Philippines SRRV Retirement Visa
Philippines SRRV Retirement Visa: A Complete Guide for Retirees
Who Qualifies: SRRV Classic for Pensioners Aged 50+
| Requirement | Details |
| Minimum age (principal applicant) | 50 |
| Pension proof | Evidence of a lifetime pension |
| Minimum monthly pension (single applicant) | 800 USD |
| Minimum monthly pension (with dependents) | 1,000 USD |
| Visa deposit | 15,000 USD, held at an accredited Philippine bank |
| Other requirements | Medical clearance and standard immigration requirements |
Key Benefits of the SRRV
- Indefinite residence status in the Philippines
- No minimum stay requirement
- No obligation to re-enter at regular intervals
- Unlimited entries and exits — no visa runs
- No annual reporting to the Bureau of Immigration
- No separate ACR Identity Card required
- No Exit or Re-Entry Permits needed
- Exemption from the Philippine Travel Tax
- Tax exemption on certain pension and retirement income
- One-time duty-free import of personal belongings and household goods up to 7,000 USD
- Spouse and qualified children can be included
The SRRV itself does not need to be renewed or reapplied for annually.
Full Cost Breakdown: Principal Applicant with Spouse
| Item | Amount |
| Required SRRV visa deposit | 15,000 USD |
| Application & service fee — principal applicant | 3,500 USD |
| Application & service fee — spouse | 1,500 USD |
| First annual PRA fee | 360 USD |
| Total at the outset | 20,360 USD |
The annual PRA fee (currently 360 USD) covers both the principal applicant and the spouse. Additional costs may apply for apostilles, translations, police clearance certificates, medical examinations, bank transfers, and travel/accommodation.
Maintaining Your SRRV Status
To keep your status in good standing over the long term:
- Pay the annual PRA fee
- Maintain the required visa deposit (or an approved replacement investment)
- Renew your PRA ID card on time
- Transfer the SRRV to a new passport if yours is renewed
- Comply with Philippine law and PRA regulations
The PRA ID card is currently issued with a two-year validity and can be renewed from abroad.
Our Service Package
- Assessment of your eligibility
- Preparation of an individual document checklist
- Preparation and review of your application documents
- Assistance with apostilles and translations
- Coordination of the visa deposit
- Organization of your appointments in the Philippines
- Support throughout the application process
- Communication with the relevant authorities
- Support through to successful SRRV issuance
Ready to Start Your SRRV Application?
We handle the process end to end — from eligibility assessment through to visa issuance — so you know exactly what to prepare before you travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the SRRV Classic pensioner route, the principal applicant must be at least 50 years old. Note that following a 2025 program restructuring, the PRA also allows applicants aged 40–49 under different, higher deposit tiers — our service is built around the 50+ pensioner route described here.
A single applicant needs a lifetime pension of at least USD 800 per month; with dependents included, at least USD 1,000 per month is required, along with a USD 15,000 visa deposit.
No. It remains your money, held as a time deposit at an accredited Philippine bank, and under certain conditions can later be used for approved investments with prior PRA approval.
No. There is no minimum stay requirement and no obligation to re-enter at regular intervals once the visa is issued.
Yes. A spouse can be included as a dependent and does not need to be retired themselves.
With complete and properly prepared documents, processing typically takes three to four weeks, though applicants should plan to be physically present in the Philippines for approximately one month during the process.
Interested in other residency options?
See our guides to the Hong Kong Immigration Programs → and the Zanzibar Retirement Residence Permit →