SPECIAL RESIDENT RETIREE'S VISA

Special Resident Retiree’s Visa is a special non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals who would like to make the Philippines their second home or investment destination.

Benefits:

1. Indefinite stay with multiple entry/exit privileges
2. Exemption from:
   • Philippine Bureau of Immigration ACR-I Card (Annual Report)
   • Customs duties & taxes for one-time importation of household goods & personal effects worth up to US$ 7,000.00 Tax from pensions & annuities
   • Travel tax, if retiree has not stayed in the Philippines for more that 1 year from the last date of entry
   • Student Visa/Study permit
3. Access to the Greet & Assist Program at selected Philippine airports
4. Free subscription to the PRA Newsletter
5. Discount privileges from PRA accredited Merchant Partners
6. Free assistance in transacting with other government agencies
7. Entitlement to PHILHEALTH benefits & privileges

Qualifications:

PRINCIPAL APPLICANTS Must be foreign nationals or former Fiiipino citizens who are at least 35 years old DEPENDENTS SPOUSE must be legally married to the Principal Retiree. CHILDREN must be legitimate or legally adopted by the Principal Retiree, unmarried and below 21 years old upon joining the program. 

Requirements:

1. Original valid Passport with valid /updated Temporary Visitor’s Visa;
2. Accomplished PRA Application Form;
3. Original valid Medical Clearance;
4. Original valid Police Clearance from country of origin, and an additional NBI Clearance, if applicant has stayed in the Philippines for over 30 days from last date of entry;
5. Photos (8 pieces, 2″x2″);
6. SRR Visa deposit that is inwardly remitted;
7. Fees
   • Processing/Service (one-time)
     • US $1,400.00 Principal applicant
     • US $300.00 Dependent applicant
   • Annual Fee of US$360.00 (for the Principal & 2 dependents)
8. Marriage Certificate for joining dependent-spouse & Birth Certificate for joining dependent-child.

Reference: https://pra.gov.ph/srrv/