JRC Explains Ban on 6 Months Visa Extension in the Philippines

[@RussellCalamia]

common sense would dictate that you conduct the interview in a quiet location rather than all the background traffic noise which makes your video difficult to understand

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Glad to see Robert Plant taking such an interest in the Philippines. I just subscribed.

[@terrapinalive6192]

I thought the same

[@Alander8]

NOISY what a bad location for an interview 🙄

[@lindacatalano3244]

Congratulations on 1000 subscribers

[@heartsebastian15]

Thanks 😊 very close

[@jwsteed]

I just renewed my visa online for six months, took me less than 20 minutes !

[@heartsebastian15]

Wow interesting thanks for that information mate

[@ulyssesfewl1059]

I have heard that over 60s (senior citizens) can still get 6 month extensions.

[@theydontknow9260]

Do they accept PayPal online?

[@jwsteed]

Not sure about that , but they do accept Visa or Master Card

[@ailynnylia8500]

Which immigration did you go?

[@TurquoiseSunsets]

One important bit of information missing from this video on the six month extensions is that the current ban does not apply to those entering the Philippines under the spousal Balikbayan program evinced by their BB passport entry stamp. I just received my first six month extension after my one year free stay here in the RP under the Balikbayan Program. JRC has since updated this information so no worries if you're married to a Filipino and entered with your spouse under Balikbayan.

[@heartsebastian15]

Yup true

[@platoon1081]

I live in Bohol and received my 6 month Tourist Visa renewal last week.

[@heartsebastian15]

Wow ok

[@douglaslaturner9685]

I think if you are over 60 you can still get 6mo. Extension. Jrc was on Gios channel he said that. Also how do you pay online?

[@heartsebastian15]

Ok I will check it out and do a up date thanks heaps mate

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

I'm not near that age and just got my 6 month. Did it online

[@rayzor2002]

Had a problem when in person but online there are no office people to deal with, so no problems. Paid using Gcash. Very quick and painless transaction

[@JOHNPoST-y4u]

Please do the interview in a quiet place so we can try to understand the heavily accented English. Thanks

[@thomassnew1053]

No rooster noise either

[@jannarkiewicz633]

Audio is too choppy cannot follow

[@heartsebastian15]

Thanks 👍

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Your too old

[@jannarkiewicz633]

@@user-bg2ig5xc3e You make comments like that so people know what they hear. It is the only way for content creators to know what is working. I want all these guys to succeed.

[@davewright9313]

I was told no 6 month visa unless your married obviously a way to extract more money

[@heartsebastian15]

Possible cheers

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

I'm not married. Just got my 6 month online.

[@davewright9313]

@@FilipinaAndTheForeigner that was what I was told in lapu lapu even asked if I was married.

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

@@davewright9313 Yes it seems like there are different responses wherever you go

[@johnsherman4035]

Me too. 60+ years old or married to a Phillipina was what they told me after moving the Immigration office to boot.

[@travelinghobo]

If you cant hear it, turn on the closed caption and read what they are saying.

[@frankkluz9787]

Audio is terrible - and - extremely hard to understand !

[@DHarri9977]

My guess concerning the extensions would be to generate more money incrementally while attempting to streamline the system via the internet or just in general. They still need to have the timelines coincide re: both the visa extensions and the driver's license requirement for it to make sense along with reducing the bureaucratic bottlenecking at the LTO offices.

[@heartsebastian15]

Could be

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

My 1-year work visa in Japan costs only $35 USD for the entire year. Sometimes, I receive a 3-year visa for the same price. Could you imagine if the Philippine gov’t only charged $35/year instead of $35/month?! Greed at it’s best.

[@davewright9313]

@@ShikokuFoodForest it's more like $60 a month

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@davewright9313 Hi Dave. Do you live in the PHs? Thanks for the info. I never heard renewing the tourist visa in the PHs was $60/month. $60 USD?! I’m Canadian, so for me, that would be $80 CDN! Is it really $60 USD/month??! Unbelievably expensive just for an immigration official to stamp your passport or update your alien registration card each month. The PHs should do 1-year visa’s for $60. I pay only ¥4000/year ($30 USD for a full 12 months in Japan).

[@Truthbyme1]

It is a major pain in the azz to go to BI office, huge mistake if u don't di 6 months anymore, i wont be back, many i know wont be back, other places are more fun if your going to take away the advantage of 6 months vida, hello Medellin colombia, thialand, etc

[@heartsebastian15]

Ok thanks 😊 for your comment mate cheers

[@angeloragusante6241]

Are you looking for video editor for your vlog ?

[@heartsebastian15]

No my mate is doing it thanks 👍

[@lorelaigermain7708]

Thank you for this info. The week before you leave the Philipines, if you want a visa extension, do you need to schedule your appointment at the immigration online and/or do you need to fill out an application before showing up? And do they need a proof of income document or just your passport and a coopy of it? I also assume you need an onward ticket EVERY time you apply for an extension? Thank you!!

[@heartsebastian15]

Just passport and just go imagination office easy

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

Just do it online anytime. We've completed 3 online so far.

[@walkingmanwalks]

You don't need to show an onward ticket when you get the visa extension

[@EVITPOF]

for Pete´s sake - you couldnt find a more quiet place to do that interview?

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

We just completed our 3rd ONLINE extension. It was for 6 months. Literally a couple of days ago. Doing it Online is more convenient 🌟

[@heartsebastian15]

Wow 😲 ok

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

@drkillinger6636 Philippines immigration website

[@stupadass6989]

But cost more slightly

[@bookemdanopinay7427]

Bad audio couldn't embarrass her what he was saying terrible in him

[@heartsebastian15]

Yup I know sorry need to work on that cheers mate

[@theydontknow9260]

Translation: their spaghetti power grid is symbolic of how all things work in the Philippines

[@heartsebastian15]

Lol but we are here so I'm sure things are improving in Philippine time thanks for watching mate

[@stevophillips4121]

6 month option is NO longer shown on the E-services website, and I'm 64, so the over age "60" thing means nothing . I've used this the last 3 extensions, so much easier and faster. I bought a printer to print out my receipts once completed the extension process. Sucks ya can't get 6 months anymore. I used JRC last year and got 6 months that time only. Here 2 years in July, plan to marry within the next (3rd)year, and get past all this extension stuff and expense lol

[@heartsebastian15]

Yup it's all changed mate

[@leroyybrown]

That’s useful intel on visa extension also the drivers license info (90 days on home license) is important even if you’re just visiting

[@heartsebastian15]

Yup don't want to get stopped at a check point here

[@stupadass6989]

Try buying a one year International License before you arrive in the Phils from your home country

[@bigtime911]

Where did you film this video? Keep the videos coming Sebastain😊

[@heartsebastian15]

In dumaguete mate thanks 👍 for the support cheers

[@Hooch1514]

I was getting 6 months until 2 months ago and they said no more. They said only manila but they also should be doing 2 mo and interviews. One reason is they want to know what your touring if you are staying. They dont want you getting longterm lease and just watching sunrise and chasing filipinas. They will ask where are you going during your touring. They dont have to renew if they dont like your answers. Maybe they want to get rid of passport bros and joes. Have proof of travel and plans. If youve been sitting in Angeles City for years and not touring PI then you have a problem. PI dont want people using tourist visa just to getting around applying for other visa. Of you want to sit on walking street or retire in the Philippines then qualify for another visa. If you dont qualify for another type then start spending money like a tourist. Be nice to immigration because they can deny renewal just because you're disrespectful or cant prove a good reason to be in PI. Banging filipinas and spending money in restaurants and bars doesnt coubt as tourism if thats all you do. Most old timers should qualify for SRRV or 13A. Buying house or having longterm lease and driver's license doesnt help you. If you are here on business visa or work you better be able to prove that business or work or school is still going on. Otherwise qualify for something else. By shortening the extension to 2 months they accelerate the process of getting people out that dont belong especially if abusing the 36 month extension loophole. That was never meant as a way to live in the Philippines permanently just to retire. The vloggers telling people how to use loophole caused it to be abused. Also, feminist have been angry on both sides of western v asian problem of passport bros and joes. They especially got angry when western men where seeking traditional wives in SE Asia to get away from 4th wave feminism, and they have influence here too thru liberal media. They get a dose of wokeness in college here now too so traditional wife movement will be over in a generation or two, especially with every man woman and child being obsessed with facebook and tictok in PI. Easiest way to stay is visit PI and spend some tourist money, get married to PI citizen, or put 20k in bank in PI and qualify for SRRV. Those are easiest ways for people who are actually retired here to continje to stay.

[@heartsebastian15]

Up to u mate

[@paulmillward7009]

I can understand, and hear ok ish. Probably because i am British, do not have to concentrate too much on the language. Thank you for the information.

[@heartsebastian15]

Thanks 👍 mate

[@kiwimcozzie5431]

Any links for that mans business please -

[@heartsebastian15]

He does mention his contact details in the video but it's JR consult in Cebu manila or dumaguete mate thanks for watching. Cheers

[@ricksivley7047]

JRC office is located just before you get in immigration office in Duma. Down a narrow walkway

[@wanderlustasia]

Thanks for the info mate. I can't believe 2.7k views and only 761 subs. Come on gang support Sebastian ! As you grow a mic would be good to drown out the background noise. Keep vlogging mate

[@heartsebastian15]

Thanks for your support mate

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

We get complaints about the sound too🙂 just do your best Sébastien 👍 good job

[@garysieg9355]

So your sayin the PI is totally fucked up, I've been driving on my expired California DL since Sept of 2019. No one cares cause I live in Batangas/Sta Rosa area, do I drive in Manila, fuck no, I'm not that crazy. My wife got mad at me so she threw away my birth cert, totally fuckin my life over, no DL, no ACLi card, no bank account, ect. I'm 79 so I gotta hide in the filipins till I die so I cant get deported or jailed or whatever........

[@Hooch1514]

You can get another birth certificate ordered online. It's easy and cheap. Have it sent to US resident and mailed to you in PI. Can't help with driving. You don't qualify for PI drivers license after 60.

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Good info. JRC has an uncanny resemblance to "William Hung" from American Idol television series!

[@heartsebastian15]

Oh ok cheers mate

[@davidevans474]

Immigration and LTO should be two different offices this is what is confusing but that’s the Philippines nobody knows what the others are doing . 😊

[@heartsebastian15]

They are different for sure

[@jonross8925]

One thing I know about about The Philippines rules and regulations is that people spread rumors and then everybody reacts. It just confuses thing even more.,., That's why Vloggers who talks about Immigrations rules changes and flight information and Visa rules coming to The Philippines are always busy making videos. Normally Expats who have the time would go to Immigration offices and do the visa extensions themself to save money,., why would you pay 2K+ pesos for someone to do it for you?

[@heartsebastian15]

I know how ever that came from a leading expert in immigration here thanks for watching mate

[@theydontknow9260]

For 2K+ pesos ($35+) you get all questions answered if you have any questions plus it helps the PH economy. The more we help, the more they like us. The more they like us, the more rules will change in our favor.

[@jonross8925]

@@theydontknow9260 ,., Did you know that you can do an online extension all by yourself? Immigration doesn't even post a sign or memos in their immigration area,., because they want you to come in person, so they have a chance to pounce on you to make money for themself.

[@Scottwang-l7h]

CAN'T HEAR SH'I'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heartsebastian15]

Sorry 😔 mate was on a main road

[@royleverette6399]

both have accents....

[@Scottwang-l7h]

WELL MATE MAKE ANOTHER NO MAIN ROAD @@heartsebastian15

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

​@@heartsebastian15don't worry about the complainers, just do your best. We get all those complainers too 🙂

[@kiwimcozzie5431]

Interesting and good content-Sebastian, that dude was a real nice man.

[@heartsebastian15]

Couldn't agree more! He is great

[@roberthelms7393]

Looks like informative video but can’t be heard because of background noise.. too bad, what a waste of time

[@heartsebastian15]

Sorry 😔 mate thanks for watching

[@bobbytravellifeinphilippin9194]

What a Joke!!

[@VirendraPatel-l8f]

Too much noise go around you both hard to hear easily

[@heartsebastian15]

True only place I could do it cheers mate thanks for watching

[@bahuilok]

Video of meet up

[@heartsebastian15]

Yup

[@Tanker_Wanker]

Great info

[@heartsebastian15]

Cheers mate

[@marknuhn6422]

where is forrest gump when you need him

[@heartsebastian15]

Out jogging lol

[@jwsteed]

That would be me 😊

[@anaslife_official]

That's great news then! ❤

[@joetrader9498]

I heard if I retire in the Philippines I can collect Social Security for 6 months and then they'll stop paying it 3:07

[@bigdog4342]

Not True. I have been here 4 1/2 years collecting my USA Social Security without any issues. I have it Direct Deposited to my USA Bank Account, then transferred by WISE when I choose.

[@jimw7916]

​@@bigdog4342he's talking about australia rules......... But he's still wrong..... You are entitled to receive pension overseas indefinatey

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

hahaha,,,,Always changing,,,,

[@heartsebastian15]

Yup 😁

[@Ray-cc5dq]

Don't hire JRC. Easy as heck to do it online. 11300 peso for 6 months extension with ACR card. ACR choose pick up at dumaguette satellite office. Really do all online and stop wasting your time going to the Duma BI office.

[@1bootyaa]

whats the official website?

[@Ray-cc5dq]

@@1bootyaa h tt ps :/ / e-services.immigration.gov.ph/

[@ailynnylia8500]

Yes whats the website please

[@FilipinaAndTheForeigner]

Did my THREE extensions online. Latest, the other day is for 6 months

[@rayzor2002]

e-services.immigration.gov.ph/