@ Whether they are trained and required to do that is irrelevant. Everything in life is subjective; it's all about how you choose to perceive it and allow it to make you feel. Going through life carrying a negative attitude will likely not serve you very well.
Love your channel. Appreciate you providing informative content. The most amazing part of all of this is your positive attitude Britt- you really have unlocked a new level for yourself. Happy for you man- stay safe and healthy.
I've stayed there before. This place is fabulous! The kitchens and bathrooms are excellent examples of modern western interior design. Just look at that bathroom with that bathtub. The larger units have huge bathrooms (like the size of a bedroom) with walk around tubs and dual showers.....Place is Amazing! I love that place! hahahahaha
@@BrittMcalister Hi Britt tried to connect with you at Starbucks ayala a couple of times this last week. Maybe when I'm out in March we could connect then. Great channel and I will say that your production value of how you construct your content is really good.
Great looking facility for sure and thanks for sharing. At least for now, I can’t see being tied to any one country permanently once I leave the USA so renting over owning makes more sense for my plans.
Nice video looks great. Do yourself a favor and go over to Macton Newtown and tour their condos. They will take you to see their pool and beach area. You will be blown away by the pool and beach.
At that price, you're better off renting a nice 2-3 home. You can't take the condo with you when it's your time to exit the planet. You can spend $500/month on rent for 20 years and keep $250K in your pocket 🤔
$375k would buy a large house and property but the question also is how much is the HOA fees per month and does this price include all bills or are you on the hook for the bills?
The condo market is crashing in Ph. Every major metro area has a huge oversupply of unsold units. Buyers are demanding, & getting, discounts of 25% & more for cash. I wouldn’t consider buying anything anytime soon as it will take years for the market to settle.
I feel the pool is less private with all the units staring down at you,. Can you show the Oceanview units and their view? Also, can you show on a map the exact location in Cebu just for references in your video?
may not be expensive compared to the US but unbelievable in PH will; be difficult to resell to any local and will have to hope a rich cashed-up foreigner comes along when one wants to unload. how much is monthly maintenance/strata fee(s) anyhow?
Philippines built all these condos that are too expensive for the locals. 40% of housing is dedicated to 3% of the population.... the problem is that foreigners don't want to buy when they can buy a house or condo back in their home country for the same price and rent it out for double then what you can get in philippines because of the overstock in PH. So it makes sense to buy a home in your country rent it out and keep 1/2 the money and use 1/2 to rent a condo here in PH.
I think you found a niche as few blogs show expats nice places to stay, either hotels or condos around Cebu. At 85,000 PHP that's a bit pricey and when I move will look for something that is closer to 40,000 PHP.
Britt, how long did it take you to get out there from your area? I am actually planning on staying at the Sheraton resort for the first 4 or 5 days upon arrival to decompress after that long flight. I am assuming it is near the resort that is all the way out on the island??
maybe nice fir the Philippines but you can get far better with better amenities in Thailand for 1/3 the price. Bangkok and Pattaya are so overbuilt with luxury condos right now with new ones opening every month that owners are begging fir tenets
I arrive in Manila next month. I’m 44 and plan to live in the Philippines forever. I’m a 100%’r with the VA. Plenty of money. My choices are Manila, Cebu or Iloilo?
Question for you Sir: If I was moving from America to the Philippines with a $2,500 monthly pension, would $10,000 be enough for the paperwork, visa, passport, plane trip, and the 1st month of expenses? Basically what I’m asking is if $10,000 would be enough to get me to the Philippines and get me thru my 1st month there?
@SoldierforGod Visa? You can stay here 3 years on your regular passport. Once here for 3 years you only have to leave for 24 hours. Once you return the 3 years starts over.
@@BrittMcalister The 16-month rule for staying in the Philippines applies to foreign tourists and temporary visitors who enter the country on a visa-free basis or with a temporary visitor visa. Here are the key points: 1. Visitors can extend their stay up to a maximum of 16 months (approximately 480 days) through multiple extensions at Bureau of Immigration offices[3]. 2. This rule applies to both visa-exempt visitors and those who enter with a temporary visitor visa[3]. 3. Extensions are typically granted in increments, with options for 1-month or 2-month extensions[1]. 4. After the 16-month period, further extensions are subject to different maximum limits based on nationality: - Non-visa required nationals (visa-exempt visitors) can extend their stay up to 36 months[1]. - Visa-required nationals can extend their stay up to 24 months[1]. 5. Each extension requires payment of various fees, including extension fees, application fees, and other administrative charges[1]. It's important to note that while the 16-month rule is generally applicable, the actual duration of stay is subject to immigration authorities' discretion and may vary based on individual circumstances. Recency of information: The sources used for this information are dated between April 2024 and December 2024, with the most recent update being from December 4, 2024[2]. As of the current date (January 8, 2025), this information is considered recent and likely still applicable, but it's always advisable to check with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for the most up-to-date regulations. Citations: STRIPPED COZ YT NO LIKE
@@BrittMcalister The duration a foreigner can stay in the Philippines varies depending on their nationality and visa status. Here's a detailed explanation of the stay durations, including the 16-month and 36-month rules, based on the most recent information available as of January 2025: Initial Stay: - Most foreign nationals are given a 30-day visa-free stay upon arrival. - Some nationalities may receive 7 to 59 days, depending on their country of origin. Extension Rules: 1. 16-Month Rule: - Applies to all foreign nationals, regardless of visa requirement status. - Allows for extensions of stay up to a maximum of 16 months from the date of arrival. - Requires applying for an Extension of Stay at any Bureau of Immigration office before the authorized stay expires. - Extensions are granted in increments, with fees applying for each extension. 2. 36-Month Rule: - Applies specifically to non-visa required nationals (those from countries under Executive Order No. 408). - Allows for extensions of stay up to a total of 36 months from the date of latest recorded arrival. - This rule supersedes the 16-month rule for eligible nationals. 3. 24-Month Rule: - Applies to visa-required nationals. - Allows for extensions of stay up to a total of 24 months from the date of latest recorded arrival. Administrative Steps for Extensions: 1. Visit a Bureau of Immigration office before the current authorized stay expires. 2. Complete the visa extension form (TVS-C-VE-2016). 3. Present a valid passport. 4. Pay the applicable fees. Additional Considerations: - Overstaying for more than 6 months, even if within the allowable period, may require processing at the BI Main Office or other authorized Immigration Offices. - The 16-month rule applies as a general guideline, while the 36-month and 24-month rules are specific to visa status and nationality. This information is based on the most recent data available from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration as of January 2025. However, immigration policies can change, so it's advisable to check with the Bureau of Immigration or a Philippine embassy for the most up-to-date information before travel. Citations: STRIPPED, COZ YT NO LIKE Based on the search results, the 16-month rule does not necessarily mean added scrutiny after 16 months, but it does involve additional administrative steps for those wishing to stay beyond 16 months, even if they are allowed to stay for up to 36 months. Here are the key points: 1. The 16-month rule applies to all foreign nationals, regardless of visa requirement status[5]. 2. For extensions beyond 16 months, the approval of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration is required[5]. This suggests an additional level of review, but not necessarily increased scrutiny. 3. Non-visa required nationals can stay for up to 36 months, while visa-required nationals can stay for up to 24 months[5]. 4. The Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) scheme allows for extensions up to these maximum periods, but extensions must be applied for regularly[5]. 5. Foreign nationals approaching the 16-month limit from their latest arrival date should be informed of the restriction on extensions beyond this point[5]. It's important to note that this information is based on a Memorandum Circular from 2013[5], and while more recent sources (up to December 2024) discuss overstaying penalties[1] and visa extension processes[4], they do not specifically mention changes to the 16-month rule. Therefore, while the rule still appears to be in effect, it's advisable to check with the Bureau of Immigration for the most current information. Citations: STRIPPED COZ YT NO LIKE
With a year under your "belt" in the Philippines, do you think you could live off from $600 a month and live a good quality of life being retired? I feel that you being single, $2000 a month is a great budget that affords many options to a quality life style. We are a family of 4, living off $3000 a month right outside Cebu City.
@@BrittMcalister correct. That is why the wife and cannot agree on, what to do with a higher budget. Where do we live. For now, we just stay in VACATION mode and stay in finer hotel and resorts for weeks at a time and visit relatives all the time, but we need a permanent living location. But where???
And these people literally try and manipulate you into buying an apartment. For almost $400 Thousand Dollars plus fees. You can own a 5 bedroom house with all that and a pool for the same price in an area where everyone takes care of their property. Not just in a bubble. Smh.
MORE PROOF >>> " A FOOL And His MONEY Is SOON PARTED " !!! That UNIT ( ONE Bedroom ) Is OVER $300,000 TOO MUCH And EVERTIME a EXPAT OVER PAYS , It COST ALL Of US ...... MORE MONEY CUS, Some FOOL ...... " EXTREMELY OVER PAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude is 1000% correct if these crazy ex bats wanna spend that kind of money then the Philippines are gonna jack the prices up that high and that's what's happening now all of a sudden everything is crashing
@@timtarr9364What crash? The condos that are in over supply are B Grade condos. Luxury market is doing just fine. Go do some research first before you make sweeping comments.
That's to expensive over three hundred Grand USD with condo prices going down in Philippines that's to expensive for a one bedroom unless parking and furniture is included and that's still to expensive the way price's are the market in Philippines now for condos is low so that price is ridiculously crazy
@gwengirl0526 I just left Pensacola, FL. I would take anything here over living there. Location, location. The people here put a smile on my face every day.
Wait for the crash of 2025. Every condo, regardless if it is high end or low end, will be impacted. Don’t buy, rent. Expect costs to drop steadily. Also, those renting condos will move to better, less expensive units and it will have a snowball impact on others. If you signed a year lease you’ll be overpaying by the end. Patience!
@ Iv no interest in the USA … I live in Cebu City Philippines and originally from Wales 🏴. I pay £174 a month for a 2 Bedroom house just 30 mts from the beach . ….. Imagine paying $375 K for a Condo that’s basically just the size of a Hotel room. It’s Over priced and you know it.
IMO, that's a very very high price to pay to live in an oversized hotel room... Sure it's nice, however, no way to justify that (and that's to start)... Utilities? HOA fees? I rent a very large house in Davao for 25,000. I could rent this house for 73 years (for 22 million PHP). If I were a multi-millionaire, sure, I'd probably go for the fancy place (to show off). For a normal expat on SS... Um, that's a no.
Nice play for sure - but it's a lot of smoke and mirrors for the average guy. Do you really want to live in a bubble that small? Mactan Newtown is where the action is at. It's a combo commercial and residential design - which is important - because you have 20,000 people working in the call centers on the blvd - and this is where expats will meet women to date and entertain. Newtown has restaurants - grocery stores - gyms - drug stores - 7-11's (2) and McDonald's even. Across the street you have the LG mall with a hardware store and even a computer/service store (Yogo). The pool at 8 Newtown is 80 yards long and is perfect for long distance swimming - or water walking exercise. A one bedroom at 8 Newtown is 30,000 PH - ($511) - and right now you can buy studio corner units for around 4 million pesos. ($70,000)
Nice vlog very positive 5 star building in a 2 star country why don't you talk about the traffic the nonexistent infrastructure. No sidewalks.. the dirt and garbage all over the streets..if you get sick better be close to a hospital because traffic don't move over for anything..stop selling the country liie that many people don't understand. Try helping..people understand what they have to contend with
@CanadaGUY In my opinion this country is amazing. I lived near Charlotte, NC and traffic was much worse. The city is very clean. Knock on wood I haven't been sick the entire time I've been here. My stomach issues are gone. Less additives to the food. Appreciate the comment.
This dude is lost in Paradise eyes he hasn't seen the real Philippines and to say that Charlotte North Carolina traffic is worse bull effing shit I don't know where he thinks it's better here those pink glasses will come off soon
Again you need to stop saying pricing in America would be a lot more than here you're not in America no more you're here and the pricing here is stupid because of people like you saying oh my God it's so cheap yet they drive the price sky high and now what's happening the condobubble is busting in the Philippines
If everything is so nice why do you read all the Philippine news and find out the condo bubble is busting nobody is buying these things they're garbage just read any Filipino news on the condos and you'll see they're crashing
There is no quality of life in Philippines because air pollution is bad, extremely hot and humid weather and poor people all over with dilapidated building. The people are nice, some tourists areas are lovely but people constantly their garbages 😢
@ First year is always the best until the adrenaline is gone. It was like that for me but after 6 years in the Philippines I cannot take it anymore. Trash, burning, roasters, air pollution, poverty, dilapidated buildings, no easy parking for the car, heavy traffic and dangerous, extremely hot and humid etc. I am returning to America this year 2025. God bless you. Only good things in Philippines is visiting specific areas and finding a partner.
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The staff are always smiling and putting their hands over their heart when they greet you. How cool.
The people here are amazing. Rubs off on you.
Its all fake.
@ Whether they are trained and required to do that is irrelevant. Everything in life is subjective; it's all about how you choose to perceive it and allow it to make you feel. Going through life carrying a negative attitude will likely not serve you very well.
@@NSAKEY Great staff. The people in the Philippines are the best. Thanks for commenting.
@jerryG-p3w Nothing here is fake. Fake is back in the US.
Love your channel. Appreciate you providing informative content. The most amazing part of all of this is your positive attitude Britt- you really have unlocked a new level for yourself. Happy for you man- stay safe and healthy.
Thanks for the encouragement and comment.
This is great, thanks for showing different places.
@@FlaGrown1955 Thanks for the comment. I greatly appreciate it.
Almost 3k subscibers! Great job Britt.
@@Benny-mp5bs Thanks so much. Love the comments.
@ I’m cheering for you Britt. I have a few more weeks of tying up loose ends and I hope to meet you in person when I do my recon trip.
Very nice work... Keep it up.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video. Checking in from Tampa, FL
Thanks for watching!
I've stayed there before. This place is fabulous! The kitchens and bathrooms are excellent examples of modern western interior design. Just look at that bathroom with that bathtub. The larger units have huge bathrooms (like the size of a bedroom) with walk around tubs and dual showers.....Place is Amazing! I love that place! hahahahaha
@@Descent4love Thanks for commenting. Greatly appreciated.
We can see you're obviously getting better at vlogging. Those are some pro quality footage. Bravo!
@rambuensalido2342 Thanks so much. Just trying to learn and get better. Appreciate the encouragement.
Beautiful, love it!
@@randysalerno6274 Thanks for commenting.
GREAT VIDEO A LOT TO THINK ABOUT
Glad you enjoyed it
Found you from your Vegabond Awake interview and subscribed.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video! Have to have a pretty large budget to live there.
@@michaelmcalister8263 Thanks for commenting. Greatly appreciated.
Stayed at the Sheraton when I first came to Cebu nice place. Except for the neighborhood and the somewhat loud metal dump right Nextdoor.
@@angamerc5373 Appreciate the comment.
@@BrittMcalister Hi Britt tried to connect with you at Starbucks ayala a couple of times this last week. Maybe when I'm out in March we could connect then. Great channel and I will say that your production value of how you construct your content is really good.
@angamerc5373 Sorry. I've been busy with the channel. Let me know when you're coming and I'll meet you there.
Great looking facility for sure and thanks for sharing. At least for now, I can’t see being tied to any one country permanently once I leave the USA so renting over owning makes more sense for my plans.
@@OhShunz Thanks for commenting. Appreciate the feedback.
Amazing but what is the cost on a month to month a 12 month lease, and rent or buy to own .
@reynaldoveneracion650 These are for purchase only. The owners can rent for 6 months or more. No short term allowed.
@@reynaldoveneracion650 Thanks for commenting.
Nice video looks great. Do yourself a favor and go over to Macton Newtown and tour their condos. They will take you to see their pool and beach area. You will be blown away by the pool and beach.
@@Oscoda62 I will do that. Thanks for commenting.
Stop all these hahahaha 😂😂!! Great vid. Just like we have in Thailand
Thanks for commenting. Appreciate it.
Luxury can be found pretty much anywhere in the world, the obvious question would be, is it affordable on a short to mid-term stay?
@@HomeBaseHB Thanks for commenting. These are for sale. Owners can rent for 6 months or more.
New sub here, saw you featured on Vagabond's episode. You mentioned you like boating, add that to your content there!
I’ll be there in 2 weeks 38 park ave 🎉 hopefully I catch you there! Great videos bro 👍
@@Retired11Hotel Appreciate the comment. I'll be here. We could meet at Starbucks or 38 Park.
You guys hit Starbucks everyday if I remember from one of your videos, soon as the jet lag is gone I’ll find you 😊
@Retired11Hotel Send message in advance. Been busy lately with the new RUclips channel. Lol
hey man i saw the video you made with chad foster got 500,000 views wow. i love your attitude.
@@liamsteel Thanks so much. Appreciate the comment. It encourages me to keep creating content.
I know the people are so nice. I wanna get back there.
Thanks for commenting.
People are always nice when you’re spending almost 400k
Money talks …all over the world.
They would be nice as well in Japan 😂
@gwengirl0526 lol. I can't afford Japan. It's almost the same price as America. Appreciate the comment.
They are nice, but $375K US is crazy. How much is the HOA? Probably crazy.
10,OOO% CONCURE !!!!! I BET , FILIPINOS Do NOT PAY ......HALF That MUCH !!!!!!!!
They only want to get foreign money. But you can’t completely own any land. Wow
At that price, you're better off renting a nice 2-3 home. You can't take the condo with you when it's your time to exit the planet. You can spend $500/month on rent for 20 years and keep $250K in your pocket 🤔
Amen & AMEN :o))
All right finely you are getting it.
This is where I will be.
These are the ONLY ones that you should concentrate on.
The plus $5k usd budgets.😊
@@kevinacker9843 Thanks for viewing. Appreciate the comments.
Nice video
@@LRP888 Thanks for commenting.
WOW!!! Lucky guy!!! lol
Glad you liked it. Lol
Great
Lovely but For those prices I want 2 bedrooms at least… cut the price in half seems more reasonable.
My friend has a few units here for sale. The 2-bedroom unit has its own private pool.
Yep, love to have the two bedroom villa with private pool.
It's on my bucket list to own, just need that winning lottery ticket
LOL
$375k would buy a large house and property but the question also is how much is the HOA fees per month and does this price include all bills or are you on the hook for the bills?
@@hplus7691 Dues are around 13,000 per month. Appreciate the comment.
The condo market is crashing in Ph. Every major metro area has a huge oversupply of unsold units. Buyers are demanding, & getting, discounts of 25% & more for cash. I wouldn’t consider buying anything anytime soon as it will take years for the market to settle.
@@Rockiii9 Thanks for commenting.
Wow very nice condo 😊 The quality is just amazing but 370k usd 😢
@@MRS.RM1 You can always look to find a deal. My nee friend didn't pay that much. Negotiate!!!!
Do they offer rooms with a balcony overlooking the beach / water?
@@ChrisSchmidt-ls7cy Only 1 tower overlooks the ocean.
I feel the pool is less private with all the units staring down at you,. Can you show the Oceanview units and their view? Also, can you show on a map the exact location in Cebu just for references in your video?
Nice pool, but man, I really like rooftop pools.
So do I
Are there units available for rent? At how much?
New subscriber here, just saw you on Vagabond Awake.
Welcome aboard!
@ thank you so much, look forward to seeing your videos
may not be expensive compared to the US but unbelievable in PH will; be difficult to resell to any local and will have to hope a rich cashed-up foreigner comes along when one wants to unload. how much is monthly maintenance/strata fee(s) anyhow?
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Watching from Miami Beach. Is this condo pet friendly?
@@Boracayislandgirl I will have to ask someone about that.
@@BrittMcalister - Thank you.
Cool that’s where I wanna go in April. Do they have monthly rates?
It's brand new, but the hotel is there. Residences are for sell only.
Philippines built all these condos that are too expensive for the locals. 40% of housing is dedicated to 3% of the population.... the problem is that foreigners don't want to buy when they can buy a house or condo back in their home country for the same price and rent it out for double then what you can get in philippines because of the overstock in PH. So it makes sense to buy a home in your country rent it out and keep 1/2 the money and use 1/2 to rent a condo here in PH.
Exactly! You can use the money to travel the World.
What is the cost per month as far as maintenance? Or is that all included in the price?
@@Madcracka Dues are roughly 13,000 pesos per month. Thanks for commenting.
Is there also a monthly condo association fee on top of the purchase price?
@@richardrosa4826 Yes. Around 13,000 pesos per month.
Did you mention the cost of the units?
I think you found a niche as few blogs show expats nice places to stay, either hotels or condos around Cebu. At 85,000 PHP that's a bit pricey and when I move will look for something that is closer to 40,000 PHP.
Thanks for commenting. Really appreciate it.
This place is for the bigger minded budget. The very best in cebu...
Very nice for those with the budget. I’d like to think I will find something almost as nice for less, but we’ll see. Enjoyed the tour, Britt!
Thanks for watching!
Aloha. Very nice. How much for a 2BDRM Courtyard Villa? (Inquiring minds want to know) 😎
Nice job How much $$$ ?? Enjoy
22,000,000 pesos.
I had rather live in a shack before I lived in a big city, regardless of the country. Give me the country life.
@@philparrott4424 Coming soon. Beach and country life. Thanks for commenting.
Curios about the price?
$375,500
What is the Average Purchase price for these units? Just an average will do.
I went over the price while in the condo. Come on. Watch till the end. Lol. 22,000,000 pesos. $375,500
If I understand, the two bedroom villas get direct pool access from their porch.
@@kevinacker9843 That's correct. Some even have private pools.
@@kevinacker9843 Thanks for commenting.
why is no one swimming?
Just opened.
Britt, how long did it take you to get out there from your area? I am actually planning on staying at the Sheraton resort for the first 4 or 5 days upon arrival to decompress after that long flight. I am assuming it is near the resort that is all the way out on the island??
@@andrewkamchi7478 It's about a 35-40 minute ride to IT Park.
@@BrittMcalisteryou caught it at a good time because it was an hour each way from airport to IT park for me
maybe nice fir the Philippines but you can get far better with better amenities in Thailand for 1/3 the price. Bangkok and Pattaya are so overbuilt with luxury condos right now with new ones opening every month that owners are begging fir tenets
@@Stefan-f2d I will be visiting Thailand soon. Thanks for the info and comment.
Yep and there still building
Total monthly cost
@@tonyadams09 These are for purchase only.
@BrittMcalister Price
@tonyadams09 22,000,000 pesos or $375,500. Come on. Watch till the pricing. I cover it in the condo itself. Lol
@@BrittMcalister how muci is a parking spot? and how much and the condo hoa dues a month?
,thanks.
@Taylor11173 Condo comes with parking. Dues are a little over 13,000 pesos per month.
Lapu=Lapu is anything but luxury. I was just there a little while ago and the buildings look rundown. Also, they charge to go to the beach.
Location?
@@thingstheydontdiscussinchurch Mactan
I arrive in Manila next month. I’m 44 and plan to live in the Philippines forever. I’m a 100%’r with the VA. Plenty of money. My choices are Manila, Cebu or Iloilo?
@PassportDialectic I love Cebu, but do plan on visiting those destinations soon.
rent condo is same price,depends u like big city or small city😂😂😂😂😂😂
@ …a clean city like Festive Walk, Iloilo.
Question for you Sir:
If I was moving from America to the Philippines with a $2,500 monthly pension, would $10,000 be enough for the paperwork, visa, passport, plane trip, and the 1st month of expenses?
Basically what I’m asking is if $10,000 would be enough to get me to the Philippines and get me thru my 1st month there?
@SoldierforGod Visa? You can stay here 3 years on your regular passport. Once here for 3 years you only have to leave for 24 hours. Once you return the 3 years starts over.
@@SoldierforGod I came with half that. Bought a motorcycle for $2800. Still had enough for my 1st month.
@@SoldierforGod Appreciate the comment.
@@BrittMcalister
The 16-month rule for staying in the Philippines applies to foreign tourists and temporary visitors who enter the country on a visa-free basis or with a temporary visitor visa. Here are the key points:
1. Visitors can extend their stay up to a maximum of 16 months (approximately 480 days) through multiple extensions at Bureau of Immigration offices[3].
2. This rule applies to both visa-exempt visitors and those who enter with a temporary visitor visa[3].
3. Extensions are typically granted in increments, with options for 1-month or 2-month extensions[1].
4. After the 16-month period, further extensions are subject to different maximum limits based on nationality:
- Non-visa required nationals (visa-exempt visitors) can extend their stay up to 36 months[1].
- Visa-required nationals can extend their stay up to 24 months[1].
5. Each extension requires payment of various fees, including extension fees, application fees, and other administrative charges[1].
It's important to note that while the 16-month rule is generally applicable, the actual duration of stay is subject to immigration authorities' discretion and may vary based on individual circumstances.
Recency of information: The sources used for this information are dated between April 2024 and December 2024, with the most recent update being from December 4, 2024[2]. As of the current date (January 8, 2025), this information is considered recent and likely still applicable, but it's always advisable to check with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for the most up-to-date regulations.
Citations:
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@@BrittMcalister
The duration a foreigner can stay in the Philippines varies depending on their nationality and visa status. Here's a detailed explanation of the stay durations, including the 16-month and 36-month rules, based on the most recent information available as of January 2025:
Initial Stay:
- Most foreign nationals are given a 30-day visa-free stay upon arrival.
- Some nationalities may receive 7 to 59 days, depending on their country of origin.
Extension Rules:
1. 16-Month Rule:
- Applies to all foreign nationals, regardless of visa requirement status.
- Allows for extensions of stay up to a maximum of 16 months from the date of arrival.
- Requires applying for an Extension of Stay at any Bureau of Immigration office before the authorized stay expires.
- Extensions are granted in increments, with fees applying for each extension.
2. 36-Month Rule:
- Applies specifically to non-visa required nationals (those from countries under Executive Order No. 408).
- Allows for extensions of stay up to a total of 36 months from the date of latest recorded arrival.
- This rule supersedes the 16-month rule for eligible nationals.
3. 24-Month Rule:
- Applies to visa-required nationals.
- Allows for extensions of stay up to a total of 24 months from the date of latest recorded arrival.
Administrative Steps for Extensions:
1. Visit a Bureau of Immigration office before the current authorized stay expires.
2. Complete the visa extension form (TVS-C-VE-2016).
3. Present a valid passport.
4. Pay the applicable fees.
Additional Considerations:
- Overstaying for more than 6 months, even if within the allowable period, may require processing at the BI Main Office or other authorized Immigration Offices.
- The 16-month rule applies as a general guideline, while the 36-month and 24-month rules are specific to visa status and nationality.
This information is based on the most recent data available from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration as of January 2025. However, immigration policies can change, so it's advisable to check with the Bureau of Immigration or a Philippine embassy for the most up-to-date information before travel.
Citations:
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Based on the search results, the 16-month rule does not necessarily mean added scrutiny after 16 months, but it does involve additional administrative steps for those wishing to stay beyond 16 months, even if they are allowed to stay for up to 36 months. Here are the key points:
1. The 16-month rule applies to all foreign nationals, regardless of visa requirement status[5].
2. For extensions beyond 16 months, the approval of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration is required[5]. This suggests an additional level of review, but not necessarily increased scrutiny.
3. Non-visa required nationals can stay for up to 36 months, while visa-required nationals can stay for up to 24 months[5].
4. The Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) scheme allows for extensions up to these maximum periods, but extensions must be applied for regularly[5].
5. Foreign nationals approaching the 16-month limit from their latest arrival date should be informed of the restriction on extensions beyond this point[5].
It's important to note that this information is based on a Memorandum Circular from 2013[5], and while more recent sources (up to December 2024) discuss overstaying penalties[1] and visa extension processes[4], they do not specifically mention changes to the 16-month rule. Therefore, while the rule still appears to be in effect, it's advisable to check with the Bureau of Immigration for the most current information.
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Where is everyone ?
@APW-ry2ok It's a brand new Condominium. Only 10 units sold. Thanks for commenting.
Any other condos at like 1/3 of that price? Maybe a 2 bedroom?
@@Oldtimer_Shrek I will search. Thanks for commenting.
@ I’m still trying to figure out about where in 🇺🇸you from usually I can figure out by the accent but yours got me stumped 🤣🤣
What is the size of the condo? I'm guessing 60 sqm
@robocop581 I think he said 58 or 62. Sorry, but forgot.
@@BrittMcalisterAt 60 sqm the price is in line with Luxury condos in Manila at 360K to 385K pesos per sqm
@robocop581 Thanks for the comment and info.
Nice place but expensive for the Philippines.
@@charlesetienne6037 Thanks for commenting.
With a year under your "belt" in the Philippines, do you think you could live off from $600 a month and live a good quality of life being retired? I feel that you being single, $2000 a month is a great budget that affords many options to a quality life style. We are a family of 4, living off $3000 a month right outside Cebu City.
@faronray5765 $600. Not sure about that. Maybe $1200.
But, what if you have plus 6k usd monthly budgets.
Then what???
Food for thought.
@faronray5765 From what I can tell $1200 and above would be the sweet spot. Locals live on much less. It would be up to the person or family.
@kevinacker9843 That's where things change. You could afford a cook, assistant, maid, etc.....
@@BrittMcalister correct.
That is why the wife and cannot agree on, what to do with a higher budget. Where do we live.
For now, we just stay in VACATION mode and stay in finer hotel and resorts for weeks at a time and visit relatives all the time, but we need a permanent living location.
But where???
As Im "watching" the video, Im reading all the comments in regards to lease rates. You're gonna leave us hangin'?! 😅
Lol. It's purchase only.
You could say “amazing” a thousand more times and it still wouldn’t be worth it.
the fills is a literal garbage dump.
And these people literally try and manipulate you into buying an apartment. For almost $400 Thousand Dollars plus fees. You can own a 5 bedroom house with all that and a pool for the same price in an area where everyone takes care of their property. Not just in a bubble. Smh.
MORE PROOF >>> " A FOOL And His MONEY Is SOON PARTED " !!! That UNIT ( ONE Bedroom ) Is OVER $300,000 TOO MUCH And EVERTIME a EXPAT OVER PAYS , It COST ALL Of US ...... MORE MONEY CUS, Some FOOL ...... " EXTREMELY OVER PAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We ain't all poor like you. $300K is affordable to some people so stop assuming they're over spending
Dude is 1000% correct if these crazy ex bats wanna spend that kind of money then the Philippines are gonna jack the prices up that high and that's what's happening now all of a sudden everything is crashing
@@timtarr9364$300K is pocket change. Stop assuming everyone has your budget. People that buy these condos have other income earning assets
@@timtarr9364What crash? The condos that are in over supply are B Grade condos. Luxury market is doing just fine. Go do some research first before you make sweeping comments.
@@robocop581 amen brother.
Some of us have plus 6k usd monthly budgets.
That's to expensive over three hundred Grand USD with condo prices going down in Philippines that's to expensive for a one bedroom unless parking and furniture is included and that's still to expensive the way price's are the market in Philippines now for condos is low so that price is ridiculously crazy
@@Davirdcarrol I don't know. Pricing on the same unit in Florida would be $800,000 and up. Just my opinion. Thanks for commenting.
Nothing you have compares with Florida. That looks like a 1 bedroom apartment.
@gwengirl0526 I just left Pensacola, FL. I would take anything here over living there. Location, location. The people here put a smile on my face every day.
Wait for the crash of 2025. Every condo, regardless if it is high end or low end, will be impacted. Don’t buy, rent. Expect costs to drop steadily. Also, those renting condos will move to better, less expensive units and it will have a snowball impact on others. If you signed a year lease you’ll be overpaying by the end. Patience!
@@MisterDigDug Thanks for the feedback. Truly appreciate the comment.
Currently there is only one for rent which is a one bedroom, 68 sq meters for $P85,000.
I Want the two bedroom villa for RENT...
Ok, Britt. You need to stop all this. You are tempting me (another Floridian) to sell everything I have and move over there! Not Good! 🙂
@xadjustplayinggames2053 Come on man. Be happy to show you around.
Don't sell anything until you come here for a few weeks. The Philipines is not for everyone...😂
And look at that there’s nobody there on the beach
It's a private beach. The Residences just started selling the units. Thanks for commenting.
$375 K..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. You have to be a fool to pay that…
@@daidavies6210 Imagine all the fools in FL paying 5 times that for beach front. Thanks for commenting. Truly appreciate it.
@ Iv no interest in the USA … I live in Cebu City Philippines and originally from Wales 🏴. I pay £174 a month for a 2 Bedroom house just 30 mts from the beach . ….. Imagine paying $375 K for a Condo that’s basically just the size of a Hotel room. It’s Over priced and you know it.
@daidavies6210 Thanks for commenting.
IMO, that's a very very high price to pay to live in an oversized hotel room... Sure it's nice, however, no way to justify that (and that's to start)... Utilities? HOA fees? I rent a very large house in Davao for 25,000. I could rent this house for 73 years (for 22 million PHP). If I were a multi-millionaire, sure, I'd probably go for the fancy place (to show off). For a normal expat on SS... Um, that's a no.
Thanks for commenting.
Just trying to show all the options here.
Don't get crazy and buy 😅
@@linda1881 I can't afford it.
Nice play for sure - but it's a lot of smoke and mirrors for the average guy. Do you really want to live in a bubble that small? Mactan Newtown is where the action is at. It's a combo commercial and residential design - which is important - because you have 20,000 people working in the call centers on the blvd - and this is where expats will meet women to date and entertain. Newtown has restaurants - grocery stores - gyms - drug stores - 7-11's (2) and McDonald's even. Across the street you have the LG mall with a hardware store and even a computer/service store (Yogo). The pool at 8 Newtown is 80 yards long and is perfect for long distance swimming - or water walking exercise. A one bedroom at 8 Newtown is 30,000 PH - ($511) - and right now you can buy studio corner units for around 4 million pesos. ($70,000)
Nice vlog very positive 5 star building in a 2 star country why don't you talk about the traffic the nonexistent infrastructure. No sidewalks.. the dirt and garbage all over the streets..if you get sick better be close to a hospital because traffic don't move over for anything..stop selling the country liie that many people don't understand. Try helping..people understand what they have to contend with
@CanadaGUY In my opinion this country is amazing. I lived near Charlotte, NC and traffic was much worse. The city is very clean. Knock on wood I haven't been sick the entire time I've been here. My stomach issues are gone. Less additives to the food. Appreciate the comment.
This dude is lost in Paradise eyes he hasn't seen the real Philippines and to say that Charlotte North Carolina traffic is worse bull effing shit I don't know where he thinks it's better here those pink glasses will come off soon
You probably got something to promote this didn’t you? Seducing foreigners to bring finances to support the country’s! Shame on you
To much money for a 1 bed
@@FlaGrown1955 That place on the beach in Florida would be at least $800,000
nothing like shoebox ! overpriced in mactan ! mandaue or cebu city much better place to live !
@@unforgettableplaces8520 I love Cebu City. Will be traveling very soon to other areas. 1st up is Mindanao.
Again you need to stop saying pricing in America would be a lot more than here you're not in America no more you're here and the pricing here is stupid because of people like you saying oh my God it's so cheap yet they drive the price sky high and now what's happening the condobubble is busting in the Philippines
If everything is so nice why do you read all the Philippine news and find out the condo bubble is busting nobody is buying these things they're garbage just read any Filipino news on the condos and you'll see they're crashing
NO BURST OF BUBBLE ITS OVERSUPPLY..
There is no quality of life in Philippines because air pollution is bad, extremely hot and humid weather and poor people all over with dilapidated building. The people are nice, some tourists areas are lovely but people constantly their garbages 😢
Sorry you feel that way. My life has changed for the better due to this beautiful country. Never been happier.
@ Happy for you but you are probably just arriving in Philippines and still in the happy mood holiday.
@josephrobi6806 Been here going on 13 months now. Every day brings a smile to my face.
@ First year is always the best until the adrenaline is gone. It was like that for me but after 6 years in the Philippines I cannot take it anymore. Trash, burning, roasters, air pollution, poverty, dilapidated buildings, no easy parking for the car, heavy traffic and dangerous, extremely hot and humid etc. I am returning to America this year 2025. God bless you. Only good things in Philippines is visiting specific areas and finding a partner.
@josephrobi6806 Thanks for commenting. I could never return back to the states. I was miserable.
You laugh too much.
@Tsavo12 Sorry. Hard not to laugh when you're so happy.
@@BrittMcalister That's all that matters.
GREAT VIDEO A LOT TO THINK ABOUT
@@ruscocor Thanks a lot. Greatly appreciated.