Rex71
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian, Married with children
Registration: 17 July 2021
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Child Exit Clearance Certificate by jamesacroft321
Hello,I am in a bit of a difficult situation.I have been in the Philippines for about 6 years now, with my partner, with whom I have two children.My partner and myself are not married, and she is married to someone else.We wish for my children to ...
@Calif-Native I have travelled in and out of the country with my son having only an Australian passport and a Philippine citizen certificate Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@Dane Juju Just as long as you remember that no good deed that you do in this country goes unpunished and accept that. Read More
Balikbayan visa by Michaelm54
Im married to a Filipina, we’ve been here in the Philippines for 9 months and built a house on a Balikbayan visa. Does anyone know if we can get a new 1 year Balikbayan stay by leaving the country on a short trip out of the country and coming ...
@Michaelm54 yes you can do that or you can extend for 6 months without leaving Read More
Do I need a ROM for a 9A visa as a foreign spouse? by Arcadieus
The consulates are pretty useless when it comes to information and I just wanna make sure I can get in via the 9A visa. Also, they are saying it's a single issue visa but does anyone know if I can get it extended?
You can get in with a 9a visa if you have a philpina spouse. Can renew for up to 3 years. Read More
American moving to the Philippines by csisk2022
First time living abroad, hoping to get any pointers for first time living in the Philippines. Also any additional information about my tourist visa would be helpful.
John Seymour NT realty Read More
In Quarantine Hotel by Moon Dog
Jovy and I left Atlanta at 2:30pm on Delta. The girl at check in asked if we scheduled a hotel and swab test and date of our return flights but didn't ask to see anything in writing. The plane left on time and was 20 minutes early into Incheon ...
You need to go through the same lane if you want a balikbayan visa Read More
In Quarantine Hotel by Moon Dog
Jovy and I left Atlanta at 2:30pm on Delta. The girl at check in asked if we scheduled a hotel and swab test and date of our return flights but didn't ask to see anything in writing. The plane left on time and was 20 minutes early into Incheon ...
When I came back a little while ago found the prebooking with the red Cross QR was a was of time. Never used it. Made to sit down fill out a form and wait to be tested. Luckily because I was one of the first off the plane I was number 3 in line. ... Read More
Australian age pension by Rex71
I am living in the Philippines on a long term basis and receiving the Australian age pension. I have been told that once Centrelink decides that I am out of Australia on a permanent or long term basis they will stop indexation of my pension. Does ...
Thanks Bruce good to hear. Read More
Australian age pension by Rex71
I am living in the Philippines on a long term basis and receiving the Australian age pension. I have been told that once Centrelink decides that I am out of Australia on a permanent or long term basis they will stop indexation of my pension. Does ...
Hi In the case of Australia the age pension is increased twice a year in March and September in line with cost of living increases in Oz. Read More
Australian age pension by Rex71
I am living in the Philippines on a long term basis and receiving the Australian age pension. I have been told that once Centrelink decides that I am out of Australia on a permanent or long term basis they will stop indexation of my pension. Does ...
Hi yes there is no problem with getting the pension. The amount you get is subject to the working life rule. If you have worked 35 years in Oz you get the full amount less some supplements. If you are married you get half the married rate which is ... Read More
Australian age pension
I am living in the Philippines on a long term basis and receiving the Australian age pension. I have been told that once Centrelink decides that I am out of Australia on a permanent or long term basis they will stop indexation of my pension. Does ... Read More