Philippine Residency and/or Permanent Visa

[Punter 127]

I extended my 21 day visa to 59 days (first extension) by again taking my passport to ATJ Travels & Tours. I dropped my passport off Wednesday afternoon and picked it up Saturday morning, the total cost was 3702.00 PHP, they gave me Bureau of Immigration “Official Receipts” with the following break down of cost. No “power of attorney” was required.

Application fee 1000.00
Visa waiver fee 500.00
Legal research 30.00
Bi clearance 500.00
Express lane 500.00
Express lane fee 500.00 (certification)

Sub total 3030.00

ATJ fee 600.00
Vat 72.00

Total 3702. 00 PHP

They are much better at the Mandaue Visa office than before, but it's a 300p roundtrip taxi there & back from F. Osmena so sounds like.

A good deal if no dramas.

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.

[Punter 127]

I've used ATJ Travels & Tours in Cebu for my visa extension, I think they charge 600p over the normal extension charge. I drop my passport off one day and pick it up the next. Be forewarned not all travel agencies charge the same, another agency on the circle quoted me 1000p for the same service. ATJ is located in the walk thru between Fuente Osmena circle and J. Llorente St. If you enter the walk thru next to KFC they are located on the left just before you get to J. Llorente St.

When I lived in Dumaguete I always did it myself, it was a cake walk there, no dress code and you were in an out in less than an hour. I've been told it's not the same story in Cebu and the immigration office is in Mandaue City, but I haven't tried.

I'm wondering why I couldn't send my domestic helper to do my extension for me, any thoughts?

This should be in 'General Info' as all the other visa extention talk is there. This thread is for Residency and or Permanent Visa topics.

Indeed Sir that is the title of the thread, but it was not the only intent of the thread, I know because I was the one who request the thread be created in the first place. Take a look at the very first member post after Jackson created the thread and also please note the subject matter.

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...l=1#post756462

Considering the above information I suggest that 'all the other visa extention talk' Is in the wrong thread. But hey I'm just a guy that thinks forum policing should be left to Jackson.

Please feel free to quote my post in the 'General Info' thread if you like, I don't mind at all.

Correct, not all Visa service providers (VSP) in Cebu charge the same. When it comes to someone handling my business and taking care of my passport I always pay a little more for good service and my peace of mind. I do not trust some of the newer visa service offices that have sprung up in the last year. If they lose your passport you are in for a huge pile of red tape and spending serious time at your consulate waiting for emergency passport replacement documents. Not worth the big headaches to be a karipot with official business.

Sounds a bit over the top to me, as you can see from the above link I've been using ATJ travels & tours off and on since 2008 and I have Never had a problem.

You can't send your helper because she has to be authorized. If you are not able or willing to go yourself you can sign a 'special power of attorney duly notarized if applied by a representative'. This policy has been in place for awhile. If you dropped your passport off at a VSP in Cebu and they did not get you to sign a paper authorizing them to get the visa extention on your behalf, then you run the risk your visa extention is not genuine. I am just saying it's real easy to get a fake stamp made around Carbon and for someone to setup a visa service shop over night. Nothing surprises me in the Philippines.

This is the kind of information I was looking for, I will look into getting her authorized.

The VSP is also supposed to provide you with a signed 'Certification Waver' from the authorized signing officer at the Bureau of Immigration. It just details who you are and that your name 'does not appear in the bureau's hold departure, blacklist, watchlist and or Intelligence Derogatory Records as of this date'.

If your VSP does not give you either a 'special power of attorney duly notarized' to sign so they can act as your representative when you drop your passport off or a 'Certification Waver' when you pick it up, then your VSP is cutting corners and you might suffer the consequences as a result.

They probably did have me sign a power of attorney and/or have it on file, I just don't remember, I do know they always give me the 'Certification Waver' but the immigration office provides that. Again this is the kind of information I was looking for, Thanks for your input.

I'm still interest to hear other opinions. (about sending my helper)

[Stroker Ace88]

I've used ATJ Travels & Tours in Cebu for my visa extension, I think they charge 600p over the normal extension charge. I drop my passport off one day and pick it up the next. Be forewarned not all travel agencies charge the same, another agency on the circle quoted me 1000p for the same service. ATJ is located in the walk thru between Fuente Osmena circle and J. Llorente St. If you enter the walk thru next to KFC they are located on the left just before you get to J. Llorente St.

When I lived in Dumaguete I always did it myself, it was a cake walk there, no dress code and you were in an out in less than an hour. I've been told it's not the same story in Cebu and the immigration office is in Mandaue City, but I haven't tried.

I'm wondering why I couldn't send my domestic helper to do my extension for me, any thoughts?

This should be in 'General Info' as all the other visa extention talk is there. This thread is for Residency and or Permanent Visa topics.

Correct, not all Visa service providers (VSP) in Cebu charge the same. When it comes to someone handling my business and taking care of my passport I always pay a little more for good service and my peace of mind. I do not trust some of the newer visa service offices that have sprung up in the last year. If they lose your passport you are in for a huge pile of red tape and spending serious time at your consulate waiting for emergency passport replacement documents. Not worth the big headaches to be a karipot with official business.

You can't send your helper because she has to be authorized. If you are not able or willing to go yourself you can sign a 'special power of attorney duly notarized if applied by a representative'. This policy has been in place for awhile. If you dropped your passport off at a VSP in Cebu and they did not get you to sign a paper authorizing them to get the visa extention on your behalf, then you run the risk your visa extention is not genuine. I am just saying it's real easy to get a fake stamp made around Carbon and for someone to setup a visa service shop over night. Nothing surprises me in the Philippines.

The VSP is also supposed to provide you with a signed 'Certification Waver' from the authorized signing officer at the Bureau of Immigration. It just details who you are and that your name 'does not appear in the bureau's hold departure, blacklist, watchlist and or Intelligence Derogatory Records as of this date'.

If your VSP does not give you either a 'special power of attorney duly notarized' to sign so they can act as your representative when you drop your passport off or a 'Certification Waver' when you pick it up, then your VSP is cutting corners and you might suffer the consequences as a result.

[Cheapy]

I've used ATJ Travels & Tours in Cebu for my visa extension, I think they charge 600p over the normal extension charge. I drop my passport off one day and pick it up the next. Be forewarned not all travel agencies charge the same, another agency on the circle quoted me 1000p for the same service. ATJ is located in the walk thru between Fuente Osmena circle and J. Llorente St. If you enter the walk thru next to KFC they are located on the left just before you get to J. Llorente St.

When I lived in Dumaguete I always did it myself, it was a cake walk there, no dress code and you were in an out in less than an hour. I've been told it's not the same story in Cebu and the immigration office is in Mandaue City, but I haven't tried.

I'm wondering why I couldn't send my domestic helper to do my extension for me, any thoughts?

They are much better at the Mandaue Visa office than before, but it's a 300p roundtrip taxi there & back from F. Osmena so sounds like.

A good deal if no dramas.

[Punter 127]

I've used ATJ Travels & Tours in Cebu for my visa extension, I think they charge 600p over the normal extension charge. I drop my passport off one day and pick it up the next. Be forewarned not all travel agencies charge the same, another agency on the circle quoted me 1000p for the same service. ATJ is located in the walk thru between Fuente Osmena circle and J. Llorente St. If you enter the walk thru next to KFC they are located on the left just before you get to J. Llorente St.

When I lived in Dumaguete I always did it myself, it was a cake walk there, no dress code and you were in an out in less than an hour. I've been told it's not the same story in Cebu and the immigration office is in Mandaue City, but I haven't tried.

I'm wondering why I couldn't send my domestic helper to do my extension for me, any thoughts?

[GoodEnough]

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

I misunderstood. I thought you wanted to take a place for on a long-term basis and use it as a permanent pied à terre. The only alternative I can think of would be Drifters, which a lot of guys seem to like. It does have a small pool and a reasonably authentic replica of an English pub. Also, it's somewhat out of the way, so there's little chance of anyone whom you don't want to see stumbling on it by chance. The next time you're here you should probably check out the new Pinacle Hotel as well. It looks reasonably nice and the location is quite good.

GE

[Member #4491]

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

[GoodEnough]

I would if it was remotely worth to remember. I did at least learn not to write that the post is pointless, because then it gets deleted. Never plead guilty.

Speaking of moderation, what ever happened to all the ROD recommendations that used to flatter me and other posters in our virgin years on ISG?

This thread is for Philippine Residency and / or Permanent Visa, so in order to not risk deletion again I toss in a question; does anyone know where I can rent a four or five star apartment in either Davao or Cebu? I want privacy and prefer a private pool. Maybe some web site that advertise short term rental of more exclusive apartments in the lovely and sunny land of the Philippines?

All the best, Barba.

PS.

This post is not pointless. It is just hard to see the meaning of parts of it.

DS

There's nothing I can think of here that would be appropriate to a gentleman of your refined tastes, unless you can rent one of the newer condos sprouting like mushrooms after a rain. However, for very little, you could rent a two bedroom unit at Red Knight Gardens; the setting is lovely though the furniture looks like it was purchased for very little circa 1965. Then, you could toss out all of their crappy furniture and spend a couple of thousand dollars furnishing it to your tastes. You would then have a great place with a pool.

GE

[Member #4491]

B: Send it to me in PM, I didn't get to read it.

I would if it was remotely worth to remember. I did at least learn not to write that the post is pointless, because then it gets deleted. Never plead guilty.

Speaking of moderation, what ever happened to all the ROD recommendations that used to flatter me and other posters in our virgin years on ISG?

This thread is for Philippine Residency and / or Permanent Visa, so in order to not risk deletion again I toss in a question; does anyone know where I can rent a four or five star apartment in either Davao or Cebu? I want privacy and prefer a private pool. Maybe some web site that advertise short term rental of more exclusive apartments in the lovely and sunny land of the Philippines?

All the best, Barba.

PS.

This post is not pointless. It is just hard to see the meaning of parts of it.

DS

[WestCoast1]

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B: Send it to me in PM, I didn't get to read it.

[Member #4491]

You've got to be kidding! Deleted a post from Barba? He is in the Pantheon of Great Contributors in this forum.

I am slipping.

Now and then we discuss buying house in for example Davao, and one important aspect that is good to remember is if the area has been analyzed for land slides. Just some days ago a friend of mine looked at a house priced at 6 000 000 PHP and by coincidence found out that the land was not investigated in any way prior to the build, and that there had been a small slide in one corner of the lot. The rush sale was in fact not motivated by an urgent need to leave Davao but rather an urgent need to get this potential catastrophe out of the hands of the owner that built the house on that slippery slope. This is maybe obvious for most, but my friend simply did not think about this aspect at first, since this house was quite a pearl. Who builds a 6 million peso house on a potential land slide?

I once looked at a really nice small resort on Talicud for 2 000 000 PHP. Seemed to be quite a bargain, but I was convinced by a friend to look further into the erosion in one side of the lot. Every time I pass that lot, another chunk of the rock has fallen into the water, and sooner or later it will affect the foundation of the house closest to this side.

Be aware, gents. Both of how wet the area is after the monsoon and how stable the foundation is.

Barba

[Questor55]

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You've got to be kidding! Deleted a post from Barba? He is in the Pantheon of Great Contributors in this forum.

[Member #4491]

Define waste. It was a joke and my 667:th post to get me off the evil number.

Ok here is a useful advice; if you start an export firm and hire 10 persons (temporarily) you can get one year work and residential visa. Will not cost you so many thousand pesos if you have friends, and easier than extensions.

Barba

[Member #4491]

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[Mc Don]

I was just busy and lazy so I am not a good example of a model visitor to Phil.

B

LOL, is anyone on this board? .