Private entities endorsing visa application for foreign nationals

Guidelines for Private entities requesting Visa
assistance for Foreign Nationals

1. The invitee must file the visa application at the appropriate Philippine
   Foreign Service Post abroad at least one (1) month prior the scheduled flight
   if prior authorization from the Home Office is needed. For application which
   does not require Home Office authorization, it must be filed at least seven
   (7) working days prior the scheduled flight.

2. In cases where prior authorization from the Home Office is needed, the
   Consular Officer may decide not to accept visa application made with less
   than a month prior to the invitee's scheduled flight.

3. The following are the requirements to be submitted at the Foreign Service
   Post:
   • Original Passport, valid for at least six (6) months beyond the
     contemplated stay in the Philippines
   • Copy of the Passport Data Page and amendment pages, if applicable
   • Copy of the Philippine visa previously issued, if any
   • Flight details
   • Proof of sufficient fund to travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence (e.g. bank statement, certificate of employment, certificate of deposits and investments)
   • Invitation letter addressed to the invitee by the inviting or sponsoring
     private entity indicating the following:
     • Purpose of the travel
     • Address in the Philippines where the invitee will be staying 
     • Guarantee for the invitee's entry, stay and exit
     • Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring private entity (in case of an office or enterprise, a focal person should be identified)
   • Additional documents that the Consular Officer may require the
     applicant to submit, should the Consular Officer deem necessary
4. The invitee's personal appearance for purposes of interview by the Consular
   Officer shall be required.
5. The inviting or sponsoring private entity shall send a letter directly to the
   Consul General of the Foreign Service Post where the visa application was
   filed (cc: the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Consular Affairs and attn:
   the Visa Division), at least one (1) month prior the scheduled flight of the
   invitee, indicating the following details:
   • List of names of its invitees with passport details:
     • name appearing on the passport
     • nationality
     • date of birth
     • place of birth
     • passport number
   • Purpose of travel
   • Type of assistance being requested
   • Whether the invitee is being funded by the inviting or sponsoring private entity
   • Guarantee for the applicant’s entry, stay and exit
   • Expected date/s of travel and length of stay in the Philippines
   • Name and contact details of the inviting or sponsoring private entity (in case of an office or enterprise, a focal person should be identified)

Note

• Annex B is a template of the letter of request
• These guidelines took effect on 30 January 2018