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@pilotdrh thanks brother, so helpful and clear. I will be applying soon. 20 yr retired army  100% disability  and retired civil service, i hope I can make it there

@emvaningen

If you are knowlegable on this, I have a question.  I am not happy with the current company I'm using to get my SRRV visa.  I have already wired money to the DBP.  Is it too late to get another company to help me complete this application?

Thanks,

Mark

@emvaningen

Hello, if you are knowledgable about this, maybe you can answer my question.

I have just wired money to the DBP.  I am not happy with the company in Cebu that I'm working with.  Is it too late to change companies?

Thank you,

Frank

I have replied per private message.

In general I would discourage to work with any PRA marketers that charge high fees in advance. Use one that does not charge and express appreciation when the visa is in your hands.

@emvaningen - that is extremely kind of your wife to offer assistance for those in need. I am a retiree myself and have some burning questions on the SRRV. How exactly can I contact her with my questions?

Your assistance in the matter will be greatly appreciated.

Alwish

I replied in a personal message

@manwonder - congratulations! I'm a newbie (American retiree) and have little knowledge about SRRV, although I posted some questions on that  visa. But in my naivete, I thought that once you are granted the SRRV, renewal is not necessary as is the case with my 13A (resident visa by marriage). After converting from the initial probationary version, I am required to file an annual report for a fee and must renew the visa every 5 years. Am I missing something? Your response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Alwish

@alwish1

Correct, renewal is not necessary as the visum has no expiry date,

but they invented an annual "membership" fee, which currently is about USD350 plus USD10 for a plastic card. For people with continuing contact with their marketers, the paperwork can be done without a need to visit the PRA office.

@DukeStamina  Do you have to be an Officer to Qualify or Can Retired Enlisted Soldiers Qualify too?  I was Medically Retired from The Army as an NCO.

The only requirement isv at least 2y active duty and have DD214.

Message me for more info if you are considering.

@glennhartwick67 you just have to be ex military

Eric, not sure if your reaction applies to mine.

If so, it's incomplete. Exmilitairy with DD214 it is.

Further there is a range of other categories that qualify. Not only former military and not limited to US.

Hi. I have my SRRV it's expanded courtesy. I am ex UK Military all I needed was my discharge paperwork. It was quite an easy process I never used any agents or PRA help.

Eric, not sure if your reaction applies to mine.
If so, it's incomplete. Exmilitairy with DD214 it is.
Further there is a range of other categories that qualify. Not only former military and not limited to US.
-@emvaningen

I would also note that several times in this thread, an annual fee for SRRV is $350 plus $10 for card renewal. I would like to remind people that not all SRRV categories charge the $350 fee. My courtesy SRRV does not require it. Vaningen would know if expanded courtesy SRRV requires the $350 annual fee.

@danfinn

Courtesy and expanded courtesy pay USD10 only per yearm

Is it also used by retired Military in Taiwan?

I am sorry. I don't know the details fir retirement in Taiwan

About two years ago I was going around in circles with emails, phone calls, and searching the internet trying to get a signed copy of my Social Security benefit letter. Then a person at the U.S. State Dept. told me to try this:

Print a copy of your S.S. Benefit Verification letter.

Write on it "I (print your full name) certify that this benefit verification letter was given to me by the Social Security Administration."

Sign your full name.

Get it notarized. (I did this at a local copy/mailing shop. $15)

Mail it to the Secretary of State of your state, with fee and request to have the letter apostilled. (I was in California.)

I did this, and the letter was returned apostilled.

I also had a problem getting a signed copy of my DD214. I sent it in the same way I sent the S.S. letter and it came back apostilled.

Hope this will be of help for some of you.

Does any know if individuals between the age of 44-50 qualify for the SRRV if they meet all other requirements. Also is Disability pay over $1000 count as pension?

Hello

Anyone know if individuals age 44 with Disability that pays over $1000 who meet all other requirements are eligible for SRRV?

It's my understanding that you must be at least 50. 

@bass4 I had to go to my State office several times.  One lady refused the apostille my DD-214, other docs while another person did.  By the time I went to turn in every to the Philippines, I had several items Apostilled that weren't even needed.  All approved last June.  I won't retire for 3 more years but I am ready anyways. 

@emvaningen I don't believe there is a $350 fee for the military SRRV visa.  Just $10 for the plastic card.   I would like to know if I am wrong

@emvaningen this is what I believe to be the case

@emvaningen sometimes the 2 year military service can be waived if there is a good reason.  (Disability, medical discharge....)

@glennhartwick67 If you didn't serve for two years you still might qualify with a medical discharge.  You will definitely need someone to advocate for you to get the proper waivers.  I know someone who was successful (w/ help in the Philippines) but it took about 6 months to do so.

From the PRA website:

"SRRV EXPANDED COURTESY

For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired Armed Force officers of foreign countries with existing military ties and/or agreement with the Philippine Government. A monthly pension of at least US$1,000.00 and an SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 are required. The SRR Visa deposit includes the principal applicant and 2 dependents. Additional dependent, entails additional SRR Visa deposit of US$15,000 each (except for former Filipinos). CHILDREN must be legitimate or legally adopted by the Principal Retiree, unmarried and below 21 years old upon joining the program."