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I just sets me off to see KANO's working illegally......this is my home but I "am" still a guest. Live by the laws of the land. Jeez....guess I got too fired up.
Need Philippines Visa extension info/help.
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clgsamson
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yes pards....himas himas lang muna..Babydamulag:
Babydamulag:
guess how many DMs and Instructors are working here in the Philippines that are not locals? they are from Europe, So. Korea, Japan, etc.
try asking them Dive pros you see at PG, Bohol, Etc. if they have work permits to do DIVE pro jobs here.
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shugar
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plus all of us here unfortunately have at least 1 relative who has had to go TNT in the US... illegal worker din yun... took the jobs from the legal pinoyspaolov:
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dutchpickle
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kwhkg
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Russ_UK
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Gilligan
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This thread is ancient, like me. Let it die.
I solved this issue years ago.
There is an Immigration office in Tagbilaran City, Bohol where I get my 59 day extensions.
I can get a 59 day Visa from the Honolulu Philippine Consulate before going to the RP or just go for 21 days without one and handle the extensions at the Tagbilaran Immigration Office.
Upside to getting the 59 day Visa in advance = not much other than postponing the first trip to Immigration in Tagbilaran and saving a few bucks. The Visa in Honolulu is $20. + FedEx each way of your passport (I don't trust the Post Office) + cost of the money order (no checks accepted) + sending a copy of your bank statement + a passport size photo.
Downside = the Visa takes up an entire page in my passport versus just the smaller arrival stamp without one. Your getting the arrival stamp even with the Visa.
I am a guest in the RP and as such I obey their laws. I don't work here.
kwhkg
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sorry i didnt check the other entries as to the date, yeh its old news
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I have extended my visa countless times in the Boracay Office. I have been late one or two times, by up to two weeks due to traveling around the country. All you have to do is pay a 1500 peso late fee. If you are in between immigration offices, you can say that you could not find one and they will usually not make it an issue.
The safer option is to extend it as soon as you arrive. Puerto Gallera would be the best place. You can just ask your hotel where the office is or if they provide the service? Should cost 2000 to 2500 pesos and take an hours or two max. I have had two extensions done at once with a good explanation. Hope this helps someone. Let me know if you have any questions.
BTW the reefs in Boracay are regenerating somewhat... hopefully they can from making it worse and let it start to flourish.
The safer option is to extend it as soon as you arrive. Puerto Gallera would be the best place. You can just ask your hotel where the office is or if they provide the service? Should cost 2000 to 2500 pesos and take an hours or two max. I have had two extensions done at once with a good explanation. Hope this helps someone. Let me know if you have any questions.
BTW the reefs in Boracay are regenerating somewhat... hopefully they can from making it worse and let it start to flourish.
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