Philippines•AsiaPermanent Resident Visa (PRV)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residency status for foreign nationals who have completed required periods or conversions from immigrant or special resident visas.
Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) is the final status for foreign nationals who have successfully completed the conversion process from immigrant or special resident visas. This status provides indefinite residency in the Philippines with multiple entry and exit privileges.
Annual Visa Allocation
50 visas per year
The quota is limited to 50 immigrants of any one nationality for any one calendar year; unused quota slots do not roll over to the following year.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Visa application form
Completed PRV conversion application
Current visa
Current immigrant or special resident visa
Medical certificate
If required by BI
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Advantages
- Indefinite stay in Philippines
- Multiple entry privileges
- No visa renewal needed
- Can include dependents
- Work authorization possible
Considerations
- Requires completion of probationary period
- Conditions for visa revocation apply
- Limited to those who qualify for conversion
Application Process
Complete probationary period
Fulfill required period as immigrant or special resident
File conversion application
Submit PRV conversion request to Bureau of Immigration
Medical examination
Undergo health screening if required
Process conversion
BI processes PRV conversion
Receive PRV
Permanent Resident Visa issued
Application Forms
PRV Conversion Application
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