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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.
Quick Answer
Thai tourists: visa-free 30 days, extendable in-country. Work: 9(g) + AEP. Retirement from 35: SRRV Smile USD 20K. Service THB 8,500–55,000.
Visa classes we file
| Code | Purpose | Validity | Gov fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9(a) tourist ext | Extend visa-free stay in-country | Up to 36 mo cumulative | PHP 3,030/2mo |
| 9(g) Pre-arranged Employment | AEP + employer sponsor | 1–3 yr multi | PHP 18,180 |
| SIRV Investor | USD 75K BOI-registered equity | Permanent multi | USD 1,500 + PRA |
| SRRV Smile | 35+, USD 20K deposit, no dependants | Indefinite multi | USD 1,400 + PRA |
| SRRV Classic | 50+, USD 10K–50K deposit | Indefinite multi | USD 1,500 + PRA |
| 13(a) Spouse | Married to Filipino citizen | 1 yr → permanent | USD 350 + BI fees |
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?
- 9(a) tourist ext: 3 d at BI. 9(g): 30–60 d after AEP. SRRV: 30–45 d via PRA. Our service: THB 8,500 (tourist ext coordination), THB 32,000 (9(g) + AEP full cycle), THB 55,000 (SRRV Smile including PRA + deposit).
- 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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