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Philippines Retirement Visa Status : I am getting questions daily on if the Philippines SRRV visa program has restarted. I met with several representatives of the Philippines Retirement Association (PRA) to answer your questions.
- If you want to know more about retiring in the Philippines and get an overview of how to get a Philippines Retirement Visa, read the article below.
- If you already know you want to retire in the Philippines but need the latest visa program information from the PRA, read this article on the Philippines SRRV Visa Updates 2021.
Philippines Retirement Visa Key Summary:
The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is another name for a retirement visa in the Philippines. This SRRV program is the easiest path to legally retiring in the Philippines. With full support of the Philippine government, low financial requirements, and a minimum age of only 35 years old, the SRRV is the simplest long-term stay visa in Southeast Asia.
Living in the Philippines: Quick Facts
Currency: Peso
Languages: English and Tagalog
Capital: Manila
Cost of Living
Average Cost of Living, including rent, is ~65% LESS than the US. Manila, ranked 109th out of 210 cities in the world, is the most expensive city to retire to in the Philippines.
Health Care
A two-class system skews the ranking for the Philippines. Access to healthcare is available to Filipino citizens for free, but at low levels of care. Private insurance offers better quality, but still affordable healthcare similar to the US private insurance model. The high-quality, lower-cost (compared to the US) private healthcare system has put the Philippines on the map for medical tourism.
English Score
The world's leading location for English speaking outsourced call centers. 64% of the country's population speaks English. Most Filipinos under 35 will speak fluent English with a neutral accent.
Quality of Life
Dense city living leads to high pollution, long traffic times, and drives a lower Quality of Life. Living on the islands, in smaller towns, or out in the countryside increase this score dramatically.
What Is Retiring In The Philippines Like?
Do you dream of early retirement in a tropical paradise? The Philippines offers miles and miles of beaches to satisfy even the most die-hard beach fan. With over 7,600 islands, this archipelago nation offers expats and foreign retirees countless options. Early retirees and digital nomads looking for extended stays will find more than just fun and sun in the Philippines. From award-winning beaches, chill mountains, and UNESCO natural wonders to historic colonial sites, and adrenaline adventure parks, the Philippines can satisfy every interest.

El Nido Palawan is consistently ranked "The Best Island In The World."
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A Tropical Island Paradise
Do you enjoy spending your days sipping fresh-pressed juice on a sandy beach? The Philippines is home to Palawan, ranked the “Best Island in the World” by Conde Nast travel magazine. With aquamarine-colored water so blindingly blue, it makes the Caribbean Sea look like a Florida swamp. Palawan is also home to the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, one of UNESCO’s Seven Natural Wonders.
Want your beach time to be a bit more active? The Philippines is also home to a Top 10 Surf break. Cloud 9 on Siargao Island is the annual site for the Siargao Cup – an international surfing competition. This famous Siargao Island surf break is known for its thick hollow tubes perfect for barrel riding surfers.
Grab some gear and explorer the Philippines from a different perspective. Did I mention that the Philippines is made up of over 7,100 islands? There are so many islands that, in 2016, a special government mapping project found 534 more islands. There are now officially 7,641 islands that make up the country.