🇵🇭 Philippines · Employer-sponsored work
Special Visa under E.O. 226, as amended by R.A. 8756 — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €867 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 5,530 |
| Minimum investment | €43,353 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €88 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
“Foreign personnel or executives of regional or area headquarters and regional operating headquarters or multinational companies. (página não indica limiar salarial)”
“Foreign personnel or executives of regional or area headquarters and regional operating headquarters or multinational companies.”
“... 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.