# 🇵🇭 Philippines — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Philippines from VisaPassage.
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17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **India**: Visa-free · stays up to 14 days
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa (Tourism/Leisure) | eVisa · typically eligible | 59 days | $30 | — | 10 days |
| Philippines 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa (Business Visitor) | eVisa · typically eligible | 59 days | $30 | — | 10 days |

- **Philippines 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa (Tourism/Leisure)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photo, Proof of onward/return travel, Proof of funds · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.ph
- **Philippines 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa (Business Visitor)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photo, Invitation letter, Proof of onward/return travel, Proof of funds · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.ph

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines 9(f) Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱9,720 | — | 30 days |
| Philippines Special Study Permit (SSP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | ₱10,000 | — | 15 days |

- **Philippines 9(f) Student Visa** — Key documents: Notice of Acceptance (NOA), Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passport, Transcript of records / academic credentials, Proof of financial means, Police clearance from country of origin, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Study: Full-time enrolment at the accredited host institution only. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph
- **Philippines Special Study Permit (SSP)** — Key documents: SSP application letter, Notice of Acceptance / enrolment, Passport, Photocopy of latest admission / arrival stamp, Passport photos · Rights: Study: Permits short courses, language or non-degree training while on visitor status. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines Digital Nomad Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — |
| Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Philippines 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱10,130 | — | 75 days |
| Philippines 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa (PEZA/BOI Enterprises) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days |

- **Philippines Digital Nomad Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Proof of remote work, Proof of foreign-sourced income, Health insurance, Police clearance / criminal record certificate, Proof of nationality eligibility · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employers/clients only; local Philippine employment is prohibited. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph
- **Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)** — No dedicated startup visa; foreigners aged 21+ who invest at least USD 75,000 in qualifying Philippine corporations (including their own new company in eligible sectors) receive indefinite residence while the investment is maintained. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: oslope.dfa.gov.ph
- **Philippines 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa** — Key documents: Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passport, Alien Employment Permit (AEP), Employment contract, Employer corporate documents, Notarized certification of employees, Police / NBI clearance · Rights: Work: Employment is restricted to the sponsoring employer and position covered by the AEP. · Residency: No automatic PR; holders may later apply for an immigrant (13-series) visa subject to eligibility. · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph
- **Philippines 47(a)(2) Special Non-Immigrant Visa (PEZA/BOI Enterprises)** — Key documents: Employer endorsement / request, Passport, Employment contract / appointment, Proof of enterprise registration, Curriculum vitae / qualifications · Rights: Work: Work limited to the sponsoring registered enterprise and approved role. · Family: Dependents may generally be included under the same special-visa scheme. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: doj.gov.ph

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Philippines 9(d) Treaty Trader / Treaty Investor Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱9,620 | — | 60 days |

- **Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)** — Key documents: Letter of intent to apply for SIRV, Passport, Proof of inward remittance, Proof of qualifying investment, Police / NBI and home-country clearance, Medical examination · Rights: Study: Resident status allows enrolment; dependents may study. · Residency: Confers indefinite residence while the qualifying investment is maintained. · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: boi.gov.ph
- **Philippines 9(d) Treaty Trader / Treaty Investor Visa** — Key documents: Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passport, Sponsor/employer letter, Proof of treaty nationality, Proof of substantial trade or investment, Company registration documents · Rights: Work: Work limited to developing/directing the treaty enterprise or conducting the treaty trade. · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) - Classic | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $1,500 | — | — |
| Philippines SRRV Courtesy (Former Filipinos & Privileged Retirees) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $1,500 | — | — |

- **Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) - Classic** — Key documents: SRRV application form, Passport, Proof of bank deposit, Medical examination, Police / NBI clearance, Passport photos · Rights: Study: Resident status permits study; dependents may enrol. · Residency: Grants indefinite permanent residence from issuance while the deposit/investment is maintained. · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included; additional dependents require extra deposit/fees. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: pra.gov.ph
- **Philippines SRRV Courtesy (Former Filipinos & Privileged Retirees)** — Key documents: SRRV application form, Passport, Proof of eligibility for Courtesy category, Proof of bank deposit, Medical examination, Police / NBI clearance · Rights: Study: Resident status permits study. · Residency: Grants indefinite permanent residence while qualifying deposit is maintained. · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included; extra dependents incur additional deposit (except former Filipinos). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: pra.gov.ph

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines 13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱8,620 | — | 75 days |
| Philippines 13(g) Returning Former Filipino Resident Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱8,620 | — | 60 days |
| Dual citizenship reacquisition (RA 9225) | Available | — | — | — | — |

- **Philippines 13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage** — Key documents: Joint letter request, Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passports of both spouses, PSA marriage certificate, PSA birth certificate of Filipino spouse, Medical examination, Police / NBI clearance, Proof of financial capacity (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Permanent immigrant status allows employment; an AEP may still be required for some roles. · Study: Resident status permits study. · Residency after 1 year · Family: The Filipino spouse is the petitioner; unmarried children under 21 may be included. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph
- **Philippines 13(g) Returning Former Filipino Resident Visa** — Key documents: Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passport, Proof of former natural-born Filipino citizenship, Proof of family relationship, Police / NBI clearance, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may work, subject to any applicable employment permit. · Study: Resident status permits study. · Residency: Restores permanent resident status on approval (non-quota). · Family: Foreign spouse and unmarried minor children may accompany or follow to join. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph
- **Dual citizenship reacquisition (RA 9225)** — Natural-born former Filipinos who naturalized abroad reacquire Philippine citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance at a consulate or the Bureau of Immigration, with unmarried children under 18 included as derivative citizens. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: pcgsanfrancisco.org

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Philippines 9(g) Non-Commercial (Missionary / Religious Worker) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱10,130 | — | 75 days |
| Philippines Quota Immigrant Visa (Section 13) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₱18,830 | — | 180 days |

- **Philippines 9(g) Non-Commercial (Missionary / Religious Worker) Visa** — Key documents: Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passport, Petition letter from sponsoring organisation, Organisation registration documents, Police / NBI clearance · Rights: Work: Limited to the religious/charitable work of the sponsoring organisation. · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph
- **Philippines Quota Immigrant Visa (Section 13)** — Key documents: Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF), Passport, Proof of reciprocity / nationality, Proof of qualifications or capital, Police / NBI clearance, Medical examination, Proof of financial capacity · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may work; an AEP may still be required for certain employment. · Study: Resident status permits study. · Residency: Confers permanent resident status on approval (within the annual 50-per-nationality quota). · Family: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ph

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