I am in similar situation but live in the UK. My "girl" says I should come with her to the Visa service place as otherwise she will be denied. Anybody know the chances of her getting tourist visa to visit UK?
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I am in similar situation but live in the UK. My "girl" says I should come with her to the Visa service place as otherwise she will be denied. Anybody know the chances of her getting tourist visa to visit UK?
WL,
We've tried for many years to get my wife's sister(s) over here. but no dice.
From what I know it sounds like a fiance visa may be your best route.
Of course, that would only work for your girl, not all three of them.
;-(
[QUOTE=Wander Luster]
... I want a girlfriend from the Phils to visit me on a tourist visa. In fact, I may want her sister or friend to come along as well ...[/QUOTE]
WL:
With all due respect, why do you wanna invite somebody from the Philippines? Wouldn't it be wiser (and more economical) to spend that money for your own trips to Manila?
Of course it is your money and your private decision, so no insult, just curiousity! However, I am eager to understand the reasons for such kind of charity, but I have to admit, until now without the slightest success! Maybe you can enlighten me?
Cheers - Hesekiels
[QUOTE=BigSmile]I am in similar situation but live in the UK. My "girl" says I should come with her to the Visa service place as otherwise she will be denied. Anybody know the chances of her getting tourist visa to visit UK?[/QUOTE]
It is a right pain in the arse!
A friend of mine wanted to bring her Thai boyfriend over to meet the parents etc a while back and it was a bloody nightmare. He had to provide all sorts of paperwork, financials, his father's will (to prove he would inherit some land) etc etc.
Further, my friend had to provide payslips for the last umpteen months from both herself and her mother.
After months (and her having to take a couple of trips out there to help out) the interview finally rolled round. The 2 of them walk in, are immediately separated and with no further preamble "Are you pregnant?"
Eventually (I seem to recall the whole process took at least 4 months) he was granted a 6 month tourist visa. The odd thing was, the embassy also gave him a letter and told him he had to present it to the BKK embassy within 3 months of departure or he'd never get a visa from them again - so effectively he wound up with a 3 month visa. I've no idea why the embassy took that approach.
Frankly, this could all be made a lot easier. They could have the current system, but have a fast track bond system - hand em £10k along with maybe a criminal records check or something and you are all good. You don't get your £10k back until she's left the country. I read Australia has a scheme like that somewhere, but only for family members.
Ah shite, just realized this is a Philippines thread and I've spouted off about the British embassy in Thailand. Don't worry, I am sure that the embassy in Manilla will expend considerable energies making sure that noone in there will be any happier than anyone in Bangkok.
[QUOTE=Hesekiels]
Wouldn't it be wiser (and more economical) to spend that money for your own trips to Manila?
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I'd say the primary advantage is that you don't have to take any holidays from work. Most of us only get 4 weeks a year - 6 if you are lucky.
[QUOTE=Blunderer]I'd say the primary advantage is that you don't have to take any holidays from work. Most of us only get 4 weeks a year - 6 if you are lucky.[/QUOTE]Hesekiels,
Blunderer is spot on. That's exactly why. And as for more than one girl, why not spread the wealth and help out another PH girl and a male friend of mine in the US who would also like the idea. I'm job hunting right now, and expect to soon take a job with THREE weeks vaca. Very normal vaca time or usa.
I had an interesting instant messaging chat with the former GM of my company in Cebu last night. She got some sort of short term Visa through the US company she works for in Manila and is going to the LA. Not a big company.
Interestingly, she told me that others from her office who are also college educated and in her words "look like models" were denied (she is only a 7 looks-wise).
She seemed to think it was her superior communication skils-- which she does have-- that got her past the US official. I got a laugh out of that. Also, don't know why "attractiveness" would HELP get a visa.
To me there's one thing that this very smart young woman overlooked: she's married with a PH husband also in a good job and 2 young kids. Her co-workers are SINGLE.
So, clearly they are worried about the risk if a SINGLE girl from phils going to usa.
Clearly, this is all not worth it I think!
I wonder if it's any different with tourist visa's for citizens of South American countries (a 25 year old live in girlfriend from Columbia is sounding very good right now). Or what about the Ukraine or Russia? My guess is that US will treat all girls coming from poor countries the same.
Oh, and I read a post on another site by a guy that had a girlfriend that was a student and from a non Western country and had FINISHED her US education time and still had time on her visa. Hmmmm, maybe I should hang out at a college with a lot of international students (some from Phils for example). Trouble is, most of those students are rich even though from poor country and don't need a helping hand from an American.
Cheers.
[QUOTE=Blunderer]I'd say the primary advantage is that you don't have to take any holidays from work. Most of us only get 4 weeks a year - 6 if you are lucky.[/QUOTE]Yes, Blunderer, that's indeed a valid and convincing argument!
Cheers,
Hesekiels
I will be in philippines in a couple of month so i am looking for a hotel to stay in. I have read alot about Pension Houses and hotels but what is the difference?
Thanks for all you help guys
Good question and I'm not sure I have the right answer. I'd say the pensions are simpler, cheaper and more likely to NOT allow ladies of the night.
Some of the pensions in Cebu have a sign in the lobby that says no guests, but someone once asserted this is simply to avoid having a bunch of guys having a drinking party or card game late at night.
The pension in Malate, Manila that has a Starbucks next door is not girl friendly. This is unfortunate because it has a certain charm about it.
X Man
[QUOTE=Professional]I will be in philippines in a couple of month so i am looking for a hotel to stay in. I have read alot about Pension Houses and hotels but what is the difference?
Thanks for all you help guys[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=X Man]Sounds like great information, but if you were in a foreign country other than Philippines, I imagine you'd have to deal with a language other than English. Any specific country recommendation? I guess the obvious place would be Thailand.[/QUOTE]Singapore!
Thank you!
[QUOTE=X Man]Good question and I'm not sure I have the right answer. I'd say the pensions are simpler, cheaper and more likely to NOT allow ladies of the night.
Some of the pensions in Cebu have a sign in the lobby that says no guests, but someone once asserted this is simply to avoid having a bunch of guys having a drinking party or card game late at night.
The pension in Malate, Manila that has a Starbucks next door is not girl friendly. This is unfortunate because it has a certain charm about it.
X Man[/QUOTE]
Regarding procedures for getting her to the U.S., etc.
[url]http://www.everlastinglove.com/visa.htm[/url]
[QUOTE=X Man]Good question and I'm not sure I have the right answer. I'd say the pensions are simpler, cheaper and more likely to NOT allow ladies of the night.
Some of the pensions in Cebu have a sign in the lobby that says no guests, but someone once asserted this is simply to avoid having a bunch of guys having a drinking party or card game late at night.
The pension in Malate, Manila that has a Starbucks next door is not girl friendly. This is unfortunate because it has a certain charm about it.
X Man[/QUOTE]Interesting because I have stayed at Malate Pension house 2 x in the last year I did not have any problems with bringing ladies in or (girl friendly). My last stay there was December 06.
[QUOTE=Professional]I will be in philippines in a couple of month so i am looking for a hotel to stay in. I have read alot about Pension Houses and hotels but what is the difference?
Thanks for all you help guys[/QUOTE]
If you try hard and REALLY want to save money you may be able to stay in an "upscale" boarding house. I know that the owner of the Sun Star owns one and a 30 year old highly educatate filapina friend of my stayed for a couple months.
Very tough to find discount on shourt term. 6 months is usually shortes.
One trick I learned is to check out some of the hotels near downtown (Colon). They will protect you like a prince and just don't walk around at night. I actually stayed at one near the famous streat near the basketball courts Z.... that was like $12 for a very clean, great room. Just take taxis...you'll save a lot from being uptown.
I have NEVER heard of ANY hotel or pension that would turn away a girl that is with you. MY MO is always to walk quickly past the reception while joking with the girl and she may as well be a friend..they don't know or care. I've stayed in at least 10 of the medium to inexpensive hotels in uptown. Brought girls back over 100 times.
Brothers,
Which country do you think offers the best combination of scuba diving and pussy? Thailand? Philippines? Indonesia? Elsewhere?