CAN I use Balikbayan boxes??? And VISA question.

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Member since 24 January 2014

MilDoc819Member08 April 2014 06:45:38

I will be moving to Central Luzon in late June. I am a retired American and moving there to marry my filipina fiance. Met her here 2 years ago.

Can I legally ship some things to her in Balikbyan boxes before I move? Mainly clothes, small personal effects, kitchen ware (no appliances)?

VISA: I was thinking of going on a 90 day VISA, marrying, then have her apply for 13a. Good or bad idea, and why?

THANKS ALL!

greenetravel Serial expat

Member since 14 May 2013

greenetravelSerial expat08 April 2014 10:49:27

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yes you can ship by balikbayan boxes ,or find moving company -depending how much u want to spend ,havent heard of a 90 day visa ,the longest tourist visa is for 59 days ,note u should have an onward ticket from philippines

MilDoc819 Member

Member since 24 January 2014

MilDoc819Member09 April 2014 06:59:07

Thank you greenetravel.

Anyone else have advice about best VISA especially? I hate having to keep $10,000 in an SRRV account!

treb7600 New member

Member since 09 April 2014

treb7600New member13 April 2014 06:22:03

good day to you MilDoc819. balikbayan boxes is a good idea as long as you dont ship commercial or contraband items. having a 90 day visa, well it will be enough time if thats what you mean.., just dont give her enough time to think about it..hahaa! jst kidding.. good luck man.

petron Member

Member since 01 February 2014

petronMember13 April 2014 06:53:34

yes for surely why not , .. you are welcome back home , thanks and best regards ..

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