bigstar1208
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 14 May 2023
Cell phone use by bigstar1208
Retiring soon in the Philippines.Will have unlocked iPhone.What is the best set up for calling and texts.Would like to be able to receive 2FA for banking.
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Cell phone use by bigstar1208
Retiring soon in the Philippines.Will have unlocked iPhone.What is the best set up for calling and texts.Would like to be able to receive 2FA for banking.
Thanks for your information.Trying to avoid having to maintain a US carrier if possible. Read More
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Retiring soon in the Philippines.Will have unlocked iPhone.What is the best set up for calling and texts.Would like to be able to receive 2FA for banking. Read More
Direct deposit to the Philippines from US by whackerdog123
I know that this is possible now, but I have a few questions. My wife went to her bank here in Cebu and asked about this. The bank (metro bank) told her that she wouldn't be allowed on my bank account since it's a pension account, WTF!. How is ...
@danfinnReading some of your posts regarding Social Security. In summary you have SS direct deposited in US and just transfer funds to a bank in the Phillipines as needed.Can the Philippines account be joint with spouse? I will be going SRRV ... Read More
Applying for SRRV by TitoDan
How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...
Thanks for the information.I think its just safe to get docs apostilled as long as there is not a time limit. Read More
Applying for SRRV by TitoDan
How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...
@bigstar1208I can have my DD214 apostilled in the US before arriving in the Philippines just wondering holing it's good for.I prefer not to wait until social security starts in November for a pension letter.Moon dog mentioned that a notarized ... Read More
Applying for SRRV by TitoDan
How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...
@Moon DogThanks Read More
Applying for SRRV by TitoDan
How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...
@emvaningenIt does. Read More
Applying for SRRV by TitoDan
How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...
Thanks Just wondering who has to apostile it if that is required. Read More
Applying for SRRV by TitoDan
How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...
@Moon DogI have a DD214 with raised seal from.the National Archives.l understand or has to be apostilled.That should be done in the US and is good for a year if I have to use it with the PRA for SSRV.Does the SSA in Manila provide benefits letters ... Read More
Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) by picomanning
Can anyone provide tips or comments about obtaining the SRRV(visa)? Recommend a consultant or hand holding service to obtain, and etc?
No military pension required if you have social security.NCOs included. Read More
Police Clearance from home country by Guzik
I will be moving to the Philippines with my wife in October. At that time, I will be applying for a 13A visa. My question is, if I get the police clearance before I arrive, do I need to get it notarized or authenticated before I arrive in the ...
@pilotdrh Thanks again for your assistance. Read More
Police Clearance from home country by Guzik
I will be moving to the Philippines with my wife in October. At that time, I will be applying for a 13A visa. My question is, if I get the police clearance before I arrive, do I need to get it notarized or authenticated before I arrive in the ...
@pilotdrh If I recall correctly I can do most of the requirements for the SRRV military in the Philippines.I believe that I need my DD 214 apostilled in the US.In regards to social security benefits letter I could get that cleared through the US ... Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
I thought the DD 214 had to be apostilled.Maybe that's only if you start the process in the US. Read More
tourist visa by pierredesmarais6
may be a bad news for tourists visa to come in june... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSYKlHoIFqk
From what I learned on this forum you do not need to be an officer.All I need is my DD 214. Read More
tourist visa by pierredesmarais6
may be a bad news for tourists visa to come in june... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSYKlHoIFqk
Does it affect the 3 years that people normally stay then leave and start over? Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
I would think 500,000 USD coverage goes far for medical in the Philippines. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@pilotdrh Will do Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@pilotdrh Wife thinks I should pay as we go,however I have HTN and recent afib diagnosis,otherwise healthy and active runner at 60.I have looked at Pacific Cross via Michael Ostand. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@pilotdrh Thank you SirNot to change the subject but what are you doing for medical coverage there? Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@pilotdrh I have my original DD214 in excellent condition signed by someone.No need for a copy from the Archives correct?Should it be apostilled here or notarized there in the Philippines at the US Embassy?What's the difference.?Thanks again for ... Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@Enzyte Bob I know about having patience.Filipino spouse has warned m me Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@Moon Dog Thanks Will check ahead of time.Have a friend at the SSA. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
I applied for my SS in October to commence Jan 2023 online while I was still in Las Vegas.聽I came here in November 2022. I got my first SS check in March for Jan and Feb direct into my US Bank. So my experience was quite easy, with no issues ... Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
Just wondering what trap Lotus Eater is referring to. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
So in summary I can do everything from the Philippines.I have my original DD 214, does it have to be notarized?Is the medical clearance done in the Philippines?I have my medical records and proof of immunizations.Thanks everyone for your assistance. ... Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@Moon Dog Thanks Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
How current should the FBI clearance be?I may be there next Mar but not apply for SRRV until October due to not being Social security eligible. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@bigpearl Thanks Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@Moon Dog Medical is just a physical? Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
@Moon Dog I will be in Quezon City. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
Wondering if I should get another copy of my DD 214 from National Archives or just use the original.Thanks for your assistance. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
So in summary I can do everything from the Philippines.I have my original DD 214, does it have to be notarized?Is the medical clearance done in the Philippines?I have my medical records and proof of immunizations.Thanks everyone for your assistance. Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
Thing is I was hoping to be in the Philippines prior to being eligible for social security benefits.Apply online in the Philippines and hopefully not have to return to the US for a yearly letter Read More
SRRV Payments by elnidophill
did you already pay All money, who has experience???
In regards to social security benefits as my pension I can get my social security benefits statement notarized at the US Embassy in the Philippines? Read More