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Can foreigners get senior cards in the Philippines online?

According to the Philippine Retirement Authority, senior citizen benefits, including the official card and mandatory discounts, are exclusively for Filipino citizens. This means foreigners cannot get senior cards in the Philippines online or in person, and attempting to do so is considered fraudulent. While some cities offer local senior IDs for residents, the nationally mandated benefits are citizenship-based.

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Can foreigners get senior cards in the Philippines? What Expats Need to Know

According to the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), privileges under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 are reserved exclusively for Filipino citizens. This means that in the Philippines, foreigners, regardless of age or residency status, cannot get a senior card for the national benefits program.

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