Philippines residence and citizenship

Tourism-project Special Investor's Resident Visa

Under EO 63, at least USD 50,000 in an approved tourism project; residence lasts while the investment subsists. No verified current application fee or end-to-end decision bound, and no direct citizenship entitlement. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Tourism investment resident visa (Philippine Board of Investments), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)

At least USD 75,000 invested in an eligible business. The status can be indefinite while the investment is maintained; it does not itself grant citizenship. USD 300 is the BOI filing fee; BI processing charges are additional. BOI describes one to two months as usual, not a guaranteed bound. The 2026 BOI guide excludes restricted nationalities without publishing their list here; passport eligibility requires confirmation. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Probationary Special Investor's Resident Visa eligibility (Philippine Board of Investments), SIRV BOI filing fee (Philippine Board of Investments), 2026 Philippines business and visa guide (Philippine Board of Investments), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments), Philippines private-client residence options (Fragomen, summary)

Aurora economic-zone investor residence

USD 150,000 qualifying capital in the named economic zone; the BOI guide grants zone-based permanent status while the investment subsists. No current application fee or processing bound established. Judicial naturalization may be sought after ten qualifying residence years, with a further two-year decree waiting period. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Aurora Special Economic Zone investor visa (Philippine Board of Investments), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Cagayan economic-zone investor residence

USD 150,000 qualifying capital in the named economic zone; the BOI guide grants zone-based permanent status while the investment subsists. No current application fee or processing bound established. Judicial naturalization may be sought after ten qualifying residence years, with a further two-year decree waiting period. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Cagayan Special Economic Zone investor visa (Philippine Board of Investments), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Bataan economic-zone investor residence

USD 150,000 qualifying capital in the named economic zone; the BOI guide grants zone-based permanent status while the investment subsists. No current application fee or processing bound established. Judicial naturalization may be sought after ten qualifying residence years, with a further two-year decree waiting period. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Freeport Area of Bataan investor visa (Philippine Board of Investments), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Zamboanga economic-zone investor residence

USD 150,000 qualifying capital in the named economic zone; the BOI guide grants zone-based permanent status while the investment subsists. No current application fee or processing bound established. Judicial naturalization may be sought after ten qualifying residence years, with a further two-year decree waiting period. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone investor visa (Philippine Board of Investments), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Subic-Clark Special Investor's Visa

At least USD 250,000 invested in Subic Bay Freeport or Clark Special Economic Zone; residence lasts while invested. No verified current application fee, end-to-end decision bound or direct citizenship entitlement. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Subic-Clark investor and retiree visas (Philippine Board of Investments), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Treaty trader or investor visa (9(d))

Only for US citizens.

BI names nationals of the US, Japan and Germany under applicable treaties to trade or direct an enterprise. It states no universal capital minimum. Published PHP charges are dated 2014 and excluded pending current verification and a cited FX rate. Temporary status gives no assured citizenship clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Treaty trader or investor visa (Philippine Bureau of Immigration), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Courtesy — qualifying foreign retiree age 50 or older

For listed distinguished foreign retirees age 50 or older. USD 1,500 requisite deposit, USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 100 annual PRA fee. Non-immigrant status has no assured citizenship clock; PRA's turnaround excludes BI time. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Courtesy — former Filipino age 50 or older

For qualifying former Filipino citizens. USD 1,500 deposit, USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 50 annual PRA fee; no assured naturalization clock from this non-immigrant status. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Courtesy — qualifying foreign retiree age 40–49

For listed distinguished foreign retirees age 40–49. USD 3,000 requisite deposit for pensioners or USD 6,000 for non-pensioners; USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 100 annual PRA fee. The row shows the lowest qualifying deposit. Non-immigrant status has no assured citizenship clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Courtesy — former Filipino age 40–49

For qualifying former Filipino citizens. USD 3,000 deposit, USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 50 annual PRA fee; no assured naturalization clock from this non-immigrant status. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Classic — pensioner age 50 or older

USD 15,000 requisite bank deposit; pension evidence is a separate income test. USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 360 annual PRA fee, with other charges possible. PRA's ten-working-day turnaround excludes BI time; no end-to-end bound. SRRV is special non-immigrant status, so no assured naturalization clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments), Philippines private-client residence options (Fragomen, summary)

SRRV Classic — pensioner age 40–49

USD 25,000 requisite bank deposit; pension evidence is additional. USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 360 annual PRA fee; PRA's ten-working-day turnaround excludes BI time. Special non-immigrant status; no assured naturalization clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Classic — non-pensioner age 50 or older

USD 30,000 requisite bank deposit, potentially convertible to an approved investment. USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 360 annual PRA fee; PRA's ten-working-day turnaround excludes BI time. Special non-immigrant status; no assured naturalization clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

SRRV Classic — non-pensioner age 40–49

USD 50,000 requisite bank deposit, potentially convertible to an approved investment. USD 1,500 PRA principal fee and USD 360 annual PRA fee; PRA's ten-working-day turnaround excludes BI time. Special non-immigrant status; no assured naturalization clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: SRRV categories and deposits (Philippine Retirement Authority), SRRV principal fee, annual fees and partial processing time (Philippine Retirement Authority), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Subic Bay Freeport retiree residence visa

For a qualifying retiree over 60 with pension or passive income above USD 50,000 yearly payable in Subic Bay Freeport. This is an income test, not a minimum investment; no fee, decision bound or naturalization guarantee established. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Subic Bay retirement residence (Philippine Board of Investments), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Digital Nomad Visa under Executive Order 86

Executive Order 86 authorizes a renewable one-year temporary non-immigrant visa for remote work for foreign clients or employers. Reciprocity, a Philippine foreign-service post, age 18+, sufficient foreign income and insurance are required. Implementing availability and exact eligible-country list were not established; no permanent-residence or citizenship conversion is promised.

Sources: Executive Order 86 digital nomad visa (Office of the President of the Philippines), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), Philippines immigration summary (Fragomen, summary)

Quota immigrant visa (Section 13)

Permanent immigrant status for nationals of reciprocal countries subject to annual quotas. The official source does not enumerate a complete passport whitelist, so eligibility remains conditional rather than coded as an unverified list. Ordinary naturalization normally requires ten qualifying years, subject to the statute.

Sources: Quota immigrant visa eligibility and annual cap (Philippine Bureau of Immigration), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), Philippines private-client residence options (Fragomen, summary)

Returning former natural-born Filipino immigrant visa (13(g))

For a former natural-born Filipino who naturalized abroad and intends permanent return. Published PHP charges are dated 2014 and excluded pending current verification and a cited FX rate. This family/history route does not require an investment.

Sources: Returning former Filipino immigrant visa (Philippine Bureau of Immigration), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly)

Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)

For a foreigner sustaining at least ten full-time Filipino jobs. Employment count, rather than a capital investment minimum, is the qualifying criterion. No verified all-in fee, processing bound or automatic naturalization clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Special Visa for Employment Generation (Philippine Bureau of Immigration), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Pre-arranged employment visa (9(g))

A Philippine-registered employer sponsors the long-term work visa. A temporary employment visa is not permanent immigrant status and does not establish an assured citizenship clock; fee schedule depends on term and filing circumstances. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments), Employer-sponsored work authorization (Fragomen, summary)

Special work visa for BOI or government-project personnel (47(a)(2))

For listed executives, supervisors, specialists or contractors of BOI-registered or government-project enterprises. No personal investment floor, current fee or assured citizenship clock; usual processing descriptions are not strict bounds. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Special employment and economic-zone visas (Philippine Board of Investments), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Philippine Economic Zone Authority work visa

For a foreign national required in a PEZA enterprise's operations; renewable two-year status in the BOI guide. No personal investment floor, current fee or assured citizenship clock. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Special employment and economic-zone visas (Philippine Board of Investments), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Subic-Clark special working visa

For a qualifying skilled worker in Subic or Clark with an Alien Employment Permit. The BOI guide describes two-year renewable temporary residence, with no personal investment floor or verified current fee. Ten qualifying residence years may support judicial naturalization, subject to the separate two-year post-decree waiting period. Ten years means eligibility to seek judicial naturalization after continuous lawful residence, not an automatic grant; a favorable decree has an additional two-year waiting period.

Sources: Special employment and economic-zone visas (Philippine Board of Investments), 2026 BOI guide to judicial naturalization (Philippine Board of Investments)

Immigrant visa by marriage (Section 13(a))

A qualifying foreign spouse of a Filipino may obtain immigrant status subject to reciprocity. Ten years is the ordinary judicial naturalization residence period. The statute's five-year reduction is specifically for a petitioner married to a Filipino woman, subject to its other conditions; this is not automatic citizenship.

Sources: Immigrant visa by marriage (Philippine Bureau of Immigration), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly)

Temporary resident visa by marriage without reciprocity

For the qualifying spouse from a country without a reciprocity agreement, where section 13(a) immigrant treatment is unavailable. Temporary status is distinct from permanent immigrant residence; citizenship eligibility requires separate statutory analysis.

Sources: Temporary residence by marriage without reciprocity (Philippine Bureau of Immigration), Revised Naturalization Law sections 2 and 3 (Philippine National Assembly)