Advice for and about Philippine visas, immigration and settling into the Philippines. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:46:20 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:46:20 +0000 British Filipino http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?forums/migrating-to-the-philippines.73/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:49:00 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/permanent-visa-13a.21284/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/permanent-visa-13a.21284/ invalid@example.com (MikeH) MikeH
Permanent Visa 13A ?]]> 5 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:44:42 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/savings-interests-in-the-ph-now-taxed-at-20.21104/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/savings-interests-in-the-ph-now-taxed-at-20.21104/ invalid@example.com (knightstrike) knightstrike ...

Savings Interests in the PH Now Taxed at 20%]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:13:17 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/in-the-philippines-are-foreigners-taxed.20886/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/in-the-philippines-are-foreigners-taxed.20886/ invalid@example.com (CatchFriday) CatchFriday
I moved to Spain in May 2022 and have lived here ever since in Spain, I get NHS care in Spain, which is much better than the UK.

If i moved to the Philippines I...

In the Philippines are foreigners taxed?]]> 50 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/agency.20399/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/agency.20399/ invalid@example.com (Fazer1) Fazer1
This will likely be a few questions in one message.

Is there such a thing as agencies over in philippines that help UK citizens get work out there?

Is it relatively easy or not?

Assuming unskilled.

This new rule that the uk is likely to bring in has made me have to have a rethink.]]> 22 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:32:54 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/6-months-in-the-philippines.20575/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/6-months-in-the-philippines.20575/ invalid@example.com (Skellum) Skellum My company have granted me permission to work from there so this was a test to how this would work out with the time difference, internet availability, condo living, customs, etc.
Also visited during the hottest month with a nice typhoon to finish it off, I think I truly experienced Philippine life.

Glad to say it was a very enjoyable trip and I'd really like to relocate there on a more...

6 Months in the Philippines?]]> 2 Thu, 30 May 2024 11:41:04 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/return-flight-ticket-on-balikbayan-visa.15178/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/return-flight-ticket-on-balikbayan-visa.15178/ invalid@example.com (ampalaya) ampalaya
Is there any flight service from Manila to UK, which can be cancelled and fully refunded?]]> 8 Sat, 18 May 2024 00:13:43 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/cost-of-container-with-car-to-phils.20557/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/cost-of-container-with-car-to-phils.20557/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
So I'm thinking I'd probably want to ship back to the Philippines the household contents and the car if it doesn't work out.

I've had a look and it seems to be about £2,500 for the container plus the taxes on the car...

Taxes on the car are from 0% to 100% - not sure how that works out !!!

Anyone give me better information?

Thanks]]> 6 Sat, 04 May 2024 19:39:29 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/visa-13a-fiance-spouse-questions.20359/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/visa-13a-fiance-spouse-questions.20359/ invalid@example.com (Skellum) Skellum
I know these questions have probably been asked before but a lot of the info here is decades old so it's probably useful to everyone if we get updated info/links.

According to this link: https://www.respicio.ph/features/fianc-visa-in-the-philippines
the 13a visa also covers fiance status providing you intend to marry your partner within 90 days and once married...

Visa 13a Fiance/Spouse questions]]> 18 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:40:52 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/best-places-to-live-in-philippines-internet-infrastructure.20391/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/best-places-to-live-in-philippines-internet-infrastructure.20391/ invalid@example.com (Skellum) Skellum The obvious three would be Davao, Cebu and Manila although I've also heard Dumaguette is a good spot for foreigners.

My girlfriend is in Western Mindanao which I understand isn't the safest of places so I'm looking at alternatives, my job would require decent internet access and I'd like there to at least be some infrastructure nearby (malls/medical...

Best places to live in Philippines? Internet, infrastructure.]]> 14 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:27:29 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/outdated-visa-advice-please-on-extending.20380/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/outdated-visa-advice-please-on-extending.20380/ invalid@example.com (James Macdonald) James Macdonald
Outdated visa advice please on extending]]> 7 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:20:37 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pension-from-uk-while-in-the-philippines.18922/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pension-from-uk-while-in-the-philippines.18922/ invalid@example.com (jsp1982) jsp1982
Pension from UK while in the Philippines]]> 98 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:40:21 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pension-for-filipina-wife-advice-please.19734/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pension-for-filipina-wife-advice-please.19734/ invalid@example.com (Geoff) Geoff
I moved to Cavite 4 years ago, bought a house and married my wife here.
I was told by a filipino friend that I should register my marriage with the British Embassy as my wife will then be entitled to my pension when I die. I contacted the Embassy and was told there is no need to register the marriage as it is not recognised in the UK.
Is this correct? Thanks]]> 37 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:06:33 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/bohol-land-wanted.20184/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/bohol-land-wanted.20184/ invalid@example.com (CampelloChris) CampelloChris
Bit of a long shot, but I'm looking for between 1000 and 1500m2 of titled land, somewhere along the south coast between Tagbilaran and Loay. If anyone has what I'm looking for, or knows someone that might, please let me know.]]> 149 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:30:43 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/moving-to-the-philippines.20286/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/moving-to-the-philippines.20286/ invalid@example.com (Alan Salter) Alan Salter
I did write back in the winter about my meeting a young Filipino lady. That online relationship came to end and I am now planning a life with another older lady.

On Oct 8th I am flying to the Philippines to marry and live my life there permanently with this lady having spent 3 months there until recently. What I wish to know is will I be required to be police checked here in the UK and will I also be required to have medical clearance. I have no police record and have a...

Moving to the Philippines]]> 9 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:21:54 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/shipping-furniture-to-cebu.19866/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/shipping-furniture-to-cebu.19866/ invalid@example.com (Bongle) Bongle
We have an unfurnished condo next to the Ayala Shopping Centre in Cebu City and we're wondering if it's worth buying everything in the UK and shipping it there via a container?

It will come down to cost and any import duties so I'm asking if anyone has a rough idea how much it would cost for a small or half container as our condo is only 28sqm. If it is feasible...

Shipping furniture to Cebu]]> 17 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:00:24 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/moving-to-philippines.20027/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/moving-to-philippines.20027/ invalid@example.com (Steve) Steve I am a Brit and married my asawa in the UK. My Filipina kept her surname on all documents. If we move to the Philippines what visa or documents do we need?]]> 6 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:12:02 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/earthquakes-typhoons-and-volcanoes.19302/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/earthquakes-typhoons-and-volcanoes.19302/ invalid@example.com (CatchFriday) CatchFriday
What is it like..........]]> 76 Sat, 07 May 2022 08:52:10 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/filipino-spouse-visa.19542/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/filipino-spouse-visa.19542/ invalid@example.com (Nick Louca) Nick Louca
It's been a very long time since I posted here. With the help of some of you lovely people, I successfully brought my Filipina wife to the UK in 2018.

Unfortunately, she tragically passed away in November 2021. We were planning to move to the Philippines this year or next. But sadly, our plans did not come to fruition. I would still very much like to migrate to the Philippines, so I was looking for some guidance if possible.

I understand that as my asawa and I were married for...

Filipino Spouse Visa]]> 3 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:21:44 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/visit-to-semi-permanent-residence.19505/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/visit-to-semi-permanent-residence.19505/ invalid@example.com (Sanjaykumar Patel) Sanjaykumar Patel have been contemplating moving from UK to Philippines to go live with my filipina gf/soon to be wife, for a "taste of the Philippine life".. Possibly 6-12 months..but need to know if anyone is working remotely(non Philippine employer)? and successfully made money to not rely on saving or income from uk.. don't want to go the working visa root cos of all the headache around it.. But Is it possible to do this? ..I want to Just renew my stay with visa every 1-2 months.. if all goes...

Visit to semi permanent residence]]> 9 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:26:01 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/is-phil-visa-required-for-brp-holder.19405/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/is-phil-visa-required-for-brp-holder.19405/ invalid@example.com (cmadi) cmadi
Also, where is the link to see the required documents for visa application, if needed?

Many thanks.]]>