PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

A foreign national traveling to another country and transiting via the Philippines is required to secure a 9(b) transit visa. Transit period is limited to seventy two (72) hours or three (3) days in the Philippines.

Requirements:

1. Accomplished non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2-A. Must be duly notarized.
2. Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.
3. One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 — 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.
4. Original supporting documents
5. Round trip flight itinerary to country of origin or next country of destination.
6. Payment of fees

The Seaman Visa is issued to any foreigner who in good faith has signed on the articles of a vessel arriving at port of the Philippines from any place outside thereof employed in any capacity on board such vessel and seeking to enter the Philippines solely in pursuit of his calling as a seaman and with the intention of departing also with the vessel.

Requirements for 9(C) Seaman Visa:

1. Letter from employer or manning agency stating the vessel where the applicant will work and the Philippine port where the applicant will board the vessel. (Seamen are allowed to present a one-way plane ticket.)
2. Accomplished non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2-A.
3. Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.
4. One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.
5. Original supporting documents
6. Round trip flight itinerary to country of origin or next country of destination.
7. Payment of fees

The Crew List Visa is issued for the entire crew of a registered vessel or aircraft landing in the Philippines. Personnel on the aircraft or vessel whose names are not included in the crew list visa or not possessing a valid individual Philippine entry visa will not be allowed to enter the Philippines.

Requirements for 9(C) Crew List Visa:

1. Copy of Vessel Register showing vessel’s name, official number (IMO) and specification particulars;
2. Copy of the passport of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the Philippines. The copy must be printed on A4-size paper.
3. Copy of the Seaman’s Record Book of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The copy of the Seaman’s Record Book / maritime credentials record must show the page with the latest log entry. The copy must be printed on A4-size paper.
4. Copy of the Crew members’ national passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond intended stay in the Philippines or completion of trip; 
5. Signed letter from the vessel owner, naming the Vessel Master / Captain, identifying the authorized ship agent, requesting multiple entry crew list visa for the vessel’s foreign crew members. The letter must be supported with attachments showing relevant information on the vessel’s multiple port calls.
6. Three (3) printed copies of the accomplished Crew List Visa application form (refer to instructions below on how to fill up the application form). The digital file of the accomplished application must be emailed to the Embassy visa section  at pcgny@gmail.com
7. Accomplished Supplemental Form for Crew List Visa, downloadable from this Consulate’s website.
8. Payment of Visa Fee, according to the schedule of fee (non-refundable), payable in cash or money order made payable to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York.” Personal checks and debit/credit cards are not accepted.

Instructions on how to fill up the Crew List Visa application form

The Crew List Visa application is downloadable from the Consulate’s website. The application form is a digital MS-EXCEL file which has 2 tabs, i.e.

(a) the Details of the Vessel and the journey to the Philippines, and

(b) complete list of names and details of crew members and passengers.

Be guided by the following instructions for accomplishing the Crew List Visa form:

1. The Crew List Visa application form must be downloaded from this Embassy’s website.
2. The Local Agent may accomplish the Crew List Visa application.
3. The data entries must be entered directly into the downloaded MS-EXCEL file (not written on the printed copy of the file).
4. The passport of the Vessel Master / Captain must be used for the Crew List Visa application, even if the Vessel Master / Captain already possesses a valid Philippine visa.
5. Three (3) copies of the completely accomplished file must be printed on A4-size paper.
6. The Vessel Master / Captain must review the printed copies and affix his live signature on Section F (Declaration of Captain / Master) of the 3 printed copies.
7. The accomplished digital file of the Crew List Visa application (the actual MS-EXCEL file, not PDF) must be emailed to the Embassy’s Visa Section (consular.sgpe@gmail.com), titled “CREW VISA APPLICATION”.
8. The Local Agent must bring the 3 printed copies of the accomplished form to the Philippine Consulate General and sign Section G (Attestation of Agent) on the 3 printed applications in front of the consular official receiving the application. The Local Agent pays the required visa fee to the Embassy cashier.
9. The Local Agent collects the visaed Crew List, which is given to the Vessel Master / Captain for presentation to the Philippine immigration authorities upon arrival in the Philippines.

A treaty trader is a foreign national of the United States of America (USA), Japan and Germany who is entering the Philippines solely to carry on trade or commerce pursuant to an their country’s existing treaty of commerce and navigation with the Philippines.

A treaty investor is a foreigner who seeks admission for the purpose of developing and directing the operations of an enterprise in the Philippines where (a) he has invested, or is actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital or where (b) his employer has invested, or is actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital.

If the treaty investor or treaty trader coming to the Philippines does not qualify under section 9(d), he may be issued a 9(a) visa.

Procedures and Requirements in the issuance of 9(d) Visa:

Step 1. The applicant’s sponsor in the Philippines should file with the Bureau of Immigration a petition for the issuance of a 9(d) visa to the applicant.

Step 2. The Consulate General will only issue a 9(d) visa upon prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila. Upon notice of interview, the applicant shall submit in person at the Philippine Consulate the following requirements:

1. Completely filled up application FA Form No. 2-A. Application forms that are incompletely filled-out will be returned to the applicant. 
2. ORIGINAL and PHOTOCOPY of Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines.
3. One 2” x 2” sized photograph taken within the last six (6) months. The applicant’s signature must be affixed on the front side of the photo.
4. Medical Certificate(FA Form No. 11), duly notarized, together with laboratory reports of urine (urinalysis), stool (ova/parasites and occult blood) and blood (routine), and chest x-ray film or CD.
5. Police Clearance issued by the national police authority in student’s country of origin or legal residence, duly authenticated by the Philippine Consulate. The Police Clearance should be taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application
6. For Treaty Trader: Letter from employer or sponsor in the Philippines indicating the nature, volume, extent of trade, and amount involved.
7. For Treaty Investor: Letter from company or sponsor in the Philippines indicating name and nature of enterprise to be developed or directed, amount invested or to be invested.
8. For employee: Letter from employer or sponsor in the Philippines indicating whether employment is supervisory or executive, or one requiring special qualification, the name and address of the employer, duration of employment, compensation and benefits, and scope of duties.
9. For Qualified Dependents (accompanying spouse and unmarried children under twenty-one (21) years of age: Proof of relations with the principal applicant, e.g. marriage certificate and birth certificate.
10. Payment of Visa Fee, according to the schedule of fee (non-refundable), in the form of cash or money order made payable to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York.” Personal checks and debit/credit cards are not accepted.

Foreign Government Officials (FGOs) refers to accredited officer of a foreign government recognized by the Philippines,  who is a citizen of the country whose government he represents and who is proceeding to the Philippines on official business for his government. It also refers to officials of the United Nations, and other recognized international organizations.

Immediate family and household members joining the FGO in his tour of duty in the Philippines are also required to secure the appropriate 9(e) visa.

9(e) visas are divided into three types:

• 9(e-1) – for persons enjoying diplomatic immunities and privileges, including their immediate family members
• 9(e-2) – for other FGOs who will go to the Philippines in connection with official business for his government; official students or participants in programs under the auspices of the Philippine Government or recognized international organizations, including their immediate family members
• 9(e-3) – for members of the household to whom 9(e-1) and 9(e-2) visas have been granted

Requirements:

1. Accomplished non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2-A.
2. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.
3. One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77″ × 1.37″ (3.5 × 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.
4. Note Verbal or letter from the mission / international organization.
5. For Spouse/Child of an FGO: submit legal proof of relationship to principal, i.e. marriage certificate, birth certificate
6. For Household member: submit photocopy of Principal’s data page and visa stamp
7. Visa Fee: Gratis

In some cases, prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila is required before the visa is issued.

The applicant must be a student 18 years of age at the time of enrollment, has sufficient means for his education and support, and seeks to enter the Philippines temporarily solely for the purpose of taking up a course of study higher than high school at a university, academy, college or school in the Philippines accredited by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Procedures and Requirements in the Issuance of a Student Visa

Step 1 – Foreign student who is at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment communicates directly with his choice of any Philippine Higher Education Institution (HEI) authorized to admit foreign students and complies with the school’s institutional requirements.

Step 2 – The HEI, satisfied with the student’s compliance with its requirements, issues a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) to the student. The HEI’s designated Liaison Officer submits the following requirements in two sets (one original and one photocopy) to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA):

1. Letter of Endorsement from the college/university registrar requesting issuance of student visa to the applicant, and addressed to: The Director, Visa Division, Office of Consular Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs.
2. Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the college or university addressed to the student, containing a clear impression of the college/university’s official dry seal
3. Five (5) original copies of the 1998 revised Personal History Statement (PHS), duly accomplished and signed by the student in English and in their national alphabet, accompanied by personal seal, if any, and with original left and right thumb prints, signature and photo
4. Transcript of Records containing Apostille Certificate in the student’s country of origin or legal residence. 
5. Notarized Affidavit of Support with proof of adequate financial support stating the means to cover expenses, duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in the student’s country of origin or legal residence. For scholars: Certificate of Scholarship from the Institution concerned.
6. Photocopy of passport data page (page containing student’s full name, date and place of birth, passport number and photo)
7. For students accepted in Dentistry or Medicine programs: Certified true copy of Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) from the Commission on Higher Education.

Step 3 – The DFA endorses the documents to the Philippine Consulate General (or embassy as the case may be) located in the student’s country of origin or residence for the issuance of the student visa. Request for issuance of the student Visa in places other than the student’s country of origin shall not be entertained.

 Step 4 – The Philippine Consulate General notifies the student of the receipt of the documents and requests him to appear in person before a consular officer for interview and compliance with consular requirements. In addition to the documents transmitted to the post by the DFA, students must submit the following requirements to the Philippine Consulate in triplicate:

1. Duly accomplished Visa Application Form (FA Form No. 2-A)
2. Certified true copy of Personal History Statement
3. Certified true copy of Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and CEA where necessary (to be duly noted by Consular Officer)
4. Medical Certificate (FA Form No. 11), duly notarized, together with laboratory reports of urine (urinalysis), stool (ova/parasites and occult blood) and blood (routine), and chest x-ray film or CD.
5. Police Clearance issued by the national police authority in student’s country of origin or legal residence, duly authenticated by the Philippine Consulate. The Police Clearance should be taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.
6. Passport (minimum validity of 6 months)
7. Six (6) 2” x 2” photos, taken within the last 6 months.
8. Payment of Visa Fee, according to the schedule of fee (non-refundable), payable in cash or money order made payable to the “Philippine Consulate General, New York.” Personal checks and debit/credit cards are not accepted.

Step 5 – Upon arrival in the Philippines, the student shall report immediately to the accepting HEI which shall assist him to obtain the Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and Certificate of Residence for Temporary Students (CRTS) from the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Step 6 – The DFA notifies the HEI, copy furnished CHED, BI, NICA and NBI, of the issuance of a student visa to the student as soon as it receives a report to this effect from the issuing post

A foreigner wishing to study in the Philippines may also lodge a student visa application if he/she is already in the Philippines. The application may be made at the Bureau of Immigration in Manila. A prospective student must ensure that all the required documents or scholastic records issued by foreign schools must contain an Apostille Certificate from the of the country where the school is located.

 Spouses and unmarried dependent children below 21 years old of aliens who are permanent foreign residents, holders of valid working permits under Section 9(d), 9(g) and 47(a) (2) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended, personnel of foreign diplomat and consular missions residing in the Philippines, personnel of duly accredited international organizations residing in the Philippines, holders of Special Investor;’s Resident Visa (SIRV) and Special Retiree’s Resident Visa (SRRV) and foreign students coming to the Philippines with 47 (a) (2) visas issued pursuant to existing laws, e.g. P.D. 2021 are exempted from securing student visa and Bureau of Immigration Special Study Permit.

Foreign national proceeding to the Philippines to engage in any lawful occupation with compensation and has a bona fide employer-employee relationship such as payment of salary, selection process, and the power of dismissal are required to apply for 9(G) visa.

The spouse and unmarried minor children under twenty-one (21) years of age of a qualified 9(g) visa holder may also be issued 9(g) visas, if they will accompany or join the qualified applicant within a period of six (6) months from the date of the applicant’s admission into the Philippines as a non-immigrant.

Religious missionaries may also be issued visas under the 9(g) category.

Procedures in the Issuance of 9(g) Visa:

Step 1. The applicant’s employer or sponsor in the Philippines should file with the Bureau of Immigration a petition for the issuance of a 9(g) visa to the applicant.

Step 2. The Consulate General will only issue a 9(g) visa upon prior authorization from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila. Upon notice of interview, the applicant shall submit in person at the Philippine Consulate the requirements listed below.

Basic Requirements:

1. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.
2. Non-immigrant visa application FA Form No. 2A to be accomplished in duplicate. Forms must be duly notarized.
3. Two (2) identical photos (2” x 2” inches) taken during the last six (6) months.
4. Medical Certification (DFA Form No. 11) duly accomplished by any physician whose signature must be notarized by a notary public. Must be submitted together with a life-size chest x-ray film or CD and laboratory reports (original and two copies). Medical report must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to date of filing of application.
5. Police Clearance Certificate duly notarized by a notary public and authenticated by the Consulate General. The certificate must be taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.
6. Payment of fees

Additional Requirements for Spouse/Child of Principal:

1. Legal proof of relationship to principal, i.e. marriage certificate, birth certificate

Additional Requirements for Religious Missionaries only:

1. Proof that applicant is a bona fide member of a religious organization as certified by a duly authorized representative of the petitioning organization.
2. Police clearance from the country of origin or place of legal residence
3. Sponsorship / endorsement letter from religious organization in country of origin. (sample format of Sponsorship Entity Form)
4. Guarantee letter from the inviting entity in the Philippines. (sample format of Inviting Entity Form)
5. Certificate of accreditation of sending religious organization
6. Proof of exemption from filing of annual income tax return.
7. Letter of the petitioning organization to the BI and to the Philippine Consulate General stating the following:
   • The applicant is a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide non-profit, religious organization in the Philippines;
   • Purpose is for carrying on a vocation of a minister (or as a religious worker) of that religious organization; and
   • The applicant shall be coming to the Philippines in order to work for the organization at the request of the organization in a professional capacity in a religious vocation or occupation

Note:

 Processing and evaluation of visa application of foreign missionary filed at the Philippine Consulate General shall take at least one (1) month from the date of application. The Philippine Consulate General shall await authority and security clearance from the DFA before issuing the visa.

The following persons are eligible to apply for 47(a)(2) Visas:

• Those employed as executives, supervisors, specialists, consultants, contractors or personal staff at enterprises registered with Export/Special Economic Processing Zones, Philippine Economic zone authority (PEZA), Board of Investments (BOI), or Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB);
• Those employed in enterprises that have existing agreement/s with the government, or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries, for the completion of a project;
• Exchange professors, scholars, trainees, participants, students, fellows and social workers under sponsorship of locally or internationally recognized educational, scientific, cultural, relief and charitable organizations, institutions, agencies or foundations, including representatives of non-recognized foreign governments to any of the aforementioned organizations, institutions, agencies or foundations;
• Volunteers who are registered with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), including foreign personnel of international rescue/aid organizations providing assistance on occasion of natural disasters and major emergencies;
• Dependents of foreign nationals covered under any of the foregoing categories;
• Those who, upon application, were approved by the President or by the Department of Justice to be eligible to apply for 47(a)(2) visas.

Requirements:

1. Valid Passport (at least 6 months from date of departure from the US) – Original and two photocopies
2. Personal Appearance
3. Accomplished two (2) non-immigrant visa application Form No. 2-A
4. Four (4) colored photographs, 2”x2” against white plain background taken within last six months and signed on the front left side.
5. Confirmed Plane ticket (two photocopies and present original)
6. Proof of Financial Support, present original & two photocopies of one of the following:
   1. Bank Statement
   2. Letter from Employer
   3. Income Tax Return of Previous Year
   4. Letter of financial guarantee from sponsoring institution
7. Two photocopies of LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE from sponsoring institution or organization (present original) stating that the applicant is connected with such program which is approved by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs .
8. Medical Examination Form No. 11 duly accomplished in duplicate and signed by the doctor. Submit also the following laboratory tests taken no longer than six months until applicant’s actual arrival in the Philippines:
   1. • Urinalysis
      • Stool (Ova/parasites and occult blood)
      • Blood serology and chemistry – not required for 14 yrs. old and below
      • Chest X-ray film/CD and 2 copies of results – not required for three yrs. old and below
9. Original and one (1) photocopy of Police clearance taken not more than six (6) months prior to the date of filing of visa application.
10. Generally, no visa fee; however, for certain sponsoring institutions, payment of immigration fees will be necessary at the port of entry

Reminders:

• With exception of PNVSCA volunteers, the 47(a)(2) visa shall be single-entry only.
• Bearers of this visa have to report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within seven (7) days from arrival for visa extension and determination of their authorized stay.
• For more information, kindly visit the Department of Justice’s website at https://www.doj.gov.ph/visa_application.html

The Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) entitles the holder to reside in the Philippines for an indefinite period as long as the required qualifications and investments are maintained.

Who can apply for a SIRV?

Any alien (except those classified as restricted) who are at least 21 years old, physically healthy, with no derogatory record and willing to invest at least $75,000.00 in an existing or new corporation in the Philippines can apply for SIRV. That particular Philippine corporation must be publicly listed, covered by the Investment Priority Plan (IPP) projects or engaged in the manufacturing or service sectors.

The applicant’s spouse and the unmarried children under 21 years of age may also be issued the same visa.

What are the privileges of having SIRV?

The holder may reside in the Philippines for as long as his investment subsists and is entitled to import used household goods and personal effects tax and duty-free as an alien coming to settle in the Philippines for the first time.

Procedure and Requirements:

Step 1: File application with the Consulate General or directly with Board of Investments in the Philippines and submit the following requirements:

1. Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines and two (2) copies of a certified true copy of passport
2. Three (3) sets of the following documents:
   
   1. SIRV Application Form with recent photographs (Please use SIRV Form No. 001A for Principal and SIRV Form No. 001B for spouse or dependents).
   2. Deed of Undertaking (for Principal only) signed and notarized by the Philippine Consulate General
   3. For Principal and for dependents who are 14 years old and above:
      
      1. Accomplished Personal History Statement Form
      2. Police Clearance issued abroad and contains Apostille Certification from the state where the applicant legal resides. The certificate must be taken not more than six (6) months prior to date of filing of visa application.
   4. Medical Certificate with Apostille Certification and must be valid for six months from date of filing. 
   5. Birth Certificate with Apostille Certification
   6. Marriage Contract (if applicable) with Apostille Certification
   7. Certificate of Inward Remittance from the correspondent banks of these Accredited Depository Banks (Land Bank of the Philippines or Development Bank of the Philippines).
   8. Certificate of Peso Time Deposit (This will be forwarded by LBP or DBP to the One Stop SIRV Center in the Board of Investments within 24 hours of receipt of inward remittance).
   9. Payment of fees:
      • Filing fee of US$500.00
      • Notarization: US$ 25.00 per document per copy
      • Courier Service – actual cost

Step 2: If the documents are complete, Consulate General will issue a stub from SIRV Form 001/1B and inform applicant that papers can be processed within 20 days provided applicant pays cost of courier service.

Step 3: Consulate General sends the application to the One-Stop SIRV Center-BOI for evaluation.

Step 4: If application is approved, the One-Stop SIRV Center-BOI endorses an approval to DFA Consular Affairs Division, which, in turn, will inform the Consulate General. Upon receipt of the Authority to Issue Visa, the Consulate General will issue to the applicant a probationary multiple-entry SIRV valid for six months.

For more information, visit the Board of Investments (BOI) website here.  

The Philippines is an excellent place for foreign nationals looking forward to retirement. The country is a value-for-money destination boasting of lot of beautiful places with low-cost living and the warm hospitality of its people.

The Philippine Retirement Authority administers the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) program.

Privileges / Benefits

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

Eligible SRRV Applicants

Principal applicants must be foreign nationals (except those classified as restricted) or former Filipinos who are at least 35 years old, physically healthy and with no derogatory record can join the program.

Dependent spouse must be legally married to the Principal Retiree. Children must be legitimate or legally adopted by the Principal Retiree, unmarried and below 21 years old upon joining the program.

SRRVisa Options

1. SRRV Smile – For active/healthy retirees who opt to maintain their SRR Visa deposit of US$20,000.00 in any of the PRA-accredited banks.
2. SRRV Classic – For active/healthy retirees, who opt to use their SRR Visa deposit into active investment such as the purchase of condominium unit* or long term lease of house & lot. The SRR Visa deposit is as follows:
3. • • 50 years old & above: US$ 10,000.00 (with a pension)**
     • 50 years old & above: US$ 20,000.00 (without pension)
     • 35 to 49 years old: US$ 50,000.00
     • *The value of the property must at least be US$50,000.00
     • **Required pension of at least US$ 800 for single / US$1,000 for couple
4. SRRV Human Touch – For ailing retirees, 35 years old & above, who need/require medical/clinical care. A monthly pension of at least US$1,500.00, a health insurance policy accepted in the Philippines, and an SRR Visa deposit of US$10,000.00 are required.
5. SRRV Courtesy – For former Filipinos, 35 years old & above. For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired officers of International Organizations recognized by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). An SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 is required.
6. SRRV Expanded Courtesy – For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired Armed Force officers of foreign countries with existing military ties and/or agreement with the Philippine Government. A monthly pension of at least US$1,000.00 and an SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 are required. The SRR Visa deposit includes the principal applicant and 2 dependents. Additional dependent, entails additional SRR Visa deposit of US$15,000 each (except for former Filipinos). CHILDREN must be legitimate or legally adopted by the Principal Retiree, unmarried and below 21 years old upon joining the program.

Procedure in Filing SRRV Application

Step 1: Deposit investment requirements

All applicants must open a U.S. dollar time deposit for a term of 6 months at the PRA-Accredited Banks in the Philippines.

Applicant may accomplish the PRA Telegraphic Transfer Form when remitting money to the PRA-Accredited Bank.

Step 2: Bank sends PRA Certification of Inward Remittance

Bank sends to the applicant a copy of the PRA Certification of Inward Remittance.

Step 3: Applicant goes to the Consulate General for authentication of documents and applies for a tourist visa

Please comply with Requirements for Non-Immigrant Visa 9(a).

Step 4: Applicant submits the following documentary requirements to the PRA upon arrival in Manila

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

Additional requirements may be requested depending on the SRR Visa Option to be chosen by the SRRV applicant. The Medical and Police Clearances are valid up to 6 months from date of issuance. All documents issued outside of the Philippines must be translated in English, if necessary, and must contain Apostille Certification from the state where the applicant resides.

Step 5: If application is approved, PRA endorses an approval to Bureau of Immigration for issuance of SRRV to the applicant.

For more information, please visit the website of the Philippine Retirement Authority at www.pra.gov.ph