Philippine Retirement Authority Statistics

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Data from the Philippine Retirement Authority shows that 2,149 applications were approved under their SRRV program. Below is their breakdown based on nationality. Please note SRRV is really a residency visa. Few applicants are actually 55 years and older. For example, wealthy Chinese from the People's Republic of China acquire overseas residency as an insurance against any future turmoil in their country.

28% - Chinese (People's Republic of China)

22% - Korean

16% - Chinese (Taiwan)

8% - Japanese

5% - American

3% - Chinese (Hong Kong)

3% - British

2% - Indian

2% - American (Former Filipino)

1% - German

10% - Others