Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) – Smile / Human Touch / Courtesy
Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) – Smile / Human Touch / Courtesy is a residence route in Philippines (Retirement). Smile: USD 20,000 deposit kept (not convertible to investment); Human Touch: USD 10,000 + pension USD 1,500/month; Courtesy: USD 1,500 for former Filipinos. Fees as Classic: USD 1,400 + USD 300/dependant; USD 360/yr.
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 16'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years.
How holders are taxed
Philippine-source income only.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Retirement |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 16'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 1'600 + CHF 290 / yr |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | age 50+ (Human Touch: with medical needs; Courtesy: former Filipinos/diplomats) |
| Tax | Philippine-source income only. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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