I have a question for her, Mike. If you go for a permanent visa in the Philippines, are you still OK with everything (social security, medical assistance, etc) in your country of origin?

@audielowe2700

10 ай бұрын

Excellent information and content Mike ..thank you

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

in the USA other countries I do not know

@Skwarek-wp8dc

3 ай бұрын

What other military / retired countries are accepted?

You and Janet are really helping others moving to the Philippines.❤

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

that is what i want to do

I guess I'm lucky. My gal does all my visa stuff and here in Baguio I was the only one at the immigration office and 8:30am and the people there were very friendly and helpful

You can "Authenticate" your documents at the U.S. Embassy.

Nice video Mike. Thank you for sharing this. Looking forward to the livestream. Take care.🤙

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! You too!

A wealth of information. Extremely knowledgeable to say the least. 👍🏻💪🏻✌🏻👋🏻

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great info Mike you’re a hard working person. I would be to lazy to do all the videos and work you do . But I’m glad you do it and the information is greatly appreciated.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

HI U2 👋. Great video & questions 👍🙏. Definitely 👍 will reach out to Heidi if & when I visit or retire. Very nice young lady 😍. Very informative. Blessings 🙏🌺🌼🌸

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Very informative, thank you Mike & Janet for sharing.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thanks Troy

Nice information!! This will help a lot of people.

Mike A good way to showcase Filipina beauty and brains !

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

lucky me i get to meet so many smart and beautiful ladies

Thanks Mike an Janet an Hedi good info 👍

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks Mike!! This is a very timely video for me.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

mike great info! having the documents authenticated is important info to know. wondering about other family members if doing srrv and they are accompanying the retiree. hopefully I catch the live stream when you all have her on.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

good question. I will ask her when we do a video again

Mike, thank you. What an interesting and informative initial interview with Heidi. Great vlog and I am very interested in hearing more - especially what other visas are available to those non military interested persons wanting to move to the Philippines.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

yes we will talk about all the different visas one can get here in the Philippines

wow, thanks Mike for this video. you're making my move to the philippines much easier with each video you do. I like the idea of having 1 person (company) that will handle all your needs in order to live in the philippines. I will contact this young lady shortly as I am aiming for january 22 to hit the ground running.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Heidi has great english skills... very very understandable.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Thanks❤ Mike & Janet for Helping Monta Crews during their misfortune !!

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thank you Monty is a good guy

Helpful video. I used RJAgency in Cebu and they were very helpful also.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

sometimes better to have someone help you with some of the different visas here in the Philippines

Thanks Mike 😊 Thanks Janet 😊 Thanks beautiful 😍

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

thanks Mike, more good info

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Any time!

This is excellent information!

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video guys. Heidi and her company do a great job.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thank you

Rarely is it mentioned on videos concerning SRRV that there is NO police clearance required if you are 70+

@mikesphilippineretirement

Ай бұрын

that is true

Wow fantastic Mr mike and miss Janet 👍👍👍 I definitely want to know about the srrv visa

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thank you

Thank you. I've saved her webpage for future reference.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thanks Patrick

Excellent 👍

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Mike she is very beatiful and she speaks prefect english well am comeing there soon hopefully she can help

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

send her a message telling her what you need

Thank you very much mike great information

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Very welcome

Heidi sounds like s great person to work with on any of those visa needs.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Definitely!

Good info for the 😊future

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great video. The SRRV Expanded Courtesy offers more benefits compared to the 13A. She only elaborated on the Expanded Courtesy. It would've been helpful if she touched on the other SRRV categories, for those that don't have military service: SRRV Classic, SRRV Human Touch & SRRV Courtesy.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

we will in future videos

Fantastic video Mike thanks alot been there 3 times and plan to retire there myself very helpful to get an agent to help out Il be back early Jan to look for that suitable place

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

sounds good

Heidi is very impressive. Wow!

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

yes she is

Thanks Mike...recorded thier number. Sounds like a valuable contact

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thank you I think it is

I really cannot wait to meet her. I have so many questions and I need to get started as well.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thanks Culley see you soon

More like this! 👍

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

noted

Greatest information

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Heidi and Abby did a great job of sorting out a misunderstanding with the PRA regarding my SRRV remittance. They were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend them!

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

I am a younger retiree and this video series will be very helpful. I am looking forward to an expanded discussion on the other categories of SRRV. Thank you so much for this video.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am looking forward to future videos. I had heard with the marriage visa (13A) if she should pass away, that voids your 13A visa.

Soooo happy i came across your channel. Im a retired vet and police officer from Texas. I'll be moving to the PH as soon as I can get my passport. I have no intention of coming back. It's very intimidating moving out of the country and not knowing a soul where you're going. I'm actually starting over at 57. And I'm terrified lol. Anyway great channel. How much is the service she was offering,?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

I do not know the fees tell her you saw her video on this channel..good luck and enjoy your retirement

Good resource contact for a lot of expat concerns. One thing I'd like to hear about regarding the SRRV is the income requirement when someone doesn't have a pension or social security and will be living on their IRAs for retirement. Some people could have a million dollars (or more) in their IRA accounts which should last a lifetime in the Philippines, so is that enough? This also affects the deposit amount required for the SRRV ($10k or $20k).

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

great questions will answers them in follow up videos or contact her and ask them

Another wonderful informative video,What a great service. Thank you Mike and Heidi. I will be requiring info for a Canadian . Do you do pension assistance Heidi for Canadians? Thanks again

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Goid addition to your team. If you retire in the Philipinnes and get an SRRV are you considered a resident alien and subject to Philipinnes taxation on US generated income. I have heard that it is safer to be under 6 months a year in the Philipinnes on Tourist VISAs. Many USA citizens have misdemeanor charges. I would like to see her address these issues on the livestream.

@JerryKime

10 ай бұрын

No, you are not subject to Philippine tax unless you get income from the PI. SRRV allows you to work in the PI but subject to taxes. Any pensions, SS or income from the US is not subject to PI taxes.

That is absolutely awesome that Heidi is going to be working with you on everything. But Heidi mentioned annulment or divorce, no such thing as divorce in the Philippines the last I was told, unless it’s changed

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@teds8928

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Sorry, had to edit my comment a tad about divorce and annulment

@FilipinaAndTheForeigner

10 ай бұрын

There is a divorce option via a Muslim law allowable in the Philippines. ... I would like to know the process of her company getting a foreigner a motorcycle license when it is not on the original driver's license. Does one still have to do the motorcycle test/training etc?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

i had to take a class and do a written test...not a driving test..as for divorce as a Muslim I know nothing about that but will ask someone

@mmchannel8056

10 ай бұрын

There is no divorce if both are filipinos. Mike can divorce her wife in the US. The law is ONLY applicable in the Philippines. It means that Mike can re-marry in Thailand or anywhere except the Philippines.

My DD 214 has a shorter version of my first name than what is on my birth certificate. Will this be an issue for the SSRV visa?

Hello Mike and Hidy! I have a question: What Should be the Bank Balance / cash on hand to get the Philippines tourist Visa? I heard it's 1000$, is it true? In Thailand it's only 500€ THANKS

Hello Janet and Mike. Ive a question about the military service. I know you are from US but what about the military service in a different country?This SRRV Expanded Courtesy is for people who served in the army in any countries? Thank you Best regards🙂😉

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

yes UK and Canada plus a few others

Great video mike,mike i have a question, what is the best building in the best location to rent near Ayala mall

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

hard to say the best Solinea is one i like

What happens if you have a criminal record when you were in your teens and early 20’s but never convicted of a felony and now you’re in your 60’s.

Getting SRRV done through "Filipinovisa"

Cool😎 Visa, hand holding ❤, one stop shop 😂

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Yes 😁

Compare Boston to BGC and not the Provence. I live in a verry nice suburb of OKC, nice schools, safe and clean. I have a three/four-bedroom bought less than 3 years ago, 2 car garage, for 100K to buy and I can buy a real nice, safe house in Oklahoma from 25K to 100K in many cities. I am a disabled veteran and pay No property taxes, no state taxes and no sales takes, no car tags, my Medicare part A is free and have a I also have the VA so free medical, free hearing, free teeth care and free glasses. In the USA Interest rates are cheaper, Land prices are cheaper, used car prices are cheaper, western foods are cheaper, electronics is cheaper. In the USA has so much land that is nice and the water and the air is cleaner, gararge sales are great, stores have great sales all the time. The Philippines is not clean, more polluted air, water and Noice. the Philippines pays very little wages, and the Philippine people have to struggle every day and then there so many dogs and everything is controlled by the Chinese. In the Philippine you have 125 million people in the same amount of land that Oklahoma has 4 million. So stop bragging about other countries for the USA is a decent place and has given you a great pension.

Mike you didn't asked her how much they really charge, usually they charge u by $. U know in philippines its all about money. U guys Take care. From vegas.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

who works for free. All my years in the States everyone works for money

@bchrismonks8760

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirementsome retirement agents get paid from the retirement authority fees. (So no out of pocket for the applicant.) But obviously there’s a market for both. This lady you interviewed seem very knowledgeable and helpful :-)

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

she is

Hi Mike, are You and Janet relocating to Cebu form Dumaguete? Seems that way

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

we will be in both cities for the next few months. Keeping our home in Dumaguete..

Hi folks I'm retired Navy and I draw social security and federal government retired pension as well. Would I need to apostize my pay documentation as well?

Thanks ... i will call soon ... i need help with my wife visa

@mikesphilippineretirement

Ай бұрын

Best of luck

Hey Mike. Now you and Janet are married. You can leave the Philippines and when you return you will be given a 1 year visa. As long as you have you marriage certificate.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

yes i think so

@FilAmSerlCoupleVlog

10 ай бұрын

Janet must be out of the country, too, and return with him to get the one year visa.

@derekadams729

10 ай бұрын

I left the country alone.and when I returned alone they gave me a 1 year visa on entry.

@dumaguetedreaming

9 ай бұрын

If you're wife's passport is in your married name that is all you need.

I will contact this agency. I will apply for the Military Courtesy Visa. I have all the documents, notorized but not apostilized. I hope they can get it accomplished without me having to travel back to the states.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

lets hope

It's a bloody expensive visa outside the military. Renewal fee $365 a year and at leat a $20,000 deposit to $10,000 with a pension.

Where is the young ladies office located in Manila

If you go through her for the SRRV, do you still need to go to PRA in Manila or is the deposit and everything taken care of in Cebu?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

in Cebu but will double check that

After getting srrv paid 10000 deposit dollars to pra accounts .once i decide to relinquish my srrv i can get my 10000 dollars deposit money back in how many weeks or days please ?

We are doing our 13a here in the USA, easy and very little cost

@JerryKime

10 ай бұрын

I plan on doing the same only problem I see so far is I have to travel to Washington DC to get it done if I'm reading everything correctly.

@marriedtoafilipinachannel

10 ай бұрын

@@JerryKime , no sir you do not

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Hi Roy thanks for watching I see your channel is up and running

@marriedtoafilipinachannel

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement, thanks Mike, now just need to find the time to ad more videos, lol

Hello Heidi. Can someone with a criminal background in the US still obtain an SRRV?

What is the go with a SRRV holder doing a KZread channle about he Philppines? is that considered working? so many blogers are only on 9A visa doing KZread??? ...Also Phil Health is that the same rate a s alocal or 70K per year?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

is you tube a jub? phil health is 1700 php a year less for filipinos

What do you charge to help me get a 13A visa? and how long does it take?

Mike, one question please, did you have to give up your USA driving license in order to get your Philippine one, or have you now got both?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

i have both

@KB-dm7nt

10 ай бұрын

​@@mikesphilippineretirement😊

Are you available on the Island of Luzon?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

i believe so just send them a message and ask they will reply to your questions

Us green card holder can apply for Philippines SRRV ?

Hello Michael, Thank you so much, could you add my question for the C&G Consulting, Mrs Heidi Cajes: 1. Is it possible to ship one's personal belongings 20ft container to the Philippines before one gets 13A visa, but is already married to a Philipina and has applied for 13A ? Thanks again

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

I will

@tedrobertson1344

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Thank you so much, maayong gabii

Thank you I am looking to get a 13A visa

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

contact Heidi she can held you

Can I drive in the Philippines, if I’m visiting for >30 day vacation?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

yes if you have a valid DL

I have engaged C & G Consulting for my SRRV as a veteran of the US military. The charge for the service is php 55k, with half due up front. I have been pre-screened regarding my DD214 and have paid the first half (php27.5k). They have been a little slow communicating, but things do seem to be progressing. I'm sure they're very busy with the business your vlog has brought them. I will keep you informed via replies to this comment.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

thanks for the update Don

@heidicajes8188

10 ай бұрын

Hi Don, thank you so much for voicing out this concern. We apologise for the delays in responding, we have been getting an influx of messages/emails over the last couple of months. I’ve hired more staff to deal with this issue and have instructed them to keep you updated in a timely manner. Rest assured, we are on top of your application and are very open to feedback and suggestions to improve our services. Thanks again :)

@DonShelman

10 ай бұрын

I'm happy to report that C & G Consulting has begun a weekly update process for those of us who have engaged them for their services. In my case, the SRRV. I have received the first of the comprehensive updates which I am promised every Friday. Of course, if you're in the US, you will probably see it Thursday evening (if Friday is your day). I received an email yesterday that informed me of what has been done and what is yet to be done. I did follow up with another question, but I may see that answer next week. I am now satisfied with their communications, and continue to recommend their services.

@DonShelman

9 ай бұрын

Another update on my SRRV application and C & G Consulting. They were late for their 2nd weekly update but did send me an update a couple of days later. Remember, they'd promised updates on Friday. However, it is understandable that they are going through growing pains due to the publicity this vlog has brought them. I have not yet received the third update, but I wrote them with the status of my apostille documents and some questions about how to fund the SRRV deposit and fee. Since my time in Manila will be limited before I proceed to Dumaguete, we are planning to fly to Cebu City the last week of January 2024 to do the NBI and Bureau of Quarantine paperwork, as well as to take photos for the ID card(s). Since they require photos with a white background as opposed to the US passport photos which are of a blue background, I've decided to take separate pictures, and I'll do that in Cebu. So far, I am still satisfied with the progress and guidance provided by C & G Consulting in Cebu.

Are there any rumors about SSRV Smile returning?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

not at this time

I have my flight for September 21. Would like some more information

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

website: cgconsulting.ph email: info@cgconsulting.ph facebook fb.com/cgconsultingph

@just_another_bot0110

10 ай бұрын

@mikesphilippineretirement Sent email I'm curious to see if you also, by any chance, know services that hire chefs to do meal preps. Would like to lose weight and exercise while doing some medical stuff in the philippines. I'm probably the most boring person, but I like the idea of leaving my time here in better condition than I came in.

My girl friend lives in mindanou. I want to help her get here, in the usa. I have anxiety about flying in airplane. Can she come to america? I have limited amount of money. How many times does she have to fly back and forth? That can get expensive, can't it? Is there any gaurante that they will not take my money, and then after they have my money they tell me she can not come here ? Do they ever take the mans money and not refund, if they get disqualified?

@JerryKime

10 ай бұрын

Getting a tourist Visa especially for a young filipina is almost impossible. She has to show a sufficient source of income and many other hurdles. To get a K1 visa (fiance visa) is a very long process and will take a lot of money. You will have to fly there at least a few times to show that you 2 are a couple. Good luck!

If I wanted to retire there. I am not vaccinated. How hard is it to get without being vaccination?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

you can come without being vaccinated

I am finding out cell phones are more expensive to buy in the Philippines than in USA so how can so many Filipinos afford a cell phone

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

they can buy used or some new ones cost as little as 4k

I'm still unclear on what is appostile? Do you mean notarized?

@mikesphilippineretirement

5 ай бұрын

An apostille is a form of authentication that seeks to simplify the process of legalizing and authenticating public documents so that they can be recognized internationally in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. Check with your state or federal groverments state department

I did not use her, But I would, Must because it’s a massive Pain in the Ass, I am here 13 A permanent, God Bless, Again Yes use Agency trusted of course, Belus

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Can you convert a CDL license or do you just get a car and motorcycle license?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

I do not know can you drive a motorcycle and car with that license?

@talktimewitheddiej

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement yes sir class A truck drivers license you can drive anything below that.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

you can drive a car not sure motorbike...I just do not know sorry

Getting the police clearance in America and it only being valid for 6 months really? Cause what if im in phillipines for a yr then wanna get my ssrv ? Living in ph for a yr then I turn 50 . I don’t wanna fly home just for that.. Does getting the police clearance apostled make it excepted in the ph if its over 6 months old ?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

good questions. I will look into it

@kennydinthephilippines2655

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement thanks

I don’t know what she mean get your background checked and verify by who. And my retirement paperwork verification by who. Who has to sign off on them

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

wow she was talking about what you need for a srrv in the philippines

@rickmccarroll9993

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement yes sir I know that. But can it be done at the local police department. And who does it need to be sign by. For them to except it in the Philippine

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

not sure who but i believe that can be done here in the Philippines

Hi Mike, can Hidi help with tourist visa from the Philippines to Australia?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

Not sure send her an e mail to ask about that Jose

@josephpau332

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement thanks Mike... keep up the good work 👍

What is their fee for filing an SRRV for us?

@Gurkha9

10 ай бұрын

There are agents of the PRA (Philippines Retirement Authority) that will do it for free and get paid by the PRA by the 1400 application fee. You don't have to use an agency per se

Is this the same as notarized

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

no it is not will explain better in next video

@sdleasia

10 ай бұрын

Apostille is an internationally recognized "notary". It's a special green stamp.

So right off the bat they didn’t tell you how to get a document. Apostle now 🤷

Looks like you’re assembling a team to assist people retiring to the Philippines. Housing, visa’s,drivers license, marriage license. What’s next an introduction service?? What about if someone is not an expat?.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

lawyer....what just a tourist?

Hey Mike, What she didn't tell you about the 13A, is depending on what type of restrictions going on in the Philippines, if you leave the country and come back without your spouse you won't be allowed re-entry. The restriction might have been lifted now, but during Covid, your spouse had to be with you to enter the Philippines on a 13A visa.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

good point but you can come and go if you have a 13a visa. But i will follow up on that point

@andyrose5576

10 ай бұрын

Great information on Philippines visas, thank you.

She is going to call me soon.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

who and why

@rickmccarroll9993

10 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement talk to me about my SSRV. Really like watching your videos

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

great remember to tell her you saw her on my channel and how nice she looked

what does she charge for a ssrv ?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

yes i do not know her fees

You’re not explaining how to get anything apostle it doesn’t make any sense at all

Man, you sure she is filipina? She looks 100% chinese or vietnamese

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

ask her when we do a live stream

You get a set of balls trying to get American tax payers and SS to pay for your wife and adoptive kid.

@mikesphilippineretirement

2 ай бұрын

yes I do

@jimd2343

2 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement well when you don’t have a pot to piss in and a window to toss it out that’s how you live. Living on SS what a joke.

Is Heidi single? haha

@mikesphilippineretirement

9 ай бұрын

yes

you know there are so much info on the srrv visa for the military. i really wish you do a video for information on the srrv visa for people that are not military at all. the information for the srrv visa for none military aka civilian people is like none existence at all you should give out more information to these type of people like my self would be great.for there are all so lot of civilian people like to retire in the philippines too not just those that was in the military. for me i was really looking foward watching this video but was really completely disappointed in this video instead.

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

we will talk about all visas

Why does my comment about Maria Rose (in Manila), who provides FREE - SRRV services keep getting deleted ? Is it because I was adding her email address ?

@mikesphilippineretirement

10 ай бұрын

i do not see your posts that you say are delated i give anyone who want Mary Rose e mail maryrose@vaningenmanagement.com