Philippines
SIRV (Investor Visa)
With at least USD 75,000 in eligible investments, the Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) gives you an indefinite stay in the Philippines for as long as the investment is held. It does not come with a right to work.
Last updated: 10/2026
Residence for an investment: how the SIRV works
The stay is tied to the investment: as long as your investment of at least USD 75,000 is held, the SIRV is indefinite; it requires no minimum stay. Eligible SIRV investments are limited to qualifying shares of stock in existing, new or proposed corporations under the current BOI rules.
Unlike the SRRV, the SIRV is aimed at investors, not retirees. It fits if you want to live in the Philippines and invest capital there; it does not fit if you mainly want to work there or are looking for permanent residence. We check with you which investment BOI accepts and prepare the application.
What the SIRV covers and what it does not
Process
Consultation & Investment Planning
Selection of approved investment areas.
Make Investment
Transfer of at least USD 75,000 to approved investments.
SIRV Application
Submission to the Board of Investments (BOI).
Approval
Processing and SIRV issuance.
The authority sets the timeline; we tell you the current state in the call.
Residence in the Philippines, company in Hong Kong or Singapore
The SIRV only governs where you may live. For a business with clients in several countries, a company in Hong Kong or Singapore can fit; where it is actually run then helps decide the tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What investments are allowed?
Can I work with the SIRV?
Do I need the SIRV if I only want a company in Asia?
What taxes will I pay in the Philippines?
Can my family join me under the SIRV?
Does the SIRV lead to citizenship?
Check your case in a first call
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SIRV, SRRV and 13(a): residence routes in the Philippines
| Criterion | SIRV | SRRV | 13(a) Permanent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | US$75,000 | Depends on age/status | None |
| Minimum Age | 21 years | 40 years | None |
| Validity | Indefinite | Indefinite | Indefinite |
| Work Permit | Not included, AEP needed | No | Yes |
| Family Inclusion | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Investment Returnable | Yes | Partially | N/A |
Minimum Investment
Minimum Age
Validity
Work Permit
Family Inclusion
Investment Returnable
SIRV per BOI, as of 18 Oct 2026. We re-check the SRRV and 13(a) figures before every application; subject to change.
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