fernandosdesign
Indian expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Pasig City
Registration: 31 March 2018
Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...
Hey there, it looks like you will have to live in Metro Manila! You could choose to live in BGC (which is basically mini Singapore). It's well maintained, has all the restaurants and cafes you could possibly desire, lots of open space. It is ... Read More
permanent visa for pakistani by GuestPoster140
after 1 year TRV pakistani can get Pemanent resident visa(PRV). if no what reason?
Indians get charged 37k plus for a TRV so don't tell me Pakistanis are discriminated against. lol Indians come here and fool around and flout immigration rules, work illegally etc. this is the reason. I'm an Indian. I don't feel ... Read More
Moving from the UK to The Philippines by bwfc122
Hi All, I need some help with moving from the UK to the Philippines. The story is that I am moving over there to be with my girlfriend who have been with for 3 years and visited her loads of times over the years, but now we have decided to live ...
Hey Jack, you will get a 30 days on arrival, which you can extend upto 3 years, either a month at a time or upto 6 months at a time. Regarding working online, you just work as it is kind of a grey area which cannot be regulated. There is no ... Read More
Need urgent job
Sorry, its not easy finding a job in the Philippines from abroad. If you are already living in the Philippines you can look for work. Read More
Indians on SRRV in Philippines
You might be the only one who is attempting this my friend :) I think you should get a tourist visa, go to the Philippines and get the process started. There is no restriction on nationality as far as the SRRV is concerned as long as you have the ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
As far as I know, you would need to get in touch with an attorney to liaise with immigration to get off the blacklist. The previous poster seems to have some experience with this. Read More
The pet culture in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in the Philippines just to make sure that their ...
You have all the pet services you need if you live in the big cities. I am not sure about the smaller towns. I guess the most common would be the ever faithful and trustworthy askal. The native dogs adopted from the streets. Whatever pet you fancy, ... Read More
Living cost in Philliphines
Hello there, I assume you are Indian because you mentioned 'lac'. Yes 160,000 pesos is a very good income in the Philippines compared to most people. Most Filipinos live on much less. How good this amount is depends on which area you want to ... Read More
Steps how my indian husband & our babies can go to philippines
Hello, your kids can get Philippine citizenship and you can do that in Saudi Arabia itself at the Philippine embassy. You cannot get dual citizenship because India doesnt recognize dual citizenship. They will have to give up their Indian citizenship ... Read More
Is there anywhere in this entire country that offers peace and quiet? by GuestPoster2704
[Preface: Sorry guys if this post belongs in another section, but it isn't just about moving or housing, it is about seeking shared experiences and finding solutions to this issue, while asking anyone who may know the answer to the main question ...
Seems to me you just need to move to a different subdivision! :) For example, I lived in a subdivision in Pasig, in the heart of the city and it was very quiet there, no videoke, no noisy neighbors, nothing. Yeah it has high speed boradband as well. ... Read More
Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze
Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...
I think the answer is simply because there is demand for it and the cost of property is high, thus demanding higher rents. A lot of the property market is dictated by the earning power of Filipinos working abroad, not middle class Filipinos working ... Read More
Where to live to commute to British School Manila within 30 - 40 mins
Hey Sean if we knew your budget we could make some suggestions. Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
To the OP. Have you tried sending your wife to the BI office in Manila, to enquire about your case? As far as I know the people there are very helpful and will help you figure out the right way to do this. This is the only way to proceed. Dont ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
All you guys fretting about being blacklisted for 3 months. 3 MONTHS! seriously? Cant you just wait for 3 months? Read More
Do you need T.R.V , AEP or both to work in the Philippines by crissone01
I applied for a CSR job here in manila in several comp.The good part is that i get called for the interview after submitting my resume,but midway in the interview,they tell me i cant be proceessed further because i dont have a work permit.. I ...
Hi there, you definitely don't need any employment permit if you are on a TRV. There is also no minimum salary requirement. The company you are applying to doesn't seem to be aware of this info. Read More
Living in Manila but getting paid at home... can it be done?
You know the answer to this and it is not an answer we can give you :) Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
The traffic is heavy to heavier to so frustrating you hate your life heavy. Apart from that It is all good :D I'm from India and it is a lot more orderly in the Philippines, trust me. Read More
Lost Visa! by Jazz14mg
I'm so careless about losing my Visa which actually expired what can I do to put things back to normal?
Philippine immigration is very understanding especially if you have ties to the Philippines. They are not there to tell you off or make things hard for you and are quite understanding. The only hassle might be the process, going up and down, filling ... Read More
Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62
Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...
This sounds dangerous especially since you are saying she lied in the past. There are many decent women who would love to meet a nice guy. I do not know your relationship but from the information you have provided, I would say, end it for your own ... Read More
Working in Makati City by Samanthachong
Hi, I am Samantha from Malaysia. I am considering an offer to work in Makati City, but not sure how is the lifestyle would be in the Philippines. What is the salary range for Malaysian expat in Makati City? Is the living cost in Makati City ...
Um..I lived on less than 100k and supporting a family of four in metro manila. lol. You can get a great studio apartment for 20k in makati or any upscale area in the city. The rest is up to you. You can have a great lifestyle with 50k. Read More
Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62
Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...
It is dangerous. Also, the Philippines does not have divorce YET (There is a divorce bill being passed in congress right now). You will technically be living with a married woman if you go through with this and it can lead to harassment and a case ... Read More
Jobs for Indians in Philippines (Manila) by masterappu
Hi. I am an Indian who have completed Masters degree in Electronics and Communication (Signal Processing and Embedded Systems). I have also completed my UG in Electrical and Electronics. Currently I am working in an IT firm. I would like to know ...
Stop all this nonsense guys. Do simple research if you want to find a job abroad and not pester people on forums with this nonsense. You WILL NOT find work in the Philippines unless you are married to a Philippine national. They are not handing our ... Read More
Experiences with regards to the cost of education by rikbak3
Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences. My wife, a Filipino, and myself (US citizen) are planning to retire in the Philippines in a few years. We have a daughter that will be in her first year of school around that time. I was wondering if ...
The students are an even mix of both. I heard that in recent batches there are more kids from private schools since they have the means and resources to prepare well for the entrance exam with private coaching, etc. Read More
Experiences with regards to the cost of education by rikbak3
Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences. My wife, a Filipino, and myself (US citizen) are planning to retire in the Philippines in a few years. We have a daughter that will be in her first year of school around that time. I was wondering if ...
Ladies and gentlemen I see a lot of erroneous info and misinformation in this thread so here is contribution. I have a kid in school so I have researched all the options. Do not consider public schools unless you really cannot afford private ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I am not sure how to edit my post, but i must mention that the 6k weekly budget is for food and groceries all from the supermarket. This is without any restrictions and buying good brands, a few imported, etc from robinsons or SM supermarket. Some ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Very useful thread for those looking to move here. I am giving my answers from the perspective of living in Pasig city, Metro Manila. This is considering a wife and two young kids. You could live on much less (many do) and you could live on a lot ... Read More