Hi Mike and Janet ❤️. Mike I use T-Mobile for my phone provider in America. T-Mobile use the same network and cell towers as in Philippines. Had no trouble calling home or receiving calls from USA.
I have T-Mobile here in the US. When I visited my mom in Cebu last October, I tried calling my husband in the US thru my US phone but I made the call through wifi it was free . But you have to switch your phone to airplane mode and make sure uou enable wifi calling in the settings…i was able to talk to my husband longer for free. FYI.
Also, have more than one bank and have staggering expiration dates on your cards that way you will always have access to your money. The Postal Service will not forward mail to an overseas address. IPostal will use DHL., FedEX or whatever. Postmaster here.
Hi Mike, I have been travelling to the Philippines for 6 years. One big help has been in the last 5 years using Wise app and debit card. Highly recommended. I am Australian but most of the things you covered are relevant there also. Good advice overall!
I have no plans to retire to the Philippines, nor have I been! But somehow I ended up in the expats living in the Philippines algorithm after watching some random videos (it's interesting to learn about other countries). I haven't subbed to any of the channels apart from this one. It's good stuff Mike! For me I see it as sharing a lot of wisdom about life in general like retirement planning and I like the way you deliver it. I will say, as someone who has spent the majority of my adult life living in foreign countries (I'm in my 40s now), that from comments I'm reading, it's incredible how many people who spent their whole lives in their home country (apart from holidays) just suddenly leave and literally start a new life in a totally foreign land, without ever of having lived in a foreign country before as a resident. I don't think many people realise how huge that is, with a right of passage that won't always be nice... I guess that's why so many people seemed to get scammed and make other errors that should be easily avoided. It's great channels like this help people in this situation. By the way the bank/credit cards tip was brilliant. So true.
It is a huge undertaking when you move to a new country and it's basically contrary to the one you lived in and a country that is different all together and undeveloped to boot. Yet don't think that every expat that moves there, stays there, NO, a few will either die there or most will move back to their home country.
I like your videos . My drives license is 5 yrs.I am from Prince Edward Island. I am going keep watching you. I might need to ask questions . Alway likeI have scribed
Possible phone/text work-around. I use both Signal and Telegram for texting and Signal for phone calls, Can also be used for video calls. Confirmed to work for Philippines and for Japan.
Mike this was all sound advice. Only thing different I did not bring but a few hundred USD. The day I left I transferred money using world remit and pick it up the day I landed.
If you have a Texas driver license, you can renew online, same with credit cards. You may need them shipped to you from a friend in the states, ideally you’d do that before leaving like Mike said.
Hello Mike, always giving good advice (subscriber). Just heard you say that you lived in New Mexico for awhile. I'm from Albuquerque. My girlfriend and I just got back from visiting the Philippines for 3 weeks, we loved it (Manila, Baguio, La Union, San Fernando, Binalonan Pangasinan). My Girlfriend is from Binalonan. My girlfriend's last vacation in PI was 7 years ago ( I didn't go, working), My last time there was in 1979, Subic bay, was in the Navy. I loved it there, the Filipino people are so nice and kind, just so beautiful, my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed also, especially cuz I was with her this time. We are determined to keep going back and for longer periods of time since we are both retired now. Keep the informational advice coming. Thanks!!
Can only think of one thing that I have not heard mentioned before. If you are currently living in the US and are married to a filipina. You can apply at your local Philippine embassy for a 13a marriage visa before you go to the Philippines and you could have that visa already in your passport before you go. Still pretty sure I would get an onward ticket just to make sure I can get to the Philippines. Good advice Mike and very important things that you mentioned. Appreciate the information....Jim
@@JerryBellasFinalChapter-py2pu Sounds great, will have to call the airlines to verify once we go, but an onward ticket seems like cheap insurance to get there. Good luck with your 13a!
@@mikesphilippineretirement have you returned to the US since formally living in the Philippines? I know round-trip tickets are not cheap, but would it be wise to keep your health insurance in the United States going so if you ever needed to travel to have a big procedure done you can do it here in the United States? What about to visit friends and family do you intend to take a trip into the United States anytime soon ?
I would add a few extra points to your excellent list. Apply for or extend your passport if possible so you have nearly the full 10 years validation. Also, get a full medical and visit the dentist and have any treatment needed before going. If you wear glasses or contact lenses then visit the optician to check your vision to see if your prescription has changed.
I went to my bank a few weeks before I came and told them that I lost my credit card and needed a new one. They sent me a new one but with the old expiration date. I didn't realize until I was here already. I know that it should be obvious that you need to check the date, but it's easy to overlook, I did.
Great advice I am just a few months away from my big move and although I have heard all of this advice it was a good review again. You said you self insured which is what I am planning also since I am 68 and like you I found the cost to be too high with all the exclusions there, but I did sign up for a high deductible Medicare plan N with the idea worse case I would fly to Guam if the local cost became too high. The medical insurance seems to vary person by person and how to handle it
@@TheRocketrob3you can bring new USD $100 bills. I am bringing $500 to open a Dollar account with BDO. You need to open the account with a minimum of $500 and then I’ll transfer from my Chase Bank to BDO but only exchange when the rate is in my favor or I absolutely need the money in Pesos
never get foreign currency in any country other than the country you are going you will pay more than 10 percent loss. If you say your credit card is lost you stiill get the previous exp. date and they won't ship a card overseas. best way to handle credit cards and drivers license is have a relative and use their address and have them send it fedex well hidden. @@TheRocketrob3
They are VoIP and most banks won’t accept a call or text from a VoIP phone number. Some are not VoIP and should work good, Tello, US mobile, Mint mobile, are some.
How about the medication mike they can give you a household customs if you come in and you got a bag with 100 bottles of pills and i know about that! They let me in but i had to listen to a little bit before i was released
The Philippines Health Care is changing and getting better. The Philippines government is pro-active and the change will be coming very soon. Just hang in there.
Phone and banking, the 2 things I’m fighting! My international calling/data was working in January, but when I renewed for February, nothing worked! Remits aren’t working, and I need to call my bank…. If I can get the phone to work! 😂🤣
Not sure how not a good deal otherwise? Whatever monies required can be used to purchase property. If you are gonna retire here? Not to mention monies saved over the duration. Only 10 usd a year. Not bad 😉
Good Morning Mike, I pray all is well with you and Janet! I sold my home and most of my furnishings. I have what they call a chronic nasal infection which tends to give me pressure in my head. I am having some issues trying to figure out which forms I will need to get a retirement visa there in the Philippines. Is it possible that you might have that list? Not sure how to share info with you
HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO cgconsulting.ph/mike I use Heidi for all of my visa needs. send her a message and she will reply to you
Why did you sell your home? That's a common error, never sell your Western home, ever. Your nasal passages are going to love the Philippines, with so much air pollution from smoke spewing Jeepneys to burning rubbish and then happy smoke hour at 5pm for cooking in dirty kitchens. Clear the sinuses before you come here.
You can go to triple A in the states and get an international license I get 1 every year, it’s only good for 1 year, takes 5 minutes Also I don’t have a motorcycle endorsement on my US license but they will check the box on the international license, tell them your just driving a scooter have done it for 10 years in a row no problem
Usa license and international license is only good for 90 days in the Philippines per ph law....they don't care what the international paper license says ..the international is really for countries that don't use English for government docs/ drivers license. Lots of people think since the international permit says valid 1 year they can drive for a year in ph, not true.
When you left the stateside, were you obligated to take Medicare insurance, and how much is your “ no choice,” deduction monthly?” Thank you for sharing your experience, God bless
Im going to sound like a caveman here but i never seen the attraction of having a credit card. In my eyes its just buying money. I have never yet had any situation where my debit card was not accepted A foreign drivers licence is only valid here for 6 months. After that you either exit or exchange it. Im over and back to Ireland every 3 months so it doesn't matter to me. I have taken 100 euro bills there on a regular basis. I always do. Never had one rejected either in the philippines or my stopover in Hong Kong You definitely need to have your health in order before coming here. 💯 Goes without saying Electronics: just keep the voltage in mind. Philippines is 220v. US is 110v. Also use surge protectors on all devices. Electrical flow can be very unstable here
I bought a ticket to hong Kong from cebu for $100. I wasn't able to cancel it but I didn't have the headache of worrying about the government deciding my ticket was bad, plus it went to Manila first so the opportunity was there to take half the trip. They do ask you to declare and pay taxes on the electronics on the flight so bringing something cheap and small is worth while. Except that you need to pay the tax when you are settled instead of risking the device with heavier wear and tare. The lap top I have is sorta fried and damaging it isn't a big deal.
i just tried to get a new discover card with an extension on the expiration date of 02/2025. i use this discover card for most everything, NOPE, they can send you a new card but can not extend the expiration date. i also just tried to renew my drivers license which expires 09/30/2024. NOPE, you can not renew a pennsylvania drivers license with more than six months remaining on it. if i got pulled over with an expired license and told the officer i tried to renew but they wouldn't let me, he'd say "here's your citation, don't forget to pay it" and you would have to walk until you got the renewal. although, when i got my passport, i got the id card and the book with the most pages, it was only $20-$30 more, why not?
Hi Matt. Yes $16 a very small price to pay but talking to some guys they buy $100 tickets and lose that money best to do your homework on all things that will affect your life.
I needed something like "immodium" on my 3rd day in the PI. Just stopped by a pharmacy and they had the local version of it. You can also pay....per pill. So....I just paid for 6 tablets, conquered my problem and was good to go.
Health is wealth and preparation is the key to doing anything. As an expat you must know and research these things before you arrive in any place. Each one teach one 🫡
Hopefully mike you reconsider i ghink blue cross is pretty good you get a card and theres lots of hospitals ,see world zoom and the vloger in ioliolo if your interested let me know and i will get the right vlog as hes got new vlog now and ex wife has the old channel. Its better to be safe in my opinion your to young still to have anything bad happen to you @@mikesphilippineretirement
Magic Jack uses VoIP like many others like google voice. Google voice won’t work long term, maybe 6 months at the most. Many banks won’t accept VoIP. I’ve heard that Tello, US mobile, Mint mobile and others work. I can get Tello for $5.00 a month. They said that I have to be in the US to get it, then I can move to another country and use it for calls and texts as long as I have internet. I currently live on Guam and I don’t want to fly half way around the world just to sign up for phone service. I’ll try to get a U.S. address from ipostal1 or some other postal service. Then maybe I can get Tello. My biggest concern is being able to login to my bank and credit card accounts.
Meds are like way cheaper here Mike, Lot of good points, You’ll want a few cards, I use sons address, Three accounts, I’ll grab I’d card Great point, God Bless
my foid card is acceptable... not to mention my own phillippines card is valid... sorry im not like others...... im not someone who owns both... but i have it both.... without the cards...
Could you live from 20.000/25.000 a month in the phillipeens because I don't want to wait 10 years before my apartment is paid off. selling my home isn't an option because I will use it to retire from rent but I want to go there alot early. How about work remotlhy or do you need a work permit. love to hear from you. I had gastric byepass surgery years ago so i don't eat alot, I hate drugs I don't drink alcohol so that's no cost for me
@@mikesphilippineretirement not anymore. There are so many migrants coming in and settling down everywhere. And with that, crimes and drug trafficking abound plus homelessness.
You know sir there is a lot involved with doing this stuff on his end if he spends a lot of time in his own money putting stuff together traveling to get the information. It's a shame you don't think he's worth the cup of coffee at least! You just won't get all the information you can get here unless you look at 50 other places so go ahead and
I noticed a lot of Banks in the Philippines allow you to open an account from overseas, would you recommend doing that before leaving? Also curious why so many people seem to take so much cash with them, I can understand having enough for an emergency, but wouldn't you use a Debit card to get money vs exchanging cash normally?
Hi Mike and Janet ❤️. Mike I use T-Mobile for my phone provider in America. T-Mobile use the same network and cell towers as in Philippines. Had no trouble calling home or receiving calls from USA.
I have T-Mobile here in the US. When I visited my mom in Cebu last October, I tried calling my husband in the US thru my US phone but I made the call through wifi it was free . But you have to switch your phone to airplane mode and make sure uou enable wifi calling in the settings…i was able to talk to my husband longer for free. FYI.
Good advice Mike as always.
thanks for the comment guys
Also, have more than one bank and have staggering expiration dates on your cards that way you will always have access to your money. The Postal Service will not forward mail to an overseas address. IPostal will use DHL., FedEX or whatever. Postmaster here.
yes I have some papers forwarded to me from Ipostal1 using FEDEX and it cost $180 got it in 4 days
DHL 7-10 days $95
Hi Mike, I have been travelling to the Philippines for 6 years. One big help has been in the last 5 years using Wise app and debit card. Highly recommended. I am Australian but most of the things you covered are relevant there also. Good advice overall!
I use the same app 😊
Thanks for the info!
Good presentation Mike, a lot of good useful information.
The number one thing should be stay single and date casually and don't get a ready made family which comes with lots of expenses and stress
lots of stress your right about that
I have no plans to retire to the Philippines, nor have I been! But somehow I ended up in the expats living in the Philippines algorithm after watching some random videos (it's interesting to learn about other countries). I haven't subbed to any of the channels apart from this one. It's good stuff Mike! For me I see it as sharing a lot of wisdom about life in general like retirement planning and I like the way you deliver it. I will say, as someone who has spent the majority of my adult life living in foreign countries (I'm in my 40s now), that from comments I'm reading, it's incredible how many people who spent their whole lives in their home country (apart from holidays) just suddenly leave and literally start a new life in a totally foreign land, without ever of having lived in a foreign country before as a resident. I don't think many people realise how huge that is, with a right of passage that won't always be nice... I guess that's why so many people seemed to get scammed and make other errors that should be easily avoided. It's great channels like this help people in this situation. By the way the bank/credit cards tip was brilliant. So true.
thank you
It is a huge undertaking when you move to a new country and it's basically contrary to the one you lived in and a country that is different all together and undeveloped to boot. Yet don't think that every expat that moves there, stays there, NO, a few will either die there or most will move back to their home country.
Good info Mike👍🏴
Wow, I didn’t expect it to end like that just like the sopranos.
I like your videos . My drives license is 5 yrs.I am from Prince Edward Island. I am going keep watching you. I might need to ask questions . Alway likeI have scribed
Possible phone/text work-around.
I use both Signal and Telegram for texting and Signal for phone calls, Can also be used for video calls. Confirmed to work for Philippines and for Japan.
thank you for sharing
A lot of good info thanks!
You bet!
YOU do a great job in helping us understand the life in the Philippines! Thanks!.
Our pleasure!
Mike this was all sound advice. Only thing different I did not bring but a few hundred USD. The day I left I transferred money using world remit and pick it up the day I landed.
good way to do it. Your a world traveler Tom
If you have a Texas driver license, you can renew online, same with credit cards. You may need them shipped to you from a friend in the states, ideally you’d do that before leaving like Mike said.
thanks Daniel
You can with a Texas license up to a point. But every few years, they want to see your shining face in person for a new photo.
Hello Mike, always giving good advice (subscriber). Just heard you say that you lived in New Mexico for awhile. I'm from Albuquerque. My girlfriend and I just got back from visiting the Philippines for 3 weeks, we loved it (Manila, Baguio, La Union, San Fernando, Binalonan Pangasinan). My Girlfriend is from Binalonan. My girlfriend's last vacation in PI was 7 years ago ( I didn't go, working), My last time there was in 1979, Subic bay, was in the Navy. I loved it there, the Filipino people are so nice and kind, just so beautiful, my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed also, especially cuz I was with her this time. We are determined to keep going back and for longer periods of time since we are both retired now. Keep the informational advice coming. Thanks!!
thanks for sharing Frank
Can only think of one thing that I have not heard mentioned before. If you are currently living in the US and are married to a filipina. You can apply at your local Philippine embassy for a 13a marriage visa before you go to the Philippines and you could have that visa already in your passport before you go. Still pretty sure I would get an onward ticket just to make sure I can get to the Philippines.
Good advice Mike and very important things that you mentioned. Appreciate the information....Jim
I'm doing the same thing but from my understanding it's not required to have an onward ticket on a 13A
@@JerryBellasFinalChapter-py2pu Sounds great, will have to call the airlines to verify once we go, but an onward ticket seems like cheap insurance to get there. Good luck with your 13a!
@@jsully4064 Thanks, hopefully it won't be too much trouble. I'll do some more research on the onward ticket and let you know
@@jsully4064 After some research it does seem like you need an onward ticket, doesn't make sense but like you said it's cheap insurance.
First 🙌 sound advice. Thanks Mike 😊
My pleasure!
@@mikesphilippineretirement have you returned to the US since formally living in the Philippines?
I know round-trip tickets are not cheap, but would it be wise to keep your health insurance in the United States going so if you ever needed to travel to have a big procedure done you can do it here in the United States?
What about to visit friends and family do you intend to take a trip into the United States anytime soon ?
As for drivers license, like in NJ, you can only renew six months out.
All European drivers licenses have the text in the country's language(s) + English, so no problem with that.
thanks for the info
T-Mobile is the best deal for that right now
thanks Scott
I would add a few extra points to your excellent list. Apply for or extend your passport if possible so you have nearly the full 10 years validation. Also, get a full medical and visit the dentist and have any treatment needed before going. If you wear glasses or contact lenses then visit the optician to check your vision to see if your prescription has changed.
thanks for that good point about glasses
I went to my bank a few weeks before I came and told them that I lost my credit card and needed a new one. They sent me a new one but with the old expiration date. I didn't realize until I was here already. I know that it should be obvious that you need to check the date, but it's easy to overlook, I did.
good advice Lavon
6:09 why exchange currency? Just bring pesos from your USA bank with you or withdraw Filipino money upon arrival 😊
The bank charges a higher fees than the currency exchange dealer.
Great advice I am just a few months away from my big move and although I have heard all of this advice it was a good review again. You said you self insured which is what I am planning also since I am 68 and like you I found the cost to be too high with all the exclusions there, but I did sign up for a high deductible Medicare plan N with the idea worse case I would fly to Guam if the local cost became too high. The medical insurance seems to vary person by person and how to handle it
yes money and health 2 major points
Same here 😂August 1 flight ✈️ MNL
6:09 why exchange currency? Just bring pesos from your USA bank with you or withdraw Filipino money upon arrival 😊
@@TheRocketrob3you can bring new USD $100 bills. I am bringing $500 to open a Dollar account with BDO. You need to open the account with a minimum of $500 and then I’ll transfer from my Chase Bank to BDO but only exchange when the rate is in my favor or I absolutely need the money in Pesos
never get foreign currency in any country other than the country you are going you will pay more than 10 percent loss. If you say your credit card is lost you stiill get the previous exp. date and they won't ship a card overseas. best way to handle credit cards and drivers license is have a relative and use their address and have them send it fedex well hidden. @@TheRocketrob3
Reminder of the voltage is different there. Maybe bring a adapter for the laptop ect
Electronics like laptops and phones are multi voltage so operated on both 120 & 240-----of course other electric items are only single voltage
good point
All good advice, far as the phones go use apps that give you a internet phone number. Things like text now etc they are a few bucks a month.
thanks
They are VoIP and most banks won’t accept a call or text from a VoIP phone number. Some are not VoIP and should work good, Tello, US mobile, Mint mobile, are some.
@@Amen.22 correct, beware of the voip numbers, many will not accept them
If you have wifi at home, and you select wifi calls on your phone, it should be free calling from/to.
Great advice as always Mike, and I am sure I will be asking things I will have as I get closer to my move in 2025😊
Fantastic! Ask away
How about the medication mike they can give you a household customs if you come in and you got a bag with 100 bottles of pills and i know about that! They let me in but i had to listen to a little bit before i was released
I hear Thailand has state of the art medical care Mike.
The Philippines Health Care is changing and getting better. The Philippines government is pro-active and the change will be coming very soon. Just hang in there.
Phone and banking, the 2 things I’m fighting! My international calling/data was working in January, but when I renewed for February, nothing worked!
Remits aren’t working, and I need to call my bank…. If I can get the phone to work! 😂🤣
Thanks for sharing!! can be a big problem
there is a wedsite that does throw away tickets they are super cheap, it is canceled after u arrive
Good info Mike…
thanks Jimmy
Thank you for making this video
My pleasure!
Man thanks this is best advice i have saw here Thanks Again
Happy to help
Tyvm for your advice I'm in process of doing this now for our move in June or July
you got this
@@mikesphilippineretirement 😂 I hope I haven't forgotten anything that's why I watch your channel and learn from another military veteran
I guess the best thing to do when it comes to a mailing address is to have a residential address of someone you know.
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Now , that's a lot of good, need to know, information. If you plan an extended stay out of country.
thanks Jerry
Get SRRV and really simplify your retirement, my .02 😊
One of the best Visa you can get here in the Philippines
If you are former military yes.
If not… it’s not such a good deal.
10k usd deposit 💵….🤔
Not sure how not a good deal otherwise? Whatever monies required can be used to purchase property. If you are gonna retire here? Not to mention monies saved over the duration. Only 10 usd a year. Not bad 😉
Good Morning Mike, I pray all is well with you and Janet! I sold my home and most of my furnishings. I have what they call a chronic nasal infection which tends to give me pressure in my head. I am having some issues trying to figure out which forms I will need to get a retirement visa there in the Philippines. Is it possible that you might have that list? Not sure how to share info with you
HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike
I use Heidi for all of my visa needs. send her a message and she will reply to you
Why did you sell your home? That's a common error, never sell your Western home, ever.
Your nasal passages are going to love the Philippines, with so much air pollution from smoke spewing Jeepneys to burning rubbish and then happy smoke hour at 5pm for cooking in dirty kitchens. Clear the sinuses before you come here.
You can go to triple A in the states and get an international license
I get 1 every year, it’s only good for 1 year, takes 5 minutes
Also I don’t have a motorcycle endorsement on my US license but they will check the box on the international license, tell them your just driving a scooter have done it for 10 years in a row no problem
thanks for the info
Usa license and international license is only good for 90 days in the Philippines per ph law....they don't care what the international paper license says ..the international is really for countries that don't use English for government docs/ drivers license. Lots of people think since the international permit says valid 1 year they can drive for a year in ph, not true.
When you left the stateside, were you obligated to take Medicare insurance, and how much is your “ no choice,” deduction monthly?” Thank you for sharing your experience, God bless
i canceled mine
Im going to sound like a caveman here but i never seen the attraction of having a credit card.
In my eyes its just buying money.
I have never yet had any situation where my debit card was not accepted
A foreign drivers licence is only valid here for 6 months. After that you either exit or exchange it.
Im over and back to Ireland every 3 months so it doesn't matter to me.
I have taken 100 euro bills there on a regular basis. I always do.
Never had one rejected either in the philippines or my stopover in Hong Kong
You definitely need to have your health in order before coming here. 💯
Goes without saying
Electronics: just keep the voltage in mind. Philippines is 220v. US is 110v.
Also use surge protectors on all devices. Electrical flow can be very unstable here
thanks for sharing
Mike if I brought 10k for my 6 week vacation I am hearing BDO bank is a safe bank to deposit money and use their debt card please advise me
How much is car and motorcycle Insurance approx . Can I use USA drivers license. Is there a Costco or Walmart there ? Do people play pickleball ?
will they except Canadian $100 or do i need to convert to U.S
Thanks Mike. You are a really giving some great ideas to be prepared coming there
Glad to help
But no common Sense!
my opinion if you have a life threating illness cancer/ heart problems you should come back to the USA,
great point
do i need any kind of adapter for my electronics ? i heard that i could burnout my laptop in some apartments,,? thx Mike,,love your videos !
Just check if your appliance has a voltage range of 110 to 240. If not your equipment will fry.
throw away ticket is that the return ticket
I bought a ticket to hong Kong from cebu for $100. I wasn't able to cancel it but I didn't have the headache of worrying about the government deciding my ticket was bad, plus it went to Manila first so the opportunity was there to take half the trip. They do ask you to declare and pay taxes on the electronics on the flight so bringing something cheap and small is worth while. Except that you need to pay the tax when you are settled instead of risking the device with heavier wear and tare. The lap top I have is sorta fried and damaging it isn't a big deal.
i had 3 smartphones and 2 laptops no problem no taxes.
What your take on market thorton getting into a wrestling match against the other disabled senior at the cafeteria?
did not hear about anything in a cafeteria
i just tried to get a new discover card with an extension on the expiration date of 02/2025. i use this discover card for most everything, NOPE, they can send you a new card but can not extend the expiration date. i also just tried to renew my drivers license which expires 09/30/2024. NOPE, you can not renew a pennsylvania drivers license with more than six months remaining on it. if i got pulled over with an expired license and told the officer i tried to renew but they wouldn't let me, he'd say "here's your citation, don't forget to pay it" and you would have to walk until you got the renewal. although, when i got my passport, i got the id card and the book with the most pages, it was only $20-$30 more, why not?
sorry to hear that
thanks Mike for the advice....did you cancel your Medicare and if so how?
yes 2 years ago
Keep on the straight Mike. So much shit going down around you. Wish you and Janet all the best
yes I hope I can ..hahaha. Thanks Ronald
Can you talk about Mark's fight? Is Justin a good guy?
We like Justin he has always been nice to me and Janet and his wife is a very good person
Her family members all call her from the phillipines and I’ve even talked to one of her family members from ph to us free of charge.
how is it free. or is it Video Chat
Banks will most likely only deal with a phone number.
Free calls are ok on a social basis.
I think your right
Great advice as always. What happened on onward as I paid like $16 and it was fine.
Hi Matt. Yes $16 a very small price to pay but talking to some guys they buy $100 tickets and lose that money best to do your homework on all things that will affect your life.
Matthew where did you get an onward ticket for $16 ? Thanks..
There website online a day before my flight on 12/30.@@johnholiday1129
True, I gues if you do a fully refundable it saves the $16.@@mikesphilippineretirement
just buy a refundable ticket to tokyo or whereever and you can cancel it on internet as soon as you arrive. no charge no hassle
Bug spray, OTC Meds like imodium and dulcolax
they have bug spray and OFF here. but bring your own meds if you can
I needed something like "immodium" on my 3rd day in the PI. Just stopped by a pharmacy and they had the local version of it. You can also pay....per pill. So....I just paid for 6 tablets, conquered my problem and was good to go.
MIKE SHOULD I BRING A BANK CHECK FOR THAT 10K FROM MY US BANK HERE OR IS 10K CASH BETTER
Health is wealth and preparation is the key to doing anything. As an expat you must know and research these things before you arrive in any place. Each one teach one 🫡
good advice
😮😅😊 yes, all the above!
thank you
Mike, can you bring all your medications with you legally? Or can you buy them over the counter there?
in the land of "sorry sir, out of stock" i wouldn't count on buying any prescription drugs there, or much of anything for that matter.
you can find most things but pain meds!
Mike, If needed would one have to see a doctor?
@@mikesphilippineretirement
What exactly do you mean when you say self insure yourself.
It means pay cash for all services. No insurance
Hi Mike, Is it true the US Embassy will need a copy of your birth certificate if you need to replace your (lost/stolen) passport?
I do not know
You have health insurance you ever looked into blue cross there in philioines
not really
Hopefully mike you reconsider i ghink blue cross is pretty good you get a card and theres lots of hospitals ,see world zoom and the vloger in ioliolo if your interested let me know and i will get the right vlog as hes got new vlog now and ex wife has the old channel. Its better to be safe in my opinion your to young still to have anything bad happen to you @@mikesphilippineretirement
Ohio does 8 years now on the DL
did not know that
Maryland does too
Magic Jack for phone
texting? what would you use
Magic Jack uses VoIP like many others like google voice. Google voice won’t work long term, maybe 6 months at the most. Many banks won’t accept VoIP. I’ve heard that Tello, US mobile, Mint mobile and others work. I can get Tello for $5.00 a month. They said that I have to be in the US to get it, then I can move to another country and use it for calls and texts as long as I have internet. I currently live on Guam and I don’t want to fly half way around the world just to sign up for phone service. I’ll try to get a U.S. address from ipostal1 or some other postal service. Then maybe I can get Tello. My biggest concern is being able to login to my bank and credit card accounts.
Meds are like way cheaper here Mike, Lot of good points, You’ll want a few cards, I use sons address, Three accounts, I’ll grab I’d card Great point, God Bless
Thanks I never really paid for meds always had health ins. but here your right not cheap
Great info Mike, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I have iPostal1, do you know how much they charge to ship International? I wasn't able to get this answer.
every package is different depends on size and weight. I e mailed them and got a quote
🏴☠️GREAT INFORMATION 🏴☠️
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Are safety deposit boxes available at banks, or anywhere else? Thanks.
not sure i have no need for one
What american bank in the US are you using? What is the best way to transfer money from us to the Philippines?
capital one, wells fargo....I use world remit
my foid card is acceptable... not to mention my own phillippines card is valid... sorry im not like others...... im not someone who owns both... but i have it both.... without the cards...
i do not understand
I am retired Army so health is good here but how about there
You mean health care..it is ok but not free
@@mikesphilippineretirementso does here in CA. No SUCH THING AS FREE, Mike.
Question? What about money orders? Cashing Money Orders?
hahaha I never got a money order here
I just renewed my Passport
GREAT
Does anyone one use Mint Mobile over there?
I do not know
Why dont you and jamet head to Thailand instead of Vietnam. As you can get all you medical done there.
no not this trip
My daughter will collect my mail….
good choice
Are u kidding been on phone for 2 days with social security! Talk about non-professional! That's a good sign how stupid our administration Are!
2 days ?
The SS office at the US Embassy in Manila has been very helpful to me.
Claiming benefits and change of address.
Make sure that your dollars are new😮😮😮
great advice
👍What vaccines do you need to fly into the phillipines?, asking for the covid vaccine?
none at this time
Could you live from 20.000/25.000 a month in the phillipeens because I don't want to wait 10 years before my apartment is paid off. selling my home isn't an option because I will use it to retire from rent but I want to go there alot early. How about work remotlhy or do you need a work permit. love to hear from you. I had gastric byepass surgery years ago so i don't eat alot, I hate drugs I don't drink alcohol so that's no cost for me
if that is peso no if usd like a king
Bring clean money, if its a problem just get it laundered.
yes wash your money a few times and everything will work out just find
@wayneparkes1350 lol funny
Are you going to use some of your wife’s land and build a house?
don't know
lock up Mark Thornton
Amen brother
1st mistake moving to Philippines
yes vegas is a much better place
@@mikesphilippineretirement not anymore. There are so many migrants coming in and settling down everywhere. And with that, crimes and drug trafficking abound plus homelessness.
Who cares
Apostille get them done before flying to Philippines on documents they going to need
great point
This membership is why i unsubscribe! Only wanting more Money!
I get more money from you watching and making comments that the cost of membership
Yes only American Bloggers
You know sir there is a lot involved with doing this stuff on his end if he spends a lot of time in his own money putting stuff together traveling to get the information. It's a shame you don't think he's worth the cup of coffee at least! You just won't get all the information you can get here unless you look at 50 other places so go ahead and
@@mikesphilippineretirement I'll never post again, AH!
@@CharlesFuh5pt4nd7z I've seen most and majority are hypocrites! Same as him!
I noticed a lot of Banks in the Philippines allow you to open an account from overseas, would you recommend doing that before leaving? Also curious why so many people seem to take so much cash with them, I can understand having enough for an emergency, but wouldn't you use a Debit card to get money vs exchanging cash normally?
What a madness with dollar bills ! 😅😅😅
I do not know