Canounggoy
American expat in the Philippines
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14
About me
American
Lives in Paranaque
Registration: 19 January 2019
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Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
What specific law you talking about? If that was the case there would be foreigners owning land and I have never heard of that. I don't think foreigners can own land. In fact a condo building must have 60 percent of the condos owned by ... Read More
US Tourist Visa for Girlfriend by moonunit0103
Hi, On my 3rd week in Philippines, currently in Dumaguerte, with a lady I chatted with on FC. Things are progressing and we are getting quite attached to each other. I still have 5 weeks left here, with Siquijor, Bohol, Boracay, and her home in ...
Technically I guess your right if you want to spend extra time and money. (Also, if you have filed two or more K1 visa petitions at any time in the past, you will need to apply for a waiver. So, although you can technically apply for unlimited K1 ... Read More
US Tourist Visa for Girlfriend by moonunit0103
Hi, On my 3rd week in Philippines, currently in Dumaguerte, with a lady I chatted with on FC. Things are progressing and we are getting quite attached to each other. I still have 5 weeks left here, with Siquijor, Bohol, Boracay, and her home in ...
Thinking you are allowed two fiancee Visa in your life time. I had one in 1982, she passed away last year after 36 years of marriage. Just for fun was thinking to ask immigration If my number went back up to two. Read More
Sharing: 6 months visitor Visa extension by Richard Yan
Just done another 6 months visa extension. Total costs 7800 peso. Fast transaction. Time spend in office- 90 mins.
I messengered BI and they said no mutiple entry. But ask another person they may say yes. Still researching it. Read More
ATM fees by Canounggoy
Was trying to limit my Swabb ATM withdrawals cause sometimes those computers see something and shut off your stuff. Had to hit it hard last couple of weeks,so I looked it up. (Unlimited ATM fee rebates apply to cash withdrawals using your Visa debit ...
What's the catch. I will check it out Although ATM withdrawals cost us money, we give you £200 a month in international ATM withdrawals for free. Anything over £200 attracts a small 2% fee to help us cover our costs. The catch after ... Read More
Insight on relationship by taiko1989
Hi, guys. I'm portuguese, 29, and I have been in a relationship with a gorgeous filipina woman (33) since May last year. She works as a financial advisor at a reputable ensurance company operating in the Philippines (won't divulge it here ...
Say Dude, their phones come attached to there hands when they are born here. They are texting while taking a dump. If she wanted to get in touch she would. Move on, maybe she just changed her mind and doesn't want to tell you. Different ways of ... Read More
ATM fees
Was trying to limit my Swabb ATM withdrawals cause sometimes those computers see something and shut off your stuff. Had to hit it hard last couple of weeks,so I looked it up. (Unlimited ATM fee rebates apply to cash withdrawals using your Visa debit ... Read More
VISA extension for 6 months by TerryGF
Hi, I am going to Cebu in July and I want to stay 6 months after my first 29 extension. Do I need to show proof of travel from the country when I apply for the extra 6 months? Thanks
When I get the LSVV I will ask about exit and reintry and not starting the process over again. Take your time on the marriage, no divorce Philippines, if your married in another country and divorce there think they recognize that divorce now though. Read More
VISA extension for 6 months by TerryGF
Hi, I am going to Cebu in July and I want to stay 6 months after my first 29 extension. Do I need to show proof of travel from the country when I apply for the extra 6 months? Thanks
So Nov 10 2018 I arrived with a return ticket for March 31, 2019, no problem BOI didn't ask to see ticket or anything. So I am still here and this is the current hahahaha process how I have it figured Arrive your exempt from visa 30 ... Read More
Should I Retire to Cebu City? by Nostidamus
I have been living in Thailand for 12 years now and I have decided to try pastures anew. I am a divorced man in my seventies but am told I look much younger - flatterers all of them! I am arriving in the Philippines on 12 Sep, but have not got a ...
Check out YouTube Amazing Philippines, he reviews a bunch of condos he is older guy,about your age I think Also Chris in Cebu, for general feel of Cebu City 400$ for rent,no problem,watch.out for details, condo fees, electricity, ... Read More
New Member by TerryGF
Hi All, I will be coming to Cebu in July and hopefully it will be permanent. I have been a school teacher in International schools in Central America for the past two years. Not sure if I want to teach anymore unless its just teaching English. I ...
Teaching English here is a whole different immigration issue than staying Long term on tourist visa. They don't want foreigners to work,even if you have to work Visa. I think it's required they look for Philippine citizen first. Teaching in ... Read More
VISA extension for 6 months by TerryGF
Hi, I am going to Cebu in July and I want to stay 6 months after my first 29 extension. Do I need to show proof of travel from the country when I apply for the extra 6 months? Thanks
To clearify I think the airport immigration May have all your information in their computer system From the airlines. So immigration knows already if the airline has verified onward ticket. Don't know for sure but thinking that's how it ... Read More
Immigration Wrong Stamp by geoffy
Im a former natural born filipino and now a us citizen. I arrived in the Philippines on September18, 2018 but I just now noticed that the "stay until" is wrong. The person on immigration wrote September 18, 2018. Arrived on Spetember 18 ...
Your natural Born citizen you get the BB don't need dual citizenship it's for former citizen. Either they looked and talked to you or you showed expired Philippines passport or something so they you BB or tried to hehe. Thinking the airport ... Read More
VISA extension for 6 months by TerryGF
Hi, I am going to Cebu in July and I want to stay 6 months after my first 29 extension. Do I need to show proof of travel from the country when I apply for the extra 6 months? Thanks
Onward ticket needed to board plane to come here. At airport I think the information is in their computer is why they never ask to see onward ticket. Once you're in PI probably no one will ever ask about onward ticket. Thinking only main office ... Read More