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Buying real estate does NOT count as the investment

Special Investor's Resident Visa
Philippines — SIRV

From $75,000 in shares of listed companies or capital in a new/existing corporation in priority sectors. Direct real estate purchases — including a condo — do NOT qualify: the investment must be in a business entity. A 6-month probationary visa is issued first.

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Investment from
$75,000
Does property count?
no
Minimum age
21 years
Probationary visa
6 months

What counts, and what doesn’t

A common misconception is that buying a condo qualifies for this visa — in practice the investment must go into a business entity.

INVESTMENT TYPE
QUALIFIES?
NOTE
Shares of publicly-traded companies
QUALIFIES?yes
via the Philippine Stock Exchange
Capital in a new/existing corporation
QUALIFIES?yes
in priority sectors — manufacturing, services, tourism
Direct real estate purchase (condo, land)
QUALIFIES?NO
the requirement is specifically for a business entity, not personal property

What the process consists of

A two-stage structure: first a temporary (probationary) status to convert funds, then an indefinite visa.

STAGE
TIMELINE
REQUIREMENT
Remitting $75,000 to an accredited bank
TIMELINE—
into an account in the Philippines
SIRV probationary visa
TIMELINE6 months (30-45 working days processing)
to convert funds into a qualifying investment
SIRV Indefinite visa
TIMELINEsimilar processing timeline
once probationary conditions are met

How the process runs

01
Remitting $75,000 to an accredited bank in the Philippines
A mandatory first condition.
02
Receiving the 6-month SIRV probationary visa
Processing takes 30-45 working days.
03
Converting funds into a qualifying investment
Shares of listed companies or corporate capital — NOT real estate.
04
Confirming compliance with the conditions
Filing for transition to indefinite status.
05
Receiving the SIRV Indefinite visa
Valid indefinitely while the investment is maintained.

A good fit if

You have $75,000 to invest specifically in a business entity — listed-company shares or corporate capital.
You’re age 21+, with no convictions for moral turpitude crimes or dangerous infectious diseases.
You’re prepared for the two-stage process — a 6-month probationary visa first, then indefinite status.
You have a spouse or unmarried children under 21 — they can receive the same visa.

A poor fit if

You planned to get this visa by buying a condo or land — direct real estate purchases are NOT recognized as a qualifying SIRV investment.
Your capital is below $75,000 — no lower threshold exists for this visa.
You need a path to citizenship — sources don’t mention one through SIRV; the visa grants residency status only.
You’re under 21 — a minimum applicant age is mandatory.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
La Vida Golden Visas
Лондон, Великобритания · since 2002
Over 20 years of experience, clients from 160+ countries; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and other EU programmes.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.
Global Citizen Solutions
Лондон, Великобритания / Лиссабон, Португалия · since 2016
Global mobility consultancy with a Lisbon office; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Can I get SIRV by buying a condo?

No — per the available data, direct real estate purchases (including condos and land) aren’t recognized as a qualifying investment; the requirement is specifically for a business-entity investment, not personal property.

What investments do qualify?

Per the available data — shares of publicly-traded companies via the Philippine Stock Exchange, or capital in a new or existing corporation in priority sectors (manufacturing, services, tourism, and others).

Why is a temporary visa issued first?

Per the available data, the 6-month probationary visa gives time to convert the remitted $75,000 into a specific qualifying investment before transitioning to indefinite status.

Is there an age requirement?

Yes — per the available data, the applicant must be at least 21 years old.

Does SIRV lead to Philippine citizenship?

The sources used for this page don’t mention such a path — the visa grants only indefinite residency status, while the investment is maintained.

Does the visa cover family?

Yes — per the available data, a spouse and unmarried children under 21 can receive the same visa.

Sources

Incorp Philippines — overview of SIRV requirements: investment threshold, recognized investment types, the real-estate exclusion, the two-stage process↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.