Re the $10,000 retirement deposit (SRRV), can that be transferred from any bank worldwide. I opened a bank account in both Allied Bank and BPI. I was advised that BPI was better for transferring monies. Also if I get the paper work on my pensions duly authentated by the Irish Govt here and Philipino Govt in London does that mean i can arrive in Phils and then apply for the SRRV visa and that the medical work and police clearance is all done whilst in the Philipinnes. That's the impression I got from an agent who works on behaof of the Immigration people on Boracay. Regards, Pat