Dwsses12
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Cavite, Central Luzon
Speaks English Spanish and some tagalog
Registration: 24 July 2018
Need E travel on return flight
I'm going to the states soon on vacation. On my return. Do we still do E travel Read More
Departing tax
I'm a 13A permanent resident here in the Philippines. I'm going to the states in june. Can i pay my tax on line or only at airport. Thank you Read More
Departing tax and E travel
I'm a 13A permanent resident here in the Philippines. I'm going to the states in june. Can i pay my tax on line or only at airport. And when I'm ready to return. Do we still need E travel. Thank you Read More
Military disability pay and medication by kbustin
Can I still receive my disability pay with out being taxed can I still get my meds from the us bu mail is my ptsd service dog wellcome buy law every where do I still need med insurance or get some reduced payment for being 100 % what is the ...
@kbustinAs far as the PTSD. Are you service connected veteran. If so. Your disability check is not taxed. And there is a veterans medical clinic in Manila. You can get your medication from there. As well as blood work, physical ect. I been doing ... Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad by Dwsses12
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information.
@Calif-Native again Thank you sir. My 100% permanently disability is with ptsd. Anxiety and depression plus other disabilities. Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad by Dwsses12
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information.
@Calif-Native Thank you very much. I am retired here in the Philippines permanently. I do have my American bank account. And my son birth abroad has been done. I will just have to wait till I'm 62. But, i am filing for social security disability. ... Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad by Dwsses12
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information.
@gregparker6201 Thank you sir. Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information. Read More
Getting My VA Meds To The Philippines by billdimmett
Since my medications aren’t service related, I’ve been having them forwarded by my brother in the US. This has been expensive and slow. What are other US military vets doing? Buy locally or from neighboring countries out of pocket? Thank ...
Are you service connected veteran? I am. And they cover my medicine. Even 81mg aspirin. Talk to your doctor. Read More
Philippine Estate Laws by PalawOne
Philippine Estate LawsRef: https://lawyerphilippines.org/the-philippine-estate-planning-primer-everything-and-the-kitchen-sink/What does Philippine Law mandate regarding inheritances?Philippine laws are pretty definite about inheritances.Philippine ...
@laymanm65 Depends where you look. In the city is crazy. Go to the country. We have a house in Batangas. I paid 1.5 million peso 600 square meters. 2 bedroom and bathroom. Added a 3rd bedroom. Walk in closet and bathroom. Worth over 3 million ... Read More
Health insurance by Dwsses12
Has anyone heard of a Health insurance called Retire in the Philippines. Just curious. Seams reasonable.
It's actually called WRLIFE. i read good and bad reviews. Will keep searching. I heard off cignaglobal, Aetna, Regency. Will look into. I don't want to fly back to America. Unless really need to. Have my wife and children here. But i am well off ... Read More
Health insurance
Has anyone heard of a Health insurance called Retire in the Philippines. Just curious. Seams reasonable. Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@PalawOne very nice. Go for it. We finished building ours recently. 88 square meters house. Lot 600 square meters. Living in Batangas. Away from the city. Read More
Happy New Year 2022 from the Expat.com team! by Julien
Hi everyone, I hope you and your loved ones are well and that you had a wonderful holiday season. [b]I wish you a very Happy New Year 2022 on behalf of the Expat.com team![/b] [img ...
Happy new year's to all !!! We just moved from cavite to Batangas. In our new home but still building on it. And Hoping in the near future to buy a new truck. Thank you Expact.com and members Read More
What are your favourite meal|food in PH? - Gym freak speaks! by manny123
Well let me begin by saying I can't get rid of The "Adobo". Its my gym buffer food go to! Let me know yours. PS: I treat myself with halo halo as a cheat meal XD
Beef caldereta and chicken Adobo. But i love almost all the foods here. Read More
Health Insurance
I'm looking at health insurance for myself. I Am American. Almost 58. Live here permanently. Should i only get insurance state side. Or does someone here know of decent insurance here. I'm also a veteran. Service connected. Read More
Looking to make new friends by Laurena Sagolsem
Medical student foreigner. Bored so looking for some friends
We can be friends Read More
Breakfast in The Philippines by Cherryann01
Good day to all you Ex Pats out there, hope you are all healthy and well. Just a quick question for you all living in the Philippines. What do you guys eat for breakfast. Having visited four times and considering retirement in the Philippines I am ...
Hello, i am retired here now. First off, we eat rice once a day. Usually at lunch. We have to watch our figure. Hehe. Breakfast i usually have a healthy choice soup. Get from S&R. Or omelet sometimes. French toast. Read More
Medication in the Philippines by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...
Service related only the VA will see you in Manila. Are you receiving any disability benefits from VA? If not and you do have military issues. File a claim at the VA . When you move here . Or now. I have 20% disability. Can see a doctor here ... Read More
Moving to Cavite in January as a retired 34 year old. by Arcadieus
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Cavite in January with my girlfriend. She is originally from Cavite and we have been living in Romania the last year. I'm just trying to figure out how to keep myself busy there and have my girlfriend*soon to be ...
I live in cavite with my wife and children. Been here over a year now. To help pass time. I have a small garden outside. When all gets back to normal. Nice malls here. You can try a sari sari store out of your house. To. Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ...
No sir. Sorry. Went got application and check list. Went did all the paperwork. Then went back to immigration. Go to the lawyer around the corner. ( someone will show you) 2 papers from them on the check list. Plus go to nbi for clearance. ... Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ...
Changed to permanent visa. Oh made mistake. It's about 9k for visa. I had a fine because i moved and didn't notify them Read More
Conversion from Tourist to 13A Visa ( Probatory ) Philippines by Alberto1988
Hi fellas I ve just applied for my 13A visa ( Probatory ) two days ago in BI, Manila. The officers there told us we (me and my filipino wife) dont need to make the interview anymore and i can go straight to make the finger printing for the new ACR ...
When i did my probationary Visa 1 year ago. I got the interview waved. But, i did finger print while i was there for card. It will take about 45 days to receive it. Just look on immigration web site for your name. And i just did my permanent ... Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ...
This is my permanent visa. All done. Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ...
12,182 peso in total for permanent visa fees. I just left the immigration in Manila. Now wait 1 month. Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ...
Go to immigration.gov.ph download check list for permanent visa and application form. Rev-2 Or go to immigration to get form. Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ...
They told me to start 2 months prior your probationary Visa expires Read More
13A visa
I have my probationary visa. I will be going soon to file for my permanent 13A visa. Has anybody recently done this? Anyone know the cost? I'm have all my paperwork in order. Just curious of the cost. I only paid like 8,700 Philippino peso for ... Read More
Help with type of visa by Dwsses12
Hello, i am a American citizen. Living here in the Philippines. Im married to a filipina national. Have my I card. And just had our baby boy. Question is. Thinking about maybe moving to the states. I heard it's easier since I live in the ...
Tks for the import. I will look into it. Being from hopefully can send to texas. If we do this. Read More
Help with type of visa by Dwsses12
Hello, i am a American citizen. Living here in the Philippines. Im married to a filipina national. Have my I card. And just had our baby boy. Question is. Thinking about maybe moving to the states. I heard it's easier since I live in the ...
I said we just had a baby boy. Which is mine. Never said anything about a step daughter sir. I been in Philippines now for about 1 year. I would rather stay here but also thinking about maybe go back to Carolinas Read More
Help with type of visa
Hello, i am a American citizen. Living here in the Philippines. Im married to a filipina national. Have my I card. And just had our baby boy. Question is. Thinking about maybe moving to the states. I heard it's easier since I live in the ... Read More
Medication in the Philippines by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...
Simvastatin for my cholesterol is 30 peso each tablet Lisinopril for blood pressure is 70 peso each. I need to check on generic brands. But still good price compared to the states Read More
New members
Hi, im Dave. From the USA American citizen. I recently moved here to the Philippines. Im 56. Married to my filipina wife 1 1/2 years ago. We reside in cavite. Anyone else around the area? Already have a car and we own a townhouse. Plus we are ... Read More
to have children in philippines by giovannigio
Someone know about rules in philippines when you have children? I would like to hear positive and negative things from expat. Is there that someone that had positive o negative experience? Thanks
Very true it's all about the babies health. And i do agree about money for c's .. here in the Philippines they will try this for more money i been told. We are pregnant now. And informed the obgyn we will do natural birth unless there is a ... Read More
to have children in philippines by giovannigio
Someone know about rules in philippines when you have children? I would like to hear positive and negative things from expat. Is there that someone that had positive o negative experience? Thanks
What hospital did you go? Public or private? Our obgyn is connected with a private hospital. She said i will be able to go in the delivery room. If my wife wants me to. We are in cavite Philippines. Read More
Having children in Philippines
I am a American living here in cavite. Married to my lovely pinoy wife and we are pregnant. All is well. Just curious if others here. Have had children while living here. Any issues with birth certificate or adding them at embassy as a American ... Read More
13a visa by Gem23
Do my filipina wife need to be US citizen first before she apply me a 13a visa? Because that's what consulate said. Were almost 2yrs now living here in US and were going to planning to move in Philippines in the future.
Once you move to the Philippines you can apply for the 13A visa. And no she she doesn't need to be a American citizen Read More
13A VISA by Dwsses12
Hello to all. Im dave. Recently moved here to the Philippines. I reside in imus cavite with my filipina wife and daughter. I just finished doing my 13A Visa. Believe it or not. I pretty much did it all in 1 day. !!! Well that is after getting ...
Nope. I requested a early hearing. Only pay like 1000 peso for it. I went there with all my documents. Paid fees. The joint affidavit they typed up for us and notarized it. Cost was 800 peso. Got my finger prints picture taken. Spent whole day ... Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I am moving to the Philippines soon. I am married to a filipina national. So we will be requesting a 13A visa. I will arrive on my passport. Which is good 30 days in the Philippines. My question is...can i get a 3 month visitor Visa or a ...
Yes the first year it's a temporary visa. Then go back after 1 year and can get permanent visa. Just have to pay a tax once a year. My cost was a total of 13,100 peso. At immigration. And at nbi was 130 peso. Read More
13A VISA
Hello to all. Im dave. Recently moved here to the Philippines. I reside in imus cavite with my filipina wife and daughter. I just finished doing my 13A Visa. Believe it or not. I pretty much did it all in 1 day. !!! Well that is after getting ... Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I am moving to the Philippines soon. I am married to a filipina national. So we will be requesting a 13A visa. I will arrive on my passport. Which is good 30 days in the Philippines. My question is...can i get a 3 month visitor Visa or a ...
I just did my 13A visa last week at immigration in Manila. It took 2 days for nbi clearance and 1 day at immigration to complete all. Including the hearing. Paid in full. A lot less than i expected. Will receive my i-card by end of September. 2019 Read More
13A visa by Dwsses12
I am moving to the Philippines soon. I am married to a filipina national. So we will be requesting a 13A visa. I will arrive on my passport. Which is good 30 days in the Philippines. My question is...can i get a 3 month visitor Visa or a ...
Thank you for your help. I will do my 13A visa asap. My wife is already in the Philippines. So the balikbayan visa is out. Read More
13A visa
I am moving to the Philippines soon. I am married to a filipina national. So we will be requesting a 13A visa. I will arrive on my passport. Which is good 30 days in the Philippines. My question is...can i get a 3 month visitor Visa or a ... Read More
American banks
Great. I will be applying for a 13A visa. I am married to a filipina national. Thank you. Read More
American banks
What banks do the Americans prefer to use in America while living overseas. Or do you use Philippines bank also. Read More
Flights by Dwsses12
Im moving to Philippines in August. I am going to buy a 1 way ticket from north Carolina to manila. And then buy a separate 1 way ticket. From Manila To Singapore set for 3 weeks after i come there. I believe this will be ok. Since i am showing ...
Correct. But my wife is in the Philippines. So i would have to go there first. Then both of us to fly to Singapore or somewhere. Then enter together. But thank you. Read More
Cell phone by Dwsses12
I have my cell phone from the usa. With Verizon. When i go to the Philippines i have another sim card i convert to. Cheaper than paying Verizon 10$ a day. How can i keep my American phone number? I need to keep a cell company in usa? Also. ?
Thank you all. Very much. I will look into it Read More
Cell phone
I have my cell phone from the usa. With Verizon. When i go to the Philippines i have another sim card i convert to. Cheaper than paying Verizon 10$ a day. How can i keep my American phone number? I need to keep a cell company in usa? Also. ? Read More
Flights by Dwsses12
Im moving to Philippines in August. I am going to buy a 1 way ticket from north Carolina to manila. And then buy a separate 1 way ticket. From Manila To Singapore set for 3 weeks after i come there. I believe this will be ok. Since i am showing ...
I plan on staying in the Philippines. Not traveling anymore. Or any time soon. I am married to a filipina national so i will be going for my 13A visa. A 1 way ticket is around 700USD right now. A round trip around 1100USD . And onward 1 way ... Read More
Flights by Dwsses12
Im moving to Philippines in August. I am going to buy a 1 way ticket from north Carolina to manila. And then buy a separate 1 way ticket. From Manila To Singapore set for 3 weeks after i come there. I believe this will be ok. Since i am showing ...
I saw 1 way for. $70.00. To Singapore or Thailand. Have you done this? What is your suggestion. I was told get a 1 way from states to Manila. Then a 1 way onward to somewhere else. You just need to show a onward ticket from Philippines. My ... Read More
Flights
Im moving to Philippines in August. I am going to buy a 1 way ticket from north Carolina to manila. And then buy a separate 1 way ticket. From Manila To Singapore set for 3 weeks after i come there. I believe this will be ok. Since i am showing ... Read More
Returning to Philippines to Get Married by moonunit0103
Hi, After 58 days with my GF island hopping in Visayas, I am looking to return to Ormoc to get married, and want to know the process for getting married in the Philippines, going from a Tourist Visa to a 13A Visa, and whether the Balikbayan Stamp ...
Yes certified is required. I been married almost 1 yr now. Been there 4 times. It's been a blessing. I will permanently move there in August. We have a place in cavite Philippines. We pay 5,500 peso monthly. My wife's family and i get ... Read More
Onward and Return Tickets by Eddyrams483
Good Morning I am very familiar with the Philippines and have been living there several times. I am from the USA and on April 23rd 2019 I will be returning to Cebu city. I am searching someone with recent post or experience to my question. I will ...
Im planning on moving to Philippines this August. How would i do a onward ticket? Or a throw away ticket. Im coming from north Carolina to manila. Read More
13A VISA by Dwsses12
I plan on moving to Philippines in several months. I am married to a filipina national. I been to the Philippines 4 times in the last year and a half. Other than my police clearance from the stats. What else do i need from usa. Do i just go to the ...
And im in north Carolina also. Read More
13A VISA by Dwsses12
I plan on moving to Philippines in several months. I am married to a filipina national. I been to the Philippines 4 times in the last year and a half. Other than my police clearance from the stats. What else do i need from usa. Do i just go to the ...
Thank you. I was married in the Philippines. And my wife is there. Im sorry i didn't explain well enough. Read More
Returning to Philippines to Get Married by moonunit0103
Hi, After 58 days with my GF island hopping in Visayas, I am looking to return to Ormoc to get married, and want to know the process for getting married in the Philippines, going from a Tourist Visa to a 13A Visa, and whether the Balikbayan Stamp ...
I got married last year in the Philippines. First you need your legal capacity to get married in the Philippines from the embassy. By appointment only. If you been divorced bring your certified copy. For prof . Our process took about 3 weeks to ... Read More
13A VISA
I plan on moving to Philippines in several months. I am married to a filipina national. I been to the Philippines 4 times in the last year and a half. Other than my police clearance from the stats. What else do i need from usa. Do i just go to the ... Read More
Philippine Airlines Questions by moonunit0103
Hi, I am flying to Manila Tuesday, and have not flown commercial in a long time. Does the airline have USB charging ports for my phone? Also, do they have an AC charging port in case I need to recharge my laptop?
I went 3 times last year. On your long flight which mine was 14 or 15 hrs. They have usb port for you. Some plug in under handle others plug into your tv Read More
What small inexpensive gifts to bring to Philippine?
I went 3 times last year. Took all kinds of chocolate. Never melted. And my family loves it. Plus i took mixed nuts and raisins. Read More
Cell phone by Dwsses12
Have you kept your cell phone and number with your server in your county. Or is it better to get a new phone and number in the Philippines. If your going to live there.
I have Verizon in the states Read More
Cell phone
Have you kept your cell phone and number with your server in your county. Or is it better to get a new phone and number in the Philippines. If your going to live there. Read More
13A VISA
I am going to Philippines late November. To start get settled in. I will only be there for 2 weeks then return permanently late February. My question is... can i start 13A visa in November and finish it when i go back in February or march. Ues i ... Read More
1 year visa in Philippines? by boriloco
Does anyone have information about the new visa extension for 1 year?Thanks
I am going back to the Philippines late November for 2 weeks. Then back in march. 2019 to stay permanently. Can i start my 13A visa in November then finish it in march? I am American citizen married to a filipina national. Read More
Flights
Thank you. Or do you think it be better to extend my passport and file for a. 13A visa Read More
Flights
If i and my filipina national wife fly from manila to kota kinabalu round trip. Can i request the 1 year visa stamp in my passport with our marriage certificate. I am American citizen Read More
Passport/visa by Dwsses12
If i go to the Philippines on my passport which good for one month. And decide to stay longer. Can i get a tourist visa there or have my passport extended
My passport is good till 2025 i been in the Philippines multiple times before. Just never 30 plus days. My wife is a Filipina national. Still there. I just wondered, if i was there for 3 weeks and instead of coming back then. How would I extend my ... Read More
Passport/visa by Dwsses12
If i go to the Philippines on my passport which good for one month. And decide to stay longer. Can i get a tourist visa there or have my passport extended
It is. No problem there Read More
Passport/visa by Dwsses12
If i go to the Philippines on my passport which good for one month. And decide to stay longer. Can i get a tourist visa there or have my passport extended
So. Arrive with tourist Visa. Not just passport Read More
Passport/visa
If i go to the Philippines on my passport which good for one month. And decide to stay longer. Can i get a tourist visa there or have my passport extended Read More