🇵🇭 Philippines · Employer-sponsored work
Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 1–21 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €163 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.ph/pre-4-arranged-employment-visa-9g/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“'Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G)' — 'Conversion to Pre-arranged Employee (Commercial)'; required documents include a Notarized Certification of Number of Foreign and Filipino Employees (employer petition). The 9G is granted to foreign nationals with pre-arranged employment, petitioned by a Philippine employer.”
“Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) ... VALIDITY 1 Year / 2 Years / 3 Years (non-immigrant employer-sponsored visa renewed/extended; no PR mentioned)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.