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Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
The Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV) entitles the holder to
reside in the Philippines. Initially, investors obtain a probationary
residence, which will be converted to a Philippines permanent
residency (indefinite), permitting multiple entry privileges so long
as the investments remain in the Philippines.
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Business Visa Benefits (SIRV Benefits)
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
✓Permanent Residency (Indefinite)✓Permitting multiple entry privileges so long
as the investments remain
✓Exemption from the Exit Clearance and
Re-Entry requirements of the Bureau of
Immigration (BI) and Alien Certificate of
Registration
✓Welcome to do business and invest in the
country, in almost areas of economic activities.
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Who and How to Apply SIRV?
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
capital in favorable economic activities pursuant to Book V of the Omnibus Investments Code
(Executive Order No. 226, as amended). The applicant can remit his investments through any accredited depository
bank in the Philippines, i.e. the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and/or the Development Bank of the
Philippines (DBP).
Any foreign national, who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, is eligible to apply for an SIRV provided he
meets the following requirements: (1) he has not been convicted of a crime involving moral injustice; (2) he
is not afflicted with any dangerous or contagious disease; (3) he has not been institutionalized for any
mental disorder or disability and; (4) he is willing and able to invest the amount of at least US$75,000. The
applicant may be joined by his dependents, who can be his/her spouse and/or his unmarried children
under 21 years old.
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Frequently Asked Questions
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Q How long does it take for a SIRV to process?
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
A Minimum of 20 working days
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Q What is the fee structure for SIRV visa submission?
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
A The SIRV applicant needs to deposit at least US$75,000.00 into a Peso Time Deposit for a minimum
maturity period of 30 days and a maximum maturity period of 180 days with the accredited
depository bank, i.e., Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
Q What are the important things to know as a SIRV Visa applicant?
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)
A There are three distinct groups of investors who’d benefit the most:
Those who want to reside in the Philippines for an indefinite period of time.
Those who are looking to invest in company stocks.
Those who want to spend as little money as possible in internationalizing their lifestyle.
Business Visa / Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)