Philippine Residency and/or Permanent Visa

[Mongerman69]

Thanks, for the input. Seems to work.

I am finding it useful to search for the word "apartel" for a place that's best for over 1 week, less than a year. I've found several in Davao. Drifters Apartel is one. About $30 / day.

[Jambo]

I am finding it useful to search for the word "apartel" for a place that's best for over 1 week, less than a year. I've found several in Davao. Drifters Apartel is one. About $30 / day.

[Sam 14]

Thanks for the reports on extension procedures and costs. I been looking into long stay options in a few different countries and ran across this. Not sure how accurate it is but he really simplifies it.

http://www.cebuexpatservices.com/wp-...ensioncost.jpg

[Amanut]

I too am looking for shorter term apartment rentals and coming up short. Looking to stay a couple months, on a 59 day visa, and looking for a more affordable option than staying in hotel. Be sure to post if you find any options. Surprised by how little there seems to be.

On my last trip to Manila I booked a condo in Mosaic Towers which is a block from the entrance to Greenbelt 1. It was a nice bachelor apartment with 24 hour security. A kitchen but no stove, and very good TV. They clean the rooms Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. I only stayed four nights and they allowed a 10:00 AM check in and 5:30 PM check out at no extra cost so were very accommodating. The price was $2, 800 per night. The online booking was a bit of a pain in the butt as they only use PayPal. I don't have a PayPal account which meant I had to make a deposit into their bank account.

They seem to be open to any duration of stay. I have the direct e-mail address for the for the condo manager who asked me to book directly with her in the future. I don't know what if any discounts they will give for direct bookings and extended stays.

If you are wanting the name and e-mail address send me a PM.

[Stroker Ace88]

Not sure what you were hoping to accomplish, with your backhanded, suggestion. Sadly, the downside of asking for advice, is that to some, it provides a reminder that they really do know stuff!

Geee, thanks. First you are posting that you need help in the Philippine Residency and / or Permanent Visa Section. This is not the place to ask about 60 day rental properties. If you are interested in Cebu you need to ask there. Also Pip provided good info and links below, so stop complaining.

You know I tried to help you, tried to post some info that will enlighten you. Seems you're typical of alot of the newbs who come on ISG asking for help but are unwilling or unable to goggle and do some research to dig a few things up by themselves. If you had done that you would know that short term rentals (60 days or less) are very hard to find in Cebu. Manila has a much more competitive condo rental market and as such is better suited to find a place that might be willing to rent for 60days or less. Like I stated below, short term means 4 or 6 months. Most guys who stay in the Philippines for under 60 days usually stay in hotels so they have flexibility and can change cities or hotels as they see fit. Keep in mind that most places still want a two month security deposit in case you might turn out to be a baboy and tear up the place or a troublesome guest. FYI most pinoy landlords keep the security deposit and refuse to return it when your stay is over and consider it 13th month rent.

It just so happens I know a guy in Cebu that was called back to Perth for most of 2013. He has a fully furnished 2 bedroom. 2 bathroom overlooking condo that might be for rent. Too bad your sassy remarks now make forwarding his contact info impossible.

Just a personal note. If you can afford the 2000USD airfare then you should be able to afford to stay in a hotel or at the very least a pension. You want champaigne on a budweiser budget and seem unwilling to compromise. If you can't afford a hotel, delay your trip until you have saved more cash.

[Mongerman69]

That's because most places are only offered on a 12 month contract. Most require two months rent in advance, and a two month security deposit to be paid in advance before the appartment-condo-house is occupied. Your best chance would be to look for a foreigner who is willing to rent short term, but two months is very very short term IMO and most of the nicer short term places for rent are occupied by Koreans.

If you will be in the Philippines for less than 60 days stay in a hotel. If you find that expensive sleep in a park.

Not sure what you were hoping to accomplish, with your backhanded, suggestion. Sadly, the downside of asking for advice, is that to some, it provides a reminder that they really do know stuff!

[Mongerman69]

What city and price range are you looking for? There are hundreds of them available. I am doing the same thing and I've already made my arrangements for a month long stay in Cebu City and 3 weeks (total) in AC. I will post reviews after I have been there (end of Jan to March). Not to sound flippant, but have you tried a Google search for : "short term (condo / apartment) rentals in (enter city)"

Here's just a few websites offering condo / apt rentals:

https://roomorama.com/short-term-rentals/philippines

https://www.airbnb.com/s/Metro-Manila--Philippines

http://metromanila.olx.com.ph/nf/hou...63/condominium

%2Brent.

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/classifieds

+directory / q/furnished+condo+for+rent+cebu+city / province / Metro+Manila.

http://www.islandsproperties.com/

I was interested in, Cebu; as well. I'd like to find something in the, $400-500 month, range. I've googled it, but found that most places are only up for long term rental. Thanks, for the suggestions Any other advice is welcome, as booking blindly, tends the make me a bit nervous. Are there certain things to watch for when booking apartments in, Cebu? Any concerns with places being, less than, guest friendly? Any general guidelines are appreciated.

[Stroker Ace88]

I just received a copy of Expatch. A newsletter for expats in the Philippines.

A very neat summary is provided here for all people who might be confused about the different types of visas available.

http://www.expatch.org/2012/04/25/vi...e-philippines/

If you are an expat then you should add your name to the mailing list.

Nice work RK, good info posted.

[Stroker Ace88]

I too am looking for shorter term apartment rentals and coming up short. Looking to stay a couple months, on a 59 day visa, and looking for a more affordable option than staying in hotel. Be sure to post if you find any options. Surprised by how little there seems to be.

That's because most places are only offered on a 12 month contract. Most require two months rent in advance, and a two month security deposit to be paid in advance before the appartment-condo-house is occupied. Your best chance would be to look for a foreigner who is willing to rent short term, but two months is very very short term IMO and most of the nicer short term places for rent are occupied by Koreans.

If you will be in the Philippines for less than 60 days stay in a hotel. If you find that expensive sleep in a park.

[Stroker Ace88]

[SNIP]No drama at all, could not be easier. I did not get my helper involved this time due to time restraints. I think the next time I need an extension I will take her with me to Immigration and investigate having her get my extension for me. If nothing else she can wait in line while I go look for chic’s at Park Mall, she can text me when my number is near.

First, there is no 'line' as you call it at Mandaue BI office. You walk up to the building and a guard checks you over to make sure you are wearing the proper clothing. You must be wearing long pants, closed toe shoes and a shirt with a collar is suggested, although a clean t-shirt will do. No shorts, sandals, flipflops or wife-beater t-shirts are allowed and they are strict. If BI is filled to capacity you will be turned away and told to come back another day or you can wait outside if you wish but no promises you will be served.

Once inside walk up to the white guy behind the desk to your far left. Yes I said that right, he looks and is white but he was raised and lives in Cebu. He speaks Cebuano-Bisaya exactly like a local because he is a local. He will look at your passport to check when your previous visa expires. If everything checks out he will hand you the visa extention form and you fill it out and bring it back to him and he will check it over to make sure it's compete. He will instruct you to go to window number 1 and submit the form with your passport. You sit down and wait until your name is called, this could take awhile if BI is busy. When your name is called you go back to window number 1 and they will hand you a receipt and you go stand in the payment line. You pay and sit down and wait for your name to be called to get back your passport and you are done.

Cost 3030php, but I heard some rumblings the visa extention cost might increase when BI starts to issue the longer 30day tourist visas.

[Pip Jaeger]

The ISG software broke the link to "metromanala. Olx. Com" and to "sulit. Com. Ph". You can just go to their respective websites or Google them.

[Pip Jaeger]

I too am looking for shorter term apartment rentals and coming up short. Looking to stay a couple months, on a 59 day visa, and looking for a more affordable option than staying in hotel. Be sure to post if you find any options. Surprised by how little there seems to be.

What city and price range are you looking for? There are hundreds of them available. I am doing the same thing and I've already made my arrangements for a month long stay in Cebu City and 3 weeks (total) in AC. I will post reviews after I have been there (end of Jan to March). Not to sound flippant, but have you tried a Google search for : "short term (condo / apartment) rentals in (enter city)"

Here's just a few websites offering condo / apt rentals:

https://roomorama.com/short-term-rentals/philippines

https://www.airbnb.com/s/Metro-Manila--Philippines

http://metromanila.olx.com.ph/nf/hou...63/condominium

%2Brent.

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/classifieds

+directory / q/furnished+condo+for+rent+cebu+city / province / Metro+Manila.

http://www.islandsproperties.com/

[Mongerman69]

I too am looking for shorter term apartment rentals and coming up short. Looking to stay a couple months, on a 59 day visa, and looking for a more affordable option than staying in hotel. Be sure to post if you find any options. Surprised by how little there seems to be.

Thank you GE. I have looked at Red Knight Gardens in the past, and it is not quite what I am looking for. I would rather omit the pool and just get an apartment that is of higher standards. Or just stay in a hotel.

The problem with finding apartments in for example Davao is that very few will offer you an apartment for just 1-2 weeks. They all want long term lease with deposit, and I like my freedom to choose.

Barba

[Mongerman69]

When of the more inclusive ones I've seen.

Nice Work.

I just received a copy of Expatch. A newsletter for expats in the Philippines.

A very neat summary is provided here for all people who might be confused about the different types of visas available.

http://www.expatch.org/2012/04/25/vi...e-philippines/

If you are an expat then you should add your name to the mailing list.

[Red Kilt]

I just received a copy of Expatch. A newsletter for expats in the Philippines.

A very neat summary is provided here for all people who might be confused about the different types of visas available.

http://www.expatch.org/2012/04/25/vi...e-philippines/

If you are an expat then you should add your name to the mailing list.