Philippines · Skilled Worker Visa

Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
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Section 9(G) Commonwealth Act 613. Requires Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from DOLE before BI visa application. Validity…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

Section 9(G) Commonwealth Act 613. Requires Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from DOLE before BI visa application. Validity 1-3 years.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
7/10 — Difficult

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range1+
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Manila
Single (monthly)€1,200
Family (monthly)€3,000
Rent 1BR (center)€550
Groceries€350
Transport pass€80
Cebu
Single (monthly)€1,050
Family (monthly)€2,625
Rent 1BR (center)€480
Groceries€320
Transport pass€70
Davao
Single (monthly)€950
Family (monthly)€2,375
Rent 1BR (center)€400
Groceries€300
Transport pass€60
Quezon City
Single (monthly)€1,100
Family (monthly)€2,750
Rent 1BR (center)€500
Groceries€330
Transport pass€75
Makati
Single (monthly)€1,400
Family (monthly)€3,500
Rent 1BR (center)€700
Groceries€380
Transport pass€90
Manila (Metro Manila)
Single (monthly)€850
Family (monthly)€2,100
Rent 1BR (center)€450
Groceries€212
Transport pass€51
Cebu City
Single (monthly)€650
Family (monthly)€1,600
Rent 1BR (center)€320
Groceries€162
Transport pass€39
Davao City
Single (monthly)€580
Family (monthly)€1,400
Rent 1BR (center)€280
Groceries€145
Transport pass€35

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G)?

Section 9(G) Commonwealth Act 613. Requires Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from DOLE before BI visa application. Validity 1-3 years.

Can the Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Philippines?

Yes. Philippines offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Philippines country page.

What is the cost of living in Philippines?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Manila: €1,200/mo; Cebu: €1,050/mo; Davao: €950/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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