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title: "Philippines SRRV Courtesy requirements 2026: $6,000 needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/philippines/srrv-courtesy-foreign/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-12
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Philippines · Retire or live on savings

# Philippines SRRV Courtesy

**Savings needed:** $6,000

Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) Courtesy for foreign nationals

Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Savings needed:** $6,000 (Savings of $1,500 · Aged 50 and over. Savings of $3,000 · Pensioner aged 40 to 49. Savings of $6,000 · Non-pensioner aged 40 to 49. Savings of $15,000 · Additional visa deposit for each dependant beyond two. A fee of $1,500 · PRA processing fee for the principal applicant. A fee of $100 a year · Annual PRA fee for the principal and two dependants; USD 10 more for each dependant beyond two.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport (Open to foreign nationals aged 40 and over in a Courtesy category.)
- **Spouse work:** Needs a permit (Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21; USD 15,000 additional deposit for each dependant beyond two. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in the Philippines.)
- **Tax angle:** Tax relief (Philippines SRRV holders: exemption from tax on pensions and annuities and from customs duties on one-time household importation up to USD 7,000: The Philippine Retirement Authority lists SRRV holders as exempt from tax on pensions and annuities, from customs duties and taxes on one-time importation of household goods and personal effects up to USD 7,000, and from travel tax. Executive Order 1037 section 9 is the legal basis for the customs exemption.)

## Key facts

SRRV Courtesy is a retire or live on savings route for Philippines. Applicants need savings of $6,000. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** $6,000
- **Government fees:** $1,500 · $100/yr
- **Processing:** 10 working days

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: 2 government fees listed below; savings to show $6,000; decision: 10 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: $1,500 · $100/yr**

- $1,500 PRA processing fee for the principal applicant.
- $100 a year Annual PRA fee for the principal and two dependants; USD 10 more for each dependant beyond two.

**Shown, not spent: $1,500 · +3 more**

- $1,500 Aged 50 and over.
- $3,000 Pensioner aged 40 to 49.
- $6,000 Non-pensioner aged 40 to 49.
- $15,000 Additional visa deposit for each dependant beyond two.

**Renewal: Renewable**

The stay is indefinite while the PRA membership, deposit or approved investment and annual fee stay in place.

[Philippine Retirement Authority](https://pra.gov.ph/servicing-request)

**Citizenship: General rule: 10 years of residence**

Naturalization needs continuous residence in the Philippines of at least 10 years, reduced to 5 years for some petitioners, such as those who held government office or established a new industry or useful invention.

[Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines](https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/29/34227)

**Processing: 10 working days**

The Philippine Retirement Authority's published turn-around time for processing an SRRV application is 10 working days.

[Philippine Retirement Authority](https://pra.gov.ph/Uploads/Files/Processing%20of%20SRRV%20Application%20%28Revised%20Sep%202025%29.pdf)

**Presence rules: Stay rule**

Holders are exempt from Bureau of Immigration annual reporting, exit and re-entry permits.

[Philippine Retirement Authority](https://pra.gov.ph/srrvisa) [Bureau of Immigration, Philippines](https://immigration.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BR-NO.-EED-2014-035-1.pdf)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Only from age 40

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The principal applicant is aged 40 or over and is a foreign national or a former Filipino citizen.

#### What you must show

- Aged 50 and over: a deposit of USD 1,500.
- Pensioner aged 40 to 49: a deposit of USD 3,000.
- Non-pensioner aged 40 to 49: a deposit of USD 6,000.
- Each dependant beyond two needs an additional visa deposit of USD 15,000.
- The PRA processing fee is USD 1,500 for the principal applicant.
- The annual PRA fee is USD 100 for the principal and two dependants, plus USD 10 for each dependant beyond two.

#### Documents

- Documents: passport with a tourist visa valid at least one month during processing, and the PRA form.
- Documents: medical certificate and police clearance issued within 6 months, plus a Bureau of Immigration clearance certificate.
- Documents: 8 photos and proof of inward remittance to a PRA-accredited bank.
- NBI clearance applies if the applicant stayed more than 90 days in the Philippines.
- Proof of qualifying status is required, for example proof of military service.
- A certificate of employment from an international organisation recognised by the Department of Foreign Affairs also proves status.

#### After you arrive

- The deposit may be converted into an active investment with PRA approval.
- The investment is a condominium unit, or a residential property leased for at least 25 years, valued at USD 50,000 or the visa deposit amount.
- If the investment is withdrawn, sold or the lease ends, another allowable investment or a redeposit is needed.
- Holders are exempt from Bureau of Immigration annual reporting, the ACR I-Card, exit and re-entry permits, and separate work or student visas.
- Gainful employment requires a DOLE Alien Employment Permit.

## What happens at day 180

How Philippines decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Tax residence:** - **More than 180 days in a calendar year** A non-resident alien who stays in the Philippines for an aggregate of more than 180 days during a calendar year is deemed to be doing business in the Philippines and is taxed at the graduated rates instead of the flat 25%.
- **Foreign-source income:** **Territorial (non-residents)**
- **Regime tied to this route:** **Exemption from tax on pensions and annuities and from customs duties on one-time household importation up to USD 7,000** · Tax relief The Philippine Retirement Authority lists SRRV holders as exempt from tax on pensions and annuities, from customs duties and taxes on one-time importation of household goods and personal effects up to USD 7,000, and from travel tax.

[All tax rules for Philippines](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/philippines/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

## What you need to arrange

- **Accommodation** If the investment is withdrawn, sold or the lease ends, another allowable investment or a redeposit is needed
- **Police certificate and civil documents** Documents: medical certificate and police clearance issued within 6 months, plus a Bureau of Immigration clearance certificate
- **Money to show** This route asks for savings of $1,500.

Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.

**Full official text**

Reduced-deposit SRRV for retired diplomats, officers of international organisations recognised by the Department of Foreign Affairs, retired military personnel from countries with recognised bilateral relations, and high achievers in academia, business, arts, culture, music, sports and philanthropy. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

#### What you must show and pay

- Savings of $1,500 · Aged 50 and over. (source 1)
- Savings of $3,000 · Pensioner aged 40 to 49. (source 1)
- Savings of $6,000 · Non-pensioner aged 40 to 49. (source 1)
- Savings of $15,000 · Additional visa deposit for each dependant beyond two. (source 1)
- A fee of $1,500 · PRA processing fee for the principal applicant. (source 1)
- A fee of $100 a year · Annual PRA fee for the principal and two dependants; USD 10 more for each dependant beyond two. (source 1)

#### Requirements

- The principal applicant is aged 40 or over and is a foreign national or a former Filipino citizen. (source 1)
- Aged 50 and over: a deposit of USD 1,500. (source 1)
- Pensioner aged 40 to 49: a deposit of USD 3,000. (source 1)
- Non-pensioner aged 40 to 49: a deposit of USD 6,000. (source 1)
- Each dependant beyond two needs an additional visa deposit of USD 15,000. (source 1)
- The PRA processing fee is USD 1,500 for the principal applicant. (source 1)
- The annual PRA fee is USD 100 for the principal and two dependants, plus USD 10 for each dependant beyond two. (source 1)
- Documents: passport with a tourist visa valid at least one month during processing, and the PRA form. (source 1)
- Documents: medical certificate and police clearance issued within 6 months, plus a Bureau of Immigration clearance certificate. (source 1)
- Documents: 8 photos and proof of inward remittance to a PRA-accredited bank. (source 1)
- NBI clearance applies if the applicant stayed more than 90 days in the Philippines. (source 1)
- Proof of qualifying status is required, for example proof of military service. (source 1)
- A certificate of employment from an international organisation recognised by the Department of Foreign Affairs also proves status. (source 1)
- The deposit may be converted into an active investment with PRA approval. (source 3)
- The investment is a condominium unit, or a residential property leased for at least 25 years, valued at USD 50,000 or the visa deposit amount. (source 3)
- If the investment is withdrawn, sold or the lease ends, another allowable investment or a redeposit is needed. (source 3)
- Holders are exempt from Bureau of Immigration annual reporting, the ACR I-Card, exit and re-entry permits, and separate work or student visas. (sources 1, 4, 5)
- Gainful employment requires a DOLE Alien Employment Permit. (sources 1, 4, 5)

#### Stay

- Indefinite multiple-entry stay while the PRA membership, deposit or approved investment and annual fee remain in place.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Nationality

Open to foreign nationals aged 40 and over in a Courtesy category.

#### Work

Gainful employment requires an Alien Employment Permit from the Department of Labor and Employment before work starts.

#### Family

Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21; USD 15,000 additional deposit for each dependant beyond two. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in the Philippines.

Checked 2026-10-12

## Official sources

1. [Special Resident Retiree’s Visa](https://pra.gov.ph/srrvisa) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-12
2. [Processing of SRRV Application, revised September 2025](https://pra.gov.ph/Uploads/Files/Processing%20of%20SRRV%20Application%20%28Revised%20Sep%202025%29.pdf) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-09-01
3. [SRRV deposit conversion, eligible property investment, substitution and redeposit rules](https://pra.gov.ph/servicing-request) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-10
4. [PRA assistance with Alien Employment Permit and gainful employment requirements](https://pra.gov.ph/request-assistance) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-10
5. [Board Resolution No. EED-2014-01: SRRV employment requires DOLE-issued AEP](https://immigration.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BR-NO.-EED-2014-035-1.pdf) · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2014-08-19
6. [Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442), Title II: Employment of Nonresident Aliens](https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/26/25306) · Supreme Court E-Library · checked 2026-10-12
7. [Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law)](https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/29/34227) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11

## SRRV Courtesy and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SRRV Courtesy | Needs savings of $6,000 | – | – |
| [SRRV Classic](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/philippines/srrv/) | Needs income of $800+ a month | – | – |
| [SRRV Courtesy · Ex-Filipino](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/philippines/srrv-courtesy-former-filipino/) | Fee $1,500 | – | – |
| [LTR · Wealthy Pensioner](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-pensioner/) Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| [Long-stay visitor (JPY 30M)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-long-stay/) Japan | Needs savings of ¥30M+ ≈ $189k | 1 yr | Limited |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the SRRV Courtesy?

Savings of $1,500. Aged 50 and over. Savings of $3,000. Pensioner aged 40 to 49. Savings of $6,000. Non-pensioner aged 40 to 49. Savings of $15,000. Additional visa deposit for each dependant beyond two.

### How long can I stay on the SRRV Courtesy?

Indefinite multiple-entry stay while the PRA membership, deposit or approved investment and annual fee remain in place.

### How long does the SRRV Courtesy take to process?

The Philippine Retirement Authority's published turn-around time for processing an SRRV application is 10 working days.

### Can I work on the SRRV Courtesy?

Gainful employment requires an Alien Employment Permit from the Department of Labor and Employment before work starts.

### Can I bring my family on the SRRV Courtesy?

Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21; USD 15,000 additional deposit for each dependant beyond two.

### Is there a tax break for SRRV Courtesy holders in Philippines?

Philippines SRRV holders: exemption from tax on pensions and annuities and from customs duties on one-time household importation up to USD 7,000: The Philippine Retirement Authority lists SRRV holders as exempt from tax on pensions and annuities, from customs duties and taxes on one-time importation of household goods and personal effects up to USD 7,000, and from travel tax. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.

## Tax

Special regime

### [Philippines SRRV holders: exemption from tax on pensions and annuities and from customs duties on one-time household importation up to USD 7,000](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/philippines/tax/#tax-ph-srrv-tax-privileges)

Tax relief

**Details**

- On: Pensions and annuities of SRRV holders
- Limit: $7,000

The Philippine Retirement Authority lists SRRV holders as exempt from tax on pensions and annuities, from customs duties and taxes on one-time importation of household goods and personal effects up to USD 7,000, and from travel tax. Executive Order 1037 section 9 is the legal basis for the customs exemption.

#### Taxed on

Pensions and annuities of SRRV holders; customs duties and import taxes on a one-time shipment of household goods and personal effects up to USD 7,000; travel tax.

#### Who it applies to

- Holder of a Special Resident Retiree's Visa issued under the Philippine Retirement Authority retirement programme (SRRV Classic, SRRV Courtesy and the other options listed on the PRA page).
- Executive Order 1037 section 9(e): exemption from customs duties and other import taxes, one time only, up to USD 7,000 for household furniture; if transferred to another person within three years of entry, the exempted taxes become payable.

#### Exclusions

- Income other than pensions and annuities is taxed under the ordinary resident alien rules.
- The same section 9 of Executive Order 1037 allows one automotive vehicle to be imported free of import, customs and sales taxes.

#### Limits

- $7,000 · Maximum value of household goods and personal effects imported duty and tax free, once only

#### Tax residence

The PRA exemption is listed as a visa privilege; the source rule for resident aliens is in “Philippines: resident aliens taxed on Philippine-source income only”.

#### Visas

The exemptions attach to holding an SRRV.

#### Other taxes

Other taxes such as VAT, real property tax and income tax on Philippine-source income apply as for other resident aliens.

Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

[Full page →](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/philippines/tax/)

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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-12 against 7 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Special Resident Retiree’s Visa](https://pra.gov.ph/srrvisa) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-12
2. [Processing of SRRV Application, revised September 2025](https://pra.gov.ph/Uploads/Files/Processing%20of%20SRRV%20Application%20%28Revised%20Sep%202025%29.pdf) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-10
3. [SRRV deposit conversion, eligible property investment, substitution and redeposit rules](https://pra.gov.ph/servicing-request) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-10
4. [PRA assistance with Alien Employment Permit and gainful employment requirements](https://pra.gov.ph/request-assistance) · Philippine Retirement Authority · checked 2026-10-10
5. [Board Resolution No. EED-2014-01: SRRV employment requires DOLE-issued AEP](https://immigration.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BR-NO.-EED-2014-035-1.pdf) · Bureau of Immigration, Philippines · checked 2026-10-10
6. [Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442), Title II: Employment of Nonresident Aliens](https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/26/25306) · Supreme Court E-Library · checked 2026-10-12
7. [Commonwealth Act No. 473 (Revised Naturalization Law)](https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/29/34227) · Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines · checked 2026-10-11

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