how do i become a permanant resident in philippines? what are the requirements?

money ;)

I went in on a three month visa and ended up staying for seven months, just went to the immigration office and paid whatever they "deemed" and appropriate amount when my visa ran out, and they gave me another one for a shorter amount of time so would have to go back again and pay and so on!

I am now married to a Filipino and as far as I know if I wanted to pay to be a permenent residents I could now!

Good luck!

i'll copy my previous answer (the 1st one) since i deleted my account.

this is a site from bureau of immigration.

http://immigration.gov.ph/cms/index.php?...

or if you're at least 50 of ages you can apply for

Special Retiree Resident Visa

Who may apply for Special Retiree's Resident Visa (SRRV)?

Aliens or former Filipinos who are at least fifty years of age and who wish to stay in the Philippines. They must also deposit a minimum amount of $50,000.00 in a bank accredited by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).

http://immigration.gov.ph/cms/index.php?...

1. Marry a Philippine Citizen and apply for a 13a (spousal visa).

2. SSRV visa. Special retirement visa for people over 40.

this is a site from bureau of immigration.

http://immigration.gov.ph/cms/index.php?option=com...

or if you're at least 50 of ages you can apply for

Special Retiree Resident Visa

Who may apply for Special Retiree's Resident Visa (SRRV)?

Aliens or former Filipinos who are at least fifty years of age and who wish to stay in the Philippines. They must also deposit a minimum amount of $50,000.00 in a bank accredited by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).

http://immigration.gov.ph/cms/index.php?option=com...

Depending on your age and retirement income you might want to check into the SRRV. it is a visa available from the Philippine government for retiree wanting to move to the Philippines.

Here are some good links also.

http://www.immigration.gov.ph/dual_citizenship.php

http://www.gov.ph/faqs/retirement.asp

http://www.greenhuts.net/SRRV/page_1711813.html

Money... lots of it.

And a poor sense of smell.