zincity
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Vung T脿u, B脿 Ria-Vun
Registration: 27 February 2019
ABA vs Wing, transfer service? by zincity
I have been living in the Philippines and have always used Wise to transfer funds from my US bank to my Philipino bank. Wise doesn have service to Cambodia so wonder what most US expats are using? MoneyGram charges only $1.99 for any amount sent in ...
@mpmilestogoHelpful, thanks for the information. Read More
ABA vs Wing, transfer service?
I have been living in the Philippines and have always used Wise to transfer funds from my US bank to my Philipino bank. Wise doesn have service to Cambodia so wonder what most US expats are using? MoneyGram charges only $1.99 for any amount sent in ... Read More
Exit clearance for permanent resident. by zincity
The last time I flew out of the Phillipines, three years ago, I didn't need an exit clearance filled out before hand. I just had to pay my travel tax at the airport. Has anything changed for permanent resident, 13A visa holders in this regard?I ...
@smithta63Thanks, I finally found where I can do it online, don't know why they can't give that information on their website. Read More
Exit clearance for permanent resident.
The last time I flew out of the Phillipines, three years ago, I didn't need an exit clearance filled out before hand. I just had to pay my travel tax at the airport. Has anything changed for permanent resident, 13A visa holders in this regard?I ... Read More
Exit clearance for permanent resident
The last time I flew out of the Phillipines, three years ago, I didn't need an exit clearance filled out before hand. I just had to pay my travel tax at the airport. Has anything changed for permanent resident, 13A visa holders in this regard? I ... Read More
Convert foreign drivers license by zincity
Can anyone give advice on the best LTO location in the NCR to get my U S. license converted to a Philippine one. The LTO website is worthless for the correct information needed. They tell you it can be done at any location but I went to the Venice ...
@Enzyte BobThanks Enzyte Bob. Read More
Convert foreign drivers license
Can anyone give advice on the best LTO location in the NCR to get my U S. license converted to a Philippine one. The LTO website is worthless for the correct information needed. They tell you it can be done at any location but I went to the Venice ... Read More
Flying Out Of SGN/HCMC T芒n S啤n Nh岷 Airport by OceanBeach92107
The whole experience leaving out of T芒n S啤n Nh岷 Airport was quite underwhelming. Very little traffic dropping people off at Terminal 2 (International departures). In the right end of the terminal, there were only a few check in ...
The US immigration officer at LAX was probably my age and didn't even look inside my passport. He simply slapped it down on the counter, covered with his hand (as if it were a cup covered in liars dice) and asked me where I was coming ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
We applied for our three month extension right before the last holiday break and it took more than three weeks to get our passports returned to us. I guess we just squeaked through because our agent said immigration had processed the visas but were ... Read More
Getting a Covid shot in HCMC ?????? by findvietnam
HELLO EVERYBODY ,!!!! WHAT ARE THE RUMORS , FACTS , INFORMATION ABOUT GETTING A COVISD SHOT .??? IN HCMC , VIETNAM .?? THANKS AND STAY SAFE
I contacted the consulate in HCMC a few weeks ago asking if there would be any future program for US expats to have access to a COVID shot. The reply was, 鈥渘othing was in the works鈥�. It does seem to me that US seniors living in foreign ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
K岷� Ho岷h 膼峄檛 Xu岷 Just in case you didn't notice there are two tabs on the website to check the outages. I looked at it today, but I'm not familiar with the Vung Tau area. It appears though that there were two ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
My landlord alerted me last week that our apartment building near 182 Phan Chu Trinh would loose power today, so I'm spending a couple of days at a Back Beach hotel, north of the flagpoles, where power is uninterrupted. I'm guessing any ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
Power went off at 7:30 today at back beach area but nothing showing on the website. Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
Exactly 14 hrs. We had packed a bag and were 2 minutes away from booking a hotel. Right now I am not sure I am more relived or more pissed! 14 freaking hours and no notice from our apartment! You got to think the service techs though they were ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
So much for 6 to 5. 12 hours without power is just a bit over the top! Read More
Where to buy oatmeal by rand0mwa1k
It seems like none of the big stores stock oatmeal, even in the "international" section. Anyone know where I can buy some?
Put , oatmeal, in the Lottemart online search box. There are four or five options there and get free delivery on 75,000. Read More
First Covid-19 Death in Vietnam by Ciambella
[color=#3f7ae9]Patient 428, resident of Hoi An, under treatment in Da Nang and Hue Hospitals, died of myocardial infarction due to severe medical history and COVID-19[/color] The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control ...
In the US or UK, that death certificate would have read COVID on the top line, and all the co-morbidities further down or on the second page. That's how CDC instructs hospitals to record COVID deaths. Everywhere in the world, average COVID ... Read More
Visa Extension or Visa "Renewal"? by OceanBeach92107
I'm not a visa expert, but I thought perhaps we could have a conversation about the difference between getting a visa extension vs a brand new visa. *As I understand it* (apologies if it's a ramble) Recent restrictions on exiting and ...
It鈥檚 not just in Vietnam. The Philippines enforce the , long pants rule , in many of their government offices also. Most often it depends on the mood of the omissions official. Read More
Danang rental prices. by Canman62
I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...
We came up to HCMC a week ago hoping to spend a month away from the circus in VT. Heading back tomorrow now. Can't win for losing! Read More
Danang rental prices. by Canman62
I have recently seen some very reasonable prices for accomadation during the covid. It's understandable because of the low number of tourists and high number of rentals. Also great to see the Vietnamese working with the people and trying to fill ...
Did a 30 day inquire at AIRBNB last week for a really nice studio 5 minutes from the beach for 7.3 mil per month. I messaged the guy asking about a 6 month price and that would be 6 mil with everything included, even drinking water. I have to ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Actually, I believe they are supposed to scan the health certificate and check your temperature. I have taken Grab 3 times since Saturday and no scanning and no temp check. Also, 2 out of the three were not wearing masks. Safety precautions are ... Read More
Social Distancing Directive in BR-VT Extended by cruisemonkey
Even though Ba Ria - Vung Tau is considered a low-risk province, the People's Committee has decided to extend the current social distancing measures until further notice - [img]https://i.vgy.me/JGKXuu.jpg[/img] Translation (blame Google, not ...
I just posted about the situation with grab in another thread: expat. com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891244#4854769 I also just found out from Ciambella that the taxis are still being limited to 50% of their capacity. So a four seater can only ... Read More
Social Distancing Directive in BR-VT Extended by cruisemonkey
Even though Ba Ria - Vung Tau is considered a low-risk province, the People's Committee has decided to extend the current social distancing measures until further notice - [img]https://i.vgy.me/JGKXuu.jpg[/img] Translation (blame Google, not ...
Still can't get a "legit taxi" or Grab car. I don't get it! Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Husband saw both versions; they affected him afterwards but he did say the original was better. I rarely watch movies as I always surround myself with books. I've read several times the book from which both movies were adapted, On the Beach ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Boy, I hope you saw the 1959 original with Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Anthony Perkins and Fred Astair, far superior! Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
Wouldn't you think when most of the businesses are shuttered in the country that power consumption would be drastically reduced and hence, no shortage of power. You can only hope that they are doing due diligence to make sure that everything ... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
I have to believe (his opinion)is shared by many here. I find her posts to be extremely helpful in understanding much of vietnamese culture, attitudes, and history. Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
I don't have a dog in this pissing match but the Philippines do have a retirement visa and the requirements haven't changed in many years. Read More
Transferring $ from U.S. to Phil Peso acct by voyager39
A YT video stated that one good and cheap way to transfer money from the U.S. to the Phils is to maintain a U.S. dollar acct in the U.S. (he recommended Wells Fargo on yhe U.S. side); open a Peso savings acct with a Philippine bank; and to set up a ...
I wrote this in a previous post. [Send a$1000.00 with Transferwise. Receive, 51229.91p after transaction fee. Send a $1004.99 with Xoom. Receive 50.366.80 p 51279.91-50.366.80= 913.11 Convert that to US$= 17.64+$4.99 Transfer fee from ... Read More
Transferring $ from U.S. to Phil Peso acct by voyager39
A YT video stated that one good and cheap way to transfer money from the U.S. to the Phils is to maintain a U.S. dollar acct in the U.S. (he recommended Wells Fargo on yhe U.S. side); open a Peso savings acct with a Philippine bank; and to set up a ...
I think if you would read all the way through the thread you would have some pretty good options. Read More
Transferring $ from U.S. to Phil Peso acct by voyager39
A YT video stated that one good and cheap way to transfer money from the U.S. to the Phils is to maintain a U.S. dollar acct in the U.S. (he recommended Wells Fargo on yhe U.S. side); open a Peso savings acct with a Philippine bank; and to set up a ...
Send a$1000.00 with Transferwise. Receive, 51229.91p after transaction fee. Send a $1004.99 with Xoom. Receive 50.366.80 p 51279.91-50.366.80= 913.11 Convert that to US$= 17.64+$4.99 Transfer fee from Xoom=$22.63. You can use Xoom, but it cost you ... Read More
Transferring $ from U.S. to Phil Peso acct by voyager39
A YT video stated that one good and cheap way to transfer money from the U.S. to the Phils is to maintain a U.S. dollar acct in the U.S. (he recommended Wells Fargo on yhe U.S. side); open a Peso savings acct with a Philippine bank; and to set up a ...
I agree it's cheaper. I like eliminating the extra steps of going to the bank and wasting my time doing withdrawals and then going to a money changer. I like the convenience so I am willing to pay a bit more. Everyone can decide what's best ... Read More
Transferring $ from U.S. to Phil Peso acct by voyager39
A YT video stated that one good and cheap way to transfer money from the U.S. to the Phils is to maintain a U.S. dollar acct in the U.S. (he recommended Wells Fargo on yhe U.S. side); open a Peso savings acct with a Philippine bank; and to set up a ...
Pretty much all mentioned will work fine depending on your situation, but if you are going to open a bank account, I highly recommend Transferwise. You get the real conversion rate not the reduced one that all other services use. Your pay a 1% ... Read More
New to 大咖福利影院 by todutter
I'm from Indianapolis, Indiana and am considering a move to the Philippines. I am a CPA and have over 30 years of small business and individual tax accounting experience. I am the managing partner in my small firm and have contemplated ...
If networking is to be a big part of your agenda then Manila or Cebu would probably be the best places to land. If "Philippine culture" is a priority then I would explore a lot outside of those areas. Read More
Best cities for retirement in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into the Philippines for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in the ...
TransferWise, is your best bet for transferring money to the Philippines. You get the true conversion rate for a processing fee of about 1%. If I need to use an ATM to get money from my US bank, my bank charges 1% but I also get the true conversion ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into the Philippines for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in the ...
Unless you have been here for several months and explored various areas, you will not really know where you want to settle. The nicest thing about the Philippines is that most locals speak passable English so you can take your time to find a place ... Read More
Married to Filipino, how can i get a visa to Philippines ? by Muhammedshuhad11
Hello I'm shuhad I'm an India. Then I have a girlfriend she is a Filipino. We are loving each other so much after that we have plan get to married here in Saudi Arabia alhamdulillah now our marriage finish from here in Riyadh Saudi Arabian ...
You don't need a visa for the first 30 days. There is no 1 yr visa. The only way you can live in the Philippines and not renew your visa every 3 or 6 months is through the 13A process or a retirement visa. Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the ...
Guns would not be the norm with the vast majority of Philippinos but there are exceptions in every country. I am pretty sure most crimes here are not firearm related. Read More
divorce or annulment whats the cost and how quick by spanishpete
Hi there everyone would anybody know the cost of a divorce or annulment in the Philippins and how quick
I would say you got out of it cheap and done pretty quickly to boot. We spent around 300,000+ and it took 5 years. I was in the states and my fiancee was in Singapore so she had to make numerous trips to Manila for interviews and hearings. Every ... Read More
New banking rules for foreigners by Guest2023
Anyone seen the new banking rules that may come in. This was a reply from a guy who deals in these matters: [b]"Banking laws have changed that any savings accounts will only be accessible to those with a minimum 12 month ...
I went to the Timo website a few days ago and the first thing that popped up was that information. It does look legit. Read More
phillhealth insurance for an ex pat by Sunset 84
Magandan umaga, can someone tell me the price of phillhealth insurance ? I have had to see a doctor in Pagadian andn was just 100 and 200 pesos, so very reasonable compared to NZ, 1 to 35 re nzd, main ins would be vehicle accident, or activity ...
I forget the cost when we checked into it a while ago but I can tell you that it covers very little at a pretty high price so I didn鈥檛 sign up. Some expats say that they get coverage under their Philippino spouse but when we checked it out we ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the ...
In my experience, It's true that the provence police are rarely if ever enforcing the traffic laws. But there are a couple of positives. I never see road rage like you would in the states and you rarely see accidents. The Philippino people make ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the ...
We live in the province thinking traffic would be a breeze compared to Metro Manila. What an eye opener! Roads that were designed for 4 lanes only in reality have two. The other lanes are devoted for pedestrians, wrong way vehicles, parked cars, ... Read More
Sense of humour in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Filipino聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What ...
What amazes me is that philipinos don't ever need a reason to smile, they do it as second nature. I don't know this as a fact, but I believe that when they are born and the doctor slaps them on the bottom they don't cry, they laugh. Read More
The dangers of Relying on Philippine Law by Paul O AUS
Over the years I have witnessed some horrific situations where innocent people were punished by the Philippine system and in many cases all their wealth taken from them. Innocent Foreigner, 3 cases against him, 2 dismissed the final one according to ...
My experience as an expat has only been positive as far as how I am treated by public officials here. As long as your respectful and not overly argumentative you will get along fine. But, I also know that if I am ever in a sticky situation where, at ... Read More
The dangers of Relying on Philippine Law by Paul O AUS
Over the years I have witnessed some horrific situations where innocent people were punished by the Philippine system and in many cases all their wealth taken from them. Innocent Foreigner, 3 cases against him, 2 dismissed the final one according to ...
More than a grain of truth but many exaggerations to how expats are treated by authorities. The truth is, native philipinos are treated much worse in the justice system here, and because they rarely can afford the time or money to pursue justice ... Read More
Cell phone by Dwsses12
I have my cell phone from the usa. With Verizon. When i go to the Philippines i have another sim card i convert to. Cheaper than paying Verizon 10$ a day. How can i keep my American phone number? I need to keep a cell company in usa? Also. ?
Yep, Verizon is CDMA. It won't work in P. I. Read More
Married to Filipino, how can i get a visa to Philippines ? by Muhammedshuhad11
Hello I'm shuhad I'm an India. Then I have a girlfriend she is a Filipino. We are loving each other so much after that we have plan get to married here in Saudi Arabia alhamdulillah now our marriage finish from here in Riyadh Saudi Arabian ...
There are many posts on this forum. Just do a search for, permanent residency. Read More
13 A visa - Permanent - What would happen if I separate from my wife by Geraldhere
I am a holder of 13A permanent Visa in the Philippines. My wife an I are living separately (no legal process yet) at the moment and I will file for divorce in future (outside Philippines). If this happens what would be the status of my 13A visa, 1. ...
Everything posted so far is LEGALLY true in the Philippines, but the most likely outcome is, if your wife doesn't revoke her sponsorship, you will have no repercussions to your 13A in the immediate future. I make this statement based on personal ... Read More
Cebu has gotten worse. by Nielsen Flute
Contemplating a short vacation to Cebu after summer perhaps and I think it's gotten worse. I'm browsing the dating sites and apps and it's just hookers or ladyboys peppered with ugly single moms or province girls. Not only that but ...
It's amazing to me that someone that doesn't live in the Philippines, doesn't like the Philippines, hates all the people in the Philippines, and says he falls into depression in the Philippines, would spend so much time on a PHILIPPINE ... Read More
Cebu has gotten worse. by Nielsen Flute
Contemplating a short vacation to Cebu after summer perhaps and I think it's gotten worse. I'm browsing the dating sites and apps and it's just hookers or ladyboys peppered with ugly single moms or province girls. Not only that but ...
The Philippines are far from perfect and it sure enough is not for everyone, but practically everything you said is bs! I can walk around any mall and have both men and women smile at me and be very helpful if I require it. And this is coming from a ... Read More
Cebu has gotten worse. by Nielsen Flute
Contemplating a short vacation to Cebu after summer perhaps and I think it's gotten worse. I'm browsing the dating sites and apps and it's just hookers or ladyboys peppered with ugly single moms or province girls. Not only that but ...
Sound like you are focused on making a short term booty run. If that is the case, then Cebu or Angeles are your best options. If you want to find real quality without having to sort out all the undesirables, then go to the Provence. There are ... Read More
Retiring on 1400 per month can it be done? by Romeow22
Easy to retire on 1400 a month in cebu?
The truth is, housing, labor, and taxes are lower here than the west, but just about everything else is higher for anything close to a western life style. You certainly can live okay on $1400 most anywhere in the Philippines if you find a ... Read More
Accommodation in the Philippines: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to the Philippines just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house ...
First and foremost DO NOT buy a home here if you are in another country and you are relying on a surrogate to handle things for you. Property agents here will screw you over to no end! They show you a model home that looks quite nice but never ... Read More
Returning to Philippines to Get Married by moonunit0103
Hi, After 58 days with my GF island hopping in Visayas, I am looking to return to Ormoc to get married, and want to know the process for getting married in the Philippines, going from a Tourist Visa to a 13A Visa, and whether the Balikbayan Stamp ...
Damn, somebody got hooked quick. Hehehe... Why the rush Unit?? Would you marry someone within 58 days of hanging out in your own Country? I鈥檓 not trying to disrespect you here Bro, just a bit concerned at the speed of this. Why not slow down ... Read More
Streaming services by ElGatoNegron
My Amazon prime streaming service is not available to my location (Davao) it says. Anyone using this streaming service successfully. Or any other, like Hulu, HBO, Spectrum cable, etc?
From my experience only one or two servers in the US will work. When I had ExpressVpn I emailed them to ask what service would work and they gave me a workable server option. The way things are going now I think the only reliable method is to find a ... Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
As mentioned already, it depends on how much you are shipping. IMO you should not ship any appliances or electronics that only use 110v. Power transformers here are expensive and use a lot of current, I know from experience 馃様. If I had it to ... Read More
Streaming services by ElGatoNegron
My Amazon prime streaming service is not available to my location (Davao) it says. Anyone using this streaming service successfully. Or any other, like Hulu, HBO, Spectrum cable, etc?
You may have to shop around for a vpn that will work. I was able to get Prime with my Expressvpn service. I don't have Prime anymore, since the 2 day shipping was the main reason for having it, so I can't promise it is still an option. Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
Absolutely, you don't need to surrender your Canadian license to get a philippine license. Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
You do need to get a medical before applying for your license. It used to be that you had to use the LTO doctor but now you can download the form and have any licensed doctor sign it. I had a doctor sign mine when I went in for a new bp ... 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 ...
Even though we live in the province, we spend a lot of time in Manila. Our preference is Makati so we were fortunate enough to lease a condo there at a reduced price from a friend. We spend a month there about every 3 months and use it for all of ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
I'm sorry, but your post makes no sense. Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Here are some facts, not my opinion, but facts. No native born American can also be a citizen of another country. I know this because I got this information in person from the Philippine embassy when we were going through the 13A visa process. My ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Unless your originating country allows dual citizenship you must renounce your citizenship in order to become a philippine citizen. I won't swear to the 10 year time frame since I haven't researched it for several years but I do know ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Hobbit112 gave you good advice. You would have to be a permanent resident for 10 years before you would be eligible for Philippino citizenship and you would have to renounce your USA citizenship, imo, a very drastic move. Please give careful thought ... 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 ...
I was replying to afparra's question. The Provence is Pangasinan and the are is between Dagupan and urdaneta. 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 ...
Camella Heights Wedgwood. We live in what was a mango grove and still has many fruit bearing trees through out. Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Go to, srrv.com.ph, the program is spelled out pretty well. 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 ...
The trick is finding a relatively quiet place that still has convenience, reliable power, and decent internet. We live in a very quiet subdivision in Pangasinan. It's what we thought would be a great region because it is not close to any ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Most of your questions could be answered by doing a little research online. Go to the official Philippine embassy website and click the pertinent headings. The only way you can become a Philippine citizen is by giving up your American citizenship, ... Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
You can take it in English and it should cost less than $20.00 US dollars. Get to the LTO early and be patient. It may take you several hours depending on the branch and queue line. If you want to save time and money, download the medical form and ... Read More
Any tips for work? Going to Philippines in June
You really need to have a specialized career focus that is in strong demand to make a good living in the Philippines. Even the most menial service jobs here require a four year college degree and there are always many more applicants than there are ... Read More