Your Guide to Living in the Philippines

Duration

Purpose

Nationality

Balikbayan

Details

📅 How long do you want to stay?

Less than 30 days

Short vacation or business trip

1-12 months

Extended stay or trial period

1+ years or permanently

Long-term residence

📋 What's your main purpose?

Tourism / Leisure

Vacation and exploration

Retirement

Retire in the Philippines

Employment

Working for a company

Business / Investment

Running a business

Education

Studying at a school

Marriage to Filipino

Spouse of a Filipino citizen

🌍 What is your nationality?

Select your country of citizenship

Select your country:

🇵🇭 Are you a Balikbayan?

Balikbayan refers to former Filipino citizens

Yes - I am a former Filipino citizen

Born in Philippines or held Filipino citizenship

I am married to a Filipino/Balikbayan

Spouse of a Filipino citizen or former Filipino

Not applicable to me

One last thing...

This helps us recommend the best visa option

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Estimated Cost

Processing Time

Work Permitted

Extendable

Application Steps