Philippines - Apply for Endorsement for Special Investors Resident Visa

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for endorsement for Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV), the applicant has to approach the BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant has to visit the office to complete the further process.
12. This entire process can be completed within 4 – 5 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Notarized copy of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the enterprise where you invested
• Copy of the enterprise's Certificate of Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Copy of the enterprise's Board Resolution approving your investment
• Copy of the enterprise's IPP registration
• An original or certified true copy of your passport with a valid visa
• Clearance from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) or police clearance from your country of origin
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Main Office
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769.
Fax No. (632) 338-4538
Website link

CEBU
BI Regional Office
P Burgos Street,
Tribunal, Mandaue City,
Cebue.
Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.

DAVAO
BI Regional Office
Davao. BI Building,
JP Laurel Ave.,
Bajada, Davao City,
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
Contact details link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

Eligibility

• To be eligible for a SIRV, the applicant must invest a minimum of USD 75,000 in an enterprise in the Philippines, which is included in the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) of the government.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The SIRV is initially valid for one year and may be renewed every year thereafter.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 4 – 5 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Age
• Gender
• Email ID
• Qualification details
• ZIP code
• Work experience
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) is a type of visa available to foreign nationals who want to retire, invest or establish a business in the Philippines. The SIRV allows the holder to live in the Philippines for an indefinite period, as long as they continue to meet the requirements.

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• The PRA will also require that the applicant has no criminal record and that they have not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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