Philippines Permanent Residency Program (FIV) Attracts Strong Global Interest

Over 300 Interviews were conducted in the first few months since the Program's Launch

The newly launched Philippines FIV permanent residency by investment program has reported impressive interest in its first few months. Since its announcement, the program has conducted over 300 interviews with applicants from 49 countries across Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. This overwhelming response highlights the Philippines' emergence as a premier destination for investors and global citizens.

The Philippines FIV (FAB-Investor Visa) is a fast-track permanent residency program, managed by the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), a special administrative zone in the greater metropolitan Manila area. It offers a streamlined, faster, and digital-first alternative to the country's legacy SIRV program, which has served applicants since 1987. The FIV is a permanent resident visa that allows anyone to live, work, or study anywhere in the Philippines with the opportunity to naturalize as a Philippine citizen.

With the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, the Philippines offers an attractive destination for new residents. The country's welcoming and diverse culture, coupled with high English proficiency, makes it an easy place for expatriates to integrate and thrive. Its strategic location within ASEAN positions the Philippines as a gateway to business opportunities across Southeast Asia.

Metropolis, an investor migration firm, plays a vital role in supporting the FIV application process. With extensive experience in helping individuals achieve their residency goals, Metropolis ensures that applicants have a seamless experience throughout their journey.

"The Philippines FIV program has truly changed our lives, offering my family and me peace of mind with a high quality of life and a safe living environment that is ideal for raising our children," shared the first FIV permanent resident. "The streamlined process and the support we received from the team made our transition remarkably smooth."

With a low investment threshold of $75,000 US dollars, applicants and their entire family can become Philippine permanent residents in less than a month, with no minimum stay, intrusive net worth, or real estate purchase requirements. This makes it one of the most accessible residency-by-investment programs in Southeast Asia.

Philippines FIV Program Highlights

The Philippines FIV program offers several features that distinguish it as an ideal program for investors and families. Several attractive features include:

• Streamlined application process with a typical wait time of approximately one week after submission.
• Low investment threshold of USD 75,000 as a fixed deposit.
• Option to include family members without additional investment.
• No minimum stay requirements or compulsory real estate purchase requirements.
• Freedom to live, work, or study anywhere in the Philippines.

Pathway to Citizenship

One of the key features of the Philippines permanent residency program is the opportunity for naturalization. Approved FIV residents have the option to naturalize as Philippine citizens, where they are allowed to hold dual citizenship. This unique feature makes the Philippines one of the few countries in East Asia that provide such an option, further enhancing its appeal.

For More Information

The Philippines FIV Permanent Residency Program represents an exceptional opportunity for global citizens looking for a new home in a welcoming, diverse, and economically vibrant country. Consultations can be scheduled at PhilippinesFIV.com or by emailing hello@philippinesfiv.com. 

The application to this program is supported by Metropolis, an investor migration firm based in the Philippines.