Andy_1963
Austrian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Austrian
Speaks German and English
Registration: 22 January 2023
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There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The £ at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...
I am going to fly back to the Philippines on May 26 and Emirates confirmed the reservation. So no issue with that. In my almost 10 years in the Phils, Boracay was hit once. So the chance to experience it, is low. Read More
NBI Hit (National Bureau of Investigation) by pej1111
I have recently had a "HIT" with NBI when applying for a NBI clearance. Just wondering if any one else had has this occur and how you managed it? No, I have not committed any criminal activities or broken the law in any way. I ...
Foreigners to the Philippines always get a "HIT" when they apply for the clearance. Read More
Onward Ticket by Lat61
If you're not a Filipino Citizen, you can't just fly one way into the Philippines. You need to purchase a roundtrip or onward ticket before flying or you will be left at the gate. Exception to this rule is any children 15 years or younger with their ...
There is always the option to buy a ticket online from Cebu Pacific or Air Asia to Hongkong when asked for a return flight. Some airlines also give you the option to cancel for free within 24 hours. Another option is to buy a refundable ticket with ... Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 🤩 by KenUSA
Hi! I’m Ken from USA & I’m planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I’d love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I’m 57 ...
@KenUSA Hi Ken, I am Andy from Austria and I am living in Boracay for 9 years now. I am married with a Filipina and we have a son who is 8 years old now. What keeps me busy here is my computer - I am developing commercial software (accounting, cost ... Read More
Quality of customer service in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in the Philippines, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, ...
Customer service is a foreign word for most businesses in the Philippines. I found out that when you raise your voice and shout at them then you get your right. Especially with Real Estate. I don't like to do it but the ignorance and the "Yes Sir, ... Read More
5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL by vehicross100
Has anyone RECENTLY visited the Main BI branch to renew there 13A, 5 YEAR PERMANENT ACR1 Card ?Seems to be a lot of confusion between a TOURIST ACR1, PROBATIONARY, AND PERMANENT.So I am Only asking for those who have actually RENEWED the 13A, ACR1 ...
You miss that this is the Philippines. When you get a new passport you still have the stamp in the invalid old one. Immigration wants to see an entry stamp in the new one. To make sure their computer data matches the passport. Read More
Presently living in South Florida, moving as soon as I am able by marcfladell
This is the first time I've tried researching the Philippines through an expat chat room. I don't know what I don't know but I want to learn. I would like to strike up a conversation with those similarly situated.
@marcfladell HI, my name is Andy and I am living in a condo in Boracay for 9 years now. Before I moved to the Philippines I considered to buy a condo in Miami Beach, however, Trump 1 was elected and so I dropped this plan. The price in the US was 4 ... Read More
Extending visa at terminal 1 in Manila by Joe Vanderheiden
I will be arriving in Terminal 1 next week in Manila and was wondering if anyone has extended their Visa there what I am trying to do is avoid the 2 thousand Pesos express line fee that the office up in Ilocos charges me
Hi, you have to go to an immigration office in the Philippines to extend the visa. The airport is not authorized to give you longer stays. Even if you pay for it. And there is also a time when they accept you to extend the visa. Here in Boracay it ... Read More
5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL by vehicross100
Has anyone RECENTLY visited the Main BI branch to renew there 13A, 5 YEAR PERMANENT ACR1 Card ?Seems to be a lot of confusion between a TOURIST ACR1, PROBATIONARY, AND PERMANENT.So I am Only asking for those who have actually RENEWED the 13A, ACR1 ...
Hi,The office in Puerto Galera is permanently closed. The next ones are in Calapan and Batangas.The first 30 days are free and for the extension you need to pay. According to the Web site of the Immigration it is now 3030 PHP for the 29 days ... Read More
Should I DIY getting my parent's lost US passport? by seluzmeu
I am a US citizen living here in the US. My parent is 83 yr old also US citizen. Without laying out anything more in this forum, any can recommend an Immigration lawyer in the Philippines that can provide support or advice to help me get my ...
In case your parent needs/wants to travel back to the US she will need a passport. However, if she needs it to extend the visa, she can also overstay the visa. It is not very likely that a 83 old gets deported who stayed in the Philippines for many ... Read More
Should I DIY getting my parent's lost US passport? by seluzmeu
I am a US citizen living here in the US. My parent is 83 yr old also US citizen. Without laying out anything more in this forum, any can recommend an Immigration lawyer in the Philippines that can provide support or advice to help me get my ...
@seluzmeu Hi, how can an immigration lawyer help in this case? If you have lost your passport you need to report this to the US embassy/consulate in Manila to get a new one. To apply for a new passport you need to show up there in person. If the ... Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I’m coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
Hi,as a tourist you can stay for 30 days without paying any money and then you can extend and extend ...This you can do for 3 years. When you leave the country it restarts. Plenty of time to get the SRRV. For the SRRV you need to deposit money. If ... Read More
Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne
Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...
The old men want to extend their playground. Putin in Ukraine, Trump in Canada and Greenland and Xi in Taiwan.It is time to stop them. Read More
What is the purpose of an ACR card? by TrevorH
According to the Guidelines for the implementation of ARC cards issued by the Bureau of Immigration in 2004, ACR cards are supposed to contain the following: 1. Personal information such as name, age, date of birth, place of birth address, etc. ...
I also have this near useless card, however, it serves as an ID with address when I go from Boracay to Panay (where the airport is). So, with this card I dont need to pay the terminal fee and environmental fee. This saves me around 1200 Pesos a ... Read More
Want Suggestions on Renewal of 13A & Annual Report. by Enzyte Bob
(1) My stepson is working to file my annual report online.(2) Also my 13A must be renewed in February.****************************When I applied for the ACR-1 & later the 13A it was such a hassle, something I don't want to go through again.Has ...
@Enzyte Bob Hi, I did the annual report in Boracay yesterday. Before I entered everything online and got an email with a registration number. Then I went there, they took my photo, checked my ACR card and passport and then I paid 310 PHP in cash. It ... Read More