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| posted by smog 252 days ago |
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I'm trying to work out what will be the best way of making extended (i.e. >21 day) stays in The Philippines once Mrs smog and I are married. It seems to me that I have 3 options:
1. a 12 month multi-entry visa (not sure how many days per stay this has)
2. an Immigrant visa (we have property in our joint names there, so it should be possible even though in fact HK would remain our primary residence)
3. taking Philippines dual nationality
Has anyone been down this road and looked at the various pros and cons: (income & travel) tax implications, consular protection, cost of paperwork, etc? I'd appreciate any thoughts anyone has on this. Happy to do it in PM if you prefer.
Thanks.
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| posted by Killer Tomato 252 days ago |
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sorry cant help, never had the urge to stay longer then 2 weeks yet.
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| posted by smog 252 days ago |
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TCAG,
Thanks for the idea - wasn't aware of that one, but it seems to be designed for people without other links to The Philippines (and requires money deposits and so on).
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| posted by Nasdaq_Index 252 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by smog
TCAG,
Thanks for the idea - wasn't aware of that one, but it seems to be designed for people without other links to The Philippines (and requires money deposits and so on).
There you go--- you can also make money by doing some direct investment on shore.
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| posted by smog 252 days ago |
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Yes - but I already have my direct investments onshore in the form of properties jointly owned by Mrs smog and me. I don't really want to tie up more cash over there at the moment.
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| posted by admux 252 days ago |
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i was under the impression that if ur married to a phil national if you enter with her you can get a balikbayan visa.... 12 month stay....
Other way is just to request extra stay when you arrive at the VIP section at phil immigration... you pay 750 pesos extra i believe.....
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| posted by Load Toad 252 days ago |
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Shirley you can pay someone?
Anarchist governments eh?
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| posted by smog 252 days ago |
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Ah - excellent - wasn't aware that balikbayan privileges extended to foreign spouses... A quick Google confirms it though. Thanks.
The only problem is that I would have to enter the country at the same time as Mrs smog, which might not always be practical, but at least I know about this option now.
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| posted by smog 252 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by Load Toad
Shirley you can pay someone?
Probably, but I'd rather do it by the book if it's not too onerous.
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| posted by Patrick Bateman 252 days ago |
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in which countries is it legal to have more than 1 wife?
....besides Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sabrina, don't just stare at it. Eat it.
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| posted by Paps of Jura 252 days ago |
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Iran
Bangladesh
Saudi
Dib Dob nib knob
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| posted by Patrick Bateman 252 days ago |
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....hmm...shame.
Sabrina, don't just stare at it. Eat it.
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| posted by Nasdaq_Index 252 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by Patrick Bateman
in which countries is it legal to have more than 1 wife?
....besides Iraq and Afghanistan.
In other countries, they choose to call them “Mistress” --at least a wife can be entitled for more than just being a concubine. Others may have different opinions, I personally cant imagine myself with more than one wife --- Wife means real obligations, however there are no contractual obligations with mistresses or girlfriends.
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| posted by hkJay 252 days ago |
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I usually send the fambily on their own. I've only managed to last as long as KT (2 wks)!
Can't u get a month visa everytime? My kids and missus just went for 1 month. Kids are on UK passports - didn't need any special visa.
to be, or not to be, what was the question?
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| posted by smog 252 days ago |
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Default on a UK passport (like most) is 21 days. But if they're her kids and she has proof with her then they can get the 1-year as mentioned above just by asking it seems.
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| posted by hkJay 252 days ago |
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Ahhh! handy!
to be, or not to be, what was the question?
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| posted by keymaker 252 days ago |
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Most people I know that have lived there 10+ years survive on tourist visas. Don't get hung up about it.
I'm available to write reviews of bars as long as they are s**t holes.
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| posted by Britney 251 days ago (edited 251 days ago) |
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The wedding would be held in Philipines right?
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| posted by The Cerne Abbas Giant 251 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by keymaker
Most people I know that have lived there 10+ years survive on...
...San Miguel and a succession of teenage girlfriends?
Watchu talkin' about Willis?
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| posted by Beer Boy 251 days ago |
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cutting!!!
I take under performing to new lows...
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