Revised Rules and Regulations for the Issuance of Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released the new guidelines for the issuance of Alien Employment Permit (“AEP”) and related certifications on 6 January 2021 through Department Order No. 221-21 (“Revised AEP Rules”). 

The Revised AEP Rules provide for new guidelines for filing dates, processing time, permit fees, penalties, documentary requirements, and employers’ duties, among others. The AEP is one of the permits that must be secured by foreign nationals to legally work in the Philippines. This Update discusses the key changes in the application for AEP.