Clermont Posted August 6, 2018 Posted August 6, 2018 19 hours ago, Tukaram (Tim) said: The 13a allows one to work, I do not think a BB stamp does. I have been on both... but do not work. I never could find a good answer online (the BI site has very little info on the BB stamp), but as the BB stamp is a temporary permit I doubt working is allowed. The work visa is good if you are single. The 13a is good if you are married. Since the 13a is a permanent resident, working is allowed. Your right about not much government literature on BB visa, but from my understanding and reading you have to get the appropriate visa to work. BB is only an extension of a tourist visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Clermont said: Your right about not much government literature on BB visa, but from my understanding and reading you have to get the appropriate visa to work. BB is only an extension of a tourist visa. Yes. It doesn't specifically state you cannot work with a BB visa as far as I can see, but nor does it state you can. I'd imagine that means you cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 We have been here before but OK! let's do it again The BB Stamp is not a visa. It is an Invitation from the Department of Tourism via the BI to come and visit with your Filipino Spouse. It is for 1 Year and non renewable per Visit. After the 1 year and you have not left the PI you will need to extend and that puts you on a 9a Visa ( and you can't work) or you opt for the 13a route or other permanent visa. It is safe to say that you will be here undocumented for 1 year [ the Aci card is not mandatory on a BB] by this I mean no one at all, only you will know you are in the Country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1957 Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Dole regulates all employment by foreign nationals and their website makes it clear on who or who cannot work depending on what visa they are on. http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/web-pages/118-alien-employment-permit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, Ram1957 said: http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/web-pages/118-alien-employment-permit In addition, you may want to check out their Q&A Which will lead you to: RA 8756, Section 5, Article 60, Para 1, PD 732 Section 2 (c), PD 1590 Section 18 And also tells you that you need a Certified Photocopy of passport with visa or Certificate but you will notice it does not specify what type of Visa or Certificate as that is up to the BI Then be sure you are reading the revised rules, latest version AFAIK is Nov 2017 Aww dang it. They amended the rules again in December. And when all is said and done, be sure it is an Alien Employment Permit you really want. Perhaps it is a Special Work Permit or a Provisional Work Permit that best suits your needs. And to top it off. That is just step 2 or 3 in a multi-step process. Philippines love their bureaucracy and one day I hope to figure it all out. But dang it, now I am really off topic of a 13a visa process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted August 7, 2018 Forum Support Posted August 7, 2018 20 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: by this I mean no one at all, only you will know you are in the Country. I bet the wife knows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, Mike J said: I bet the wife knows. Wouldn't be here if she didn't, I stand corrected sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted August 8, 2018 Posted August 8, 2018 On 8/7/2018 at 12:44 PM, Dave Hounddriver said: But dang it, now I am really off topic of a 13a visa process. So to the off topic question regarding working on a Balikbayan privilege the BI says , Quote The foreign spouse may only be allowed to work if he applies for SWP or 9g visa You may call these numbers for inquiries and clarifications 527-5655 / 527-3316 / 310-4530 locals 204, 250, 251. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimeve Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Back on topic, after waiting 6 months for my amendment 13a it was finally approved looking at the BoI Manila site, dated 31/01/2019. So I tried several times to contact Cebu BoI (that's where I'm doing it) Couldn't get through to them. So wife went anyway today to pick up the card only to be told........Yep you guessed, it Sorry Ma'am it's still in Manila come back in 3 weeks time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, jimeve said: .Yep you guessed, it Sorry Ma'am it's still in Manila come back in 3 weeks time Cutting it fine now mate for Reporting EH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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