legal employment or business engagement.
What's included
Coverage you can rely on
Clear inclusions so you know exactly what to expect from day one. Adjust the stack to match the scale of your team or project.
Advisory on appropriate visa pathways (e.g. employee, investor, executive, dependent)
Preparation and submission of visa and permit applications
Assistance with AEP (Alien Employment Permit) and related requirements
Document verification and follow-ups with local authorities (DOLE, BI, BOI)
Scheduling and management of in-person appointments or interviews
Support for renewals, reclassifications, and dependents
Option to combine with business incorporation and relocation services
Investment
Pricing
from AUD $209 / USD $149 per applicant
Costs vary depending on visa type, processing speed, and number of dependents. We provide full visibility into both government fees and service charges during the scoping process.
Applications
Use Cases
Common scenarios where this service delivers measurable value.
Executive Secondment
A foreign executive is seconded to a Philippine entity and requires legal work authorisation to operate in-country.
Startup Expansion
An Australian startup is expanding to the Philippines and needs investor or entrepreneur visa support for founders.
Foreign National Hiring
A client using our EoR service hires a foreign national who needs a pre-arranged employment visa to work legally.
Business Visit Clearance
A director from the parent company plans to visit the local office and requires a temporary business visa.
Dependent Visa Support
A family member or dependent of a foreign hire needs the appropriate accompanying visa to relocate with them.
Process
How It Works
A clear, structured approach to get you up and running.
Assessment & Recommendation
We assess the individual's role and needs, then recommend the right visa type for their situation.
Document Collection
You provide required documentation, and we prepare the complete application package for submission.
Submission & Coordination
We handle the submission and liaise with immigration offices or relevant agencies on your behalf.
Follow-up & Scheduling
We assist with biometric appointments, interviews, and any post-filing clarifications required.
Completion
Upon approval, we finalise the process and provide ongoing support for renewals or re-entry requirements.
Let's talk
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your team, timeline, and outcomes. We'll respond within one business day.
Whether you're exploring options or ready to move forward, we're here to help. Our team has helped businesses of all shapes and sizes establish and scale their operations in Southeast Asia. We understand the challenges and know how to navigate them efficiently, so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.
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