Accredited immigration lawyer by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration
Trusted Immigration Lawyer in the Philippines
Phone
Office
2F ACT Tower, Makati City Philippines
Hours
Monday-Friday:
8am – 5pm
ABOUT US AND OUR SERVICES
Immigration Lawyers in Manila, Philippines
Our immigration team is composed of immigration lawyers and specialists with more than a decade of experience in processing and filing Philippine work visas and Philippine work permits.
Winner, Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the 4th Annual Asian Legal Business Philippines Law Awards 2019
We are listed in
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Philippine Immigration
We process various visa applications and alien employment permits before various Philippine government institutions. From working visas in the Philippines to tourist visas, our top immigration lawyer in the Philippines got you covered.
Business Registration
Setting up shop in the Philippine can be challenging and tedious. It shouldn’t be! Let our expert team take care of this for you.
Citizenship by Investment
Get a second citizenship and a passport in selected Caribbean and European nations by investing in their economy.
Philippine Immigration
We process various visa applications and alien employment permits before various Philippine government institutions.
Citizenship by Investment
Get a second citizenship and a passport in selected Caribbean and European nations by investing in their economy.
Business Registration
Setting up shop in the Philippine can be challenging and tedious. It shouldn’t be! Let our expert team take care of this for you.
IMMIGRATION
Philippine Visas and Work Permits
Work with our experienced, fast, and efficient team of immigration lawyers in the Philippines. Our team is composed of people with more than a decade of experience in processing and filing visas and work permits. We process various visa applications and alien employment permits before the Bureau of Immigration, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Justice. Whether you’re visiting the Philippines as a tourist or staying to work or set up shop, we can help you with your immigration needs.
Tourist Visa Extension
- Visa Waiver
- Tourist Visa Extension Beyond 59 Days (9a Extension)
- Updating of Expired Tourist Visa/Native-Born
Working Permits
- Alien Employment Permit (AEP) Application, Renewal, and Cancellation
- Application for AEP Exemption or Exclusion
- Provisional Work Permit (PWP)
- Special Work Permit (SWP)
Working Visas
- 47a2, 9D, 9G, EO226 Application
- Working Visa Downgrading and Revalidation
- Grace Period
Other Applications
- Alien Registration
- Other long-term visas
- Other applications and services
Citizenship
Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship
European Union Citizenship
Become an EU citizen and enjoy the freedom to travel, live, and study in Europe. No need to put your life in a pause. Citizenship by investment provides a direct route to legally acquiring citizenship via an investment or contribution to the economy of a nation.
Citizenship
Caribbean Citizenship
Get a Caribbean Citizenship by investment. Getting your second passport from our select Caribbean countries is the quickest and most affordable way to visa-free travel worldwide. Learn more about our Caribbean citizenship by investment programs.
“We started engaging the services of Avenida and Diaz Law Office in 2017. From then on, they have efficiently handled the work permit and immigration requirements of our expatriates. On top of that, their team members are very accommodating and easy to work with – always willing to provide immediate assistance; regularly sends updates & reminders; patiently answers our queries, among others. The level of service that Avenida and Diaz has provided us is no less than excellent.”
Rosmen B. Almuena, Legal Administrator
MUFG Bank, Ltd. Manila Branch
OUR BLOG
News & Updates
Philippine Immigration Law Firm Wins Boutique Law Firm of the Year
Avenida and Diaz Law Office, a boutique law firm based in Manila specializing in immigration and general business law, has been named Boutique Law Firm of the Year, among other honors, at the Fourth Annual Asian Legal Business Philippines Law Awards. FOR IMMEDIATE...
WORKING PERMIT AND VISA APPLICATION STATUS DURING THE ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE PERIOD (MARCH 17 – APRIL 13, 2020)
Both the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) released advisories on the implication of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) on working permits and visa applications. ON ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMITS (AEP) The DOLE NCR released an...
SWP Applicants Required to Present Diploma or Proof of Training and Resume
The Bureau of Immigration recently released Operations Order No. JHM-2020-002 "Supplemental Guidelines for Special Work Permit (SWP) Applications" wherein it sets additional requirements for SWP applicants who shall occupy Consultant or Specialist positions: Age...