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Free, no-signup check: which channel applies, what's due, what it costs, and what to bring.
Want to stay longer-term? See SRRV, 13(a), and other options
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SRRV's rules changed substantially in a recent restructure (minimum age dropped from 50 to 40, deposit amounts changed), and the retirement authority's own website still hosts older, contradicted figures alongside the current ones. Confirm current terms directly with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), or an accredited agent before relying on any number below.
SRRV (Special Resident Retiree's Visa)
Open to foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens aged 40 or older. The most common track — SRRV Classic — requires a visa deposit that can later be converted into an investment (e.g. a condo purchase):
| Age | Pensioner | Non-pensioner |
|---|---|---|
| 50 and older | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| 40–49 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
"Pensioner" status requires proof of a lifetime pension of at least $800/month ($1,000/month with dependents). A separate, lower-deposit "Courtesy" tier (roughly $1,500–$6,000) exists for retired diplomats, qualifying former Filipino citizens, and a few other special categories.
13(a) — marriage to a Filipino citizen
A foreign national validly married to a Philippine citizen can apply for a probationary non-quota immigrant visa, valid for one year. Before that year expires, it can be converted to permanent residency through BI's "Amendment to PRV by Marriage" service. Government fees are officially listed at roughly ₱8,600 for the principal applicant plus a $50/year ACR I-Card fee — but BI's own fee table is dated 2014 and explicitly marked subject to change, so treat this only as a rough floor.
Already have a job offer in the Philippines, a qualifying investment, or a business employing Filipino workers? 9(g), SIRV, and SVEG visas may apply — ask a licensed immigration consultant.