
Dennigmt
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
55
About me
English
Lives in Molino, Cavite
Registration: 13 November 2013
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I am a British national on a Tourist visa for several years. (not married but that may come later) What visa should I apply for for a permanent visa? Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I am on a tourist visa and I still get 6 months visas up to the 2.5 year total allowed for one stay in the Philippines Read More
Language barriers in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in the Philippines. What is the official language in the Philippines, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is ...
I bought an expensive English Tagalog Dictionary My woman who speaks Tagalog agreed with me the dictionary was useless, so did other local people that read it. If there was a National recognized one then maybe it would be worth learning but Tagalog ... Read More
Legal services in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in the Philippines. What types of legal services might ...
The British Embassy have a list of Lawyers, they also give you a summary of the lawyers specialisation Maybe other embassies have their list as well I am using a lawyer (for an annulment) that was recommended by a family friend, I won't know ... Read More
Sending $ to my gf in the Philippines by Kenworthman18
I have a question. I recently met a lady in the Philippines. We eventually became engaged. We want the wedding in the phillipines so her family can attend. My fiancee has a wedding planner girlfriend so I want to start sending money to her for ...
I would get my feet on the ground before I would even consider $2,000 for a wedding I have been living with my Philippine woman for 6 years it is costing us $5,000 (p250, 000) for her annulment and that may take a year to process, and that is so ... Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
that said, my experience is that employers that hold passports are jailers and treat employees as prisoners or worst slaves I know that many Indian people were held as slaves by their Saudi employers Has anyone heard of a company called Al Shamrany ... Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
What country are you in? In Saudi Arabia it was common practice for the employer to keep your passport and I believe it was also Saudi Law. You should also have a copy for your own safety. Due to political (Terrorist activities) we the British, were ... Read More
Anybody who filled an annulment case in phil,, can u share with me.. by cutyloopz
Hello to everyone!! I am rose 33 yrs old and newbie here this forum.. And i need you help.. I was Married with an American guy and we got civil Marriage here in caloocan city 2007. We were living together 21 days.. when he back to the US. our ...
Both the Wife and Husband are supposed to have the psychological study that is the law, however what if you cant locate your former partner, that is also taken into account. 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
Hi Chuckieparson I can only recommend when I know the final outcome! However I believe that this man has the full intention and experience to do the job. Please read on. I wish you to understand that I am in the early stages of the annulment process ... 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
A check on the Internet 鈥淕oogle鈥 to see the background of any Lawyer is a must to start with, as there are many people that even if they are Lawyers, ( and some are not) it doesn't mean that they have any success in dealing with the ... Read More
Tax as a UK expat in Philippines by bangna63
I am working for a foreign company in PH, we are a Branch Office of an EU company. I have been taxed at 32% of the whole of my income for the 2 months I have been here, but as I understand it the PH operates a progressive tax rate eventually rising ...
I have worked in over 20 different countries, with various Employers/Agencies. The employer/agent who arranges your contract is usually in possession of all the tax requirements of the country that you are going to work in before you start your ... Read More
Tax as a UK expat in Philippines by bangna63
I am working for a foreign company in PH, we are a Branch Office of an EU company. I have been taxed at 32% of the whole of my income for the 2 months I have been here, but as I understand it the PH operates a progressive tax rate eventually rising ...
You pay Tax to support the Buildings and offices with their facilities so that the people that work in those offices collecting the tax, can support themselves and their families , same as the UK Read More
Tax as a UK expat in Philippines by bangna63
I am working for a foreign company in PH, we are a Branch Office of an EU company. I have been taxed at 32% of the whole of my income for the 2 months I have been here, but as I understand it the PH operates a progressive tax rate eventually rising ...
Hello bangna63 There is a government website that gives you the info, plus info on reciprocal agreements with other countries (the UK) https://www.bir.gov.ph/index.php/tax-information/income-tax.html All the best Mervyn Read More
termination while during vacation, what are my options? by sonny0530
Hi to all, I wrote to ask for a legal advice and suggestion regarding my current situation. I am Sonny from Pasay City Philippines working as Operation Analyst at Hotel in Riyadh finishing contract last Dec 16, 2015. Dec 3,2015 my company gave a ...
Hello Sonny When I was working in Saudi, when your contract was completed you were entitled to receive a 鈥 Letter of no objection鈥 that was for you to give to any future employer, if you wished to return to Saudi, The employer must have ... Read More
termination while during vacation, what are my options? by sonny0530
Hi to all, I wrote to ask for a legal advice and suggestion regarding my current situation. I am Sonny from Pasay City Philippines working as Operation Analyst at Hotel in Riyadh finishing contract last Dec 16, 2015. Dec 3,2015 my company gave a ...
Hi Sonny Termination from Saudi means you are unable to get work there if your employer wishes to prevent you from working for another Saudi employer; it doesn鈥檛 stop you working in other Middle East countries. You don鈥檛 need to give a ... Read More
My expat husband is facing a legal problem by annaganda
Good day to all,This is about my husband who is a swiss national who just moved with me in the Phils. Last Christmas,our neighbor had a party and started playing the videoke at 2pm in the afternoon until 4am the next day.. aside fm the loud ...
I am from England, The N word is regarded as derogatory in the UK now . When I was a young man in the 1960s a new organization called let鈥檚 start racism had nothing better to do, so they started racist propaganda and decided that the N word ... Read More
Safety in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
Hi Christine I am from the UK I live in Cavite. I find the Philippines to be unsafe having been assaulted and hospitalized by four men who did not steal from me, but just decided to attack me I have never seen or spoken with these men before so ... Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I have never been asked about a return ticket by Immigration or the airlines, I only know about it from 大咖福利影院 Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
I don't believe it is legal for a non Philippino to own land in the Philippines. I am British and I am only allowed to buy a condominium. not land Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
I didnt choose a lawyer at the time, I was only made aware of the list, due to the actions of corrupt people I met, and I needed help from my embassy. I know that the list excluded lawyers that may not meet the approval of my embassy. Those that ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
I am a British subject. My Embassy supplied me with a list of Lawyers to choose from. the list gave their specialty in subject of operation Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Try Mingle? it could be what was meant! Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Hi Breitho Who is Pele? What did he do? Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Hi Breitho You stated why do you love that ? You should be proud of who you are, not American Your comment came on my email. I dont know what you are referring to, its out of context with anything that I was discussing! Please explain? Mervyn Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Boby Everyone knows that you should be a Moslem because the Moslem believes in world harmony, please visit us our mosque in Iraq or Syria. The bible is band in Saudi Arabia as are all other religions. Read More
got offloaded by PHIL IMMIGRATION/NAIA carrying Buss, Visa by chantal_
I know the guidelines, That they have to be strict, protective, and were all subject to their Evaluation and Final Decision.. But whats the use of this "Business Visa" granted and issued to us FILIPINOS with COMPLETE, VALID and LEGAL DOCUMENTS if ...
Thanks Vetretreat My Philippino friend didn't ask me to pay anymore than was advertised as the correct prices that is shown on the official literature He took me to the department for the license and was helpful all the way, he does have an ... Read More
got offloaded by PHIL IMMIGRATION/NAIA carrying Buss, Visa by chantal_
I know the guidelines, That they have to be strict, protective, and were all subject to their Evaluation and Final Decision.. But whats the use of this "Business Visa" granted and issued to us FILIPINOS with COMPLETE, VALID and LEGAL DOCUMENTS if ...
Maybe you didn't have the additional money that the IO wanted for their own pocket, or maybe they know that the papers that they issued from other IO offices were not valid. I had a bad experience with Philippine driving license. It was Issued ... Read More
got offloaded by PHIL IMMIGRATION/NAIA carrying Buss, Visa by chantal_
I know the guidelines, That they have to be strict, protective, and were all subject to their Evaluation and Final Decision.. But whats the use of this "Business Visa" granted and issued to us FILIPINOS with COMPLETE, VALID and LEGAL DOCUMENTS if ...
But why did you mention another man regarding the booking. The more the immigration know the more there is for them to become confused? Read More
got offloaded by PHIL IMMIGRATION/NAIA carrying Buss, Visa by chantal_
I know the guidelines, That they have to be strict, protective, and were all subject to their Evaluation and Final Decision.. But whats the use of this "Business Visa" granted and issued to us FILIPINOS with COMPLETE, VALID and LEGAL DOCUMENTS if ...
rose712 Today 11:03:10 I was offloaded yesterday - It is my first time to travel outside going to singapore for only 3 days I have my return ticket, valid company id. AND pocket money cost 500 usd. I used my credit card of my foreigner FRIEND ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
Hello XcntrK It is normal to be given a tourist visa for 21 days, you then go to the main immigration office during the 21 days and obtain a visa extension that is for 2 months from your day of entry. After this you can obtain another visa ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
Hello Vetretreat Thanks for your reply. I was enquiring on this website because I have already been to see what was on offer for a permanent visa that allowed me to operate a business or work if possible, that was over 3 years ago when I visited ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
Hello Alltojah Thanks for your information, the address you give at Magallenes Drive is the same for my tourist visa renewal. I first went to visit the office for the Retirement visa about 3 years ago I didnt find the terms for the visa attractive ... Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
A 6 month visa extension doesn't allow you to operate a business ect it is a holiday visa that is all Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I wish Manila immigration knew consistent arithmetic Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
A two month visa cost 3030P x 3 = 9090P for 6 months Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
No the card was separate that I received at the end of my two month visa, at the time of my application for the visa extension yes the visa extension was 12,000 plus Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
I do have something to do with them I am an Expat trying to get a permanent visa, and was given the Citibank address the people on 大咖福利影院 dont seem to know of another department with address? all I have achieved is no alternative address to go to ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
So the man is good thanks? Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
Vetretreat Thank you for giving me the full details of the office that I should apply to where you obtained your visa, could you repeat it for me and everyone else so that we all know? Mervyn Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
F/29 Citibank Tower it is the official immigration department for obtaining a retirement visa with the legal payments that are required by Philippine law. Now you give me the full address of the other alternative department that you successfully ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
This is the office given to me by an official at Immigration in Manila main office, for obtaining a legal retirement visa. I was given all the forms and literature for obtaining the retirement visa by the man you are telling me is no good (Roel ... Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
You still have to do the first 2 month visa and then you can apply for the six month visa, they charge you the equivalent of 4 x two month visas, so they make more money for the 6 month visa (just over 12,000 pesos), but you dont have to visit ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
Instead of getting half information that is incorrect from blog members Please contact the department that is responsible for this. For information on the retirement visa contact: Roel Guiritan 29/F Citibank Tower 8741 Paseo de Roxas Makati ... Read More