{"id":37347,"date":"2017-07-17T02:08:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T06:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=37347"},"modified":"2020-12-10T09:50:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T14:50:50","slug":"visa-options-for-expats-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/visa-options-for-expats-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa Options for Expats in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Visa Options for Expats in the Philippines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving abroad to the Philippines is a great idea for those who love diverse cultures, delicious food, a low cost of living, and tropical weather! In order to make your overseas dream a reality, you\u2019ll need to acquire the appropriate visa to enter and stay in the Philippines for the duration of your intended stay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, for expats looking to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>live abroad in the Philippines<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">,<\/a> there are a few main options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism<\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> Travelers from approved countries can visit the Philippines visa-free, without any prior paperwork. This allowance ranges between 7 and 59 days, depending on where you are from.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59 Days<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> Brazil, Israel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Days<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> The entire European Union, plus such countries as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Days<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> Hong Kong, Macau<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Days<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> British National (Overseas), or BN(O)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note<\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> Those who wish to stay beyond their tourist visa cutoff date can apply for a <\/span><b>Long Stay Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This adds an additional 6 months of residency for touristic endeavours, renewable for up to 16 months. Prior to 2013, tourists in the Philippines needed to renew their permit every 2 months. At the end of the 16 months, you will need to return to your home country and reapply for the Long Stay Visa in order to continuously live abroad in the Philippines in this manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Non-Immigration Visa:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the kind of visa you will apply for if you\u2019re looking to <\/span><b>work or study abroad in the Philippines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is valid as long as the conditions under which you were approved (employment, education) are still met. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To receive a work permit, you will need to have found employment in the country already, as your employer will petition for the work visa on your behalf. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application for a work visa can be done while already in the Philippines, or in your home country through a consulate. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All those looking to work abroad in the country will also need to apply for an Alien Employment Permit (AEP).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Non-Quota Immigrant Visa:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is for those who are married to Filipino citizens, have Filipino citizen parents, or are natural-born Filipinos returning to the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Quota Immigrant Visa:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An investor-type visa granted to those with a specialized skill set and enough capital to make significant, positive changes in the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Special Resident Retiree Visa:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><a title=\"retire abroad in the Philippines\" href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/philippines\/2017\/11\/17\/expat-guide-retiring-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retire abroad in the Philippines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must be at least 35 years old. To receive the visa, those who are 35-49 years old will need to make a bank deposit of $50,000 USD. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are over the age of 50 and receive a pension from overseas, your required deposit is only $10,000 USD, so long as the pension provides at least $800 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> <\/strong>Marrying a Filipino citizen or obtaining one of the above-mentioned retirement visas are the two main ways to receive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">permanent residency in the Philippines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Citizenship in the Philippines<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have (1) Filipino parents or (2) were born in the Philippines, are a minor, and have lived there continuously since you can qualify for fast-tracked citizenship in the country. All others looking for a Filipino passport will have to do so through one of a few naturalization methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> foreigners who have married Filipino nationals can qualify for citizenship through the courts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office of the Solicitor General<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> this government office can approve case-by-case petitions for citizenship, as long as the applicant is deemed qualified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant Contribution<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span> If you have made impactful contributions to the Filipino economy, culture, or society, a government official can sponsor you for citizenship. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever route you choose, you will most likely have to meet these <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional qualifications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have resided in the Philippines for at least 10 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive an approved income or own a property in the country <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency in English, Spanish, or a native language<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be in good standing with the state, no criminal record<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be at least 21 years of age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All minor children of the applicant must be enrolled in schools recognized by the Bureau of Education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all countries, especially those in Asia, visa requirements are always changing and adapting to the world. It\u2019s important to contact your local consulate, embassy, or the immigration website of the country you wish to move abroad to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Click here to read more about the Philippines!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Click here to read more about the Philippines<\/b><b>!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a really great podcast from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expatmoneyshow.com\">Expat Money Show<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/expatmoneyshow.com\/episodes\/johnny-fd\/\">JohnnyFD<\/a> on living in Southeast Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For information on living in the Philippines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/offshore-services\">contact our office HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Author Bio:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Tyler Sorce<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an American writer and digital nomad currently living in Lisbon, Portugal. In a past life he was a chef in Manhattan and Paris, follow his travels and favorite dishes on<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tyler_sorce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visa Options for Expats in the Philippines Moving abroad to the Philippines is a great idea for those who love diverse cultures, delicious food, a low cost of living, and tropical weather! 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