InternationalSexGuide - Philippine Residency and/or Permanent Visa

08-06-10 at 17:47	#175
Stroker Ace88 Senior Member Reports: 88	Tourist Visa Extention I have a question about the standard 21 day tourist visa everyone is issued on arrival, and the way to go about getting an extention to stay in the Philippines. I have always kept my trips to the Philippines at or under the 21 day visa limit, or made a visa run to Thailand in the past to get an additional 21 day visa upon return to the Philippines. I have took the time to RTFF, but I just want to ask a few question incase I missed something. First I plan on staying in the Philippines for around 60 days at one time. I also plan on doing alot of traveling to some of the outer islands and more remote places. Where exactly can I obtain the visa extention? Is the visa extention only available at international airport point of entries, or can I get it at a government office somewhere? Can I pay a visa service to get the extention for me, and is this a good idea? How much does the visa extention cost? Do I need to fill out additional forms or submit a valid reason for the extention? How many days does the visa extention grant me and is the additional days tagged on to the end of the original 21 day tourist visa or only valid from the day of the application for extention? What if I have only been in the Philippines for 15 days, but since I plan to spend two weeks on some of the more remote islands, is it ok to apply for the extention even when the current tourist visa is still valid? I just want to make sure and get advice from someone who has already gone through the visa renewal process before booking my flights.
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08-03-10 at 21:06	#174
Dameon Regular Member Reports: 19	Retirement Guide Hello all, Just wondering if any board members have run across a good retirement guide to the Phils? Covering real estate; condo tels, visa requirements, health care, banking, common scams, etc, an insider guide so to speak. I have seen lots of info from various sources on the net covering the above topics, but not in an condensed user easy version. Thanks, Dameon
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08-01-10 at 14:39

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Westcoast1

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Cp, Pal

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Originally Posted by Fastpiston

Regarding Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines credit card problems (and other problems with your credit card being used in-country). You can solve almost all of these problems by calling the card issuer (the bank that issued the card) FIRST (before making any reservations or traveling there), and tell them what countries you will be flying in (or thru) and what dates you will be flying CP. The customer service rep will remove the fraud-protections from your credit card for that timeframe and countries. Use the number on the back of the card. Works like a charm for me, and when I forget to do it, I pay the price.

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08-01-10 at 14:22

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Thaifun

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Originally Posted by John W Boy

Does anyone have information on getting an SSRV in Cebu?

the office is in Manila. Get their phone number from the web and give them a call. Always try to get the info from the original source.

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07-27-10 at 21:34

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Originally Posted by Thaifun

you're welcome. Look, Ii m traveling a lot and stayed in many different places. Never ever I saw such a good service and never ever such a welcoming office staff. In Thailand you're treated as a criminal suspect if not sub-human once you stand in front of immigration. And it is there that the tea money culture is ripe. I would not doubt it if posters could report similar stories from other places.

In other words, the offer made by this shadowy and recently signed up person is based on the assumption that interested parties know about such deals in other places and have zero experience with the SRRV office staff.

I have the visa. It took my 2 months because I was traveling and could not do it asap.

A reasonable schedule for you would be like that:

Prepare yourself with some cash on hand. You will need around 1500 US for fees (but only if you want to pay right away, no need for that though), have the police fee ready in small notes in Peso, bring around 3K Peso for medical bills and taxi. Go to the office, let them talk you through the process. If you're ok, immediately do the police check. It takes about 2 weeks to get the ok.

Importantly, make sure you go there at 9 sharp in the morning to avoid waiting in line. Take a number at the entrance even if the guy is not there or wait for him. Often he is not there. The first time I simply waited without the number. The staff was embarrassed and got me a low number then. The office is the Citibank tower right at the Ayala triangle. They ask for a piece of ID to enter and upstairs you will need your passport. So give them some other government issued ID as you want to avoid running up and down in the elevators.

If you feel confident about the police business, do the medical check right away. They pick you up at the place and you pay the taxi. Takes about 2 hrs. Then go back and get a letter explaining your need for a time deposit account with an approved bank. They have the list. Take the letter or if this takes too long go to the bank and open an account (I don't think I paid one single cent for that). Then report to the office which bank you decided on. They will fax the letter but later you need to bring the original from the office. The bank needs some photos, xeroxes your passport and also wants an address. The office needs around 12 photos. You might like to pay fees now or better postpone the 1400 US payment.

After two weeks you know about the police and medical reports. Medical takes 1 day, maybe 2 workdays. Now pay the fee in the office and transfer the money to the bank. Make sure the banks don't deduct transaction fees. But you never know. So bring some small US bills with you to cover small fees in cash there. They really want the 50K and not 49. 988 US. Open a savings account for your interested to be deposited into. It's free.

Submit your bank statement to the office together with passport. It takes another 10 working days (max. Mine took 7) for you visa to be issued and inserted. You can call in order to avoid unnecessary visits.

Then pick up you're visa and new ID card. The I'd card is free for the 1st year, thereafter 10 US per year. You might like to pay 20 US to get a 3 yr validity. In other words, for the next three years no contact with anyone!

You will need of course an address in RP to be registered. I gave that of a friend and it was no issue at all.

I m sure that a wife who is a RP citizen will be helpful as well as kids. I m a single bachelor. The nurses at the medical center were all over me and I had to protect my cell phone number like my life. Of course they know for sure all they needed to know: single, healthy, 45 magnum hidden behind the zipper.

So for those hopeless bachelors: You even might get married to a certified nurse 30 yrs younger than you while going through the process.

Also, make sure you had enough sex the night before. Some of the office ladies are smoking hot. It is difficult to move through the place with a hard-on. Trust me on this. In other words, if you just want to sit in an aircon place and watch some really good looking women. That office is the place to go. Free cold water etc is on offer and just lean back, relax, and enjoy the view. When I had to go there I never felt that I was wasting time during the wait. Married men, of course, are advised to show up alone. Otherwise trouble might be brewing.

As for the special offer. I think a special fuck off is due.

Does anyone have information on getting an SSRV in Cebu?

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07-14-10 at 22:59

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A question on that

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Originally Posted by Red Kilt

You can get an on-arrival visa good for 21 days. After that you can go to any Bureau of Immigration office (there are many around the Phils) and get an extension for 38 days without any checks on your record. No need to leave the Phils for that.

Any further extensions after the 59 days are now a bit more complicated.

The biggest problem might be the boxes you have to tick when you fill out the arrival card. I cannot remember whether it asks if you have ever been convicted for anything in another country or not. I don't think it does.

I'm planning to stay in the Philippines for 6 Weeks to be with my Gf and daughter! If I read this post correctly upon arrival at the airport I can go to local Bureau of Immigration office in manila to extend my stay for additional 21 days that be 6 Weeks total, Instead of filing visa application and mail it to the Phillippines Embassy in LA California? What would be better?

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07-01-10 at 16:53

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Cebu Pacific

Miracle of miracles, last week I actually booked two flights on Cebu Pacific using US credit card. Tried booking Phillipines Airlines and the credit card did not work.

I was surprised, had not worked before.

Cheapy

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Originally Posted by Fastpiston

Making a few points on what I have been reading:

Singapore and KL are also options from Clark using Tiger and Air Asia respectively. Cebu Pacific has an ongoing problem accepting foreign credit cards. Most other budget airlines do not have such a problem.

On taking a marriage visa, note that you will have to pay the Philippine residence exit tax every time you travel. That mounts up in cost. You do not need to pay that Philippine citizens exit tax if you have an annual tourist visa or a retirement visa. If you have a 59 day visitors visa and wish to extend it, the fees have gone up - it is now just about the same cost to fly to HKG, SIN or KUL and have a break.

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07-01-10 at 08:07

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Originally Posted by El Greco

I think Hong Kong or Bangkok might be a better and cheaper option. Check this out.

http://www.cebupacificair.com/

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06-20-10 at 21:34

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Originally Posted by Red Kilt

t it actually raises a relevant point especially if the wife is a filipina.
Being married to a filipina gives me a Spouse Visa which has all the same advantages as a special SSRV visa without the need to pay any money.

That is not in reality true. It looks that way on paper, but. . .The special SSRV is like gold. There is unwritten protection with it. If you have the highest one, damn. Cops know what it is and you don't have some of the issues regular people have. Talk to someone who has it.

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06-20-10 at 16:26

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El Greco

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Originally Posted by Gallantnitez

I have considered periodic flights to Guam or Taiwan to renew my passport stamp. Is this doable? .

I think Hong Kong or Bangkok might be a better and cheaper option. Check this out.

http://www.cebupacificair.com/

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06-20-10 at 16:11

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Thaifun

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Originally Posted by Red Kilt

Perchance you misunderstood my intent Thaifun.

I was NOT suggesting that a guy should marry INSTEAD of getting an SSRV.
Guys who want a long-stay visa and who are without a wife are far better following your suggestions to get a valid and legitimate SSRV
I was merely indicating that IF you already have a filipina wife or intend to acquire one any time soon then the Spouse Visa gives the same advantages without tying up 10,000, 20,000 or whatever USD in an SSRV.

This thread already canvassed the rather murky waters of the destination of your SSRV in the event of your inevitable demise, whether expected or unexpected.
Anyway - your essential main point about the route to follow to get a valid SSRV instead of going with some fixer was well-established and I support it.

We agree, I just thought that some smart guy might think that the 20 or 50K in a RP bank are a riskier venture than being married locally. Thus my short hint.

What did your friend have to say about the nurses? I almost felt like in a japanese movie but then the examination was done by a male doctor which spoiled all anticipation...

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06-20-10 at 15:02

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I have been curious about Philippines for some time but have been unable to get straight answers from most sources - probably because I cannot offer straight information to most people. I am an ex-felon in the US with an old felony record that I am concerned could interfere with any travel plans. I have read that travelers can stay in the RP for 21 days without a visa and can extend to 90 days with visa. Question 1: can I qualify for a visa? Question 2: What are my options? I have considered periodic flights to Guam or Taiwan to renew my passport stamp. Is this doable? What is the typical method for immigration for most expats in the RP, and more importantly, can an expat expect the same benefits?

I am also interested in sailing the Pacific and am curious if anyone is familiar with the port entry regulations in the PH. Thank you.

As far as I know, only the People's Republic of China and Australia inquire of criminal status for a tourist visa applicant, as both of these countries require visas pre-arrival. I am not aware of any "visa on arrival" countries that ask such question if you hold a U.S. or E.U. passport. If you plan anything further, you want to consult a local lawyer who handles immigration matters in the destination country. My advice is not to volunteer anything, but never provide false information. Providing false information on immigration forms can be a serious offense in some countries, like the U.S., and you may do time prior to the deportation.

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06-20-10 at 14:51

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Thanks for the flowers!
Keep in mind that a pinay wife has literally free access to your cash and 50% is anyhow legally all hers.
Makes no sense to marry if you can afford the visa and keep your assets protected.

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06-20-10 at 11:03

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Sammon

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Originally Posted by Gallantnitez

I have never heard of any criminal record checks done for visa on entry in any country unless your name is listed as wanted on the interpol. If you apply for a visa at the embassy it is possible that they check.
If you are thinking of immigrating to PHI you need to contact a local lawyer to weigh your options. Do not go by various advices from people.

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06-20-10 at 10:51

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Thaifun

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Thaifun - your post #152 was excellent and very accurate. I have a middle-aged bachelor friend with plenty of cash who has just gone through the process, and he verifies your account, including the anecdotes about hot nurses and clerical assistants.

Your point about married men (quoted above) is clearly made in jest but it actually raises a relevant point especially if the wife is a filipina.
Being married to a filipina gives me a Spouse Visa which has all the same advantages as a special SSRV visa without the need to pay any money.
The process to get the Spouse Visa was also much simpler than I anticipated, because the BoI has really sorted out a lot of its red tape under Commissioner Libanan and it was a very straight forward process.
I raised this in case there are any guys out there with a pinay wife who are contemplating living here and may be under a misapprehension that they need to get an SSRV too.

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