Retirement Planning Philippines for Expats
Visas, deposits, healthcare, banking and taxes for retiring in the Philippines — the full planning picture in one guide.
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Summary
Visas, deposits, healthcare, banking and taxes for retiring in the Philippines — the full planning picture in one guide.
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Retirement visa options: SRRV and 13A The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV), run by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), is the main route for most retirees. Since PRA's September 2025 restructuring there are just two categories — Classic and Courtesy — and the minimum age is 40. The…
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- v1CurrentPublishedSep 5, 2026
Completed premium guide: fixed timingEn/Es to JSON arrays, added premium quick-reference cards (SRRV deposit tiers/fees, money timeline, money-losing mistakes) and premium checklists in EN+ES.
ATby Archipelago TeamEN: Original onlyES: Reviewed translation