Relocation to Philippines

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pacer Member

Member since 21 May 2012

pacerMember21 May 2012 05:38:00

Dear all,
I am planning to relocate to the Phils. I am Swiss currently based in Hong Kong.
Relocation to Phils is not as easy as I thought and thus I am seeking some advise from anyone who has moved to the Phils before.
The big issue I have is the relocation of my personal effects. As I read many expats are staying in the Phils just on a tourist visa but this has customs implications on the import of personal effects. The customs duties are huge.
Has anyone ever moved their personal belongings to the Phils without an investor's visa, a retirement visa and not being married to a Philippine citizen? Is there any way around these fees.
Furthermore if anyone has any good references for a relocation company I'd highly appreciate that.
I thank you for any information and experiences anyone might be able to share with me on this topic.

pinaymentor ViP

Member since 07 January 2010

pinaymentorViP22 May 2012 06:29:25

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Hi there! How much of personal belongings are you talking about? Please PM me the details so we can help you properly, unless you prefer to get your information out in the open, that's fine too. I will send you two relocation companies who are both International but are based here in Manila.

Pinaymentor

pacer Member

Member since 21 May 2012

pacerMember23 May 2012 03:21:18

Dear Pinaymentor,

Thank you for your information provided. From quotes that I got from intl. relocation companies the estimate is approx. 580 cuft, although I believe the actual should be lower (500 cuft).
I would appreciate if you could advise the contacts of the local relocation companies.
Thanks again.

Phil Challan Active member

Member since 30 April 2012

Phil ChallanActive member23 May 2012 03:39:17

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bootsuu Member

Member since 17 June 2012

bootsuuMember27 July 2012 07:04:56

Hi. Iam a Filipina and was an expatriate in in Dubai and other parts of the Middle East so I understand the situation you are in now. I can help you with the immigration matters as long as you tell me the purpose of your coming to the Philippines. You can send me email in this address:lenarlante@gmail.com. unless you want your information go on public I do not mind. Good Luck

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