Resident Alien – refers to any foreign national who is allowed by law to reside indefinitely in the Philippines
All foreign nationals admitted to the Philippines as immigrants, who wish to seek employment, and all resident aliens already working in the Philippines, irrespective of the source of compensation and nature and duration of employment are required to secure an Alien Employment Registration Certificate (AERC) from the DOLE’s Regional Office.
Where to apply
The resident alien or the employer shall apply at the nearest Regional Office of the DOLE where the employer-establishment is located. Requirements for application of an AERC can be found at the Bureau of Local Employment website: www.ble.dole.gov.ph.
Validity of AERC
An AERC issued shall be valid only for the position and employer which it was issued, unless otherwise cancelled or revoked for cause.