How To Stay In The Philippines Long Term….Tourist Visa Explained

Thinking about visiting the Philippines and wondering how long you can stay on a tourist visa? In this video, I break down all the details you need to know about the length of stay permitted under a tourist visa in the Philippines. From initial visa durations to the process of extending your stay, I’ll cover everything you need to plan your visit.
In this video, we’ll discuss
• Initial Tourist Visa Duration: Learn about the standard length of stay granted upon entry.
• Visa Extension Process: Discover how you can extend your stay beyond the initial period.
• Maximum Length of Stay: Find out the total duration you can stay in the Philippines as a tourist.
• Renewal Fees and Requirements: Get detailed information on the costs and documents needed for visa extensions.
• Tips for a Smooth Stay: Practical advice for managing your visa and avoiding overstays.
Whether you’re planning a short vacation or a longer adventure, this video will equip you with all the essential information about staying in the Philippines on a tourist visa. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more valuable insights from New Yorker in The Philippines!
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[@FunnyAnimals-1957]

if your passport is going to expire and you need to renew just make an appointment with the U.S. embassy and you can renew it from the Philippines and for Cebu Island its the U.S. consulate.

[@alanmotonaga96744]

Thanks for the information I didn't know that I can renew my passport the Philippines

[@KB3TLE]

They also have a SS office in the Manila US Embassy.

[@Howtospellmark]

Fellow NYC Bronx bro, Long Time Subway Breakdancing Singer/Pro live in the Philippines found you looking into the visa statuses

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@Howtospellmark cheers man, what part of The Philippines?

[@Howtospellmark]

@ please let’s connect I’m actually kinda lost, the world can see because I live stream every thing, some taxi just dropped me off In San Pedro and I’m looking for a better hotel, to buy time to find a personal assistant, these 5days in Philippines have been a movie still looking for a decent SIM card got ripped off at the airport, I’m going live shortly

[@TheNYCexpat]

@ What are you doing out there, are you visiting or did you move here? Im in the metro, if you’re looking for an apartment I could put you in contact with a good agent or recommend a hotel if you’re just visiting The Philippines

[@UKVeteran2024]

Just found your video, and channel, subbed! Thank you!

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@UKVeteran2024 sweet man, thank you! Glad you found the channel helpful

[@Ayutarda]

You should add you can do most of this stuff online now you do not need to visit a immigration office. The only time you need to go is on the first tourist extension because you will need ACR card beyond 59 days.

[@TheNYCexpat]

Yea that's a good point, I've personally never done the extensions online so I don't have much to add to your comment, but I'll upvote it so others can see it as it's helpful. Thank you

[@amazonseller-yf8vv]

Very useful and practical infromation. What if I want to take a trip out of the county after a few months of extensions, do i need to stay away for a certain amount of time if i want to come back and get another month from the time of entry? And what happens after 3 years, do you need to stay away for a certain amount of time before returning to start the process over again?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Thank you. After three years you'll have to do what people call a visa run which basically means leave the country and then come back to get the visa process reset. I don't think there's a specific time frame, people say they visa run and come back the following day with no issues, so it's up to you and the person stamping your passport really. But like I said in the video, The Philippines is one of the more lenient countries when it comes to visa extensions, so that's good

[@amazonseller-yf8vv]

@@TheNYCexpat Very interesting, thanks again and keep up the good work!!!

[@KhunShawn]

Thank you for the help

[@js_guyman]

Thanks! Is this still the case, up to 3 years, in January 2025?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@js_guyman yes

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@js_guyman up to three years, but have to renew at the local borough of immigration office every 2 months typically during that time still, just keep that in mind. It's not like three years visa free

[@SparkedUpTV]

Hey wondering how I can show a return ticket without buying one or whats the trick to it that you said google it in the video

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@SparkedUpTV look up onward ticket on Google or just buy a cheap refundable ticket to a nearby country

[@Mialovesphoto]

This was well explained. Thank you

[@Xone-n8m]

Just to be sure : I can extend my visa every 2 months without leaving the country for the next 3 years ?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Yes, that's the maximum and typically people don't have any issue as long as youre not causing any trouble and renewing it on time

[@Xone-n8m]

@@TheNYCexpat Any website you recommend to find a place (house/apartment) to rent in philippines ? Thanks for the infos

[@TheNYCexpat]

@ no prob man and rentpad is probably the best for that, you can filter by size, price and neighborhood on there. Fb marketplace and fb groups though are also popular for people renting here just type in whatever city then for rent fb groups though on google and there is usually a group

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

Thanks for the info sharing po... Isa pang magandang video! Buong suporta gaya ng lagi & Good luck po/Ned🎉

[@TheNYCexpat]

Thank you for watching and the support po

[@montedreams1]

@@TheNYCexpat Thank you for all the great info! Brother

[@AkilezNewEngland]

I never ate Mang Inasal. Probably next time when I visit Philippines. Not sure if they have them in Los Angeles.

[@TheNYCexpat]

They have some good chicken haha

[@mrvalentine8210]

Love your content fam. You sold me on Philippines.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@mrvalentine8210 thank you man and don't just take my word for it, come visit when you can and see how it resonates with you. There's a lot to like about The Philippines, but it's different depending on where you stay. There are a lot of islands to choose from so it's important to find one that feels like home

[@mrvalentine8210]

@@TheNYCexpat booked for June. I need try there Ive did Korea, Vietnam, & Thailand. Keep up the content!!

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@mrvalentine8210 nice! If you need any recommendations on places to go just comment on here. You'll have fun man, Filipinos are great people

[@princehakeem123]

Hello yes really good information, did my first trip a few months ago for 23 days and wanted to extend, but had too many problems with flight and hotel reservations costs to change, still trying to figure out my next trip there, better planning, a 45 day or 60 day visa would be nice. thanks.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@princehakeem123 thank you and have fun on your next vacation here. Also with visa extensions it technically just has to be within a month of your visa expirations so you can go get another 30 day extension the day after you arrive in The Philippines and then not have to worry about your visa for 60 days

[@Jalaljanahi85]

Can we book ticket for 59 days then apply for visa online ? Or first book 30 days then extend visa to 59 days and i change my return flight ? ​@@TheNYCexpat

[@michaelwaite539]

When you finish your 3 years you have to leave so you say go to Singapore for a day then can you return to Philippines the next day

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@michaelwaite539 yea visa run

[@michaelwaite539]

@ so I can book a flight too Singapore say for three days with a return too the Philippines in say three days then come back and start again yes

[@TheNYCexpat]

@michaelwaite539 correct

[@saytoga]

Can you get the ACR upon arrival?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@saytoga nah you get it second time you renew

[@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022]

Hey Teddy. Great video. Whats the retirement ago out there.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022 like what age do they retire here you mean or how old are most retirees here? Also teddy says hey! Haha

[@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022]

@@TheNYCexpat what age do they retire at. Like Thailand the retirement age is 50.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022 it says 65 online for The Philippines

[@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022]

@@TheNYCexpat wow thanks

[@MrWackydoodles]

Unlimited extra rice at Mang Inasal also

[@TheNYCexpat]

Lol gotta get the chicken oil with it

[@sharkinc1]

So I have a question. I'm flying into Manila, then right out to a province with no immigration office. Can I go get the first extension, for an additional 30 days right away at the Manila airport? Between my short layover. Then apply for another two months online or say Cebu airport. I'm still pretty confused. I'm trying to stay 120 days. But but I'll be in a province with no immigration office for the first 30 days

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@sharkinc1 yes you can request that at the airport, it's up to them though. After that you can renew your tourist visa online, but I'm not sure if you have to do your first one in person or not, so I would just double check on that with them because there are some extra things they'll want from you if you're renewing long term like the acr card

[@alanmotonaga96744]

Hello sir can you explain about the srrv visa

[@alanmotonaga96744]

Or the retirement visa

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@alanmotonaga96744 what do you want to know about it?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@alanmotonaga96744 for that visa you need to be a certain age, deposit between $10,000-50,000 in a bank here, and meet certain income requirements

[@thedarkgreenmarine2100]

You can renew your passport in Manila Us Embassy or in Cebu.

[@TheNYCexpat]

Good to know because I wasn’t aware of that, thank you. Do they even handle expired passports there too?

[@filipinoromanianrelationsh9235]

Helo siar qw watched your video and it's so essential thnx for sharing but my boyfriend question is that at first he will purchase a ticket back and forth right? Because u just needs to tell that you're gonna stay one month in the philippines.but my my boyfriend's plan is to stay until 3 months and he will just renew his visa every month..so his question is what's gonna happen to his ticket that he purchase to go back . Would he will lost that money that he spend for the ticket?? Pls I hope u can answe our confusion in mind .. as soon as possible .. coz we need it. Thnx so much sir I hope that u will notice my comment. By the way I'm your new subscriber.thnk u have a good day alwys.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@filipinoromanianrelationsh9235 hey guys he doesn't necessarily need one back he just needs one out of The Philippines, so he should look for a cheap, refundable outbound ticket to a nearby south east Asian country ideally Something like that might be $100 or less rather than paying much more to throw away an expensive ticket. Or if he could get a refundable option that's what I did and I refunded my return ticket Thank you for subscribing

[@filipinoromanianrelationsh9235]

Ohh ok thank u so much sir for replying is we appreciate it so much have a good day alwys .God bless you and your family​@@TheNYCexpat

[@larocco5160]

I think you uploaded this video already once, is anything different in this one?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Essentially the same. Had to fix some minor things in the video, but if you already watched the other, same info

[@martinsmith6666]

Hi, do I need a outbound ticket everytime I get a extended visa?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@martinsmith6666 no, just when you fly in

[@martinsmith6666]

@@TheNYCexpat Cool thankyou 👍

[@dal2189]

Do you need proof of an outbound flight for a tourist visa extension?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@dal2189 when you first arrive yes, after that, no you don’t need

[@dal2189]

@TheNYCexpat i was concerned because the application form did ask for the flight/voyage number but you are right, now that I went and did it as well, I didn't have to show proof of an outbound flight. Thank you

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@dal2189 yea might be just a technicality, but not one that's followed lol

[@cristinesalazar7909]

Can I apply for tourist visa upon arrival in the Philippines if I have a Russian passport?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@cristinesalazar7909 not sure man, sorry. Just check out their embassy website should have that info, I’m not too familiar though with that

[@ayebo15]

Hi, great video with alot of usefull information! I am employed by an IT Company in Europe, can work remote & pay taxes in my homecountry. Will Philippines ask me to declare or pay Tax if i stay 183 days or longer within a calender year & work remote from Phillipines?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Hey thank you. As far as your question, I don't think so, but you might want to research it more yourself because I'm not an expert on taxes. From what Ive read online, no because you're not being paid by a company here in The Philippines, nor are you a citizen Does that line up with what youve read also?

[@MarkPuke13]

Needa❤try that

[@TheNYCexpat]

come on over, let's skate hahs

[@WWFattitudera]

For visa Extension will Bureua immigration will ask out bound ticket ?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Just the first time you fly in. After that, no they don't ask Great name by the way, wrestling fan here too haha

[@WWFattitudera]

@@TheNYCexpat HAHA Thank you so much for the info Bro Im going to phillipines next month this info is really helpful Bro , Put More videos like this bro , Subscribed your channel Thanks alot

[@WWFattitudera]

@@TheNYCexpat By Extending visa is there any effect in future arrival to phillipines bro ?

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@WWFattitudera what do you mean exactly? Like can you do it again if you already done it and left then came back or something? If that's what you're asking that's actually what people call a visa run and it will reset the process so it's actually good to do if you can. You can extend your tourist visa up to three years in two or 6 month extensions, then after three years you have to leave the country and then come back (can fly local and just come back the next day) and then you'll start over the process and get another three years of tourist visa renewals

[@WWFattitudera]

@@TheNYCexpat its like extended my visa for 6 month in phillipines, stayed 6 months done ECC and i go back to my country and apply for tourist visa will they deny my visa for the extension which i have done previously ?

[@montedreams1]

Do you get your passport renewed there ?

[@TheNYCexpat]

No apparently you can at the us embassy which is in Manila, but I got mine renewed before I came

[@minicoopertn]

You look like a younger guy. Do you have a source of income in the Philippines. Any tips on living cheap over there?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Everyone asks that while watching KZbin videos that are monotized lol But in all seriousness I saved up before I came, then did some teaching, now I'm working on getting the KZbin channel going. As for living cheap, I made a video about prices of stuff here and what we spend in a month if you want to check it out it's on my page. Just research, try to think about what you need, find condos or rentals online and do a rough estimate of what you might be spending so you have some idea. It's easy to live cheap here, it's also easy to spend a lot too, it depends on what you're doing. Do your research, learn what things cost so you're not overcharged, and be modest with your spending and you'll be good

[@Cuda_Jr]

just found your channel today, 6-18-24 (Virginia USA). lot's of info. i've been thinking about moving to the Phillippines. how about retirees? what's the process for permanent visa/residency? i haven't gone through all your vids, yet, but i'm looking for medical info. insurance and the care. any good. i'll check more of your vids. thanks. BTW - thumbs up and subscribed.

[@TheNYCexpat]

I did an entire video on healthcare here if you want to check that out! As far as permanent visa, most people just do visa runs since you only have to leave the country every three years, the rest of the time you can renew your visa in the country directly. You also have the option to do an investment visa by putting so much money into a bank here or if you get married here you can also get a resident visa. Thank you for the sub!

[@waltermorris5786]

OK, WHAT IF YOU ARRIVE BY SHIP? I AM THINKING OF PAYING A CARGO SHIP TO GIVE ME A ROOM AND BOARD....CHEAP..... OBVIOUSLY I WILL NOT NEED A SECOND AIR TICKET.

[@KB3TLE]

Likely need to go to a BI office - and get the appropriate visa - or - an immigration specialist to do it all for you ?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Yea lol cause I have no idea about that

[@3rdJose]

what if you bring kids with you?

[@TheNYCexpat]

I would imagine they would also have to do the same

[@dingle_Barely]

Thanks Schmuck.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@dingle_Barely hahahahahah what can I say except you’re welcome! - The Rock in Moana

[@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022]

Can an expat buy land

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022 no actually. You can buy a condo unit, but expats cannot technically buy land

[@222RICHG]

How much to extend for one month?

[@TheNYCexpat]

Not sure, but I just paid around $30 for two month extension without the priority express free

[@Love-dh6sj]

Hello teddy you're so cute 🥰

[@AkilezNewEngland]

Haha

[@Terminator-GPT-101]

Try Jolli Dada's pancit palabok and halo-halo at Quiapo 🙂

[@TheNYCexpat]

I'll tell my wife about it, she loves pancit lol

[@TheNYCexpat]

Thank you

[@KB3TLE]

Visa run expenses in some countries can add up. -- Being ''retired'' - I really prefer Cambodia - a 1 time $180 for the year & never have to leave the country + it comes w/o any 'requirements' of any kind ! -- An easy less BS to put up with process ? -- Only 1 place in the country to do it in the Capital. -- Once a year is better than the BS every 2 months !!! --?-- But - it's a "retirement visa" - for over 55 only & you can't work.

[@TheNYCexpat]

Yea that's a good one too. 2 month visa extensions can be annoying like you said, but you used to be able to get 6 month visas, except now they're making it harder

[@themiseducationoftheameric7407]

You look like Mac Miller

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@themiseducationoftheameric7407 haha I've heard that a few times

[@RetirePhilippines]

If you’re a digital nomad earning US dollars and paying into your Social Security living in SE makes sense. Otherwise big mistake guys will regret when they reach retirement age.

[@TheNYCexpat]

Makes sense, but there are times when you got to do what you want to do in life too. Obviously you should try to be responsible, but not everyone's paths are the same.

[@RetirePhilippines]

@@TheNYCexpat I lived in Thailand for 10 years from age 39 to 49, before returning to the states, so I get it. When I left there were no jobs but I had no trouble finding several when I returned. My current job comes with a state pension. Fact is you need to earn social security benefits for when you need them in your 70s. It’s just simple math.

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@RetirePhilippines I'm not disagreeing with you, I think you make a good point. I'm just saying if you watched my other videos like the american dream video, I talk about some personal reasons why my mindset might be different from others on this topic, but I understand what you mean

[@Obeythemay]

Ain't no women traveling 7000 miles for a Filipino 🤣🤣

[@TheNYCexpat]

That is probably true lol

[@seanwan30]

that hat is disgusting

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@seanwan30 lol that's what having a newborn will do to a mofo

[@seanwan30]

@@TheNYCexpat hmm ok

[@TheNYCexpat]

@@seanwan30 @seanwan30 idk what you expect me to say back to you. Like I could look at your profile picture and say rude things to you based on your appearance, but what's the point? I don't know you, nor do I care

[@thomasdare7476]

What you don't mention is they won't even let you into the Philippines even if your visa is granted unless you do your e-PASS why doesn't anyone making videos update people about that I had my visa done in my country and didn't find out about the epass until I got there lucky they let me create the account and do all the requirements I was very lucky I wasn't turned away because you're supposed to do it 3 days to 4 days prior of travel to the Philippines hope this helps everyone else that's watching

[@TheNYCexpat]

The requirements that are constantly changing, so hard to make a video where the information will be relevant on that whenever people are watching it