Permanent Residency in Asia. Two Ways. One Tax-Free Outcome.
The Philippines now offers two of the most efficient permanent residency programs in Asia. Pick the path that fits your timeline and your capital — both grant day-one PR and zero tax on foreign income.
PR Day One
Permanent Residency
0%
Tax on Foreign Income
No Min Stay
Live Where You Want
Family Included
Spouse + Kids Under 21
Asia's Residency Market Has a Speed Problem
Most Asian PR Takes 6-24 Months
Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand — all of them carry long processing windows and heavy discretionary review. You wait for months without knowing if you'll get in.
High Capital Lock-Up
Most golden visas in Asia demand $200K-$500K parked in real estate or government bonds. The capital is frozen for years and the visa is contingent on it staying frozen.
Worldwide Tax on Top of It
Even after you get the visa, many Asian jurisdictions tax your global income — defeating the entire point of relocating for tax reasons.
Why the Philippines
Permanent Residency from Day One
Section 13 of the Philippine Immigration Act grants immediate, unconditional PR. No expiry, no minimum stay, no renewal of the visa itself — only the physical ID card every 5 years.
No Investment Lock-Up
Unlike every other Asian residency-by-investment program, the Quota Visa requires no condo purchase, no Freeport deposit, no government bond. Your capital stays yours.
Only 50 Slots Per Nationality Per Year
The 50-slot cap is written into the 1940 Immigration Act. Slots reset every January. Demand outpaces supply for popular nationalities — file early in the year or wait until next.
0% Tax on Foreign Income
Philippines applies a territorial tax system. Offshore SaaS, crypto, consulting, dividends, and capital gains earned outside the country are not taxed in Manila.
Family Included on One Slot
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 are admitted under derivative visas tied to your quota number. A family of four files against one slot, not four.
Work, Study, Run a Business — AEP Exempt
Quota Visa holders are exempt from the Alien Employment Permit. Run a Philippine business, take a Philippine job, enroll in any school — no extra paperwork.
How It Works
- Confirm you are age 30 or above
- Confirm your nationality has reciprocity with the Philippines
- Initial intake call to map your situation
Talk to a Philippines Specialist
Tell us about yourself and we'll come back within 24 hours with eligibility, timing, and the next concrete step. No commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a permanent residency visa issued under Section 13 of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, administered by the Bureau of Immigration. The Philippines admits up to 50 quota immigrants per nationality per calendar year. It grants immediate, unconditional permanent residency from day one — no expiry, no minimum stay, no investment requirement.
Two Paths. One Tax-Free Outcome.
Tell us about your timeline and your capital — we'll map the right Philippine residency program for you within 24 hours.