Philippines
All Visa Pathways(42 visas)
Philippines13(a) — Quota Immigrant Visa (Section 13)
Permanent residency visa limited to 50 per nationality per year, requiring substantial capital, exceptional qualifications, or notable contributions to economy, science, or culture.
Philippines47(a)(2) — Special Non-Immigrant Visa under EO 226/RA 8756 - Regional Headquarters
Special visa for foreign executives working exclusively at regional or area headquarters of multinational companies in the Philippines, requiring minimum $12,000 annual salary, valid for three years.
Philippines9(a) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Business (9(a-1))
Short-term visa for foreign nationals visiting the Philippines for scientific, commercial, industrial, professional, or business purposes without local compensation.
Philippines9(a-2) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Tourism/Leisure (9(a-2))
Short-term visa for foreign nationals visiting the Philippines for pleasure, tourism, leisure, recreation, religious pilgrimage, or visiting family and friends.
Philippines9(a-3) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Medical Treatment (9(a-3))
Short-term visa for foreign nationals visiting the Philippines for medical treatment or health-related purposes, including accompanying escorts.
Philippines9(a-4) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Private Yachtsmen/Sailors (9(a-4))
Short-term visa for foreign nationals arriving in the Philippines aboard a private yacht or sailboat for leisure purposes without local employment.
Philippines9(a-5) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Filmmaking (9(a-5))
Short-term visa for foreign nationals visiting the Philippines for movie or documentary filming purposes without local employer-employee relationship.
Philippines9(a-6) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Journalism (9(a-6))
Short-term visa for foreign journalists and media professionals visiting the Philippines for news coverage or reporting purposes.
Philippines9(a-7) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Athletic and Performing Arts (9(a-7))
Short-term visa for foreign athletes, entertainers, and performing artists visiting the Philippines for competitions, exhibitions, or cultural performances.
Philippines9(a-8) — Temporary Visitor's Visa - Other Purposes (9(a-8))
Catch-all short-term visa for foreign nationals visiting the Philippines for purposes not covered by other 9(a) subcategories, including conventions, seminars, and religious missions.
Philippines9(b) — Transit Visa (9(b))
Visa for foreign nationals transiting through the Philippines en route to another destination, limited to 72 hours or three days.
Philippines9(c) — Seaman/Crew List Visa (9(c))
Visa for foreign crew members arriving at a Philippine port aboard a vessel, seeking entry solely in pursuit of their calling as a seaman with the intention of departing on the same vessel.
Philippines9(d) — Treaty Trader's Visa (9(d))
Non-immigrant visa for nationals of the United States, Japan, or Germany entering the Philippines to carry on substantial trade or commerce under existing bilateral treaties.
Philippines9(e) — Official/Government Visa (9(e-2))
Non-immigrant visa for foreign government officials entering the Philippines on official business, official students, or program participants.
Philippines9(e-1) — Diplomatic Visa (9(e-1))
Non-immigrant visa for persons enjoying diplomatic immunities and privileges, including ambassadors, ministers, and their immediate family members.
Philippines9(e-3) — Diplomatic Household Member Visa (9(e-3))
Non-immigrant visa for members of the household staff of holders of 9(e-1) and 9(e-2) diplomatic and official visas.
Philippines9(f) — Student Visa (9(f))
Non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals accepted by a qualified Philippine higher education institution for formal degree programs, valid for the duration of study.
Philippines9(g) — Missionary/Religious Worker Visa (9g)
Work visa for foreign religious workers, missionaries, and clergy of bona fide non-profit religious organizations. Allows religious work without full employment permits.
Philippines9(g) — Pre-Arranged Employment Dependent Visa (9(g) Dependent)
This visa is for the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of a 9(g) work visa holder.
Philippines9(g) — Pre-Arranged Employment Visa (9(g))
Primary long-term work visa for foreign nationals employed by a Philippine-based company in executive, technical, managerial, or highly confidential positions, valid 1-3 years and renewable up to 10 years.
PhilippinesDigital Nomad Visa (EO 86)
One-year renewable visa (up to 2 years) for remote workers earning at least $24,000 annually from foreign sources, with no Philippine tax obligations on foreign income, established in 2025.
PhilippinesEO 408 — Visa-Free Entry (30-Day Waiver)
Visa-free entry for nationals of 151 qualifying countries allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business visits, or transit, extendable through the Bureau of Immigration.
PhilippinesFIV — FAB Investor Visa (FIV) - Fast-Track Permanent Residency
New fast-track permanent residency program requiring a $75,000 fixed deposit, processed in as few as 3-5 business days, with rights to live, work, and study in the Philippines and zero tax on foreign income.
PhilippinesNon-Quota Immigrant Visa - Child Born Abroad (13(b))
Immigrant visa for children born during a temporary visit abroad to a mother who held permanent residence in the Philippines.
PhilippinesNon-Quota Immigrant Visa - Family of Permanent Resident (13(f))
Immigrant visa for the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of a foreign national who has already been admitted for permanent residence in the Philippines.
PhilippinesNon-Quota Immigrant Visa - Former Citizen by Marriage (13(d))
Immigrant visa for women who lost Philippine citizenship through marriage to a foreigner, and their unmarried children under 21.
PhilippinesNon-Quota Immigrant Visa - Natural-Born Filipino (13(g))
Immigrant visa for natural-born Philippine citizens who were subsequently naturalized abroad and wish to return to the Philippines for permanent residence, including dependents.
PhilippinesNon-Quota Immigrant Visa - Subsequent Child (13(c))
Immigrant visa for children born after the issuance of an immigrant visa to their accompanying parent.
PhilippinesNon-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13(a))
Permanent residency visa for the foreign spouse or unmarried child under 21 of a Philippine citizen, the primary family-based immigration pathway.
PhilippinesPWP — Provisional Work Permit (PWP)
Temporary three-month work authorization for foreign nationals who have commenced employment while their AEP or work visa applications are still pending.
PhilippinesReturning Permanent Resident Visa (13(e))
Immigrant visa for foreign nationals with existing permanent residence status returning to the Philippines from a temporary visit abroad.
PhilippinesSEVOBU — Special Employment Visa for Offshore Banking Unit (SEVOBU)
Special visa for foreign employees of offshore banking units operating under Presidential Decree 1034, authorizing employment in the Philippines' offshore banking sector.
PhilippinesSIRV — Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
Indefinite-stay resident visa for foreign nationals who invest at least $75,000 in Philippine corporations listed on the stock exchange or in approved economic activities, with multiple-entry privileges.
PhilippinesSRRV Courtesy
Designed for former Filipinos and retired officers of international organizations recognized by the DFA.
PhilippinesSRRV Human Touch
Discontinued
PhilippinesSRRV — Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
Indefinite-stay visa issued by the Philippine Retirement Authority for foreign nationals aged 35+ with required bank deposits ($10,000-$50,000 depending on age/pension), granting multiple-entry privileges and permanent residence.
PhilippinesSRRV-Smile — Special Resident Retiree's Visa - Smile (SRRV Smile)
A historical retirement visa program for active and healthy retirees that required a fixed, non-convertible bank deposit. This program was officially abolished and discontinued on September 1, 2025.
PhilippinesSSP — Special Study Permit (SSP)
A permit for foreign nationals (usually on a 9(a) tourist visa) to engage in short-term, non-degree studies (less than one year).
PhilippinesSVEG — Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)
Special visa for foreign nationals who directly employ at least 10 Filipinos in a lawful and sustainable enterprise, initially issued for one year probationary period with possibility of conversion to indefinite stay.
PhilippinesSWP — Special Work Permit (SWP)
Short-term work authorization for foreign nationals performing temporary assignments of up to six months while on a tourist visa, issued by the Bureau of Immigration without requiring an AEP.
PhilippinesSpecial Non-Immigrant Visa 47(a)(2) - PEZA/BOI
Company-specific work visa for foreign investors or employees of PEZA and BOI-registered enterprises, valid for one year or duration of contract, with multi-entry privileges and a 5% foreign workforce cap.
PhilippinesSpecial Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) - Classic & Smile
The SRRV is a special non-immigrant visa for retirees, managed by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).