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Ken Mason

@ken49

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Australian looking for information about Philippines

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Australian

Lives in Adelaïde

Speaks English only

Registration: 17 August 2013

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Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ken49

leasing land from your Filipine spouse by ken49

After buying a house with my wife i am interested in hearing from anyone that has leased the land from them for so many years in case the worst senario she was to die before you. Also what is the costs involved.

Ken Mason

I would like to unsubscribe from Expat.com as it appears to now be a waste of time with no replies to items which were important to me Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Ken Mason

Is there any happening in Davao City with expats meeting Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Ken Mason

Is anyone organizing one in Davao City? My wife and i would be interested in a meet up of ex pats Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Davao by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Davao Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

Ken Mason

My wife and i have now moved here to live and would like to meet other ex pats. I still havent mastered driving on the opposite side of the road. I like this idea Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 created a thread
10 years ago

leasing land from your Filipine spouse

After buying a house with my wife i am interested in hearing from anyone that has leased the land from them for so many years in case the worst senario she was to die before you. Also what is the costs involved. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
polyken

Flight from Australia to Philippines by polyken

Hi, in december I'm planning to travel to Philippines from Melbourne and I'm looking for a cheap flight. Can someone recommend me any airlines/websites where can find cheapest tickets? Cheers

Ken Mason

Depends where you are going in the Phil. Most and cheapest go to Manila but if you are going to Davao City Singapore Airlines is best.Prices vary much Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

thanks. i will do that when we arrive in the Phil. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

When you have the Balikbayan Privilege being married to a Filipina for 12 months does that let you leave and return by your self if you have to return home for any reason and still be covered when you return. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

Thanks mate. We really had intended getting the SRRV but you have shown us common sense. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

If i was to avail the Balikbayan privilege upon entering the Philippines being married to a Filipina i know i can stay one year. After this time how many days must i leave the Philippines . I really have nothing to lose giving it a try . Can you ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

The once off processing fee of of US$1,400 is no big deal for the SRRV. For us investing US$10,000 in a Bank of their choice is no big deal for 6 months and including proof of my pension. Annual fee of US$360.00 = $30/month which is acceptable. ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

The price you quote are very different to what we were given. We have the SRRV booklet which states for retires $US 10kl with proof of pension which must be over US$1000 per month. I am 65yo. I can scan and email if you wish to see. One of us ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Ken Mason

Is this in Davao City. Too early for my wife and me but interested in the future Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

You can get either 13A visa or SRRV visa which is for retiries. With the SRRV it will make you deposit US$ 10kl for 6 months if you are a retirie or much more if you arent. Then you dont have to worry about leaving the Phil unless you want to. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ken1958

???retirement visa .....OR ....tourist visa s by ken1958

hi as a 70 yo aussie man......do I go for a retirement visa....or just stay with the tourist extensions>>>>??? and a ??? from the little lady.....why does the rice stick in ...

Ken Mason

Many people have conflicting ideas on this. Some say 13A visa is the way to go. After seeing the goverment officials my wife and i came to the conclusion that the SRRV visa is the way to go for us. Many benefits for retiries. And we dont have to ... Read More