First, let me congratulate you on finding the love of your life in The Philippines! In my opinion, Filipinos make the best partners and I couldn’t be happier with mine. Seriously, I wouldn’t trade my wife for a million dollars! So now you want to know how to bring your fiancé to America. Don’t worry […]

A lot of people want to know which is better, to get married in the US or The Philippines. This article will explore the pros and cons of both. Is it Better to Get Married in the US or The Philippines This is a question a lot of guys have. The answer is if you […]

You finally found a good girl who isn’t just after your money and now you want to give the love of your life a better future in America. The process can seem daunting but not to worry thousands of petitions are granted each year to bring Filipinas to America. This article will give over the […]

As I mentioned in previous articles respect is paramount in The Philippines. As a foreigner, if you disrespect the wrong person you could end up being declared a persona non grata (Latin: unwanted person) and blacklisted by the Bureau of Immigration. This means you are no longer welcome in The Philippines. The worst part of […]

A common question I see in expat forums is ‘How long can I stay in the Philippines if I am married to a Filipina?’. Guys, just getting hitched to a Filipina doesn’t mean jack when it comes to immigration! I’ve seen overstayers try to get hitched to avoid deportation and they still end up on […]

This page is all about Philippine Visas. It is my hope that I can answer as many of the most common queries as I can. So, without further ado let’s get this party started. Do I need a visa to travel to The Philippines? Residents of most countries do not require a visa to travel […]

After spending 6 months here I decided that I wanted The Philippines to be my permanent home. Then I discovered that while it’s super easy to get here as a tourist obtaining permanent residency is easy/hard. There are a few ways to gain permanent residency in The Philippines.   Keep extending your tourist visa  Marry a […]

Are you looking to stay in The Philippines permanently? There are many options available to foreign nationals including the Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG). The purpose of the visa is to create jobs for Filipinos. The fundamental requirement is that you hire at least 10 Filipinos in a meaningful capacity. SVEG Benefits This visa […]

So you want to come to The Philippines? Good news! The English speaking enclave of Southeast Asia has one of the most lenient visa policies in the world for UK nationals. Most Brits come and stay here on a 9A Tourist Visa. All immigration matters are handled by the Bureau of Immigration which is a […]

Can You Bring a Drone to The Philippines? Drones are great fun and many expats want to know if it’s okay to bring a drone to The Philippines. Yes, it is perfectly legal to bring a drone to the Philippines. I had a great pocket drone and didn’t have any problem at all getting it […]