FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You must stay 5 days in the Philippines for processing
Police Clearance Certificate from home country not required
The renewal period is 5 years, so travel and living expenses are cheaper.
The required documents is your passport
No. You need to accomplished all required forms and send a copy of all requirements together with your passport through email for checking and approval
You must not have any criminal convictions
The ASRV fee can be paid through bank transfer
No. There is a non-refundable fee when applying for a visa
Your wife and your first child is free, but for the 2nd child is 12,000 USD and after 6,000 USD
Yes
Same as for SRRV or other special visas, it is essential to obtain an AEP (Alien Employment Permit) for work in the Philippines. To apply for AEP, you need to submit the required documents.
However, ADV (acquired as a family member accompanying the representative) is not allowed to work locally, so those who need a local work permit need to acquire ASRV (principal).
Same as for SRRV or other special visas, it is essential to obtain an AEP (Alien Employment Permit) for work in the Philippines. To apply for AEP, you need to submit the required documents.
However, ADV (acquired as a family member accompanying the representative) is not allowed to work locally, so those who need a local work permit need to acquire ASRV (principal).
No
Annual membership fees are collected by our company and are mainly used for post-acquisition support and maintenance of the office.
The APECO Special Residency Program is a promotional project undertaken by the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone (APECO), and we are committed to the APECO Special Resident Visa promotion activities and acquisition support in partnership with the APECO.
We are not responsible for the management and operation of development facilities.
Annual membership fees are collected by our company and are mainly used for post-acquisition support and maintenance of the office.
The APECO Special Residency Program is a promotional project undertaken by the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone (APECO), and we are committed to the APECO Special Resident Visa promotion activities and acquisition support in partnership with the APECO.
We are not responsible for the management and operation of development facilities.
Yes
Obtaining APECO Special Resident Visa "ASRV" guarantees the right of special residency with indefinite stay in the Philippines and allows you to enter and leave the country at any time. It will also be possible to receive various financial services such as high-interest rate corporate bonds and stocks unique to emerging countries that cannot be purchased by foreigners. You can also work and study in the Philippines (must satisfy requirements), so you can expand your range of life. In the Philippines, you can open a bank account, apply for a mortgage, car loan, credit card, etc., and the conditions such as life insurance and securities investment will be advantageous.
Obtaining APECO Special Resident Visa "ASRV" guarantees the right of special residency with indefinite stay in the Philippines and allows you to enter and leave the country at any time. It will also be possible to receive various financial services such as high-interest rate corporate bonds and stocks unique to emerging countries that cannot be purchased by foreigners. You can also work and study in the Philippines (must satisfy requirements), so you can expand your range of life. In the Philippines, you can open a bank account, apply for a mortgage, car loan, credit card, etc., and the conditions such as life insurance and securities investment will be advantageous.
Yes
APECO is under the jurisdiction of the Statutory Institution under the Philippine Government. Therefore, it does not belong to any particular ministry.
* Statutory Institution means an institution approved and established by the Parliament and the President. PEZA is an institution similar to APECO (Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority).
* PEZA also issues PEZA's own PEZA visa and has the authority to grant permanent residence. As you can see by comparing the official names APECO and PEZA are similar institutions.
APECO is under the jurisdiction of the Statutory Institution under the Philippine Government. Therefore, it does not belong to any particular ministry.
* Statutory Institution means an institution approved and established by the Parliament and the President. PEZA is an institution similar to APECO (Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority).
* PEZA also issues PEZA's own PEZA visa and has the authority to grant permanent residence. As you can see by comparing the official names APECO and PEZA are similar institutions.
Yes
APECO Special Resident Visa "ASRV" officially issued by the Bureau of Immigration, like the Quota Visa and SRRV, based on a three-way agreement between the Bureau of Immigration, the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and APECO Authority.
The passport of the acquirer will be stamped with the APECO Special Resident Visa stamp issued by the Bureau of Immigration as proof of acquisition of ASRV.
APECO Special Resident Visa "ASRV" officially issued by the Bureau of Immigration, like the Quota Visa and SRRV, based on a three-way agreement between the Bureau of Immigration, the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and APECO Authority.
The passport of the acquirer will be stamped with the APECO Special Resident Visa stamp issued by the Bureau of Immigration as proof of acquisition of ASRV.
Yes
Published in the Philippines Law No. 10083, Section 12-q, APECO (q) To report to the Bureau of Immigration the names of the foreigners who have been granted permanent resident status and working visas within thirty (30) days after issuance of such grant.
This is interpreted as the basis for APECO to issue ASRV with the Bureau of Immigration.
Published in the Philippines Law No. 10083, Section 12-q, APECO (q) To report to the Bureau of Immigration the names of the foreigners who have been granted permanent resident status and working visas within thirty (30) days after issuance of such grant.
This is interpreted as the basis for APECO to issue ASRV with the Bureau of Immigration.
No
Obtaining the special residence gives you the right of indefinite stay in the Philippines, but does not give you Philippine citizenship.
Obtaining the special residence gives you the right of indefinite stay in the Philippines, but does not give you Philippine citizenship.
No
All acquisition procedures will be performed in Metro Manila
All acquisition procedures will be performed in Metro Manila
Yes
Everyone applying for the visa must enter the Philippines. Each ASRV applicant will have their passport stamped with a visa stamp issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
Everyone applying for the visa must enter the Philippines. Each ASRV applicant will have their passport stamped with a visa stamp issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
Yes
Please prepare the following documents:
●Spouse/Children
●Spouse application
2) Marriage certificate 1 copy
3) Marriage certificate Power of attorney (1 for application and 1 for receipt) 2 in total
4) Signed SPA Application for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1 copy
●Application for children
5) Birth certificate (for each child)
6) Birth certificate Power of attorney (1 for application and 1 for receipt) 2 in total
7)Signed SPA Application for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for each child) 1 copy
※These documents are necessary in advance to facilitate the procedures during the acquisition tour. Please hand it over to us at least three weeks before the first day of the tour.
Please prepare the following documents:
●Spouse/Children
●Spouse application
2) Marriage certificate 1 copy
3) Marriage certificate Power of attorney (1 for application and 1 for receipt) 2 in total
4) Signed SPA Application for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1 copy
●Application for children
5) Birth certificate (for each child)
6) Birth certificate Power of attorney (1 for application and 1 for receipt) 2 in total
7)Signed SPA Application for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for each child) 1 copy
※These documents are necessary in advance to facilitate the procedures during the acquisition tour. Please hand it over to us at least three weeks before the first day of the tour.
No
In the Philippines, it is not possible to have multiple permanent visas at the same time. In order to obtain the ASRV, it is necessary to abolish the SRRV or Spouse visas that you currently have.
In the Philippines, it is not possible to have multiple permanent visas at the same time. In order to obtain the ASRV, it is necessary to abolish the SRRV or Spouse visas that you currently have.
Yes
It depends on the type of disease you have, but basically, even those who have a disease can get the visa. However, it may be a problem depending on the type of disease, such as infectious diseases (HIV etc.), so please consult with us in advance.
It depends on the type of disease you have, but basically, even those who have a disease can get the visa. However, it may be a problem depending on the type of disease, such as infectious diseases (HIV etc.), so please consult with us in advance.
Yes
There is a regulation of a minimum deposit balance for each account in the Philippines. Please consult with us in advance about the details of the bank opening. For assistance you will need to apply in advance.
There is a regulation of a minimum deposit balance for each account in the Philippines. Please consult with us in advance about the details of the bank opening. For assistance you will need to apply in advance.
Yes
Foreigners can purchase condominiums because they have the right to own real estate separately.
Foreigner can have 40% of land.
Foreigners can purchase condominiums because they have the right to own real estate separately.
Foreigner can have 40% of land.
Yes
We offer comprehensive support from the establishment of corporations to the introduction of office properties.
*The details vary depending on the industry, so please let us know in advance what kind of industry you are considering.
We offer comprehensive support from the establishment of corporations to the introduction of office properties.
*The details vary depending on the industry, so please let us know in advance what kind of industry you are considering.
No
The renewal will require you to enter the Philippines once every five years. Renewal procedures for APECO Special Residence Visa can be carried out in Metro Manila, so there is no need to travel to the Aurora province.
The renewal will require you to enter the Philippines once every five years. Renewal procedures for APECO Special Residence Visa can be carried out in Metro Manila, so there is no need to travel to the Aurora province.