WHAT: The Philippines recently launched a new fast-track permanent residency program called the FIV (FAB-Investor Visa).
WHERE: Administered via the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), not the standard BI offices.
THE MATH: The community calls it the “$100k visa,” but it is actually a $75,000 USD fixed deposit plus a $20,000 USD non-refundable application fee (totaling $95,000 USD out-of-pocket).
WHEN REPORTED: October 2026.
SOURCE: Official program data and expat community discussions.
STATUS: Confirmed.
WHAT TO DO: If you have $95k in liquid capital and want to skip the tourist extension cycle, research the FIV. Because it is a new program, always use a licensed immigration lawyer to file the paperwork—never a “fixer.”
