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| Subject | Date Asked |
| SRRV visa for Indians | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: i am 49 years old..and working as Civil Engineer for MNC.We do have branch office in Manila.. i ... A: I'm afraid I cannot help you any further as I have already said I'm not an SRRV specialist and nor ... | |
| SRRV visa for Indians | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: i am 49 years old..and working as Civil Engineer for MNC.We do have branch office in Manila.. i ... A: I'm not an expert on immigration but I can guide you to some sources where you can get this ... | |
| Visa on arrival | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: . i'm currently working here in cochin kerala so i want to have a vacation after my contract thanks ... A: I also understand that Filipinos can now get visa on arrival in India. But remember that these rules ... | |
| Visa on arrival | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: . i'm currently working here in cochin kerala so i want to have a vacation after my contract thanks ... A: I am a bit confused about your question and what it is that you exactly want to know. You say you ... | |
| ONE WAY TO HR PHILIPPINES | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: SOMEONE TOLD ME I CAN NOT TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES WITHOUT A ROUND TRIP TICKET OR A TICKET LEAVING ... A: I have been to the Philippines several times and no one has ever checked my return ticket, although ... | |
| Canadian Immigration | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: Good Day! M living in Zamboaonga since birth.iv got a friend in Canada and wanted to invite me ... A: You need to have a valid Philippine Passport and a visa from the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines ... | |
| about visa | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Good morning ! i want to ask few questions regarding with the visa i am a Filipino i decide to visit ... A: My advice would be to contact the nearest Philippines Embassy in France and check with them ... | |
| expired visa | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: since then my wife in the U.S. who is also Philapina and I have gotten divorced,since then I have ... A: I'm sorry but I'm not an expert on visa and immigration affairs. These are matters between ... | |
| Cultural immersion | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping to exchange cultural information with a former colleague. The books in the "Culture ... A: Your question does not appear to be about the Philippines per se but about resources to exchange ... | |
| visa purpose | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: sir i am girish from india,my gf stays at philipiness and she is filipino,iwant to call her to india ... A: Please ask your girlfriend to enquire at the Indian Embassy in Manila regarding the procedure for ... | |
| Budget Flights | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find a budget airline that fly’s between the Philippines and Thailand without much ... A: I'm not an expert on airlines and ticketing procedures that can be quite complicated and difficult ... | |
| re marry | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: im a filipina was married to a white canadian guy in the phils. civil wedding, i initiated a divorce ... A: The correct place to enquire about your status for re-marriage to your Filipino BF is the local ... | |
| Long term stay in the Philippines | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I am preparing for retirement this summer and my wife and I would like to visit the Philippines for ... A: My wife and I spent few days at the Dos Palmas Island Resort in Nov 2009 and absolutely loved it. ... | |
| visa of my fiancee | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: im a filipina and i have a fiancee from germany..we decide to get marreid here in philipines this ... A: All these questions can only be answered by the Philippine Embassy in Germany where your fiancee is ... | |
| travel | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, I am in SE Asia and am trying to escape from the heat and chaos of Water Festival. I ... A: Yes, April will definitely be very hot and humid in Philippines and you should also be prepared for ... | |
| wanna visit my gf in phil | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a gf who is a filipina, i met her in london n now we r back to our countries. Im from india i ... A: In order to visit the Philippines in March for your girlfriend's birthday, all you need is a valid ... | |
| visa assistance | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: my sister has an indian fiancee and wnted to go here in the philippines. what should the indian do ... A: Your sister's fiancee should approach the Philippine Embassy in India and enquire from them ... | |
| Philippines dependent visa | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: This is Prasad from India. I will be relocating to Manila, Philippines next month on a job offer. My ... A: An amateur like me who has volunteered to offer to help holiday makers is in no position to give ... | |
| phillipines | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Please tell me the culture of phillipines and do's and don'ts of phillipine. How free is the ... A: You will appreciate that this is not the place for me to elaborate upon the culture of a country. I ... | |
| Vacation n d Phil | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: what would u suggest the best value price hotel were we can stay in Manila & where can i possibly ... A: For hotels in the Philippines and Manila please log on to www.agoda.com and search for hotels within ... | |
| Visa | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: What kind of visa required for my indian national husband to go with me in the Philippines to stay ... A: You should contact the local Philippines Embassy in New Delhi or their Consulate in Mumbai. They ... | |
| marriage is not going well with filipina | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I feel silly here but what happen is i married a filipina in the Philippines. she is now here in ... A: I recommend that you get in touch with the authorities who granted the landed immigrant status as ... | |
| imigration/duel citizenship | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: what are requirements for American married to Philippine wife to obtain duel citizenship in ... A: These are issues for which you should seek advice from the respective Embassies and not from someone ... | |
| Bringing my Filipina fancee to UK. | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Visa to Philippines from Canada | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| annulment | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a fiance in cebu. i went there 2 years ago and met her. she is legally married, but been ... A: I'm not an expert on divorce or annulment laws either in my country or the Philippines or the US. I ... | |
| Visiting Philipines | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have met my soulmate in the net..and ofcourse she is a filipina..i would like to visit her..but ... A: You seem to be a pretty articulate and well-read person NOT to have taken a plane ride ever in your ... | |
| Philippines Visa requirements | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Korgaokar, I am interested in moving to the Philipines for maybe 6 months and would be very ... A: I think you have done the right thing by checking with the Filipino Embassy in Ireland regarding ... | |
| Foreigner buy land in Philippines? | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Several of my friends from the USA and Canada were thinking about retiring to the Philippines but ... A: You will appreciate that these are issues that are the sole authority of the Philippines Government ... | |
| visa | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: i want to go to phi for 10 to 15 days i have indian pasport i need visa from phi embessy or i will ... A: You must have a valid Philippines Visa before you land there. There is NO VISA ON ARRIVAL. The best ... | |
| visit visa for philippines | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: i am working in Saudi Arabia and i want to go to Philippines from Saudi on visit visa to get married ... A: The best place to find an answer to your question is the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia. I ... | |
| Working in Philippines | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am getting an offer to work at Philippines. The company will be providing me accommodation for me ... A: Can you please be a little more specific on what answers you would like from me? Yes, I have been ... | |
| Island Hopping in Palawan | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to go island hopping around Palawan in October this year but the company I looked at ... A: Since you have been to Palawan and I haven't and also since I'm planning to go there later in the ... | |
| Island Hopping in Palawan | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to go island hopping around Palawan in October this year but the company I looked at ... A: I must confess that even I'm not aware of any company that offers island hopping tours in Palawan. I ... | |
| information. | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i am from india n am planning to visit philippines.i wud like to know 1.which the best n cheapest ... A: Let me answer your questions as best as possible against your questions - 1.which the best n ... | |
| petition | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: My name is marcel. I am Philippines citizen, working and residence here in dubai, I got married with ... A: (My name is NILESH and not BILL) I don't know the answer to your questions. These are complex ... | |
| petition | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: My name is marcel. I am Philippines citizen, working and residence here in dubai, I got married with ... A: I'm not sure what exactly it is that you are asking - petition for what? So pardon me for answering ... | |
| permanent residence,ph | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: im jecel,i would like to ask if my fiance can get automatically a permanent residence when we are ... A: I think your fiance will have to go thru the normal immigration process and will NOT be granted ... | |
| Visiting My Wife In Philippines | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Am indian and working in saudi arabia. I am married a filipina.(i already went Philippines last year ... A: To the best of my understanding a marriage contract cannot be used instead of a visa. I think you ... | |
| Does Qatari need visa to have short visit to Philippines? | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have Qatar passport, and I am planing to have 2 weeks short visit to Philippines? Do I need visa? ... A: Please enquire at the Philippine Embassy in Qatar who should be able to give you the correct answer. ... | |
| visit | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a girl friend in philippines i want to visit her just for 10days how much it will cost for me ... A: Please find out from your nearest travel agent the cost of an air ticket from your city to ... | |
| business | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Is electronics (e.g. Laptops, camera etc) good quality with reasonable rate to take back for selling ... A: Are you really a Pakistani??? with a name like Deborah?? Anyway, the Philippines is no place to ... | |
| Long Term Visa | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: This is Harsh an Indian by birth, I got married last year and my wife happens to be a filipino. We ... A: You will appreciate that these are issues of Philippines Government policy and are subject to change ... | |
| visiting phillippines | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: my son is 23 and has found his soul mate there. he has never traveled before or flown anywhere. ... A: Let me try to answer your question a bit differently than you may have expected - since you say you ... | |
| health insurance in philippines | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: im planning to retire in the philippines, i want to know how to get health insurance there, since i ... A: Perhaps these following websites will help you find the answer to your question on retiring to the ... | |
| infi on visa | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: i am an indian national and want to visit philippines for short duration of 20 days. can u tell me ... A: Any reputed travel agent should be able to help you obtain a visa for the Philippines. If you want ... | |
| visit visa to phillipines | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: im jordanian and my wife philippines i want to visit the Philippine with my wife and we living in ... A: Salam Walekum and congratulations on having a Filipino wife. I'm sure you're very happy with her and ... | |
| Is about visa cost from indian embassy in philippines | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: i want to know the visa cost from indian embassy in philippines. which is Torrist visa, business ... A: You could either contact a reputed travel agent in your city or contact the Philippine Embassy in ... | |
| from Manila clark to Quezon Ciy | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to travel to Philippines from Macau by Tiger airlines. I want to know how can i go from ... A: The fastest way to get to QC from Clarks is to take a taxi and in traffic it should take you about ... | |
| Holiday | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I would like some information from anyone who can help me please. I am 35, and considering taking ... A: If you girlfriend likes to party, shop and beach in that order then I think Cebu would be perfect I ... | |
| visa | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: my son will be traveling from Switzerland to the Philippines does he need get a visa before he ... A: According to this website of the Philippines citizens of the United Kingdom are permitted to enter ... | |
| visa for phil | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: Im in USA right now im planning to go visit Phil by next year. Im an Indian i came here in US for ... A: If you and Indian passport holder you will require a valid visa to visit the Philippines. You can ... | |
| Living and working in philipines | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I want to get married with a Filipino and i want to stay in philipine.I want to work and live in ... A: If you're with STAR CRUISES and a graduate I suppose you're either suitable to be employed by one of ... | |
| Living and working in philipines | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I want to get married with a Filipino and i want to stay in philipine.I want to work and live in ... A: You don't say which country you are a citizen of. I'm assuming you are either from Western Europe or ... | |
| marriage in the philippines | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: my fiancee and i met on webcam 2 years ago,and have met on it everyday since our first meeting,i ... A: I'm not in a position to advise you either way. You are up against your own Embassy in the ... | |
| Visa for Philippines | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am NRI business man residing in Qatar.I would like to visit philippines to meet my girl friend who ... A: Once again I must request you to contact the Philippine Embassy in Qatar for answers to these ... | |
| Visa for Philippines | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am NRI business man residing in Qatar.I would like to visit philippines to meet my girl friend who ... A: I'm afraid I do not have the authority to issue a visa for the Philippines. This can only be done ... | |
| Retirement | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Nilesh- I want to live in the PI where the following is a MUST for me: less humid than the rest of ... A: If you're looking to retire in the Philippines I would suggest that you make a couple of trips down ... | |
| Bank Cards | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to the Philippines for a year next September and i was wondering whether i could use my ... A: I don't think you should have any problems. I have travelled several time to the Philippines and ... | |
| PHILIPPINE VISA DETAILS FOR INDIANS | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: this is shershad from saudi arabia. i am indian. this year december i would like to visit ... A: Your information is INCORRECT. All Indians MUST have a valid visa prior to landing in the ... | |
| travel to philipines | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: how can i travel to manila, capital of Philippines from India for 8 to 10 days,how much money should ... A: As in India there is a wide range of accommodation ranging from the super-luxurious to the ... | |
| travel to philipines | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: how can i travel to manila, capital of Philippines from India for 8 to 10 days,how much money should ... A: There are no direct flights to Manila from India. You should check with your travel agent for the ... | |
| Boracay | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I was surfing the net recently and came across beautiful pictures of a place called Boracay in the ... A: Coincidentally I have just landed in Manila a couple of hours ago on my latest trip to this ... | |
| Reg my honeymoon trip to Philippines | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I am Preethi, based in Chennai, India. I am getting married on the 30th of Nov this year. I plan to ... A: What a pleasure to hear from an Indian that you want to go to the Philippines for a honeymoon and ... | |
| jobs in makati city | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I am Revathi. My husband would like to do M.B.A in AIM-Makati city. I would like to stay with him ... A: What a coincidence - I'm staying just behind the AIM in a service apartment in Makati City on my ... | |
| General info | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I will now thank you in advance for all and any information you can pass onto regarding my ... A: First of all, if you're looking for a holiday in the Philippines, May is not the right season as ... | |
Philippines
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Nilesh Korgaokar
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding travel to the Philippines for both business and leisure. Anybody wanting to know the best beaches, archipelagos, coral reefs, dive sites, island resorts, including cheap flights etc. Please note that I DO NOT have any experience or expertise in setting up a business in the Philippines or what are the procedures that one needs to follow if you want to get married to a local Filipino. I also DO NOT have any information about how to apply for a visa. For such questions it is best that you approach the local Philippine Embassy in your own country and enquire there.
Experience
I travel often to the country on business and when here for longer periods never miss an opportunity to explore the country's hidden treasures - mostly the beaches and dive sites.
Publications
India Today Travel Plus
Education/Credentials
Post Graduate
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