Our 29 Day Extension Has Been Granted, Philippines

trip to the bureau of immigration in davao city, mindanao, philippines to get our first extension of 29 days which would give us a total of 59 days stay in the philippines.

[@alancobbin]

You are 100 % correct with the UK Alan it’s finished unfortunately,glad you got another short extension👍😉💪

[@avpinstarter]

I wish i had your sense of adventure you were spot on about throwing your documents away and just walk up the beach to get in the UK hope your move works out for you

[@jayw9879]

Bud.. I know Alan... Trust me, this is new. We are all capable of adventures... Alan wasnt always this adventurous.. there was a time when Cheshire was as far north as he had gone. Now look where he is ;)

[@imapadlock]

I wish we had the same kind of immigration rules here!

[@RobertBlow]

Your son is fitting in well he seems to love it.

[@MattyEngland]

Afternoon Alan. 8C and raining here 😢 Their immigration policy sounds great, need some of that here. Documents or a 12gauge 😉

[@zzhughesd]

Agreed. Flexible.

[@stevehayes7921]

All sounds very complicated, but glad you got it all sorted, all the very best Al, looks great so far ...

[@bartoszk4812]

Love those mountain views.. thanks for the update Alan👍

[@asaelitovata2105]

I grew them fruit back home in Fiji. It’s actually very sweet, it looks like it’s not fully ripe yet mate. What you can do is leave it for a few days then eat them. Best way is leave it on the tree until the birds start eating it then you know it’s ready to eat

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Wow why did you leave Fiji? That sounds like a paradise place to live.

[@finnhogan7889]

Great video Delighted you an tyler got paper work sorted 👍thanks for sharing 👍

[@jayw9879]

Jeesus Tyler has grown so much!! you both look well.. Makes me smile to think that once upon A time when Cheshire was a s far north as you had ever gone.. now look at where you both are.

[@Braketech9]

Brilliant Video Alan.. Love seeing the lifestyle there. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@carlwallace7157]

Loving these vids mate after following your old ones ,different but still great 👍 👌 😀

[@chuckmorris7553]

Thanks!

[@robertdutton6110]

So pleased for you. Your videos are so eye opening and very refreshing to actually see what it’s like and you take on daily life.

[@adrianfoy6790]

Alan Keep that visa receipt in your Passport . Don't lose it as they the BOI will want to see that in the future .!

[@t1ghe]

The road junctions are crazy!! Fighting for road position haha. And also I wish the UK was as strict with immigration like this. Then perhaps the NHS wouldn't be drowning. And lastly congrats on the extension!

[@shain6946]

Loving the updates! The long drive must have been fun with all the different things to see.

[@tecnaman9097]

Hi Alan. Reminds me of my time in West Malaysia back in the early eighties. Wish I could go back to those times... Enjoy it mate

[@philipwright7646]

Complicated but you've explained it well. Hope all goes well...

[@philipmccann2709]

The Philippines is a lovely place to visit and or live. The Filipino people are beautiful, friendly and hard working. Get yourself involved in local events like the community service you did. There is a lot of poverty in the Philippines, and for many young people and children basketball is a sport they can play free and mostly anywhere, so it was good to see locals trying to take care of the court, maybe someone could repaint the lines etc? I hope your son gets out and mixes with the local youth as he be welcome with open arms and will make new friends.

[@Wetthewhistle]

Glad you’re both getting on well. Have to say I’m quite enjoying keeping up with your new life even though it’s a world away from fixing fords lol.

[@mikewebb3574]

I thoroughly enjoyed that, thanks Alan.

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Brilliant alan,, happy for you guys ,, congratulations

[@michaeljohnson1006]

You are in the right car Alan looking at the crashes you need something heavy and strong!

[@johncollins2966]

Hi Alan, I think a few sets of traffic lights would help. 😅😅😅😊😊

[@simonfrmgb]

If it's anything like thailand,traffic lights are just a suggestion!

[@grahamshillingford8229]

I can't wait to see your tan develope Alan!!!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good afternoon Mr mondingo man. What a great video 👍🏻 Keep um coming matey 😊

[@johneisen6341]

Two MDS meals over £12 here now. So tempted to leave the UK. I have 12 years left to pay into my state pension lol I am will 52. I have a campervan now just in case I have to escape the UK!

[@bernardcromarty485]

Glad it's working out okay! Don't envy you the traffic mayhem, though! Rules appear to be non-existent!

[@Hairyskinback]

Will have been here 11 years this May. From my local Immigration place, I can currently get 4-month extensions which saves a little hassle but believe me when I tell you it was far worse 11 years ago lol.

[@lloydie64]

Wishing you peaceful sky's from the UK.

[@scottvstrom]

Hello allan,i would be interesting if tyler would talk about himself a bit since he appears on camera more maybe talk about what plans he has for the future and would he like to live with you in the Philippines. Cheers anyway and look forward to the next video.👍

[@petermcgregor3274]

Hi Alan what dose Tyler do with himself all day what’s his plans

[@caravanjim8624]

Great video, glad you're doing ok .

[@fractalofgod6324]

It's called sour sop not soup.sop as in mop but with an S. And it's extremely good for you. Cures cancer.

[@camperp195]

So pleased for you guys!

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Good luck Alan.

[@andrewjones4773]

It depends on the immigration office if you can get a 6 month visa extension. Or just 2 month. The 6 month visa extension works out cheaper than getting 3 x 2 month visa extensions extension.

[@chucky2316]

Love that alloy wheel Place at the side of the road

[@vampireechidna]

I watch this while im out in the Philippines myself with my wife. Its my first time here in Bohol and it has occured to me the red tape we have in the UK just over shadowd individually. Out there anything goes. Taxis in Manila that have engine managment lights on and ball joins need replacing, H&S what is that? I love this place!

[@eatsinabeat]

Hi Alan, used to follow you when at the garage, loved every vid, anyway my next door neighbour is from the Philippines, lovely people watched their family grow from toddlers to adults, we often have bbqs in our gardens, anyway funny thing is, him his wife and children go back to the Philippines once a year, I said to him will you go back when you retire? He sain not a chance, his children say its not for them either, l find it intriguing that many brits go over their to live giving the conditions in many parts, and the Philippinos I know want to stay here, we have quite a community of phillapinos in the west Midlands, lovely folks, now then Alan, are you going to start up a business around motors if you stay their?

[@pellepp9628]

Nice to hear they check up on people wanting to live there, here in sweden they dont give a shit about that, just welcome to sweden

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

I don't think they check people coming in but they do check people leaving the Philippines. I had to get Immigration clearance certificate before I could leave the country.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Sweden is f*cked unless you leave the EU and close your land borders. Having said that you're probably already fu*ked. The enemy is already within.

[@andyc3856]

Same here in Ireland, cram them in with no background checks.

[@pellepp9628]

@@andyc3856 crazy😶

[@willem591]

Love your videos Alan One day I will live in the Philippines or Thailand. Have a great time over there ❤

[@MyJon64]

I had planned to retire in Thailand but there are financial benefits if you choose the Philippines!

[@stephenharris7982]

Cambodia is a lot easier to retire to and a lot cheaper Thailand is a lot more complicated and you need more savings

[@Finglesham]

Your lad seems to be lunch for the local bugs? Glad you have your permissions. How long before they realize that you want to stay there? Keep us informed.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

As far as I know, it's not a problem if you want to stay there permanently. You just have to jump through all the hoops.

[@stephenlord1939]

Davao office is hard work .......... cebu ... or ozamiz office much easier 10mins in and out

[@chasmcl42]

Brilliant Alan 🙏🙏

[@shaundadson8302]

Makes our immigration system in the UK look a bit of a joke Alan, they obviously do it properly out there, hope you get it all sorted eventually.

[@alan4x]

yes its a pain over here to keep reporting to immigration and obviously as long as you keep paying them and keep your nose clean you can stay, all the best

[@MattyEngland]

I asked someone in Egypt why a lot of the buildings look unfinished, apparently they leave re-bar protruding at the top just in case they want to add another floor at a later date. Don't see that in England lol.

[@MikeWestBastion]

Its also a bit of a tax fiddle, its the same in Cyprus

[@MattyEngland]

@@MikeWestBastion Ah right, didn't realise that. 👍

[@michaelrobinson5592]

Good luck 🤞

[@boonyrabba]

They check to see if you have any convictions or have committed any crimes in the Philippines not outside of the Philippines

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Yes, you're correct.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

When I used to spend time in the Philippines you had to wear a shirt and trousers and shoes to be allowed into the Immigration office. I did see people in T shirt, shorts and sandals being turned away. This was only 15 years or so ago. Quite right too. Show your Hosts the proper respect if you want to extend your stay in their country.

[@bigwoodrz]

Good luck Alan. UK option is to Escape to the Country and you will be able to escape the city crap in London etc. Phillipines will not work for you. Trust me you will return to UK.

[@alan4x]

lmao, yes may well do but my motto is..at least i have come here and found out rather than having regrets later for doing nothing, all the best

[@brianpaige4884]

Pain in Arse immigration worse part of the life in pH.. that two months is a killer.... you got to try for that 6 month...took me 4 years to eventually get it... after going to various immigration center's then you got to right a letter to the Boss of immigration explaining why you want 6 month...i was based in central luzon..on the coast....baler...it was a pain getting even on my motorbike.....all day job...hope your place is better for the visa.... here is a tip...get extra forms...so you can pre fill at home... save Time.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Stop moaning mate. You are their guest. Their rules. You know what you can do if you don't like it, right?

[@gmcallsuk]

I suppose the living in Scotland we are used to views of mountains and trees. No sign of deep snow there though🤣🤣

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Scotland and Philippines mountain views not the same mate.

[@loyndsy]

Hello Alan glad to see your getting on with it 😅 They don't like burying cables do they is there a reason for this. Ken is lovely, did she watch your videos in the garage?

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

It's easier to not bury cables. That should be obvious.

[@Gilmore74]

No ‘greenery’ in the UK? 😆

[@neilwharton720]

Have you fixed the toilet yet, and water pump 😎

[@andrewjones4773]

Always the First visa extension is for 29 days for 2930 pesos.

[@taficegaming]

We should take a leaf out of the Philippines book about immigration but on the second hand they are coming to the UK for a better life we carnt really decline that it's a difficult subject

[@keegan4039]

Enjoy buddy Davao is a great spot ,✊du30 , your a long way away from those Mondeo taxis 😁enjoy

[@meetzoulbusinesstips6872]

Don Carlos is the bame after the son of the first governor of Bukidnon fortich like Manolo fortich new here my British partner share this link

[@alan4x]

thanks

[@stottybox3185]

Any sat nav directions there Alan?

[@alan4x]

well yes google maps is the same here as in the uk...I will say this is an incredibly easy country to navigate your way around..never could understand a uk bus timetable but here there are ten guys asking you where you want to go and putting you on the correct bus...thats if you don't see the big destination sign in the bus window lol. and the roads are much simpler to drive on

[@AndyOnMactan]

It's a normal procedure with the Alien Certificate of Registration. First 30 days Visa waiver, Extention 29~30 days, another visit to immigration to pick up your ACR card and you are then good for a Year before you do it all again with a Visa Hop out of country

[@davegoody9603]

You sure about good for one year cos when I first started doing the visa it was every 2 months renewal and you can do that up to 3 yrs then leave the country for 1 day then start again the visa

[@doggy55915]

3years before you have to leave for 24hours. Then it all starts again.

[@AndyOnMactan]

@@doggy55915 It's been a while since I heard any changes, I was under the impression that newcomers were entitled to a one-year ACR as it is classed as a tourist visa valid for one year. Is the case that the ACR can be extended by another two years?

[@doggy55915]

I always use a visa agent. Just drop my passport off with them and pick it up next day.600 peso saves messing about.

[@zzhughesd]

Mega

[@thedon7536]

Great to see you all living the dream, bet as soon as you are allowed to stay there for good you will open a garage 😮😮😮 m8 you’re boy is putting you to shame with these abbs 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@chucky2316]

Best immigration rules

[@gerbourke1952]

Are you in bukidnon? Im in sibagat. My 2 brother in laws live in bukidnon.

[@alan4x]

hello, how are you, yes we are in maramag, bukidnon😊

[@breakan]

Hello where do did you get that onward ticket from please

[@alan4x]

i bought a couple of cheap tickets from expedia website from manila to singapore £84 because i know they are legit..you can rent onward tickets for $10 brit have not used them and don't know if they could cause problems at immigration

[@tonyc2837]

Wish the British government would watch your video. They might learn something about immigration control.🤔

[@jamessones4044]

You timed moving there perfectly. By 2025 all western govts are expecting 50% depopulation by 2025.

[@imeldago2519]

Your son should fix his teeth over there with braces before he goes back to England. Dental work is a lot cheaper there. Your channel is very interesting and informative

[@alan4x]

yes correct, we were due to have his braces done in England but then covid hit and it was all cancelled, I have a dentist appointment for next week ..all in all they say it will cost about 1k pounds for a 2 year plan so will update when we are under way

[@ThisIsJamesL]

4:00 Your repeated, derisory _compared by UK standards_ mantra is so crass.

[@mike-s8n8y]

Alan make sure they know you are Mondeo man and not a journalist lol

[@MobileGifte]

He just didit put 200 usd in his passport buckshish

[@gumacanian4211]

Get that boy some OFF lotion!

[@imeldamorales2786]

Dont u get married with the filipina becuase u can have 1yr free stay in uk

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@msjcars2317]

I know the U.K. is crap but why you moved there ?

[@chucky2316]

Why not

[@msjcars2317]

@@chucky2316 fair enough

[@ThisIsJamesL]

08:15 why have you taught your son to hate his own ancestral homeland? There is plenty of _greenary_ ; that you have not taken him on trips throughout England, Wales, Scotland IS YOUR FAULT 😡

[@alan4x]

never mind what i am doing GET BACK TO WORK

[@ThisIsJamesL]

Odd response to a retiree, ​@@alan4x 🤔

[@alan4x]

you sound bitter, try getting a life rather than sitting in your bedroom bashing your sweaty little keyboard@@me1234-d7d

[@alan4x]

the truth is your a sad old git that hates the world and everyone in it doing something with their livesi because its not you@@me1234-d7d

[@matthewstapleton3629]

Gone all the way out to other country to eat crap MacDonalds , why

[@alan4x]

some people like to explore the world, others just sit in their room

[@DaveBooth-qs7sw]

MacDonald’s is so much nicer in the Philippines!

[@nickthegreek8717]

Just get married and you won't need a extension. Your son keeps scratching his skin is he getting mosquito bites ?