1.  Philippine passport holder who resided abroad for at least one (1) year (accumulated within 3 year period of his/her stay abroad up to the date of filing of the application 
  2. Foreign passport holder with 13G and 13A Visa. 
  3. Dual citizens. 
  4. Special Resident Retirees Visa (SRRV) holder under the Philippine Retirement Act. 
  5. 47A2 Visa holder under the Balik-Scientist Program of the DOST.