In brief
On 15 July 2024, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) issued a revised “List of Documentary Requirements for the Cancellation of PEZA Visa”. Beginning 15 July 2024, the relevant supporting document based on the reason for the cancellation of the PEZA Visa (PV) should be submitted together with the application to cancel the PV.
In depth
Previous List of Documentary Requirements for the Cancellation of PEZA Visa
Prior to the issuance of the revised List of Documentary Requirements for the Cancellation of PEZA Visa, companies only needed to provide the reason for the cancellation of the PV.
Revised List of Documentary Requirements for the Cancellation of PEZA Visa
Beginning 15 July 2024, in addition to providing the reason for the cancellation of the PV, companies are required to submit the documents proving such reason, as follows:
| Reason for the cancellation of the PEZA Visa | Supporting documents |
| Resignation of the PV holder | Original resignation letter of the foreign national/principal PV holder, addressed to the petitioner/company, duly signed by the foreign national/principal PV holder and duly received by the petitioner/company |
| Termination of employment | Original termination letter of the petitioner/company, duly signed by the petitioner/company’s signatory and duly received by the foreign national/principal PV holder |
| Nonrenewal of PV | Notification by the petitioner/company to the foreign national/principal PV holder and duly received by the foreign national/principal PV holder |
| Late filing of extension of PV | Notarized affidavit of undertaking to immediately apply for the PV |
| Change in position while employed within the same company/employer | Notarized letter request for exemption from the order to leave addressed to the PEZA director general, indicating the reason for the change in positionContract of employment duly signed by the foreign national/principal PV holder under the new positionAffidavit of undertaking to immediately apply for the PVCopy of PEZA approval orderAuthorization letter duly signed by the president/CEO/authorized signatory or special power of attorney/board resolution/secretary certificate (as the authorized representative)Photocopy of the authorized representative’s company ID with signature |
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