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• April 23, 2011, interior designer writes: re welcome to post again, I'm glad you came back with these details to let us know

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• April 1, 2011, angel writes: hello, i would just like to ask how much did you pay for the extension of tourist visa for every 2 months? thank you..
• April 2, 2011, Jan writes: All information about the costs of extending visa can be found on the Department of Immigration website. Fees might change from time to time, so better check what is written on the website.
• September 5, 2011, Jason writes: Hi, My family and I are coming to the Philippines for a surprise 40th B'Day for a friend. We will be there for 10 days. I'm chasing Visa information.... I've been getting different stories from diferent websites. Is it true that you don't need a Visa if staying less than 21 days? Is there any cost for entering the country? If we do require Visa's are we able to get them before we leave or should we just wait and get them on arrival? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Jason
• September 5, 2011, Jan writes: Hi Jason, If you plan to stay below 21 days, NO visa is needed.

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• September 17, 2011, ian writes: Does anyone know more about SRRV ? I wish to come April 2012 under this but its confusing since you have be in Philippines to finish application for this, so how you get in without it?
• September 18, 2011, Jan writes: Hi Ian, Did you check the SRRV website? check SRRV here That's the place to get the information.

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• March 23, 2010, computer service san antonio writes: Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much for this post. this is just the thing I needed to see
• March 24, 2010, Jan writes: You are welcome. If you need to know more, just ask me and I will try to answer your questions.
• April 12, 2010, donalyn writes: Actually, this post is half true.I think busses and jeepneys specially in Makati don't just stop and load/unload everywhere. Internet access is fast enough in Cebu(a province in Visayas) and other major provinces in the Philippines. Philippines do have breath-taking sceneries like in Boracay and Baguio making it a good place to retire. It is easy to live here but assure all legal documents to enjoy your retirement in the island.
• April 12, 2010, Jan writes: You probably didn't read my post well enough. I didn't mention traffic in Makati, but the Philippines in general. High speed internet in not available in the Philippines at all. With High speed internet I mean a download connection of 8Mb (not mb) or higher. If it is available: the price is exorbitant high as well.
• September 30, 2010, Greg writes: Great info!
• February 23, 2011, baby back packs writes: You said it, they love it here specially the retirees. They're just touring here and meet new people. Province is much peaceful and less traffic.
• March 6, 2011, teri green writes: Philippines is indeed on of the top countries competing in terms of retirement overseas, the climate, beaches, and low cost of living are exceptional. It has been tagged also as "You can live like a king here". Imagine your $1.00 is equal P/43.00
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