Business & investor visas
Filipino Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
An indefinite-stay residence route for foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in the Philippines, allowing them to live in the country while that investment is maintained.
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The minimum investment (commonly cited as US$75,000), the deposit-to-investment conversion window (e.g. 180 days) and processing times are from third-party/embassy summaries; verify against the official BOI SIRV rules.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Philippines government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
- Route type
- Investment-based special resident visa
- Endorsing body
- Board of Investments (BOI); issued by the Bureau of Immigration
- Stay
- Indefinite, while the qualifying investment is maintained
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals able and willing to invest the required amount in eligible Philippine enterprises
- Investors seeking indefinite residence tied to their investment
- Qualifying family members of the investor
Requirements
- No conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude
- Not afflicted with a dangerous or contagious disease and not institutionalised for mental illness
- Willing and able to invest the required minimum in eligible investments
- Convert the deposit into a qualifying BOI-eligible investment within the set period
What you can do
- Reside in the Philippines with multiple-entry privileges while the investment subsists
- Include qualifying family members under the visa
- Maintain residence indefinitely so long as the investment is kept
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.