frederic26, Belgian looking for information about Philippines

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11 years ago

Driving license in the Philippines by Armand

Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in the Philippines? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in the Philippines? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...

Thanks, I will always travel with my international license but will do what is necessary as I will be permanent resident. Read More

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11 years ago

Putting a new car on the road? by frederic26

Hi, What are the legal steps to put a new car on the road? I understood that the car dealer can offer you the LTO registration but the next step is unclear for me. Can we drive directly the car with temporary number plates and how long do we have ...

Thanks, when you say "a few of them", does it mean that the validity of the plate is mentioned on it? or just in case, I lost one? For the insurance, what about the package that the dealer is offering? is it not more expensive than contacting ... Read More

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11 years ago

Putting a new car on the road?

Hi, What are the legal steps to put a new car on the road? I understood that the car dealer can offer you the LTO registration but the next step is unclear for me. Can we drive directly the car with temporary number plates and how long do we have ... Read More

frederic26 replied to a thread

11 years ago

Driving license in the Philippines by Armand

Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in the Philippines? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in the Philippines? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...

I would like to refresh this post... I read that the international driving license is valid for 90 days in PH (and not 30), is it correct? And to convert it into a PH License, what are the details steps as I read/heard different versions depending ... Read More

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11 years ago

Car service/rental tip by peter79

Where are you usually renting a car if you need one?

Hi Peter, I usually used Europcar. I book it online and i pick-up the car at the airport. Read More

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11 years ago

HSBC Bank Arrount in France and in Philippines by frederic26

Hi everyone, Has anybody open an HSBC Account in France before to open one in Philippines? What is your experience with that bank? Also, once you have your account opened (advanced or Premier), is it necessary to open a local account in PH? What ...

Thanks for your input. However, HSCB France confirms that there is no majoration in the currency rate and no additional costs if you withdraw money from their ATM. But I agree that it is still worth it to open the local one. Read More

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11 years ago

HSBC Bank Arrount in France and in Philippines

Hi everyone, Has anybody open an HSBC Account in France before to open one in Philippines? What is your experience with that bank? Also, once you have your account opened (advanced or Premier), is it necessary to open a local account in PH? What ... Read More

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11 years ago

Hi everyone!

Hi there, My name is Fred, 39 years old. We (My wife, our baby and myself) are moving to Cebu City beginning 2014. Cebu will not be a surprise as my wife is coming from there and has spent most of her life there. She is now living with me for the ... Read More

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