@MikeHall
English expat in the Philippines
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About me
English
Lives in Baguio City, Cordillera
Speaks English
Registration: 22 February 2019
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Problem with return trip from Philippines to Hong Kong by MikeHall
Hi, This is my first post. I’m am a retired British person currently on an extended tourist visa here in the Philippines. I have been here just over 6 months and also have a Tourist class ACR1 card. It is my intention to retire here. I have ...
It happened in Hong Kong in February. I was prepared for last weeks trip to Singapore. I also went to Singapore last July and no one asked anything. This time around they got me with the fully automated service. So be warned guys! Read More
Problem with return trip from Philippines to Hong Kong by MikeHall
Hi, This is my first post. I’m am a retired British person currently on an extended tourist visa here in the Philippines. I have been here just over 6 months and also have a Tourist class ACR1 card. It is my intention to retire here. I have ...
Thanks Bruce, I used the BestOnward ticket service. I did a return trip from Clark to Singapore last week. At Changi, Singapore the automated check-in system printed an additional note on my boarding pass telling me to get it authorised. The ... Read More
Toxic Neighbor by GuestPoster2704
Pretty intense over here last night. Neighbor throws a birthday party, sets up a tent in the road blocking the street, plays videoke extremely loud. I ask them to move their vehicle blocking our garage entrance so my wife could get her scooter ...
You really need a gated community with Security guards or even a condo in a really good development again with security plus off- secure parking. Read More
Toxic Neighbor by GuestPoster2704
Pretty intense over here last night. Neighbor throws a birthday party, sets up a tent in the road blocking the street, plays videoke extremely loud. I ask them to move their vehicle blocking our garage entrance so my wife could get her scooter ...
Hi, he is in the wrong but he will think he lost face last night in front of his friends which is a very serious issue to people in the Philippines. It can lead to all sorts of trouble in the future for you in the neighbourhood. Even though he ... Read More
How to Deal with Filipino City Air Pollution by moonunit0103
Hi, In the 8 weeks I have been here in the Philippines, I have been shocked at the level of air pollution, especially in the cities. Manila and Cebu are especially bad, but Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Ormoc, and Tacloban are dirty also, causing me to ...
Hi, Air pollution is a major problem in the cities and the provinces. I live in Baguio City and the politicians here promote it as a clean, cool fresh air place in the Cordilleras. It’s far from the truth. Traffic congestion is very bad here ... Read More
Problem with return trip from Philippines to Hong Kong by MikeHall
Hi, This is my first post. I’m am a retired British person currently on an extended tourist visa here in the Philippines. I have been here just over 6 months and also have a Tourist class ACR1 card. It is my intention to retire here. I have ...
Thank you for your advice. I’ll be using them in future. Mike Read More
Another Visa question by Reviral
I have booked a trip to the Philippines but in my haste managed to book 34 days, flights paid for. I don't have time to get another passport photo, bank statements, and a notarized signature plus the time it takes to process and return the visa. ...
Hi, It will not be a problem. I have flown with Etihad many times on a 90 day return ticket and neither the airline or Immigration have ever challenged this. You will be given the normal 30 day visa on arrival. If you are asked about your return ... Read More
Problem with return trip from Philippines to Hong Kong by MikeHall
Hi, This is my first post. I’m am a retired British person currently on an extended tourist visa here in the Philippines. I have been here just over 6 months and also have a Tourist class ACR1 card. It is my intention to retire here. I have ...
Hi , Thank you for the reply. I’m going to Singapore in about 4 weeks so I think I need to have a cheap single booking many months ahead to cover me. I’ll regard this as a departure tax! I’ll start looking for the cheapest fares. ... Read More
Problem with return trip from Philippines to Hong Kong
Hi, This is my first post. I’m am a retired British person currently on an extended tourist visa here in the Philippines. I have been here just over 6 months and also have a Tourist class ACR1 card. It is my intention to retire here. I have ... Read More