- country
- Philippines
- eligibility
- Three categories created under RA 11337 and issued via the Department of Foreign Affairs: (a) Startup owner visa for prospective/current foreign owners of a startup or startup enabler registered in the Philippines; (b) Startup employee visa for foreign employees of a registered startup/enabler; (c) Startup investor visa for prospective/current foreign investors. Bearers are exempt from securing Alien Employment Permits from DOLE.
- processing notes
- Initial five (5)-year validity, renewable/extendable for another three (3) years. Multiple-entry interim startup visas valid for 6 months to 1 year are issued free of charge upon endorsement of the appropriate host agency. (Program guidelines outlined but full implementation reported as still pending as of 2025.)