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.

Philippines stay & visa

In plain termsStay is not tax and stay is not work. The SRRV is the long-stay retirement door; tourist extensions and work authority are separate machines.

SRRV — the long-stay door

The Special Resident Retiree's Visa exists (yes). PRA publishes multiple entry and indefinite stay (yes). Principals must be at least 40 years old.

Classic deposits (age 50+)

Pensioner track: 15000 USD visa deposit, plus proof of a lifetime pension of at least 800 USD/month (single) or 1000 USD/month (with dependents).

Non-pensioner track: 30000 USD visa deposit. Ages 40–49 use higher deposits on the same PRA table — read the table, do not invent a shortcut.

Fees PRA publishes

One-time processing fee for the principal: 1500 USD. Annual PRA fee on Classic: 360 USD (principal + up to two dependents).

What SRRV is not

Client trapAn SRRV is not a Philippine income-tax holiday (yes). Aliens stay on Philippine-source rules — see Philippines tax. PRA does list an exemption from separate work/student visas or permits (yes) — the earn pillar explains how that sits next to the AEP / Certificate of Exemption track.

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)
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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)
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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 yearschecked Aug 2026
SRRV Classic visa deposit — pensioner, age 50+
PRA SRRV Classic Visa Deposit table — 50 years old and above · Pensioner: USD 15,000.00
15000 USDchecked Aug 2026
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 USDchecked Aug 2026
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/monthchecked Aug 2026
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/monthchecked Aug 2026
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 USDchecked Aug 2026
PRA annual fee — SRRV Classic (principal + up to 2 dependents)
PRA annual fee table — SRRV Classic: USD 360.00 Principal + 2 Dependents
360 USDchecked 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.
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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)
yeschecked Aug 2026

Next doors

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

Common questions

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.