Philippines stay & visa — tourist caps, 9(g) work, SRRV

What the codes mean3 terms in plain language

9(g): Philippine pre-arranged employment work visa
AEP: Alien Employment Permit — labour clearance before a work visa
SRRV: Special Resident Retiree's Visa — indefinite stay against a deposit

Decide first — three doors

Tourist / temporary visitor. After a 30-day admission, a
29 days
Source BI FAQ — Temporary Visitor admitted 30 days may apply for visa waiver granting additional stay of twenty-nine (29) days
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visa waiver, then extensions of
1, 2 or 6 months
Source BI FAQ — after visa waiver, apply for one (1), two (2) or six (6) months extensions at least one week before expiry
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. Cap:
36 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — non-visa required national may extend stay up to thirty six (36) months
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for non-visa-required nationals,
24 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — visa required national may extend stay up to twenty four (24) months
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for visa-required nationals (BI FAQ citing SBM-2013-003). This is not work authority.
9(g) — work for a Philippine employer. The Pre-Arranged Employees visa exists (
yes
Source BI FAQ / BI Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) page — Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9(g) and Section 20 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940)
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) and is a work visa (
yes
Source BI FAQ — 9(g) is a working visa that allows Philippine-based employers to employ foreign nationals with skills in short supply
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). A Philippine company must petition (
yes
Source BI FAQ — foreign national must be hired by a Philippine-based company that petitions for the 9(g)
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). BI's checklist includes a DOLE AEP (
yes
Source BI 9(g) checklist (IATF 131-A PDF on immigration.gov.ph) — Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE is among documentary requirements
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). Initial Commercial validity:
1, 2 or 3 years
Source BI FAQ — initial period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) years validity on 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees – Commercial visa; extendable per contract
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.
SRRV — long-stay retirement. Multiple entry and indefinite stay (
yes
Source PRA SRRV benefits — Multiple entry and indefinite stay (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
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). Principal age floor:
40 years
Source PRA Qualified Applicants — Principal/s: 40 years old and above (foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens)
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. Not a tax holiday.

SRRV Classic deposits and fees (age 50+)

Pensioner track:

15000 USD

Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00

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visa deposit, plus proof of a lifetime pension of at least

800 USD/month

Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 800.00/month for single applicants

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(single) or

1000 USD/month

Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000.00/month for applicants with dependents

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(with dependents).

Non-pensioner track:

30000 USD

Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Non-Pensioner: USD 30,000.00

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visa deposit. Ages 40–49 use higher deposits on the same PRA table.

One-time processing fee for the principal:

1500 USD

Source PRA Basic Requirements — PRA Processing Fee of USD 1,500.00 (or peso equivalent) for the principal

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. Annual PRA fee on Classic:

360 USD

Source PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents

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(principal + up to two dependents).

What SRRV is not

Client trapAn SRRV is not a Philippine income-tax holiday (

yes

Source SRRV is an immigration status (PRA/BI). Philippine income tax for aliens remains NIRC §23(D) Philippine-source only — see dest_ph_tax. SRRV does not rewrite the NIRC.

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). Aliens stay on Philippine-source rules — see Philippines tax. PRA does list an exemption from separate work/student visas or permits (

yes

Source PRA SRRV benefits — Exemption from: Separate work/student visa or permits (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)

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) — the earn pillar explains how that sits next to the AEP / Certificate of Exemption track.

Evidence and sources20 dated facts for Philippines stay — SRRV Classic deposits, indefinite stay, not a tax holiday

The readable briefing above uses these cells. Open a source only when you need to verify a number, date, or legal gate.

The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) programme exists
PRA — Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa issued by BI under the PRA retirement program (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
yes
Source PRA — Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa issued by BI under the PRA retirement program (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
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SRRV confers multiple entry and indefinite stay (as published by PRA)
PRA SRRV benefits — Multiple entry and indefinite stay (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
yes
Source PRA SRRV benefits — Multiple entry and indefinite stay (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
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Minimum age for an SRRV principal applicant
PRA Qualified Applicants — Principal/s: 40 years old and above (foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens)
40 years
Source PRA Qualified Applicants — Principal/s: 40 years old and above (foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens)
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SRRV Classic visa deposit — pensioner, age 50+
PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00
15000 USD
Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00
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SRRV Classic visa deposit — non-pensioner, age 50+
PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Non-Pensioner: USD 30,000.00
30000 USD
Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Non-Pensioner: USD 30,000.00
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Minimum lifetime monthly pension for Classic pensioner track (single)
PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 800.00/month for single applicants
800 USD/month
Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 800.00/month for single applicants
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Minimum lifetime monthly pension for Classic pensioner track (with dependents)
PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000.00/month for applicants with dependents
1000 USD/month
Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000.00/month for applicants with dependents
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One-time PRA processing fee for the principal applicant
PRA Basic Requirements — PRA Processing Fee of USD 1,500.00 (or peso equivalent) for the principal
1500 USD
Source PRA Basic Requirements — PRA Processing Fee of USD 1,500.00 (or peso equivalent) for the principal
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PRA annual fee — SRRV Classic (principal + up to 2 dependents)
PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents
360 USD
Source PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents
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Holding an SRRV does not by itself create a Philippine income-tax holiday
SRRV is an immigration status (PRA/BI). Philippine income tax for aliens remains NIRC §23(D) Philippine-source only — see dest_ph_tax. SRRV does not rewrite the NIRC.
yes
Source SRRV is an immigration status (PRA/BI). Philippine income tax for aliens remains NIRC §23(D) Philippine-source only — see dest_ph_tax. SRRV does not rewrite the NIRC.
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PRA publishes that SRRV holders are exempt from separate work/student visa or permits
PRA SRRV benefits — Exemption from: Separate work/student visa or permits (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
yes
Source PRA SRRV benefits — Exemption from: Separate work/student visa or permits (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
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Extra days from first tourist visa waiver after a 30-day admission
BI FAQ — Temporary Visitor admitted 30 days may apply for visa waiver granting additional stay of twenty-nine (29) days
29 days
Source BI FAQ — Temporary Visitor admitted 30 days may apply for visa waiver granting additional stay of twenty-nine (29) days
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Tourist extension lengths BI lists after the first waiver
BI FAQ — after visa waiver, apply for one (1), two (2) or six (6) months extensions at least one week before expiry
1, 2 or 6 months
Source BI FAQ — after visa waiver, apply for one (1), two (2) or six (6) months extensions at least one week before expiry
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Maximum tourist-extension stay for non-visa-required nationals under SBM-2013-003
BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — non-visa required national may extend stay up to thirty six (36) months
36 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — non-visa required national may extend stay up to thirty six (36) months
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Maximum tourist-extension stay for visa-required nationals under SBM-2013-003
BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — visa required national may extend stay up to twenty four (24) months
24 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — visa required national may extend stay up to twenty four (24) months
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Whether a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa track exists
BI FAQ / BI Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) page — Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9(g) and Section 20 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940)
yes
Source BI FAQ / BI Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) page — Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9(g) and Section 20 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940)
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Whether 9(g) is the work-tied non-immigrant visa
BI FAQ — 9(g) is a working visa that allows Philippine-based employers to employ foreign nationals with skills in short supply
yes
Source BI FAQ — 9(g) is a working visa that allows Philippine-based employers to employ foreign nationals with skills in short supply
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Initial 9(g) Commercial validity periods BI publishes
BI FAQ — initial period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) years validity on 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees – Commercial visa; extendable per contract
1, 2 or 3 years
Source BI FAQ — initial period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) years validity on 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees – Commercial visa; extendable per contract
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Whether a Philippine employer must petition for 9(g)
BI FAQ — foreign national must be hired by a Philippine-based company that petitions for the 9(g)
yes
Source BI FAQ — foreign national must be hired by a Philippine-based company that petitions for the 9(g)
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Whether DOLE AEP appears on the BI 9(g) documentary checklist
BI 9(g) checklist (IATF 131-A PDF on immigration.gov.ph) — Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE is among documentary requirements
yes
Source BI 9(g) checklist (IATF 131-A PDF on immigration.gov.ph) — Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE is among documentary requirements
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Next doors

Earn — AEP, resident-visa exemption, tourist ≠ work.
Tax — aliens = Philippine-source only.
US → Philippines · tax

Common questions

How long can I keep extending a tourist stay?

BI FAQ cites Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003: non-visa-required nationals may extend up to 36 months; visa-required nationals up to 24 months. After a 30-day admission, a 29-day visa waiver comes first, then 1-, 2- or 6-month chunks.

What is a 9(g) visa?

Section 9(g) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 is the Pre-Arranged Employees visa. A Philippine-based employer petitions; BI's checklist includes a DOLE Alien Employment Permit (AEP). Initial Commercial validity can be 1, 2 or 3 years.

What is the SRRV?

The Special Resident Retiree's Visa is a special non-immigrant visa issued by the Bureau of Immigration under the Philippine Retirement Authority retirement programme. PRA publishes multiple entry and indefinite stay among the benefits.

How much is the Classic visa deposit?

For age 50 and above, PRA's Classic table lists USD 15,000 for pensioners and USD 30,000 for non-pensioners. Ages 40–49 pay higher deposits on the same table. Pensioner Classic also needs proof of a lifetime monthly pension (USD 800 single / USD 1,000 with dependents).

Does an SRRV mean I pay no Philippine income tax?

No. SRRV is an immigration status. Aliens remain taxable only on Philippine-source income under NIRC §23(D). That is a source rule, not a holiday — see the tax pillar.

Can I work on an SRRV?

PRA lists an exemption from separate work or student visas/permits. DOLE's AEP rules separately exempt permanent, probationary or temporary resident visa holders — still via a Certificate of Exemption track. Read the earn pillar; do not treat a tourist stamp as work authority.

Stay status is Philippines law. Home-country tax traps live on the passport overlays for this destination.

Eight passports · Philippines

Passport overlays for Philippines

Passport	Treaty	Short-stay	Relief	Open
Australia	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Australia treaty in force (effective 1980-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → closer personal and economic relations (citizenship is a factor, not a rung) Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art 4(3)–(4) (heading: Residence), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the year of income or taxable year of the work State, plus the employer and permanent-establishment limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 24 — each State grants a credit for income tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty and domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	AU → Philippines tax
Singapore	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Singapore treaty in force (effective 1997-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → mutual agreement Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 14 — the other-employment limb uses 183 days in the calendar year; professional services use a separate 90-day limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 22 — both States grant credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, with additional tax-sparing provisions Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	SG → Philippines tax
South Korea	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — South Korea treaty in force (effective 1987-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: RESIDENT), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	KR → Philippines tax
China	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — China treaty in force (effective 2002-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source China–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — China grants credit for Philippine tax and the Philippines grants credit for Chinese tax, subject to domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CN → Philippines tax
Japan	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Japan treaty in force (effective 1981-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 no individual cascade — dual residence goes straight to competent-authority mutual agreement Source Japan–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	JP → Philippines tax
United Kingdom	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — United Kingdom treaty in force (effective 1979-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source United Kingdom–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 14(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the fiscal year concerned, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 21 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	UK → Philippines tax
Canada	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Canada treaty in force (effective 1977-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source Canada–Philippines DTA Art IV(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Canada–Philippines Convention Art. XV(2) — presence must not exceed 183 days in the calendar year, but the treaty then uses an alternative CAD 2,500 remuneration limb or the employer/PE limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit (deduction from tax payable) Source Canada–Philippines Convention relief article — each State deducts qualifying tax paid in the other State from its tax payable, within the ordinary credit limitation Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CA → Philippines tax
United States	yes Source US–Philippines Income Tax Convention, signed Manila 1 Oct 1976; entered into force 16 Oct 1982 (irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/philip.pdf) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → citizenship Source US–Philippines Convention Art 3(2) dual-residence tie-breaker cascade Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	90 Source US–Philippines Convention Art 16(2)(a) — ≤90 days in the taxable year (NOT 183; unique short threshold among ThonExpat pairs) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary foreign tax credit Source US–Philippines Convention Art 23 — Relief from Double Taxation (US credits PH tax; PH credits US tax); saving-clause exception under Art 6(4) — IRS philip.pdf Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	US → Philippines tax

Other headaches on Philippines SSA · pensions · remittance · traps

Passport	SSA	Pensions	Foreign income	Home traps
AU	no Source DSS — Australia international social security agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source AU–PH Agreement Art 18(1) — pensions (including government pensions) and annuities taxable only in the residence State (PH unregistered-plan exception) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source au_vn_tax / AU-side traps — residency tests, CGT deemed disposal, superannuation reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
SG	no Source CPF Board / Singapore domestic CPF regime — no Singapore–Philippines social security / CPF totalisation agreement published; same gate as sg_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force (nguon/SG_SIDE_TRAPS.md pattern) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG–PH Agreement Art 17(1) (IRAS / BIR texts) — subject to Art 18(1), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment arising in a Contracting State shall be taxable only in that State (source State) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source sg_vn_tax — territorial base, IR21, CPF status reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
KR	yes Source NPS — Korea–Philippines social security agreement entered into force 1 April 2024 (totalization category) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source KR–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR Korea treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source kr_vn_tax — 183-day span / exit tax / NPS traps reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CN	no Source MOHRSS / published China bilateral social security partner list (13 countries) does not include Philippines — same gate as cn_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CN–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR China treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) public social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source cn_vn_tax — six-year rule / domicile / hukou clearance reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
JP	yes Source Japan Pension Service — Status of Agreements in Force lists the Philippines among Japan’s implemented SSA partners Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source JP–PH Agreement Art 18 (MOF Japan synthesised EN PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment and annuities taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source jp_vn_tax — exit tax / nenkin traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
UK	yes Source GOV.UK Reciprocal agreements — Philippines listed among UK bilateral social security agreement countries Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK–PH Convention Art 17 (GOV.UK consolidated text) — subject to Art 18, pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source uk_vn_tax — SRT, TNR CGT, FIG reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CA	yes Source CRA — Canada–Philippines social security agreement EIF 1 March 1997 (CPT64) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CA–PH Convention (Finance Canada official text) — pensions and annuities arising in a Contracting State and paid to a resident of the other shall be taxable only in the State in which they arise; periodic pension source tax shall not exceed 30% of the amount by which total payments in the period exceed CAD 5,000 (or PH peso equivalent) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source ca_vn_tax — departure tax, OAS/GIS residency traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
US	no Source SSA — U.S. International Social Security (Totalization) Agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source US–Philippines Convention Art 19 — social security/public pensions taxable only in the paying State; Art 6(4) saving-clause exception Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source nguon/US_SIDE_TRAPS.md — FBAR / Form 8938 / FEIE gates; PFIC & expatriation dollars not modelled Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

What the codes mean3 terms in plain language

9(g): Philippine pre-arranged employment work visa
AEP: Alien Employment Permit — labour clearance before a work visa
SRRV: Special Resident Retiree's Visa — indefinite stay against a deposit

Decide first — three doors

Tourist / temporary visitor. After a 30-day admission, a
29 days
Source BI FAQ — Temporary Visitor admitted 30 days may apply for visa waiver granting additional stay of twenty-nine (29) days
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visa waiver, then extensions of
1, 2 or 6 months
Source BI FAQ — after visa waiver, apply for one (1), two (2) or six (6) months extensions at least one week before expiry
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. Cap:
36 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — non-visa required national may extend stay up to thirty six (36) months
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for non-visa-required nationals,
24 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — visa required national may extend stay up to twenty four (24) months
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for visa-required nationals (BI FAQ citing SBM-2013-003). This is not work authority.
9(g) — work for a Philippine employer. The Pre-Arranged Employees visa exists (
yes
Source BI FAQ / BI Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) page — Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9(g) and Section 20 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940)
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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) and is a work visa (
yes
Source BI FAQ — 9(g) is a working visa that allows Philippine-based employers to employ foreign nationals with skills in short supply
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). A Philippine company must petition (
yes
Source BI FAQ — foreign national must be hired by a Philippine-based company that petitions for the 9(g)
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). BI's checklist includes a DOLE AEP (
yes
Source BI 9(g) checklist (IATF 131-A PDF on immigration.gov.ph) — Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE is among documentary requirements
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). Initial Commercial validity:
1, 2 or 3 years
Source BI FAQ — initial period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) years validity on 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees – Commercial visa; extendable per contract
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.
SRRV — long-stay retirement. Multiple entry and indefinite stay (
yes
Source PRA SRRV benefits — Multiple entry and indefinite stay (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
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). Principal age floor:
40 years
Source PRA Qualified Applicants — Principal/s: 40 years old and above (foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens)
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
. Not a tax holiday.

SRRV Classic deposits and fees (age 50+)

Pensioner track:

15000 USD

Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

visa deposit, plus proof of a lifetime pension of at least

800 USD/month

Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 800.00/month for single applicants

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

(single) or

1000 USD/month

Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000.00/month for applicants with dependents

Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

(with dependents).

Non-pensioner track:

30000 USD

Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Non-Pensioner: USD 30,000.00

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

visa deposit. Ages 40–49 use higher deposits on the same PRA table.

One-time processing fee for the principal:

1500 USD

Source PRA Basic Requirements — PRA Processing Fee of USD 1,500.00 (or peso equivalent) for the principal

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

. Annual PRA fee on Classic:

360 USD

Source PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents

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(principal + up to two dependents).

What SRRV is not

Client trapAn SRRV is not a Philippine income-tax holiday (

yes

Source SRRV is an immigration status (PRA/BI). Philippine income tax for aliens remains NIRC §23(D) Philippine-source only — see dest_ph_tax. SRRV does not rewrite the NIRC.

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

). Aliens stay on Philippine-source rules — see Philippines tax. PRA does list an exemption from separate work/student visas or permits (

yes

Source PRA SRRV benefits — Exemption from: Separate work/student visa or permits (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)

Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

) — the earn pillar explains how that sits next to the AEP / Certificate of Exemption track.

Evidence and sources20 dated facts for Philippines stay — SRRV Classic deposits, indefinite stay, not a tax holiday

The readable briefing above uses these cells. Open a source only when you need to verify a number, date, or legal gate.

The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) programme exists
PRA — Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa issued by BI under the PRA retirement program (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
yes
Source PRA — Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa issued by BI under the PRA retirement program (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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SRRV confers multiple entry and indefinite stay (as published by PRA)
PRA SRRV benefits — Multiple entry and indefinite stay (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
yes
Source PRA SRRV benefits — Multiple entry and indefinite stay (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Minimum age for an SRRV principal applicant
PRA Qualified Applicants — Principal/s: 40 years old and above (foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens)
40 years
Source PRA Qualified Applicants — Principal/s: 40 years old and above (foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens)
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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SRRV Classic visa deposit — pensioner, age 50+
PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00
15000 USD
Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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SRRV Classic visa deposit — non-pensioner, age 50+
PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Non-Pensioner: USD 30,000.00
30000 USD
Source PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Non-Pensioner: USD 30,000.00
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Minimum lifetime monthly pension for Classic pensioner track (single)
PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 800.00/month for single applicants
800 USD/month
Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 800.00/month for single applicants
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Minimum lifetime monthly pension for Classic pensioner track (with dependents)
PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000.00/month for applicants with dependents
1000 USD/month
Source PRA SRRV Classic — Proof of lifetime pension of at least USD 1,000.00/month for applicants with dependents
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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One-time PRA processing fee for the principal applicant
PRA Basic Requirements — PRA Processing Fee of USD 1,500.00 (or peso equivalent) for the principal
1500 USD
Source PRA Basic Requirements — PRA Processing Fee of USD 1,500.00 (or peso equivalent) for the principal
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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PRA annual fee — SRRV Classic (principal + up to 2 dependents)
PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents
360 USD
Source PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Holding an SRRV does not by itself create a Philippine income-tax holiday
SRRV is an immigration status (PRA/BI). Philippine income tax for aliens remains NIRC §23(D) Philippine-source only — see dest_ph_tax. SRRV does not rewrite the NIRC.
yes
Source SRRV is an immigration status (PRA/BI). Philippine income tax for aliens remains NIRC §23(D) Philippine-source only — see dest_ph_tax. SRRV does not rewrite the NIRC.
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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PRA publishes that SRRV holders are exempt from separate work/student visa or permits
PRA SRRV benefits — Exemption from: Separate work/student visa or permits (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
yes
Source PRA SRRV benefits — Exemption from: Separate work/student visa or permits (pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa)
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Extra days from first tourist visa waiver after a 30-day admission
BI FAQ — Temporary Visitor admitted 30 days may apply for visa waiver granting additional stay of twenty-nine (29) days
29 days
Source BI FAQ — Temporary Visitor admitted 30 days may apply for visa waiver granting additional stay of twenty-nine (29) days
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Tourist extension lengths BI lists after the first waiver
BI FAQ — after visa waiver, apply for one (1), two (2) or six (6) months extensions at least one week before expiry
1, 2 or 6 months
Source BI FAQ — after visa waiver, apply for one (1), two (2) or six (6) months extensions at least one week before expiry
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Maximum tourist-extension stay for non-visa-required nationals under SBM-2013-003
BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — non-visa required national may extend stay up to thirty six (36) months
36 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — non-visa required national may extend stay up to thirty six (36) months
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Maximum tourist-extension stay for visa-required nationals under SBM-2013-003
BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — visa required national may extend stay up to twenty four (24) months
24 months
Source BI FAQ citing Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003 — visa required national may extend stay up to twenty four (24) months
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Whether a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa track exists
BI FAQ / BI Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) page — Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9(g) and Section 20 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940)
yes
Source BI FAQ / BI Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) page — Pre-Arranged Employees (Commercial) visa under Section 9(g) and Section 20 of Commonwealth Act No. 613 (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940)
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Whether 9(g) is the work-tied non-immigrant visa
BI FAQ — 9(g) is a working visa that allows Philippine-based employers to employ foreign nationals with skills in short supply
yes
Source BI FAQ — 9(g) is a working visa that allows Philippine-based employers to employ foreign nationals with skills in short supply
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Initial 9(g) Commercial validity periods BI publishes
BI FAQ — initial period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) years validity on 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees – Commercial visa; extendable per contract
1, 2 or 3 years
Source BI FAQ — initial period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) years validity on 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employees – Commercial visa; extendable per contract
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Whether a Philippine employer must petition for 9(g)
BI FAQ — foreign national must be hired by a Philippine-based company that petitions for the 9(g)
yes
Source BI FAQ — foreign national must be hired by a Philippine-based company that petitions for the 9(g)
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Whether DOLE AEP appears on the BI 9(g) documentary checklist
BI 9(g) checklist (IATF 131-A PDF on immigration.gov.ph) — Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE is among documentary requirements
yes
Source BI 9(g) checklist (IATF 131-A PDF on immigration.gov.ph) — Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE is among documentary requirements
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
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Next doors

Earn — AEP, resident-visa exemption, tourist ≠ work.
Tax — aliens = Philippine-source only.
US → Philippines · tax

Common questions

How long can I keep extending a tourist stay?

What is a 9(g) visa?

What is the SRRV?

How much is the Classic visa deposit?

Does an SRRV mean I pay no Philippine income tax?

No. SRRV is an immigration status. Aliens remain taxable only on Philippine-source income under NIRC §23(D). That is a source rule, not a holiday — see the tax pillar.

Can I work on an SRRV?

Stay status is Philippines law. Home-country tax traps live on the passport overlays for this destination.

Eight passports · Philippines

Passport overlays for Philippines

Passport	Treaty	Short-stay	Relief	Open
Australia	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Australia treaty in force (effective 1980-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → closer personal and economic relations (citizenship is a factor, not a rung) Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art 4(3)–(4) (heading: Residence), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the year of income or taxable year of the work State, plus the employer and permanent-establishment limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Australia–Philippines DTA Art. 24 — each State grants a credit for income tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty and domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	AU → Philippines tax
Singapore	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Singapore treaty in force (effective 1997-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → mutual agreement Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 14 — the other-employment limb uses 183 days in the calendar year; professional services use a separate 90-day limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit Source Singapore–Philippines DTA Art. 22 — both States grant credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, with additional tax-sparing provisions Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	SG → Philippines tax
South Korea	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — South Korea treaty in force (effective 1987-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: RESIDENT), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source South Korea–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	KR → Philippines tax
China	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — China treaty in force (effective 2002-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source China–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source China–Philippines DTA Art. 23 — China grants credit for Philippine tax and the Philippines grants credit for Chinese tax, subject to domestic-law limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CN → Philippines tax
Japan	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Japan treaty in force (effective 1981-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 no individual cascade — dual residence goes straight to competent-authority mutual agreement Source Japan–Philippines DTA Art 4(2), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 15(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the calendar year, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source Japan–Philippines Convention Art. 23 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	JP → Philippines tax
United Kingdom	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — United Kingdom treaty in force (effective 1979-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source United Kingdom–Philippines DTA Art 4(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 14(2) — exemption requires presence not exceeding 183 days in the fiscal year concerned, plus the non-resident-employer and PE/fixed-base limbs Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source UK–Philippines Convention Art. 21 — each State grants credit for qualifying tax paid in the other State, subject to the treaty limits Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	UK → Philippines tax
Canada	yes Source BIR Philippine Double Taxation Agreements list — Canada treaty in force (effective 1977-01-01) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source Canada–Philippines DTA Art IV(2) (heading: Fiscal Domicile), government-hosted text, read line-by-line 2026-08 — individual dual-residence tie-breaker Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source Canada–Philippines Convention Art. XV(2) — presence must not exceed 183 days in the calendar year, but the treaty then uses an alternative CAD 2,500 remuneration limb or the employer/PE limb Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	tax credit (deduction from tax payable) Source Canada–Philippines Convention relief article — each State deducts qualifying tax paid in the other State from its tax payable, within the ordinary credit limitation Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CA → Philippines tax
United States	yes Source US–Philippines Income Tax Convention, signed Manila 1 Oct 1976; entered into force 16 Oct 1982 (irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/philip.pdf) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → citizenship Source US–Philippines Convention Art 3(2) dual-residence tie-breaker cascade Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	90 Source US–Philippines Convention Art 16(2)(a) — ≤90 days in the taxable year (NOT 183; unique short threshold among ThonExpat pairs) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary foreign tax credit Source US–Philippines Convention Art 23 — Relief from Double Taxation (US credits PH tax; PH credits US tax); saving-clause exception under Art 6(4) — IRS philip.pdf Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	US → Philippines tax

Other headaches on Philippines SSA · pensions · remittance · traps

Passport	SSA	Pensions	Foreign income	Home traps
AU	no Source DSS — Australia international social security agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source AU–PH Agreement Art 18(1) — pensions (including government pensions) and annuities taxable only in the residence State (PH unregistered-plan exception) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source au_vn_tax / AU-side traps — residency tests, CGT deemed disposal, superannuation reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
SG	no Source CPF Board / Singapore domestic CPF regime — no Singapore–Philippines social security / CPF totalisation agreement published; same gate as sg_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force (nguon/SG_SIDE_TRAPS.md pattern) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG–PH Agreement Art 17(1) (IRAS / BIR texts) — subject to Art 18(1), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment arising in a Contracting State shall be taxable only in that State (source State) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source sg_vn_tax — territorial base, IR21, CPF status reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
KR	yes Source NPS — Korea–Philippines social security agreement entered into force 1 April 2024 (totalization category) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source KR–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR Korea treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source kr_vn_tax — 183-day span / exit tax / NPS traps reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CN	no Source MOHRSS / published China bilateral social security partner list (13 countries) does not include Philippines — same gate as cn_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CN–PH Agreement Art 18(1) (BIR China treaty PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State; Art 18(2) public social-security pensions taxable only in the paying State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source cn_vn_tax — six-year rule / domicile / hukou clearance reuse Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
JP	yes Source Japan Pension Service — Status of Agreements in Force lists the Philippines among Japan’s implemented SSA partners Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source JP–PH Agreement Art 18 (MOF Japan synthesised EN PDF) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and similar remuneration for past employment and annuities taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source jp_vn_tax — exit tax / nenkin traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
UK	yes Source GOV.UK Reciprocal agreements — Philippines listed among UK bilateral social security agreement countries Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK–PH Convention Art 17 (GOV.UK consolidated text) — subject to Art 18, pensions and similar remuneration for past employment taxable only in the residence State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source uk_vn_tax — SRT, TNR CGT, FIG reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CA	yes Source CRA — Canada–Philippines social security agreement EIF 1 March 1997 (CPT64) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CA–PH Convention (Finance Canada official text) — pensions and annuities arising in a Contracting State and paid to a resident of the other shall be taxable only in the State in which they arise; periodic pension source tax shall not exceed 30% of the amount by which total payments in the period exceed CAD 5,000 (or PH peso equivalent) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source ca_vn_tax — departure tax, OAS/GIS residency traps reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
US	no Source SSA — U.S. International Social Security (Totalization) Agreements list does not include the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source US–Philippines Convention Art 19 — social security/public pensions taxable only in the paying State; Art 6(4) saving-clause exception Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source NIRC §23(D) (RA 8424) — an alien individual, whether a resident or not, is taxable only on income from sources within the Philippines Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source nguon/US_SIDE_TRAPS.md — FBAR / Form 8938 / FEIE gates; PFIC & expatriation dollars not modelled Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.