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- July 5, 2025 at 12:47 am #4936
π What Visa Are You Using β and Howβs It Going?
There are so many visa types in the Philippines β tourist, retirement, marriage, special investor… and each comes with its own process, timeline, and challenges.
This thread is for sharing your current visa situation, tips, and real-world experiences β or asking about the ones youβre considering.
π Useful things to share:π·οΈ What visa you’re currently using
π§ How long you’ve been on it and how often you renew
π What documents were needed
π¬ What went smoothly β or what was a nightmare
πΈ Any fees, agents, or services you used
π Plans to switch visas in the future?
Example Reply:
Iβm currently on a Tourist Visa, extended every 2 months for the past year. Costs around β±3,000 per renewal. Just applied for the ACR card (β±1,500). Considering switching to an SRRV but nervous about the bank deposit requirement.
β οΈ Note: This is not legal advice. We’re just sharing experiences. Please verify anything important with BI (Bureau of Immigration) or a trusted lawyer.
Letβs make the visa process less confusing β together.
β The PH Expats Team
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