The numbers.Nothing hidden
Government fees go to the government. Our fees are on the pricing page. Here is all of it, in one place.
The short answer
How much does the SRRV cost?
The main amounts are a bank-held visa deposit, a $1,500 principal processing fee, $300 per joining dependent and the applicable annual fee. The deposit depends on age and route; a qualifying foreign-national Courtesy applicant aged 50 or above has a $1,500 deposit, while Classic at that age requires $15,000 with accepted pension evidence or $30,000 without it. Private service fees are separate.
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The official fee tables
Every official figure for the SRRV, the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa, in one place, exactly as PRA publishes it. To weigh these deposits against the general route and the 13A marriage visa, compare every route side by side.
SRRV Classic deposits
| Age | Pensioner | Non-pensioner |
|---|---|---|
| 50 and above | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| 40 to 49 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Pensioner status requires proof of a lifetime pension of at least $800 per month for single applicants or $1,000 for applicants with dependents.
Source review October 24, 2026Reviewed by Adam Juchniewicz, LL.M.Claim dates and qualifications
SRRV Courtesy deposits, foreign nationals
| Age | Deposit |
|---|---|
| 50 and above | $1,500 |
| 40 to 49, pensioner | $3,000 |
| 40 to 49, non-pensioner | $6,000 |
Courtesy for former Filipinos: $1,500 at 50 and above, $3,000 at 40 to 49. For who counts and how to prove it, see the lower deposit for former Filipinos.
SRRV Courtesy qualification is determined by the Philippine Retirement Authority on the documents. Many US military retirees may qualify; others fit SRRV Classic. We screen both routes before you commit, and we will tell you plainly if the SRRV is not your best option.
Source review October 24, 2026Reviewed by Adam Juchniewicz, LL.M.Claim dates and qualifications
PRA fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| PRA processing fee, principal | $1,500 (non-refundable if the application is discontinued) |
| Application fee, each dependent | $300 |
| PRA annual fee, Classic | $360 (principal + 2 dependents; +$100 each additional) |
| PRA annual fee, Courtesy foreign national | $100 (principal + 2 dependents; +$10 each additional) |
| PRA annual fee, Courtesy former Filipino | $50 (principal + 2 dependents; +$10 each additional) |
Source review October 24, 2026Reviewed by Adam Juchniewicz, LL.M.Claim dates and qualifications
Three families, worked out
Retired O-4, 51, with spouse
Illustration only: assumes PRA has confirmed Courtesy eligibility. Includes one joining spouse.
- Courtesy deposit
- $1,500
- PRA processing fee
- $1,500
- Dependent fee
- $300
- PRA annual fee
- $100
- Deposit + first-year government fees
- $3,400
Separated veteran, 46, $900 a month in VA compensation, single
Illustration only: assumes PRA accepts the current benefit as pension evidence for Classic. Courtesy remains a separate category question.
- Classic pensioner deposit
- $25,000
- PRA processing fee
- $1,500
- PRA annual fee
- $360
- Deposit + first-year government fees
- $26,860
Civilian couple, 60, with three dependents
Assumes accepted Classic pension evidence. The three dependents are one spouse and two unmarried children under 21; the third dependent adds a deposit and annual fee.
- Classic pensioner deposit
- $15,000
- Third-dependent deposit
- $15,000
- PRA processing fee
- $1,500
- Dependent fees, 3 x $300
- $900
- PRA annual fee
- $460
- Deposit + first-year government fees
- $32,860
Each total includes the visa deposit, which stays yours: held at a PRA-accredited bank and returned on visa cancellation per PRA rules.
Source review October 24, 2026Reviewed by Adam Juchniewicz, LL.M.Claim dates and qualifications
What is refundable and what is not
The visa deposit remains yours: held at a PRA-accredited bank, returned on visa cancellation per PRA rules. The $1,500 processing fee is non-refundable on discontinuance. Our service fees and refund scope are stated plainly on the pricing page.
Delay alert
PRA’s checklist says 90 days or more before filing; its overview says more than 90 days. We flag day 90 for review. Count time before filing, not the length of the proposed trip.