Thomas W Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 I am waiting for my probationary 13A to be approved. I came across some information on various sites that once approved and if you leave the Philippines for more than 6 months, the 13A is cancelled and you re enter as a tourist..or of course a balikbayan if your travelling with your filipino wife. Is this true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1957 Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Thomas W said: I am waiting for my probationary 13A to be approved. I came across some information on various sites that once approved and if you leave the Philippines for more than 6 months, the 13A is cancelled and you re enter as a tourist..or of course a balikbayan if your travelling with your filipino wife. Is this true Best to ask the BI Lawyer when you go in for your 13A Permanent interview. Expat sites are not the best source of information when it comes to the real story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Ram1957 said: Best to ask the BI Lawyer when you go in for your 13A Permanent interview. Expat sites are not the best source of information when it comes to the real story. Expat sites, well this one at least, is a great source of information when it come to the real story but the problem is there is no real story here in the Philippines! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tukaram (Tim) Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 I know on the permanent 13a you have to pay about p2,500 fee for a 'return authorization' - part of the ECC. It allows you to stay out of the country up to a year (single use). There may be one available on the provisionary? I would recommend asking at you local BI office. I would also assume if it is available you would have to return before your provisionary expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Ram1957 said: Best to ask the BI Lawyer when you go in for your 13A Permanent interview. Expat sites are not the best source of information when it comes to the real story. Lol..yes I agree.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 I have been told that you can leave as many times in 1 year as you want as long as the PH is your home base, just remember it is a permanent residents visa. A lot will depend on the BI officer on duty at the airport at the time. As Ram said ask your lawyer as she should have the up to date information. I have a friend (13a) and he leaves several times a year for his work and he gets no problems, unfortunately, I cannot get hold of him at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, sonjack2847 said: I have been told that you can leave as many times in 1 year as you want as long as the PH is your home base, just remember it is a permanent residents visa. A lot will depend on the BI officer on duty at the airport at the time. As Ram said ask your lawyer as she should have the up to date information. I have a friend (13a) and he leaves several times a year for his work and he gets no problems, unfortunately, I cannot get hold of him at the moment. Tks for the info..shall verify at the BI office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Thomas W said: .shall verify at the BI office Very wise, I lost mine in 2010 due to my Not Reporting that year and they found out I was still living in Spain ( we used to report in Madrid but they changed the rules, as they do) In Reality we are supposed to actually reside here But.................... YMMV Edited April 11, 2019 by Jack Peterson Hmm guess what LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimeve Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 13 hours ago, sonjack2847 said: I have a friend (13a) and he leaves several times a year for his work and he gets no problems, unfortunately, I cannot get hold of him at the moment. Does he go over for longer than 6 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberChicken Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 In practice fixed rules in the Philippines don’t matter as much as interpreting how they might look at the gray areas since most of us know better to screw up the obvious stuff. How much do your actions argue you are not complying with the spirit of permanent residency? How much do your actions suggest an occasional casual trip out of the country? I find the authorities usually have a basis to be critical. They may overreact or overreach but often something sets them off that has a tread of reason to it. Just my experience and not saying they can’t be a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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