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Are you an Expat?

Henry administering Reflexology on my foot.

What is an expat? Is it an insult to be called an expatriate? Do you think you are an expat? Well, I’m here to tell you what an expat really is. No, i’m kidding. There are no clear cut rules on this, especially in every day language.

But there is a difference between a visitor and an expat. There are some very knowledge visitors and then there are some that think they know a lot more than they do. I find that few expats are as hostile toward the Philippines as some visitors tend to be.

Foreigners Required to Register With Barangay

Norwegian and Filipino Couple

The idea is having foreigners register and get ID cards from barangay captains offices in Cebu City.

Traveling With a Filipino

At the Airport in Bangkok

Almost 22,000 Filipino were prevented from leaving the Philippines from August to December. The Philippines is reacting to pressure to reduce human trafficking.

Extensions at BI 16 or 24 Months

Bureau of Immigration Banneer

Extension policy in the Philippines has changed. Though the changes are murky, we will simplify them for you. Well, we will try.

Bogo City VISA Service

Jessie

VISA Service Are you looking for an agent to handle your VISA extensions at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration?   I can’t do it but my girlfriend Jessie can and will.   She will be making two trips per month to Mandaue Immigration.  If you’re living in Bogo City or Northern Cebu Province, you can save yourself…

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Visa Run in Six Months

Time for me to start planning for my exit from the Philippines. Visitors can stay for 16 months but then most leave the country for three days. Help me plan my next visa run!

Philippines Experience: Basic Expat Training Manual