Visa and Employment · SIRV
Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
We help foreign investors confirm a qualifying investment and prepare a complete SIRV application through the BOI framework.
Overview
Residence based on investment
The Special Investor’s Resident Visa gives a foreign national the right to reside in the Philippines on the strength of a qualifying investment. It requires an investment of at least US$75,000 made through the Board of Investments framework, in a form that qualifies under the rules. The visa is linked to that investment, so it needs to be maintained for the status to continue.
Not every investment counts. The form of the investment, how the funds are brought in and how they are documented all affect eligibility. We review your proposed or existing investment, confirm whether it qualifies for your case, and prepare the application so the evidence of inward remittance and investment is clear. We also handle the registration steps that follow approval.
What we handle
What we handle on a SIRV
From investment review to registration after approval.
Investment review
We check whether your planned or existing investment qualifies before any filing.
Remittance evidence
We help you document how the funds entered the Philippines in the form the BOI expects.
Application filing
We prepare and file the SIRV application and respond to agency requests.
Dependents
We include a qualifying spouse and unmarried children under 21 where they are eligible.
How it works
How a SIRV application works
Most of the work happens before the application is filed.
Assess eligibility
We review your investment plans and confirm the qualifying route for your case.
Structure the investment
We advise on documenting the remittance and investment so it meets the rules.
File with the BOI
We prepare and lodge the application with the supporting evidence.
Register after approval
We coordinate the ACR I-Card and other registration that follows.
Why work with ILA on your SIRV
Investment-first review
We check qualification before you move funds, not after.
Clear evidence
We organize remittance and investment records so the file reads cleanly.
Ongoing compliance
We help you keep the investment and registration in good standing.
Frequently asked questions
SIRV questions
Does the SIRV let me work in the Philippines?
The SIRV is a residence visa based on investment. Whether you can take up employment, and what clearances you would need, depends on the role. We confirm this for your case before you commit.
What happens if I withdraw my investment?
The visa depends on the qualifying investment being maintained. Withdrawing or converting it can put the visa at risk, so we advise before any change is made.
Can I use an investment I have already made?
Possibly, if it was made and documented in a qualifying way. We review the records and tell you whether it can support an application or whether something needs to change.
Investing in the Philippines and planning to live here?
Book a free consultation and we will review your investment plans and confirm whether the SIRV is the right route for you and your family.
