LICENSURE EXAMINATION
A. The basic qualifications are the following: 1. Must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 to 21 years old and of good moral character. (Other qualifications and/or requirements as may be stated in the concerned Professional Regulatory Law) |
A. The basic documents to be submitted are: a.) Transcript of records (TOR) with scanned picture and remarks “For Board Examination purposes only”. (Additional requirements may be required by specific Professional Regulatory Boards) |
A. Foreigners will only be allowed to take the examinations if there is proof of reciprocity between the Philippines and the country of the foreigner. (Foreigners with dual citizenship or recognized Filipino citizen will be allowed to take the exam upon presentation of ID Certificate from the Bureau of Immigration and Certificate of Oath of Allegiance and Certificate of Dual Citizen/Certificate of Recognition as Filipino Citizen.) |
A. Application for licensure examination is done through the PRC Online Services. Applicants will log on to https://www.prc.gov.ph. Procedures in filing online application are also provided in the PRC website. After securing appointment date, the applicant will proceed to the Application Division, 3rd floor, PRC Annex Building, or to Robinsons Malls (Manila and Galleria) for submission of documentary requirements and issuance of the Notice of Admissions (NOA). Applicants from regions may proceed to the nearest PRC Regional Offices. |
A. Conditional–applicants and repeaters shall apply again through online application. After securing appointment date, he/she shall submit the printed application form together with the evidence or proof of the previous examination such as Notice of Admission. Further, other documents shall be submitted when required in the professional regulatory laws. |
A. Examination Fee: • Baccalaureate degree – P900.00 |
A. Please see Schedule of Licensure Examinations: https://www.prc.gov.ph/schedule-examinations |
A. List of room assignments is posted at the PRC website and at the front wall of the PRC office two (2) days before the start of the examination or earlier. |
A. Examinees must be at the testing centers before 7:00 a.m. to accomplish examination forms and for further instructions. Late examinees are no longer admitted once the examination has already started unless there is valid reason. |
A. The examinees should bring the following: Notice of Admission, mailing envelope, pencil, black ballpen, 1 long brown envelope and 1 transparent plastic envelope. |
A. Yes, provided that the applicant secures and issues a special power of attorney appointing a representative to file the application and submit the documentary requirements. However, the Notice of Admission will be issued to the applicant upon personal appearance at the Application Division at least one (1) week before the first day of examination. |
A. Examination results are released at an average of 3 days after the last examination day. But for Licensure Examination for Teachers, result is released at most 50 working days after the examination day. |
A. The results of the examination are published in newspapers of general circulation and are posted and can be verified in the PRC Website. |
A. Successful examinees will proceed for initial registration. Please see Schedule for Registration. |
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION WITHOUT EXAMINATION
A. The applicant shall fill-out the Application Form for Registration without Examination and submit the Required Documents for pre-evaluation to the Application Division at the PRC Central Office and Regional Offices processing counters. |
A. The application fee is P900.00 for baccalaureate degree, P600.00 for non-baccalaureate degree, and P450.00 for medical representative and real estate salesperson. |
A. Application for registration without examination is usually approved after three (3) months (except application for medical representative and real estate salesperson). Applicant may verify status of application at telephone number 736-2252. |
REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONALS
A. Application for registration can be done through the PRC Online Services. Successful examinees will log on to https://online.prc.gov.ph. After securing the printed oath form, the registrant will proceed to the appointment place to personally submit requirements and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals. |
A. Applicants for registration are required to bring the following: 1. Printed Oath form |
A. The fees for initial registration are as follows: For examinations requiring baccalaureate degrees: For examinations requiring non-baccalaureate degrees: For Medical Representative and Real Estate Salesperson Initial registration fee – P 300.00 Annual renewal fee 150.00 Total P 450.00 |
A. The COR and PIC are released during the scheduled mass oath taking. |
A. A registrant who cannot or has failed to attend the scheduled mass oath taking may request for a special/individual oath taking to the Board concerned. The request must cite the reasons for his/her failure to attend the mass oath taking. |
A. Professional Identification Cards have a validity period of three (3) years for all professions and are renewable during the birth month of the professional. |
RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD (PIC)
A. Application for renewal can be done through the PRC Online Services. Successful examinees will log on to https://online.prc.gov.ph. After printing the application form, the applicant will proceed on the appointment date and place to submit requirements. |
A. Downloaded application form 2. One (1) passport size picture in white background with full name tag 3. CPD units earned or you may contact cpdd@prc.gov.ph for more information. 4. Special Power of Attorney and valid ID if filed through an authorized representative. NOTE: Additional requirements maybe required by a particular Professional Regulatory Board (Certificate of Good Standing for the following Boards: Architect, Aeronautical Engineers, Customs Broker, Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician, Geodetic Engineer, Guidance and Counseling, Interior Design, Landscape Architect, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, Registered Electrical Engineer, Professional Electrical Engineer, Registered Master Electrician, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Consultant, Real Estate Appraiser, Salesperson, Respiratory Therapist, Psychologist, Psychometrician, Librarian, Mechanical Engineer, Professional Mechanical Engineer, Certified Plant Mechanic; Surety Bond for Real Estate Services.) |
A. The renewal fees are the following: For professions requiring baccalaureate degree: ₱150.00 per year or total of ₱450.00 for three (3) years For professions requiring non-baccalaureate degree: ₱140.00 per year or total of ₱420.00 for three (3) years A surcharge of ₱30.00 (baccalaureate degree) and ₱28.00 (non- baccalaureate degree) is added if PIC is renewed twenty (20) days after birth month. |
A. Renewed professional identification card is release on the chosen appointment date. |
REPLACEMENT OF LOST PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
A. 1. Printed application form |
A. Application for Duplicate PIC can be done through the PRC Online Services. Applicants will log on to https://online.prc.gov.ph. After printing the application form, the applicant will proceed on the appointment date and place to personally submit requirements. The application fee is ₱250.00. |
A. Duplicate professional identification card is released within the day. |
CHANGE OF STATUS DUE TO MARRIAGE
A. Married female registered professionals who wish to use their married name may file for a petition for change of name due to marriage. Any representative with Special Power of Attorney (duly signed by the petitioner) and valid ID may file in behalf of the petitioner provided that the professional has signed the petition form for change of name due to marriage. |
A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition for Change of Name due to Marriage |
A. For Marriages contracted abroad, please secure a Report of Marriage form the Philippine Statistics Authority. |
A. The maximum turnaround time is two (2) months or 60 days from receipt of complete documents. |
A. None. Claiming of IDs with change of status should be picked-up by the professional herself or by her authorized representative with a valid ID Card and authorization letter. |
A. Professional identification cards may be claimed at your selected appointment place. |
A. Yes. You may call at telephone number 736-2248 for you to be apprised on the status of the petition. Note: Should there be any discrepancy on the entries of the Certificate of Marriage and verifications, a copy of the Certificate of Live Birth in security paper from the Philippine Statistics Office must also be submitted. |
CORRECTION OF ENTRIES/DATA
A. Any registered professionals who wish to correct their data (name and/or date of birth) to conform to the name and/or date of birth registered in the Philippines Statistics Authority. OR any representative with valid ID may file in behalf of the petitioner provided that the professional has signed the petition form for correction of entries/data. |
A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition Form for Correction of entries/data |
A. The maximum turnaround time is two (2) months or 60 days from receipt of complete document. |
A. None. Claiming of IDs with corrected entries/data should be picked-up by the professional or by their authorized representative with a valid ID card and an authorization letter. |
A. Professional identification cards may be claimed at your selected appointment place. |
A. Yes. The professional may call at Registration Division with telephone number 736-2248. |
REVERSION
A. A married female registered professional who was granted annulment of marriage or divorce or her authorized representative may file for a petition for reversion OR a widowed female professional. |
A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition Form for Correction of entries/data For Widowed Women: Original and photocopy of Certificate of Death issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority. For Presumptive Death: Original and photocopy of Court’s Decision on presumptive death of husband issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority. |
RE-MARRIAGE
A. Any married female registered professionals who married once again in view of the death of a former spouse, annulment of marriage, presumptive death or has a final decree recognizing foreign judgment, and divorce decree before the Shar’jah Court or a representative provided that the petitioner already signed the petition form. |
A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition Form for Correction of entries/data Additional Requirement under Each Category: For Annulled Married Women: Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority with annotation of annulment Original and photocopy of Certificate of Marriage (Subsequent Marriage) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority Certified true copy of the Court’s Decision on the granting of annulment Certified true copy of the Certificate of Finality on the grant of annulment. For Widowed Women: Original and photocopy of Certificate of Death issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority Original and photocopy of Certificate of Marriage (Subsequent Marriage) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority. For Presumptive Death: Original and photocopy of Court’s Decision on presumptive death of husband issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority Original and photocopy of Certificate of Marriage (Subsequent Marriage) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority. |
LOST COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (BOARD CERTIFICATE)
A. The requirements are: |
A. Application for a duplicate copy of lost or destroyed Certificate of Registration (Board Certificate) can be filed at the Registration Division in the Central Office, and at the PRC Regional Offices. |
A. The duplicate certificate of registration is released after ten (10) working days upon the receipt of complete requirements. |
CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHENTICATIONS
A. The other documents that can be obtained from the Commission and their corresponding fees are as follows:
1. Certification of Good Standing/Report of Rating/Passing/Placer/Without Examination/Underage. Requirements: Photocopy of updated professional identification card, documentary stamp, Certification fee of P75.00/copy (released after 3 working days for regular lane) and P200.00/copy (released within the day for express lane).
2. Certified True Copy/Authentication of Report of Rating/Passing/Professional Identification Card/Certificate of Registration.
Requirements: Original and photocopy of document to be authenticated, documentary stamp, Certification fee of P75.00/copy (released after 3 working days) and P200.00/copy (released within the day)
Note:
For Express lane: certification / authentication of Report of Rating and Passing: Cut –off time of application is 4:00 pm
For Express lane: certification of good standing and authentication of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration: Cut-off time of application is 3:00 pm.
3. Certification of Institutional Performance and List of Examinees in Various Licensure Examinations – P75.00/page
Requirements:
• Duly accomplished form and signed by the Registrar/Dean/President.
• P75.00 for the certification fee
• P75.00 for the list and P50.00 for the succeeding pages
STATEBOARD VERIFICATION/VALIDATION OF REGISTRATION/LICENSE
A. The requirements for filing are: |
A. 1. Secure stateboard verification slip at Window-C of Records Division (Ground Floor, PRC Annex Bldg.) and accomplish it. For regional applicants, please proceed to nearest PRC Regional Offices. |
A. Yes, provided that a letter of authority is issued to the authorized representative. |
A. Mailing is strictly an office-to-office transaction. The PRC is the agency authorized to process requests for verification and completion of documents coming from different countries. |
CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHENTICATIONS
A. The other documents that can be obtained from the Commission and their corresponding fees are as follows:
1. Certification of Good Standing/Report of Rating/Passing/Placer/Without Examination/Underage. Requirements: Photocopy of updated professional identification card, documentary stamp, Certification fee of P75.00/copy (released after 3 working days for regular lane) and P200.00/copy (released within the day for express lane).
2. Certified True Copy/Authentication of Report of Rating/Passing/Professional Identification Card/Certificate of Registration.
Requirements: Original and photocopy of document to be authenticated, documentary stamp, Certification fee of P75.00/copy (released after 3 working days) and P200.00/copy (released within the day)
Note:
For Express lane: certification / authentication of Report of Rating and Passing: Cut –off time of application is 4:00 pm
For Express lane: certification of good standing and authentication of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration: Cut-off time of application is 3:00 pm.
3. Certification of Institutional Performance and List of Examinees in Various Licensure Examinations – P75.00/page
Requirements:
• Duly accomplished form and signed by the Registrar/Dean/President.
• P75.00 for the certification fee
• P75.00 for the list and P50.00 for the succeeding pages
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
A. For Local CPD Provider 2. Firm/Partnership/Corporation 3. Government Institutions/Agencies |
A. The processing of the application is 30 days upon receipt of complete documents. |
A. The validity of accreditation of CPD Provider is three (3) years and renewable thereafter. |
ASEAN ARCHITECT
A. 1. Letter of intent Note: | ||||||
A. 1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the completeness of the documents. | ||||||
The AA Registration is valid for three (3) years from the date of the registration and renewable every three (3) years. | ||||||
The fees are as follows:
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APEC ARCHITECT
1. Covering letter Note: | ||||||
1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the completeness of the documents. | ||||||
The fees are as follows:
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ASEAN CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
1. Letter of intent Note: | ||||||
1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – Regional Office to assess the completeness of the documents. | ||||||
The ACPE Registration is valid for three (3) years from the date of the registration and renewable every three (3) years. | ||||||
The fees are as follows:
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APEC ENGINEER
1. Covering Letter Note: |
1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the completeness of the documents. |
ASEAN CPA
1. Letter of intent Note: | ||||||
1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – Regional Office to assess the completeness of the documents. | ||||||
The ASEAN CPA Registration is valid for three (3) years from the date of the registration and renewable every three (3) years. | ||||||
The fees are as follows:
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AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE IN THE PHILIPPINES BY A FOREIGNER
Permanent practice of profession allows foreigner to apply for registration with or without licensure examination under the reciprocity or other international agreement. 1. Category A1 – Foreigners applying for registration with examination Limited practice of profession allows foreigner to practice the profession in the Philippines for a limited period of time and venue. 3. Category B – Foreign professional to practice a profession in the Philippines under reciprocity or other international agreements Professions applicable under Category B by reason of their professional regulatory laws are the following: Architecture, Agriculture, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Planning, Fisheries, Geodetic Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Radiologic Technology. 4. Category C – Foreign professionals who are to be engaged by the Government as Consultants in foreign-funded, joint venture, or foreign assisted projects | ||||||
A. Registration without examination applies only if allowed by the professional regulatory laws (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Professional Regulatory Boards). | ||||||
Only foreign nationals as natural persons who want to engage in the practice of state-regulated professions as defined under the pertinent professional regulatory laws (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Professional Regulatory Boards) can be issued a STP. | ||||||
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs) Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. 4. Original or certified true copy of the transcript of records or equivalent document of the course for the licensure examination issued by the institution of higher learning where the foreign applicant graduated (The documents must also be certified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to be equivalent to the pertinent course accredited/recognized in the Philippines. | ||||||
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs) Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. 4. An official document showing that the applicant is a registered and licensed professional in such foreign state or any equivalent document. The document must be authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or country where the same was issued. | ||||||
It is incumbent upon the foreigner to establish the existence of reciprocity between the Philippines and applicant’s country for the practice of profession by presentation of the applicant’s law providing for the following conditions: Note: The document must be authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or country where the same was issued. Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. | ||||||
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs) Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be submitted, as well. Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. 4. There should be a locally–secured professional liability insurance or malpractice insurance or their acceptable equivalent in bond form commensurate with the nature and magnitude of his/her project involvement and compensation. (for Architecture only) | ||||||
1. Applications and documents as proof of reciprocity shall be submitted to the Licensure and Registration Division – PRC Regional Office. | ||||||
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs) Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be submitted, as well. Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. 4. A copy of the Contract of Employment or Services, or Memorandum of Agreement between the government agency and the foreign professional, indicating the terms of reference, nature of engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details | ||||||
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs) Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be submitted, as well. Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. 4. A copy of the Contract of Employment or Services, or Memorandum of Agreement between the private firm or institution and the foreign professional, indicating the terms of reference, nature of engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details | ||||||
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs) Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be submitted, as well. Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’ accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General still applies. 4. A copy of the Contract of Employment or Services, or Memorandum of Agreement between the government agency and the foreign professional, indicating the terms of reference, nature of engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details | ||||||
1. Accountancy - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are essential for the development and advancement of the profession in the Philippines. 2. Aeronautical Engineering - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the employment or engagement of the foreign professional will not jeopardize any Filipino Aeronautical Engineer. 3. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Landscape Architecture - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the expertise of foreign professional is necessary and advantageous to the Philippines on the aspect of transfer of technology and specialization. 4. Chemical Engineering - There shall be documents submitted attesting that the foreign professional is recognized as expert in the specific field of chemical engineering. 5. Chemistry - There must be documents submitted attesting to the expertise or competence of the foreign chemist in a specific field in Chemistry, provided, that he/she is invited by the Republic of the Philippines for consultation or for a specific project as evidenced by an Employment Contract or Service Agreement. For those contracted as professors or lecturers to teach Chemistry subjects, there must be proof/s completion of doctorate degree (PhD, DSc or equivalent) in Chemistry or allied field. 6. Customs Brokers, Real Estate Service - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are urgently needed due to the absence or inadequacy of Filipino professional for the promotion or enhancement of the profession in the Philippines. 7. Electrical Engineering - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that no qualified Filipino is available for the work or undertaking that the foreign professional is being hired or commissioned for. There must be proof showing that the requirements, standards and qualifications for obtaining a license or certificate of registration as an electrical engineer in the country of which the foreign applicant is a citizen of must not be lower than those prescribed under R.A. No. 7920 (New Electrical Engineering Law). 8. Electronics Engineering - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that no qualified Filipino is available for the work or undertaking that the foreign professional is being hired or commissioned for. 9. Foresters, Guidance and Counseling, Pharmacy - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are urgently needed and importantly necessary due to lack or inadequacy of available Filipino specialist/experts for the purpose of advancement or promoting or securing the practice of profession. 10. Interior Design - The firm or institution engaging the services of the foreign professional must establish that the latter’s expertise is unique, useful to the local industry and will redound to the transfer of information and technology as well as the establishment of international standards in the field of interior design. The Employment Contract Service or Service Agreement must also contain an express stipulation that the foreign and Filipino interior designers working jointly on a special project shall divide the professional fees and other charges from said project equitably, according to their participation in or professional services rendered to the project. It must also provide that all documentation expenses, taxes and other liabilities incurred on the shared project shall also be borne equitably by both foreign and Filipino interior designers. Further, it must also state that the foreigner working jointly with Filipino interior designers shall sign contracts, designs and other credits together with his/her Filipino counterpart, and which fact must at all times be acknowledged in all marketing and promotional materials and reportorial compliance for the project, whether prepared and/or submitted locally or abroad. All residual earnings shall also be equitably shared between foreign and Filipino interior designers. 11. Mechanical Engineering - Those who may be granted STPs are the following: foreign mechanical engineers, installation, commission or graduate engineers called in for consultation of for a specific design or installation project not requiring more than three (3) months residence in the Philippines within a twelve (12) month period; and foreign mechanical engineers who are employed as technical officer, training officers or consultants in special branches of mechanical engineering. In the latter case, the following must be submitted: (a) a certification from the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional is necessary and advantageous for the country, particularly in the aspect of technology transfer and that no Filipino mechanical engineer and/or mechanic in the country is competent, able and willing to perform the services for which the foreigner is desired for; and (b) any competent document certifying that the foreigner must be in the prior employ of the engaging firm, or its foreign business partner outside of the Philippines for a period of not less than one (1) year immediately preceding the date of engagement. 12. Naval Architecture - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that no qualified Filipino is available for the work or undertaking that the foreign professional is being hired or commissioned for. 13. Nutrition-Dietetics - There must be proof submitted that the foreign professional is either an internationally known Nutrition-Dietitian or expert in any branch or specialty of Nutrition and Dietetics; or that his /her services are urgently necessary for lack of or inadequacy of available local specialists or experts for the promotion and advancement of the practice of Nutrition and Dietetics through transfer of technology. 14. Optometry - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services sought to be offered by the foreign professional will promote the advancement of the optometry profession in the Philippines. There must be evidence submitted attesting to the fact that the foreign professional is internationally known to be an expert or specialist in any of the branches of the practice. 15. Professional Teachers - There shall be submitted competent documents attesting that the foreign professional has excelled and gained international recognition and is widely acknowledged as an expert in his/her respective field of specialization. 16. Psychology - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are important and necessary either due to lack or inadequacy of available local specialists or experts or in recognition of his/her potential contribution to the promotion and advancement of the practice of psychology or psychometrics through the transfer of technology. 17. Respiratory Therapy - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the employment or engagement of the foreign professional is essential for the development of the respiratory therapy profession. There is evidence submitted that the foreign professional is an internationally recognized expert or with specialization in any branch of Respiratory Therapy. | ||||||
1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the completeness of the application. | ||||||
Accomplishment/post-mission report must be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office upon expiration of the STP. | ||||||
All applications shall be filed by the individual applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institutions through their duly authorized representatives. All applications shall be considered duly filed upon submission of complete requirements and payment of prescribed fees. | ||||||
Only foreign nationals who are registered and licensed professionals in a state or country other than the Philippines who want to engage in the general practice of state-regulated professions as defined under the pertinent Professional Regulatory Laws can be issued a Special Temporary Permit. Juridical persons such as partnerships, corporations, or associations of foreign nationals cannot be issued Special Temporary Permits. | ||||||
Foreign professionals who have been issued Certificates of Registration and PRC Professional Identification Cards or Special Temporary Permit shall be regularly monitored by the concerned Professional Regulatory Board through the Accreditation and Compliance Division. The Professional Regulatory Board with the Accreditation and Compliance Division may conduct inspection of the activities and shall issue an Inspection report to the Commission, indicating if the foreign professional, corporation or employer has or has not committed any violations of applicable laws. | ||||||
Foreign professionals or their representatives shall submit a report of their accomplishments to the appropriate Professional Regulatory Board through the Regulations Division – Regional Office within five (5) working days upon expiration of the Special Temporary Permit. Non-submission of the accomplishment report shall render the applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institution ineligible for the renewal or issuance of prospective Special Temporary Permit. | ||||||
The Special Temporary Permit may be cancelled by the Professional Regulatory Boards upon valid complaint after due notice and hearing on the following grounds: | ||||||
The STP shall be valid for the period specified in the STP as approved by the Commission upon recommendation of the Professional Regulatory Board concerned. In no case, shall it exceed one (1) year unless renewed/extended. | ||||||
The same documentary requirements and procedure as mentioned in Categories B, C, D and E will apply. | ||||||
Application for renewal/extension of the STP must be filed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the permit issued. | ||||||
The fees are as follows:
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CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY OF A NON-FILIPINO CITIZEN TO TAKE THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
1. Application form (available at www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – Forms) |
1. PRC Regional Office assesses the completeness of the applications. |
Application fee - P 75.00 |
VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS OF FILIPINO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
1. Application form (www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – Forms) |
1. The International Affairs Office receives application for verification of qualifications and the Verification of Certification form from applicant/ Hawaii Department of Health. |
Application fee - P 1,000.00 |
FILING OF FORMAL COMPLAINTS
A. Filing of complaint is done in the Legal Service, PRC-PICC Office.
Docket Fee: P245.00
Appeal Fee: P470.00
SPECIAL TEMPORARY PERMIT
A. A Special Temporary Permit (STP) is a privilege given to a foreign professional who is allowed to practice his/her profession in the Philippines for a period of time. |
A. All foreign professionals who will practice the profession in the Philippines. PRC Resolution No. 668-2012 provided the following categories: |
A. Documentary Requirements are provided under PRC Resolution No. 668 – 2012. Common requirements are as follows: Note: The document must be duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation to the country/state of the applicant and have a copy of the official English translation thereof. |
A. 1. The International Affairs Division or the Regional Office where the application is submitted shall initially assess the completeness of the documentary requirements contained therein. Applications with complete documentary requirements shall be endorsed within three (3) working days to the appropriate Professional Regulatory Board for determination and promulgation of Board resolution. |
A. Upon filing of application, with the exception of application of renewal under P.D. 541, the applicant shall pay non-refundable processing fee of three thousand pesos (Php 3,000.00) for each application for Special Temporary Permit. Upon approval of the Special Temporary Permit through a Board Resolution and Special Temporary Permit ID, payment of eight thousand pesos (Php 8,000.00) in case payment of the assessed due is separate payment from Special temporary Permit. |
A. All applications, with the exception of the application of renewal under P.D. 541, shall be filed by the individual applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institutions through their duly authorized representatives. All applications shall be considered duly filed upon submission of complete requirements and payment of prescribed fees. |
A. Only foreign nationals, including former Filipinos, as natural persons, who want to engage in the general practice of state-regulated professions as defined under the pertinent Professional Regulatory Laws can be issued a Special Temporary Permit. Juridical persons such as partnerships, corporations, or associations of foreign nationals cannot be issued Special Temporary Permits. |
A. All applications for the renewal of Professional Identification Card for Former Filipinos under P.D. 541 shall be filed by the individual applicant or any duly authorized representative. All applications shall be considered duly filed upon submission of complete requirements and payment of prescribed fees. |
A. The International Affairs Division shall maintain a Roster of Foreign Professionals allowed to practice their professions and issued Certificate of Recognitions and Professional Identification Cards or Special Temporary Permits. The Roster shall include the following data: complete name, citizenship, profession, address in the country of origin, address in the Philippines, name of sponsoring group or employer, duration of the Special Temporary Permit, place of the activity and type of activity/nature of work. Foreign professionals who are allowed to practice a profession with or without examination shall register with the Registration Division of the Professional Regulation Commission. Data pertaining to foreign professionals shall remain confidential from any person/entity without the express written authority from the Commission. A list of issued Certificates of Registration, Professional Identification Cards and Special temporary Permits, shall be posted in the official website of the Professional Regulation Commission within seven (7) days upon issuance thereof. In the case of issued Special Temporary Permits, the list shall also be posted for seven (7) days within the duration of the STP. |
A. Foreign professionals who have been issued Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Cards or Special Temporary Permits shall be regularly monitored by the concerned Professional Regulatory Board through the Standards and Inspection Division. Foreign professionals or their representatives shall submit a report of their accomplishments to the appropriate Professional Regulatory Board, copy furnished the International Affairs Division, within five (5) working days upon expiration of the Special Temporary Permit. Non-submission of the accomplishment report shall render the applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institution ineligible for the renewal or issuance of prospective Special Temporary Permit. The Professional Regulatory Board with the Standards and Inspection Division may conduct inspection of the activities and shall issue an Inspection report to the Commission, indicating if the foreign professional, corporation or employer has or has not committed any violations of applicable laws. |
A. The Special temporary Permit may be cancelled by the Professional Regulatory Boards upon valid complaint after due notice and hearing on the following grounds: |
A. The Special Temporary Permit shall be valid for the period specified in the Board Resolution approved by the Commission. In no case, shall it exceed one (1) year unless renewed/extended. |
A. Application for extension of the Special Temporary Permit must be filed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the permit issued. |
ACCREDITATION AS ACCOUNTING TEACHER / CPA IN COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY / AND INDIVIDUAL CPA / FIRM / PARTNERSHIP OF CPAs IN THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
A. This procedure is applicable to all categories. |
A. Please click link for the requirements of the following: |
