Eligibility quiz
Will you be at least 40 years old when you join the program?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in the Philippines
You can live in the Philippines indefinitely while your required deposit remains in place.
You do not need the usual immigration identity card or annual immigration report.
You receive a retirement authority ID card, valid for two years.
Study in the Philippines
Travel in and out
You can leave and return multiple times without an immigration exit or re-entry permit.
You do not pay travel tax if you have stayed in the Philippines for no more than one year since your last entry.
Bring your belongings
You can bring household goods and personal belongings worth up to US$7,000 into the Philippines without import duties or tax once, if you meet the program’s conditions.
Use PhilHealth benefits
You can use PhilHealth benefits if you meet its registration and coverage rules.
Receive program support
Your pensions and annuities are exempt from Philippine tax.
You can receive the retirement authority’s newsletter and discounts from participating merchants.
You can also get free help from the authority when dealing with government agencies.
How to apply
Applying from inside PhilippinesApplying from inside Philippines
Download the application form
Get the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa application form from the Philippine Retirement Authority downloads page. You can also request it by email or get it from a satellite office.
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Fill in the form
Type your application and sign it. Each dependant applying must also have a completed, originally signed form.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the documents the Philippine Retirement Authority asks for.
See required documentsRegister online
Register for a Special Resident Retiree’s Visa account with the Philippine Retirement Authority.
Register for an accountArrange your visa deposit
Choose an accredited bank and transfer the required visa deposit. Keep the transfer slip and arrange for the bank to provide the deposit certificate to the Philippine Retirement Authority.
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Book an appointment
Book a free appointment with the Philippine Retirement Authority online and keep the confirmation email.
Book an appointmentGo to your appointment
Bring your application, documents and appointment confirmation to the Philippine Retirement Authority head office or a satellite office. At the head office, tell the front desk why you are there, take a queue number and hand in your application at the processing desk.
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Attend your interview
Complete the Philippine Retirement Authority’s personal interview.
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Pay your fees
Take the payment slip to the Philippine Retirement Authority cashier and pay the application and applicable annual fees. Show the official receipt to the person reviewing your application.
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Wait for the decision
Wait while the Philippine Retirement Authority reviews your application and sends it to immigration for the visa. Answer any questions or requests for more documents.
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Complete your oath
Once approved, complete the required oath or affirmation and collect your Special Resident Retiree’s Visa. You can then live in the Philippines under the visa.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificates *
Get your child’s birth certificate or household register. If your child was adopted or is in your custody, provide the adoption document, proof of your relationship or court custody papers, as appropriate.
* Only if a child applies with you.
May need translationMay need apostille/legalisationMarriage certificate *
Get your marriage certificate or household register showing your marriage.
* Only if your spouse applies with you.
May need translationMay need apostille/legalisationConsiderations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Ongoing program requirements
You must keep your required deposit or qualifying arrangement in place and pay applicable program charges.
You must also keep valid identity and travel documents and a current retirement authority ID card.
Status can be lost
Your right to stay indefinitely ends if you cancel your status or it is taken away.
If the main holder dies, their spouse may take over the status if they meet the conditions.
Discuss
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Philippines Retirement & Relocation Community
English Facebook group for people living in the Philippines interested in Filipino visas
Join on FacebookSRRV Retirement in the Philippines
English Facebook group for people living in the Philippines interested in Filipino visas
Join on FacebookPhilippine Visa (9A, 13A, SVEG, SRRV, 9G)
English Facebook group for people living in the Philippines interested in Filipino visas
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