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Residency routes

Lawful residence

Renewable residency that can lead, over time, to permanent residence and, in some jurisdictions, naturalisation.

Philippines SRRV

Early retirees and digital nomads (40+) wanting affordable Southeast Asia permanent residency. Excellent lifestyle and low cost of living. Flexible - deposit can be converted to property.

Published requirement: $15k
Timeline: 4–8 weeks
Stay: Visit required for biometrics or interview

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the October 2026 data release

Last updated: October 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: $15k
Investment type: Bond / Deposit / can be converted to RE/property/golf shares after 30 days. Amount varies by age and pension status.
Timeline: 4–8 weeks
Physical presence: Visit required for biometrics or interview
Best for: Early retirees and digital nomads (40+) wanting affordable Southeast Asia permanent residency. Excellent lifestyle and low cost of living. Flexible - deposit can be converted to property.

Key benefits

Low cost of living lifestyle
Retirement base in Southeast Asia
Available from age 40
Deposit-based route with potential real estate conversion
Indefinite stay with multiple-entry privileges
SRRV Classic and SRRV Courtesy are the main categories
SRRV Smile and Human Touch abolished from 1 September 2025
Administered by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)
Application fee: USD 1,500
Annual PRA fee: USD 360

Limitations / notes

If citizenship/passport is the goal
if Schengen/UK/USA access needed
primary tax optimization
below 40 years old
No citizenship pathway. Philippines passport weak (66 visa-free). Program is purely a retirement/residency tool. SRRV deposit is NOT a traditional investment (time deposit in local bank).

Passport strength

Mobility score

2/10

Visa-free

66 destinations

Tier

Emerging (<90)

UK: No; USA: Visa required; 66 visa-free destinations

Data assurance

Country verification

Workbook: 1

Country profile

Workbook

Philippines

Country profile is represented from workbook-derived programme and mobility rows.

Checked 2026-06-10