Expat Bill
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Changes in Obtaining a Philippine Tourist Visa Extension and ECC
Recent changes in the Philippine tourist visa and possible future changes.
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1. This informative video provides a comprehensive guide on obtaining a Philippine Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) and extending your tourist visa. Viewers will learn about the necessary requirements, the application process, and essential tips to ensure a smooth experience. Whether you are planning to stay longer in the Philippines or need to understand the legalities of your stay, this video is an invaluable resource. #PhilippinesVisa #ECC #TravelTips
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My Philippine tourist visa is up
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My Philippine tourist visa is up - time to leave the Philippines Support the channel click the heart-shaped dollar sign under the video 🤟🏻 After almost three years my Philippine tourist visa is almost expired and its time to leave the Philippines. Subscribe: @imexpatbill Expat bill is all about how life is living in the Philippines as a foreigner. 💰Need to Send Money to the Philippines? 💰 The b...
Ordered a Curve Monitor Online
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Staying Healthy In the Philippines
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Feast Like A Viking At The Bacolod City SM Vikings Buffet!
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How to Live In the Philippines before Retirement
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Top Gym Spot In The City
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How to handle brownouts in the Philippines
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Living on 800 dollars a month in the Philippines
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Like the video? Want to support the channel? Please give me a Super Thanks by clicking the heart-shaped dollar sign under the video 🤟🏼 Can you live on 800 dollars a month in the Philippines? I have created a cost of living budget that for a single person would allow for a decent life in the Philippines. Subscribe: @imexpatbill 💰Need to Send Money to the Philippines? 💰 The best way is Remitly - ...
Beef Birria Tacos at Pasabor in Bacolod City
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Hunt for the Best pizza in Philippines
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Unlocking The Power Of Education In The Philippines
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Expat Bill channel Intro
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My Yamaha Mio Gear S First Checkup
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Expats Broke in the Philippines
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Good Friday Procession 2024: A Spectacular Display Of Faith And Tradition!
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Good Friday Procession 2024: A Spectacular Display Of Faith And Tradition!
Yamaha Mio GEAR S Review for Beginners
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Yamaha Mio GEAR S Review for Beginners
Buying a Scooter in the Philippines
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Buying a Scooter in the Philippines
How to Convert Foreign Drivers License to Philippine Drivers License
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How to Convert Foreign Drivers License to Philippine Drivers License
L'Fisher Rooftop Pool Party
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L'Fisher Rooftop Pool Party
Bacolaodiat 2024 Dragon Fantasy Fashion Show
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Bacolaodiat 2024 Dragon Fantasy Fashion Show
24 hours in Sipalay City Philippines
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24 hours in Sipalay City Philippines
GoPro Battery Emergency
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GoPro Battery Emergency
Road Trip to Sipalay
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Road Trip to Sipalay
Unwind At Balay Busay - A Relaxing Mountain Retreat For Locals And Tourists
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Unwind At Balay Busay - A Relaxing Mountain Retreat For Locals And Tourists
3 Emotional Stages of an Philippine Expat
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3 Emotional Stages of an Philippine Expat
How to make Computer Table at Home
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How to make Computer Table at Home
Installing Internet in the Philippines
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Installing Internet in the Philippines
Saving Face Culture in the Philippines
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Saving Face Culture in the Philippines
Bug Out Bag Essentials in a Foreign Country
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Bug Out Bag Essentials in a Foreign Country

Комментарии

  • @bernardtan1
    @bernardtan1 4 дня назад

    Mine is the matte brown the GEAR S I've bought a top box for it already a 45 liters to place my helmet inside etc. Planning to attach MDL (mini driving lights) for brighter headlights. Initially I was aiming for a Honda Beat V3 but discovered it has RUST issues on its FRAMES & battery location is under the footboard which is terrible.

  • @GordonKistler-ns2df
    @GordonKistler-ns2df 24 дня назад

    Looks like something you would get in Compton or hellos

  • @LiveTalkVanLifeandTravel
    @LiveTalkVanLifeandTravel Месяц назад

    Filipinos rent houses like that for about 1000p 20usd

  • @iftikhkhan253
    @iftikhkhan253 Месяц назад

    House need mosquitoes and bugs net outside of windows.

  • @StormyJoe1999
    @StormyJoe1999 Месяц назад

    what is an lto portal ? do you mean online?

  • @josepanicucci8591
    @josepanicucci8591 Месяц назад

    PH is heaven on earth for rich Filipinos only & not for foreigners to settle foreigners in PH can't own properties full business ownership & have very limited rights foreigners can be naturalized PH citizens if born & raised in PH like the prominent Spanish Ayala family which is not the case of newcomers

  • @rosalinaquattlebaum2686
    @rosalinaquattlebaum2686 Месяц назад

    Are you sure its not hunted lol

  • @dodgesportsman772
    @dodgesportsman772 Месяц назад

    Crime must be really bad if you need all those bars and heavy doors... Scary

  •  Месяц назад

    the most am renting this dilapidated shack for is 2500 pesos

  • @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina
    @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina Месяц назад

    Is that background Bill from that restaurant from Cauayan Negros Occidental ?

  • @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina
    @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina Месяц назад

    I would like to live here for good in the Philippines. I’m retired USA Army . My wife and I are still building our house here in Bacolod

  • @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina
    @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina Месяц назад

    I got a 1 year visa and I’ve been here since April 4 of this year . And I’ve heard here and there that I need to exit the country like buying a ticket to the next Asian country . My wife being a Filipino that we have been married for 3 years now.

  • @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina
    @Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina Месяц назад

    Whats the official website for the LTO ?

  • @jeffreyd508
    @jeffreyd508 Месяц назад

    I see it can be done online now If I want to stay six months, after my first 30 days, can I skip right to a two month or six extension if I get the ACR card right away, or is it mandatory that I do the first extension of 29 days, THEN I can do the two/six month extension?

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill Месяц назад

      You have to do the given 30 days upon arrival and the 29 day extension, then you get your arc card in the 2 extension after the 59 days.

  • @rogerwilco4736
    @rogerwilco4736 Месяц назад

    That's not living $800 a month will provide a boring existence

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill Месяц назад

      It really depends on your attitude and what you are willing to sacrifice and what you are not willing to give up. I did mention that 800 was the bare minimum for a monthly budget.

  • @CarlosAlberto-ii1li
    @CarlosAlberto-ii1li Месяц назад

    Why are you asking us.

  • @kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy
    @kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy 2 месяца назад

    what airlines do you use, the price you mentioned seems like a good price

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill Месяц назад

      I really use any airline that is cheaper, do the usual, expedia, cheapo air, skiplagged, I will fly and connect anywhere as long as its not China. Used China airlines, and had to connect in Beijing, never again.

  • @randyp90us
    @randyp90us 2 месяца назад

    Been here 2.5 years. Got EEC on spot at local CDO BI. No issues.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill Месяц назад

      No issues, there really shouldn't be any.

  • @MrHart450
    @MrHart450 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the upload. Have a safe trip and catch you back in The Philippines next time.

  • @Southeastasiantraveler
    @Southeastasiantraveler 2 месяца назад

    If you are not on a pension and have not served in the military, it costs around $20,000 USD, not a good deal.

    • @alaskanwhiskey
      @alaskanwhiskey 2 месяца назад

      Exactly it's a rip off. Anyone who will sacrifice that with better countries are delusional. I'm a marine corps veteran and still don't see it as a option.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Actually I think if you can prove an income of 800 or more then its only 10K which is still a big amount.

  • @Michail-z7p
    @Michail-z7p 2 месяца назад

    EXCELLENT INFORMATION. YOU ARE A VERY GOOD INFORMANT. GOOD ON YOU!

  • @philippinesandbeyond36
    @philippinesandbeyond36 2 месяца назад

    Unless there has been a recent change, the ECC-A that is required for those on tourist visas to leave the country can only be obtained at your local BI office. Those on certain permanent visas that need to obtain an ECC-B to leave the country , can be acquired online or at the airport .

    • @philippinesandbeyond36
      @philippinesandbeyond36 2 месяца назад

      Above I said that the ECC-A can be obtained at your local BI office, I meant to say at certain BI offices. Not all BI office will issue this type of certificate.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the info.

  • @AmericaManFilipinoWife
    @AmericaManFilipinoWife 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the info i have to leave in February for my visa run.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      You should have no problem.

  • @dannibarber5793
    @dannibarber5793 2 месяца назад

    Don,t believe the blogs ask immigration directly

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      What can I tell you, I went through it.

  • @tabuilder
    @tabuilder 2 месяца назад

    When I first came to the Philippines 14 years ago on a tourist visa every gringo I met had a scene to circumvent the Immigration laws here. I almost got sucked into that neverending cycle. Instead, I did my homework and researched a permanent resident visa. I discovered the PRA Visa program, applied for it, received it, and have never looked back since. It's the best thing I've done here...besides marry my wife.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      I would agree, I would never try to circumvent the immigration laws, if they allow you to stay for three years then stay for three years, if they tell its time to go, then go.

  • @faronray5765
    @faronray5765 2 месяца назад

    Glad I have my 13A.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      You should of have all the expats lined up during covid, many who vowed never to get married, got married because they fear having to go back to their home country.

  • @vidong1704
    @vidong1704 2 месяца назад

    What if you extend thru an agency? Is there an interview also? What if you get your ICC thru an agency? What if you are not married but are living together? Are they going to be pushing you to get married?

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      I would never go through an agency, the process is so simple plus I think its good that you represent yourself. No they are not going to push you to marry, might tell you about the SRRV.

    • @vidong1704
      @vidong1704 2 месяца назад

      @@imexpatbill I respect your preferences but my preference is to always use a third party. More reliable as they have established contacts. Some like it hot, some like it cold.

  • @jameslonergan5840
    @jameslonergan5840 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for your insights and info.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      My pleasure! See ya soon.

  • @pjsmitnl1
    @pjsmitnl1 2 месяца назад

    Thank you, finally some usefull info , so much panic at the moment on RUclips creating click bait

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the encouraging comment and thanks for viewing.

  • @warehouseworkwithkim
    @warehouseworkwithkim 2 месяца назад

    Why is it so hard to get into Philippians yet anybody can go to the United States by just crossing the border and get paid to stay there??

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      That is something I personally have been upsetting to me, why must I jump through hoops trying to get a visa for a Filipinia somebody who I have known for over 10 years yet others are able to stay and go unchecked.

    • @kenmcleod8618
      @kenmcleod8618 2 месяца назад

      Thanks sleepy Joe

    • @vidong1704
      @vidong1704 2 месяца назад

      You mean go the US illegally? You are taking chances. Some 2.3 million illegals were apprehended in 2022 alone. Maybe 30%-40% get in. The rest are caught. And it's no fun living in the country illegally. And fat chance they could ever get a tourist visa to visit the US. Hey, people enter the PH illegally by sea also. Chinese do, Indians do, Indonesians,etc. The PH has no land borders with any country as the US does. So it's not easy to enter. But many are also regularly apprehended. We get tourist visas, retiree visas etc. Yes, we are way more welcome than Filipinos are in the US as tourists.

  • @kyleteme
    @kyleteme 2 месяца назад

    hi, do u need the physical acr card for ecc? I do have photo copies of it though...

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      They did ask for it, but all that information is on file in their system. I am sure for a small fee they will issue a replacement card.

  • @rickyusa1000
    @rickyusa1000 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing your actual experience Bill. There are so many videos about this coming out lately. Lots of the videos have terrifying clickbait titles and some of the videos just seem to be paraphrasing what some other video said. That's a handy cheat sheet they gave you!

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      I guess it's kind of like going across the border of Canada and the USA, most will get a question or two while others might get more questions.

  • @roberthertel5565
    @roberthertel5565 2 месяца назад

    Good info ! Today is the 1st time I heard it's difficult to get your money back if you go for one of those SRRV's now I know why some are reluctant to go for that and it's a valid reason. Thanks for the video Expat Bill and take care :) !

    • @rayintoledocebuphilippines5517
      @rayintoledocebuphilippines5517 2 месяца назад

      I converted my Srrv deposit to a lease - took 2 months

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Yes, I have heard that you can use your deposit for property valued over a certain amount.

    • @MrArcher181
      @MrArcher181 2 месяца назад

      Most guys I know with a SRRV never leave...myself included.

    • @roberthertel5565
      @roberthertel5565 2 месяца назад

      @@rayintoledocebuphilippines5517 that's good to know it can be done, thanks for the info!

  • @rhinorey2791
    @rhinorey2791 2 месяца назад

    i am curious the name of the city you live ? i just ran into this video and curious to learn more. thank you very much for your time.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Bacolod City in the Negros Occidental province. Welcome.

  • @hansreynders6853
    @hansreynders6853 2 месяца назад

    I find "interview" a big word for the simple question of the assessing immigration officer 'if I have family in the Philippines'. With my three lines explanation of my situation it was all good. Actually, when I returned from such visa run before, the immigration officer at the airport asked the same question.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Same here, seemed a simple matter, but the dude after me was in the cubical for about 10 minutes. I think his ARC address didn't line up with his current address or something of that nature. And having been here for many years I know there will a few expats who will come in with attitude.

  • @PhilippinesMyParadise
    @PhilippinesMyParadise 2 месяца назад

    Another interesting video sharing about "Changes in Obtaining a Philippine Tourist Visa Extension and ECC". Have a safe trip back home Bill... Full support already. Good luck & Best regards po/Ned 👍🎉👍

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Thanks looking forward to visiting relativies and voting, then "out the door."

    • @PhilippinesMyParadise
      @PhilippinesMyParadise 2 месяца назад

      @@imexpatbill 🤝

  • @johnnhoj15
    @johnnhoj15 2 месяца назад

    Since getting the scooter, has it gotten you any attention and perhaps some hot fur?

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Naww, there are thousands of scooters, just another in the crowd.lol

  • @fnqwaz5816
    @fnqwaz5816 2 месяца назад

    That's primitive man, you get what you pay for i guess

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      I think the look of the outside puts a lot of people off.

  • @cosmickiwi08
    @cosmickiwi08 2 месяца назад

    I just got my 2 month extension today in Dumaguette, I've been here for 1 year and 10 months. Something seems to be happening with the BI, usually it's a breeze, pay your money, come back in 3 hours and pick up your passport with new extension. Today though it was the usual question, What visa is this for? Tourist for pleasure ma'am. Do you have a wife? No ma'am. Well you've been here for almost 2years, how much travelling around are you still doing? A bit but I live near a beach so no need to travel ma'am. Well Manila has told us you must look at a permanent residence option if you plan on staying longer such as a 13a if you can get married or a SSRV . Well ma'am I'm single so 13a isn't an option and I don't have the money for an SSRV. I thought ma'am that I could extend up to 3 years then leave for a day, come back and start again. We're not sure now Sir, Manila wants more foreigners that plan on staying to be permanent residents. Ok ma'am does that mean I'll have to leave and spend all my money in Thailand? So can I still get future extensions ma'am? It's up to Manila to decide, we'll wait and see. Ok ma'am goodbye. 😢😅?????? So somethins goin down at the BI methinks

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      I went through that yesterday too, it seems if you stay over a year, then you have this interview where they ask those questions. If they lowered the amount of deposit required for non-military people (currently 10K USD) then I think more of us would get SSRV's. I mean very few foreigners ever get that deposit back.

  • @BB-dp4kh
    @BB-dp4kh 2 месяца назад

    An airline ticket for $1200.00 is it direct or has multiple stops

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Gotta stop in Taipei. I saw one dude mention that starting in October, PAL flies direct from Manila to Seattle and he got a round trip for 800 USD.

  • @WinningCoachdotcom
    @WinningCoachdotcom 2 месяца назад

    Bill... I drove uber for 8 years. I was able to save lots of cash and retired at 55. Work nights if possible. You getting your social security now. Are you still have the pizza restaurant?

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      Currently no, but Remy is thinking about starting it back up again.

  • @WinningCoachdotcom
    @WinningCoachdotcom 2 месяца назад

    Bill... I drove uber for 8 years. I was able to save lots of cash and retired at 55. Work nights if possible. You getting your social security now. Are you still have the pizza restaurant?

  • @jksouthern
    @jksouthern 2 месяца назад

    Are you rich?

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      No not all but I am happy with what I got.

  • @119jle
    @119jle 2 месяца назад

    Not me I married my smoking hot model Filipina. I stay here forever. No leaving now

    • @jksouthern
      @jksouthern 2 месяца назад

      Another sugar daddy.

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      I still have connections back home, it's time for visit.

  • @kiko69
    @kiko69 2 месяца назад

    Is the wife going with you?

  • @robertbonanno906
    @robertbonanno906 2 месяца назад

    Hay bro yeah you do have to do the card I just did it, good luck

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      You are right, that's what people are telling me.

  • @pfirem
    @pfirem 2 месяца назад

    Great, will be there one day, Phil from a broken UK 🇬🇧

    • @imexpatbill
      @imexpatbill 2 месяца назад

      The sooner you get here, the better.