Why a Spousal Visa Might Not Be the Best Option for Living in the Philippines!

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[@philippinesdreamorreality]

I guess its better for a foreigner to remain single. Just rent, or "buy a condo 'correction, rent or lease only' " and date. There is no real incentive to getting married in the Philippines. Thanks for the heads up with this video information Gio. You have changed my perspective on marriage in the Philippines.

[@gottalovethephilippines5417]

Seems like the immigration dept. is trying to rid the Philippines of expats on extended tourist visas. The spousal visa doesn't sound too good, given that your partner will hold all the cards. Another good video Gio.

[@kevink1214]

Great information for guys that are considering getting married to a filipina. I think the rules should be more stringent about revoking a marriage visa and not allow a filipina to revoke it based on a fight. The rules should state that you have to get an affidavit from an attorney that you have decided to separate.

[@AlceoCarnia]

Good vid Gio. Last week I got another 6 months extensio, no problem Also two weeks ago, I swaped my US license for a Filipino license.....no issues. The lien on a property if you use the 10K or 20K....is a rip-off. Thailand has either a deposit or a verified source of income of around $1900 PER MONTH in order to get a retirement O visa. If the Philippines continues to make it difficult on expats, they will see an exodus, especially as inflation impacts an expats purchasing power.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I heard mixed things, I heard you need to be married to get the six month extension. What office did you use? Thanks po

[@erniet9323]

The requirements to be in the country are way too strict and confusing! I've lived in other countries that are much simpler and easier to deal with! For all the money we bring into the country they should be more accommodating!

[@axizcorp]

lol, it's more difficult for Filipinos to go the US, while it's easier for Americans to enter the Philippines.

[@runningman2198]

@@axizcorpnot for leaving, travel tax, exit clearance, Etravel

[@frankkluz9787]

No Filipino in his right mind would want to retire and be financially raped in Biden's America ! @@axizcorp

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

This is the reason to not liquidate all your investments in your home country.

[@piratecovephilippines4711]

13A is no problem, problem is guys make bad choice of wife to begin with. Most girls are not going to kick their meal ticket out of the house. 10 years on 13A and have never been checked on that were still together. If something did happen I can then get the SRRV "IF " that situation came up.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That is a great comment and very true!

[@vgwalldecals]

Balikbayan visa is the way to go if you are married to a Filipina. As long as she isvwith on entries you get a one year stamp in your passport, no required ACR. I may not be able to open a Philippine bank account alone but I could care less.

[@FranksPH]

Great video Gio, some changes with immigration already, sounds like you must have someone like JRC to be able to go check with to stay on top of the new laws constantly changing. I have used JRC Consultancy several times in the past they really are reliable. Hope Maya & Nora are doing great!

[@davidkaiser810]

I am so confused. I watched hundreds of videos about the Philippines before deciding to move here. No one mentioned how difficult the visa process is here

[@papagal2553]

because it was easier in the past , i am surprised too

[@didierdenice7456]

If there is any possible way to make things more complicated that it needs to be... you can trust the Filipinos to find that way ! 👍

[@kevink3975]

Why is it difficult? You can do online now

[@mtkidbigsky7230]

Good information to know. Thanks for the video!

[@bilw1960]

Good info. Personally, I'd stump up the $20k deposit for the Retirement visa rather than be beholden to a spouse. As for withdrawing the $20K to buy an approved Condo, that sounds like an overpriced Condo to me 😀.

[@GWMcD-s7y]

Very infomative. I would love to retire on a military srrv. As they say, we shall see.

[@BrianWard-b6j]

Thanks for another great video. Cheers.

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Thank you for this advice

[@KB-dm7nt]

SRRV for me - who knows what any future spouse will do upon a break- up! You then find that you are back on a visitor's visa! We see now that 6 month extensions of visitor visa's are on the way out too! Maybe, this type of visitor visa is not the future for long term stays in the Philippines guys. Choose your visa type carefully if you wish to stay long term.

[@dennisb7930]

JR you really know your occupation I’ll always tell anyone interested to see you,great video with lots of imformation 👍

[@jsully4064]

Hi Gio, like your video presentations and find find them quite interesting. Sound like a lot of commenters on here have had bad experiences with marriage (raise my hand too). Met my wife in the Philippines while she was on summer break working at a Canadian school in Dubai. Got her a fiancé visa and now we have been married for 12 years and live here in Florida USA, recently decided to retire in the Philippines(my age is 60) when reaching retirement age. Will have no problem getting a 13a marriage visa before going to the Philippines to retire(supposedly can get the permanent 13a marriage visa when applied for at the Philippine consulate in the U.S.). Probably will keep a separate bank account with my funds though. Those that meet a Filipina there and decide to marry, can understand their apprehensiveness about getting a 13a marriage visa over an SRRV retirement visa.

[@jsully4064]

Also the 13a spousal visa, you are entitled to have your name on any property you jointly own. (not just condos or townhouses).

[@gobfranklin6759]

Very helpful, thanks to JR and Gio

[@damncars2618]

Like many contracts here, a marriage Visa isn't worth the paper it's printed on 😔

[@Alexinthephilippines]

SRRV visa is the only one I would consider. Buying land/ property in your gf's name with Special Power of Attorney is the only way I would invest in real estate period.

[@BigBlimpChronicles]

Great video, thanks Gio

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

Use JR company JRC located in Dumegete and Cebu awesome staff and very knowledgeable and faster to use his company they been doing it for years

[@actionator]

Good topic. I have an idea for a show if you ever need ideas…

[@gailmaplesden7380]

I personally would avoid the spousal visa and stick with the SRRV type of visa. Putting your visa basically in the hands of your spouse is a dangerous game, especially with divorce becoming legal in the philippines. She can kick you out and cut you off with your visa in a heartbeat, and then you will need to scramble to obtain a visa in order to be in the philippines. Keep your power and your sanity because, as we know, things happen, and you could be left up a creek without a paddle.

[@yukonjeffimagery]

Good info. Thanks

[@gailmaplesden7380]

Keep in mind that if you use your deposit for a condo that it will have a lean on it as the deposit for your visa .

[@mikesimpson9997]

Good to know

[@douglaslaturner9685]

What about getting a bank acct. On tourist ACR I was denied. Is it not possible even after 2 years living here...

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It is almost impossible but I understand there are a few banks that will do it.

[@douglaslaturner9685]

Thanks

[@paulredden7658]

I see one mistake in what he said. He said being a senior citizen can get a 6 month extention but i keep being told that a foreigner can not be a senior citizen because they aren't citizens.

[@esordale2789]

I always tell my fiance for ten years, you need a lot of patience here, if not don't settle here😉🤩

[@g-manthenurseman7532]

Great timing for me, Gio. Thanks. Any estimate on how long it takes to get the 13a initial visa?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

5 to 6 months

[@jmadventures9830]

for me, what am I gonna do wrong to my wife so that she'll get so upset that we'll break up? I don't WANT to do anything wrong to my wife, she's my wife. I am probationary 13a now ready to amend it.

[@dennispetty4405]

Guys..if you're a retired military guy with your DD Form 214 in hand and you proof of your monthly pension from the US military..just get the SRRV.. Then you're covered obeying anything going wrong with a filipina mate..you hold all the cards..just sayin.. Its about 12 to 1400 US.. small compared to any other visas..enjoy!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That is the best way to go!

[@thinkforyourself9334]

​@@GiointhePhilippinesIf the person is under 50 like many are that's not an option

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Not anymore you are correct. Tourist visa or 13a would be the only options.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Hey Gio, ask him if it's easier or less expensive to renew a tourist ACR card or get a new one since I've left the Philippines and my 36 months have started over. Or does it matter?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You just renew because you're already in the system

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@GiointhePhilippines will it matter if I let my card expire?

[@thinkforyourself9334]

​@JJthelonelybullinasia If it's expired you will have to get a new one anyway. I renewed my expired one two weeks ago as I was doing my third monthly extension and I had no choice. I had to get a new one way with a new serial & ACR number and a new expiration date on the back. You can wait until it's time to do your monthly extension and they will charge you for a new one if it's expired at that time. Don't worry, just bring some extra money😂

[@douglaslaturner9685]

Seems like if you are under 60 and here more than 14 months they want you to leave giving only 2 month extension not 6...

[@OregonSteve]

I’d think twice before bringing a Filipina to a western country. Especially with a large age, gap relationship. Most forget what you’ve done to improve their life!

[@purplesprigs]

My two cents: Years ago, I read an article in a Psychology magazine (I was trapped in a doctors office waiting room) which said that once you reach 30, you are who you are - your beliefs/values/personality will cease to change. I have seen it played out in my own life, among friends and family, repeatedly. To those who say, "She'll be westernized!" I have a question. Would you tell Americans not to go to the PH because they will turn into Filipinos? Of course not. So, a good person will remain one. A slimy opportunist will also remain one. If she loves you, she always will. If she is just using you, you are a fool (but, you are getting laid, so......).

[@GarrettSAlston]

Very nieve as people change all the time... Good can go bad or vice a versa. Learn some human skills or get street smart dude!! Real talk&Nuff Said!!

[@GarrettSAlston]

For @purple 💜 sprigs lame comment!! Not to get it twisted!!

[@太地マサヒロ]

If you borrow money from SRRV Deposit to purchase condo, and if you sell the condo few years later do you have to redeposit into SRRV the amount you originally took out for condo?

[@mrrobert177]

How can a foreigner get a driver's license if they're not allowing 6 months visa? As I understand you have to have at least 6 months visa remaining before the driver's license will be granted to foreigner???

[@thinkforyourself9334]

6 months is given here at the extension office here in Makati

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Jr was saying in Dumaguete they don't do the 6 months anymore but other places might still do them.

[@robertbarnes6788]

Isn’t it a better idea to get your GF a visitor visa so she could see the US and meet your family before getting married to one another?

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

Definitely will Save this Video for watched Twice !!! Once I do get to the Philippines I may not want to leave and come to the USA !! If it's right and with the right woman marriage might be a possibility ???

[@JMgmkh]

Proceed SLOWLY

[@blockaderunner]

dive right in friend, I did

[@papagal2553]

dont marry just for a visa

[@douglaslaturner9685]

Don't do it

[@JMgmkh]

Takeaway of the video. Just stay on tourist visa.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

No, retirement visa is the best

[@andyjackson5986]

Is there a possability that immagration wont renew a visa just because they feel like it,like thailand does sometimes,it might be awkward if you have rented a condo for a year

[@jdtravels5140]

I would never give a woman that kind of power over me. As retired military, I plan to get an SRRV.

[@X_Marks-u7r]

I got charged the express fee of 1000.php for 1 month visa extension although I didn’t ask for it. ???

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

JR when you coming to America to set up a company in Florida

[@theblackboxpodcastshow1791]

So my understanding is,.. since I am 62, I can extend a tourist visa for 6 months at the beginning or my visit? I plan to file for a retirement visa using my DD-214 , can a apply for it before I come or do I come over and apply in person?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You can start to get required documents together but the rest needs to be handled in the country.

[@runningman2198]

Can a dual citizenship filipino own land still?

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I've been in Manila now for 2 weeks on my initial 30 days Visa. Do I have any shot at the 2-month or 6-month extension or do I need to do the first extension online and its 29 days? Any datapoints guys, thank you!

[@thinkforyourself9334]

Just do the extension at any immigration office. You won't be able to get a 6 month extension. Getting a 2 month extension is "possible" if you wait until you get close to your 30 day mark and rhen apply for the extension in person. They allowed me to extend for 2 months instead of 29 days at the Makati extension office. It's more lenient there and you are in and out in less than 20 minutes....I was at day 27 of 30 when I extended. Your results may vary though.

[@donaldbrough207]

Hi Geo, thanks for the great info. I’m coming over for 6 months(my plan)can I get a plane ticket for a 6 month stay and then apply for visa at a BI office to stay in PI for 6 months? Or do I need to get a visa and change my plane ticket? Understand? In coming from America

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Well, you don't get a 6 month visa initially. You get the 30 days upon arrival and then you can extend 29 days and after that you can apply to get the 59 day or 6 month visa extension.

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

Question how often is Jr at the Dumegete office. ?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Not often.

[@nomadinthemaking]

I went over for 3 months last November got my ACR card and manage to open a bank account and get a driving licence. So you can enter on a marriage visa and just do visa runs once a year with your Filipina and you wouldn’t have to pay for an ACR card or visa fees. Just the cost of a return flight to a neighbouring SE Asian country. Or pay around 12,000 pesos for the 12 month marriage visa extension and $50 for an ACR card.

[@k.f.9875]

So isn’t opening a bank account possible with a tourist visa anymore?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Impossible no but difficult

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Impossible no but difficult

[@frankkluz9787]

The tourist visa seems like the easiest and most for the money. -- But -- does the ACR card cost $500 - every year - now with a tourist visa ? -- Or only once ? -- And do you still have to leave the country after 36 months ? -- The entire so called "process" is BS and a whole lot to do about not very much - really. > Guess we have to do it though ?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

No, the acr card plus all your extensions won't cost more than $500 a year.

[@cryptogaming9935]

i get nosebleed by listening

[@Chrisvy-com]

Hi Gio! Love all your videos! Just one question that you might have discussed off record. In this day and age where digital nomads are everywhere whether a foreigner or a local of the Philippines, does the 'residential address" matter or it doesn't as long as you make it in person to do the annual report in the Philippines? (with the spousal visa of course)

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Nope it really doesn't

[@Chrisvy-com]

Great! Thank you so much!@@GiointhePhilippines