Hello there. Thank you in advance for addressing my queries.

I am waiting for the employment license and invitation letter from China travel agency the company hired to work with me since I will be applying for Z visa in Philippines.

My questions are:
1) Do I need to go to POEA to get exit clearance since the Z visa I was told could consider me as an OFW (overseas filipino worker)?
2) Due to the complexity of applying for a Z visa , is it possible I apply L visa in PH and just apply work permit in China? I will stay 1.5 years thus residence certificate will also be required.

Again, thank you so much.