moving to the Philippines

being an expat in the Philippines and having questions about it

December 1, 2011
being an expat in the Philippines and having questions about it

If you like to become an expat in the Philippines or you like to move here for other reasons you will have many questions, for sure. Searching the internet to get those answers is one possibility, ask around on forums is an other way to get your answers. For this reason this website has...

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visa issues in the Philippines

June 21, 2010
visa issues in the Philippines

Many visitors to this website ask me about the possibilities to get an extended visa aside from the ordinary tourist visa. I’ll explain the most common visas here. Upon arrival in the Philippines (almost) every tourist gets a 21 day visa to stay at no cost. Once in the Philippines this tourist visa can...

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finding job in the Philippines

September 15, 2009
finding job in the Philippines

Finding employment in the Philippines is difficult. It is for Filipinos, but even more for foreigners. Wages are low, compared to US or European standards. And there is the Philippine law about hiring employees. Companies in the Philippines are allowed to hire foreigners but only if that same job cannot be done by a...

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medical insurance is a must

September 3, 2009
medical insurance is a must

When someone moves to the Philippines, or to other 3rd world countries, it is almost an obligation to have a good health insurance plan. Costs for medical treatment and medicines are high and they will take a lot from your savings or small pension. A few days ago I received an e-mail from a...

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Medical insurance, Medicare, Health insurance in the Philippines for expats

May 19, 2009

This post consists of three pages. On the bottom you will find links to the next pages. One of the first and most asked questions from people who want to move and stay in the Philippines is about their health and the insurance to cover the expenses. In the Philippines there’s no obligation (by...

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About retiring in the Philippines

March 16, 2009
About retiring in the Philippines

In the Philippines you may find lots of US citizens, thousands of Europeans, Australians and people from all around the world. Who and why do people come to the Philippines ?? Share and Enjoy

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Why moving to / retiring in the Philippines?

March 15, 2009
Why moving to / retiring in the Philippines?

On several websites I have found a number of reasons if someone should retire in the Philippines or not. Here is a shortened mixed list of these reasons. Some truly hit home while some are mere exaggerations. You be the judge. Advise: Read this article with a smile. So let us start and look...

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renting or buying a house in the Philippines

March 4, 2009

I’m writing today about renting or buying a house to live in. Moving to the Philippines requires a lot of things to take care for. One of the very important things is where you are going to live. If you are a millionaire like Bill Gates, you Share and Enjoy

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getting Emily at the airport

October 8, 2008
getting Emily at the airport

200 signatures and stamps….. ……..and a lot of bureaucracy….. “Welcome to the Philippines“ Share and Enjoy

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the last weeks in Holland

September 30, 2008

HECTIC, …very hectic…… The last few weeks before our departure to the Philippines were very busy. Because we have decided that we wouldn?t ship all our furniture to the PI because they are quit large and heavy items and the costs for shipping was to much. We decided that we would buy new furniture...

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preparing to leave the Netherlands

August 23, 2008

The time to make final plans and schedule our relocation has come. First we have to decide if we were going to bring all our furniture, so we asked for quotations for the move by sea container. Share and Enjoy

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why leaving the Netherlands

July 22, 2008

Until february 2007 I was a full time employee at Fujitsu-Siemens Computers in the Netherlands. I was responsible for the customer care services, more specific at the customer complaints department. During 2006, Fujitsu-Siemens Computers decided to outsource these and other activities. There wasn’t an other position available for me, so I got unemployed. Several...

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