As most of us SRRV holders have been waiting on clear updates, the path to return is laid out... when you can find it.
A Feb 13, 2021 email from PRA states the following:
"Dear Retiree-members,
Mabuhay!
We would like to remind all SRRV holders that you must still need to secure a DFA Endorsement to be allowed entry to the Philippines.
The IATF Resolution No. 98 dated 04 February 2021 stated that holders of valid and existing SRRV will be allowed to enter the Philippines effective 16 February 2021, PROVIDED, an entry exemption document shall be presented to the Bureau of Immigration upon arrival.
In the Bureau of Immigration Revised Advisory dated 12 February 2021, it has been identified that the entry exemption document requested from SRRV holders is the DFA Endorsement. The DFA endorsement is the document that you must secure prior to travelling to the Philippines.
Any SRRV holder who fails to secure the entry exemption document (DFA Endorsement) shall be denied entry by the Bureau of Immigration and shall be immediately boarded in the next available flight to their airport of origin.
In view of the above, all SRRV holders planning to return to the Philippines are reminded to send your letter request to PRA thru [email protected] and attach the following documents
Biopage of current Passport (with or without the SRR Visa)
Biopage of Passport bearing the SRRVisa
Photocopy of the SRRVisa on passport or Bureau of Immigration Order
Photocopy of your PRA ID Card (front and back) and
Filled-out PRA Re-entry Request Form"
The first 3 set of instructions are clear. However where do you find this "PRA Re-entry Request Form"?
The form is not a downloadable form and must be accessed via a secure portal that can be found in the PRA FB Advisory.
Without going to FB, that link is: https://forms.gle/58kNKnEMBZECUTz9A
Make sure you have all info correct as this is a one-shot deal and unless you check/edit it before you close it, you will not be allowed to re-enter your data. In my case, the permanent residence in the PI has remained the same and is as documented in all of my IDs/PRA docs. YMMV, if your address has changed from what PRA has on file.
My request is on the way so I will update when there is a new info. PRA will process our applications to the DFA for endorsement and email us when the DFA endorsement is approved/supplied (via email). My request is for a planned late May 2021 return (no, I have not booked a flight or reservations for 7 days in Manila yet).
Best to all!
P.S. My 2nd vaccine is scheduled for the 28th of this month, so let's see how a Covid-19 vaccinated SRRV holder is received.