- 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
- Foreign passport holder with 13G and 13A Visa.
- Dual citizens.
- Special Resident Retirees Visa (SRRV) holder under the Philippine Retirement Act.
- 47A2 Visa holder under the Balik-Scientist Program of the DOST.