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Filipino expat in Switzerland

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Lives in Zurich

Registration: 16 February 2013

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Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
eurecka

marriage visa question by eurecka

hello everyone! im a new bee here,,a filipina engaged to a swiss man and currently im on my marriage visa processing. . id like to ask if one can obtain marriage visa even if marriage preparation is not yet finished ? thank u ;-)

Gemini478

Yes. Indeed very easy! Re:NBI Clearance just secure a copy even if not needed.It is also good to have a document on hand to prove you are clear from any criminal case involvement. You can secure one while waiting for the result of the visa ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
eurecka

marriage visa question by eurecka

hello everyone! im a new bee here,,a filipina engaged to a swiss man and currently im on my marriage visa processing. . id like to ask if one can obtain marriage visa even if marriage preparation is not yet finished ? thank u ;-)

Gemini478

Hi! Even before you get your visa; you may attend the CFO seminar in advance. Just go there again later once you get your visa for the attachment of the "sticker-type" assigned Immigrant No. To verify this, feel free to contact the CFO. ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
eurecka

marriage visa question by eurecka

hello everyone! im a new bee here,,a filipina engaged to a swiss man and currently im on my marriage visa processing. . id like to ask if one can obtain marriage visa even if marriage preparation is not yet finished ? thank u ;-)

Gemini478

Most Welcome! I've been there, done that... ^_^ Aha, so maybe you need to inquire further if the annulment decree is part of the docs you need to submit on your side. If it needs to be translated too. Ok? Just call the Swiss Embassy. About ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
wildbree

Marriage Preparation Visa to Switzerland by wildbree

Hello everyone, I am a Philippines passport holder and would like to ask your help and experiences regarding Finance Visa and taking up residence in Switzerland before marriage (for marriage purposes). What documents should I have to prepare and ...

Gemini478

Patience is a virtue... That is all you can do now after submiting the documents and doing all the necessary for the processing. It took me just over a month to get my type D Visa in 2013. Good luck! Meanwhile, enjoy every single day of your ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
eurecka

marriage visa question by eurecka

hello everyone! im a new bee here,,a filipina engaged to a swiss man and currently im on my marriage visa processing. . id like to ask if one can obtain marriage visa even if marriage preparation is not yet finished ? thank u ;-)

Gemini478

After the marriage, don't forget to register your marriage at the Philippine Embassy in Bern. Call first to schedule for an appointment. It is also best if you can renew your Philippine Passport a.s.a.p. because of the change of name, if you ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
eurecka

marriage visa question by eurecka

hello everyone! im a new bee here,,a filipina engaged to a swiss man and currently im on my marriage visa processing. . id like to ask if one can obtain marriage visa even if marriage preparation is not yet finished ? thank u ;-)

Gemini478

No. You can do it alone. He doesn't need to be there. Just be guided accordingly with the requirements for the TYPE D Visa for Switzerland. That is what you need to follow if you guys intend to get married in Switzerland. Stop entertaining ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Guestposter9864

How to be a member of the filipino community in Zurich? by Guestposter9864

Hi all!Im a filipina with a British fiance living in Zurich Switzerland.We applied for marriage in Zurich and it was approved,now I am waiting for my visa approval so I can travel by June this year.I wanted to have filipino friends there to get a ...

Gemini478

Hi! You are going to live in Switzerland to be with your soon to be husband. While it is great knowing Filipinos here, never forget the very reason why you are going here: to start a family life & not to know every single Filipino living here. ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
lady_diver

Registering/Reporting Marriage contracted abroad by lady_diver

I am a Filipina with a foreign husband. We just got married in Norway recently. I want to register/report our marriage here in the Philippines but don't know where to start or where/what office to go. Does anyone here had the same experience and ...

Gemini478

It is simple. Search the website of the consular office/embassy of the Philippines in Norway. There you can find the form & requirements needed plus a certain fee. The soonest you can report the marriage, the better. I believe you have 1 year ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Gemini478

Amended Philippine Passport; What name to use to book flights? by Gemini478

I am confused... Not getting answer from the Philippine Embassy in Bern. (FYI: Amendment of Philippine Passport to reflect married name still in process, nearing a month long now):-( And lost opportunities to book cheap domestic flights while ...

Gemini478

I have been inactive for quite a while... Yeah, it is better to use the name as it appears in the bio page of the passport (that page where your ID pic is shown) then just bring along with you your marriage certificate in case someone looks for it ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
10 years ago
jancel

need some guides by jancel

hello po, i am jancel from cebu, i have a fiance in switzerland and we already have a kid. Filipino po xa pero citizen na po xa doon, sa Solothurn xa exactly, plano sana namin magpakasal this year, wala po kasi kaming idea kung paano, wala pong ...

Gemini478

Hi... Processing is easy as well as the issuance of the visa if all requirements are complete. My 2nd visit for instance I applied for example Feb.13 then just after 2 days I got my passport back, stamped with the visa. The Swiss embassy will have ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gemini478

Amended Philippine Passport; What name to use to book flights? by Gemini478

I am confused... Not getting answer from the Philippine Embassy in Bern. (FYI: Amendment of Philippine Passport to reflect married name still in process, nearing a month long now):-( And lost opportunities to book cheap domestic flights while ...

Gemini478

All is settled now as regards what name to use. It's the married name because the amendment is done officially and is allowed only for certain instances one of which is Change of Name because of marriage. The only Problem now??? Got my amended ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
11 years ago
ndoshani

need help about invitation letter for visa in philippiness by ndoshani

hello friends, i m from india going philippines next month on tour visa. i need invitation letter from my friend. can anybody tell me about that which points should be mention in invitation letter?

Gemini478

Ey this made me smile...oooppsss not meaning it bad... Go to the Philippine Embassy Website in India and search for the Guidelines. It is always stated there what are main points that need be mentioned in the Invitation Letter. Bottomline though for ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gemini478

Amended Philippine Passport; What name to use to book flights? by Gemini478

I am confused... Not getting answer from the Philippine Embassy in Bern. (FYI: Amendment of Philippine Passport to reflect married name still in process, nearing a month long now):-( And lost opportunities to book cheap domestic flights while ...

Gemini478

Oh well the Philippine Consular Office in Geneva gave the answer instantly. Since the Passport is already amended ergo the married Name should be the one to be used to book the flights. Phoned the Airlines too and the representative told that all ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gemini478

Amended Philippine Passport; What name to use to book flights? by Gemini478

I am confused... Not getting answer from the Philippine Embassy in Bern. (FYI: Amendment of Philippine Passport to reflect married name still in process, nearing a month long now):-( And lost opportunities to book cheap domestic flights while ...

Gemini478

@greenetravel... as per the passport section of the Phil.Embassy in Bern told few minutes ago this morning, there will be no problem if I use either of the single or married name for as long as I carry with me an original copy of my marriage ... Read More

Gemini478 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gemini478

Amended Philippine Passport; What name to use to book flights? by Gemini478

I am confused... Not getting answer from the Philippine Embassy in Bern. (FYI: Amendment of Philippine Passport to reflect married name still in process, nearing a month long now):-( And lost opportunities to book cheap domestic flights while ...

Gemini478

Thanks a lot @Primadona for sharing your point of view as regards the matter... :-) I am looking Forward to hear also from a co-Filipino. Anyone please??? Read More