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  1. Dave_Hounddriver

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    In the past, tourists could only stay for 2 years. The only difference was more frequent Visa Runs. No big deal. 3 years was just acknowledging what people were doing and realizing that was money lost every time the tourists went for a Visa Run. But each new set of politicians have to bring it up and justify their existence.

    Take Canada for instance, (as I know my own country) "There is no statutory limit on the number of times a person can extend visitor status. Instead, the officer will consider the history of the applicant, the purpose of the visit, and whether there is a valid reason to continue visiting."
     
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    If the father is a uk citizen by birth and the childs name is on the birth certificate and no other issues there should not be a problem. Ive never heard of anyone having to use that form or paying that sort of money. Cost me under £200. Its just a matter of applying for a passport which gives the child uk citizenship.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...ppines/applying-for-a-passport-outside-the-uk
     
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    View attachment upload_2023-5-27_21-16-54.png

    The new law (still to be approved by the Senate, but approval in the House went unanimous, so it'll probably be a hammer piece in the Senate also) does redraw the visa schedule for the Philippines.
    A lot of it is still unclear, because many things will be decided in an IRR separate from the law at a later stage.

    This much is clear:
    1. tourists from most countries will get a 59 day initial visa upon entry, rather than the 29 day now.
    2. all foreigners in the country who stay beyond 59 days will have to register (ACRI-card) and if tourist, get emigration clearance before exit.

    The future IRR (rules and regulations) will decide:
    1. whether the 3 year max stay for tourists stays unchanged,
    2. whether the balikbayan stamp will survive (current "visa-exempt 1 year stamp")
    3. what the future procedure to get a spousal "non-quota immigrant status" will be (the current 13a visa isn't mentioned in the law).

    We better be prepared for a period of uncertainty.
    Link to the Law text (it's a long read, I only skimmed through it)
     
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    Dutchie, May 27, 2023
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    I went on Tuesday at 9.30am and I was the only person there. I returned the following day at 11am to pick up my passport and there was only one person in front of me. When I mentioned to one of the ladies that I was surprised that it wasn’t busy she said that they had been very busy for weeks but it has all died down now.
     
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    I wonder if the mayors will call BS on this warning like the did the last one....and then have to eat crow whenever they get the same intel later.

    Travel to that region of the Philippines has been irresponsible and dangerous for decades. Avoid predominately Muslim controlled areas at all times no matter what country you are in, regardless of current threat warning. Their religion is not compatible with today's civilized world and if you go there and get kidnapped you have no one to blame but yourself. No tears will be shed for you by this guy when you get your head cut off.
     
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    If you have decided to stay here permanently in the ph I would say yes to getting the 13 a visa. Benefits are not going to the bi every two months and paying and also wasting hours of you day falling inline! You only need to go to the bi once a year when you have it to do your annual report in the first 60 days and pay p310.
    This visa can be got at bi in Cebu or Manila. Annual reports can be done in any bi office but keep the receipts as they will ask.
    Only the card needs to be renewed every five years at $50
     
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    Fees for amendment of 13(a) visa from probationary to permanent resident:
    1.Upon filing

    Application fee
    P1,010.00
    *Express lane fee P 500.00

    2.Upon approval / implementation

    Passport visa fee
    P 200.00
    Amendment fee P 500.00
    Immigration Certificate of Registration
    (ICR) and form

    P1,450.00
    Implementation fee P 500.00
    Legal research fee P 40.00
    Express lane fee P 500.00


    **taken fro BI Website 1 month ago.
     
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    I'd leave the Philippines long before I was forced to work on a local's salary.
     
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    No longer in J-Mall Mandaue, now in Robinson Galleria Cebu.
     
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    It might be common knowledge and not new, but I found out only today.
    If/when your Filipina GF/Asawa/other family members wish to apply for a Schengen visa, they do not need to show up in person at VFS (the visa service organisation) in person IF they applied for a Schengen visa in person less than 59 months ago already and had their fingerprints and picture taken at that occasion.
    In that situation, you can then use the services of an agent to apply.
    Saves a lot of money and hassle I would assume, not having to fly to Manila, stay at hotel etc.
    So next time I'll bring the family to Europe (hopefully next year) the visa application should hopefully be a lot smoother.
     
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