Today we got a question from Brian: This is what Brian had to say: hi i have a question. will there be any legal snags if i try to obtain a residence visa with a felony on my record here in the states.. i was young and stupid when this occured and i have met […]
How Often I Have to Renew
Today we got a comment and question from Sean: This is what Sean had to say: Hi John, Just a couple of quick questions for you. I just want to make sure I am on the same page. So is the total cost for the 13A 1510.00? or is the extension not included in that? […]
Time for an expat chill out?
This past couple of weeks has found a lot of email in my inbox, messages on Facebook and whatever kinds of communications are possible… I have been getting them. The vast majority have been on one topic… President Duterte and where Americans and other Western expats stand with him. To be honest, Duterte has always […]
Getting a Balikbayan Visa
If you are a regular reader of the site, you certainly know the procedure to get a Balikbayan Visa (Balikbayan Privilege) when you arrive in the Philippines. You fly in to the Philippines with your Philippine spouse, she requests that you be given the Balikbayan Visa, and a 1 year Balikbayan Privilege stamp is placed […]
New tourist visas in the Philippines – EAM
Some time back, I got a question from my friend Bill. He was wondering about tourist visas. How long could Bill stay on his tourist visa? How often would he need to renew or extend his visa? Where could he do the renewal? Would he have to travel far to do the extension? Well, as […]
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Recently I wrote an article about the Balikbayan Privilege Program (which many of us call the BB Visa.. but it’s not a visa). Does Everything Have To Be Controversial? Many good comments were shared and different points of view expressed. I enjoyed it. There were (at last count) 88 comments, and the title, “Decide by […]