Girl_going_home Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Hi all. I am a returning Filipina. I have a dual Citizenship with Philippines / America. Been living in the States for 30 years now. My American husband and I will be retiring in the Philippines next year and wanted to get advice which Visa he should apply for. 13A seems to be the best option for him but I wanted to get your advise. Don't really want to make border runs every year. lol. We both plan on staying in the Philippines forever. Also can we start his visa process now while we are in the states or does he get in on a tourist visa and convert once we move? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Popular Post scott h Posted October 20, 2021 Forum Support Popular Post Posted October 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, Girl_going_home said: 13A seems to be the best option for him but I wanted to get your advise. IMHO it is, and that is what I have. If you have the time before your move you folks should apply for it while your still in the states. There are Phil. consulates in San Francisco and Los Angeles. If because you don't want to put up with California traffic or you live to far from those two places. He can apply for it here. If memory serves you plan on moving to Tagaytay. In a nutshell to get the 13a here, he must: Be in the Phil for at least 6 months, then get an NBI (Phil version of the FBI) clearance, once that is finished you will need to make a minimum of 3 trips to the immigration office (located at Inturmuros) and that process will take another 3-4 months. Good news is that now with the new express ways, Tagaytay to downtown is only about 90 min an will give you a chance to visit the "big city" (or get away from the tourists that go to Tagaytay ) Either way you guys are going to be retired..........you got nothing but time 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted October 20, 2021 Forum Support Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Agree with @scott h, 13A is definitely the best option for almost everyone married to a Philippine citizen. Easier to do the process in the USA and there is no "one year probation" until the 13A is made permanent. Edited October 20, 2021 by Mike J 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 I "Third" the 13a statements. I'd say start the process now but to my knowledge PI overseas missions aren't processing them at the moment but given how rapidly things are currently changing that may change soon. It wouldn't hurt to start gathering the required paperwork etc now though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebie Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 Just to add a little spice to the subject.. 13A are for those happily married chaps who are happy for their visa to be "under the wifes control". After lal she has to approve the application etc The SRRV visa however means that no matter what happens in the relationship, the holder of the SRRV can be totally independent and is not under anyones control. :) That was related to me by a PRA marketer. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 16 hours ago, scott h said: Be in the Phil for at least 6 months, then get an NBI (Phil version of the FBI) clearance, once that is finished you will need to make a minimum of 3 trips to the immigration office (located at Inturmuros) and that process will take another 3-4 months. Just to correct this slightly He can apply for a 13a from day one but if being in the Philippines less than six months must obtain a police clearance from his own country. If staying here more than 6 months before applying then it is not required. If he has a criminal record it would be easier to come as a balikbayan with you and wait for 6 months to apply for a 13a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 16 hours ago, Girl_going_home said: My American husband and I will be retiring in the Philippines next year I dont recall it mentioned but I know you have returned 4 times in your life but has your husband been here and know what he is getting into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girl_going_home Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said: I dont recall it mentioned but I know you have returned 4 times in your life but has your husband been here and know what he is getting into? LOL. good question. He has been here 4 times as well. Once without me. Do either of us know what we are getting into? Shit no. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girl_going_home Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 Does any one know if there are any Tax advantages to 13a Vs SRRV? He does plan to work by hosting an Air BNB type rental etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, Girl_going_home said: Does any one know if there are any Tax advantages to 13a Vs SRRV? He does plan to work by hosting an Air BNB type rental etc. A visa really has no bearing on a business. Both visas will allow him to work but for tax, you pay on earning's from a business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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