Robert Sleight
@Munchie
Australian expat in the Philippines
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273 posts
About me
Australian
Speaks Australia, American and about two words of Tagalog
Registration: 12 November 2012
Activity
SRRV Expanded Courtesy Visa by DukeStamina
I have a question. I served in the U.S. military for 6 years. I have an honorable discharge and a DD-214; but I am not considered retired military. However, I am now retired from working and I am collecting Social Security. The amount far exceeds ...
@emvaningen Many thanks, I have sent you a private message... Read More
Presidential Election - changes for expats? by BillyJack CDO
Do you anticipate changes (good or bad) for expats here with the new administration? I know it's impossible to predict. Just wondering if there are informed opinions out there.I'm now on a tourist visa, since balikbayan expired. Working on 13A ...
@Lotus Eater you are aware that BBM is still a wanted man in Hawaii. Read More
annulment by pringles
hi...i am 10 years straight separated with my husband, we've never seen each other for straight 10 years also. im am married with him through civil rights in the philippines. im planning to move at London & i have partner already living there. we're ...
@Cynthiavilla I am sure you have to take the court decision to the municipality where the marriage is registered. They are the ones to issue orders to PSA for records correction. N SO no longer exists. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
@amaglow2 I don't think you can lease from a spouse. Maybe a trust in the kids name might work. But if your married, you name can go on the TCT and you have equal rights, also congical rights laws here apply. Best you seek a good attorney, ... Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@Enzyte Bob Update, that guy and his missus and twins are living back together. Read More
SRRV Expanded Courtesy Visa by DukeStamina
I have a question. I served in the U.S. military for 6 years. I have an honorable discharge and a DD-214; but I am not considered retired military. However, I am now retired from working and I am collecting Social Security. The amount far exceeds ...
@emvaningen This guy charges $360. I actually walked away from SRRV in 2019 because at the bank to withdraw all the funds, he told me I needed to pay him $360 plus an undisclosed fee for a quarantine fee. It was during the onset of Covid. I ... Read More
SRRV Expanded Courtesy Visa by DukeStamina
I have a question. I served in the U.S. military for 6 years. I have an honorable discharge and a DD-214; but I am not considered retired military. However, I am now retired from working and I am collecting Social Security. The amount far exceeds ...
@Enzyte Bob Yes Bob, they have seen my SS statement and a letter from BPI showing pension deposits. However, they do seem to insist on an apostilled statement. I contacted an apostle service in Washington DC and the lady said The State ... Read More
SRRV Expanded Courtesy Visa by DukeStamina
I have a question. I served in the U.S. military for 6 years. I have an honorable discharge and a DD-214; but I am not considered retired military. However, I am now retired from working and I am collecting Social Security. The amount far exceeds ...
@emvaningen hi, thanks for your reply. My cost so far. $1600 to PDB. $1400 application Fee. $360 to pay marketer in my area. Total $3360 @ 50 peso exchange rate back in the day = 168,000 pesos. Approved Oct 29 2020. I got in just before ... Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
Cost of building materials are going thru the roof. It's very discouraging. Read More
SRRV Expanded Courtesy Visa by DukeStamina
I have a question. I served in the U.S. military for 6 years. I have an honorable discharge and a DD-214; but I am not considered retired military. However, I am now retired from working and I am collecting Social Security. The amount far exceeds ...
@pilotdrh How did you get an apostle on your SS statement. There is no signature by a SS officer. The state dept won't apostle. The SS office in Manila refuse to notorized anything. I hit a brick wall. I am disillusioned by this visa. I ... Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
Quite a few small resorts for sale on Siquijor Island. Read More
How to get a credit card for a foreignor in the Philippines by onefogarty
Hello there! I have an excellent credit score in my own country, Canada. However, here in the Philippines, I have yet to establish some kind of credit history as it were with my bank (BDO). That said, I would assume that having some kind of ...
I've got a prepaid Visa credit card thru BPI. No interest, no fees. Works for me. Throw a load on it and go shopping.. Read More
Maximum Continuous Stay using Tourist Visas? by lukestevens1233
Hi everyone, My name is Luke. I am here on a tourist visa that I have been getting extensions on for the past year and a half. Does anybody know how long you can stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa using this method of getting extensions? To ...
I thought P5k was quite a good price, it seems attorneys are very good at writing the kind of suitably groveling letters that I would struggle to write myself, and from what I gather groveling is a must when dealing with immigration officials ... Read More
Maximum Continuous Stay using Tourist Visas? by lukestevens1233
Hi everyone, My name is Luke. I am here on a tourist visa that I have been getting extensions on for the past year and a half. Does anybody know how long you can stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa using this method of getting extensions? To ...
Hey, ginnylarry, yes, I’m presently in the Philippines, almost two and a half years on a tourist visa with extensions. The “visa run” is what I’ve seen it called when a foreigner makes an short trip outside the country and ... Read More
Maximum Continuous Stay using Tourist Visas? by lukestevens1233
Hi everyone, My name is Luke. I am here on a tourist visa that I have been getting extensions on for the past year and a half. Does anybody know how long you can stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa using this method of getting extensions? To ...
Thanks for the reply and the info. I have a few more questions for you, if you don't mind. Have you stayed for three years in the past with no problems? Also, do you know how long you need to leave before you can come back and start the whole ... Read More