Forum Support Mike J Posted July 17, 2019 Forum Support Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Nickleback99 said: Man this IS confusing! Can't wait to join the "circus" in 2020. That is why I suggested you apply for the 13A or 13G while still in the USA. I gave the embassy at San Francisco a call while I was still in Yakima. Nice folks, very friendly and helpful. Save you a little grief when you get here. There will be plenty of "circus" without the immigration. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickleback99 Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 37 minutes ago, Mike J said: That is why I suggested you apply for the 13A or 13G while still in the USA. I gave the embassy at San Francisco a call while I was still in Yakima. Nice folks, very friendly and helpful. . Any need go in person, or all by mail?....Either way works; give us an excuse to see San Fran. Also, any thought to use Consulate in Vancouver BC?....or is that even possible for US folks? Thnx. Time to start the papers. Dreaming of a Batangas vacation right now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 15 hours ago, Mick said: You don't need a clearance when on a tourist visa. In short yes you do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted July 17, 2019 Forum Support Posted July 17, 2019 37 minutes ago, Nickleback99 said: Any need go in person, or all by mail?....Either way works; give us an excuse to see San Fran. Also, any thought to use Consulate in Vancouver BC?....or is that even possible for US folks? Thnx. Time to start the papers. Dreaming of a Batangas vacation right now! Travel would be required as you need to do an interview. I do not know if you could use the Vancouver BC embassy. Here is a link with the requirements. 13A and 13G requirements start about half way down under "Immigrant Visa" Great photos. http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/uploads/Consular/SF/Visa2018A.pdf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 This is one of the reason's I'm still considering the heavily discounted ex-military retirement visa (2kUSD vs 10K). Haven't done all the sums yet or know anyone that's been through it so can't say it'll be any less complicated, at least at the initial application stage. but barring the spouse visa it does seem a little bit less "up in the air" than the tourist version. Many pros and cons to consider. It's more fun in The Philippines? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Mike J said: Travel would be required as you need to do an interview. I do not know if you could use the Vancouver BC embassy. Here is a link with the requirements. 13A and 13G requirements start about half way down under "Immigrant Visa" Great photos. http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/uploads/Consular/SF/Visa2018A.pdf I'd agree that applying for the 13A visa is best done outside of here - it's cheaper and easier and doesn't require a probationary period. I did mine in Hong Kong and it was very easy. Also, I didn't need to attend any interview - I handed in all the required documents and was told to come back in 4 weeks to pick up the Visa. Within 7 days of arriving here I had to go to BI and begin ACR process. I was impressed by how easy things were. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit112 Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 22 hours ago, BrettGC said: This is one of the reason's I'm still considering the heavily discounted ex-military retirement visa (2kUSD vs 10K). Haven't done all the sums yet or know anyone that's been through it so can't say it'll be any less complicated, at least at the initial application stage. but barring the spouse visa it does seem a little bit less "up in the air" than the tourist version. Many pros and cons to consider. It's more fun in The Philippines? Get some hard facts regarding this at the PRA. At least 1 Aussie has stated he has not been able to get it as he said 1 of the requirements is a copy of your DD214, a US Military Discharge form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Hobbit112 said: Get some hard facts regarding this at the PRA. At least 1 Aussie has stated he has not been able to get it as he said 1 of the requirements is a copy of your DD214, a US Military Discharge form. It changed about 6 years ago and they extended it to all former members of the military of countries that have military agreements with The Philippines. I misspoke, it's actually only $1500USD. When I made my initial inquiries a few years back I satisfied all the requirements; this was through the old PI Consulate in Brisbane, before they closed it, and the PRA website backs this up. SRRV Expanded Courtesy Visa at the bottom of the linked page below. Quote SRRV EXPANDED COURTESY For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired Armed Force officers of foreign countries with existing military ties and/or agreement with the Philippine Government. A monthly pension of at least US$1,000.00 and an SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 are required. The SRR Visa deposit includes the principal applicant and 2 dependents. Additional dependent, entails additional SRR Visa deposit of US$15,000 each (except for former Filipinos). CHILDREN must be legitimate or legally adopted by the Principal Retiree, unmarried and below 21 years old upon joining the program. https://pra.gov.ph/srrv/ It doesn't list the application fee which was, at the time of my inquiries, also $1500, so 3K USD all up.... Pros and Cons... Edited July 18, 2019 by BrettGC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted July 18, 2019 Forum Support Posted July 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, BrettGC said: application fee which was, at the time of my inquiries, also $1500 I just did the SRRV in May. I can confirm the $1,500 application fee. I can't say for the military version you are discussing, but the SRRV, itself was not really difficult, but there were just a number of hoops to jump through and - likely for anyone - a trip to Manila to the embassy for their blessing and also if you need the "Red Ribbon" authentication. Allow at least two days in Manila - expedited Red Ribbon processing costs a bit extra but seemed well worth it since I don't live there and stayed at a hotel. Expedited was 24 hours only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Tommy T. said: I just did the SRRV in May. I can confirm the $1,500 application fee. I can't say for the military version you are discussing, but the SRRV, itself was not really difficult, but there were just a number of hoops to jump through and - likely for anyone - a trip to Manila to the embassy for their blessing and also if you need the "Red Ribbon" authentication. Allow at least two days in Manila - expedited Red Ribbon processing costs a bit extra but seemed well worth it since I don't live there and stayed at a hotel. Expedited was 24 hours only. Tommy, it wasn't made clear to me at the time, but can you complete the application process whilst on a tourist visa in PI? Each official I asked gave me a different answer. Sorry for off-topic on your thread JGF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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