A very nice video sharing of another subject, and advises regarding "WHAT TO DO BEFORE COMING TO THE PHILIPPINES.". Interesting indeed! Full support & Best of luck po/Ned👍👏👍
Good for you! Not sure of your age, but check out Carefree Chris as well. He's a good buddy of mine here in Cebu and a great resource! Tell him "Jack and Sheila sent me!"
Hi Jack. I've enjoyed your videos. You are the first expat that I have seen advocating flying Biz or Premium... and also using words like "will, trust, medical directive" etc. There is a hole in the youtube expat market (for the Philippines anyway...) with regard to guys interested in visiting, whom are not looking for the absolute cheapest way to do everything. I would recommend that you do a bio video explaining (generally, not specifically) the line of work that you were in, what led you to the Phils, and the hoops that you had to jump through (if any) to arrive at financial independence. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing that you are not in the retire at 62, head to the Phils with $1,500 per month SS, nothing in savings/investments camp. take care. -Dave in Cincinnati. p.s. If you make a bio video, I would suggest being super vague, while still giving enough background info to make people "buy into" your story and channel.
@TheInvisibleAmericanMan Good idea! I'm actually 70 and spent a good chunk of change both checking out and then moving to the Philippines. I'm not "poor, " but I'm not wealthy either (divorce took a lot of my reserves). In general, there are two types of expat out here: The "Look at me, I'm a wealthy Westerner" type that thinks their wealth can "buy" the loyalty of a Filippina. They hang out in all the wrong places (bars, night clubs) expecting to meet a "hot, young thing who is kind and loyal. They fail and are usually the type that later complains, "All Filippinas are gold-diggers and scammers!" Then there are the patient, quieter types that, regardless of their financial status, live a more frugal life, minglenwith the natives, learn some of the language and/or customs, and try their best to fit in. They only go out a couple times each month (usually to anlocal festival, rarely to a bar), buy and eat food made by locals, and have only a few really close friends. I'm in this group.
@bucknaykid4236 From what I've seen, not as long as it's in the prescription bottle, though I didn't bring narcotics. 90 day supply might be iffy, depending on the drug. Look at the immigration website for better info. Or email them directly with specifics.
@MikeinKilim Unfortunately, that I don't know much about, and I won't be like those on Facebook and pretend to know. Send an email to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration with your question and you should get an answer within 48 hours. You can also contact JRC Visa Consultancy on Facebook and they might be able to answer that. There are a dozen UA-cam videos about that subject as well, done either by lawyers or visa consultants. Type in "Philippine spousal visa" into the search and look for the latest info.
@@peteranderson2130 It is in a secure bank, garners decent interest and is easily accessible without having to deal with bank transfer fees. I live here so why would I have my money in an overseas bank?
@peteranderson2130 - He's either full of shit, on business here, or is extremely stupid for advertising it, thinking immigration doesn't monitor videos like this
@@JacktheCyberspaceCowboy We own our business and property and have a decent income as well as cash in the bank. Our kids are being educated and neither my wife nor I has worked for 5 years. So, clearly stupid. Maybe you should aspire to be as stupid as I.
A very nice video sharing of another subject, and advises regarding "WHAT TO DO BEFORE COMING TO THE PHILIPPINES.". Interesting indeed! Full support & Best of luck po/Ned👍👏👍
Hi Jack.
Great 👍 video with great advice and information on getting to the Philippines. "I'm taking notes".
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Good for you! Not sure of your age, but check out Carefree Chris as well. He's a good buddy of mine here in Cebu and a great resource! Tell him "Jack and Sheila sent me!"
@@JacktheCyberspaceCowboy
Thanks 👍 Jack, I will.
Take care.
Great info brother
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Jack. I've enjoyed your videos. You are the first expat that I have seen advocating flying Biz or Premium... and also using words like "will, trust, medical directive" etc. There is a hole in the youtube expat market (for the Philippines anyway...) with regard to guys interested in visiting, whom are not looking for the absolute cheapest way to do everything. I would recommend that you do a bio video explaining (generally, not specifically) the line of work that you were in, what led you to the Phils, and the hoops that you had to jump through (if any) to arrive at financial independence. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing that you are not in the retire at 62, head to the Phils with $1,500 per month SS, nothing in savings/investments camp. take care. -Dave in Cincinnati. p.s. If you make a bio video, I would suggest being super vague, while still giving enough background info to make people "buy into" your story and channel.
@TheInvisibleAmericanMan Good idea! I'm actually 70 and spent a good chunk of change both checking out and then moving to the Philippines.
I'm not "poor,
" but I'm not wealthy either (divorce took a lot of my reserves).
In general, there are two types of expat out here: The "Look at me, I'm a wealthy Westerner" type that thinks their wealth can "buy" the loyalty of a Filippina. They hang out in all the wrong places (bars, night clubs) expecting to meet a "hot, young thing who is kind and loyal. They fail and are usually the type that later complains, "All Filippinas are gold-diggers and scammers!"
Then there are the patient, quieter types that, regardless of their financial status, live a more frugal life, minglenwith the natives, learn some of the language and/or customs, and try their best to fit in.
They only go out a couple times each month (usually to anlocal festival, rarely to a bar), buy and eat food made by locals, and have only a few really close friends. I'm in this group.
What can one expect with regards to prescription drugs being brought along. Can I take a 90 supply? And do they freak out about pain medication?
@bucknaykid4236 From what I've seen, not as long as it's in the prescription bottle, though I didn't bring narcotics. 90 day supply might be iffy, depending on the drug. Look at the immigration website for better info. Or email them directly with specifics.
My wife is going to Philippines ahead of me. She is a Philippine citizen. Can we still apply for Balikbayan visa after I arrive?
@MikeinKilim Unfortunately, that I don't know much about, and I won't be like those on Facebook and pretend to know. Send an email to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration with your question and you should get an answer within 48 hours.
You can also contact JRC Visa Consultancy on Facebook and they might be able to answer that.
There are a dozen UA-cam videos about that subject as well, done either by lawyers or visa consultants. Type in "Philippine spousal visa" into the search and look for the latest info.
Do a bank transfer. There is no need to bring cash. I transferred USD800,000, no problem, to a foreign currency account with BNP.
Why would you send 800k $US to the phils??
@@peteranderson2130 It is in a secure bank, garners decent interest and is easily accessible without having to deal with bank transfer fees. I live here so why would I have my money in an overseas bank?
@peteranderson2130 - He's either full of shit, on business here, or is extremely stupid for advertising it, thinking immigration doesn't monitor videos like this
@@peteranderson2130 To buy property, land and establish a decent life for my family and me.
@@JacktheCyberspaceCowboy We own our business and property and have a decent income as well as cash in the bank. Our kids are being educated and neither my wife nor I has worked for 5 years. So, clearly stupid. Maybe you should aspire to be as stupid as I.