---
title: "Source Map"
description: "Primary and near-primary sources used for this dossier, with why each source matters."
order: 4
updatedAt: "2026-03-30"
audience: "Research"
highlights:
  - "Priority was given to BOI and BI sources."
  - "Some BOI PDFs are live but protected by a web application firewall; search-indexed copies were used to confirm content."
  - "This dossier is current as of 2026-03-30 and should be refreshed before any filing decision."
---

# Research method

This dossier prioritized:

1. **Board of Investments (BOI)** materials, because BOI administers the SIRV endorsement process and publishes the application forms and charters.
2. **Bureau of Immigration (BI)** materials, because BI implements the visa and governs annual reporting and related alien-registration procedures.
3. Older BOI guidebook / rules materials where they still add detail that the newer FAQs or charters do not spell out.

Current as checked on **2026-03-30**.

# Core BOI sources

## S1. BOI SIRV FAQ 2023

- URL: [BOI SIRV FAQ PDF](https://www.boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIRV-FAQ-ao-2023-v.pdf)
- Used for:
  - who may apply
  - dependents
  - eligible forms of investment
  - bank / stockbroker conversion flow
  - application fee
  - 180-day probationary period and late-investment penalty language

## S2. BOI downloadable forms / incentives page

- URL: [BOI incentives forms page](https://boi.gov.ph/resources/downloadable-forms/incentives/)
- Used for:
  - confirming the live SIRV form inventory
  - confirming BOI still exposes forms for probationary SIRV, conversion to indefinite SIRV, annual report, SIRV ID, and dependent inclusion

## S3. BOI Citizens' Charter 2025

- URL: [BOI 1st Edition 2025 Citizens' Charter](https://www.boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1st-Edition-2025-BOI-Citizens-Charter.pdf)
- Used for:
  - official BOI-side processing window for probationary SIRV endorsement

## S4. BOI Citizens' Charter 2025, indefinite endorsement

- URL: [BOI indefinite SIRV endorsement charter entry](https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Issuance-of-Endorsement-for-Indefinite-Special-Investors-Resident-Visa.pdf)
- Used for:
  - official BOI-side processing window for conversion to indefinite SIRV
  - confirmation of PHP 2,000 filing fee for indefinite-stage filing

## S5. EO 226 implementing rules

- URL: [Rules implementing EO 226](https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RULES-AND-REGULATIONS-TO-IMPLEMENT-EXECUTIVE-ORDER-NO.-226.pdf)
- Used for:
  - the underlying legal framework for SIRV
  - BOI-side fee schedule and fine schedule
  - confirmation that application fee is **US$300 each**

## S6. BOI 2022 Investor's Guidebook

- URL: [BOI 2022 Investor's Guidebook](https://www.boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Investors-Guidebook-as-of-06-June-2022.pdf)
- Used for:
  - detailed documentary requirements
  - proof-of-investment requirements for publicly listed corporations
  - stock-certificate annotation requirement
  - older indicative processing windows

## S7. BOI investor visa FAQ

- URL: [BOI investor visa FAQ](https://boi.gov.ph/ufaqs/14-as-an-investor-what-visa-can-be-issued/)
- Used for:
  - concise official statement that SIRV entitles the holder to stay indefinitely while the investment subsists

## S8. BOI online assistance channels

- URLs:
  - [BOI OWN](https://boi.gov.ph/boi-own/)
  - [BOI Online Services System](https://boi.gov.ph/boss/)
- Used for:
  - locating live BOI support channels / intake systems relevant to future follow-up

## S9. BOI bank-related advisories

- URLs:
  - [EastWest SIRV depository-bank advisory](https://boi.gov.ph/sdm_downloads/advisory-the-eastwest-banking-corporation-through-its-eastwest-bank-gil-puyat-metrohouse-branch-is-now-a-boi-accredited-depository-bank-for-the-sirv-programs-inward-remittance-requirement/)
  - [Security Bank SIRV announcement](https://boi.gov.ph/boi-security-bank-ink-sirv-agreement-to-attract-more-foreign-investments-in-the-philippines/)
- Used for:
  - verifying at least some currently recognized bank relationships tied to the SIRV inward-remittance process

# Core BI sources

## B1. BI Makati Immigration Extension Office charter

- URL: [BI Makati Immigration Extension Office 2023 PDF](https://immigration.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MAKATI.pdf)
- Used for:
  - BI workflow timing for SIRV implementation
  - BI fee schedule for probationary SIRV and probationary-to-indefinite conversion

## B2. BI 2026 Annual Report advisory

- URL: [BI 2026 Annual Report advisory](https://immigration.gov.ph/2026-annual-report-advisory/)
- Used for:
  - current annual-report deadline for registered aliens
  - confirmation that the 2026 reporting window is **01 January 2026 to 01 March 2026**

## B3. BI Annual Report FAQ

- URL: [BI FAQs](https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/)
- Used for:
  - annual-report applicability and general alien-reporting obligations

# Research caveats

## BOI firewall issue

Several BOI PDFs are live but sit behind an aggressive web application firewall that blocks direct scripted fetches. Where that happened, I relied on:

- search-indexed text from the same official URL
- BI or BOI companion materials that confirm the same process detail

I did **not** rely on social posts or forum chatter for the core legal conclusions.

## What should be refreshed before action

Before you wire money or sign brokerage paperwork, refresh:

1. the current BOI live checklist for the stock route
2. the current set of BOI-accredited depository banks
3. the current BI fee table
4. any health-entry or documentary changes that may have occurred after 2026-03-30