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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 (boi.gov.ph).
PH
Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa
Active
Territorial
Philippines · Special Investor's Resident Visa · Investor visa · apply embassy, consulate, in country
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
| 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