Philippines forms

Every Philippines visa form with a direct government download link.

2 programmes covering the most-used Philippines visa routes. Every link below points at the official government download page — your form is always the current version.

Philippines — Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

SRRV is PRA-administered (NOT Bureau of Immigration). Indefinite multi-entry residency. Particularly popular with Korean, Japanese, Chinese, US retirees (Cebu, Davao, Tagaytay, Subic). USD 1,400 application fee + USD 360 annual PRA fee.

  • SRRV application

    Philippine Retirement Authority application

    Official source — retire.pra.gov.ph

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    SRRV application

    Philippine Retirement Authority application

    Submit with application

    Filed at PRA Manila or via authorised PRA marketing agents abroad. Multiple subtypes: Smile / Classic / Human Touch / Courtesy / Expanded Courtesy.

    Filed by applicantDownload from retire.pra.gov.ph ↗

  • PRA Time Deposit

    USD time deposit at PRA-approved bank

    Official source — retire.pra.gov.ph

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    PRA Time Deposit

    USD time deposit at PRA-approved bank

    Before applying

    Deposit amount varies by SRRV subtype: USD 10,000 (Human Touch, 35+); USD 20,000 (Smile, 35+); USD 50,000 (Classic, 35-49); USD 10,000 (Classic, 50+ with pension proof).

    Heads up: Deposit is convertible to a real-estate investment in PH after 30 days — many SRRV holders use it as the down-payment for a Philippine condo.

    Filed by applicantDownload from retire.pra.gov.ph ↗

Philippines — 13(a) Permanent Resident Visa (Marriage)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

13(a) is the marriage-to-Filipino route to permanent residency. Indefinite multi-entry once permanent status granted. Work authorisation: separate Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from DOLE still required for paid employment.

  • 13(a) application

    Bureau of Immigration permanent residence application

    Official source — immigration.gov.ph

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    13(a) application

    Bureau of Immigration permanent residence application

    Submit with application

    Filed at BI Manila with marriage certificate, Filipino spouse's NSO birth certificate + supporting evidence.

    Heads up: Probationary 1-year status first, then convert to permanent after 1 year of cohabitation in PH.

    Filed by applicantDownload from immigration.gov.ph ↗

  • Annual Report

    Annual BI registration (all foreign residents)

    Official source — immigration.gov.ph

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    Annual Report

    Annual BI registration (all foreign residents)

    After decision

    Required of EVERY foreign resident in the Philippines by 1 March each year. Fail to file = fines + visa cancellation.

    Filed by applicantDownload from immigration.gov.ph ↗

See the actual visa rules + processing times for Philippines on the Philippines destination page.