Philippines Business Visa

A Philippines business visa is a document that allows foreign nationals to enter and stay in the country for the purpose of doing business.

To obtain a business visa, a citizen must submit the necessary documents to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate. The processing time for this visa is usually 5 to 10 business days.

There are different types of business visas depending on the purpose and duration of stay. The most common are single entry visa for up to 59 days and multiple entry visa for up to 1 year.

To obtain a business visa to the Philippines, a citizen must provide a valid passport, photo, application form, invitation from a Philippine company, ticket and proof of financial solvency.

A business visa entitles the individual to conduct business activities, make investments, participate in meetings and negotiations in the Philippines in accordance with the stated purpose of the trip.

Obtaining a business visa is important for foreign businessmen and investors planning to visit the Philippines. If all the requirements are met, it is a relatively simple procedure.

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Business visa to the Philippines

Single entry business visa

Number of entries: one
Maximum stay: up to 59 days at a time
Validity period: up to 3 months
Suitable: for one-off business trips
Purposes of travel: conferences, meetings, negotiations

Multiple entry business visa

Number of entries: multiple entries
Maximum stay: up to 59 days at a time
Validity period: up to 1 year
Suitable: for frequent travel
Purposes of travel: business visits of investors, executives

List of documents required to apply for a business visa to the Philippines:

Valid passport

valid for at least 6 months

Color photo

off-white

Copy of return air ticket

indicating the date of departure

bank statement

for the last 6 months, demonstrating the availability of financial resources

Invitation from a Philippine company

on official letterhead with all details of the inviting party indicated

Processing time and cost of a business visa to the Philippines:

The processing time for a business visa is usually between 5 and 10 working days. In some cases, it may take longer if additional document verification is required. The cost of a business visa is made up of several elements: Consular fee of the embassy for visa processing. The amount depends on the validity of the visa and the number of entries. Document forwarding costs, if visa delivery is required. Thus, the total cost varies depending on the type of visa and services. It is recommended that you contact the Philippine Embassy for the exact cost. Or apply for a business visa with our accredited agency. To utilize our services, simply fill out the online form on our website and we will contact you.