II was told at immigration, they will now only issue a 6 months extension in Manila

AS of May 29 you can still get a 6 month extension in Person at Intramural, Manila

@jrcvcis-philippines

Ай бұрын

Hello @fosterseitz1234 , thank you for sharing your experience. As of last April they suspended the 6 months visa extension, hopefully they will lift this suspension. Thank you.

Very interesting. Can you please explain why the decision was made to cancel it? And also how can anyone convert their drivers lic without having 120 days on their visa?

The issue with the tourism visa no longer offering 6 months is that if you are going to stay here permanently on a tourist visa you won’t be able to get a Philippines driver license because it requires you to have 120 days on your visa to convert a foreign driver license

@PeevyMctweevy

2 ай бұрын

You can't live permanently in the Philippines on a tourist visa, you have two options, you can marry a filipina and apply for the 13A permanent residency visa or you can apply for the SRRV special retirement visa..

@retiredcryptohunter9031

2 ай бұрын

@@PeevyMctweevy there are a lot of expats here who live here permanently and just do visa runs to reset their timer. I am on a tourist visa and married to a Filipina and even have a son with my wife and we are currently working with a lawyer to get my 13A but there are plenty of expats who are retired here who aren’t prior military and cannot get the SRRV visa and don’t want to get married so they’re the ones who will have issues with not being able to drive in the Philippines.

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

Hello @retiredcryptohunter9031, thank you for the comment. If an expat plans to stay permanently, the best choice would be applying for a permanent visa, to minimize hassle.

@Rhandlezz

2 ай бұрын

@@PeevyMctweevy ??? No, you can live here permanently on a tourist visa. Just keep renewing it every 3 years.

Actually I went yesterday to BI Immigration in Intramuros. You can still apply for 6 months but, it must be signed by the BI commissioner for approval. Will update if it gets approved. That is the difference now.

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

hello @EndersPearl, I appreciate you sharing your experience and keeping us informed. Yeah, just extend once every 2 months. Thank you.

@ffffff7593

2 ай бұрын

How hard is it to get approved? Do u need to take any more steps?

Immigration Official Site still says "6mos in-person allowed" they only stopped the online renewal of this Visa Extension.

@jrcvcis-philippines

Ай бұрын

They also suspended the 6 months in person process. Thank you.

Welcome to the Philippines

Thank you

Today 16/5/24, I rang the Brisbane consulate and the Canberra Embassy, and neither knew anything about the 6 month visa not being allowed ???

@AsiaUnscripted

2 ай бұрын

They aren’t immigration.

Thanks for doing my SRRV 2 months ago 😊

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

@CB-bp2fl We are glad to assist you. Have a great time here in the Philippines 😊

Yesterday, I contacted the consulate in Brisbane and the embassy in Canberra. Neither knew about this change ???

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

Hello @britinoz4305 , thank you for comment. This content is intended for Philippine visa only. Thank you.

@britinoz4305

2 ай бұрын

@@jrcvcis-philippines What do you think I am talking about? Of course it's about the removal of the six month tourist visa that was available in the Philippines. I contacted the Philippine embassy and Philippine consulate, and they knew nothing?

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

@@britinoz4305 thank you for your response, no memo release. However, we will let you know once we have copy. Thanks.

Did the SRRV almost 10 years ago....no regrets.

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

@MrArcher181 😲Ten years is quite a stretch, and having no regrets makes it even more worthy. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Hi, I was going to mail my passport in for a renewal, so I was going to get a 6-month visa extension. Under a 2 month extension, I will not get my passport back in time to extend my visa. Any suggestion on how to resolve this issue?

@jrcvcis-philippines

Ай бұрын

Hello @kbwalkin7316, thank you for your comment. Recently, the Bureau of Immigration has suspended the 6-month visa extension. However, you can still apply for a 2-month visa extension. If you overstay, you can update your visa once your passport is available, and don't forget to do the Transfer of Admission Stamp. For further assistance, please email us at jrc.customerhelpline@jrcconsultancy.com. Thank you.

Life is good when the Philippines gets more of the foreigners money lol.. I'm here for my son.. not to be taken advantage of..

How long can I extend my tourist visa up to like months years?

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

hi @huntsmankhan9084, depends on your nationality, you may directly contact us at jrc.customerhelpline@jrcconsultancy.com

So let it be written, so let it be done. Just roll with it... 🚲

@jrcvcis-philippines

2 ай бұрын

@blackwoodrichmore4531 That's the mindset 😉

Ur wrong it is no nore ONLINE 6 month visa extension

It is what it is….take it or leave it!

No more 6 month visa extensions allowed! Only 2 months visas available. Told a chance if you want to travel far away.... Manila maybe able to grant a 6 month visa

@jrcvcis-philippines

6 күн бұрын

Hello @danielspears1214, Thank you for your comment. As of now, the 6-month visa extension is still suspended in Manila as well. For further assistance, please email us at jrc.customerhelpline@jrcconsultancy.com. Thank you.

is the 6 month still banned?

@jrcvcis-philippines

29 күн бұрын

Hello @sirgigglez , thank you for your comment. As of the moment the 6-month visa extension is still suspended. Thank you. For further assistance please email us at jrc.customerhelpline@jrcconsultancy.com.

Biggest mistake of my life moving to the philippines

@Anonymint-vj7bt

Ай бұрын

Moving yes. Visiting can be wonderful, depending on one’s budget. Actually living there can work if you can afford to make your own peaceful rural abode (with Starlink Internet) on huge acreage and use agents/couriers/helpers for all the annoying senseless crap.

@alaskanwhiskey

13 күн бұрын

Agreed. Terrible in terms of the mentality of people here alot of negativity and hatefulness. Manila is beautiful and the food I do like alot but after 2 years being here I'm happy to leave for Mexico in 4 months and never return.

When a country don’t love you back WHY STAY

Thanks for the update. But you must wonder if 6 mo if still available under certain “circumstances.” As for the low-trust, selfish culture that some Filipinos have in varying degrees, despite their amazing jovial/festive side, I think originates from a group-effect of struggle and hardship, especially in the past which carries over. Also elitism once someone has some money and owns a vehicle, they think they are special. Or can just be everyone is tired from the congestion and numbing/annoying when one sees a zillion people like ants everyday, to give that extra consideration to others. OTOH, as we know Filipinos (like many Asians) are very attuned to reading the room and those who try to stand out or act arrogant are really perceived very negatively. It is a different culture than the Western countries which are very high-trust, but have their negative aspects as well. My attitude is live in a rural area in peace and then bring my good attitude with me to the sh8ties and try to make others feel good with consideration and smiles. I find it goes a long way and helps. Then get out of the sh8tty and recharge my inspiration again. I wish you the best sir in coping and finding the breath of fresh air.

@jrcvcis-philippines

Ай бұрын

Hello, thank you for your insights. Cultural differences and socio-economic conditions do play a significant role in once behavior. That is a good choice of you living a rural area. Spreading kindness can make a big difference. Wishing you the best in finding balance and inspiration. Take care and enjoy staying in the Philippines.

@Anonymint-vj7bt

Ай бұрын

@@jrcvcis-philippines ty amigo. Amping/ingat.

@MWentworth__1

Ай бұрын

damn, smoore. youre still residing here? , this barbie is no. 1 hater of PI. stay miserable then 😂