🇵🇭 Philippines · Employer-sponsored work

Special Visa under E.O. 226, as amended by R.A. 8756 — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€867
Minimum annual salaryUSD 5,530
Minimum investment€43,353
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired

Costs

Application / consular fee€88

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.ph/visas/special-visa-under-e-o-226-as-amended-by-r-a-8756/.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €867.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“Foreign personnel or executives of regional or area headquarters and regional operating headquarters or multinational companies. (página não indica limiar salarial)”

Employer sponsor

“Foreign personnel or executives of regional or area headquarters and regional operating headquarters or multinational companies.”

No direct PR path

“... who are existing holders of a Multiple Entry Special Visa under R.A. 8756 and wishes to continue to stay in the Philippines (visto especial multiple-entry; silente sobre residência permanente)”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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