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Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)

8 facts quoted from the official source

The SRRV is a special non-immigrant visa for qualifying foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to live and retire long-term in the Philippines.

Savings required
USD 1,500
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesVisa deposit amounts vary by age and pension status; the current published table starts at USD 1,500 for qualifying pensioners aged 50 or above.checked 2026-07-27
  • Minimum agePrincipal applicants must be at least 40 years old.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusPrincipal applicants may be foreign nationals or former Filipino citizens.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe principal must hold a valid unrestricted Tourist Visa with at least one month validity during processing.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsA legally married spouse and unmarried children below 21 may qualify as dependants.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe authority describes the benefit as permanent residency in the Philippines.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Dependent-family rightsA legally married spouse and unmarried children below 21 may qualify as dependants.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe SRRV provides multiple entry and indefinite stay while programme conditions are maintained.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the SRRV to Philippines?
The official source states: The SRRV is a special non-immigrant visa for qualifying foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to live and retire long-term in the Philippines.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Visa deposit amounts vary by age and pension status; the current published table starts at USD 1,500 for qualifying pensioners aged 50 or above. The lowest published threshold is USD 1,500 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.
04What does the SRRV lead to?
The official source states: The authority describes the benefit as permanent residency in the Philippines.

Every answer is quoted from the official pra.gov.ph page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source pra.gov.phLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Philippines government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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