Philippines · For your nationality or ancestry
Philippines Quota Immigrant (13)
Quota Immigrant Visa (Section 13)
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Key facts
Quota Immigrant (13) is a for your nationality or ancestry route for Philippines. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ₱19k ≈ $300 · $50
Cost, time and long term
Government fees₱19k ≈ $300 · $50
- PHP 18,830 (≈ $300)Principal applicant fee on conversion to a quota immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration.
- $50Additional fee for the ACR I-Card.
Permanent residenceTime here counts
The quota immigrant visa itself grants permanent resident status and is limited to 50 per nationality per calendar year.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 10 years of residence
Naturalization needs continuous residence in the Philippines of at least 10 years, reduced to 5 years for some petitioners, such as those who held government office or established a new industry or useful invention.
Presence rulesStay rule
All registered foreigners must report in person to the Bureau of Immigration within the first 60 days of every calendar year.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a national of a country with diplomatic relations and reciprocal immigration privileges for Filipinos.
- No more than 50 of any one nationality, or stateless persons, are admitted in a calendar year.
What you must show2
- Fees at the Bureau of Immigration are PHP 18,830 (≈ $300) for the principal applicant and for a spouse.
- An ACR I-Card costs a further USD 50 for one year.
Documents1
- Consolidated General Application Form with the documentary requirements checklist, and information on any children.
Steps2
- Apply as a conversion to quota immigrant visa at the Bureau of Immigration main office, then pay the fees.
- Attend a hearing and have images and fingerprints taken for the ACR I-Card.
After you arrive1
- If approved, submit the passport for visa implementation and collect the ACR I-Card.
What happens at day 180
How Philippines decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 180 days in a calendar yearA non-resident alien who stays in the Philippines for an aggregate of more than 180 days during a calendar year is deemed to be doing business in the Philippines and is taxed at the graduated rates instead of the flat 25%.
- Foreign-source income
Territorial (non-residents)
All tax rules for Philippines Tax records checked
Full official text
Quota immigrant visa for nationals of countries that have relations with the Philippines and give Filipinos the same immigration privileges, limited to 50 people of one nationality a year. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PHP 18,830 (≈ $300) · Principal applicant fee on conversion to a quota immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. 1
- A fee of $50 · Additional fee for the ACR I-Card. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a national of a country with diplomatic relations and reciprocal immigration privileges for Filipinos. 1
- No more than 50 of any one nationality, or stateless persons, are admitted in a calendar year. 1
- Fees at the Bureau of Immigration are PHP 18,830 (≈ $300) for the principal applicant and for a spouse. 1
- An ACR I-Card costs a further USD 50 for one year. 1
- Consolidated General Application Form with the documentary requirements checklist, and information on any children. 1
- Apply as a conversion to quota immigrant visa at the Bureau of Immigration main office, then pay the fees. 1
- Attend a hearing and have images and fingerprints taken for the ACR I-Card. 1
- If approved, submit the passport for visa implementation and collect the ACR I-Card. 1
Stay
- Permanent resident status once approved.
Nationality
Nationals of countries that have diplomatic relations with the Philippines and give Filipinos the same immigration privileges, up to 50 of any one nationality (or stateless) per year.
Family
Spouse and children can be included as dependants.
Official sources
- Quota Visa (13) · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
Quota Immigrant (13) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quota Immigrant (13) | – | – | – |
| Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) Indonesia | Needs an investment from $30k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Korean F-4 overseas Korean visa South Korea | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| K visa (Khmer origin) Cambodia | – | – | – |
| NRN visa (Nepali origin) Nepal | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Quota Immigrant (13)?
A fee of PHP 18,830 (≈ $300). Principal applicant fee on conversion to a quota immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. A fee of $50. Additional fee for the ACR I-Card.
How long can I stay on the Quota Immigrant (13)?
Permanent resident status once approved.
Can I bring my family on the Quota Immigrant (13)?
Spouse and children can be included as dependants.
Does the Quota Immigrant (13) lead to permanent residence in Philippines?
Time on the Quota Immigrant (13) counts toward permanent residence in Philippines. The general rule for citizenship is 10 years of residence.
How are Quota Immigrant (13) holders taxed in Philippines?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Quota Immigrant (13). The standard rules apply: Non-resident aliens are taxed only on income from sources within the Philippines (NIRC section 23). A non-resident alien who stays more than 180 days in a calendar year is treated as doing business in the Philippines and pays the same graduated rates as residents on that income; one who is not engaged in trade or business pays a flat 25% on gross Philippine-source income (section 25).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Quota Visa (13) · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
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