Expat Bill

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5 күн бұрын

the most am renting this dilapidated shack for is 2500 pesos

@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina 8 күн бұрын

Is that background Bill from that restaurant from Cauayan Negros Occidental ?

@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina 8 күн бұрын

I would like to live here for good in the Philippines. I’m retired USA Army . My wife and I are still building our house here in Bacolod

@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina 8 күн бұрын

I got a 1 year visa and I’ve been here since April 4 of this year . And I’ve heard here and there that I need to exit the country like buying a ticket to the next Asian country . My wife being a Filipino that we have been married for 3 years now.

@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina 9 күн бұрын

Whats the official website for the LTO ?

@jeffreyd508 10 күн бұрын

I see it can be done online now If I want to stay six months, after my first 30 days, can I skip right to a two month or six extension if I get the ACR card right away, or is it mandatory that I do the first extension of 29 days, THEN I can do the two/six month extension?

@imexpatbill 9 күн бұрын

You have to do the given 30 days upon arrival and the 29 day extension, then you get your arc card in the 2 extension after the 59 days.

@rogerwilco4736 12 күн бұрын

That's not living $800 a month will provide a boring existence

@imexpatbill 10 күн бұрын

It really depends on your attitude and what you are willing to sacrifice and what you are not willing to give up. I did mention that 800 was the bare minimum for a monthly budget.

@CarlosAlberto-ii1li 14 күн бұрын

Why are you asking us.

@imexpatbill 13 күн бұрын

Asking?

@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy 15 күн бұрын

what airlines do you use, the price you mentioned seems like a good price

@imexpatbill 13 күн бұрын

I really use any airline that is cheaper, do the usual, expedia, cheapo air, skiplagged, I will fly and connect anywhere as long as its not China. Used China airlines, and had to connect in Beijing, never again.

@randyp90us 15 күн бұрын

Been here 2.5 years. Got EEC on spot at local CDO BI. No issues.

@imexpatbill 13 күн бұрын

No issues, there really shouldn't be any.

@MrHart450 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the upload. Have a safe trip and catch you back in The Philippines next time.

@imexpatbill 16 күн бұрын

Thank you, I will

@Southeastasiantraveler 17 күн бұрын

If you are not on a pension and have not served in the military, it costs around $20,000 USD, not a good deal.

@alaskanwhiskey 16 күн бұрын

Exactly it's a rip off. Anyone who will sacrifice that with better countries are delusional. I'm a marine corps veteran and still don't see it as a option.

@imexpatbill 16 күн бұрын

Actually I think if you can prove an income of 800 or more then its only 10K which is still a big amount.

@user-uu6cl3xy1g 17 күн бұрын

EXCELLENT INFORMATION. YOU ARE A VERY GOOD INFORMANT. GOOD ON YOU!

@imexpatbill 16 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@philippinesandbeyond36 17 күн бұрын

Unless there has been a recent change, the ECC-A that is required for those on tourist visas to leave the country can only be obtained at your local BI office. Those on certain permanent visas that need to obtain an ECC-B to leave the country , can be acquired online or at the airport .

@philippinesandbeyond36 16 күн бұрын

Above I said that the ECC-A can be obtained at your local BI office, I meant to say at certain BI offices. Not all BI office will issue this type of certificate.

@imexpatbill 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@AmericaManFilipinoWife 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info i have to leave in February for my visa run.

@imexpatbill 17 күн бұрын

You should have no problem.

@dannibarber5793 18 күн бұрын

Don,t believe the blogs ask immigration directly

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

What can I tell you, I went through it.

@tabuilder 18 күн бұрын

When I first came to the Philippines 14 years ago on a tourist visa every gringo I met had a scene to circumvent the Immigration laws here. I almost got sucked into that neverending cycle. Instead, I did my homework and researched a permanent resident visa. I discovered the PRA Visa program, applied for it, received it, and have never looked back since. It's the best thing I've done here...besides marry my wife.

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

I would agree, I would never try to circumvent the immigration laws, if they allow you to stay for three years then stay for three years, if they tell its time to go, then go.

@faronray5765 18 күн бұрын

Glad I have my 13A.

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

You should of have all the expats lined up during covid, many who vowed never to get married, got married because they fear having to go back to their home country.

@vidong1704 18 күн бұрын

What if you extend thru an agency? Is there an interview also? What if you get your ICC thru an agency? What if you are not married but are living together? Are they going to be pushing you to get married?

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

I would never go through an agency, the process is so simple plus I think its good that you represent yourself. No they are not going to push you to marry, might tell you about the SRRV.

@vidong1704 18 күн бұрын

@@imexpatbill I respect your preferences but my preference is to always use a third party. More reliable as they have established contacts. Some like it hot, some like it cold.

@jameslonergan5840 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for your insights and info.

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

My pleasure! See ya soon.

@pjsmitnl1 18 күн бұрын

Thank you, finally some usefull info , so much panic at the moment on KZbin creating click bait

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the encouraging comment and thanks for viewing.

@warehouseworkwithkim 18 күн бұрын

Why is it so hard to get into Philippians yet anybody can go to the United States by just crossing the border and get paid to stay there??

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

That is something I personally have been upsetting to me, why must I jump through hoops trying to get a visa for a Filipinia somebody who I have known for over 10 years yet others are able to stay and go unchecked.

@kenmcleod8618 18 күн бұрын

Thanks sleepy Joe

@vidong1704 18 күн бұрын

You mean go the US illegally? You are taking chances. Some 2.3 million illegals were apprehended in 2022 alone. Maybe 30%-40% get in. The rest are caught. And it's no fun living in the country illegally. And fat chance they could ever get a tourist visa to visit the US. Hey, people enter the PH illegally by sea also. Chinese do, Indians do, Indonesians,etc. The PH has no land borders with any country as the US does. So it's not easy to enter. But many are also regularly apprehended. We get tourist visas, retiree visas etc. Yes, we are way more welcome than Filipinos are in the US as tourists.

@kyleteme 19 күн бұрын

hi, do u need the physical acr card for ecc? I do have photo copies of it though...

@imexpatbill 18 күн бұрын

They did ask for it, but all that information is on file in their system. I am sure for a small fee they will issue a replacement card.

@rickyusa1000 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your actual experience Bill. There are so many videos about this coming out lately. Lots of the videos have terrifying clickbait titles and some of the videos just seem to be paraphrasing what some other video said. That's a handy cheat sheet they gave you!

@imexpatbill 19 күн бұрын

I guess it's kind of like going across the border of Canada and the USA, most will get a question or two while others might get more questions.

@roberthertel5565 19 күн бұрын

Good info ! Today is the 1st time I heard it's difficult to get your money back if you go for one of those SRRV's now I know why some are reluctant to go for that and it's a valid reason. Thanks for the video Expat Bill and take care :) !

@rayintoledocebuphilippines5517 19 күн бұрын

I converted my Srrv deposit to a lease - took 2 months

@imexpatbill 19 күн бұрын

Yes, I have heard that you can use your deposit for property valued over a certain amount.

@MrArcher181 18 күн бұрын

Most guys I know with a SRRV never leave...myself included.

@roberthertel5565 18 күн бұрын

@@rayintoledocebuphilippines5517 that's good to know it can be done, thanks for the info!

@rhinorey2791 19 күн бұрын

i am curious the name of the city you live ? i just ran into this video and curious to learn more. thank you very much for your time.

@imexpatbill 19 күн бұрын

Bacolod City in the Negros Occidental province. Welcome.

@hansreynders6853 19 күн бұрын

I find "interview" a big word for the simple question of the assessing immigration officer 'if I have family in the Philippines'. With my three lines explanation of my situation it was all good. Actually, when I returned from such visa run before, the immigration officer at the airport asked the same question.

@imexpatbill 19 күн бұрын

Same here, seemed a simple matter, but the dude after me was in the cubical for about 10 minutes. I think his ARC address didn't line up with his current address or something of that nature. And having been here for many years I know there will a few expats who will come in with attitude.

@PhilippinesMyParadise 19 күн бұрын

Another interesting video sharing about "Changes in Obtaining a Philippine Tourist Visa Extension and ECC". Have a safe trip back home Bill... Full support already. Good luck & Best regards po/Ned 👍🎉👍

@imexpatbill 19 күн бұрын

Thanks looking forward to visiting relativies and voting, then "out the door."

@PhilippinesMyParadise 19 күн бұрын

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@johnnhoj15 21 күн бұрын

Since getting the scooter, has it gotten you any attention and perhaps some hot fur?

@imexpatbill 19 күн бұрын

Naww, there are thousands of scooters, just another in the crowd.lol

@fnqwaz5816 22 күн бұрын

That's primitive man, you get what you pay for i guess

@imexpatbill 22 күн бұрын

I think the look of the outside puts a lot of people off.

@cosmickiwi08 22 күн бұрын

I just got my 2 month extension today in Dumaguette, I've been here for 1 year and 10 months. Something seems to be happening with the BI, usually it's a breeze, pay your money, come back in 3 hours and pick up your passport with new extension. Today though it was the usual question, What visa is this for? Tourist for pleasure ma'am. Do you have a wife? No ma'am. Well you've been here for almost 2years, how much travelling around are you still doing? A bit but I live near a beach so no need to travel ma'am. Well Manila has told us you must look at a permanent residence option if you plan on staying longer such as a 13a if you can get married or a SSRV . Well ma'am I'm single so 13a isn't an option and I don't have the money for an SSRV. I thought ma'am that I could extend up to 3 years then leave for a day, come back and start again. We're not sure now Sir, Manila wants more foreigners that plan on staying to be permanent residents. Ok ma'am does that mean I'll have to leave and spend all my money in Thailand? So can I still get future extensions ma'am? It's up to Manila to decide, we'll wait and see. Ok ma'am goodbye. 😢😅?????? So somethins goin down at the BI methinks

@imexpatbill 22 күн бұрын

I went through that yesterday too, it seems if you stay over a year, then you have this interview where they ask those questions. If they lowered the amount of deposit required for non-military people (currently 10K USD) then I think more of us would get SSRV's. I mean very few foreigners ever get that deposit back.

@BB-dp4kh 23 күн бұрын

An airline ticket for $1200.00 is it direct or has multiple stops

@imexpatbill 23 күн бұрын

Gotta stop in Taipei. I saw one dude mention that starting in October, PAL flies direct from Manila to Seattle and he got a round trip for 800 USD.

@WinningCoachdotcom 23 күн бұрын

Bill... I drove uber for 8 years. I was able to save lots of cash and retired at 55. Work nights if possible. You getting your social security now. Are you still have the pizza restaurant?

@imexpatbill 23 күн бұрын

Currently no, but Remy is thinking about starting it back up again.

@WinningCoachdotcom 23 күн бұрын

Bill... I drove uber for 8 years. I was able to save lots of cash and retired at 55. Work nights if possible. You getting your social security now. Are you still have the pizza restaurant?

@jksouthern 24 күн бұрын

Are you rich?

@imexpatbill 23 күн бұрын

No not all but I am happy with what I got.

@119jle 24 күн бұрын

Not me I married my smoking hot model Filipina. I stay here forever. No leaving now

@jksouthern 24 күн бұрын

Another sugar daddy.

@imexpatbill 23 күн бұрын

I still have connections back home, it's time for visit.

@kiko69 24 күн бұрын

Is the wife going with you?

@imexpatbill 23 күн бұрын

No, maybe next time.

@robertbonanno906 25 күн бұрын

Hay bro yeah you do have to do the card I just did it, good luck

@imexpatbill 23 күн бұрын

You are right, that's what people are telling me.

@pfirem 25 күн бұрын

Great, will be there one day, Phil from a broken UK 🇬🇧

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

The sooner you get here, the better.

@josiegarcia994 25 күн бұрын

have a great trip Bill, Ben says hello

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear from you two.

@jameslonergan5840 25 күн бұрын

Have a safe and fun trip.

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Thanks, its still a few weeks away.

@Speakno12 25 күн бұрын

A dump

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

It's a well built dump. lol

@roberthertel5565 26 күн бұрын

Have fun on your trips and on your visits to friends and family back in the states ! My last visit to the P.I. was this past April and the airline did ask for the etravel /card when I checked in so it's better to just sign up for it.

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Some have said you don't need it but you are right better to sign up just in case.

@johndoe-oc6gr 26 күн бұрын

good job bill take care

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for viewing.

@glennandvilmaslogcabinbuil1417 26 күн бұрын

Safe travels.

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the good wishes.

@mattgustafson2516 26 күн бұрын

Safe travels Bill. Hope all goes well as you visit your family.

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Thanks me too.

@PhilippinesMyParadise 26 күн бұрын

Another interesting video sharing about "My Philippine tourist visa is up". Have a safe trip... Full support already. Good luck & Best regards po/Ned 👍🎉👍

@imexpatbill 25 күн бұрын

Thanks Ned.

@PhilippinesMyParadise 25 күн бұрын

@@imexpatbill 🤝

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