Edin Ikanovic
@eduardo001
Croatian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Croatian
Lives in Puerto Princesa, Mimaropa
Speaks English
Registration: 28 May 2013
Cities In Mindanao that are Safe to Visit by moonunit0103
It seems like I have been chatting several women who live in Davao, General Santos, Kudurat City, Cagayun de Or, and Ozamiz. I have seen the State Department warnings from last year. Have things settled down? I am fond of my head and don't ...
General Santos is safe. Covid terrorists are more dangerous than muslim terrorists now. Read More
My developing plans to load my IATA "Travel Pass" -COVID passport by Calif-Native
I have made this a new topic, although it relates to the SRRV topic, it covers nearly all foreign travelers to the Philippines, regardless of visa types. This will be the first time I talk about this here and even when I may use "strange or ...
And then someone will say covid is not created to track and control people more. Read More
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 ...
It is everywhere same in whole world. If you are 60 and she is 30 be ready to pay for it. In the Philippines there is many couples like that so it is more noticeable. Read More
New scam at NAIA. by Rammers
For anyone arriving at Manila Airport the Shuttel-Bus Service between terminals has been suspended. Instead they are offering a car service at one's own cost. For a transfer between Terminal2 and Terminal 3, we were told the cost would be 1500 ...
It does not matter. They can close this airport soon, nobody arriving anyway. Read More
How long can the Phillipines stay shut before financially collapsing? by Arcadieus
I'm just curious on the current situation. My girlfriend tells me everyone is losing their jobs and pretty much destitute as of right now.
They collapsed already. It is just not officially announced yet. Read More
Voluntary Deportation - Anyone have experience or knowledge? by allworknoplay
Hi, I am from the UK and have overstayed since 2007. I know I am in the wrong and have been reading as much info as I can on this, but I am still unsure as to how to go about rectifying my stupidity and getting out of the Philippines. My ...
I feel your pain. Take care buddy. Read More
Voluntary Deportation - Anyone have experience or knowledge? by allworknoplay
Hi, I am from the UK and have overstayed since 2007. I know I am in the wrong and have been reading as much info as I can on this, but I am still unsure as to how to go about rectifying my stupidity and getting out of the Philippines. My ...
I do not know really. For each day in jail they will deduct some amount from your debt, but I have really no idea how much. Better do not show up in immigration without serious amount of money and ask for their understanding. They will not ... Read More
Voluntary Deportation - Anyone have experience or knowledge? by allworknoplay
Hi, I am from the UK and have overstayed since 2007. I know I am in the wrong and have been reading as much info as I can on this, but I am still unsure as to how to go about rectifying my stupidity and getting out of the Philippines. My ...
Hello. They do not care for reasons. If you did not commit any crime you will need: - to pay 500 penalties per month from 2007 to now (around 78000 pesos) - ACR card for each year from 2007 to 2020. Cost around 1000 per year (around 13000) - ... Read More
visitor visa expiring soon, what are my options? by frankanderson
Greetings fellow Expats and Filipino's. So here's my situation, I have been here coming up on 22 months now, unmarried but living with a woman and we have a child together (born in Philippine's). My usual routine is go to a BI ...
He need to leave country at least every 24 months. It is not about tourist visa extension. Read More
visitor visa expiring soon, what are my options? by frankanderson
Greetings fellow Expats and Filipino's. So here's my situation, I have been here coming up on 22 months now, unmarried but living with a woman and we have a child together (born in Philippine's). My usual routine is go to a BI ...
Hello. My situation is same as your. I decided to overstay. Penalties are just 500 per month + you will need to pay for visa for overstaying period. And it is not big deal if you overstay less than 6 months, no blacklist or something like this. I ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in the Philippines by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts the Philippines, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Oh wow, white Duterte's bot. He paying well? And you take it, why are you hereMaybe some cannot leave at the moment. Seems you are too long here and got this crap "go home" filipino attitude. Obviously we like here, but some of us ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in the Philippines by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts the Philippines, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Total lockdown , annoying and disturbing. Aside of dictatorship, in my province we have prohibition as well, liquor ban lol I'm trying to understand all this panic because their health care system is really terrible and whole Philippines is so ... Read More
Why do Filipinos just accept standing in line. by FindlayMacD
I'm not talking about government offices because the governmend decides their staffing levels, but why do Filipinos just accept standing in line for so long in stores like SM who are happy to take their money but never adequately staff their ...
What I learned in 5 years here is that time absolutely does not matter for Filipinos. It is not only standing in line, they accept everything what government and church telling them. They do not questioning anything. They accept big corporations ... Read More
Foreigners have 72 hours to leave Luzon by Okieboy
I see Foreigners have a 72 hour window to leave the Philippines from Luzon
Or then when can they leave? PAL still selling tickets for our 4/21/20 flight to JFK.They banned all for 1 month. So i guess April 21 is fine. Read More
Foreigners have 72 hours to leave Luzon by Okieboy
I see Foreigners have a 72 hour window to leave the Philippines from Luzon
Yea, only if you want to go. If not, after 72 hours you will need to stay until hysteria is done. Read More
How can foreign couple open restaurant in Philippines by i3ar
Hi all. I saw a restaurant with a couple that are both not Filipino, how is it possible that they have opened a restaurant when I read that there need to be 60% Filipino owned and 40% is a foreigner. I'm asking as I'm looking to open a ...
It is easy, just need to bribe few people and that's it. Especially if small town. Read More
Betrayal in by backyard by manwonder
Gd evening guys; Jus got a "wiff" of somebody cheating on an expat in my area, apparently an elementary school teacher in our area actually saw his pinoy wife wif another expat in the city :( Sad thing is I personally know her husband ...
It is normal that wife cheating him if he drops 2x per year for 2 weeks ;) Read More
Please suggest which town will be good for me
Hello guys! I'm planning to move from Philippines to Vietnam soon but I'm really undecided in which town i should go. Can you help me to decide please? :) Here is what i looking for: - Small or not very big town near the beaches - With ... Read More
Violating Schengen Visa
You will be deported and you will have hard time to get Schengen visa again. They do not care for "reasons", it is Europe, rules must be respected. Read More
Question about driving in Vietnam and Bitcoin.
Hello guys. I will move to Vietnam soon. Since I love to drive motorcycle I would like to confirm if is okay to drive there if i have Filipino driving license and how long i can drive using their driving licence? Should I have also international ... Read More
Is it legit to say I'm visiting my girlfriend here to immigration? by Jhane2193
I will go in the Philippiness for meeting my gf for my 1st time, my ticket is already booked, having also the returning e-ticket to my living country, but i have a big concern and i whould like to ask.. First of all im short in money (less than ...
Do not go in squatter area, you will be robbed. And you will get sick, because conditions there is terrible. It is not Europe. You cannot even imagine how bad is it. If you lose your money, you will not be able to go home, nobody will help you. 95% ... Read More
Follow up to Woe PLDT by Enzyte Bob
Phone call after phone call got promises from PLDT with the same old bs from them. Finally on December 11th I emailed consumer@ntc.gov.ph with my complaint, at this time I had no service for three weeks. On December 19th ntc.gov replied that they ...
Do not pay them dude. PLDT is crap. Read More
Why do expats continue to move, live, and retire in the Philippines? by Nielsen Flute
This country has so many strikes against it that no sane person should negotiate with. Let's begin. Low quality of life and high costs. Even in Cebu now for a small studio rent is 25k for a cramped space with no internet / cable. Value for ...
Do not hate them, they do not know for better + they are brainwashed by church and government. You know that historical quote when the cardinal said to the king: " if you keep them poor, I will keep them ignorant" - it is same today. ... Read More
Why do expats continue to move, live, and retire in the Philippines? by Nielsen Flute
This country has so many strikes against it that no sane person should negotiate with. Let's begin. Low quality of life and high costs. Even in Cebu now for a small studio rent is 25k for a cramped space with no internet / cable. Value for ...
Yeah, I can mostly agree with you, especially value for money, it is terrible. People also always looking for loan and never give money back. I'm already 6th year in the Philippines and continuously asking myself why I'm still here. But ... Read More
Best big little city near a beach? by sekmet
Big cities don't work well with beaches. So, maybe within an hour or less by car-distance not drive time. Big little city I would define as 300 - 500k. In Luzon or Viasayans
I suggest Bacolod or Dumaguete. Laoag City is very nice also, but there is not so many beautiful beaches like in south. Read More
Best big little city near a beach? by sekmet
Big cities don't work well with beaches. So, maybe within an hour or less by car-distance not drive time. Big little city I would define as 300 - 500k. In Luzon or Viasayans
I will tell you. Overcrowded. Dirty. Polluted. Lipa City is town that you want to avoid, believe me. Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
It is very typical my friend. I living here for 5 years and it is always like that. Keep your money at your pocket and tell her what she can do and what she cannot do. And repeat this in every similar case, otherwise she will forget. It will take ... Read More
entrance fee by GuestPoster634
ive read in a couple places that you must pay an entrance fee to enter the country and it must be paid in Peso's. how much is the entrance fee?
There is no entrance fee :D Read More
Student life in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Studying in a foreign country is an exciting prospect, but at times students do not have enough information to make an informed decision. We invite you to share your own experiences about studying abroad in the Philippines. What are the ...
If someone want to study abroad please choose some other country, not Philippines. Philippines have many pros, but education is not one of it. It is simply terrible. When I talk with many of them, they do know where is my country Croatia, even where ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
It is kinda complicated now. You need visa for at least next 6 months to be able to apply for driving license. Read More
I overstyed in the Philippines by Sasha Antonio
I overstayed here in the Philippines for 6years, I applied for recognition as Filipino citizen, I want to go back to US but it scares me, I wonder what would happen to me upon my arrival in the airport. Would they ask me if why I overstayed in ...
You will need to pay 300k pesos in the Philippines and NOT upon arrival in USA, otherwise they will not let you go. And most probably you will get entry ban to the Philippines. Read More
Hello guys.
Hello. 4,310 From One day to One Month Overstay 13,000 Total for Up to Three Month Overstay 18,000 Total for Up to Six Months Overstay 30,000 Total for Up to Twelve Months Overstay 60,000 Total for Up to Two Years Overstay (and then about 30,000 ... Read More
Filipina Online Dating - Questions for those experienced by briggss3
Hi, I'm new to the website. I have a question around meeting Filipina girls on Filipino Cupid. I spent about a week on the website, and had many girls connecting many of which I believe were not real. However, one particular girl contacted me ...
I using this site sometimes, no bad experience with it. But I heard there is some scammers and so many gays pretending to be girls. Girls are usually honest here, even if they catch foreigners, It is usually not about money. Just be careful with ... Read More
New Lancaster City by Dutch1966
Hi to all Ladies and Gents on this forum. I am new to this site, though I have been reading peoples comments and suggestions for a couple of years. i have been to Philippines several times in the last couple of years and have met my partner. She is ...
You're welcome. It is Diana. Read More
New Lancaster City by Dutch1966
Hi to all Ladies and Gents on this forum. I am new to this site, though I have been reading peoples comments and suggestions for a couple of years. i have been to Philippines several times in the last couple of years and have met my partner. She is ...
I living in Lancaster New City. It is very peaceful community, but except this, I cannot find so many good words. Maybe those houses are good for Filipinos, but do not meet European standards. When I moved in, I did not have water and electricity ... Read More
Driving on Philippine roads
Right side. It will be super dangerous for you if you are used to drive in UK with strict rules and disciplined drivers. Traffic is also much better in Thailand than here in the Philippines. Read More
mindoro
I visited Puerto Galera few times. I found it nice. It is not yet overcrowded. It is cheap with solid nightlife. Connection with Batangas is good as well. Read More
How to handle the phillipines by Guestposter98645
Well it's been 6 long months of adjustment living in the phillipines Things I find annoying are 1 the radio station's are a complete load of crap 2 the daily burning of rubbish and the lack of respect to one's neighbors 3 the white ...
How to handle? Just relax and enjoy in positive aspects of living here :) Read More
How to handle the phillipines by Guestposter98645
Well it's been 6 long months of adjustment living in the phillipines Things I find annoying are 1 the radio station's are a complete load of crap 2 the daily burning of rubbish and the lack of respect to one's neighbors 3 the white ...
:lol: I understand you and I agree with you. It is totally different culture than our western. They have also many good sites like smiling, dancing, you can bribe police and government cheaply :D You are from beautiful Pangasinan, come in Manila ... Read More
Clearance to go out of the country ?? by fratyrfro
Hello, After 1 year and a half in PH, on a tourist visa (and all the extensions), I will go back to Europe. I have read that I could need a clearance to be able to leave the country. It could take 15 days to proceed ! I would hope that I could ...
Last time I wait only 5 days. Usually is much faster than 15 days. Read More
Clearance to go out of the country ?? by fratyrfro
Hello, After 1 year and a half in PH, on a tourist visa (and all the extensions), I will go back to Europe. I have read that I could need a clearance to be able to leave the country. It could take 15 days to proceed ! I would hope that I could ...
Yes, you still need it. Read More
Clearance to go out of the country ?? by fratyrfro
Hello, After 1 year and a half in PH, on a tourist visa (and all the extensions), I will go back to Europe. I have read that I could need a clearance to be able to leave the country. It could take 15 days to proceed ! I would hope that I could ...
Exit clearance is must. Just go there around 10 days before departure. It is very simple and free procedure. Without that document you will not be able to leave. Read More
Rude passport control in NAIA by eduardo001
Hello. I living in the Philippines since June 2014 with tourist visa. Last night I arrived from Thailand with all legit documents and ticket to third destination, and had issue with passport control in airport. One young police officer asked me: ...
Thank you for reply. I do not think that one person can decide about deport just like that. Read More
Rude passport control in NAIA
Hello. I living in the Philippines since June 2014 with tourist visa. Last night I arrived from Thailand with all legit documents and ticket to third destination, and had issue with passport control in airport. One young police officer asked me: ... Read More
Cagayan De Oro is safe ?
It is allowed to go, but officially not recommended by western governments. Most probably absolutely nothing bad will happen to you. Avoid rural parts and avoid to go out without local friends during the night. Read More
Exit Clearance Visa Philippines by jone1337
Hi guys, do u think it would be ok to apply for the exit clearance visa 5 days before the departure? thankyou
I got exit clearance same day, but to be sure apply 1-2 weeks before departure. They can be slow. Read More
Will I be safe traveling to Zamboanga by sbleakley21
Hi I will be traveling to the region of Zamboanga. I was just wondering if I will be safe as a foriegner☺ Shane
Probably yes. But it is like you are playing Russian roulette. Read More
fiancee Visa
I'm 99% sure that Netherlands does not have Fiancee Visa. But you can call their embassy to check. Here is a number: +63 2 786 66 66 Read More
Driving license
Hello guys. Do you know how long we can use EU driving license here? Is there any requirements to replace our license with local one? Thank you for help! Read More
Philippine girl travel by garyww
Is it still very difficult for a Filipina to leave the Philippines?
It depends where she want to go. Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
filipinos are not dumb at all ,to my view it is the education that needs to inprove drastikly to the 21frst century level. greets DirkOk, "dumb" is rude word. I think maybe there is no interest to change education system. As the cardinal ... Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
I talked with many people here, for example, most of them do not know where Europe is located. One well educated girl told me that she know only about London and San Francisco! What a hell? I asked myself, what is at her head when she imagine map of ... Read More
Christian Filipina by GuestPoster678
Hi, A friend of mine told me about the web site, Christian Filipina. I live in Canada, and was considering using this site, but I first want to find out from others who have used it or are familiar with it about their experience using it. Thanks.
The name of site is ridiculous. Read More
Travel around southeast Asia
Hello Helen. As Ghanaian citizen you can stay in Indonesia up to 30 days but you must have ticket to come back to Philippines or ticket to another destination. For Malaysia, you need visa. It is not connected with your Philippines work ... Read More
How can i get my tourist visa if i dont have coe ? by Florendaberdon
Hi everyone! Im new here. I just need your sugestion, i have boyfriend in belguim he want me to visit him in belguim but i have a problem in some requirements, our company would not release my coe with indicate i was three months leave. My question ...
It is not about funds. You MUST have proof of employment, job or business. Otherwise your visa will be SURELY denied. Requirements: - Signed and fully-filled up Schengen Visa Application Form - Two 45 mm x 35 mm photos – against ... Read More
How can i get my tourist visa if i dont have coe ? by Florendaberdon
Hi everyone! Im new here. I just need your sugestion, i have boyfriend in belguim he want me to visit him in belguim but i have a problem in some requirements, our company would not release my coe with indicate i was three months leave. My question ...
I'm afraid that your visa will be denied if you do not have business or documents about stable job. EU is very strict about it. Read More
Round trip airfare ticket to Philippines required? by FCStraight
It's been a long time since I traveled to the Philippines so I need to know if the immigration authorities in the Philippines would require me to produce a return ticket when I get there. Here's a possible scenario: I am not sure yet ...
You can find tickets to Taiwan for only $25, Singapore or Vietnam $50. It can save you a lot of headache :) Read More
Round trip airfare ticket to Philippines required? by FCStraight
It's been a long time since I traveled to the Philippines so I need to know if the immigration authorities in the Philippines would require me to produce a return ticket when I get there. Here's a possible scenario: I am not sure yet ...
If you do not have all requirements for Balikbayan visa, you can apply for tourist visa. In that case, you must have ticket for other destination. It can be cheap ticket to Singapore or Vietnam. Round trip ticket is not necessary. Read More
Round trip airfare ticket to Philippines required? by FCStraight
It's been a long time since I traveled to the Philippines so I need to know if the immigration authorities in the Philippines would require me to produce a return ticket when I get there. Here's a possible scenario: I am not sure yet ...
Hello. If you have all requirements for Balikbayan visa, round trip ticket is no longer required. Kind Regards, Edin Read More
Bringing silver coins to the Philippines.
Hello guys. Next month my mom will move to the Philippines and she will bring around $5000 worth silver bullion coins with her. I found very limited information about it in google, so if some of you have experience with it, please share with ... Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Foreigners can own 40% of condo. Foreigners cannot buy land at all. It is possible to rent a land for long term and build a house there. Read More
Driving
Hello guys. Do you know is allowed to drive car or scooter if vehicle is owned by someone else? I have Filipino driving license. Kind Regards, Edin Read More
filipina - fiance visa by jevy12
what the requirements of fiance visa for slovenia cause my boyfriend is from slovenia and i live philippines
You can speak Tagalog with them because it is a consulate. Read More
filipina - fiance visa by jevy12
what the requirements of fiance visa for slovenia cause my boyfriend is from slovenia and i live philippines
I'm 99% sure that something like that do not exist. You must be married with him to have some privileges. But you can call this number above what I gave you to be 100% sure. Read More
filipina - fiance visa by jevy12
what the requirements of fiance visa for slovenia cause my boyfriend is from slovenia and i live philippines
They are strict, so do not avoid any of these requirements. Read More
filipina - fiance visa by jevy12
what the requirements of fiance visa for slovenia cause my boyfriend is from slovenia and i live philippines
Hello. For Slovenia, you need Shengen visa. This visa is valid in all Schengen states for a stay of up to 90 days within a six-month period for a visit, tourism or business. It is not valid for employment. The visa-processing fee is EUR 60 ... Read More
Choice of where you build your house. by Peter Clark
Our friends George and Lyn with twin girls and a new child star in the making chose their 4 lots whilst abroad, built a large house and were enjoying life here in San Pablo. There house is only the second in a large subdivision surrounded by open ...
It is really so sad. Unfortunately, according the law foreigners are not allowed to own weapons in the Philippines. http://liveinthephilippines.com/content/foreigner-gun-prison-its-really-quite-simple/ Read More
Adapting to the climate in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to the Philippines is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of the Philippines? How does the local weather impact your daily life, ...
Hello. I'm Croatian and we have there 4 seasons with very cold winters, very hot summers, beautiful warm springs and colorful but rainy autumns. I had very hard time during my first year in the Philippines because it is always very hot, I was ... Read More
My moving to Kampala! by eduardo001
Hello guys. My name is Edin! I am from Croatia but in last 3 years i have lived in Serbia, Bosnia and Hungary. Now looking to move in Kampala next month or in August because my dream is volunteering in Africa. I am searching this forum to see ...
Thank you a lot guys, i love you so much. Sorry for late reply. Uganda will wait few months more but i am sure to see you soon :) Read More
My moving to Kampala!
Hello guys. My name is Edin! I am from Croatia but in last 3 years i have lived in Serbia, Bosnia and Hungary. Now looking to move in Kampala next month or in August because my dream is volunteering in Africa. I am searching this forum to see ... Read More