Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) Master Hub

Retire in the Philippines: Global Country Directory & Expat Guide

Q: What is the minimum age to apply for an SRRV retirement visa?

The minimum qualifying age for primary foreign applicants is fifty years old. Spouses and unmarried dependent children under twenty one can be included on the same application.

Q: Can foreign retirees purchase real estate in the Philippines?

Foreign nationals can own 100% freehold title in condominium units, provided total foreign ownership in the condominium corporation does not exceed 40%. Long-term registered land leases up to 50 years renewable for 25 years are also permitted.

Q: Do documents from my home country require authentication before arrival?

Required documents such as police background records and medical clearances must bear a Hague Apostille certificate or consular legalization from the nearest Philippine Embassy.

Comprehensive international directory for foreign retirees, international expats, and dual citizens moving to the Philippines. Discover Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) schemes, tax exempt overseas pensions, world class healthcare, and living costs tailored by country of origin.

Browse Country Directory (196) Master SRRV Visa Guide

Retirement Telemetry

Active Intake

Global Scope

196 Nations

Universal PRA Eligibility

Pension Tax

0% Tax

Exempt Overseas Income

Household Import

,000 USD

Duty Free Exemption

Residency Term

Lifetime

Permanent Multiple Entry

196

Origin Countries

Comprehensive country cards with currency and consular data.

50+

Qualifying Age

Standard eligibility age under PRA retirement visa rules.

0% Tax

Foreign Annuities

Statutory exemption from Philippine income tax on overseas pensions.

No ECC

Exit Clearances

Travel freely in and out without Bureau of Immigration re-entry fees.

Statutory Rights

Why Retirees Choose the Philippines

The Philippine Retirement Authority administers one of the most flexible permanent residency frameworks in Southeast Asia. Foreign retirees enjoy clear legal protections, low tax burdens, and high quality lifestyle benefits.

Lifetime Permanent Residency

The Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) grants indefinite stay rights with multiple entry privileges. Retirees maintain citizenship in their home nation while living freely in the Philippines without periodic visa renewals.

Tax Exempt Pension Transfers

Under Section 12 of Executive Order 1037, overseas pensions, social security disbursements, and private annuities are exempt from Philippine income taxation. Retirees keep full purchasing power of their home country earnings.

Condominium Property Ownership

Foreign retirees can hold 100 percent freehold title in Philippine condominium properties under the Philippine Condominium Act. Long term land lease agreements up to 50 years renewable for 25 years protect residential villas.

Duty Free Household Goods Import

Retirees enjoy a one time customs duty exemption up to seven thousand US dollars for importing personal belongings, electronics, and household goods. Goods clear through the Bureau of Customs under privileged tax exemptions.

English Speaking Medical Care

The country medical centers feature board certified, Western trained physicians who communicate natively in English. SRRV visa holders are eligible to enroll directly in the PhilHealth universal health coverage system.

Family Dependent Inclusions

The principal visa holder can include their legally married spouse and unmarried biological or adopted children under twenty one years old. A single visa application covers the entire immediate family unit under permanent status.

Universal Origin Catalog

Retire in the Philippines by Country of Origin

Select your home nation below to explore country specific documentation guidelines, consular authentication protocols, and currency transfers. Each country profile provides specialized guidance for prospective expats.

Showing 195 countries

Afghanistan

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Kabul Currency: AFN (Afghani) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Afghanistan →

Albania

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Tirana Currency: ALL (Lek) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Albania →

Algeria

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital: Algiers Currency: DZD (Algerian Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Algeria →

Andorra

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Andorra la Vella Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Andorra →

Angola

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Luanda Currency: AOA (Kwanza) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Angola →

Antigua and Barbuda

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: St. John's Currency: XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Antigua and Barbuda →

Argentina

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Buenos Aires Currency: ARS (Argentine Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Argentina →

Armenia

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Yerevan Currency: AMD (Armenian Dram) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Armenia →

Australia

Oceania • Australia and New Zealand

Capital: Canberra Currency: AUD (Australian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Australia →

Austria

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Vienna Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Austria →

Azerbaijan

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Baku Currency: AZN (Azerbaijan Manat) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Azerbaijan →

Bahamas

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Nassau Currency: BSD (Bahamian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bahamas →

Bahrain

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Manama Currency: BHD (Bahraini Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bahrain →

Bangladesh

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Dhaka Currency: BDT (Taka) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bangladesh →

Barbados

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Bridgetown Currency: BBD (Barbados Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Barbados →

Belarus

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Minsk Currency: BYN (Belarusian Ruble) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Belarus →

Belgium

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Brussels Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Belgium →

Belize

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Belmopan Currency: BZD (Belize Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Belize →

Benin

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Porto-Novo Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Benin →

Bhutan

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Thimphu Currency: INR (Indian Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bhutan →

Bolivia

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Sucre Currency: BOB (Boliviano) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bolivia →

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Sarajevo Currency: BAM (Convertible Mark) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bosnia and Herzegovina →

Botswana

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Gaborone Currency: BWP (Pula) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Botswana →

Brazil

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Brasilia Currency: BRL (Brazilian Real) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Brazil →

Brunei

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan Currency: BND (Brunei Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Brunei →

Bulgaria

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Sofia Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Bulgaria →

Burkina Faso

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Ouagadougou Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Burkina Faso →

Burundi

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Gitega Currency: BIF (Burundi Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Burundi →

Cabo Verde

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Praia Currency: CVE (Cabo Verde Escudo) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Cabo Verde →

Cambodia

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Phnom Penh Currency: KHR (Riel) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Cambodia →

Cameroon

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Yaounde Currency: XAF (CFA Franc BEAC) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Cameroon →

Canada

Americas • Northern America

Capital: Ottawa Currency: CAD (Canadian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Canada →

Central African Republic

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Bangui Currency: XAF (CFA Franc BEAC) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Central African Republic →

Chad

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: N'Djamena Currency: XAF (CFA Franc BEAC) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Chad →

Chile

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Santiago Currency: CLP (Chilean Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Chile →

China

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital: Beijing Currency: CNY (Yuan Renminbi) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on China →

Colombia

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Bogota Currency: COP (Colombian Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Colombia →

Comoros

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Moroni Currency: KMF (Comorian Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Comoros →

Costa Rica

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: San Jose Currency: CRC (Costa Rican Colon) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Costa Rica →

Croatia

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Zagreb Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Croatia →

Cuba

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Havana Currency: CUP (Cuban Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Cuba →

Cyprus

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Nicosia Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Cyprus →

Czechia

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Prague Currency: CZK (Czech Koruna) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Czechia →

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Kinshasa Currency: CDF (Congolese Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Democratic Republic of the Congo →

Denmark

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Copenhagen Currency: DKK (Danish Krone) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Denmark →

Djibouti

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Djibouti Currency: DJF (Djibouti Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Djibouti →

Dominica

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Roseau Currency: XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Dominica →

Dominican Republic

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Santo Domingo Currency: DOP (Dominican Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Dominican Republic →

Ecuador

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Quito Currency: USD (US Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Ecuador →

Egypt

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital: Cairo Currency: EGP (Egyptian Pound) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Egypt →

El Salvador

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: San Salvador Currency: SVC (El Salvador Colon) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on El Salvador →

Equatorial Guinea

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Ciudad de la Paz Currency: XAF (CFA Franc BEAC) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Equatorial Guinea →

Eritrea

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Asmara Currency: ERN (Nakfa) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Eritrea →

Estonia

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Tallinn Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Estonia →

Eswatini

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Mbabane Currency: SZL (Lilangeni) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Eswatini →

Ethiopia

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Addis Ababa Currency: ETB (Ethiopian Birr) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Ethiopia →

Fiji

Oceania • Melanesia

Capital: Suva Currency: FJD (Fiji Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Fiji →

Finland

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Helsinki Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Finland →

France

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Paris Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on France →

Gabon

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Libreville Currency: XAF (CFA Franc BEAC) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Gabon →

Gambia

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Banjul Currency: GMD (Dalasi) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Gambia →

Georgia

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Tbilisi Currency: GEL (Lari) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Georgia →

Germany

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Berlin Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Germany →

Ghana

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Accra Currency: GHS (Ghana Cedi) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Ghana →

Greece

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Athens Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Greece →

Grenada

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: St. George's Currency: XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Grenada →

Guatemala

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Guatemala City Currency: GTQ (Quetzal) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Guatemala →

Guinea

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Conakry Currency: GNF (Guinean Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Guinea →

Guinea-Bissau

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Bissau Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Guinea-Bissau →

Guyana

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Georgetown Currency: GYD (Guyana Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Guyana →

Haiti

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Port-au-Prince Currency: HTG (Gourde) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Haiti →

Honduras

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Tegucigalpa Currency: HNL (Lempira) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Honduras →

Hungary

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Budapest Currency: HUF (Forint) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Hungary →

Iceland

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Reykjavik Currency: ISK (Iceland Krona) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Iceland →

India

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: New Delhi Currency: INR (Indian Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on India →

Indonesia

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Jakarta Currency: IDR (Rupiah) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Indonesia →

Iran

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Tehran Currency: IRR (Iranian Rial) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Iran →

Iraq

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Baghdad Currency: IQD (Iraqi Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Iraq →

Ireland

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Dublin Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Ireland →

Israel

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Jerusalem Currency: ILS (New Israeli Sheqel) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Israel →

Italy

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Rome Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Italy →

Ivory Coast

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Yamoussoukro Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Ivory Coast →

Jamaica

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Kingston Currency: JMD (Jamaican Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Jamaica →

Japan

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital: Tokyo Currency: JPY (Yen) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Japan →

Jordan

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Amman Currency: JOD (Jordanian Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Jordan →

Kazakhstan

Asia • Central Asia

Capital: Nur-Sultan Currency: KZT (Tenge) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Kazakhstan →

Kenya

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Nairobi Currency: KES (Kenyan Shilling) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Kenya →

Kiribati

Oceania • Micronesia

Capital: Tarawa Currency: AUD (Australian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Kiribati →

Kuwait

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Kuwait City Currency: KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Kuwait →

Kyrgyzstan

Asia • Central Asia

Capital: Bishkek Currency: KGS (Som) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Kyrgyzstan →

Laos

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Vientiane Currency: LAK (Lao Kip) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Laos →

Latvia

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Riga Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Latvia →

Lebanon

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Beirut Currency: LBP (Lebanese Pound) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Lebanon →

Lesotho

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Maseru Currency: LSL (Loti) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Lesotho →

Liberia

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Monrovia Currency: LRD (Liberian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Liberia →

Libya

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital: Tripoli Currency: LYD (Libyan Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Libya →

Liechtenstein

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Vaduz Currency: CHF (Swiss Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Liechtenstein →

Lithuania

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Vilnius Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Lithuania →

Luxembourg

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Luxembourg Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Luxembourg →

Madagascar

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Antananarivo Currency: MGA (Malagasy Ariary) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Madagascar →

Malawi

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Lilongwe Currency: MWK (Malawi Kwacha) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Malawi →

Malaysia

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Kuala Lumpur Currency: MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Malaysia →

Maldives

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Male Currency: MVR (Rufiyaa) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Maldives →

Mali

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Bamako Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Mali →

Malta

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Valletta Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Malta →

Marshall Islands

Oceania • Micronesia

Capital: Majuro Currency: USD (US Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Marshall Islands →

Mauritania

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Nouakchott Currency: MRU (Ouguiya) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Mauritania →

Mauritius

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Port Louis Currency: MUR (Mauritius Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Mauritius →

Mexico

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Mexico City Currency: MXN (Mexican Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Mexico →

Micronesia

Oceania • Micronesia

Capital: Palikir Currency: USD (US Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Micronesia →

Moldova

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Chisinau Currency: MDL (Moldovan Leu) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Moldova →

Monaco

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Monaco Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Monaco →

Mongolia

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital: Ulaanbaatar Currency: MNT (Tugrik) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Mongolia →

Montenegro

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Podgorica Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Montenegro →

Morocco

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital: Rabat Currency: MAD (Moroccan Dirham) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Morocco →

Mozambique

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Maputo Currency: MZN (Mozambique Metical) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Mozambique →

Myanmar

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Nay Pyi Taw Currency: MMK (Kyat) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Myanmar →

Namibia

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Windhoek Currency: NAD (Namibia Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Namibia →

Nauru

Oceania • Micronesia

Capital: Yaren Currency: AUD (Australian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Nauru →

Nepal

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Kathmandu Currency: NPR (Nepalese Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Nepal →

Netherlands

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Amsterdam Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Netherlands →

New Zealand

Oceania • Australia and New Zealand

Capital: Wellington Currency: NZD (New Zealand Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on New Zealand →

Nicaragua

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Managua Currency: NIO (Cordoba Oro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Nicaragua →

Niger

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Niamey Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Niger →

Nigeria

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Abuja Currency: NGN (Naira) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Nigeria →

North Korea

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital: Pyongyang Currency: KPW (North Korean Won) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on North Korea →

North Macedonia

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Skopje Currency: MKD (Denar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on North Macedonia →

Norway

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Oslo Currency: NOK (Norwegian Krone) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Norway →

Oman

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Muscat Currency: OMR (Rial Omani) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Oman →

Pakistan

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Islamabad Currency: PKR (Pakistan Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Pakistan →

Palau

Oceania • Micronesia

Capital: Melekeok Currency: USD (US Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Palau →

Panama

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Panama City Currency: PAB (Balboa) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Panama →

Papua New Guinea

Oceania • Melanesia

Capital: Port Moresby Currency: PGK (Kina) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Papua New Guinea →

Paraguay

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Asuncion Currency: PYG (Guarani) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Paraguay →

Peru

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Lima Currency: PEN (Sol) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Peru →

Philippines

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Manila Currency: PHP (Philippine Peso) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Philippines →

Poland

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Warsaw Currency: PLN (Zloty) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Poland →

Portugal

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Lisbon Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Portugal →

Qatar

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Doha Currency: QAR (Qatari Rial) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Qatar →

Republic of the Congo

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Brazzaville Currency: XAF (CFA Franc BEAC) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Republic of the Congo →

Romania

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Bucharest Currency: RON (Romanian Leu) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Romania →

Russia

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Moscow Currency: RUB (Russian Ruble) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Russia →

Rwanda

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Kigali Currency: RWF (Rwanda Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Rwanda →

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Basseterre Currency: XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Saint Kitts and Nevis →

Saint Lucia

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Castries Currency: XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Saint Lucia →

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Kingstown Currency: XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines →

Samoa

Oceania • Polynesia

Capital: Apia Currency: WST (Tala) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Samoa →

San Marino

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: San Marino Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on San Marino →

Sao Tome and Principe

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Sao Tome Currency: STN (Dobra) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Sao Tome and Principe →

Saudi Arabia

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Riyadh Currency: SAR (Saudi Riyal) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Saudi Arabia →

Senegal

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Dakar Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Senegal →

Serbia

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Belgrade Currency: RSD (Serbian Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Serbia →

Seychelles

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Victoria Currency: SCR (Seychelles Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Seychelles →

Sierra Leone

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Freetown Currency: SLE (Leone) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Sierra Leone →

Singapore

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Singapore Currency: SGD (Singapore Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Singapore →

Slovakia

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Bratislava Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Slovakia →

Slovenia

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Ljubljana Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Slovenia →

Solomon Islands

Oceania • Melanesia

Capital: Honiara Currency: SBD (Solomon Islands Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Solomon Islands →

Somalia

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Mogadishu Currency: SOS (Somali Shilling) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Somalia →

South Africa

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Pretoria Currency: ZAR (Rand) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on South Africa →

South Korea

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital: Seoul Currency: KRW (Won) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on South Korea →

South Sudan

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Juba Currency: SSP (South Sudanese Pound) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on South Sudan →

Spain

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Madrid Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Spain →

Sri Lanka

Asia • Southern Asia

Capital: Colombo Currency: LKR (Sri Lanka Rupee) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Sri Lanka →

Sudan

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital: Khartoum Currency: SDG (Sudanese Pound) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Sudan →

Suriname

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Paramaribo Currency: SRD (Surinam Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Suriname →

Sweden

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: Stockholm Currency: SEK (Swedish Krona) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Sweden →

Switzerland

Europe • Western Europe

Capital: Bern Currency: CHF (Swiss Franc) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Switzerland →

Syria

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Damascus Currency: SYP (Syrian Pound) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Syria →

Taiwan

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital: Taipei Currency: TWD (New Taiwan Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Taiwan →

Tajikistan

Asia • Central Asia

Capital: Dushanbe Currency: TJS (Somoni) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Tajikistan →

Tanzania

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Dodoma Currency: TZS (Tanzanian Shilling) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Tanzania →

Thailand

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Bangkok Currency: THB (Baht) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Thailand →

Timor-Leste

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Dili Currency: USD (US Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Timor-Leste →

Togo

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Lome Currency: XOF (CFA Franc BCEAO) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Togo →

Tonga

Oceania • Polynesia

Capital: Nuku'alofa Currency: TOP (Pa’anga) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Tonga →

Trinidad and Tobago

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Port of Spain Currency: TTD (Trinidad and Tobago Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Trinidad and Tobago →

Tunisia

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital: Tunis Currency: TND (Tunisian Dinar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Tunisia →

Turkey

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Ankara Currency: TRY (Turkish Lira) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Turkey →

Turkmenistan

Asia • Central Asia

Capital: Ashgabat Currency: TMT (Turkmenistan New Manat) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Turkmenistan →

Tuvalu

Oceania • Polynesia

Capital: Funafuti Currency: AUD (Australian Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Tuvalu →

Uganda

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Kampala Currency: UGX (Uganda Shilling) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Uganda →

Ukraine

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital: Kyiv Currency: UAH (Hryvnia) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Ukraine →

United Arab Emirates

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Abu Dhabi Currency: AED (UAE Dirham) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on United Arab Emirates →

United Kingdom

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital: London Currency: GBP (Pound Sterling) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on United Kingdom →

United States

Americas • Northern America

Capital: Washington Currency: USD (US Dollar) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on United States →

Uruguay

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Montevideo Currency: UYU (Peso Uruguayo) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Uruguay →

Uzbekistan

Asia • Central Asia

Capital: Tashkent Currency: UZS (Uzbekistan Sum) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Uzbekistan →

Vanuatu

Oceania • Melanesia

Capital: Port Vila Currency: VUV (Vatu) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Vanuatu →

Vatican City

Europe • Southern Europe

Capital: Vatican City Currency: EUR (Euro) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Vatican City →

Venezuela

Americas • Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Caracas Currency: VES (Bolívar Soberano) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Venezuela →

Vietnam

Asia • South-eastern Asia

Capital: Hanoi Currency: VND (Dong) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Vietnam →

Yemen

Asia • Western Asia

Capital: Sanaa Currency: YER (Yemeni Rial) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Yemen →

Zambia

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Lusaka Currency: ZMW (Zambian Kwacha) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Zambia →

Zimbabwe

Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa

Capital: Harare Currency: ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold) Apostille: Hague Legalization Eligible

PRA SRRV Eligible Inquire on Zimbabwe →

Visa Pathways

Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) Categories

The Philippine Retirement Authority offers distinct visa programs tailored to retirees financial preferences, health requirements, and military service backgrounds.

SRRV Category	Required Deposit	Minimum Age	Key Entitlements & Convertibility
SRRV Classic (With Pension)	,000 USD	50 Years Old	Requires guaranteed pension of single or ,000 couple. Deposit convertible into condominium real estate.
SRRV Classic (Without Pension)	,000 USD	50 Years Old	No monthly pension proof required. Deposit can be reinvested into approved residential condominium freehold units.
SRRV Smile	,000 USD	50 Years Old	Simple low maintenance program. Fixed visa deposit stays locked in an interest bearing account with a designated PRA bank.
SRRV Courtesy (Veterans & Diplomats)	,500 USD	50 Years Old	Subsidized program for retired military veterans, diplomats, and international organization staff receiving pension benefits.
SRRV Expanded Courtesy	,500 USD	50 Years Old	Dedicated program for retired armed forces personnel from countries with bilateral defense treaties with the Philippines.

Expat Havens

Top Retirement Destinations Across the Islands

From serene coastal havens to cool mountain retreats, discover the most welcoming and well connected communities for international retirees.

Tagum City, Davao Region

Renowned as the City of Palms, Tagum offers peaceful living, wide tree lined boulevards, excellent private hospitals, and low municipal crime. It sits just forty five minutes from Davao International Airport with fast highway connectivity.

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Known as the City of Gentle People, Dumaguete features a vibrant coastal esplanade, prestigious universities, thriving expat cafes, and immediate proximity to world class marine reserves and coral reefs.

Iloilo City, Western Visayas

Celebrated for restored Spanish colonial architecture, walkable river walks, superb regional cuisine, and state of the art hospitals. Iloilo combines rich cultural heritage with modern urban convenience.

Baguio City, Benguet

The summer capital of the Philippines sits high in the Cordillera mountains, providing crisp mountain air, cool temperatures, pine forests, and an artistic highland community.

Subic Bay & Clark Freeport

Featuring wide four lane roads, duty free shopping centers, premier golf clubs, and an international airport. The former naval and air base zones offer Western style infrastructure and green open spaces.

Cebu City & Mactan Island

The commercial hub of the central Philippines provides direct intercontinental flights, five star island beach resorts, major shopping complexes, and internationally accredited medical institutions.

Clear Answers

Frequently Asked Retirement Questions

Essential legal, financial, and lifestyle questions answered for foreign retirees preparing their relocation to the Philippines.

What is the minimum age to apply for an SRRV retirement visa?

Under current Philippine Retirement Authority guidelines, the minimum qualifying age for primary foreign applicants is fifty years old. Spouses and unmarried dependent children under twenty one can be included on the same application.

Are foreign pensions and social security taxed in the Philippines?

No. Foreign pensions, retirement annuities, and overseas investment proceeds remitted to the Philippines are completely exempt from local income tax. This tax shelter is codified under statutory Philippine law.

Can foreign retirees purchase real estate in the Philippines?

Foreign nationals can own one hundred percent freehold title in condominium units, provided total foreign ownership in the condominium corporation does not exceed forty percent. Review our comprehensive Condominium Act RA 4726 guide for legal title registration rules. Foreigners can also secure long term registered land leases up to fifty years renewable for twenty five years.

Can SRRV holders work or own a business in the Philippines?

Yes. SRRV holders can register local corporations or partnerships through the Securities and Exchange Commission. To engage in active direct employment, the retiree obtains an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Department of Labor and Employment.

How much money is required monthly to live comfortably as a retiree?

Most foreign retirees live comfortably on a monthly budget between twelve hundred and twenty five hundred US dollars. This budget covers modern air conditioned housing, full domestic staff assistance, private health insurance, and frequent restaurant dining.

Do documents from my home country require authentication before arrival?

Yes. Required documents such as police background records, marriage licenses, and medical clearances must bear a Hague Apostille certificate from your home government. If your home country is not an Apostille member, consular legalization through the nearest Philippine Embassy is required.

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