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@bigstar1208

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American looking for information about Philippines

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Registration: 14 May 2023

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11 months ago
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Cell phone use by bigstar1208

Retiring soon in the Philippines.Will have unlocked iPhone.What is the best set up for calling and texts.Would like to be able to receive 2FA for banking.

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Thanks Read More

bigstar1208 replied to a thread
11 months ago
bigstar1208

Cell phone use by bigstar1208

Retiring soon in the Philippines.Will have unlocked iPhone.What is the best set up for calling and texts.Would like to be able to receive 2FA for banking.

bigstar1208

Thanks for your information.Trying to avoid having to maintain a US carrier if possible. Read More

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11 months ago

Cell phone use

Retiring soon in the Philippines.Will have unlocked iPhone.What is the best set up for calling and texts.Would like to be able to receive 2FA for banking. Read More

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11 months ago
whackerdog123

Direct deposit to the Philippines from US by whackerdog123

I know that this is possible now, but I have a few questions. My wife went to her bank here in Cebu and asked about this. The bank (metro bank) told her that she wouldn't be allowed on my bank account since it's a pension account, WTF!. How is ...

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@danfinnReading some of your posts regarding Social Security. In summary you have SS direct deposited in US and just transfer funds to a bank in the Phillipines as needed.Can the Philippines account be joint with spouse? I will be going SRRV ... Read More

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TitoDan

Applying for SRRV by TitoDan

How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...

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Thanks for the information.I think its just safe to get docs apostilled as long as there is not a time limit. Read More

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last year
TitoDan

Applying for SRRV by TitoDan

How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...

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@bigstar1208I can have my DD214 apostilled in the US before arriving in the Philippines just wondering holing it's good for.I prefer not to wait until social security starts in November for a pension letter.Moon dog mentioned that a notarized ... Read More

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last year
TitoDan

Applying for SRRV by TitoDan

How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...

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@Moon DogThanks Read More

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TitoDan

Applying for SRRV by TitoDan

How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...

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@emvaningenIt does. Read More

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last year
TitoDan

Applying for SRRV by TitoDan

How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...

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Thanks Just wondering who has to apostile it if that is required. Read More

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last year
TitoDan

Applying for SRRV by TitoDan

How do I apply for SRRV? I was in the US Navy twice: From 1958, just out of High School, to 21st birthday in Sep. 1960, then recalled for 11 months for the Berlin Crisis in June 1961. I have discharge papers for both stints. Will this qualify ...

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@Moon DogI have a DD214 with raised seal from.the National Archives.l understand or has to be apostilled.That should be done in the US and is good for a year if I have to use it with the PRA for SSRV.Does the SSA in Manila provide benefits letters ... Read More

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last year
picomanning

Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) by picomanning

Can anyone provide tips or comments about obtaining the SRRV(visa)? Recommend a consultant or hand holding service to obtain, and etc?

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No military pension required if you have social security.NCOs included. Read More

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Guzik

Police Clearance from home country by Guzik

I will be moving to the Philippines with my wife in October. At that time, I will be applying for a 13A visa. My question is, if I get the police clearance before I arrive, do I need to get it notarized or authenticated before I arrive in the ...

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@pilotdrh Thanks again for your assistance. Read More

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last year
Guzik

Police Clearance from home country by Guzik

I will be moving to the Philippines with my wife in October. At that time, I will be applying for a 13A visa. My question is, if I get the police clearance before I arrive, do I need to get it notarized or authenticated before I arrive in the ...

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@pilotdrh If I recall correctly I can do most of the requirements for the SRRV military in the Philippines.I believe that I need my DD 214 apostilled in the US.In regards to social security benefits letter I could get that cleared through the US ... Read More

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elnidophill

SRRV Payments by elnidophill

did you already pay All money, who has experience???

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I thought the DD 214 had to be apostilled.Maybe that's only if you start the process in the US. Read More

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pierredesmarais6

tourist visa by pierredesmarais6

may be a bad news for tourists visa to come in june... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSYKlHoIFqk

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From what I learned on this forum you do not need to be an officer.All I need is my DD 214. Read More