Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) in Philippines

Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) · Philippines visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all Philippines routes

Use SVEG for entrepreneur-style route; optionally add SIRV separately if official BOI source is verified.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Special visa; BI procedure applies.

Important notes

Bureau of Immigration states SVEG is for a qualified non-immigrant foreigner who will actually employ at least 10 Filipinos in a lawful and sustainable enterprise, trade or industry.
Linked to lawful sustainable enterprise and employment generation.

Official source

Official source: Philippines official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.