Harbred6051
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 29 July 2020
Activity
Leaving apartment before end of period by pva74
hi dear friends.i need to leave my apartment before my end of contract (February 2025).i want to leave end of October 2024.my friend say, you can go in jail if you leave before !!!how can i need to find the truth?thanks for your helpPas
No one goes to jail over an apt lease, esp if theyve paid cash upfront for all the months theyre gonna be staying there.. Read More
Bank Account by ShueArie
I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...
Yep..Its all about connections & who u know!... Read More
13 A visa - Permanent - What would happen if I separate from my wife by Geraldhere
I am a holder of 13A permanent Visa in the Philippines. My wife an I are living separately (no legal process yet) at the moment and I will file for divorce in future (outside Philippines). If this happens what would be the status of my 13A visa, 1. ...
@danfinn. My understanding is that if one is from USA (or another western country like Canada Australia or england they get 30 days "free" upon arrival (assuming coming in on a tourist visa), THEN can extend it another 29 days before having to ... Read More
Car purchases in Philippines by onefogarty
Hey!Anyone know how easy or complicated it is for a foreigner to buy a car in the Philippines? I’m thinking of buying a new SUV like a fortuner or something along those lines. Is vehicle insurance expensive? I’ve heard that if one ...
That Camaro looks almost like the General Lee, except blue! Does it hurdle creeks? Lol. Read More
Bank Account by ShueArie
I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...
@tphgawn Yes...at some banks they will open a bank acct for an expat provided they are already married to a PH citizen... Read More
Bank Account by ShueArie
I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...
@ShueArie. If your fiancee is a PH citizen she can obviously open a bank acct in her name. I dont believe expats / foreigners can open one unless theyve been here min of 6 months, AND have at least an ACR card, OR either an SRRV OR a 13A perm ... Read More
(Spousal) 13A Expiration Date by Enzyte Bob
My 13A doesn't expire until February 2026, I was wondering the process when the time comes to renew. What paperwork is involved?I've done a Google search and their is so much incorrect information. Even some have posted on their website that the 13A ...
I always thought the 13A permanent resident visa was in a wallet size card form that was stamped to a page in ones passport, not a stamp in the passport...or am i mistaken? Anyway i am aware it never expires until or unless one gets separated, ... Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, ½ûÂþÌìÌà defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (when they should be posted in dedicated ...
What is the website address? Read More
Foreigners registering as aliens by Col Rootentoot
Perhaps of interest:Bureau of Immigration: 153,651 foreigners registered as aliens in 2024By SHERYLIN UNTALAN, GMA Integrated News, Published March 10, ...
@Enzyte Bob. Dont forget those canned Hormel tamales! Cant beat em! Read More
Direct deposit to the Philippines from US by whackerdog123
I know that this is possible now, but I have a few questions. My wife went to her bank here in Cebu and asked about this. The bank (metro bank) told her that she wouldn't be allowed on my bank account since it's a pension account, WTF!. How is ...
@danfinnThe SSA MAY allow SS $ to be deposited into joint accts IN THE USA banks, but NOT in PH banks. Any SS $ direct deposited in a PH bank acct, the acct can only be in the expat/retirees name, even if married to a filipina citizen. This is to ... Read More
Direct deposit to the Philippines from US by whackerdog123
I know that this is possible now, but I have a few questions. My wife went to her bank here in Cebu and asked about this. The bank (metro bank) told her that she wouldn't be allowed on my bank account since it's a pension account, WTF!. How is ...
My understanding is that if an expat (married or not) retired & living in the PH wants their SS $ direct deposited into a PH bank, then the acct has to be in the recipients name only, they are not allowed to have a debit nor atm card tied to ... Read More
Contact advocate for a SRR visa by Michaelm54
I’ve used the balikbayan privilege visa for two years. I’m going to Vietnam for 10 days and extend it another year. For me, a SRR visa looks like a good choice because I don’t mind parking $10k USD that my wife can collect if I ...
One can keep getting a new BB stamp in their passport IF they keep leaving the country before the 12th month is up. They leave for a min of 24 hours, then reenter (WITH THEIR SPOUSE ON THE SAME INBOUND FLIGHT, THATS THE KEY...) & keep renewing ... Read More
Local ideas by PalawOne
`Four tyres and spray paint .. diy security `
His grocery bill must run you into the poor house? Lol. Read More
Thinking of moving to the philippines. by nonngratum
I have lived in thailand for nearly19 years how does it compare to the philippines.uk pension office told me my pension would be unfrozen.anyone here lived in both countries.thank you.
@Lotus Eater In the U.S., one can start getting a smaller Soc Security benefit at an earlier age (62), OR one can wait til 65 or 67 & get a larger benefit. Read More
Starlink in Philippines .. $599 unit & $99 monthly for 200 Mbps by PalawOne
Musk’s Starlink internet service to be offered in the Philippines in Q1Reuters - February 4, ...
I agree. I'm not criticizing it..just stating a fact that only the more affluent Filipinos such as those living in Cebu Manila Mikati n BGC may be able to afford it. But it is only one of many companies to get hi speed internet from...there's still ... Read More