The law has been in place for years. As a tourist, when you enter the Philippines, you are required to have an on-going ticket, showing that you intend to leave the country. A lot of people think that you need a “return ticket” or a “round trip” ticket. This is incorrect. You are not required […]
I’m moving to the Philippines
Over the past month or so, I have gotten several e-mails from different people all saying the same thing. I’m getting ready to move to the Philippines. Before I move, though, what do I need to do to get my citizenship? Well, first off, it is important to know that you do not need […]
I want to live in the Philippines
I got an e-mail this morning from Joseph. Joseph wants to live in the Philippines, and wonders about citizenship issues. Here is what Joseph had to say: Hi Bob, I am tired of life in America and I want to relocate to the Philippines. Can you tell me how to become a citizen of the […]
Will marriage give me Philippine Citizenship?
I got a note from Angela today with a question about becoming a Philippine Citizen. Here is what Angela had to say: I’ve been having a hard time finding information on this. I am an American and next year I will be marrying my fiancée, who is Filipino. We were planning on me living in […]
Are you ready for this one?
We all say that we wish the Philippines could curb corruption, and I think we all mean it. But, sometimes actions can be surprising and move in a way that we did not expect. I am thinking that such is the case in something new that will be coming out. The Philippines has introduced a […]
Finally! A good move by the Department of Tourism?
Is it possible? Could it be? The Philippine Department of Tourism is possibly on the verge of making a very good move, in my opinion! What are they doing? Why is it good? Well, it was announced today that the Department of Tourism is planning to begin issuing a new type of visa for foreigners […]