omarwebber111
American expat in the Philippines
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13A New Card Process by cdmaningo
The 13A visa doesn't expire, but the card does. Has anyone gotten a new card? If yes, what is the process? Do I need to go to Intramuros or can I do it at a satellite office like BGC?
13A New Card Process by cdmaningo
The 13A visa doesn't expire, but the card does. Has anyone gotten a new card? If yes, what is the process? Do I need to go to Intramuros or can I do it at a satellite office like BGC?
@cdmaningo That's very true , ppl automatically assume the 5 years is the visa validity when in fact it is the card's validity as you rightfully stated.The nice lady at our local IB said you just hand in your 1 year probationary card and get the 5 ... Read More
13 A None Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage (probationary) by omarwebber111
Dear All , I've finally, after 2.5 years of staying here (part of that was a year balik bayan + visa extensions throughout) started my 13 A process! From the checklist, it seems the most challenging part of applying for the 13A is the NBI clearance! ...
@Enzyte Bob Great Thanks , and the good folks at Immigration Bureau Intramuros issue it the same day you submit everything? Read More
13 A None Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage (probationary) by omarwebber111
Dear All , I've finally, after 2.5 years of staying here (part of that was a year balik bayan + visa extensions throughout) started my 13 A process! From the checklist, it seems the most challenging part of applying for the 13A is the NBI clearance! ...
Quick Follow-up .....Once everything is completed, and I finally submit my paperwork/file at Intramuros Manila, how long do I have to wait before I get my actual 13A ? What does that look like ? I mean is it a visa sticker placed in your passport? ... Read More
Need Guidance for Interfaith Marriage by Ahmed O. Morsy
Dear Expats, I'm Egyptian 27yo Muslim male ( living in KSA ), I have engaged to 26yo Filipina -Iloilo- Christian (Baptist) female. We have planned our marriage to be arranged on Sept 2023. Both of our families agreed upon marriage terms as each one ...
WaAlaikum Assalam, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, I ask Allah to bless it for you. My advice is that you try your utmost with your future wife that she accepts Islam also . I think she will , you find many , many Filipinos accepting Islam ... Read More
13 A None Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage (probationary)
Dear All , I've finally, after 2.5 years of staying here (part of that was a year balik bayan + visa extensions throughout) started my 13 A process! From the checklist, it seems the most challenging part of applying for the 13A is the NBI clearance! ... Read More
Best type of fish to make UK style fish- n-chips. by FindlayMacD
I know how to make the beer batter etc but can anyone suggest the best fillet fish available here in the Philippines to make UK style fish -n- chips. I know you can buy Atlantic cod fillets here in S&R but besides being very expensive, ...
@FindlayMacDHave you even found anywhere that actually sell filleted fish ?I went to the fish market here showing the venders pics of filleted Talapia , and they thought I was nuts! For reference, they prefer the term boneless to ... Read More
Tax Time For U.S. Expats in the Philippines by DukeStamina
Many questions on this for me. My big question is how do you file your tax returns? Do you claim a state as a U.S. residence? Or is the address you use a Philippine address? Keeping a U.S. address will subject you to taxes at the state level also. ...
Quick Q riding off of yours: I think we're exempt from paying diddly-squat! However, filing is still a must correct? How do I file ? Easiest method from the Philippines? How do I back tax all the way back to 2001? All answers welcome , ... Read More
Tourist visa extensions beyond 30 days. by scott1953
Has any expat experienced trying to extend beyond the current 30 day tourist visa upon returning to the Phil? It's my understanding BI will only allow a 30 day stay based on what i read on there web site. I asked a BI officer when i received ...
So , they'd exit the Philippines on their Filipino passports and arrive at their port-of-entry on their American. If Immigration make an issue , I'm gonna probably have to get a Court Order granting them their constitutionally given right ... Read More
Tourist visa extensions beyond 30 days. by scott1953
Has any expat experienced trying to extend beyond the current 30 day tourist visa upon returning to the Phil? It's my understanding BI will only allow a 30 day stay based on what i read on there web site. I asked a BI officer when i received ...
Okay , so best bet is to do what we just did! To get out of this conundrum (having to extend and pay pay pay) is to travel overseas with your Filipina spouse , then fly back in on the since reinstated BALIK BAYAN 1 year visa. This will in turn pave ... Read More
Where to deposit US treasury cheque in PH by ririd9705
Hi! I just received my 2nd stimulus cheque this april and i was wondering if there’s anybody who has been deposited theirs here in the Philippines. What banks can you suggest to deposit mine, i got my $600 and also i tried in eastwest bank and ...
All major cities in the Philippines have Landbanks , some with multiple branches. Google Landbank and you're home free. 🙂 Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
Hello , You need to open a USD acct at a local bank here in the Philippines . Try the ones that only require a 100 USD initial deposit to open such as LandBank or PDB (Philippine Development Bank). Go through the admittedly strenuous process of ... Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
Thanks , wish I would've known about Security Bank beforehand . What was the initial deposit requirement to open ? Read More
Where to deposit US stimulus paper check (Philippines) by sarahw45
Hello everyone! I have just received my paper check in the mail a few weeks ago and am now wondering if anyone knows how I can cash it or somehow deposit it into a bank account here in the Philippines. My parents were able to receive theirs by ...
Thrilled that I found this thread , we also went with the LandBank option. Quick Q : On average, how long does it take to clear ? Lady at the bank said 2 months! , Is that accurate ? Or could it be less ? Read More