Philippines · Investor / Golden Visa

Special Investor's Resident Visa

Official name Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV, E.O. 226 Arts. 74-75)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

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4/10 diff

Moderate

Residência válida enquanto o investimento subsistir (Art. 75: relatório anual; retirada = expiração automática). Redução…

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

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Difficulty

4/10 — Moderate

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Direct answer

Residência válida enquanto o investimento subsistir (Art. 75: relatório anual; retirada = expiração automática). Redução a US$50.000 só p/ regimes EO 63/1037.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

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Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

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Difficulty

4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Manila

Single (monthly)€1,200

Family (monthly)€3,000

Rent 1BR (center)€550

Groceries€350

Transport pass€80

Cebu

Single (monthly)€1,050

Family (monthly)€2,625

Rent 1BR (center)€480

Groceries€320

Transport pass€70

Davao

Single (monthly)€950

Family (monthly)€2,375

Rent 1BR (center)€400

Groceries€300

Transport pass€60

Quezon City

Single (monthly)€1,100

Family (monthly)€2,750

Rent 1BR (center)€500

Groceries€330

Transport pass€75

Makati

Single (monthly)€1,400

Family (monthly)€3,500

Rent 1BR (center)€700

Groceries€380

Transport pass€90

Manila (Metro Manila)

Single (monthly)€850

Family (monthly)€2,100

Rent 1BR (center)€450

Groceries€212

Transport pass€51

Cebu City

Single (monthly)€650

Family (monthly)€1,600

Rent 1BR (center)€320

Groceries€162

Transport pass€39

Davao City

Single (monthly)€580

Family (monthly)€1,400

Rent 1BR (center)€280

Groceries€145

Transport pass€35

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV, E.O. 226 Arts. 74-75)?

Residência válida enquanto o investimento subsistir (Art. 75: relatório anual; retirada = expiração automática). Redução a US$50.000 só p/ regimes EO 63/1037.

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Yes. Philippines offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Philippines country page.

What is the cost of living in Philippines?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Manila: €1,200/mo; Cebu: €1,050/mo; Davao: €950/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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