Specific procedures for hiring Filipinos
2020,05,04
What is POLO?
POLO stands for Philippine Overseas Labor Office. Whereas POEA is in the Philippines, POLO has offices abroad. In other words, POLO is the overseas organization of POEA. POLO in Japan is located in the Philippine Embassy of Roppongi in Tokyo.
Procedures for inviting a Filipino to Japan
- A Philippine worker and a Japanese employer contract with a POEA-accredited local agent (shipping agency).
- The Philippine agent and Japanese employer prepare documents such as employment contract.
- The Japanese employer submits the documents to POLO Tokyo (If the documents are complete, the standard certification days will be 5-10 business days. The examination fee will not be charged.)
- Interview with an employer at POLO Tokyo. Done in English. Will be asked about the company’s business and welfare.
- The Japanese employer apply for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to Immigration Bureau of Japan
- When the COE is approved, the employer applies for a visa at the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines.
- POLO sends the Filipino worker the authorization documents.
- The Filipino worker submits the documents to POEA.
- The work permit is issued to the Filipino by POEA.
- The Filipino comes to Japan.
Summary
Thus, in addition to applying for a Certificate of Eligibility, the procedures for POLO and POEA will take long.
Therefore, hiring Filipinos will take a longer time than hiring other foreigners. We recommend that you take enough time.
Furthermore, there are lots of documents to be submitted to POLO.
All employer interviews at POLO Tokyo are conducted in English. You are allowed to take an interpreter.
All employer interviews at POLO Tokyo are conducted in English. You are allowed to take an interpreter.
We will support the procedures for POEA and POLO, including the interpretation of the interview.
Please feel free to contact us.
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