Addendum to Sec. 2 of MC No. MCL-07-001 Re: Issuance of Pro-Investment Visa Upon Arrival to Certain Individuals
The BI Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-004 amends guidelines for the issuance of Pro-investment Visas upon arrival in the Philippines. It outlines eligibility criteria, including foreign investors endorsed by relevant authorities, athletes and participants in sports and international events, and tourists with certified itineraries. Additionally, the Commissioner has discretion to grant visas to other foreigners not considered high-risk. This circular took effect immediately upon approval by the Bureau of Immigration and the Department of Justice.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- BI Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-004
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Immigration
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 8, 2007
BI MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. MCL-07-004
| SUBJECT | : | Addendum to Section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-001 (Guidelines for the Issuance of Pro-investment Visa upon Arrival to Certain Individuals and under Special Circumstances) |
Section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-001 is hereby amended, thus:
"The Program shall be available to the following:
a) foreign investors and businessmen duly endorsed by the Board of Investments (BOI), Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), local business councils, or locals as well as foreign chambers of commerce and industry;
b) athletes and delegates to sports competitions, conventions or exhibitions;
c) delegates and participants to, resource speakers in, organizers and sponsors of international conventions/symposia/conferences;
d) foreigners, provided they are not deemed as high risk or restricted nationals, who shall come into the Philippines, individually or by tour group, with specific itinerary certified by a tour operator duly registered and accredited by the Department of Tourism pursuant to its Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Travel and Tour Services; and 1upnar08
e) such other foreigners who, in the discretion of the Commissioner, may be entitled to the benefits under this Program." ISHCcT
This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
(SGD.) MARCELINO C. LIBANANCommissioner
APPROVED:
(SGD.) HON. AGNES VST DEVANADERAActing Secretary
Published in the National Administrative Register, Vol. XVIII No. 4 (October-December 2007).
Cite This Law
Addendum to Sec. 2 of MC No. MCL-07-001 Re: Issuance of Pro-Investment Visa Upon Arrival to Certain Individuals, BI Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-004, Nov 8, 2007 (Philippines)
Addendum to Sec. 2 of MC No. MCL-07-001 Re: Issuance of Pro-Investment Visa Upon Arrival to Certain Individuals, BI Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-004 (Phil. 2007)
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