Special Permits from the Philippine allow foreign nationals to legally work or study while on a temporary visitor’s visa (9A). Special Permits include the Special Work Permit (SWP) for short-term employment, Provisional Work Permit (PWP) for pending visa applications, and Special Study Permit (SSP) for non-degree studies.

Special Study Permit (SSP)

Special Study Permit (SSP) in the Philippines allows foreign nationals on a tourist visa to engage in short-term, non-degree, or language courses (less than one year), or children under 18 studying at the primary/secondary level.

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Special Work Permit (SWP) – Commercial

Special Work Permit (SWP) for Commercial Purposes in the Philippines allows foreign nationals to engage in short-term gainful employment (3 to 6 months) while holding a tourist visa. It is intended for, but not limited to, consultants, specialists, and coaches, requiring a local Philippine company to act as petitioner.

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Provisional Work Permit (PWP)

The Special Work Permit (SWP) in the Philippines is a short-term, 3-6 month permit for tourist visa holders engaging in temporary work (consultants, performers). The Provisional Work Permit (PWP) allows foreigners to work for up to one year while their 9(g) long-term working visa is pending. Both are issued by the Bureau of Immigration.

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Special Work Permit – Artists & Athletes

Special Work Permit (SWP) for Commercial Purposes in the Philippines allows foreign nationals to engage in short-term gainful employment (3 to 6 months) while holding a tourist visa. It is intended for, but not limited to, consultants, specialists, and coaches, requiring a local Philippine company to act as petitioner.

Total Fee: Please feel free to contact us.