Philippines - Apply for Alien Employment Permit or License (AEP)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Alien Employment Permit or License (AEP), the applicant has to approach the Department of Labour and Employment offices link

   Note: The applicant to click “Regions” to find nearby offices to them.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority's request.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit.
12. The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application Form link
• Two (2) passport-size photographs
• Contract of employment
• Copy of passport’s bio page
• Employer’s mayors permit

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – PHILIPPINES
(DOLE) Building,
Muralla Wing cor. General Luna St., Intramuros,
Manila, 1002, Philippines
DOLE Hotline: 1349
Contact Details link
Key Officials link

Note: The applicant to click “Regions” to find nearby offices to them.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Alien Employment Permit or License (AEP) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The Applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of PHP 10,000.

Validity

• The Validity of Alien Employment Permit or License (AEP) is one year.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of Alien: (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name)
• Home Address
• Contact Details
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Age
• Sex
• Nationality
• Civil Status
• Education
• Occupation
• Details of employer

Need for the Document

• An Alien Employment Permit (AEP) or Alien Employment License is a document issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines that allows a foreign national to work legally in the country. It is required for all foreign nationals who wish to engage in gainful employment in the Philippines, except for certain exempted categories of foreign nationals such as those with diplomatic status.

Information which might help

• The AEP serves as proof that the foreign national has undergone the necessary clearance procedures and has obtained the necessary permits and visas to work in the Philippines. It also ensures that the foreign national's employment does not displace any qualified Filipino worker.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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