@Arcadieus
American expat in Romania
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Registration: 06 August 2020
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Looking for an S2 certified doctor
The VA Manil outpatient clinic has been directed to stop all controlled substances by October 1st, so I and the rest of the veterans here are pretty screwed.I'm looking for an S2 pain medicine doctor, who isn't afraid to prescribe painkillers.I'm ... Read More
Trying to find a cheaper pharmacy here than Mercury by Arcadieus
Hi, I was prescribed oxynorm 5mg from a pain specialist here. Mercury is charging 160 pesos per tablet. Is there any other pharmacy that would carry this medicine and be cheaper? Or is there some type of discount prescription program I can sign up ...
Thank you for the advice. Ya a one month supply at Mercury is 17k. Again I get reimbursed for this but it takes six months. Read More
Trying to find a cheaper pharmacy here than Mercury
Hi, I was prescribed oxynorm 5mg from a pain specialist here. Mercury is charging 160 pesos per tablet. Is there any other pharmacy that would carry this medicine and be cheaper? Or is there some type of discount prescription program I can sign up ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
We got married online through the state of Utah *we lived together prior but with covid this was the best way to get me into the Philippines* so we have our Report of Marriage and an apostilled marriage license currently. Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
Doing some further research, I'm not required to do NBI clearance either. February 2nd will be 59 days and NBI is required if you're here six months or more. I have my BI clearance already, since I did the tourist extension last week and we ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
From my understanding, US citizens aren't required the medical exam part unless I read it wrong. Thanks for all the other information though. I'm trying to do this by myself, since it seems pretty straight forward. Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
I have the ACR card *not sure if it's 1 or another number*. They actually didn't ask for my flight number for the ACR card, but I have the original documents they gave me. I'm just wondering if this is hard process or should I just pay ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself?
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated! Read More
Where is the breaker/fuse box usually located?
Finally made it to the Philippines after ten and half months, and I'm having some electrical issues in my kitchen and guest bedroom downstairs. I've looked all over the house and I can't find the box. If anyone has an idea where it ... Read More
If I bring a PC on an airplane, will I still be charged customs taxes? by Arcadieus
Trying to figure a way around paying 12% through customs. Anyone have any other ideas?
My wife and I were married online *we lived together before in Romania* San Fran consulate recognized the marriage, since it had an apostilled license. Read More
If I bring a PC on an airplane, will I still be charged customs taxes? by Arcadieus
Trying to figure a way around paying 12% through customs. Anyone have any other ideas?
Hey all, sorry for the delayed update/replies. I'm coming in on a 9A visa *secured it a few weeks ago and flying on 12/3!*. My wife and I plan on applying for a 13A immediately though. So yes I'm coming in as a "tourist" bit not ... Read More
Do I need a ROM for a 9A visa as a foreign spouse?
The consulates are pretty useless when it comes to information and I just wanna make sure I can get in via the 9A visa. Also, they are saying it's a single issue visa but does anyone know if I can get it extended? Read More
I need help with getting an exemption please. by Arcadieus
So, my girlfriend and I are being married on July 3rd via proxy. I have to file the marriage with the consulate in San Franciso and then we are supposed to apply for exemption, since I would be traveling alone before I can apply for the spousal ...
I will definitely do that. Thank you for replying. This whole process is assisine at this rate lol. Read More
I need help with getting an exemption please.
So, my girlfriend and I are being married on July 3rd via proxy. I have to file the marriage with the consulate in San Franciso and then we are supposed to apply for exemption, since I would be traveling alone before I can apply for the spousal ... Read More
There is a way into the Philippines right this moment. by Arcadieus
I just wanted to give everyone a break down of how I will be entering the Philippines in the next 2-3 months. My fiancée and I are being married online via a service called Webweddings. We will be officially and legally married by the state of ...
Ya plus the green lane proposal. I'm just trying to hit entry from multiple angles at this point. I got my vaccine and I'm getting married, so that's two possible entry points. From what I've been told though, the marriage should ... Read More