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| Retiring in Boracay | 11/21/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I can't find any websites that list condos or houses for rent cheap in Boracy, any ideas? I know ...
A: Most of the condos being built and finished and presently being marketed are FOR SALE from U$80,000 ...
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| moving to the philippines an marriage | 11/20/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have been planning for some time to move to the Philippines. I have gotten very confused while ...
A: Carlos, What do you mean by "Work" like getting a "JOB"???? Are you aware that the AVERAGE ANNUAL ...
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| moving to the philippines an marriage | 11/19/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have been planning for some time to move to the Philippines. I have gotten very confused while ...
A: Carlos, Your question is somewhat VAGUE so please ask me EXACTLY what YOU MEAN. I have been LAWFULLY ...
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| Missing Friend, Dale Ledford | 11/18/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: This is a long shot. I had a friend in high school, his name is Dale Ledford. He hails from Dayton ...
A: Yes a long shot and who knows as we have about 4000 guests from 93 countries stay with us and pass ...
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| How to get permanent residence | 11/18/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I was married here, have been living here with my wife for 16 months. I only got 3 extensions to ...
A: Russ, My wife and I were married in Manila in 85, bought a house and operate small businesses in the ...
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| SRRV visa | 11/17/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I would like to apply for the SRRV through PRA accredicted marketers, do you have a list of these ...
A: Contact the PRA DIRECT for advice and referrals for private offices or agents who can help you apply ...
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| entry into Manila | 11/16/2009 | Eric J Douglas |
Q: I have tickets to the Philippines that are for 55 day stay in cebu. I will land in Manila at 12:25 ...
A: A lot of questions, but here goes. First when you get to manila you can get a 21 day visa right away ...
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| multiple entry visa to Phils | 11/16/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Im working as an HR of a small BPO here in Batangas.We have a consultant in Cambridge who needs to ...
A: Though multiple entry visas exist they are RARELY issued and if he stays 2 or 3 weeks only then a 21 ...
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| USA criminal record | 11/15/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have tickets to thephilippines for Jan 6 to March 1.It seems that a form (FA Form No. 2A) is ...
A: Manila is your entry point as 90% of international flights and discounted flights arrive in ...
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| Odd marriage question | 11/15/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm a Canadian living in Canada. I'm in a LTR with a filipina transexual (MTF). We are very much in ...
A: If you are 35 years old or older than applying for an SRRV ( Special Resident Retirement Visa ) will ...
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| Odd marriage question | 11/15/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm a Canadian living in Canada. I'm in a LTR with a filipina transexual (MTF). We are very much in ...
A: Your marriage will NOT be recognized in the Philippines so don't change each of your identification ...
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| USA criminal record | 11/15/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have tickets to thephilippines for Jan 6 to March 1.It seems that a form (FA Form No. 2A) is ...
A: No NOT upon arrival and the LESS SAID the BETTER. You are OVERreacting and IF you continue to do so ...
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| Asking sister from US to buy a few silver coins and bring them to Philippines | 11/14/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm thinking of buying a few silver coins from the US (since I can't find a reliable source to buy ...
A: A word to the wise, if you display the silver coins in plain site it's quite likely the coins will ...
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| Asking sister from US to buy a few silver coins and bring them to Philippines | 11/14/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm thinking of buying a few silver coins from the US (since I can't find a reliable source to buy ...
A: Mike First you need to assess why are you bringing / buying them for possession in the Philippines; ...
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| UK fiance visa | 11/14/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: How would one go about getting an idea of costing in getting someone with a Filipino passport a ...
A: I have been asked this same question before in regards to marriage with a Filipina in Taiwan; are ...
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| USA criminal record | 11/14/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have tickets to thephilippines for Jan 6 to March 1.It seems that a form (FA Form No. 2A) is ...
A: First of all, the only thing you needed to do was ARRIVE in Manila and it's much easier and requires ...
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| UK fiance visa | 11/14/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: How would one go about getting an idea of costing in getting someone with a Filipino passport a ...
A: John ,to get a Filipino passport issued is about U$60 +++ so call it P4000 to P5000 ( U$100 ) but a ...
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| Odd marriage question | 11/14/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm a Canadian living in Canada. I'm in a LTR with a filipina transexual (MTF). We are very much in ...
A: It just so happens that my wife and I knew the very first Japanese male who was granted a visa for ...
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| Visa Problems? Traveling to Philippines | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Yes Bill and Lorna I am greatful there is a Blog helping others about Philippines Traveling. I am ...
A: With Dual Citizenship you can stay as long as you like. But it's easy to get your tourist visa ...
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| Relocating | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I am trying to find out what the requirements are for an Australian to buy a property, legally, in ...
A: Craig, Foreigners can only own condominium apartments directly NOT LAND. "Buying" / acquiring land ...
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| permanent stay in philippines | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Greetings, My wife is from philippines and we married almost 3 years ago in cebu and got our ...
A: You can check out the details at the Philippines Immigration website. Maybe your first 10 years can ...
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| permanent stay in philippines | 11/12/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Greetings, My wife is from philippines and we married almost 3 years ago in cebu and got our ...
A: Forget the 13A visa as it takes more time and is dependent upon provincial quotas. But the SRRV ...
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| permanent stay in philippines | 11/11/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Greetings, My wife is from philippines and we married almost 3 years ago in cebu and got our ...
A: Mabuhay Ali 1 ) Yes but will need to apply for DUAL CITIZENSHIP if it's ok also with the Iranian ...
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| cost of 3 month overstay? | 11/11/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have 2 questions: the first I am asking because although you did answer this question many times ...
A: Have you ever heard of http://www.google.com or http://www.yahoo.com both are great search ...
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| cost of 3 month overstay? | 11/10/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have 2 questions: the first I am asking because although you did answer this question many times ...
A: It's approximately P2200 as I inform new arrivals that staying long term in the Philippines requires ...
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| cost of 3 month overstay? | 11/10/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I have 2 questions: the first I am asking because although you did answer this question many times ...
A: Yes visa extensions Seth, from 21 days to 59 ( 38 additional days ) is known as a VISA WAIVER then ...
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| marriage | 11/8/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Im an Irish man who has fallen in love with a beautiful and funny filipina woman.I have dual ...
A: Michael, It's a long process which can take 6 months to 2 years to complete especially since UK like ...
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| Balikbayan visa | 11/7/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I will be going on holiday to the Philippines in December for 28 days and have seen many conflicting ...
A: 90% chance YES you both will be issued Balikbayan visas but it's NOT an Absolute right BUT ...
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| Quota Visa | 11/3/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I am currently living and working in the Philippines as a missionary on a 9(g) visa. I was wondering ...
A: Yes all visas for foreigners staying here in the Philippines the BI is where you apply. You might be ...
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| health exam and travel | 10/29/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: i am an eu citizen,i live in france and im married to a filipino lady,i wish to get short stay visa ...
A: William Your question needs to be directed to the French Embassy as only they can give you the ...
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| remarriage | 10/27/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: my mom was married with the first guy, 28 years ago. their marriage didn't work out. they just left ...
A: It depends on the church and municipality office registration where they were in the Philippines ...
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| Bringing my Filipina fancee to UK. | 10/27/2009 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I have been talking to my Filipina girl for almost 3 years , we have never met, but that does not ...
A: I'm not an expert on this subject but I can only suggest. Maybe the best place to begin would be the ...
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| Travel info | 10/25/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Okay so i have been going back and forth on this and basically i have been talking to this philipina ...
A: Diego the first U$500 BLEW any chance of even some of the best most honest Filipinas because they ...
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| Visa to Philippines from Canada | 10/23/2009 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am a permanent resident(not a citizen) of Canada. I would like to know whether I need visa to ...
A: Please get in touch with the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate in Canada and enquire from them ...
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| regard to tax declaration | 10/23/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: We Ilenia and Stephen of Italian nationality. We and some friends would like to take a piece of land ...
A: Generally speaking a Tax Declaration is considered PROOF of OWNERSHIP, We have owned properties, ...
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| Visa-college lecturer | 10/22/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm holding 9F for my master's program in manila. And I'm planning to apply for fulltime lecturer ...
A: You can try the working visa but it's difficlt to obtain as an individual as mostly the employers ...
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| marriage | 10/21/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Im on a pension from australia and wish to marry a philapina in manila and apply to bring her to ...
A: Robert It's maybe best to go to a government agency first to get your LEGAL CAPACITY document ...
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| US citizen going to nursing school in Phil | 10/20/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Is it feasible to attend nursing school in the Philippines as a US student? My reasoning in asking ...
A: I just created a new webpage for both health care and education so check out the links and also on ...
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| Cheap package on hold at customs | 10/20/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I read one of your answers from a guy who sent a laptop through UPS from the US and it was held for ...
A: MANY Filipinos around the world pay TOO MUCH to have items of little value back to their families at ...
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| Philippine Visa for Saudi National | 10/19/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I am a filipina married to a Saudi National, my question is that would you know if its true that a ...
A: It depends if you surname is the same as his name and / or you also bring a marriage certificate of ...
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