If an American wants to live in the Philippines what is required?

Answer 1

There are severe restrictions placed on American's living in the Philippines. Up to 21 days does not require anything other than a passport. If you want to stay for an extended time you will need to acquire a special Tourist Visa while you are still in the U.S. You must go to your local Philippines Embassy in person to acquire it. There are only 3 in the U.S.:

Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago
30 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.chicagopcg.com/contact.html
Email: [e-mail]

Embassy of the Philippines
1600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington DC 20036
Washington DC
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org

Philippines Mission to the United Nations in New York
556 5th Avenue
NY 10036 | (Between 45th and 46th)
New York
New York
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.un.int/philippines
Email: [e-mail]

Call first as it usually takes 2 days to get a Visa although New York will issue one the same day in some cases so the others probably will also. The Visa will last for a total of 59 days.

Once you go beyond that you must apply for extensions while you are actually in the Philippines. In order to retire to the Philippines there are a number of special requirements. While considered a visitor you can not own property or even have a bank account. To retire here are the requirements:

All applicants must open a US dollar time deposit for a term of 6 months at the Bank of Commerce, Chinatrust (Phils.) Commercial Bank, Equitable PCI Bank or Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company. The amounts of deposits are as follows:

US $ 1,500.00 for former/overseas Filipinos
US $ 50,000.00 for those 50 years old and above
US $ 75,000.00 for those 35 to 49 years

And then:
Step 2: Bank Sends PRA Certification of Inward Remittance.

Step 3: Applicant Goes to Foreign Service Post for Authentication of Documents and Applies for Tourist Visa

Medical Examination form duly authenticated by the Foreign Service Post ( valid for 6 months)
Police Clearance from home country duly authenticated by the Foreign Service
Authenticated Marriage contract if spouse is joining applicant
Authenticated Birth Certificate if dependent is joining applicant
Fees:
Authentication : US $ 25.00
Visa (single entry) : US $30.00

Step 4: Applicant Submits the Following to the CRA

PRA application form with six pieces of 2 x 2 photographs and 6 pieces of 1 x 1 photographs
Valid passport
Medical Examination Form No. 11 accomplished by a licensed physician from the applicants place of origin, duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post or PRA Medical Certificate (RSSC Form #002) accomplished by a licensed physician in the Philippines.
Police Clearance issued abroad and duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post, or National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines valid for at least 6 months
Certification by a PRA shortlisted bank of the requisite deposit amount of US$1,500.00, US$50,000 or US$75,000.00 whichever is applicable.
If the spouse is joining the applicant, original copy of Marriage Contract if the applicant's marriage was solemnized in the Philippines or original copy of Marriage Certificate duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate nearest to the applicant's residence abroad if the marriage was contracted abroad.
If dependent/s is/are joining the applicant, original copy of Birth Certificate/s of dependent/s born in the Philippines or Birth Certificate/s or Household Register duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate nearest the applicant's residence abroad
Photographs, 1" × 1" and 2" × 2", six (6) pieces each.
Payment of a total of US$2,000.00 (for 35 to 49 years of age) of US$1,500.00 (for 50 years and above) as service and processing fees and US$1,500.00 for former and overseas Filipinos.

One-Time Fees

Principal - US$1,500.00
Spouse/Dependent - US$300 each
I.D. Card Renewal - US$10.00

Step 5: If Application is Approved, PRA, Endorses an Approval to Bureau of Immigration for Issuance of SRRV

Visit the Official Website of the Philippine Retirement Authority for more information.
http://www.pra-visa.com/

My husband(?) has been there for 4 months. This is his 2nd trip. All I have to say is good luck and if you've never been there try it out first. I know I could never live there I admit it I am way too spoiled.

Answer 2

If ur planning to retire in the Philippines. The Philippine government through Philippine Retirement Authority offers a Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) with multiple entry privileges to all former overseas Filipino workers and foreigners who wish to settle in the Philippines. For more information visit this site....http://www.plra.gov.ph/main/

Answer 3

My question is if anyone can help me i was told that is I get my visa that id need a return ticket now i am planning on getting a one way ticket there But as soon as i get there im going to the Embassy there in the Philippines to see and get my visa extended But i also going to get married there and retire there to .Now has anyone who has applied for a visa been told that they need a return ticket See i was told by the Philippine Airlines that if i had a Visa i wont need a return ticket but yes with a passport you do need a return ticket .if anyone can help me please do see i want to fly back on July 31 and i need help and info pls e mail me at [e-mail] I dont want to have to buy a return ticket
Thank You

Answer 4

some americans are extending their tourist visas every couple months and leaving the country once a year. from what I have read, it seems to be working for them.

Answer 5

you need a philippine visa.

Answer 6

Check out the travel services under http://www.cebutravelsite.com or email [e-mail]

Answer 7

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Retiring-To-Philippines/

Answer 8

Money