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Philippines Visa — 9(g), SRRV, SIRV & 13(a)
9(a) tourist extensions, 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment with DOLE AEP, SRRV retiree tiers via Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), SIRV BOI investor, and 13(a) permanent resident spouse — filed at Embassy Bangkok or BI Manila.
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Many short visits do not need a visa in advance, but work requires employer-led permits and retirement programmes have their own financial conditions. Check which route fits your stay first. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Visa classes we file
| Code | Purpose | Validity | Gov fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9(a) tourist ext | Extend visa-free stay in-country | Up to 36 mo cumulative | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate |
| 9(g) Pre-arranged Employment | AEP + employer sponsor | 1–3 yr multi | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate |
| SIRV Investor | USD 75K BOI-registered equity | Permanent multi | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate |
| SRRV Smile | 35+, USD 20K deposit, no dependants | Indefinite multi | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate |
| SRRV Classic | 50+, USD 10K–50K deposit | Indefinite multi | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate |
| 13(a) Spouse | Married to Filipino citizen | 1 yr → permanent | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate |
SRRV — five flavours explained
- Smile: 35+, USD 20K deposit kept — no property conversion, dependants extra USD 15K each.
- Classic: 50+, USD 10K deposit (with pension USD 800/mo) or USD 20K (no pension) — deposit convertible to condo/lease after PRA approval.
- Human Touch: 35+ with medical need, USD 10K deposit + USD 1,500/mo pension.
- Courtesy: Former Filipinos, retired armed forces, ambassadors — USD 1,500 deposit only.
- Expanded Courtesy: Retired officers of international agencies (WHO, ADB, UN) — USD 1,500 deposit.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for the Philippines?
- No — ASEAN visa-free 30 days for tourism, extendable to 36 mo in-country at Bureau of Immigration (BI) offices. Long-stay work/retirement/investor visas are issued by the Philippine Embassy Bangkok or via BI conversion after arrival.
- 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa (the standard work visa)?
- Employer-sponsored, requires DOLE AEP (Alien Employment Permit) first, then BI 9(g) endorsement. Valid 1–3 yr, unlimited entries, dependants under 9(g) derivative. AEP: 30 d + PHP 9,000. 9(g): 60 d + PHP 9,180. Position must not be in DOLE's negative list.
- SIRV vs SRRV — which retirement/investor route?
- SIRV (Special Investor's Resident Visa): USD 75K equity investment in BOI-registered enterprise, permanent multi-entry. SRRV (Special Resident Retiree's Visa): 5 flavours — SRRV Smile (35+, USD 20K deposit) / Classic (50+, USD 10K–50K) / Human Touch / Courtesy / Expanded Courtesy. Both allow dependants, no age limit for SIRV.
- 13(a) permanent resident spouse visa?
- For spouse of Filipino citizen — 1 yr probationary → 13(a) permanent. Requires marriage cert (Thai + PSA-registered), CENOMAR, joint interview at Embassy Bangkok. Allows work without AEP after 13(a) issued.
- Timeline & fees?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
- Common issues — 'BI blacklist' and overstay fines?
- Overstaying triggers BI Order of Deportation + 5-yr blacklist. Fines: PHP 500/mo + PHP 2,050 motion fee + PHP 10K ECC (Emigration Clearance). We handle lifting blacklists via Motion for Reconsideration if within 30 d.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the current official rate in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.