Pursuant to Immigration Memorandum Circular No. 2025-003 (IMC 2025-003), Indian nationals may now enter the Philippines without the need to secure an entry visa, subject to the following guidelines: 14-Day Visa Free Entry for Indian Nationals Conditions: The visit...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Department Order No. 248-A, Series of 2025, titled “Supplemental Guidelines Clarifying and Amending Provisions of DOLE Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025” (“DO 248-A”). This issuance clarifies and revises...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025, introducing significant changes to the employment of foreign nationals in the Philippines. These new regulations revise the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) process and...
To facilitate the filing of Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) while awaiting the resolution of business permit renewals, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced the acceptance of the following alternative documents in lieu of a valid business permit:...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released its guidelines for the 2025 Annual Reporting (AR) process. In accordance with the Alien Registration Act of 1950 (RA 562), all foreign nationals who were issued ACR I-Cards must report in person to the Bureau within the first...
