DGTE Immigration office hours

Certainly Does.

Then you had a good deal Roger, mind I have not exteneded my self for over 2 years, I paid 3,030 last time and plucked that from my memory. Maybe Shadow will know the reason it was 200 lower. It may be that you have extended on an existing extention and that it less?


Jack P.

 

Immigration Fees

Roger or any one interested, have a look at this site, Click Immigration Fees in information section, then Click the Extention Fee box. Hope it it explains all.

The Bureau of Immigration, Philippines Official Website - MAIN


Jack P.

 

the extension is different almost each time.

the first is a waiver (no extension) to 59 days
the first extension 2 month comes with additional cost for acr-i card
the 2nd 2 month extension comes with additional cost for ECC clearance
the third 3 month extension should be down to 2830.

additional cost may occur if it is the first visit in the Philippines, and and and...

 

This is a breakdown of the costs taken from my official receipt.

Extension application fee 300
Extension fee 1000
Certificate fee 500
Legal search fee 30
Express lane fee 500
Express lane fee certification 500
Total cost 2830 peso

Roger

 

Express

Got to love the express fee hey Broadside. Didnt you have to go back over two days.... lol.. sorry couldnt resist mate :p

 

Ouch !!! Yep, express fee is kind of rubbing your face in it. Did the paperwork on Tuesday, but no-one there to take the payment so told to come back on Wednesday to pay. Took 3 hours to hand over some money and get a stamp in the passport.

 

Panama a model for the Philippines?

Hi, I just wondered if the Philippines really wants retired people to live in their countries at all? Maybe they could model their pensionada schemes after Panamas?
Panama Retirement Visa
Pensionado Visa
This visa is designed for persons whose pension from a government entity or private corporation is $1,000 or more ($250 per month for each additional dependant). You will have to prove this under scrutiny. Usually a pension statement from the government or private pension will suffice but backup bank deposit records could not hurt. The Pensionado Visa is granted indefinitely but it is necessary to prove to the Immigration Department on an annual basis that the income is still flowing from your pension. The benefits include one-time exemption of duties for the importation of household goods (up to $10,000) and an exemption every two years of duties for the importation of a car. There is also a basket of other benefits and discounts available to those holding this Visa. However, please note that under this visa you cannot qualify to acquire Panamanian nationality or a Panama Passport. It is an instant permanent residency program.

As a qualified pensionado/retiree in Panama, you will be entitled to:

50% off entertainment anywhere in the country (movies, theatres, concerts, sporting events)
30% off bus, boat, and train fares
25% off airline tickets
50% off hotel stays from Monday through Thursday
30% off hotels stays from Friday through Sunday
25% off at restaurants
15% off at fast-food restaurants
15% off hospital bills (if no insurance applies)
10% off prescription medicines
20% off medical consultations
15% off dental and eye exams
20% off professional and technical services
50% closing costs for home loans and more...

Panama Reforestation Visa Program
Summary – This is a unique program where one invests $80,000 in an approved Panama reforestation program. This allows the investor to obtain a Visa for themselves and their spouse as well as dependent children; no additional investment is required for dependents. This is the least expensive legitimate residency program we are aware of. The Visas are renewable annually and after either one or five years they become permanent residency Visas allowing the investor and their dependents to reside in Panama permanently and also to work in Panama. After five years one can apply for citizenship. This is an extremely inexpensive way to obtain a Panama residency and eventually a citizenship with Panama passport which is good for visa free travel in most of the western EU and throughout most of Latin and South America. The reforestation program is a statutory program written down as law. All of the programs are statutory and written in the public laws. If you actually make the investment of $80,000 in the reforestation visa program it is a documented lawful program written in the law books and will be honoured by the government, subsequent elected officials of Panama etc. What I am saying is if you make the investment, you will have your permanent residency which after five years makes you eligible to apply to be a citizen of Panama with a Panamanian Passport.

The Investment – You are investing in forestry projects generally dealing with teak wood but other types of trees are available. Some projects give you title to the actual land, usually about 20 hectares. The reforestation project must be an approved one. These projects are supposed to generate a fantastic return after 25 years, many times your investment. If you were to liquidate the land say after 10 years your return would generate substantial losses. This is because it takes years for the trees to grow. If you wait 15 years the loss would be less or perhaps you’d reach break even. Now if the value of land in Panama keeps appreciating like it has been doing recently this may prove to be untrue and the investment may be worth more in a few short years? We do think it is a tremendous way to obtain residency and eventually citizenship for a small investment. If the investment is held long enough it is possible to realize a high return on the investment as well. Any gain made on this investment is not taxable in Panama. We are not investment advisors and you need to evaluate the investment potential yourself. The land can be held in the name of a corporation.

Residency – Reforestation Visa $80,000 (20 hectare minimum). Has residency and will lead to the ability to apply for citizenship after five years. It leads to a permanent residency after one year.

Documents Required – Passports valid for at least 6 months, police clearance report from last place of residence, marriage certificate, birth certificate for children dependents, medical clearance from Panama (we can refer), application forms, pictures, proof of investment contract etc. You have to come to Panama to apply in person but you do not need to live here for this visa.

Private Income Retiree Visa (Rentista Retirado)
This visa is for persons who don’t have a monthly pension, are no longer working, and have received a retirement lump sum. As a visa requirement, that money is to be deposited on a five-year certificate of deposit with the National Bank of Panama, to yield at least $2000 a month (at current rates the face value of the CD would need to be approximately $500,000). The visa is renewable every five years, as long as the CD is renewed. The Private Income Retiree Visa includes such benefits as a traveling Panamanian passport (that however does NOT grant citizenship), a one-time exemption of duties for the importation of household goods (up to $10,000), and an exemption every two years of duties for the importation of a car.

Person of Means Visa (Solvencia Económica Propia)
Designed for those who wish to live in Panama off their own means, without the need or desire to work or start a business. The person must have a three-year certificate of deposit in any local bank of at least $300,000. After renewal, the visa is granted permanently with the right to a cedula (local identity card). Five years after obtaining the permanent visa, holders will be eligible to apply for Panamanian nationality and Passport.

Option 1: Open a CD deposit of $300,000.00 for 3 years.

Option 2: Real estate investment of $300,000.00 or more (excess may be mortgaged)

Option 3: Mixed investment CD & property as long as they total $300,000.00

Investor Visa (Inversionista)
Designed for those who wish to establish a business in Panama (note, though, that some retail businesses and some professions are reserved to Panamanians). There must be a minimum investment of $160,000 and minimum of five, permanent Panamanian employees hired. It is granted provisionally for one year and after renewal is granted permanently with the right to be issued a cedula. Five years after obtaining the permanent visa, holders will be eligible to apply for Panamanian nationality and passport.

Tax Free Processing Zone Investor Program
This program allows foreign investors to obtain legal residency in Panama under the condition that they must rent a plot of land or an office or building (rented through a 10 to 20 year concession) within one of the new tax free processing zones in Panama, for the purpose of operating a business from Panama that exports its products or services.

Second Passport Program
By means of Executive Decree No. 26 of March 2, 2009, the Government of Panama significantly reduced from US$615,000 to US$260,000 the bank time deposit at the National Bank of Panama required to qualify for a Second Passport.

The new rule only requires that this deposit produces a minimum of only US$850.00 per month in interest which at current interest rates for a 5-year time deposit amounts to US$260,000.

About the Panama Second Passport, if you are looking to obtaining a second passport quickly, the only immigration program that provides that is the Panama Second Passport Program. This passport is excellent because is granted almost immediately and it lasts for 5 years, renewable.

We have found that the Panama Second Passport has been useful for Russian, Middle East and other nationalities with restricted entry into EU.

With the Panama Second Passport, they can enter most EU countries without Visa and without any invitation letters.

One important advantage when they travel with this Passport is that Panama has Visa-Free agreements with 40 countries.














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SO!

I take it then, my Friend, You are destined for Panama? No WAY! is the PI going to come up to Scratch against this! If it is to be believed:p



Jack P.

 

Jack doubt if many of us would be around in 25years to collect on the investment......stick with the Philippines
P S refer to other Thread about the Blood test before enquiring :D

 

Grass is Greener!

John! Some old Cliches are worth looking at. On this occasion, I like the green I see. The Grass suits me Fine! I am here AND here I will stay!


Jack P.