@scott1953

Hi, there are several BI offices around which can do it. It depends on the authorization given to the BI office. For example the BI office in Cebu or IloIlo can do that. Smaller offices like my office here in Boracay is not authorized to do it. Just ... Read More

I recently had to get a new passport and after getting it , I used it to get my visa extension. While processing my new visa extension I was told to have my entry stamp transferred to my new passport. I was instructed to go across the hall and have ... Read More

@bass4 Hello Bass, you have enough proof of residence in the US from what you stated. When i applied i added any US Passports i had , any drivers license expired or valid. Just show you spent at least 5 years prior to your child's birth residing ... Read More

    @scott1953 hi thanks for sharing this. Im also in the process of putting my son as my beneficiary. You mention your child receive 1/2 of what youre getting. Is that money deducted from your monthly pension or my ss pension wont be ... Read More

@danfinn I agree 100% danfinn I could not get a clear answer from the SS rep when she made her phone interview. Imagine i can not be a co-administrator i my Fil/Am sons account.Or administrator alone on his account. Only good thing is she said a ... Read More

@scott1953 hi thanks for sharing this. Im also in the process of putting my son as my beneficiary. You mention your child receive 1/2 of what youre getting. Is that money deducted from your monthly pension or my ss pension wont be affected? ... Read More

    I chose to go in person today instead of the new online process.  For anyone else who will be walking in be advised that you will still have to register online and get a registration # to show them. This was the first thing they ... Read More

    Hi, we received our babies CRBA and USA passport after applying at the Cebu consulate.We didn't receive a social security number yet.I want to apply for our childs social security benefits under my social security benefits I receive ... Read More

That's sad to hear Scott. You don't hold your old cancelled passport? Proof? Enjoy Manila. Cheers, Steve. -@bigpearl Hello Steve, Yes i presented both new and old passports but BI still said it did not matter. 10 years ago i kept ... Read More

My U.S.A. passport needs renewing.  I can send the application and passport via any courier service but none will handle the return of my documents.  Has anyone done this and who did you use. The US government site says Air 21 will ... Read More

I’ve come to learn that the fees seem to be different at every BI office. My 2 month renewal in Olangapo was in excess of 6,000 PHP. Where was your renewal done? -@fortnerbrianI’ve come to learn that the fees seem to be ... Read More

Just renewed my Tourist Visa for another 4 months with a total fee of 5,940.00 pesos. Monthly extension application fee 600 pesos, Monthly extension Fee 2,000 pesos, Certificate fee 500 pesos, Legal research fee 40 pesos.Annual Report 300 pesos. ... Read More

@Eric Davis Hello Eric, forgot to mention there are 2 SM malls in CDO. There is also a new SM downtown . The one i mentioned is in Uptown CDO. Much nicer area in Uptown then the downtown area. Safe and flood free. If you are new to the area better ... Read More

@Eric Davis Hello Eric, There is a condo complex in Upper Carmen called Primavera across from the SM mall that i see has rentals at times. I see a number of foreigners renting units there. Safe , flood free area and 2 minute walk to mall. I ... Read More