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Top 5 reasons to Retire in the Philppines: 1. Visa 2. English speaking country 3. VA available for meds.. (usa veterans) 4. Affordability 5. Beautiful Beaches and country sides. I wont get into the cons.. But there are several Cons too. Its give and take. What is more important to you..
Information for US Veterans. We get a special class of retirement visa. The amount of deposit is only $1,500. The other thing is the Philippines has the only VA Clinic outside the US. It's a clinic NOT a hospital. You can get all your medicine mailed to you anywhere in the Philippines and they have a limited number of Doctors you can see in house. You can get reimbursed for all care (depending on what level of care you are eligible for), but there are between 10 and 20 hospitals that do directly bill the VA. See both the VA website and the clinics own website for further information.
yes. Definetly. I have the SRRV Expanded Courtesy. I can leave leave the country and come back as many times as i want. No fwd ticket.. to security clearance after 6 months being here. Only 20 dollar renewal fee for two years!
A) English is one of their National languages. Even the taxi drivers are fluent. B) Cost of living is very reasonable. C) People are Super Nice. D) It doesn't have the divisiveness of America. E) No local religions that would behead you for not converting to their religion, you know what I'm talking about.
E) No religions like in most on Mindanao? Sulu? Basilan? Google Abu Sayyaf. Marawi. "Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
English is fucking garbage here and they might know what you are saying, they'll still pretend not to if they don't want to hear you. My Filipina explains shit in tagalog and bisaya and they still ignore us. We lived in Angeles, Manila and now Mindinao. Same everywhere
A) brings in lowbagger Americans. Low English proficiency keeps out the riff raff. B)yes but standard of living is low. And the food is terrible. C)True! D) Duturte? Didn't they just vote in the kid of the lady who stole all the money and had a closet full of shoes? No thanks. E) see above and also A-lowbagger Americans don't even have a clue that there are Ms in Phil let alone that some are g-hadists
Hi @kevinreist7718, Just stay north of the trouble. When you show up in a new town anywhere in the world, even the USA or Europe, you are at a disadvantage. I have a report that explains how I stay safe when I arrive in a place I am not familiar with yet. Here is a link to that report: vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-travel-the-world-safely/ Thanks for watching and commenting. It helps our business grow. Dan
Someone said a man stays where he finds peace and after a lifetime of work a place to rest. Most can find that here in the Philippines, for me life is good.
You always give me hope with the information you provide Dan. I am flying to Cebu on November 6th and planning to find my ideal retirement home in the P.I. I am so glad that I did not begin the SRRV process while still here in the U.S. It's good to know that you can still stick with the Tourist Visa. Thank you so much.
Dan is the absolute best source of information for traveling or retiring overseas. Thanks to him for sharing his expert advice with all his subscribers.
As a very odd tangent. I'd like to thank you for your point on naivete. Not for the point you made but more that we take so much on faith from the time we are children and there is probably much in life we need to reassess and find out for ourselves.
I originally planned on coming to SE Asia to “decide” where I wanted to move. After 6 months of learning more about SE Asia I find that I should just go and slow travel until I find I haven’t left a place for a decade! This video speaks to me so hard!!!
You need to think of world as a bunch of countries you are going to date until you find the country you fall in love with where you'll live happily ever after
To me, retirement in Philippines on $1500/month, extremely risky. As you yourself said, you’ll eventually have medical issues, and when (not if) it happens US Medicare/Medicaid isn’t valid abroad. Medical can and will add up, even in Philippines. Not to mention emergencies, or anything else. Also, I’ve been going to Philippines since before the year 2000. It’s shocking how much inflation has hit the country. In other words, if you don’t want to live as a local, expect prices to rise in the future and by a lot more than it has in the US.
@@VagabondAwake Then again, medical care outside the US is WAY less expensive. We have a large contingent of Americans that are medical tourists, they travel out of the country to have their surgery done. My American friend in China at the age of 70 had prostrate surgery and spend 3 weeks in the hospital to totally and fully recover. It cost him a total of $4200. He paid cash. I can't imagine the PI being much more expensive than mainland China. It is time to throw a little caution to the wind, you only live once. Choose your best life!
I was in the Philippines in the early 90s and yes, you can do that in the Philippines and extend your stay there just like in Thailand. If you pay the police, you can extend your tourist visa and you don't have to leave the country.
As a Canadian my reasons are simple. The cost of living in Canada is probably as expensive as any other place in the world, our country is run by absolute morons, and the weather sucks pretty much at any time of the year. At least in the Philippines I don't care about politics (as long as the government remains kind to expats), for most foreigners the cost of living is much better than back home, and though it may be overly warm all of the time, I don't see that as a negative especially when people are freezing while outside back home. It also helps that the average Filipino is genuinely nice to expats and that most understand and can speak English.
I recently looked at the Philippines but have gone back to my first choice which is Italy initially thought that I could get dual citizenship because both of my grandfathers from My Father's Side were from Italy I'm in a very similar situation as Joe and I wish you had some more information that could help me but it is intriguing to look for different angles of approach and thank you for giving me some hope
I like your perspective. The two countries you mentioned are so different from one another, but obviously, each has traits that you find appealing. Supposedly, Italy has attractive incentives in the rural areas if foreigners are willing to restore an old house to become inhabitable again. When you "looked at" the Philippines, I wonder if you visited in person or researched from a distance. I'm doing a little of both. Dan's videos help me "look at" some countries from a distance so I can narrow the field before investing more in travel.
good points you bring up. i think of this when i vacillate between owning real estate and renting. it all comes down to whether we want to slow travel or have a home base that is not our house in the US. the key thing for me is that the resale market is unpredictable and hard to maneuver for a foreigner. but i love that there is a way to stay indefinitely without the hassle of procuring a residency visa. and i was born in the Phil! thanks!
Excellent insights again, Dan. Thanks for sharing. Thailand's residence visa is "only" US $22,000. Many people don't have that much left in savings, and, as you mentioned, they might learn about another country they like better. $22K can buy many regional plane tickets and $25/night stays in various countries. Culture, climate, and other factors are important. I loved your series on Eastern Europe so far. Several of those countries are far more welcoming (1-year visa on arrival). I'm eager to see how you rate them. I lived in the Philippines years ago. Undoubtedly local attitudes vary not only among individuals, but provinces as well. Although the province I resided in was beautiful and I lived a frugal life on a very tight income, I got so weary of locals saying I was "kuripot" (stingy) if I was willing to pay only twice the normal price for a product or service instead of five times as much. I don't have much desire to go back there. Maybe other provinces have better people, but there are plenty of other countries to explore.
I experienced some of the same. If you visit a place for a month, it may seem like everyone's friendly. But if you stay in the same place for a few months and help a neighbor or two who seems to be having a tough time, pretty soon, more people in the neighborhood show up for handouts, even if they have more money than you do. Be friendly but not overly generous, as that leads to friction.
Yes a nest egg is critical. I can't imaging moving to a new country without money in the back, tens of thousands minimum. You hear stories about these guys having an accident, medical problem, robbed, just plain run out of money, reduced to begging. There are no safety nets especially for foreigners in any county.
The extensions are every 60 days after the 30 on arrival. If serious about living there SRRV with work & business rights is heaps better, one viisit a year to immigration, $150 a year. There's a few big banks which are reliable for the deposit account.
Dan, is this up to date information? Recently I've been seeing stories that Philippines is cracking down and demanding more information and documentation in interviews with immigration when extending.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
@@VagabondAwake The truth is the process has changed. You can't live in the Philippines on a tourist visa anymore. After one or two extensions you have to have a one on one interview to explain why you are still in the Philippines. Expats are going to have to get the correct visa or face deportation.
Man I had watched digital nomad(I think he is US investor) and he detailed the top 10 most cheapest countries for any foreign retirees and the Philipines in in the TOP 5! I guess why my American expats stayed 18 yrs now in Davao ph
Great work as always, Dan and Qiang. When rent is so inexpensive, it would be silly to try to buy land or a home in another country that you have never lived in before. The idea behind owning is to save money. You are ALREADY doing that by simply having moved to most of these countries (SE Asia in my case). The rent is safely less than what I paid for a very modest condominium home that I owned in the states. *Don't try to spike the football.* Just save that money up front and stay 'light on your feet' in case things change and you want to move somewhere else. Buying in a foreign country complicates things 100x over *Don't. Do. It.*
I Love how when you mention the marriage visa, your beautiful, smart,partner, was shaking her jeas No ! Lol ! I'm sure it was just a coincidence, right ?😊 The boat trip reminded me of my 1st trip to Thailand and 5 of us Americans rented the same size for a 34day trip around the Andaman sea,bat caves and all. Haven't been bacj to the PI in 40 yrs, but now that its time, I am concerned about the politics and medical type requirements in different countries, yet i know its a sensitive subject for you to cover, which in itself, is a shame ! Awesome video, and I hope to be traveling in your footsteps soon . And with your help, so much better equipped ! Thanks
Excellent advise here Dan ! -- Expats in the Philippines do a valuable service for the Philippine economy just by spending their SS incomes every month while on a tourist visa. Many are doing that but are unable to afford the SRRV which is expensive unless they are a Veteran. Not all are wanting or are ready to get married to a Filipina either ? 'Perhaps' doing away with the 6 month extension is intended to increase SRRV applicants and 'squeeze' a bit more $ from the "cheap Charlie" expats ? Not heard of many (?) - or any mass denied renewals yet ? - - - Cambodia - if your over 55 - has an awesome "retirement visa" for $290 / year & 0 qualifications - available thru any travel agent ! > They want 'you' & your $ there !!! No BS visa runs & you can open bank accounts. If retirement is what you are after - many expats are quite content in Siem Reap on low budgets ! My personal "plan B'' - IF - the Philippines decides they no longer want my $1600 / mo. for their economy on a continued & extended tourist visa ? > 'People go where they are treated best' !!! ❤👍🙏💪✌👋🍺
Those are definetly top 3. There is also VA for those military.. Easy Visa .. esp with an SRRV visa.. and some of the most pretty beaches in the world, Best diving and even surfing in the Philippines!
Interesting. I too don't want to make a large deposit in a foreign bank. I imagine I would want to return to the USA every year or two so if I'm understanding you right I can just do indefinite tourist visa extensions. I lived 7 months in Thailand so I needed to do a visa run to Cambodia which is an easy shuttle ride. A little harder from the Philippines but how much is a ferry or flight to a neighboring country? I would like an extended visit to Vietnam too.
I agree that a retirement visa is most appropriate when you have found your "forever place". The terms of tourist visas tend to change frequently. The length of time you can stay and terms of extensions. Retirement visas seldom change. If you are staying in a country permanently you will probably be making investments in leases, houses, vehicles, friends, and relationships. You will probably want a visa you can depend on. I'm not judging people who, for whatever reasons, have low incomes but there are a lot of significant risks to moving overseas if you don't have adequate income and adequate savings.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Great to hear that the 30 day tourist visa can be renewed for 36 months. We prefer to stay in a location 3-12 months before moving on to the next country.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Uhmm. I think you missed what has been happening in the Philippines the last half year or so. That extending your tourist visa for 36 months doesn't fly anymore. I suggest you take this video down as it gives false hope and information. The imagration is going to grill you with each tourist visa extensions as they try to figure out why you are avoiding the retirement visa deposit. I'm sorry, but I think that loop hole has been closed.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
@@VagabondAwake Thanks for answering my concerns. I hope you are right. I'm going back there in a few months and I was getting nervous. But if it is mostly posturing but ultimately the policy doesn't change much, maybe the immigration officers will slack off a bit eventually. After all, all this questioning is extra work for them too. But judging from Paul's interview, I get the impression that the 3 year tourist visa extensions are a thing of the past.
How much is the monthly cost you need to pay the Philippines each month in order to stay? Also, how long do you need to leave before returning back to the Philippines?
Thanks. How do you think the Philippines will weather climate change? Will it be under water? Can the infrastructure handle storms? How bad are the storms? Don't settle.
Only time will tell. Anybody reading a crystal ball knows nothing for certain. But I wouldn't buy anything on the water for that reason. I don't think science is clear but it is also not worth the risk until it becomes clear.
@@VagabondAwake I'm building a house in an isolated location with minimal natural disaster risk, but weather patterns are changing. Only time will tell, but I'm hedging my bets. 😉
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Think extending the tourist visa till the end off times is almost over, beginning next year they will vote about a proposal to have all foreigners getting a long term visa, rules: under 1200 usd pension deposit 20000 usd above 10000, apply 1500 usd, yearly extension 300 usd, this is the ssrv visa
I only talk about things that have been implemented. The rest is conjecture. My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been reused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
some just want to escape where they were at before, some chase skirt in western terms, some want to live cheaper than other options.. qualifying for residency probably includes more than just income alone.
Wow Dan, never knew the 3 year rule? My immediate thought is whether they will continuously stamp it over and over, or if it's subject to random interviews and done discretionary? And then what happens when you run out of pages on a passport?
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Hi Dan. I was able to stay for 14 months before I was required to leave and come back. Though I'm okay with that because I both want to visit my family in the USA and take care of medical and dental matters once per year I am curious abot the 36 months. The way it payed for me was after 3 months extending (month by month) I got 6 months and then another 6 months. Then I was required to leave. Is the 36 months literally getting only month by month?
Another question is I have heard one can use their Medicare in Asia some places but also am told I cann only use it in a USA territory or in the USA. Are there places in S.E.A. and maybe the Philippines I can use it also?
@@RobertMeadePowerOfImagination READ THE NEW LAW. DO NOT RELY ON ANY BUM OR OUTCAST TO ARRIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PLAY THE ROLE OF A PLAYBOY. A REAL INTELLIGENT PERSON ALWAYS EXAMINES ANY SITUATION VERY CAREFULLY.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
I can see why, I noticed that Australia doesn't have an agreement with Philippines, I wish to retire on the aged pension ! maybe this will change one day. 🙏
I met a Filipino girl. She's working in Russia trying to pay for her new home being built on her father's sugarcane farm. Neither of us have money.. or retirement.... My question would be if we are married. Then what is the route to stay in the Philippines?
I really like both of your channels. Very informative. I love all the scenery. It’s seems like you down play the fact that Qiang is a model. I would like to see you dedicate a video where you highlight all of Qiangs modeling shoots. I have a feeling that it would get a lot of views. We all like you Dan but Qiang is easier on the eyes. Lol
Hi Dan, When I come to Thailand this winter I will need to leave at some point before returning to Canada. We've been to Vietnam 5 times already it's time to go elsewhere. I want to go to The Philippines, Where do you suggest for 2 weeks to 30 days, with awesome beaches and affordable living? Another great video. Travel safe. UPDATE: Never mind I see you have 143 video's about this topic so I guess i'll get started LOL, unless you care to save me some time.
That 3 year tourist visa extension scene is now getting harder. Some are not getting the extension. In the good ole days, a travel agent would simply send off the passport. NOW Expats are now required to attend an immigration interview to asses their worthiness for more time as a tourist. Give the wrong answers or portray the wrong image & attitude and your finished.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been reused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Very useful information 👌 👍 for those foreigners who are planning to retire here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😀 ❤. Thank you so much, Dan, for sharing 😊. Btw, that Tao Expedition is awesome ⛱️ 🏝 🌊 ❤
Great question @22jeepmojave75, those are the kinds of questions I answer in detail in my free eBook here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ Thanks for watching and commenting! Dan
Retireing over seas without any savings sounds like a really risky thing. Forget no money no hony🎉 think about no money no medical care when you have a life threatening emergency. RIP
Hi @marchoman1776, thanks for the great question. Here are my thoughts on how much saving you need before moving overseas: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/ The more $$ the better, It is the minimum requirements that are harder to figure out. It depends so much on your behavior that I can't really answer that question for you. But here is how I think about it for me: vagabondbuddha.com/do-you-have-enough-money-to-retire-early/ Thanks for watching and commenting, you are helping my channel be successful. Best, Dan
When you land in the Philippines as a man, get a girlfriend right away! It is a tremendous help to have a girlfriend and most every single lady here over thirty is desperately looking for a boyfriend! They are in competition of one another for love and affection so, it really is not hard to find as long as you’re not overly nice or just wierd!😂
IF THEY GET MARRIED HOW WILL PROVIDE THE NEW FAMILY PLUS THE RELATIVES? DO NOT SAY SILLY PROPOSALS. ALSO, A WELL-EDUCATED FILIPINA DOES NOT LIKE ANY USA OR CANADIAN BUM TO MARRY.
Great points. My understanding is that they do not send the proof of life letters to you if you have your checked deposited into a US bank and you show a US address on the account and your tax return. If my knowledge is incorrect, please email me at vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thanks, Dan
After the initial costs of moving. $1500 is very doable if you live within your means. That means bars and restaurants are not in that budget cost. Western Union is the best way to do business. A cash country.
@@VagabondAwake yes, It was my 2nd time visa extension. They extended… with “Warning: no more visa extension. Then, I learned that few others had the similar experience. It is worth mentioning that no one is involved in any type of questionable activity … All have Western passports.
I generally like your channel but you seem to have missed the premise of your title. "Joe" unfortunately may not make it anywhere. But "What is the real reason Americans retire in PI'? You don't answer that except to tell the sad "Joe" story.
Buying in developing countries is a really bad investment. It’s a lot harder to borrow money there compared to western countries where the economy is a lot more stable. Property doesn’t change hands like it does in the west it stays in families for generations. Therefore it’s harder to sell.
I'D LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT INFORMED UP TO DATE. THIS TRICK GOES TO VIETNAM AND RETURNS THE SAME DAY THE GOVERNMENT HAS ABOLISHED. THEY CONSIDER DAMAGING TO HAVE TOURISTS OF THIS KIND. THEY ARE FED UP WITH OUTCASTS FROM THE USA OR CANADA.
@@nala3038 BEAR IN MIND NOT EVERYONE BELIEVES THAT CAPITAL LETTERS DENOTE SHOUTING. YOU AMERICANS ARE NOT THE ONES TO IMPOSE RULES. WE ARE LEADERS NOT FOLLOWERS.
Don't fall for all the drama. My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Nobody gets out alive. That is the final price. If you enjoy the time you are alive and you treat people fairly along the way, you have lived honorably in my opinion.
I cannot comprehend how one gets to retirement age and has nothing but social security without that person not being a total screw up or a victim of tragedy. Why encourage them to move to another country with zero services available to them and a track record of being financially deficient with zero savings and just enough income to live.
Sometimes, it's due to religious beliefs. Some tithe from every single paycheck, giving 10% to churches, charities, whatever. That's very self-destructive compared to putting the money into a 401K. Accumulating that in a 401K over 40 years could do wonders for a person's retirement. But some people were brought up believing they must pay "God" first. In other cases, as you mentioned, there are life tragedies that set people back no matter how wise or frugal they were. Not everyone has an easy career path.
Some people were relentlessly exploited at their jobs, so they formed a small business with a "trusted" partner who cheated them. It's easy in hindsight to say they should have made better choices. But sometimes they have to choose whatever seems the least bad, and that doesn't go well, either.
Links to reports discussed in the above video
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Top 5 reasons to Retire in the Philppines: 1. Visa 2. English speaking country 3. VA available for meds.. (usa veterans) 4. Affordability 5. Beautiful Beaches and country sides. I wont get into the cons.. But there are several Cons too. Its give and take. What is more important to you..
Seriously, one of the most informative videos I have seen on this subject. It really gave me more confidence to make the leap.
Information for US Veterans. We get a special class of retirement visa. The amount of deposit is only $1,500. The other thing is the Philippines has the only VA Clinic outside the US. It's a clinic NOT a hospital. You can get all your medicine mailed to you anywhere in the Philippines and they have a limited number of Doctors you can see in house. You can get reimbursed for all care (depending on what level of care you are eligible for), but there are between 10 and 20 hospitals that do directly bill the VA. See both the VA website and the clinics own website for further information.
SRRV Expanded Courtesy.
yes. Definetly. I have the SRRV Expanded Courtesy. I can leave leave the country and come back as many times as i want. No fwd ticket.. to security clearance after 6 months being here. Only 20 dollar renewal fee for two years!
Wow, I need to book a flight and explore.
@@dzikijohnny thats huge for me.Thank you!
A) English is one of their National languages. Even the taxi drivers are fluent. B) Cost of living is very reasonable. C) People are Super Nice. D) It doesn't have the divisiveness of America. E) No local religions that would behead you for not converting to their religion, you know what I'm talking about.
E) No religions like in most on Mindanao? Sulu? Basilan? Google Abu Sayyaf. Marawi. "Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
just avoid southern part of the island...
English is fucking garbage here and they might know what you are saying, they'll still pretend not to if they don't want to hear you. My Filipina explains shit in tagalog and bisaya and they still ignore us.
We lived in Angeles, Manila and now Mindinao. Same everywhere
A) brings in lowbagger Americans. Low English proficiency keeps out the riff raff. B)yes but standard of living is low. And the food is terrible. C)True! D) Duturte? Didn't they just vote in the kid of the lady who stole all the money and had a closet full of shoes? No thanks. E) see above and also A-lowbagger Americans don't even have a clue that there are Ms in Phil let alone that some are g-hadists
Hi @kevinreist7718, Just stay north of the trouble. When you show up in a new town anywhere in the world, even the USA or Europe, you are at a disadvantage. I have a report that explains how I stay safe when I arrive in a place I am not familiar with yet. Here is a link to that report: vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-travel-the-world-safely/
Thanks for watching and commenting. It helps our business grow. Dan
Someone said a man stays where he finds peace and after a lifetime of work a place to rest. Most can find that here in the Philippines, for me life is good.
Thank you for sharing this friend. We are looking into this area. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽🥰✌🏼
You always give me hope with the information you provide Dan. I am flying to Cebu on November 6th and planning to find my ideal retirement home in the P.I. I am so glad that I did not begin the SRRV process while still here in the U.S. It's good to know that you can still stick with the Tourist Visa. Thank you so much.
Yes, wait until the honey moon is over before making big decisions like that. 6 to 12 months I would say.
Dan is the absolute best source of information for traveling or retiring overseas. Thanks to him for sharing his expert advice with all his subscribers.
Great reality check, Dan. Your information is really helpful. Video is inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks for the report! I just got to BGC last week. Love it! A little pricey but very livable!
Hey Kevin, great to hear from you. Yes, that is one of the most expensive cities in the Philippines. :-)
@@VagabondAwake still affordable compared to the west! :)
Totally on point Dan!!! Well down!!
Thanks, Dan and Qiang. Good to hear from you guys. ❤
As a very odd tangent. I'd like to thank you for your point on naivete. Not for the point you made but more that we take so much on faith from the time we are children and there is probably much in life we need to reassess and find out for ourselves.
Beautiful scenery in the vid Dan!
I originally planned on coming to SE Asia to “decide” where I wanted to move. After 6 months of learning more about SE Asia I find that I should just go and slow travel until I find I haven’t left a place for a decade! This video speaks to me so hard!!!
Great points Dan
You need to think of world as a bunch of countries you are going to date until you find the country you fall in love with where you'll live happily ever after
Great and very informative video❤
To me, retirement in Philippines on $1500/month, extremely risky. As you yourself said, you’ll eventually have medical issues, and when (not if) it happens US Medicare/Medicaid isn’t valid abroad. Medical can and will add up, even in Philippines. Not to mention emergencies, or anything else.
Also, I’ve been going to Philippines since before the year 2000. It’s shocking how much inflation has hit the country. In other words, if you don’t want to live as a local, expect prices to rise in the future and by a lot more than it has in the US.
Well said.
@@VagabondAwake Then again, medical care outside the US is WAY less expensive. We have a large contingent of Americans that are medical tourists, they travel out of the country to have their surgery done. My American friend in China at the age of 70 had prostrate surgery and spend 3 weeks in the hospital to totally and fully recover. It cost him a total of $4200. He paid cash. I can't imagine the PI being much more expensive than mainland China. It is time to throw a little caution to the wind, you only live once. Choose your best life!
I was in the Philippines in the early 90s and yes, you can do that in the Philippines and extend your stay there just like in Thailand. If you pay the police, you can extend your tourist visa and you don't have to leave the country.
As a Canadian my reasons are simple. The cost of living in Canada is probably as expensive as any other place in the world, our country is run by absolute morons, and the weather sucks pretty much at any time of the year. At least in the Philippines I don't care about politics (as long as the government remains kind to expats), for most foreigners the cost of living is much better than back home, and though it may be overly warm all of the time, I don't see that as a negative especially when people are freezing while outside back home. It also helps that the average Filipino is genuinely nice to expats and that most understand and can speak English.
I do my best to stay away from politics since I am living overseas. We have a saying in the USA that politics end at the border when we live overseas.
I recently looked at the Philippines but have gone back to my first choice which is Italy initially thought that I could get dual citizenship because both of my grandfathers from My Father's Side were from Italy I'm in a very similar situation as Joe and I wish you had some more information that could help me but it is intriguing to look for different angles of approach and thank you for giving me some hope
I like your perspective. The two countries you mentioned are so different from one another, but obviously, each has traits that you find appealing. Supposedly, Italy has attractive incentives in the rural areas if foreigners are willing to restore an old house to become inhabitable again. When you "looked at" the Philippines, I wonder if you visited in person or researched from a distance. I'm doing a little of both. Dan's videos help me "look at" some countries from a distance so I can narrow the field before investing more in travel.
Speaking of natural scenery,💥💥😎
good points you bring up. i think of this when i vacillate between owning real estate and renting. it all comes down to whether we want to slow travel or have a home base that is not our house in the US. the key thing for me is that the resale market is unpredictable and hard to maneuver for a foreigner. but i love that there is a way to stay indefinitely without the hassle of procuring a residency visa. and i was born in the Phil! thanks!
Excellent insights again, Dan. Thanks for sharing. Thailand's residence visa is "only" US $22,000. Many people don't have that much left in savings, and, as you mentioned, they might learn about another country they like better. $22K can buy many regional plane tickets and $25/night stays in various countries. Culture, climate, and other factors are important. I loved your series on Eastern Europe so far. Several of those countries are far more welcoming (1-year visa on arrival). I'm eager to see how you rate them. I lived in the Philippines years ago. Undoubtedly local attitudes vary not only among individuals, but provinces as well. Although the province I resided in was beautiful and I lived a frugal life on a very tight income, I got so weary of locals saying I was "kuripot" (stingy) if I was willing to pay only twice the normal price for a product or service instead of five times as much. I don't have much desire to go back there. Maybe other provinces have better people, but there are plenty of other countries to explore.
I experienced some of the same. If you visit a place for a month, it may seem like everyone's friendly. But if you stay in the same place for a few months and help a neighbor or two who seems to be having a tough time, pretty soon, more people in the neighborhood show up for handouts, even if they have more money than you do. Be friendly but not overly generous, as that leads to friction.
You don't have to put 22K in a Thai bank account for a retirement visa. There's other ways around this ie visa agent
Yes a nest egg is critical. I can't imaging moving to a new country without money in the back, tens of thousands minimum. You hear stories about these guys having an accident, medical problem, robbed, just plain run out of money, reduced to begging. There are no safety nets especially for foreigners in any county.
The extensions are every 60 days after the 30 on arrival. If serious about living there SRRV with work & business rights is heaps better, one viisit a year to immigration, $150 a year. There's a few big banks which are reliable for the deposit account.
Love your videos which Philippine Island are you showing us in your video? Thank you
Google "Tao experience" and "Puerto Galera."
Dan, is this up to date information? Recently I've been seeing stories that Philippines is cracking down and demanding more information and documentation in interviews with immigration when extending.
This is true. Get an SRRV visa if you are a miitary Veteran.. this will get rid of that problem.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
whoa dude. You better check the new requirements.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
@@VagabondAwake The truth is the process has changed. You can't live in the Philippines on a tourist visa anymore. After one or two extensions you have to have a one on one interview to explain why you are still in the Philippines. Expats are going to have to get the correct visa or face deportation.
streching the dollars, relaxed lifestyle, attractive young potential partners
11:48 that water is SO blue!
Dan, the new visa extensions have become harder to renew and getting expensive.
I have heard it is harder but in what way. I hear they are still renewing for the majority of people.
@@VagabondAwakethey are renewing but with an interrogation rather than the rubber stamp process they previously did.
Man I had watched digital nomad(I think he is US investor) and he detailed the top 10 most cheapest countries for any foreign retirees and the Philipines in in the TOP 5! I guess why my American expats stayed 18 yrs now in Davao ph
Great work as always, Dan and Qiang.
When rent is so inexpensive, it would be silly to try to buy land or a home in another country that you have never lived in before. The idea behind owning is to save money. You are ALREADY doing that by simply having moved to most of these countries (SE Asia in my case). The rent is safely less than what I paid for a very modest condominium home that I owned in the states. *Don't try to spike the football.* Just save that money up front and stay 'light on your feet' in case things change and you want to move somewhere else. Buying in a foreign country complicates things 100x over *Don't. Do. It.*
My view exactly..never buy immovable assets in country’s you don’t have blood citizenship in. Especially joints where Rule of Law is a loose concept.
I Love how when you mention the marriage visa, your beautiful, smart,partner, was shaking her jeas No ! Lol ! I'm sure it was just a coincidence, right ?😊
The boat trip reminded me of my 1st trip to Thailand and 5 of us Americans rented the same size for a 34day trip around the Andaman sea,bat caves and all. Haven't been bacj to the PI in 40 yrs, but now that its time, I am concerned about the politics and medical type requirements in different countries, yet i know its a sensitive subject for you to cover, which in itself, is a shame ! Awesome video, and I hope to be traveling in your footsteps soon . And with your help, so much better equipped ! Thanks
Cost, friendly, English common something most cheap places lack.
Excellent advise here Dan ! -- Expats in the Philippines do a valuable service for the Philippine economy just by spending their SS incomes every month while on a tourist visa. Many are doing that but are unable to afford the SRRV which is expensive unless they are a Veteran. Not all are wanting or are ready to get married to a Filipina either ? 'Perhaps' doing away with the 6 month extension is intended to increase SRRV applicants and 'squeeze' a bit more $ from the "cheap Charlie" expats ? Not heard of many (?) - or any mass denied renewals yet ? - - - Cambodia - if your over 55 - has an awesome "retirement visa" for $290 / year & 0 qualifications - available thru any travel agent ! > They want 'you' & your $ there !!! No BS visa runs & you can open bank accounts. If retirement is what you are after - many expats are quite content in Siem Reap on low budgets ! My personal "plan B'' - IF - the Philippines decides they no longer want my $1600 / mo. for their economy on a continued & extended tourist visa ? > 'People go where they are treated best' !!! ❤👍🙏💪✌👋🍺
Language, to get a much younger wife and the low cost of living.
Exactly
Those are definetly top 3. There is also VA for those military.. Easy Visa .. esp with an SRRV visa.. and some of the most pretty beaches in the world, Best diving and even surfing in the Philippines!
Interesting. I too don't want to make a large deposit in a foreign bank. I imagine I would want to return to the USA every year or two so if I'm understanding you right I can just do indefinite tourist visa extensions. I lived 7 months in Thailand so I needed to do a visa run to Cambodia which is an easy shuttle ride. A little harder from the Philippines but how much is a ferry or flight to a neighboring country? I would like an extended visit to Vietnam too.
It was very little money the last time we got a Vietnam visa.
I agree that a retirement visa is most appropriate when you have found your "forever place". The terms of tourist visas tend to change frequently. The length of time you can stay and terms of extensions. Retirement visas seldom change. If you are staying in a country permanently you will probably be making investments in leases, houses, vehicles, friends, and relationships. You will probably want a visa you can depend on.
I'm not judging people who, for whatever reasons, have low incomes but there are a lot of significant risks to moving overseas if you don't have adequate income and adequate savings.
I sent you an email Marty. :-)
@@VagabondAwake Got it!
Respectfully ..haven't the rules/laws changed on the extention of visa's in the Philippines????
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Hey Dan, great videos! What island are filming at in this video, it’s beautiful there. I would love to visit. Thanks!
Google "Tao Experience" and "Puerto Galera."
Palawan, Google 'Tao Experience ' or is it 'Tao Expedition '?
Great to hear that the 30 day tourist visa can be renewed for 36 months. We prefer to stay in a location 3-12 months before moving on to the next country.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Uhmm. I think you missed what has been happening in the Philippines the last half year or so. That extending your tourist visa for 36 months doesn't fly anymore. I suggest you take this video down as it gives false hope and information. The imagration is going to grill you with each tourist visa extensions as they try to figure out why you are avoiding the retirement visa deposit. I'm sorry, but I think that loop hole has been closed.
Bah nobody has been refused except crims.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
@@VagabondAwake Thanks for answering my concerns. I hope you are right. I'm going back there in a few months and I was getting nervous. But if it is mostly posturing but ultimately the policy doesn't change much, maybe the immigration officers will slack off a bit eventually. After all, all this questioning is extra work for them too.
But judging from Paul's interview, I get the impression that the 3 year tourist visa extensions are a thing of the past.
How much is the monthly cost you need to pay the Philippines each month in order to stay? Also, how long do you need to leave before returning back to the Philippines?
In changes from time to time. We were last here over a year ago.
@@VagabondAwake ballpark figure just to have an idea is all I wanted to know😊
Thanks. How do you think the Philippines will weather climate change? Will it be under water? Can the infrastructure handle storms? How bad are the storms? Don't settle.
Only time will tell. Anybody reading a crystal ball knows nothing for certain. But I wouldn't buy anything on the water for that reason. I don't think science is clear but it is also not worth the risk until it becomes clear.
@@VagabondAwake I'm building a house in an isolated location with minimal natural disaster risk, but weather patterns are changing. Only time will tell, but I'm hedging my bets. 😉
Hasn't this information changed resonantly?
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Think extending the tourist visa till the end off times is almost over, beginning next year they will vote about a proposal to have all foreigners getting a long term visa, rules: under 1200 usd pension deposit 20000 usd above 10000, apply 1500 usd, yearly extension 300 usd, this is the ssrv visa
I only talk about things that have been implemented. The rest is conjecture. My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been reused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
@@VagabondAwake thanks fore your explanation Dan👍
some just want to escape where they were at before, some chase skirt in western terms, some want to live cheaper than other options.. qualifying for residency probably includes more than just income alone.
Wow Dan, never knew the 3 year rule? My immediate thought is whether they will continuously stamp it over and over, or if it's subject to random interviews and done discretionary? And then what happens when you run out of pages on a passport?
You get a new passport.
@@martypoll Yea, looked it up after commenting. Key is to get the larger version.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
@@VagabondAwake Thanks!
Hi Dan. I was able to stay for 14 months before I was required to leave and come back. Though I'm okay with that because I both want to visit my family in the USA and take care of medical and dental matters once per year I am curious abot the 36 months. The way it payed for me was after 3 months extending (month by month) I got 6 months and then another 6 months. Then I was required to leave. Is the 36 months literally getting only month by month?
Another question is I have heard one can use their Medicare in Asia some places but also am told I cann only use it in a USA territory or in the USA. Are there places in S.E.A. and maybe the Philippines I can use it also?
@@RobertMeadePowerOfImagination READ THE NEW LAW. DO NOT RELY ON ANY BUM OR OUTCAST TO ARRIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PLAY THE ROLE OF A PLAYBOY. A REAL INTELLIGENT PERSON ALWAYS EXAMINES ANY SITUATION VERY CAREFULLY.
@@RobertMeadePowerOfImagination You cannot use Medicare outside the US.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Smart way to stay long way in the Philippines
the question what's the negative side of having no long term visa.
rental problems? hussle about the monthly renewals? what happenes if you fall ill?
I can see why, I noticed that Australia doesn't have an agreement with Philippines, I wish to retire on the aged pension ! maybe this will change one day. 🙏
I met a Filipino girl. She's working in Russia trying to pay for her new home being built on her father's sugarcane farm. Neither of us have money.. or retirement.... My question would be if we are married. Then what is the route to stay in the Philippines?
Marriage visa. :-)
I really like both of your channels. Very informative. I love all the scenery. It’s seems like you down play the fact that Qiang is a model. I would like to see you dedicate a video where you highlight all of Qiangs modeling shoots. I have a feeling that it would get a lot of views. We all like you Dan but Qiang is easier on the eyes. Lol
That's great news I'd be scared to put my whole pension into a Philippine Bank
Once again better to be there to get the real deal
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Hi Dan, When I come to Thailand this winter I will need to leave at some point before returning to Canada. We've been to Vietnam 5 times already it's time to go elsewhere. I want to go to The Philippines, Where do you suggest for 2 weeks to 30 days, with awesome beaches and affordable living? Another great video. Travel safe. UPDATE: Never mind I see you have 143 video's about this topic so I guess i'll get started LOL, unless you care to save me some time.
If I was just visiting for a month and wanted nature, I would visit one or more of these ... El Nido, Boracay, or Puerto Galera.
That 3 year tourist visa extension scene is now getting harder. Some are not getting the extension. In the good ole days, a travel agent would simply send off the passport. NOW Expats are now required to attend an immigration interview to asses their worthiness for more time as a tourist. Give the wrong answers or portray the wrong image & attitude and your finished.
My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agant at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been reused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
Very useful information 👌 👍 for those foreigners who are planning to retire here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 😀 ❤. Thank you so much, Dan, for sharing 😊. Btw, that Tao Expedition is awesome ⛱️ 🏝 🌊 ❤
We retire here to Escape from the Madness of the New Rome! 😂
3 more years and I’m retiring. I need cheap summer living. Help me out.
Great question @22jeepmojave75, those are the kinds of questions I answer in detail in my free eBook here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Dan
where are you here?
We are in Bangkok today.
Retireing over seas without any savings sounds like a really risky thing. Forget no money no hony🎉 think about no money no medical care when you have a life threatening emergency. RIP
Hi @marchoman1776, thanks for the great question.
Here are my thoughts on how much saving you need before moving overseas:
vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/
The more $$ the better, It is the minimum requirements that are harder to figure out. It depends so much on your behavior that I can't really answer that question for you. But here is how I think about it for me: vagabondbuddha.com/do-you-have-enough-money-to-retire-early/
Thanks for watching and commenting, you are helping my channel be successful.
Best,
Dan
When you land in the Philippines as a man, get a girlfriend right away! It is a tremendous help to have a girlfriend and most every single lady here over thirty is desperately looking for a boyfriend! They are in competition of one another for love and affection so, it really is not hard to find as long as you’re not overly nice or just wierd!😂
If this video repeated less I would listen more.
They get married to a Filipina
IF THEY GET MARRIED HOW WILL PROVIDE THE NEW FAMILY PLUS THE RELATIVES? DO NOT SAY SILLY PROPOSALS. ALSO, A WELL-EDUCATED FILIPINA DOES NOT LIKE ANY USA OR CANADIAN BUM TO MARRY.
Well educated Filipina ??
Just never miss responding to that SS letter for proof of life. Yes, do keep your SS check going to a US bank. Cheers
Great points. My understanding is that they do not send the proof of life letters to you if you have your checked deposited into a US bank and you show a US address on the account and your tax return. If my knowledge is incorrect, please email me at vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thanks, Dan
After the initial costs of moving. $1500 is very doable if you live within your means. That means bars and restaurants are not in that budget cost. Western Union is the best way to do business. A cash country.
Milked the minutes….meat doesn’t begin till 05:00
Could it be you have more experience than the average person so you found nothing new until then?
Dan, it's not easy to get extensions like before….
Have you tried recently. Any tips?
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yes,
It was my 2nd time visa extension.
They extended… with “Warning: no more visa extension.
Then, I learned that few others had the similar experience.
It is worth mentioning that no one is involved in any type of questionable activity …
All have Western passports.
I generally like your channel but you seem to have missed the premise of your title. "Joe" unfortunately may not make it anywhere. But "What is the real reason Americans retire in PI'? You don't answer that except to tell the sad "Joe" story.
Thanks for your feed back.
Buying in developing countries is a really bad investment. It’s a lot harder to borrow money there compared to western countries where the economy is a lot more stable. Property doesn’t change hands like it does in the west it stays in families for generations. Therefore it’s harder to sell.
Respect, but you sure repeat yourself and give little information. Please just give some actual information.
Thank you for your constructive criticism @JustinCase-f6x. That is how we get better. And thanks for commenting, Best, Dan
I'D LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT INFORMED UP TO DATE. THIS TRICK GOES TO VIETNAM AND RETURNS THE SAME DAY THE GOVERNMENT HAS ABOLISHED. THEY CONSIDER DAMAGING TO HAVE TOURISTS OF THIS KIND. THEY ARE FED UP WITH OUTCASTS FROM THE USA OR CANADA.
Quit SHOUTING
@@nala3038 BEAR IN MIND NOT EVERYONE BELIEVES THAT CAPITAL LETTERS DENOTE SHOUTING. YOU AMERICANS ARE NOT THE ONES TO IMPOSE RULES. WE ARE LEADERS NOT FOLLOWERS.
@@Michail-z7pyou are SHOUTING when you use capital letters. If your brains were dynamite, you wouldn’t have enough to blow your nose!
@@Michail-z7p if your brains were dynamite, you wouldn’t have enough to blow your nose!
Don't fall for all the drama. My friend Paul has interviewed a visa agent at this link (below). But I hear that despite all the drama surrounding this topic, very few people have been refused tourist extensions. But the truth is, even if not many have been refused their extension so far, each country is in control of their rules and those can always be changed. That is why I always say to have a back up plan in place in your life. Here is the interview Paul posted with JRC about a month ago. Thanks for helping people stay up to date Paul. Okay, here is Paul's interview with JRC: ua-cam.com/video/82--T0yO80I/v-deo.htmlsi=ApcLtTKRbl4uc8L0
You're talking in circles. Is this to make the video longer?
yep. I was about to say the same thing. I was hoping someone had put the time stamp where he actually answers it. LOL
That’s a negative ghost rider
Thanks for sharing.
Good luck getting sophisticated medical treatment
Men has two head , he letting small head do the thinking. Then pay price later
Nobody gets out alive. That is the final price. If you enjoy the time you are alive and you treat people fairly along the way, you have lived honorably in my opinion.
I cannot comprehend how one gets to retirement age and has nothing but social security without that person not being a total screw up or a victim of tragedy. Why encourage them to move to another country with zero services available to them and a track record of being financially deficient with zero savings and just enough income to live.
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Sometimes, it's due to religious beliefs. Some tithe from every single paycheck, giving 10% to churches, charities, whatever. That's very self-destructive compared to putting the money into a 401K. Accumulating that in a 401K over 40 years could do wonders for a person's retirement. But some people were brought up believing they must pay "God" first. In other cases, as you mentioned, there are life tragedies that set people back no matter how wise or frugal they were. Not everyone has an easy career path.
Some people were relentlessly exploited at their jobs, so they formed a small business with a "trusted" partner who cheated them. It's easy in hindsight to say they should have made better choices. But sometimes they have to choose whatever seems the least bad, and that doesn't go well, either.
Well, some people just like basic comprehension, sad
There but for the grace of god go I.
Amazing scenery Dan! Great video.