Philippines Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa — Residency Program

Minimum investment $75,000 Company capital

Stay 6 months, renewable

Application fee $300

Tax Territorial Philippine-source income tax (0-35%)

Path to staying

Residence permit6 months
Renewrenewable
Permanent residencypossible

Permanent residency
Citizenship
Dual citizenship allowed

Overview

Country: Philippines
Program: Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa
Local name: Special Investor's Resident Visa
Type: Investor visa
Status: Active
Initial duration: 6 months
Renewable: Yes

Indefinite residence for a foreign national aged 21 or older who invests at least USD 75,000 in eligible Philippine shares. The first visa is probationary for six months. It becomes indefinite once the inward remittance has been invested and the investment is maintained.

Investment options

Investment options
Type	Tier / zone	Min amount	USD equivalent	Holding	Returnable	Required
Company capital	Eligible shares	USD 75,000	$75,000	—	Yes	Required

Eligibility

Minimum age 21+
Criminal record check required
Health check required
Health insurance not required

Work rights

Employment not allowed
Self-employment not allowed
Own a business allowed
Work permit included no

Family and dependents

Dependents allowed: Yes
Spouse included: Yes
Max child age: 21
Parents allowed: No

Benefits and mobility

Bank account can open
Property purchase allowed
Public healthcare no access

Tax

Tax regime: Territorial
Regime name: Philippine-source income tax (0-35%)
Foreign income taxed: No
Capital gains taxed: Yes

How to apply

Method: embassy, consulate, in country
Apply from abroad: Yes

Notes

Book V of Executive Order No. 226 is the statute. The Board of Investments' June 2026 information sheet still requires at least USD 75,000 and charges a filing fee of USD 300 per person, principal and each dependent. The March 2026 cost-of-doing-business table lists the same probationary fee and a separate PHP 2,000 endorsement for the indefinite visa. The 2023 BOI FAQ also states the six-month probation, the spouse and unmarried children under 21, and the USD 300 fee per person. The application can be filed with a Philippine embassy or consulate, or with the Board of Investments if the applicant is already in the Philippines. The qualifying investment is share ownership, not the time deposit itself. The deposit has to be converted within 180 days of the probationary visa. Dropping below the required investment can end the visa. The shares are the holder's property, so the amount is marked returnable. There is no fixed holding period beyond the life of the visa. The Department of Foreign Affairs can exclude nationals of some countries. No public list was on the 2026 sheet, so the restriction stays open. A police clearance and a medical certificate are required. The 2026 sheet does not grant a work permit. Owning the shares is the basis of the visa. Employment in the company was not confirmed. A resident alien is taxed on Philippine-source income. The visa does not grant citizenship, and the holder does not give up their existing citizenship. A foreigner may buy a condominium, not land.

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source

Change history

Oct 10, 2026

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created. USD 75,000 in eligible shares, six-month probationary visa, then indefinite stay while the investment is maintained, filing fee USD 300 per person (https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IS_Probationary-Special-Investors-Resident-Visa.pdf).