A Special Resident Retiree’s Visa or SRRV is a visa issued by the Bureau of Immigration upon endorsed by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA). It entitles the holder to multiple-entry privileges with the right to reside permanently in the Philippines.

For foreign nationals wishing to apply aged 50 years and older are required to make a dollar deposit of at least US$20,000.00. Those aged 35 to 49 years old are required to deposit least US$50,000.00. Retirees 50 years and older with pension are required to deposit at least US$10,000.00.

Certain categories (former Filipinos, employees of international organizations like the United Nations, its affiliate agencies, or the Asian Development Bank, and former members of the foreign diplomatic corps who have served in the country) are required to deposit at least US$1,500.00.

A resident retiree may include as dependent(s) his spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old, provided that he makes an additional dollar deposit of USD15,000.00 for each dependent in EXCESS of two. Additional deposits shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as the principal deposit. The additional dollar deposit requirement does not apply to former Filipinos.

Requirements

• PRA application form filled out and notarized.

• Authenticated copy of passport showing passport details and current visa.

• Medical Examination (Form #11) accomplished by a licensed physician abroad duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or PRA Medical Certificate (RRSC FormA#002) accomplished by a licensed physician in the Philippines. This applies to all members of the family if joining the Program.

• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance.

• Marriage Contract, Birth Certificate(s), and/or Family Register (duly authenticated if issued abroad)

Procedure

• Applicant submits PRA application form and other documentary requirements to local PRA or Philippine Embassy where they reside.

• PRA will then submit application to Bureau of Immigration BI for endorsement.

• Upon arrival in Manila and payment of the fees, the Authority shall have the SRRV stamped in his passport within five (5) working days.

• If Processed through Philippines Embassy, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines will transmit to the PRA. The latter shall evaluate said documents and returns the same to the DFA which in turn authorizes the Philippines Embassy to issue a single entry SRRV to the applicant. The applicant must enter the country within one (1) year from date of issuance of visa. Upon arrival in Manila, PRA shall recommend to BI the conversion of single-entry SRRV to indefinite, multiple–entry stay.

Total Process time is 10-15 days

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