It's refreshing to see videos about the Philippines that don't focus on sex. The islands are rich in culture and natural beauty. Well done, Mike and Heidi.
In my estimation, many people on overstay try to show up at airport and avoid paying overstay fees. Manila Airport Immigration very good at stopping you from boarding without overstay payment. Back in the day, Tourist Visa was only 21 days. I did all my own travel tickets online. I forgot Philippines was unique. Most Tourist Visa's are 30 days upon arrival. Had to pay overstay fee. Can the update of ACR Card address be done online? Sure would make things much simpler.
You must if got lots of comments from your last vlog about overstay. Great you did this to get an expert to explain the process….with the required back payment, not sure what will happen to the guy you met….hope it works out for him….👍👍
Articulate and knowledgeable - for anyone who is reluctant to go the DIY route, Heidi seems like a great resource and well worthwhile for stress-free peace of mind.
I have emailed this wonderful woman a few times for information and she has always responded very quickly. I will be using this company for all my visa or frankly any government needs in the Philippines forever.
Seems like a great person, but I emailed her 6 days ago about a permanent visa and still no response. I emailed Mike 12 days ago and no response. @@mikesphilippineretirement
Mike thanks for Heidi! I wanted to notify you when i went for my 6 month extension they would only give me two months this time again! Hey told me they need to have a letter notarized from an attorney or somebody like that requesting the 6 month. Also they're getting real tight now i came three days early and they were upset that it wasn't 7 days i gave me just a verbal warning you have to come seven days ahead of the date it expires. I hope that's new information for you
I'm interested in the SRRV for a Military retiree.......Do I have to do a criminal back ground check in the USA or can I do it there? What else do I need to do before coming?
This is great Heidi is so knowledgeable. Question I have a ACR card. I left the Philippines for the holidays. I know I get a 30 visa free. So after I am back do I have to do another months extension after the 30 day free Or since I have a ACR card can I do 6 months.
I don't think this question was asked, but maybe it will be answered now. What IF you overstay a long time, say years and you legitimately have no money, they will just deport and blacklist you? where do they sent you if deported of course back to your home country but where? That was just a curious question. Now this one actually happened to me. I have a 13A visa and wanted to open a bank account and was denied because my wife was not with me. I explained she is working back in the USA and why do I need her physically with me? The answer was just because...It was not a big problem at the time, but I'm curious if anyone else has had this happen.
What happens if you extended the visa and you travel in between. Does the clock start over? In other words, I extended the visa to Feb 1st then I traveled to another country and returned Dec 10th. Does the clock restart (e.g., 30 days) or is Feb 1st valid? Thanks
The whole clock restarts, Including the three year maximum stay period. A new visa on arrival, Tourist Visa is issued if you are from a Visa on Arrival authorised country.
Yeah that was my reaction as well when I heard that. The card is completely useless, other than having an official ID (which is what your passport is for anyways). It's just an excuse for them to charge you $100 every year.
@@redpillsatori3020 I AGREE completely useless. No one acknowledges it as a form of identification in the Philippines. Just an excuse to get $100 out of you. I got my SRRV visa 6 months ago and life is good now. I can now renew my SRRV every two years. It's great showing my SRRV card to Philippine immigration officers at MIAA.😊
How silly to do an exit clearance. I understand the logic. But again another thing that why not tp stay in Philippines. Offloading, sim registration, internet sketchy , paper driven. I prefer staying in Thailand. So much easier. Enjoy ur retirement there. Not my cup of tea. Sadly my Gf there. But we stay most time in Thailand or traveling. She even is starting to prefer Thailand lol
So I can take my American wedding certificate to the Philippine consult here in Tampa Florida and they can give me a Spouse Visa 13A . How long does that take doing it here? Plus do I need to have a exit ticket flying in to Manila since I'm married to a filipina from Negros Oriental when we leave Florida? Plus what type of police clearance do I need to get here in Florida the county sheriff can do it but it's just for here in our county can you be specific on this before I go get this paperwork and spend money. Plus I'm getting my name change Apostille and marriage certificate Apostille that All I need cause our federal government is way behind here doing apostilles
Hi i have a question iam from the USA and my girl friend is filipina and if i was to come there and get married in the philipppine what kind of visa do i need to say permanently in the conutry with her
Hi MIKE , WOW a very GOOD informative video , turns into a LOT of comments. I hope my comment will get some humor versus hate on here BUT we all can say what we want ? SO if I was there (just my fantasy) and I OVERSTAYED , could my excuse be MY GF LOCKED ME IN THE BEDROOM WITH HER AND WOULDN T LET ME OUT TO PAY MY FEES ? O.K. O.K. take it easy now... A HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ALL GOD BLESS MIKE CIAO
You should have asked her why the ACR card costs $100, and why it needs to be renewed annually. It's a rhetorical question, but would have been fun to watch you ask her.
Mike good information to i know once i move there she is beautiful lady and seems smart at same time I meaning her knowledge of immigration mike sorry my spell check hardly works
Why is it like "winning a prize" if the bank gives you a bank account..Do they fill it with money for you? Oh ,hang on ,you give them money .. pathetic really.stull "welcome to the Philippines"
I'm interested in the SRRV for a Military retiree.......Do I have to do a criminal back ground check in the USA or can I do it there? What else do I need to do before coming?
If you have any Questions about Visas in the Philippines you can contact HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike
It's refreshing to see videos about the Philippines that don't focus on sex. The islands are rich in culture and natural beauty. Well done, Mike and Heidi.
Thank you so much
Thanks for your support 🙏
Great show she was great I will be calling her
Very informative video Mike, thanks for posting this!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your support 🙏
Great video. Thanks Mike. 😎
Planning to be using C&G in the future. Hoping the fees are not high. Thank you Heidi and Mike
Thanks Mike and Janet and Heidi 😊 Great information Thanks ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Mike, Heidi is a gem! She can be very helpful to anyone visiting there.
We think she does a great job
Seek help, seek Heidi! She's a fun interview. Good info too.
So helpful
Thank you very much,
You are welcome!
Another fantastic episode! Thank you Mike.
Thank you for the nice comment
What a nice lady great advice I learnt a lot of the finer details thank you.
You are so welcome!
Wow. Heidi is smart and talks so professionally...
She is and happy to help anyone with there visa problems
Great information for anyone who wants to visit or move to the Philippines
LLL thank you
In my estimation, many people on overstay try to show up at airport and avoid paying overstay fees. Manila Airport Immigration very good at stopping you from boarding without overstay payment.
Back in the day, Tourist Visa was only 21 days. I did all my own travel tickets online. I forgot Philippines was unique. Most Tourist Visa's are 30 days upon arrival. Had to pay overstay fee.
Can the update of ACR Card address be done online? Sure would make things much simpler.
You must if got lots of comments from your last vlog about overstay. Great you did this to get an expert to explain the process….with the required back payment, not sure what will happen to the guy you met….hope it works out for him….👍👍
Yes I wanted to get her input on overstay
Articulate and knowledgeable - for anyone who is reluctant to go the DIY route, Heidi seems like a great resource and well worthwhile for stress-free peace of mind.
thanks Basil
Thanks for watching!
Yes she sounds like a smart nice Philippine woman
That she is Michael
I have emailed this wonderful woman a few times for information and she has always responded very quickly. I will be using this company for all my visa or frankly any government needs in the Philippines forever.
Thank you for your nice comment. Very helpful
Seems like a great person, but I emailed her 6 days ago about a permanent visa and still no response. I emailed Mike 12 days ago and no response. @@mikesphilippineretirement
what is your e mail address
Yes never overstay as that goes on your record
Thanks for the info
I would tell them that ida broke my heart that is why I didnot renew my visa,
Mike thanks for Heidi! I wanted to notify you when i went for my 6 month extension they would only give me two months this time again! Hey told me they need to have a letter notarized from an attorney or somebody like that requesting the 6 month. Also they're getting real tight now i came three days early and they were upset that it wasn't 7 days i gave me just a verbal warning you have to come seven days ahead of the date it expires. I hope that's new information for you
Good to know!
What happens if you overstay and you do not have money to pay for penalty? Can you negotiate with the Department of Immigration ?
I'm interested in the SRRV for a Military retiree.......Do I have to do a criminal back ground check in the USA or can I do it there? What else do I need to do before coming?
contact HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike
This is great Heidi is so knowledgeable. Question I have a ACR card. I left the Philippines for the holidays. I know I get a 30 visa free. So after I am back do I have to do another months extension after the 30 day free Or since I have a ACR card can I do 6 months.
Wait for Heidi to reply as I do not know the answer to that question
My understanding the 30 day first stay is now 59 day ?
I do not know for sure if the 59 days visa on arrival is for everyone
Mike she have beautiful brown skin the woman your talking to
That is Heidi very smart and enjoys helping Expats
I don't think this question was asked, but maybe it will be answered now. What IF you overstay a long time, say years and you legitimately have no money, they will just deport and blacklist you? where do they sent you if deported of course back to your home country but where? That was just a curious question. Now this one actually happened to me. I have a 13A visa and wanted to open a bank account and was denied because my wife was not with me. I explained she is working back in the USA and why do I need her physically with me? The answer was just because...It was not a big problem at the time, but I'm curious if anyone else has had this happen.
i had no problem opening a bank account on my tourist visa
contact HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike
I look forward in going to Philippines Feb 23 and going to Cebu Feb 29
Enjoy your stay and have fun
Hi Mike i just saw your loan video but my question is if i want to buy a condo cash how can i enter with the money cash let say €50.000,00.
It is a guest from me but i don't see what would be a problem with a certified check maybe or something
This is why in June, first thing I will start is my Residency.
Your SRRV
In Cebu
Yes in Cebu and Manila
What happens if you extended the visa and you travel in between. Does the clock start over? In other words, I extended the visa to Feb 1st then I traveled to another country and returned Dec 10th. Does the clock restart (e.g., 30 days) or is Feb 1st valid? Thanks
The whole clock restarts, Including the three year maximum stay period. A new visa on arrival, Tourist Visa is issued if you are from a Visa on Arrival authorised country.
Im leaving to Thailand January 2 will be overstay 4 days whats the penalty fine if any?
contact HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike
The ACR card by itself will not allow you to open a bank account.
Yeah that was my reaction as well when I heard that. The card is completely useless, other than having an official ID (which is what your passport is for anyways). It's just an excuse for them to charge you $100 every year.
By philippine law ìf your on a tourist visa after 2 months you need to have an ACR Card
@@mikesphilippineretirement true they automatically give you one and charge you for it but it provides no benefits to a tourist visa.
I needed mine to open a bank account, get a Philippine D.L.
@@redpillsatori3020 I AGREE completely useless. No one acknowledges it as a form of identification in the Philippines. Just an excuse to get $100 out of you.
I got my SRRV visa 6 months ago and life is good now. I can now renew my SRRV every two years. It's great showing my SRRV card to Philippine immigration officers at MIAA.😊
How silly to do an exit clearance. I understand the logic. But again another thing that why not tp stay in Philippines. Offloading, sim registration, internet sketchy , paper driven. I prefer staying in Thailand. So much easier.
Enjoy ur retirement there. Not my cup of tea. Sadly my Gf there. But we stay most time in Thailand or traveling. She even is starting to prefer Thailand lol
we are glad your in Thailand Dave
So I can take my American wedding certificate to the Philippine consult here in Tampa Florida and they can give me a Spouse Visa 13A . How long does that take doing it here? Plus do I need to have a exit ticket flying in to Manila since I'm married to a filipina from Negros Oriental when we leave Florida? Plus what type of police clearance do I need to get here in Florida the county sheriff can do it but it's just for here in our county can you be specific on this before I go get this paperwork and spend money. Plus I'm getting my name change Apostille and marriage certificate Apostille that All I need cause our federal government is way behind here doing apostilles
I do not Know but I got a state police clearance and that was good enough
Hi i have a question iam from the USA and my girl friend is filipina and if i was to come there and get married in the philipppine what kind of visa do i need to say permanently in the conutry with her
13A or SRRV
Hi MIKE , WOW a very GOOD informative video , turns into a LOT of comments.
I hope my comment will get some humor versus hate on here BUT we all can say what we want ?
SO if I was there (just my fantasy) and I OVERSTAYED , could my excuse be MY GF LOCKED ME IN THE BEDROOM WITH HER AND WOULDN T LET ME OUT TO PAY MY FEES ?
O.K. O.K. take it easy now...
A HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ALL
GOD BLESS MIKE CIAO
hahaha would not work
I've heard many times that the initial Visa is for 59 days but Heidi is saying it is only 30.
Has anyone ever heard of 59 days of Visa?
I think that changed a year back.
I overstayed in Thailand once. 🤭 3 days lol no problem. Don’t overstay. Do your planning and your homework. Or be thrown out possibly.
Planning and budget are very important. Stay on top of your visa don' overstay
You should have asked her why the ACR card costs $100, and why it needs to be renewed annually. It's a rhetorical question, but would have been fun to watch you ask her.
bc it is the law. Would her answer been fun?
I was charged for an overstay at the airport for 1 day, so i would disagree with Heidi.
did you go to jail..give some details of what happened Paul. We are all interested
Can I get an ACR card immediately if I come in on a 13A visa?
Yes
But takes 6 weeks to get
ASK HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike
never ever overstay - will cost you extra $ and a lot besides ending up in bicutan detention center and be deported evtl black listed forever
Yes try hard to stay up to date on your visa
Who wants to open offshore account in the Philippines?
I have a philippine bank account
@@mikesphilippineretirement for OFFSHORE purposes?
So what is off shore to you a place to hide money?
I don't stay in the USA for more than 6 months 😂😆 why would I stay in the Philippines that long without leaving 🎉🎉🎉🎉👍💯
I do not know why. You can tell us the reason you never stay more than 6 months
@@mikesphilippineretirement because I get bored in 1 place too long guess it was the military idk 😶
Is Heidi single and ready to mingle? (Asking for a friend)
I do not think so
@@mikesphilippineretirement Lovely and smart woman, I'm not surprised.
Mike good information to i know once i move there she is beautiful lady and seems smart at same time I meaning her knowledge of immigration mike sorry my spell check hardly works
What do you mean get her
Looks like the philippines knows how to control immigration haha
Plastic surgery is getting bad these days.......anyone else see the clown on the Saint Jude commercial?? Jesus!
Don't travel international if you're incompetent or ill.
great point
You have grown men acting like 15 year olds asking what to do. Stop speaking to them. They will blame you when they will definitely fail.
as a grown man I will speak to any one I want to!!
Why is it like "winning a prize" if the bank gives you a bank account..Do they fill it with money for you? Oh ,hang on ,you give them money .. pathetic really.stull "welcome to the Philippines"
Millions..hahaha
We waiting for you in Tijuana,BC
Do you think you can get a bank account in the USA if you're a tourist. I don't think so.
I think you need a green Card
I'm interested in the SRRV for a Military retiree.......Do I have to do a criminal back ground check in the USA or can I do it there? What else do I need to do before coming?
contact HEIDI CAJES- C&G CONSULTING
VISA AND SRRV / 13A INFO
cgconsulting.ph/mike