@alwish1
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 08 January 2023
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Rejection From Filipina by Cherryann01
Some of you may know that so far I have been unlucky in love but I am just curious to know if anybody on this forum as been rejected by a potential partner. You may have met in person or online and I know some on the forum have met their partners ...
@Moon Dog - well said. And congrats to you too. I don't believe in hard and fast rules for all. Putting my best foot forward has been my guiding principle that has stood me in good stead. Read More
Rejection From Filipina by Cherryann01
Some of you may know that so far I have been unlucky in love but I am just curious to know if anybody on this forum as been rejected by a potential partner. You may have met in person or online and I know some on the forum have met their partners ...
@LoneWolfNY - I met my wife online. Twelve years later, we're still happily married. Read More
Temporary residence visa, Argentina by alwish1
What are the precise requirements for an American citizen to obtain a temporary visa for Argentina? Is it possible to travel to the country, get a 90-day visa and then apply for an extension or conversion to a temporary visa? Just looking for a most ...
@samwdavis - thanks. That's useful to know. Read More
Getting dollars to Argentina. by glhartzler22
Hello. My name is Leray and we are new to this forum. My wife and I were married 30 years ago. She is an Argentine citizen and we have lived in the USA since we were married. We would like to retire to Argentina. What is the safest way to take ...
Can one open a US dollar account in a bank in Argentina? If the answer is yes, do the banks allow clients to withdraw funds in dollars to get better exchange rates with private money changers? Thanks. Read More
Dollar account in Argentina banks
Anyone know if one can open a US dollar account in Argentina banks? If yes, are you allowed to exchange the dollars outside the bank, ie from private money changers? Read More
Argentina residency by alwish1
Unfortunately, the question that I have is not addressed directly in the links provided. Here we go again: if I were to travel to Buenos Aires and received a tourist visa for 90 days, would it be possible to switch to a temporary residence visa? ...
Thanks for clarifying. It maybe my newbie status, but I'm intrigued by one person answering the first question and a second responding to the second question addressed to the first. The mystery deepens because you came in to explain the identities ... Read More
Argentina residency by alwish1
Unfortunately, the question that I have is not addressed directly in the links provided. Here we go again: if I were to travel to Buenos Aires and received a tourist visa for 90 days, would it be possible to switch to a temporary residence visa? ...
@rubilar_abogados - I hope you don't mind my asking: are you the same person as jwoddis? Read More
Argentina residency by alwish1
Unfortunately, the question that I have is not addressed directly in the links provided. Here we go again: if I were to travel to Buenos Aires and received a tourist visa for 90 days, would it be possible to switch to a temporary residence visa? ...
Much obliged. Read More
Argentina residency by alwish1
Unfortunately, the question that I have is not addressed directly in the links provided. Here we go again: if I were to travel to Buenos Aires and received a tourist visa for 90 days, would it be possible to switch to a temporary residence visa? ...
Thanks for your quick response, jwoddis. Do I understand you correctly that once I am in the country, after the tourist visa expires, I can proceed with applying for a temporary visa? Read More
Argentina residency
Unfortunately, the question that I have is not addressed directly in the links provided. Here we go again: if I were to travel to Buenos Aires and received a tourist visa for 90 days, would it be possible to switch to a temporary residence visa? ... Read More
RSSV - Retirement Visa for a 13A visa holder. by alwish1
Hello. This is my very first post. I am an American citizen resident in the Philippines for 8 years and holder of the 13A visa (expires 2027). SRRV seems to have certain advantages and benefits over my 13A visa and wonder if it would be possible for ...
Thank you all for very prompt and informative responses. I'm left wondering whether there is any merit in making the switch from 13A to the SRRV. The financial and red tape hassles of SRRV may turn out more than I bargained for. It could make sense ... Read More
moving to Argentina by mrmedyassine
hi my name is Mohamed Yassine Brahem I'm from Tunisia but I live in UK london I got married with Argentina girl we have 3 years together we just planing to move to Argentina but we still dedent decide yet the problem me I dedent speak Spanish ...
@norafuentes - how about an American retiree with a fixed income like myself ($1800 monthly) do in Argentina? From the earnings figures that I have seen, I should be able to live comfortably. Just asking. Read More
Temporary residence visa, Argentina
What are the precise requirements for an American citizen to obtain a temporary visa for Argentina? Is it possible to travel to the country, get a 90-day visa and then apply for an extension or conversion to a temporary visa? Just looking for a most ... 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 ...
@manwonder - congratulations! I'm a newbie (American retiree) and have little knowledge about SRRV, although I posted some questions on that visa. But in my naivete, I thought that once you are granted the SRRV, renewal is not necessary as is the ... 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 - that is extremely kind of your wife to offer assistance for those in need. I am a retiree myself and have some burning questions on the SRRV. How exactly can I contact her with my questions?Your assistance in the matter will be greatly ... Read More