Thursday, May 21, 2009

Possible to move back to home country Philippines if I currently live in Australia

Possible to move back to home country Philippines if I currently live in Australia?
I really need some information about this. I wish to return to my home country (Philippines) and live there permanently, right now I live in Western Australia and under an Australian Citizenship. Is this possible?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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Make sure you have your Philippines passport first, and go.
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Obtain your Australian citizenship first--make sure you have both passports and your good to go. Make sure that you continue to renew both passports when the time comes.
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No problem. There is a law providing for the resumption of your Philippine citizenship. Details at the link to the Philippine embassy here: http://philembassy.org.au/dual-citizenship.html
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Yes, you can return under the Balikbayan privilege. But you can't work here under that privilege. For that you need a resident visa To avail of the Balikbayan, you do need to prove that you are Filipino. You're passport or birth certificate from the Philippines will do. Where you born in Australia? There are a lot of different ways but I don't know you situation. If you're a minor and your mother wants to return too she can so under Section 13D as a permanent resident. If you want to work here you're going to need that a permanent resident you lost your citizenship or never had it. If all else fails you can return as a tourist and stay for 16 months. It does seem the Philippines wants to aid Filipino to return home, so I'd say chances are good there is a way for you to do it. Bureau of Immigration has contact information on their website and they actually do answer the emails they get. Be sure to give them you're full details so they can answer you.







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Thursday, May 14, 2009

I live in philippines, where do I go to get Visa's

I live in philippines, where do I go to get Visa's?
In november, I'm going on a 24day cruise to singapore, vietnam, thailand,Japan, South Korea, and China. I live in philippines, twhere do I go to get Visa's? Can I do it online? And where can I find more information?
Philippines - 5 Answers
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All you need is a passport. In Asian countries all Asians are automatically entitiled to 21 days tourist visa. Before the 21 days expires in one country, you must get a visa to the country you travel to. Your 24 days in Asian countries won't require you a visa since that's 24days in 6 countries. You probably stay in one country for only 4 days..
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GO TO YOUR local embassy, government office, or foreign office. if thy are not within reach, then write, phone, or fax who you are after, all-so the local library will help you, and yes you can go on line for help, best of luck
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if you are a philippine passport holder, no visa required in singapore, vietnam & thailand for less than 15days. For Japan, Korea & China, you need to apply for a visa. Philippine passport holder cannot apply visa online. For visa application & assistance, you can contact JLT Travel & Tours at +632 3631139 +632 4257743 or email at linda.tan@jlttravel.com.ph
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Go to a bank and ask for a visa. you can even ask for a master card, a JBC card, ang a diners card hehehe. Seriously. You need to have a passport and just let the travel agency worry about the visa application. that is why they are there.
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You need visas for Japan, South Korea and China. Here, the information. I think you can download some forms, but you have to let your travel agent help you file. There is personal appearance for Japan. http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/new%20visa/tourism.htm http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/embassy_philippines/main/index.jsp http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/philippines.htm







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Thursday, May 7, 2009

is iloilo philippines a safe place to live for americans

is iloilo philippines a safe place to live for americans ?
i may have option of living in philippines with my 12 year old soon..
Philippines - 8 Answers
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well City Mayor Jerry Treñas said Iloilo City is still a safe place to live and to visit. The recent murder incident in one of the city’s hotels is only an â€Å“isolated case.” It does not mean the city is not safe for the local and foreign tourists, he said.
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yes it is safe but not like manila where u can go diff places ...
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Yes. Most of the Visayas is safe for foreigner.
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Yes. Most of the problems in the Philippines are in southwest Mindanao where the Muslims live. I would feel safer in Iloilo that almost anywhere else in the world.
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I have lived in Iloilo City since 2002 with my wife(native to Iloilo). I am a 6'2" white american and have had zero problems here or on the neighbouring islands of Guimeras or Negros. Feel free to drop me an e mail if I can help ans any ?'s about living here from another Americans POV.
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Yes, there are lots of Americans in Iloilo, Philippines.
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yup!... i study in Iloilo but i'm originally from another place and i absolutely love it there!... the people are very nice, soft-spoken and polite... the food is fantastic (you should try batchoy!)... the environment could be considered better compared to the other key cities of the philippines... it's also not as fast-paced compared to other cities... good luck to you!.. .=)
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I lived there and did what ever from 94 to 96! I lived at Fong Apts. Jaro Liko Go see?






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Friday, May 1, 2009

Is $400 dollars enough to live in Philippines till january or february

Is $400 dollars enough to live in Philippines till january or february?
I don't have to pay any bills or anything. Just the usual needs, food and etc, is it enough? Ok I'm 19 years old and I'm gonna stay at a friends house so probably I won't need to buy food all the time plus the transportation is free. So I guess I would just use the money for my personal needs....or likes. I will just go there to live a normal life, It's not like a vacation where I'll go out everyday to see the most amazing and expensive places of Philippines. Actually I'm just going there to visit a friend. So honestly I think $400 would be enough since I'll just use it to buy some stuff I like or to go clubbing sometimes, nothing else. I was just asking if its enough cause people tell me that american money there is a lot and things are cheap there. i'm not taking advantage of my friend's family. actually it's my boyfriend and he told me not to worry about anything about the money cause he will help me with everything but i told him that i dont wanna go there without not even a cent so at least for now that's the most money i can get. =[
Philippines - 13 Answers
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oh no. i don't think it will suffice until february. especially now. the prices run high (even food of course)... and then there's christmas, remember? but if you know how to budget your money very well, i guess it's gonna be okay.
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i really doubt it... transportation. food. all that stuff costs money. i think to be safe you should take 1000 ...then you have some extra money just to fall back on in an emergency.. but i dont think 400 is enugh ..sorry
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I dont think so dear. That would put you at just under $5 a day. Sorry
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january OR february? is it for one month only? it will depend on the activities or things you plan to do in the philippines. if you'll be eating out in a fancy restau for all your breakfasts, lunches and dinners, then it will not be enough. And if you go out in a bar every night to party, 18k pesos will not suffice. And if you plan to shop every weekend, then your 400 usd will be gone in just a week. but if you do your own grocery, cook your own food, have dinner in some restau once in a while, shop sometime, it could be enough. it really depends on how you budget it.
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You really should have mentioned your age and what you plan on doing till february. This really will influence the answer. Let's see... 400 dollars is with today's exchange rate around 18 thousand pesos. That's a lot of dough, but still not close to what I would consider enough, even if you lay low till january. Let's say you start spending that money from November to February... that's approximately 120 days. You'll have 150 pesos (!) to spend a day. That's the average daily allowance of the ordinary college student in Manila (I guess), which means this amount will not allow for much luxury. What will 150 pesos buy nowadays... 150 pesos -1 guaranteed seats movie ticket 150 pesos -1 large burger meal + 1 small burger meal 150 pesos - a short taxi ride 150 pesos - 1 bottle of beer at a classy bar 150 pesos - 6 bottles of beer from your local convenience store
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if ur sharing ur needs with some1.. i think uts ok.. but if ur all by urself.. its better to bring extra just in case... u might just can't resist the bargains and sale discounts...
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$400 is not enough for 4 months expenses. You did not specify if you're staying in a hotel. If you have a place to stay for free thats good. For your usual needs maybe 20 dollars a day but this is very limited budget. An occasional visit to a fast food restuarant will cost much the same as it does here. Transportation costs vary greatly, depending on whether you're visiting a large city like Manila or Cebu or just a small burg out in the "boonies" or barangays as they're called there. You should be more specific about the area you will be visiting and the support available to you from the "locals".
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It's gonna be close but I think you can do it. Every day just bring a set amount and stay away from the malls.
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Not if you're the type of person who loves to hang out with your friends and do a lot of stuff like shopping, clubbing, going to the movies and such. You still need money for food and of course you are going to buy clothes I'm pretty sure. You'll probably do ok with your money for about two weeks or so, maybe less than that. Unless you let your friends pay for everything, then I think you're going to be ok.
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depends on what you want to do ?
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knowing (I assume) how hard it is for the Filipino people to make a living and even feed themselves, you are still willing to come with only $400. and expect to eat the food of your friends family? That seems a little cold or "unknowing" to me.
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its not enough for sure..400$ = to 18000p if the exchange rate is 1$= 45p..wat if it will go up and it will be just 1$= 44p..so its not enough.save more before coming here in the philippines..
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Unless if you want to commit suicide






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