Most foreign nationals, and indeed even Philippine citizens, are largely unaware of or perhaps confused by Philippine immigration law and practice.  Practical references on the subject are few, scattered and not very accessible.  This is the reason Atty. Dennis Joseph D. Judan wrote his book entitled Philippine Visas and Work Permits: A Quick Guide to Philippine Immigration (2018).  This is a complete, condensed and convenient guide and reference book on the subject.

In this book you will learn the following:

1. The specific instances when a Philippine visa or work permit may be required when you travel to the Philippines;
2. The various Philippine visas that are available to you;
3. The various Philippine work permits that may be needed if you desire to work here;
4. How to determine which particular visa or work permit is best for you;
5. How to subsequently obtain your particular visa or work permit;
6. What you need to do after you have obtained your Philippine visa or work permit;
7. A detailed example of how a Philippine visa and work permit is obtained [i.e. the Philippine Visa Life Cycle)]; and
8. Practical tips and suggestions for obtaining your Philippine visa or work permit, as well as ensuring that you are complying with Philippine immigration requirements.

Download a FREE copy of “The Philippine Visa Life Cycle (PVLC)” which is featured as one of the chapters of the book.  The PVLC is a highly illustrative example of the entire Philippine visa and work permit process from beginning to end which will aid you in better understanding the Philippine immigration system.  It describes the various stages of a foreign national’s journey to, stay within and departure from the Philippines, as well as the corresponding changes to his or her visa status during this period.   To give you a more complete idea of what both books contain, their respective Tables of Contents are included in the FREE download as well.