Securing a visa lets you stay in the Philippines legally. ExpatDen’s Visa Guides show you how to apply for the right visa, the documents needed, and where to get one.
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The 13(a) visa gives the foreign spouse of a Filipino citizen permanent residency, with no expiry plus the right to work and own a home. Here is who qualifies, the step-by-step process, and the modest fees.
The SRRV lets foreign retirees live in the Philippines indefinitely through a bank deposit. Note that the program was restructured in September 2025, raising the minimum age to 40 and ending the Smile and Human Touch options.
Every foreign resident in the Philippines with an ACR I-Card must file the BI Annual Report between January 1 and March 1 each year. Here is who must file, what it costs, how to do it online, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
The Philippines Digital Nomad Visa launched in mid-2025, letting remote workers live legally in the country for up to two years. Here is what you need to qualify and how to apply.
The Philippines 9A is the standard tourist visa, though many travelers get 30 days visa-free without one. Here is how single and multiple-entry 9A visas work, what they cost, and the 59-day stay limit.
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