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mikebrant1973

mikebrant1973

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French expat in the Philippines

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French

Lives in Davao City, Davao

Registration: 21 November 2020

mikebrant1973
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4 years ago

Buying a Pre-owned Car

morons i sure you all stack with old filippina wife,,,lol,,lol marry first cow you met,,,,, Read More

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4 years ago

Best way transfer large amount of US$ to Phils w/o losing my shirt

any amount over 400000p transfer you will need to be explain ,,,source of money etc,,, best way is HSBC usa account then transfer to hsbc ph,,,no comission, Read More

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4 years ago
MexiBob

VISA EXTENSION ???? by MexiBob

Hi, I'm a UK Citizen married to a Filipino with dual nationality; I have visited the Philippines with my wife many times over the last 40 years and never, because of work, had a need to extend my tourist visa. I’m now retired and would ...

mikebrant1973

you cant get balikbyan visa in BI,,,,only if you arrive toghter in the airport Read More

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4 years ago
MexiBob

VISA EXTENSION ???? by MexiBob

Hi, I'm a UK Citizen married to a Filipino with dual nationality; I have visited the Philippines with my wife many times over the last 40 years and never, because of work, had a need to extend my tourist visa. I’m now retired and would ...

mikebrant1973

yes you can get 6 months visa extant ion in any BI if you married to filippina or your child is filippino . bring copy of your marriage contract Read More

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4 years ago
kristopherryan

Canadian Filing for Annulment, Married to a Filipina. by kristopherryan

Hello, I hope i can get some valuable insight here. I am a Canadian living here in The Philippines My wife and I have agreed to file annulment after being separated since 2018. We got Married in Canada in 2013. Can anyone recommend Marriage ...

mikebrant1973

you need someone from davao couse the annulment will take place in muslim court in cotabato Read More

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4 years ago
kristopherryan

Canadian Filing for Annulment, Married to a Filipina. by kristopherryan

Hello, I hope i can get some valuable insight here. I am a Canadian living here in The Philippines My wife and I have agreed to file annulment after being separated since 2018. We got Married in Canada in 2013. Can anyone recommend Marriage ...

mikebrant1973

ATTY LIZADA,,,,tell mike send you,,,,he is in davao city 09177965848 best service for Annulment , real estate , immigration etc Read More

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4 years ago
kristopherryan

Canadian Filing for Annulment, Married to a Filipina. by kristopherryan

Hello, I hope i can get some valuable insight here. I am a Canadian living here in The Philippines My wife and I have agreed to file annulment after being separated since 2018. We got Married in Canada in 2013. Can anyone recommend Marriage ...

mikebrant1973

ATTY LIZADA,,,,tell mike send you,,,,he is in davao city 09177965848 best service for Annulment , real estate , immigration etc Read More

mikebrant1973
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4 years ago
kristopherryan

Canadian Filing for Annulment, Married to a Filipina. by kristopherryan

Hello, I hope i can get some valuable insight here. I am a Canadian living here in The Philippines My wife and I have agreed to file annulment after being separated since 2018. We got Married in Canada in 2013. Can anyone recommend Marriage ...

mikebrant1973

i have someone in davao for you,,,,will take 3 months,,no need personal appearance Read More

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4 years ago
Skip Scott

Investment advisor licensed in US in Manila area? by Skip Scott

My US investment company decided that they would no longer service accounts that have a mailing address overseas unless the account is >$5 million. Yikes! Anyone have contact info on investment advisors located near Manila that is licensed in ...

mikebrant1973

yes , you can try "SAXO IN HK " YOU can invest in us market in usd , minimum 10000 usd to open account Read More

mikebrant1973
mikebrant1973 replied to a thread
4 years ago

Renew tourist visa behind 3 years of stay

i am sure you are one of those morons that marry the first old filippina the met,,,,,lol Read More

mikebrant1973
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4 years ago

Renew tourist visa behind 3 years of stay

more cheap then marry your wife Read More

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mikebrant1973 created a thread
4 years ago

Renew tourist visa behind 3 years of stay

Today I got finally all the information about renew visa behind 3 years of stay under tourist visa(9a) I got it in cebu office of immigration . One week before your visa expire(the 36 months) , you need to go to the immigration near your area and ... Read More

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4 years ago
wrevans02

Changes to Immigration coming soon. by wrevans02

It is my understanding that they will phase out visa upon arrival and you must get a visa at the local Philippines Embassy or consulate. That is going to have a very long queue. Hundreds of visa applications a day. That is alot of paper ...

mikebrant1973

no more visa on arrival for all passport Read More

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4 years ago
kristopherryan

Canadian Filing for Annulment, Married to a Filipina. by kristopherryan

Hello, I hope i can get some valuable insight here. I am a Canadian living here in The Philippines My wife and I have agreed to file annulment after being separated since 2018. We got Married in Canada in 2013. Can anyone recommend Marriage ...

mikebrant1973

yes i can, can do it in 60 days Read More

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4 years ago
jeffdavfla

13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla

I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...

mikebrant1973

the 1400$ is one time fee ! Read More

mikebrant1973
mikebrant1973 replied to a thread
4 years ago

13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better?

you have 13 a visa , why you need srrv visa? srrv visa is for those that not want to get marry with philippina , and stack with the same women for ever in paradise.....no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk Read More

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4 years ago
csisk2022

American moving to the Philippines by csisk2022

First time living abroad, hoping to get any pointers for first time living in the Philippines. Also any additional information about my tourist visa would be helpful.

mikebrant1973

what you like to know? Read More

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5 years ago
emvaningen

Warning SRRV: opportunists and overcharging by emvaningen

Now it seems that restrictions on SRRV are gradually being lifted I think that some may find the following statements helpful. 1. Applying for SRRV can be done directly at the PRA office or via so-called marketers, who often provide good help with ...

mikebrant1973

better to come here in the philippines and make it by your self Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

buying real estate in philippines by mikebrant1973

i read here many story about pepole that want or think to buy a real estate in philippines. First let me advice the new comer here in philippines , i give you free advice : no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk !!! stay single and have good ...

mikebrant1973

yes but my advice save you money ,,more cheap then rent,,,,unless you sleep in the street Read More

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5 years ago
dimplesz14

How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14

Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...

mikebrant1973

its very easy the meddle class building is 25k for sqm , its including all and all Read More

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mikebrant1973 created a thread
5 years ago

buying real estate in philippines

i read here many story about pepole that want or think to buy a real estate in philippines. First let me advice the new comer here in philippines , i give you free advice : no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk !!! stay single and have good ... Read More

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5 years ago
lukestevens1233

Maximum Continuous Stay using Tourist Visas? by lukestevens1233

Hi everyone, My name is Luke. I am here on a tourist visa that I have been getting extensions on for the past year and a half. Does anybody know how long you can stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa using this method of getting extensions? To ...

mikebrant1973

its depend what passport you have !!! All usa Europe contry ++++++ can stay up to 3 years other country like IRAQ lebanon+++++++++++ etc can stay up to 2 years the full list is in immigration website Read More

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5 years ago
egalex

How much will it cost to buy a small flat? by egalex

Hi there I would like to ask how much it will cost to buy a small flat in the Philippines? and what is the cost of living?

mikebrant1973

seem like a real moron,,,,,,do not buy the cow for a glass of milk Read More

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5 years ago
egalex

How much will it cost to buy a small flat? by egalex

Hi there I would like to ask how much it will cost to buy a small flat in the Philippines? and what is the cost of living?

mikebrant1973

you forgot to say,,never marry in the philippines,,,,no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk Read More

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5 years ago
egalex

How much will it cost to buy a small flat? by egalex

Hi there I would like to ask how much it will cost to buy a small flat in the Philippines? and what is the cost of living?

mikebrant1973

the best business in the philippines is NO BUISSNESS !!! the local will assale you and you cant make money , they will copy your buissness !!!! only if your work is online with other country,,,,or a big francize they will eat you a live with all ... Read More

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5 years ago
Cherryann01

Lifting of Travel Ban on Foreign Nationals by Cherryann01

Good day to all you good people. I have just read an article from ABS-CBN.COM on Facebook saying that the entry ban on foreign nationals was to be lifted from 1 May 2021, with the exception of nationals from India, due to the current surge in cases ...

mikebrant1973

its depend where are you located,,,sorry to say but every embassy say different information Read More

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5 years ago
manwonder

Retired philippine expat with a much younger partner = ATM machine by manwonder

I posted this topic so as to gather any feedback/info on how some of *us are actually perceived as...please no offence meant in my asking. I too have a partner with an age gap of close to 30yrs...I know for a fact that every family member/her ...

mikebrant1973

i always say to the new comer in the philippines,,,,no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

tourist visa behind 3 years by mikebrant1973

do anyone get visa extension behind 3 years?

mikebrant1973

dont tell me what to ask Read More

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5 years ago
mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? by mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? someone insid philipines toldme that flight are open this year is that true to travel from LATIN AMERICA ? central america ? thanks

mikebrant1973

no need to get marry,,,,,no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk Read More

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5 years ago
Gracembrly

Debating Buy a Condo or Rent in Pasay by Gracembrly

Hi this time I want to make sure I have the best advice and decision since we’re retiring in 4 years time. I wonder if someone have the same plans that I can relate to or someone who got all the numbers-and examples etc. Debating if ...

mikebrant1973

agents refusing to look reality in the face,,,,sooner or later they will its call real estate bubble Read More

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5 years ago
mauovernet

marriage and permanence by mauovernet

If I marry my Filipino girlfriend in April 2021, I can stay unlimited for life living there. MAKE A FAMILY ..... in the Philippines,? Or would I have to be leaving from time to time, outside the Philippines, and enter again? thansk !!!!

mikebrant1973

dont get marry in philippines ! dont buy the cow for a glass of milk ,,stay tourist visa Read More

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mikebrant1973 created a thread
5 years ago

tourist visa behind 3 years

do anyone get visa extension behind 3 years? Read More

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5 years ago

SRRV VISA good or bad

if you come to philippines and use your 5 fingers,,,,,you are totally loser !!lol Read More

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mikebrant1973 created a thread
5 years ago

renew visa behind 3 years

is anyone renew is tourist visa behind 3 years , as its hard to go out of the country and come back (visa run) Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

SRRV VISA good or bad by mikebrant1973

the srrv visa was stop for now , too many chines apply for it, next week will be meeting about it,,i think the will up the age from 35, and maybe up the price too,,, By the way i not recommend this visa, its seem the philippines want only your ...

mikebrant1973

no need to buy her Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

SRRV VISA good or bad by mikebrant1973

the srrv visa was stop for now , too many chines apply for it, next week will be meeting about it,,i think the will up the age from 35, and maybe up the price too,,, By the way i not recommend this visa, its seem the philippines want only your ...

mikebrant1973

this information not writing no where Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

SRRV VISA good or bad by mikebrant1973

the srrv visa was stop for now , too many chines apply for it, next week will be meeting about it,,i think the will up the age from 35, and maybe up the price too,,, By the way i not recommend this visa, its seem the philippines want only your ...

mikebrant1973

well i never get marry here,,,,no need to buy the cow for a glass of milk ! Read More

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mikebrant1973 created a thread
5 years ago

SRRV VISA good or bad

the srrv visa was stop for now , too many chines apply for it, next week will be meeting about it,,i think the will up the age from 35, and maybe up the price too,,, By the way i not recommend this visa, its seem the philippines want only your ... Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

visa run after 3 years of tourist by mikebrant1973

any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years?

mikebrant1973

can you be clear? the 28k is because over stay? Read More

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5 years ago
ARnewExpat

Non-Quota Immigrant Visa. by ARnewExpat

How long it takes for the Philippine Embassy to issue the Non-Quota Immigrant Visa.?

mikebrant1973

my visa finish Dec 30 2020, i want today to immigration (dec-2) they gave me 6 months visa until 30 jun 2021,,,,i think the problem will be when tourist will arrive to the limit of 3 years ,what then? Read More

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5 years ago
ARnewExpat

Non-Quota Immigrant Visa. by ARnewExpat

How long it takes for the Philippine Embassy to issue the Non-Quota Immigrant Visa.?

mikebrant1973

my friend what you do if your 3 years will come to end? as tourist? can you stay more? Read More

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5 years ago
MrSalue

Buying house and lot by MrSalue

Hello, I am from Lebanon and my wife is from Philippines, so we want to leave Kuwait and settle in Cebu at first she will settle in Cebu then I will come. My question is , is there is any house and lot in Cebu specifically in mandaue or talisay ...

mikebrant1973

any way before you buy make your gf/wife to rent you the house for 20 years ,,so she cant do any thing ,,,,cant trust no women Read More

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5 years ago
pej1111

Will Philippines Airlines exist in 2020 by pej1111

Take this post for what it is, speculative. But I am considering if I (travelers) should be trusting Philippine Airlines in long term bookings? I guess the question is will PAL go bankrupt? I ready today that they are losing 300,000PHP a ...

mikebrant1973

cebu pacific is in deeper problem the company lost almost 50% of there value Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

visa run after 3 years of tourist by mikebrant1973

any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years?

mikebrant1973

i can return as i have child here,,,not marry,,,,no buy cow for glass of milk !!!!!!! Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

visa run after 3 years of tourist by mikebrant1973

any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years?

mikebrant1973

richard i am same like you my 3 years finish on may 2021,,,,,,let me know if you have news Read More

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5 years ago
mikebrant1973

visa run after 3 years of tourist by mikebrant1973

any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years?

mikebrant1973

by the immigration office in manila you can ask for extra stay behind the 3 years due the pandemic. need to make letter to commissioner and pay fee,,,,,,,,can someone verified this in immigration ? Read More

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mikebrant1973 created a thread
5 years ago

visa run after 3 years of tourist

any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years? Read More

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5 years ago