Philippines · Work
Philippines Regional HQ staff visa
Special Non-Immigrant Visa under E.O. 226 as amended by R.A. 8756 (regional headquarters personnel)
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Key facts
Regional HQ staff visa is a work route for Philippines. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ₱5,530 ≈ $88 · ₱4,530 ≈ $72
Cost, time and long term
Government fees₱5,530 ≈ $88 · ₱4,530 ≈ $72
- PHP 5,530 (≈ $88)Principal applicant fee on conversion to the special non-immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration.
- PHP 4,530 (≈ $72)Principal applicant fee for each extension.
RenewalRenewable
Existing holders extend the visa for the same reason through the Bureau of Immigration.
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.
Where to applyWhere to apply
Applications are filed at the Bureau of Immigration Main Office or other immigration offices.
Presence rulesStay rule
All registered foreigners must report in person to the Bureau of Immigration within the first 60 days of every calendar year.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a job offer from an employer in Philippines
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is foreign personnel or an executive of a regional or area headquarters, regional operating headquarters or multinational company.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of PHP 5,530 (≈ $88) · Principal applicant fee on conversion to the special non-immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration.
- A fee of PHP 4,530 (≈ $72) · Principal applicant fee for each extension.
Steps1
- Applications are filed at the Bureau of Immigration Main Office or other immigration offices.
After you arrive1
- Existing holders extend the visa for the same reason.
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
Multiple-entry special non-immigrant visa for foreign personnel and executives of regional or area headquarters, regional operating headquarters and multinational companies. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PHP 5,530 (≈ $88) · Principal applicant fee on conversion to the special non-immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. 1
- A fee of PHP 4,530 (≈ $72) · Principal applicant fee for each extension. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is foreign personnel or an executive of a regional or area headquarters, regional operating headquarters or multinational company. 1
- Applications are filed at the Bureau of Immigration Main Office or other immigration offices. 1
- Existing holders extend the visa for the same reason. 1
Stay
- Multiple-entry special visa; extensions are filed with the Bureau of Immigration.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
No nationality list.
Work
Employment with the regional headquarters or multinational company.
Family
Spouse can be included as a dependant. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in the Philippines.
Fine print
The Bureau of Immigration page says its fees are "updated as of 06 March 2014 and may change without prior notice", so the peso amounts shown here are indicative.
Official sources
- Special Visa under E.O. 226, as amended by R.A. 8756 · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
- Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442), Title II: Employment of Nonresident Aliens · Supreme Court E-Library · checked 2026-10-12
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
Regional HQ staff visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional HQ staff visa | – | – | – |
| Work visa (9G) | – | 3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Offshore banking visa | – | – | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Engineer/Specialist visa Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Regional HQ staff visa?
A fee of PHP 5,530 (≈ $88). Principal applicant fee on conversion to the special non-immigrant visa, as listed by the Bureau of Immigration. A fee of PHP 4,530 (≈ $72). Principal applicant fee for each extension.
How long can I stay on the Regional HQ staff visa?
Multiple-entry special visa; extensions are filed with the Bureau of Immigration.
Can I work on the Regional HQ staff visa?
Employment with the regional headquarters or multinational company.
Can I bring my family on the Regional HQ staff visa?
Spouse can be included as a dependant.
How are Regional HQ staff visa holders taxed in Philippines?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Regional HQ staff visa. 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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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 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.
- Special Visa under E.O. 226, as amended by R.A. 8756 · Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
- Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442), Title II: Employment of Nonresident Aliens · Supreme Court E-Library · checked 2026-10-12
- Frequently Asked Questions · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-12
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11
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