SRRV-Smile — Special Resident Retiree’s Visa – Smile (SRRV Smile)

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SRRV-Smile — Special Resident Retiree’s Visa – Smile (SRRV Smile)

Golden Visa PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-2 months

Application Fee

21,400 USD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

A historical retirement visa program for active and healthy retirees that required a fixed, non-convertible bank deposit. This program was officially abolished and discontinued on September 1, 2025.

The SRRV Smile was a popular retirement visa category that allowed retirees to reside indefinitely in the Philippines. It was characterized by a fixed, non-convertible bank deposit requirement. The program was abolished in September 2025 as part of a government restructuring of retirement visa categories.

Fee Breakdown

Principal Processing Fee	1,400 USD
Annual PRA Fee recurring	360 USD
Mandatory Visa Deposit	20,000 USD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be 50 years of age or older (as of final policy iteration)

Must pass a medical examination

Must have no derogatory record (police and NBI clearances)

Must maintain a $20,000 USD deposit in a PRA-accredited bank

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Original Passport with valid 9(a) visa

Medical Certificate

Police Clearance

NBI Clearance

Bank Certification of Deposit

Proof of Relationship for dependents

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Indefinite stay
Multiple-entry privileges
Remote work permitted

Worth Knowing

Program is discontinued
Deposit was locked and non-convertible
Required annual PRA ID renewal
Derogatory criminal record
Failure to pass medical examination
Age under 50 (at time of discontinuation)

Application Process

Request Letter of Introduction from PRA

Remit deposit to accredited bank

Obtain Bank Certification

Enter Philippines on 9(a) visa

Submit documents and fees to PRA

Receive SRRV stamp and ID

Application Forms

SRRV Application Form for Principal Applicant	Fill online
SRRV Application Form for Dependent	Fill online
PRA Medical Certificate Form	Fill online

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