@barkz
Australian expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 22 September 2016
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Cost of Living in the Philippines in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in the Philippines to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to ...
I think your car prices are on the high side both for buying and on going running expensive Cars are more expensive in Philippines compared to Australia some are double the price but running costs are a lot cheaper as labor is very cheap I was ... Read More
Jobs for Indians in Philippines (Manila) by masterappu
Hi. I am an Indian who have completed Masters degree in Electronics and Communication (Signal Processing and Embedded Systems). I have also completed my UG in Electrical and Electronics. Currently I am working in an IT firm. I would like to know ...
Filipino work in every country in the world over 11 million of them so why do you reply about taking jobs from Filipino Read More
requirements for residental visa. by OZZYPEZ
Gi day all. Hope you got some easy ways around getting a permanent residential visa as I’m flying over in may to negros Occidental for a few weeks. Then be flying out in end of month to Hong Kong to meet up with my fiancé . Flying back ...
Flying out every month ?? you are doing something wrong 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 need exit visa only if your stay is 12 months or more under that you can pay at the airport Read More
Looking for advice & partner in cebu for starting small business. by hardik_panchal000
Hello, I am Hardik I am basically from Australia, I visited Cebu few months ago and I found out really interesting. People are very friendly and they do business even out side of their house selling stuff or food.. I want to start small business ...
Hardik 50,000 peso capital ? advise keep saving Read More
Maximum money deposit for expat American by Wayne 07
I need to know if there is a maximum amount of money that the United States will allow a U.S. citizen to deposit in a Filipino bank? I was told there is. If there isn't and you deposit let's say $50,000.00 does U.S. require taxes to be paid ...
Gonzrule don't believe that bit about having your name on the property title it means nothing the Filipino can still sell the land without your permission, I know of cases where this has happened , a Foreigner has no rights at all when it comes ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
sam if your already living full time in tarlac you might get a surprise when you apply for a aussie pension, my friend was refused age pension because he was already living with his pinoy family in the philippines for the last 3 years even he visits ... Read More
Extending Philippines tourist visa for 1 month vs longer? by styoung
As an American tourist extending an Philippines automatically-granted tourist visa, is there any harm in asking for more months than I need? Are they more likely to grant a 1 month extension than a 3 month extension? (The tourist visa ...
styung after your free first month you can only extend for 1 month then 6 months after that, ACR card or not all u need now for extension is your passport and the new simple form thats it Read More
Aussie Aged Pension by tonyboost
To any Aussies on aged pension can you tell what happens when you change from 2 weekly payments to 4 weekly payments. what is the time frame before I would get my next payment converting to 4 weekly payments.
tonyboost you dont have to change to monthly payment its up to you. but if you elect for monthly payment you only deal with the tasmanian office Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
ozfreddie if your stay was over 6 months but less than 12 u could just pay the p500 at the airport but the rules change all the time so be carefull. Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
tonyboost, just check because on the web site they say if your here on a visa u can only extend to 24 months, which should be enough for most people anyway, plus on a visa u loose the first 30 days free Read More
exit clearance by giovannigio
someone know what is exit clearance? when i need to take exit clearance and where i can take it? how much is it?
in manila its p500 if you pay more u must be using fixers, dont rely on paying at the airport i heard they may stop that at any time soon, Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
they all speak english, I cant find anyone who knows what iam talking about, they just laugh when i ask something , but most will reply with a answer nothing to do with my question, only in places like angeles city locals and girls from all over ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
they may never ask to see your return ticket but if u cant show one you could be deported or made to buy one at the airport which would be expensive, is it worth it, just buy a cheap one way out ticket with a budget carrier Read More
Indian Expat life in Philipines by payaljain
Hello All, Can anyone please advise me about Expat Life in Manila for Indian Expats. My husband has been offered a job opportunity in Manila and we wanted to do some preliminary homework before taking the decision to move base to Manila.We have 2 ...
5-6 is 20% 1 day to one week dont know where u got the 20% for 40 days from but its incorrect Read More