FILIPINO TEACHERS IN PNG
1. The DepEd would process a "family visa" which means I can go there with my husband聽 ( an AB-Economics graduate here in the Phil but experienced as Sales Associate) and my daughter ( a grade 8 student).Is it not hard for him to land a job and process a work visa in Port Moresby? How long is the processing of work permit for a dependant pass holder? will it takes months? or just weeks? ( I couldn't find specific length of time in processing/ changing the permit status.
2.The gov't didn't offer transportation allowance. Is it possible that they have to give us a housing accommodation near my workplace? how safe is it to walk (daytime) at Port Moresby area?
3. I am thrifty and contented living a simple life. How much will be the estimated cost of living for the three(3) of us? considering that we have to pay for our water and electric bills?
4. Regarding the internet issue ( because we'll be leaving our two(2) college sons in the Phil, we need to communicate with them even via skype. How much will be the estimated cost of internet, let's say 3 hours a day?
I need to read your advise ASAP. We'll be signing contract at the end of this month, so prior to that date, I can compute and should know if going out from here could be an advantage or not. Please light up my mind. Thanks you very much.
Ms. Lei
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Welcome to 大咖福利影院.
I will try to answer your questions
1 Your husband may be lucky and get a job but do not count on it. He would not be allowed to work on your visa.If he does get an offer he will have to leave the country to get a work permit as this cannot be done in country. This may take a month or 4 months there is no time frame for this.
2 They do not have to give you accommodation near the school. On the contract you will see it only offers accommodation. They may have a bus that would take you to work but you would have to clarify this with them. Public transport is not too safe if traveling any long distance.and I would not be walking too far by myself ( I lived聽 and worked in Moresby for 2 years )聽 How safe is the accommodation and do they have security guards full time.
Does the accommodation come fully furnished or not ?? If not this will cost you a lot.
You may have to ask around the other teachers as to how they get to and from work.聽 You may be able to share with them if they have a vehicle.
3 Cost of living depends on your lifestyle. Try for cost of living聽 Electricity costa are high, especially as you will be using air conditioning there due to high temperatures and humidity.
4 Internet is not the best but if you Google 'internet service providers port moresby'聽 you will be able to get an idea of costs. They have packages available.
I suggest you also Google 'indian clubs or communities port moresby ' and contact someone.
Safety is a big issue and you have to always be aware of your surroundings, don't wear flash jewelry etc and be very careful when using an ATM.
I am not trying to put you off going but just to make you aware of things in general. I have been coming and going from the for many years so I do have some knowledge of the place.
Please ensure your safety once you will come in to mainland.聽 If it is in East New Britain then we have no security problem.聽 People here are like our culture.聽 Strong family ties then respect to women and elders.聽 You can walk alone all over the place very safe.
I work in civil construction on mine sites.
Ask ko LNG anong mas magandang tourist visa or dependent visa?
Young husband ko ngwwork na dyan tpos ako andito s singapore kso mg end na din ang work ko by end of the month. Gusto ng asawa ko punta na LNG ako drtso ng Papua instead umuwi ng pinas!?
Pa advise namn San ako mga kabayan!!!
Cam_elli wrote:Hello po!
Ask ko LNG anong mas magandang tourist visa or dependent visa?
Young husband ko ngwwork na dyan tpos ako andito s singapore kso mg end na din ang work ko by end of the month. Gusto ng asawa ko punta na LNG ako drtso ng Papua instead umuwi ng pinas!?
Pa advise namn San ako mga kabayan!!!
Hi,
It would be best if you come in dependant visa rather tourist visa, because as all tourist visa's are, it will still be scrutinized of your intention to come here. Easy processing din naman ang dependent visa provided you have all the docs available.
All the best!
Cam_elli wrote:Salamat kabayan....pero any idea how long ang processing ng dependent visa? Nalilito tuloy ako. Kc sbi ng hubby ko tourist na LNG muna daw. Just in case may makuha ako na work dyan eh exit na LNG muna ako Australia. Possible ba yun? Kc dito sa singapore possible Nman ung exit instead uwi ng pinas. Eh dyan kaya sa Png?
As this is an English speaking forum could you please post in ENGLISH only. That way other members can understand your post and perhaps offer information or advice.
Thank you.
聽 I am also a teacher and heard from a very reliable source that my work assignment will be at Vanimo province. Have you heard of this place before? Pls give me a little info about the place. In my google search, i found out that it is last province next to the border(Indonesia). Is it a safe place? Is it safe to bring my daughters (16 y.o and 13 y.o)?聽 I am hypertensive and is quite worried about my health. Is the hospital in Vanimo okay? You mentioned that teachers are usually housed within the sch premises, it actually sounded comforting. I just wish that that would be true in our case. And lastly, what are the challenges that a teacher (English subject-secondary) should expect on the first few months?
聽 聽 聽Thank you so much for taking time to read and.hopefully answer my queries(and worries). By the way, I heard from the agency in Manila that Ivali is not with Deped anymore but your other friend still is. God bless!
Hi.. Madam.I am also one of the applicant in PNG just like what you have applied for, but my deployment place in PNG is in LaE City. As of now the agency assigned to process our documents told us before that within this month (january 2015) is our departure.
But currently they requested again a copy of my NSO Birth Certficate because the previous that i have submitted was rejected but last october they told us that everything is on process, and now they requested a copy which i think is too late already for the process of the visa.
May i know if how long is the processing of visa? Whoever have an idea pls... make a reply.
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