@fernandosdesign
Indian expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 31 March 2018
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Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...
Hey there, it looks like you will have to live in Metro Manila! You could choose to live in BGC (which is basically mini Singapore). It's well maintained, has all the restaurants and cafes you could possibly desire, lots of open space. It is ... Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
What Brand and models are your AC units? We replaced our old AC with a new LG dual inverter model and our electricity bill reduced dramatically. I have a new mac mini M1 that consumes an unbelievable 40watts at high load! Apple engineering magic. My ... Read More
permanent visa for pakistani by GuestPoster140
after 1 year TRV pakistani can get Pemanent resident visa(PRV). if no what reason?
Indians get charged 37k plus for a TRV so don't tell me Pakistanis are discriminated against. lol Indians come here and fool around and flout immigration rules, work illegally etc. this is the reason. I'm an Indian. I don't feel ... Read More
Moving from the UK to The Philippines by bwfc122
Hi All, I need some help with moving from the UK to the Philippines. The story is that I am moving over there to be with my girlfriend who have been with for 3 years and visited her loads of times over the years, but now we have decided to live ...
Hey Jack, you will get a 30 days on arrival, which you can extend upto 3 years, either a month at a time or upto 6 months at a time. Regarding working online, you just work as it is kind of a grey area which cannot be regulated. There is no ... Read More
Need urgent job by Ranjan012
How can I find work there or any BPO that i can join and visit my girlfriend also.its very hard to visit there.can you please tell me if i can get work there??
Sorry, its not easy finding a job in the Philippines from abroad. If you are already living in the Philippines you can look for work. Read More
Indians on SRRV in Philippines by Chivalrous0
hello. is there any Indian here who has opted for SRRV in Philippines. i am not racist, but the process for an Indian is different when applying through Embassy in India, so wanted to have more information on the exact process followed. Hoping to ...
You might be the only one who is attempting this my friend :) I think you should get a tourist visa, go to the Philippines and get the process started. There is no restriction on nationality as far as the SRRV is concerned as long as you have the ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
As far as I know, you would need to get in touch with an attorney to liaise with immigration to get off the blacklist. The previous poster seems to have some experience with this. Read More
The pet culture in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in the Philippines just to make sure that their ...
You have all the pet services you need if you live in the big cities. I am not sure about the smaller towns. I guess the most common would be the ever faithful and trustworthy askal. The native dogs adopted from the streets. Whatever pet you fancy, ... Read More
Living cost in Philliphines by Sunny14val
I have an offer of 1 lac 60 thousand Paiso and have a family wife and daughter. Can some one guide is this good mount to survive in Manilla or Makati.
Hello there, I assume you are Indian because you mentioned 'lac'. Yes 160,000 pesos is a very good income in the Philippines compared to most people. Most Filipinos live on much less. How good this amount is depends on which area you want to ... Read More
Steps how my indian husband & our babies can go to philippines by sherilyndavid
Hello i just want to ask what is the easiest way for my indian husband and our two babies to come to Philippines, I am Filipina..im little bit confused because someone told me that my 2 babies can get dual citizenship (indian + pilipino) is this ...
Hello, your kids can get Philippine citizenship and you can do that in Saudi Arabia itself at the Philippine embassy. You cannot get dual citizenship because India doesnt recognize dual citizenship. They will have to give up their Indian citizenship ... Read More
Is there anywhere in this entire country that offers peace and quiet? by GuestPoster2704
[Preface: Sorry guys if this post belongs in another section, but it isn't just about moving or housing, it is about seeking shared experiences and finding solutions to this issue, while asking anyone who may know the answer to the main question ...
Seems to me you just need to move to a different subdivision! :) For example, I lived in a subdivision in Pasig, in the heart of the city and it was very quiet there, no videoke, no noisy neighbors, nothing. Yeah it has high speed boradband as well. ... Read More
Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze
Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...
I think the answer is simply because there is demand for it and the cost of property is high, thus demanding higher rents. A lot of the property market is dictated by the earning power of Filipinos working abroad, not middle class Filipinos working ... Read More
Where to live to commute to British School Manila within 30 - 40 mins by Sean Farrell
Hi, We are looking to enroll our children at the British school Manila, we will purchase a property in time any suggestions about a location/area with 30 - 40 mins of the school, we do not have the money to buy in McKinnly Hill or Forbes Park, it ...
Hey Sean if we knew your budget we could make some suggestions. Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
To the OP. Have you tried sending your wife to the BI office in Manila, to enquire about your case? As far as I know the people there are very helpful and will help you figure out the right way to do this. This is the only way to proceed. Dont ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
All you guys fretting about being blacklisted for 3 months. 3 MONTHS! seriously? Cant you just wait for 3 months? Read More