Are foreigners allowed to own property in Philippines?
When we asked expats in Philippines if foreigners are allowed to own property, they answered...
"Yes, foreigners are allowed to own property in the Philippines. The Philippine Constitution allows foreign nationals to own real estate in the country, provided that the land is acquired through hereditary succession or by purchase of a condominium unit. However, foreign nationals are not allowed to own land directly, and must instead enter into a lease agreement with a Filipino citizen or corporation. The lease must be for a period of at least fifty years, with an option to renew for another twenty-five years," wrote a member who made the move to Philippines.
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"Yes, there are restrictions. As a foreigner you can not own property in your name directly. However, you can own a condominium with the added advantage of obtaining Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) as a result of a qualified investment. Do research this option. Note: YOU NEED NOT MARRY TO STAY IN THIS COUNTRY!!!," explained one expat living in Palawan, Philippines.
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Are foreigners allowed to own property in Philippines?
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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