Philippines
Philippines - Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
The Philippines SIRV grants indefinite residence when you remit at least USD 75,000 and invest it in qualifying Philippine company shares. BOI endorses the visa; Bureau of Immigration issues it after a probationary period.
Key requirements
Our USD 75,000 floor follows BOI FAQ amounts. Government fees, medical clearances, and dependent costs sit on top of the investment capital.
- Income we use for estimatesNot set in data
- SavingsOften ~$75,000+
- Accepted income typesSavings only
- Remote work allowedYes
- Local employment allowedNo
- Health insuranceNot flagged in model
- Criminal record checkUsually required
- Accommodation proofNot flagged in model
- Bank accountUsually required
- Processing (rough)Often several months (BOI endorsement plus 180-day investment window)
How to get Philippines SIRV investor residence
Remit at least USD 75,000 through an accredited bank, receive a probationary visa, deploy funds into qualifying company shares within 180 days, then convert to indefinite residence through BOI and Bureau of Immigration.
Before you start
Capital must go into qualifying shares
Eligible targets include publicly listed firms, manufacturing or services companies, and projects on the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). Buying a condo for personal use does not count.
You have 180 days to prove the investment
BOI issues a probationary SIRV first. You must show share ownership and file proof with BOI before probation ends to move to indefinite status.
Applicants must be at least 21 with clean police and medical clearances.
SIRV requires stock investments in eligible Philippine corporations. Personal real estate or passive deposits alone do not qualify. Nationals on the DFA restricted list cannot apply.
BOI endorses the visa; Bureau of Immigration issues it. Land Bank (LBP) and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) are common inward-remittance channels cited in official FAQs.
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Confirm SIRV fits your investment plan
Check nationality restrictions, age (21+), and whether your target company sits in manufacturing, services, IPP, or a PSE-listed issuer.
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Pick an eligible company or listing
Line up the Philippine corporation whose shares you will buy and confirm BOI treats it as an allowable SIRV investment.
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Remit USD 75,000 inward
Transfer at least USD 75,000 through an accredited depository bank and obtain bank certification of the inward remittance.
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Prepare police, medical, and passport papers
Gather apostilled police clearance, Bureau of Quarantine or equivalent medical certificate, passport copies, and BOI application forms.
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File with the Board of Investments
Submit the SIRV application and pay BOI fees (official FAQs cite about USD 500 for the principal applicant).
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Receive probationary SIRV from Immigration
After BOI endorsement, Bureau of Immigration issues a probationary visa giving you up to 180 days to complete the share purchase.
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Buy qualifying shares and gather proof
Deploy remitted funds into eligible stock, collect share certificates or SEC filings, and document that capital stays invested.
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Submit investment proof to BOI
File proof at least 30 days before probation ends so BOI can endorse conversion to indefinite SIRV status.
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Convert to indefinite SIRV
Immigration upgrades the visa for multiple-entry residence while your investment remains in place. Dependents may join with extra fees.
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File annual BOI reports and renew ID
Submit yearly sworn statements and investment proof to BOI and renew the SIRV ID card so status stays active.
SIRV rules, IPP lists, and bank procedures can change. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm eligible investments and filing steps on BOI and Bureau of Immigration pages before you remit funds.
Pathway last reviewed: 2026-06-15
Citizenship & nationality
SIRV is open to most foreign nationals aged 21 or older except countries the Department of Foreign Affairs lists as restricted. It is an active investment visa, not a retiree deposit programme like SRRV.
- •You must inward-remit at least USD 75,000 through accredited banks such as Land Bank or Development Bank of the Philippines.
- •Funds must be invested in shares of eligible corporations: listed PSE firms, manufacturing or services companies, or Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) projects. Personal real estate does not qualify.
- •BOI issues a probationary SIRV first. You have 180 days to deploy capital and file proof before converting to indefinite status.
- •Annual BOI reports and SIRV ID renewal are required while the investment remains in place.
Confirm eligible companies and the current IPP list with the Board of Investments before you remit funds.
What our quiz assumes
Open to most nationalities in our quiz
We do not list passport exclusions for this route yet. Always check official rules for your country.
Best for
- •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record
Long-term path
- Permanent residence: Yes
- Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case
Indefinite SIRV lasts while the qualifying share investment is maintained and annual BOI filings stay current. Naturalization is a separate legal process.
Practical difficulty
hard
Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.
Hard means picking an eligible issuer, meeting the 180-day deployment deadline, and keeping compliance reports current, not just wiring a deposit.
Official visa / residence sources
Use these government pages for fees, forms, and the latest rules.
Note
SIRV is for corporate share investments. Retirees comparing deposit routes should review SRRV separately; property purchases alone do not satisfy SIRV.
Last reviewed (content freshness): 2026-06-15
Visa rules change. Check government websites before you apply.
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