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Find a route that fitsResidence starts with your circumstances

Retirement, family, investment and employment create different options. Compare the obligations as well as the benefits, then build the move around the route that fits.

Compare your starting points

Your nationality, age, family relationships, work and intended investment all matter. More than one route may be relevant; a filter helps you explore, while a document review determines the next step.

Start with your reason for moving

6 routes shown. This comparison does not determine eligibility.

SRRV

Applicants who meet a Philippine Retirement Authority category, including relevant age, pension and document conditions.

Financial or practical commitment
A qualifying bank deposit and PRA fees. The category determines the amount.
Before choosing it
Military service alone does not establish eligibility for SRRV Courtesy.
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Special Investor’s Resident Visa

Investors considering a qualifying Philippine investment.

Financial or practical commitment
At least $75,000 in qualifying investment capital, with ongoing conditions.
Before choosing it
The investment must be maintained. Confirm permitted investments and current procedure before remitting.
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FAB investor visa

Investors evaluating a qualifying enterprise in the Freeport Area of Bataan.

Financial or practical commitment
The statutory threshold is $75,000 in a qualifying FAB enterprise.
Before choosing it
A legal framework is not an endorsement of a particular operator or investment offer.
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Residence through marriage (13(a))

Foreign spouses of Philippine citizens, subject to applicable eligibility and nationality rules.

Financial or practical commitment
Marriage and status documentation, application fees and the applicable probationary or permanent stage.
Before choosing it
Marriage does not automatically grant residence. The correct stage and current checklist matter.
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Employment (9(g))

People with genuine qualifying employment and an employer supporting the application.

Financial or practical commitment
Employer documents, the relevant work authorization and BI process.
Before choosing it
Permission to reside and permission to work need to be assessed together.
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Special Visa for Employment Generation

Entrepreneurs operating a lawful, sustainable enterprise that actually employs the required Filipino workforce.

Financial or practical commitment
At least ten Filipino employees and continuing program conditions.
Before choosing it
This route requires a real operating business and continuing compliance.
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Residence is one part of the move

Housing, schools, healthcare and everyday administration need their own plan. A $500 Residency and Relocation Plan brings these decisions together in writing. For an initial discussion across residence and relocation options, the $99 strategy session is a separate starting point.

Other circumstances, including former Philippine citizenship or a specialist route, need individual review. A route described in law may still need operational confirmation before it can be offered as a service.