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Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)

8 facts quoted from the official source

The SIRV is a government programme for foreign nationals who remit and invest qualifying capital in eligible Philippine economic activities.

Savings required
USD 75,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementApplicant must be at least 21 years old.
  • Financial resourcesApplicant must be willing and able to invest at least USD 75,000 in an eligible form.checked 2026-07-27
  • Prior immigration or residence statusApplicant must hold a tourist 9(a) visa with at least one month validity.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationThe official qualification excludes an applicant afflicted with a loathsome, dangerous or contagious disease.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsCriminal, health and mental-disability exclusions listed by the Board of Investments apply.
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathAfter qualifying investment, the SIRV may be converted to indefinite status while the investment is maintained.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA probationary multiple-entry SIRV is initially valid for six months.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the SIRV to Philippines?
The official source states: The SIRV is a government programme for foreign nationals who remit and invest qualifying capital in eligible Philippine economic activities.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Applicant must be willing and able to invest at least USD 75,000 in an eligible form. The lowest published threshold is USD 75,000 (savings).
03What does the SIRV lead to?
The official source states: After qualifying investment, the SIRV may be converted to indefinite status while the investment is maintained.

Every answer is quoted from the official boi.gov.ph page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boi.gov.phLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Philippines government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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