Knud Nielsen
@knud
Danish expat in the Philippines
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Danish
Lives in Pasig City
Speaks Danish, English
Registration: 20 November 2011
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SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
Sorry to hear the trouble experienced I have been receiving my wages to Metrobank for years. They are initiated from UK. It has worked painless for the 13 years I have lived in the Philippines. Money arrives directly to my account. My friend have ... Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
As a foreigner you cannot open an account in Philippines unless you have a visa. Banks in the Philippine are just as worried about money laundering as elsewhere. If you are a Philippine citizen you should be able to open an account. Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
I presume you have a Philippine bank account already. Just get the swift code routing code. I have been transferring money to the Philippines for years. Metrobank and BDO is good banks. The only one I have been transferring to. If you want to send ... Read More
A company to transfer my money from US to Philippines by hughes3864
I need some help finding a company to transfer my money for me. anyone that could refer me to one they use would be very much appreciated. I want to transfer from my US checking to my Philipine checking. Brad
I would just let my bank(s) take care of it. If you want a bit more control of exchange rate you could open an US$ account and you could transfer to it. I have a good relation with my bank and they give me a special rate ~ 0 .29 peso above official ... Read More
How to sell a condo? by gonta
For personal reasons I need to return to Canada. I have a beautiful condo for sale ( I'm a retired architect). My problem is I can't find anyone with any integrity/professionalism to handle the sale. I've talked to a few brokers ...
Hi Try Jones Lang Lasalle. I do not have much experience with them but I know they are dealing with real estate. I had them assisting with leasing out property www.jll.com.ph Knud Read More
Ammendment of a Probationary 13a Visa to Permanent by mharrich
Hi, I live in CDO but I have to go to Manila to amend my 13a visa from probationary to permanent. My Probationary VISA expires June 23. I had hoped to submit my application to amend in CDO but the NBI Clearance for foreigners takes two months ...
Sorry. I understood the the NBI clearance was one of the steps which caused concerns due to long waiting time. Read More
Ammendment of a Probationary 13a Visa to Permanent by mharrich
Hi, I live in CDO but I have to go to Manila to amend my 13a visa from probationary to permanent. My Probationary VISA expires June 23. I had hoped to submit my application to amend in CDO but the NBI Clearance for foreigners takes two months ...
I have recently renewed my NBI clearance. It is quite easy now. Attend the NBI office in Ermita since they deal with foreign residents. Location UN Avenue cross Taft Avenue I recommend that you go online and fill in application and do the ... Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
Hi I am a Danish Citizen who have been living in Manila since 2003. I would say you could live comfortable enough for your pension. You could even consider buying a condo in an area with some security. I do not know much about Davao. but sure it ... Read More
Planning to move to philippines by roysafari
Hi Everyone, My name is Vishal and I'm from India. My current employer has recently offered me a job in Philippines. I'm reviewing the offer as of now. The salary proposed is about 50,000 Philippines Pesos per month. I wanted to know if ...
You could get a furnished apartment from around 20000. Especially a bit away from the center. But 50000pesos for two people is not enough. But latter statement depend a bit on what kind of living you expect Transportation could easy be 5000 pesos ... Read More
Helper/maid/kasambahay in a condo by chris_balikbayan
Hi guys, I relocated to my birth country last november and its been 9 months here in Metro Manila. I live in a small condo I was wondering if anyone else here has a helper that lives with them in a condo? I know a house is better for livein ...
I know many people in the Philippine who live in small apartment with helper and sometime nanny as well. Forgot to mention driver. Personally I cannot stand having these people living in the house and I find they add more work than they perform. It ... Read More
Problems with accuracy in Filipino schools by dondee31
Hello. A friend of mine here in Ormoc got into trouble with the local Catholic School district. The problem was that he, being a PhD in psychiatry, would examine his two children's school work every day. We would find numerous mistakes in ...
I have experienced wrong answers to questions or wrong information given in schools in the Philippines. As I get older I realized that teachers in my native country have taught me wrong. That is how the world work anyway. Our children might as well ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
Drivers in Philippines(some could be expats) generally do not take rules seriously. Only one rule apply that is "me first" After a while you getting used to it. Just drive. If you do not surprise anybody by sudden turns it is unlikely ... Read More
How to obtain resident permit or long term visa for Philippines by Arthas
Hello; I would like to come and search for job or business opportunities in Philippines but i can only stay 21 days in Philippines with tourist visa. My nationality is Turkish. Is there any other way to extend this duration before or after i go to ...
If you want to stay for longer you might want to buy a condo. the 20000dollars deposit for retirement visa can be used for such(investment) If you want to marry a Filipina I suggest to apply residency in normal manner. If you get balikbayan for a ... Read More
How to obtain resident permit or long term visa for Philippines by Arthas
Hello; I would like to come and search for job or business opportunities in Philippines but i can only stay 21 days in Philippines with tourist visa. My nationality is Turkish. Is there any other way to extend this duration before or after i go to ...
Hi long term takes some time. But you get good help with immigration. Not sure how easy it is if you do not have relationship with a Filipina. The 21day stay you get in airport can be extended upto 59days at immigration in Intramuros Manila. ... Read More
In need of a tour guide ( Makati ) by sirrobcentral
I'm in need of someone who is Pinoy and can navigate the Makati area for me. I'm in need of a place to stay long term on a budget 20k...I will be very generous compensating you for your help.
Happy to hear that. Hope you found a place with efficient security. I am well aware that the nationality is at play. My experience is with letting put myself. I have a few condos and I would not let out for that price. The price of condos is quite ... Read More