Philippines
Capital Manila
Ways in
Every mobility asset the live catalog holds for this country. Open one for the full requirement detail.
How much time you must spend on the ground
Derived from each program’s stated physical-presence requirement.
The pipeline to permanent residency
The staged journey for Fast Track Investor Visa (FIV). Processing, permanent residence and citizenship times come from the Mobility Asset Database.
Confirm a Qualifying Investment
The Fast Track Investor Visa is an investor route designed for faster processing. Confirm the current investment threshold and documentation before applying.
Apply for the Fast Track Visa
You apply through the relevant authorities with proof of your qualifying investment. The route is positioned for quicker processing than the standard investor path.
Residency for Investors
The visa grants residency for qualifying investors who maintain their investment.
City archetypes
Landing-zone comparisons — cost bands, community, and who each city suits.
Manila
You get the most developed infrastructure, top hospitals, the largest expat community (BGC hub), international schools, and dining variety. Traffic is severe, air quality is seasonal, and noise is constant. BGC (Bonifacio Global City) is the primary expat neighborhood.
- Most developed infrastructure and top hospitals
- Largest expat community, centered on BGC
- Severe traffic and seasonal air quality
Cebu
You get a smaller, more relaxed version of Manila, with lower costs, a growing tech scene, beaches nearby, and an established American expat presence. Healthcare is good but less specialized. Weather is hot and humid, with occasional typhoons.
- More relaxed than Manila, lower cost
- Growing tech scene and established expat presence
- Good but less specialized healthcare
Davao
The largest city in Mindanao, in the southern Philippines — a major urban center with the lowest cost of living of the three priced cities in our dataset and a calmer pace than Manila. As with the whole country, safety varies by area; the US Level-4 zones are elsewhere in Mindanao (Marawi, the Sulu Archipelago), not Davao City, but check current advisories before you go.
- Largest city in Mindanao, southern Philippines
- Lowest cost of the three priced cities
- Check current regional safety advisories
Could Philippines be your next move?
Open your personalized country view to review a city estimate and compare it with your saved monthly spending.
Build your mobility plan