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[SEAtraveller]

For me personally I would need US $3000+ a month to retire in PH for the lifestyle I would have to have. Of course it would be a better lifestyle than I have in America or why move? It would include having a maid / cook and a masseuse on call every night. Condo rent would be P45 k+ a month. Rent would be higher in BGC.

With that sort of money, why wouldn't you retire in South America or the Caribbean somewhere? Or do you just have yellow / Asian fever?

[Dg8787]

Thank you for the reply. I have more than enough money to live in Asia for the next 10 years, I was just not finding the visa that would allow me to establish at least 6 months in the PI. Although I have no money issues, I'd love to make my money go a little further. Thailand is a no go now. Vietnam is to crowded for me. Cambodia is to dirty for me. The PI is in my top 3 of places I would find acceptable to live.

You haven't given any specifics for anyone to truly give you an answer. This is called GIGO. Garbage in garbage out. What's does enough money mean? Some come to PH with $600 a month thinking that is enough money to live on, then find out it is not enough.

For me personally I would need US $3000+ a month to retire in PH for the lifestyle I would have to have. Of course it would be a better lifestyle than I have in America or why move? It would include having a maid / cook and a masseuse on call every night. Condo rent would be P45 k+ a month. Rent would be higher in BGC.

[Wicked Roger]

That was my point: you don't have to leave the country for any of the extensions. Just keep applying for them and a ACR Card at your nearest BOI office.

Cheers. G.

And in the long run much cheaper than a plane ticket etc. Extensions are easy and cheap, ACR is fine and then you can chose if you want to leave the country or not for a few days.

[PilotPaul]

That was my point: you don't have to leave the country for any of the extensions. Just keep applying for them and a ACR Card at your nearest BOI office.

Cheers. G.

Exactly. But I was travelling regularly to HK anyway.

[Diglerni]

What is not cheap about Thailand? My rent has been $125 for the last 10 years. When I retire in 20 years or so, I might ball out with a $300 place. I recently met a chick with a brand new 1 BR condo overlooking the water for less than $200.

Well I do believe that you found the Holy grail then. What part of Thailand are you in? I assume not Bkk. The baht is way to strong on conversions right now, so the dollar is not going that far. I was just there and a lot of people are moving out of Thailand due to the poor conversion.

[Goferring]

Easy to slip a side trip to HK every 59 days. And the counter starts again.

That was my point: you don't have to leave the country for any of the extensions. Just keep applying for them and a ACR Card at your nearest BOI office.

Cheers. G.

[Mr Enternational]

Fair question. I'm looking to fall off the grid for a little bit, but also be in a spot that I can have some fun when I feel the urge to hump something. I've been to almost every Asian country and Philippines really meets the cost per living vs fun debate. If Thailand was cheaper I would for site choose there.

What is not cheap about Thailand? My rent has been $125 for the last 10 years. When I retire in 20 years or so, I might ball out with a $300 place. I recently met a chick with a brand new 1 BR condo overlooking the water for less than $200.

[Diglerni]

Simple question, why would you want to stay more than 59 days in AC? Please enlighten on us on what we are missing out on.

Fair question. I'm looking to fall off the grid for a little bit, but also be in a spot that I can have some fun when I feel the urge to hump something. I've been to almost every Asian country and Philippines really meets the cost per living vs fun debate. If Thailand was cheaper I would for site choose there. I don't like Vietnam or Cambodia for a place to live. Manilla is to much for me to take. Cebu didn't like it. AC is fairly cheap and I'm a simple guy who just wants to have some fun and enjoy life. Plus I do very well in AC with the girls I bring back. Got to go where you feel the happiest.

[BrainDrain]

Note: The said periods shall be counted from the date of the applicant's latest recorded arrival..

Easy to slip a side trip to HK every 59 days. And the counter starts again.

[Engine Driver]

On my last trip I overheard several guys talking about living in AC, how? I am only 47 so I can't retire there, and doing some research the longest I can stay is 59 days. How are some of you guys getting away with staying in AC?

Simple question, why would you want to stay more than 59 days in AC? Please enlighten on us on what we are missing out on.

[GreenBud]

- Spoke with a doorgirl at Centauro. She said all the girls were out of jail. She said the cops asked for 1. 5 million. The owner paid 1. 2 million.

- Of course there's dubious looking girls in AC. 14? Bar managers setting you up? I should stop commenting on hyperboles.

- Yes, I should also stop commenting on the Penthouse Forum stuff.

[Diglerni]

Believe or not but some people save their money for early retirement.

Some invest their money early.

Some have early retirement pension plans.

Some have monthly income.

Some are just bull shitters.

Do more research and you will find longer stays are possible.

Thank you for the reply. I have more than enough money to live in Asia for the next 10 years, I was just not finding the visa that would allow me to establish at least 6 months in the PI. Although I have no money issues, I'd love to make my money go a little further. Thailand is a no go now. Vietnam is to crowded for me. Cambodia is to dirty for me. The PI is in my top 3 of places I would find acceptable to live.

[Dg8787]

I value a nice hottie and good food. Economy plus airline tickets and mid priced hotels allows me to experience more time in that wet warm V along with a full tummy!

[Diglerni]

The Philippines has perhaps the best Visa allowances of anywhere, certainly in Asia. A tourist visa can be extended up to 36 months depending on your citizenship. There is a process to follow but it's hardly onerous.

https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/extensionofstay

"How long can I extend my in the Philippines?

Under Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003, non-visa required national may extend their stay up to thirty six (36) months while visa required national may extend their stay up to twenty four (24) months.

Note: The said periods shall be counted from the date of the applicant's latest recorded arrival. ".

Thank you for your kind reply. I will do more research, I just wasn't making sense of what I was seeing on the net.

[Dg8787]

On my last trip I overheard several guys talking about living in AC, how? I am only 47 so I can't retire there, and doing some research the longest I can stay is 59 days. How are some of you guys getting away with staying in AC?

Believe or not but some people save their money for early retirement.

Some invest their money early.

Some have early retirement pension plans.

Some have monthly income.

Some are just bull shitters.

Do more research and you will find longer stays are possible.