Philippines immigration rule changes
3 dated rule changes to Philippines programmes, from 2023-01-01 to 2024-11-15. Each item links to the programme page and the official source we recorded it from. This is a record of what we captured, not a complete legislative history.
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2024 (1)
Philippine Citizenship Reacquisition (RA 9225): Philippine Bureau of Immigration digitised the RA 9225 application portal, enabling online submission of supporting documents and reducing in-person appointment requirements. Processing times shortened materially.
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2023 (2)
Philippines Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV): Philippine Bureau of Immigration reaffirmed SIRV qualifying investment categories. Government securities and PSE-listed stocks remain eligible. BI updated processing procedures for SIRV applications to require BSP registration documentation as mandatory submission to reduce fraud risk.
source →Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV): PRA updated SRRV Smile deposit requirements: Ages 35-49 require USD 20,000 deposit (unchanged). Ages 50+ reduced to USD 10,000 (previously USD 20,000 for non-pensioners). SRRV Classic remains USD 10,000 deposit with USD 800/mo pension. Annual fees unchanged at USD 360/yr principal.
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