

PNodens
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Tagaytay, Calabarzon
Registration: 03 November 2021
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13a Visa Process I experienced 2022 Manilla by PNodens
I know there is another post about the process of applying for a 13a visa but I just did this week and since my experience was vastly different I decided to start an updated thread. This will be a bit long.So before going to immigration here is ...

@Andy_1963 Thank you for adding your experience to this post. It is good to know the current process for TRV to PRV as I will be doing that soon also. Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

It is one of the supporting documents for a report of marriage. Basically certificate of no marriage to prove you can be married as far as the Philippines sees it. It takes the place of the court records you mentioned. Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

@Larry Fisher You will need to file the report of marriage at the consulate in san Fransico for the marriage and it can all be done via mail. As cenomar, certificate of no marriage, we got that from the Philippines so it will not show a record of a ... Read More


Amazon Now Has Free Shipping To The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I received this email today. Orders over $49 may qualify for free shipping. Things you must do when ordering.(1)Â Set delivery address to Philippines.(2) Qualified items by Amazon will display "Free Shipping To Philippines" by item price.(3) ...

So just received my first order with Amazon's new free shipping. Arrived in 6 days, total fees at check out came to $9 on a few hundred in clothing. All in all, I was happy with the service, and many items that I had decided to go without due to ... Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

You could follow the route I did and enter on a tourist visa(9A), I would double check if Visa on Arrivals are being used again. Once you are in the country you can extend the tourist visa for up to 6 months at a time and you will also get an ACR on ... Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

You should contact the consulate in San Francisco, CA to file a report of marriage. You will need the original marriage certificate but the directions are on the consulate website. Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

@wleroy1966Â For a CR/IR visa to the US there still has to be proof of a bonafide relationship, so yes you would need to meet somewhere first before applying to enter the US I think. Just a marriage without proof of a physical meeting will raise ... Read More


13a Visa Process I experienced 2022 Manilla by PNodens
I know there is another post about the process of applying for a 13a visa but I just did this week and since my experience was vastly different I decided to start an updated thread. This will be a bit long.So before going to immigration here is ...

So today I finished this process so here is the update I said I would post:So we ran into one minor glitch in the entire process and had delays due to holidays and the new Presidential Administration coming in but there are only two important issues ... Read More


New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

@mikePanglao I have done all my immigration items myself. My tourist ACR required two trips to an immigration field office I think about 2 weeks apart. It was a quick process both times and not much of a hassle. Read More

13a Visa Process I experienced 2022 Manilla
I know there is another post about the process of applying for a 13a visa but I just did this week and since my experience was vastly different I decided to start an updated thread. This will be a bit long.So before going to immigration here is ... Read More


Travel TO Philippines FROM USA by Erwendo1
Finally almost time to depart for the Philippine and to marry my sweet finace'. Now, at the last moment I'm wondering what ALL of the required documents are in order to enter. I know of some of it via my travel agent, but I just don't ...

Safe travels both of you. Read More


Beverage of Choice vs Cost by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday we shopped at Lander's. I usually don't pay attention to the price, I buy what I want. Beverages: 3 lbs of Columbia Dark Roast Ground Coffee 1199.75 php, but 1 Liter of Absolut Vodka only 799.75 php. Guess I'll drink Bloody ...

My family here gives me different local coffees. Current is a Pahimis blend from Amadeo and I always have either Folgers or Dunkin on hand if I get a bad batch of beans. Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

Hi does anyone know if the PI recognizes the virtual/online marriage certificates? ThanksThose from Utah are normal certificates and say nothing about the format of marriage, so they are accepted. Mine was filed with PSA and we have an official PSA ... Read More


Online Marriges in Utah by Enzyte Bob
I don't know if the available of online marriages in Utah can be considerate a loophole. But online marriages available in Utah soon will attract a panacea of interest and use. But it certainly will be drawing attraction to Utah as being a ...

I have done the online marriage and now reside in Dumaguete. The only way I am here is because I filed the Report of Marriage in order to apply for 9a visa. It takes 3 months for the PSA marriage certificate to be ready. Once I have that in my ... Read More


Amazon Global Shipping by Enzyte Bob
My old TV earphones have seen better days, duct tape can't fix everything. I've searched Shopee & Lazada for what I want. My current headset has a charging station for the headset, so no batteries are needed for the charging station or ...

I have used Amazon global previously to ship to my wife before I moved here. It was door to door but had a few other things to be aware of. They estimate all import fees and they have always been high on mine which means you get a refund back after ... Read More