[QUOTE=Wazza88]Now be nice.[/QUOTE]
Always nice. Whats wrong with my answer?
Only tried to help. :D
Cheers!
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[QUOTE=Wazza88]Now be nice.[/QUOTE]
Always nice. Whats wrong with my answer?
Only tried to help. :D
Cheers!
[QUOTE=Wazza88]On a more serious note; muff diving should be compatible with your scuba diving as long as you do not forget to take your mask off.[/QUOTE]
I've found the regulator to be a bigger obstacle. I switch to snorkel when I'm topside. Note that some women take it as a comment on their personal hygiene.
I'd also recommend using the muff diver down flag -- it's like a regular one but it has a pink stripe in a field of dark fur.
SbySW
Could someone confirm the current Visa entry requirements for the Philippines.
From memory the standard Visa was for 21 days with immigration officers at most provincial centres having some delegated authority to extend this by 39 days to a maximum of 60 days. Correct? Current cost for that extension?
It seems you definitely need to enter the Philippines with a confirmed departure ticket. Last year I was not allowed to board Cebu Pacific at Singapore unless I had an exit ticket from the Philippines; even though I had a return ticket ex Singapore to my home country.
What are the options, methods, for getting Philippines visa permits for longer than 60 days?
[QUOTE=KongKing]Could someone confirm the current Visa entry requirements for the Philippines.
From memory the standard Visa was for 21 days with immigration officers at most provincial centres having some delegated authority to extend this by 39 days to a maximum of 60 days. Correct? Current cost for that extension?
It seems you definitely need to enter the Philippines with a confirmed departure ticket. Last year I was not allowed to board Cebu Pacific at Singapore unless I had an exit ticket from the Philippines; even though I had a return ticket ex Singapore to my home country.
What are the options, methods, for getting Philippines visa permits for longer than 60 days?[/QUOTE]
Hi,
if you a tourist you can stay up to one year in the PI and can extend evry time and so, I think evry month after 6 month stay, before after evry 2 month if Im not mistaken.
After one year you have to leave the country and can enter again
if you decide to reside there , you can put 50 k US in a bank, show it and then you get resident visa.
if you work in Pi your boss wil help you, there are different types of visa.
if you marry a filipina you can also stay :D (not my piece of cake)
When Im in AC I go to kokomoz, they have a travel agent inside, I give my passportpay 2k somethinn in pesos and get it back in 2 days, they do the visa extention and you dont bothered to go urself to the imigration......
Hope that helps a bit
Blink
[QUOTE=KongKing]Could someone confirm the current Visa entry requirements for the Philippines.
From memory the standard Visa was for 21 days with immigration officers at most provincial centres having some delegated authority to extend this by 39 days to a maximum of 60 days. Correct? Current cost for that extension?
It seems you definitely need to enter the Philippines with a confirmed departure ticket. Last year I was not allowed to board Cebu Pacific at Singapore unless I had an exit ticket from the Philippines; even though I had a return ticket ex Singapore to my home country.
What are the options, methods, for getting Philippines visa permits for longer than 60 days?[/QUOTE]
Blink is right..don't worry too much on Visa...however, get a return ticket and cancel it when you come to Philippines...you can extend your visa every two months or so..some times its 41 days for different countries.
you have to pay 2300 or 2600 pesos to get the extension..get hold of a travel agent ..they will do it for you...
the immigration just wants your pesos every other month and they are ok with it
[QUOTE=KongKing]Could someone confirm the current Visa entry requirements for the Philippines.
From memory the standard Visa was for 21 days with immigration officers at most provincial centres having some delegated authority to extend this by 39 days to a maximum of 60 days. Correct? Current cost for that extension?
What are the options, methods, for getting Philippines visa permits for longer than 60 days?[/QUOTE]
Yes you can apply for an extension upon arrival to 59 days, which costs about $60 USD. Second extension is around $100 USD. As Blink mentions, most travel agencies can handle extensions for a small fee.
[QUOTE=Elvis30]What is the best way to get from Manila to AC? Any suggestions would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
Hi Elvis, as stated in many posts, the most comfortable & convenient way is to get a hotel car or van. Cost around 2500 -2700 each way.
Taxi is slightly dodgy & a little less comfortable.
There is a bus which people on a budget like but i cant stand.
For more detailed info use the thread search.
Welcome & Happy Mongering
Amavida
[QUOTE=KongKing]Could someone confirm the current Visa entry requirements for the Philippines.
From memory the standard Visa was for 21 days with immigration officers at most provincial centres having some delegated authority to extend this by 39 days to a maximum of 60 days. Correct? Current cost for that extension?
It seems you definitely need to enter the Philippines with a confirmed departure ticket. Last year I was not allowed to board Cebu Pacific at Singapore unless I had an exit ticket from the Philippines; even though I had a return ticket ex Singapore to my home country.
What are the options, methods, for getting Philippines visa permits for longer than 60 days?[/QUOTE]Hi KK.
You get a 21 day visa waiver for free on arrival. As of 22nd. January, 2008 a no visa required temporary visitor arriving in the Philippines who wishes to stay more than 21 days but less than 59 days may apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport upon entry. The cost is P3,030 and this includes express and legal research fee.
What is the maximum extension of stay that can be granted?
Foreigners holding temporary visitors' visa pursuant to Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 and aliens under E.O. 408 may extend their stay in the Philippines every 2 months for a total stay of 16 months. Extension of stay after 16 months, up to 24 months need the approval of the Chief of the Immigration Regulation Division. Extension of stay after 24 months need the approval of the Commissioner.
After 6 months in the Philippines you need permission to leave in the form of Immigration Clearence Certificate. It costs P1,000 plus you have to provide 2 (2" x 2") passport style photos and your thumb print. This process takes about 2 hours at the Bureau of Immigration.
Requirement for admission and application of visa waiver is a valid passport (at least 6 months beyond the period of stay), a return/onward ticket and sufficient funds.
Total cost of visa extension in a year is approximately P25,000 plus agent's fees.
If you want to arrange extension yourself, make sure you are wearing long pants and shoes as the Immigration Office won't let you in if you are wearing shorts.
Best of luck, have fun.
Saw this report at another forum.
"A 35 year old Brit has fallen foul of adultery laws in the Philippines
His filopina girlfriend whom he got pregnant was separated from her filopino husband but NOT divorced
Her bitter ex is believed to have tipped off authorities where adultery can be punished with 7 years in jail.
He wants to sue the couple for £6000
The couple were arrested while staying with the girls parents on Sunday
The couple have paid a £470 bond and hope to get bail when it clears.
He met the girl on a internet chatroom."
Is this a common scam in the Philipines?
Is it less likely to happen with bargirls rather than an internet acquaintance?
Expect the country to grind to a halt Sunday morning as most of the male population position themselves in front of the nearest TV and won't be budged. Don't panic as its only the Philippines favourite son Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao in his latest fight against the Mexican Marquez. Just take this into account if you have any unavoidable travel plans as most Pinoy taxi drivers seem to be boxing fanatics! Should be a good and bruising fight (they drew in their last encounter) but the projected possible bout against Ricky Hatton. Now that really would be something! Anyway Pacman for president. Don't laugh. If he carries on winning like he has it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that he might run for elected office and it was not too long ago that they elected their favourite actor! God forbid.
[QUOTE=Sudsoz]Saw this report at another forum.
"A 35 year old Brit has fallen foul of adultery laws in the Philippines
His filopina girlfriend whom he got pregnant was separated from her filopino husband but NOT divorced
Her bitter ex is believed to have tipped off authorities where adultery can be punished with 7 years in jail.
He wants to sue the couple for £6000
The couple were arrested while staying with the girls parents on Sunday
The couple have paid a £470 bond and hope to get bail when it clears.
He met the girl on a internet chatroom."
Is this a common scam in the Philipines?
Is it less likely to happen with bargirls rather than an internet acquaintance?[/QUOTE]
This is old news. It was discussed in these forums a little while ago.
If true, he either really pissed someone off or fell for a one in a million situation. Either way the best thing to do would be pay the 'express fee' & quietly get the hell out of there.
Cheers
Amavida
Not sure you can call this a "scam". A couple of weeks ago there was a prominent story in the paper about a husband going to the police about his wife's adultry. The hotel opened the door and caught them in the act.
I remember being surprised that 1) this is in the paper at all, 2) the hotel opened the door 3) there is a law about such a thing....
The offenders were arrested -- both of them Filipinos btw.
[QUOTE=Sudsoz]Saw this report at another forum.
"A 35 year old Brit has fallen foul of adultery laws in the Philippines
His filopina girlfriend whom he got pregnant was separated from her filopino husband but NOT divorced
Her bitter ex is believed to have tipped off authorities where adultery can be punished with 7 years in jail.
He wants to sue the couple for £6000
The couple were arrested while staying with the girls parents on Sunday
The couple have paid a £470 bond and hope to get bail when it clears.
He met the girl on a internet chatroom."
Is this a common scam in the Philipines?
Is it less likely to happen with bargirls rather than an internet acquaintance?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Gamahucher]Expect the country to grind to a halt Sunday morning as most of the male population position themselves in front of the nearest TV and won't be budged. Don't panic as its only the Philippines favourite son Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao in his latest fight against the Mexican Marquez. Just take this into account if you have any unavoidable travel plans as most Pinoy taxi drivers seem to be boxing fanatics! Should be a good and bruising fight (they drew in their last encounter) but the projected possible bout against Ricky Hatton. Now that really would be something! Anyway Pacman for president. Don't laugh. If he carries on winning like he has it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that he might run for elected office and it was not too long ago that they elected their favourite actor! God forbid.[/QUOTE]
He already ran for election for the Congress seat from his district (General Santos City) about a year ago. He lost to the incumbent in spite of his popularity and it wasn't that close. So it's not a given that he will win if he tries again.
Philippines Black Listed Advice,
I am very paranoid because I meet a girl who worked in congress in Manila, I paid for her to come to borocay, we had a great time, but we argued alot and she sometimes joked she could Black List me, which I just laugh, and said good i can stay here forever.
But now she ignores me on msn messenger, and im paranoid im blacklisted, and that if I return to manila, when I arrive in the airport, they might say I am Banned.
What can I do? Maybe I worry too much?
[QUOTE=Asheron]Philippines Black Listed Advice,
I am very paranoid because I meet a girl who worked in congress in Manila, I paid for her to come to borocay, we had a great time, but we argued alot and she sometimes joked she could Black List me, which I just laugh, and said good i can stay here forever.
But now she ignores me on msn messenger, and im paranoid im blacklisted, and that if I return to manila, when I arrive in the airport, they might say I am Banned.
What can I do? Maybe I worry too much?[/QUOTE]First, how do you know that she works for/in the congress?
Second, what could she blacklist you for? For fucking her or did you promise her something? Maybe she was trying to scare you into a LTR???
Sometimes I laugh when I see reports like this. I think of the marine that took the girl from the bar, fucked her while his friends watch and cheered, and then dumped her on the side of the road. What did he think would come of dumping her out of the van? I think he got what he deserved.
Freebies are great, unless you add the drama. As said many times on this forum, sometimes it is easier to go to the bar and pay them on the way out of the room:D
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
Robb