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💥 SVEGSpecial Visa for Employment Generation

Complete guide to the special visa for foreign investors creating at least 10 jobs for Filipino citizens.

📋 What is SVEG?

Overview

The Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) is a permanent residence visa for foreign investors who commit to creating at least 10 direct jobs for Filipino citizens in their company.

Permanent residence
Mandatory job creation
Minimum investment required
Potential tax benefits

Key Requirements

Jobs Created

Minimum 10 direct jobs

Filipino citizens only
Permanent positions

Investment

Minimum capital required

$150,000 USD minimum
Productive sector

Commitment

Jobs must be maintained for at least 5 years after obtaining the visa.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Employment Criteria

Number of jobs:

Minimum 10 direct jobs

Nationality:

Filipino citizens exclusively

Type of employment:

Full-time permanent positions

Salaries:

Compliant with local standards

Duration:

Maintained for minimum 5 years

Investment Criteria

Minimum amount:

$150,000 USD in the company

Type of business:

Productive or service sector

Viability:

Solid business plan

Registration:

Legally established company

Location:

Operations in the Philippines

Preferred Sectors

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture and agro-industry

• Business services

• Tourism and hospitality

• Technology

🏭 Eligible Business Sectors

Manufacturing

  • • Textile and clothing
  • • Electronics
  • • Food processing
  • • Chemicals
  • • Industrial equipment

Potential: 15-50 jobs per project

Agriculture

  • • Agro-industry
  • • Aquaculture
  • • Modern livestock
  • • Agricultural processing
  • • Fresh product export

Potential: 20-100 jobs per project

Services

  • • Call centers (BPO)
  • • IT services
  • • Logistics and transport
  • • Financial services
  • • Consulting and training

Potential: 10-200 jobs per project

Tourism

  • • Hotels and resorts
  • • Restaurants and bars
  • • Travel agencies
  • • Tourist activities
  • • Tourist transport

Potential: 15-80 jobs per project

Technology

  • • Software development
  • • Data centers
  • • E-commerce
  • • Fintech
  • • Tech innovation

Potential: 10-150 jobs per project

Commerce

  • • Distribution and retail
  • • Import-export
  • • Shopping centers
  • • Franchises
  • • Online commerce

Potential: 12-60 jobs per project

💰 Costs and Process

Visa Fees

Application fee$2,000 USD
Processing fee$1,000 USD
ACR I-Card3,000 PHP
Legal fees$3,000-8,000 USD
Annual monitoring$500 USD/year

Total estimated: $6,500-11,500 USD + minimum investment

Application Process

1
Company creationLegal registration in the Philippines
2
Employment planDevelopment of the job creation plan
3
InvestmentTransfer of minimum capital
4
SVEG applicationSubmission of complete file
5
Monitoring and controlAnnual verification of jobs

Timeline: 8-15 months depending on project complexity and effective job creation.

🎯 SVEG Benefits

Permanent Residence

  • • Unlimited stay in the Philippines
  • • Family inclusion
  • • No renewal needed
  • • Freedom of movement

Business Rights

  • • Business ownership
  • • Operational management
  • • Activity expansion
  • • Local market access

Economic Benefits

  • • Potential tax incentives
  • • Government support
  • • Access to aid programs
  • • Official recognition

Ready to Create Jobs with SVEG?

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