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Checklist for getting married in the Philippines!

Discussion in 'Relationship Advice' started by Kuya, Jun 1, 2011.

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  1. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    Cheers oss :D
    Kuya, Jun 10, 2011
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  2. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    Another question.. Anyone had a visa to Pinas for about 65 days?
    Kuya, Jun 11, 2011
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  3. oss
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    oss Somewhere Staff Member

    Not me Sean, 59 days appears to be the current limit so you would have to apply for an extension which is a pain the backside :(

    Only other way is to get a multi entry visa and take a quick trip somewhere else, Hong Kong is the usual destination for folk that have to do that every two years.

    oss, Jun 11, 2011
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  4. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    Kuya,
    I've only had personal experience of 21day and 59 day visa, and also of BB 1 year stamp.

    But staying on beyond the 59 days requires you to extend your visa in two month increments at any immigration office up to 16 months. Beyond that,
    further extensions require approval by the main office in Manila. This can continue up to a total of another 8 months (4X two month extensions).
    Eventually you will have reached 24 months in Phils.
    At that point you must then leave the country. Although you can return immediately to start another 24 month process.

    Look here for fees of all the above:-

    http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=282&Itemid=43

    You will notice that after 59 days extension you need the Alien Certificate of Registration.
    This is now the ACR I-Card and is a microchip-based credit card-sized identification card issued to registered aliens replacing the paper-based ACR.
    It has an embedded computer chip with biometric security features capable of data management and can be updated electronically.
    It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the following data:

    1.Personal information such as name, age, date of birth, place of birth, etc.
    2.Photograph
    3.Date and status of admission
    4.Visa type granted/date granted/date issued/expiry date
    5.Biometric information (2 digitalized fingerprint templates)
    6.Signature
    7.ACR and ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS and CRPE numbers
    8.Travel details
    9.Payment of immigration fees details

    The ACR I-Card serves as the Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC),
    Re-entry Permit (RP) and Special Return Certificate (SRC) of the holder upon payment of the required fees.

    Hope this helps.
    BTW you cannot use a 'fixer' for anything after 59 days.
    Micawber, Jun 11, 2011
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  5. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    Thanks Peter... Looks like I am sticking with the 59 days. Though I plan to take that into account on my flight time, not getting there about 10 minutes to midnight and calling those ten minutes a day.....
    Kuya, Jun 13, 2011
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  6. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    Kuya, I reckon you will probably be wed within 30 days.
    So the 59 day visa will be just a security buffer to allow time to really enjoy the whole experience without any worries about visa's.
    Micawber, Jun 13, 2011
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  7. Kuya
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    Kuya The Geeky One Staff Member

    30 days eh? :) Not only am I planning my journey but I need to give my best man the dates for his travel (he wants to return to the UK straight after the honeymoon, so I now think I will tell him to join us mid feb):like:
    Kuya, Jun 13, 2011
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  8. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    If you've got all your ducks lined up..... Yep (well with a bit luck....................but hey think positive) :)
    Micawber, Jun 13, 2011
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  9. oss
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    oss Somewhere Staff Member

    Regards my earlier post on this thread Sean, having recently travelled the western route down into Bacoor from Las Pinas which is basically the road to Dasmarinas, absolutely do not take that route under any circumstance to get to Taguig and the Embassy you will be there all day just trying to cover a mile, I'm never going on that road again ever !!!! :D

    The second suggestion I made to travel East then North is almost certainly a lot better.
    oss, Jul 14, 2011
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  10. Micawber
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    Micawber, Jul 19, 2011
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  11. Kuya
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    Kuya, Jul 19, 2011
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    florgeW Lady Mod Senior Member

    ooooooo... Sean! i'm so excited for you!!!! not too long now... i can't wait to see Joy and shop with her soon... hehehe
    florgeW, Aug 8, 2011
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