Moving to Manila July 2018

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Angel1403
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Hi folks,

My wife and I will be moving to Manila in July 2018. I had planned to wait until 2019, but life is too short, so we decided to do it next year.

We will be renting a condo in Quezon City, nearby to SM North Edsa. 

I would be grateful for any advice in relation to anything members would suggest we organise/do here or at the London Philippines Embasy Before we move to Manila?

Thank you in advance :D

 

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OnMyWay
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3 hours ago, virginprune said:

Welcome to the forum. I am sure married members here would advise you to organise your 13a married visa before you arrive, unless you are going the Balikbayan route. This of course only applies if your wife is a Filipina.

Yes, I just started my 13a process here and it is a pain.  Those who did it before arrival said it was easier and it is immediately permanent, not temporary.

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Angel1403
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Hi folks,

Thanks for the info.

Yes my wife is Filipino, sorry I forgot to mention that.

I am thinking of going the Balikbayan route on arrival and then processing the 13a in Manila.

Dave, why is it a pain to process where you are? That's annoying ........

I'm not sure it's immediately permanent now if processed in London Philippines embassy, and also they ask for x rays etc?

Thanks again for any advice. 

Cheers 

Allan 

 

 

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Angel1403
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Thanks everyone for the advice......very useful for sure.

My initial plan was to go the Balikbayan route, then 6 months later while in Manila apply for the 13a. I don't like medical tests lol hence my question re medical tests when done in Country. I am sure UK passport holders were exempt according to this

OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-059-A

SUBMISSION OF BUREAU OF QUARANTINE (BOQ) MEDICAL CLEARANCE FOR VISA APPLICATIONS OF CERTAIN FOREIGN NATIONALS 

Maybe I am wrong lol......If so I will reconsider my options hehe.

How about decent medical insurance....any suggestions?

Thank you all very much .

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PaulB
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I am a UK Passport holder and had to do it TWICE, once in UAE and once there.

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Angel1403
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Thank you for all the great advice.

Now I understand why many people choose the Balikbayan privilege route.

Cheers

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mogo51
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Can anyone advise how long you can stay on a Balikbahan Visa?

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