Is it true if an Australian marries a Filapina, he could live in the Philippines permanently? Is that true?

Question

Is it true if an Australian marries a Filapina, he could live in the Philippines permanently? Is that true?

Answer 1

JUST A LITTLE CORRECTION IT'S FILIPINA NOT FILAPINA.

ANYWAY. YES, THAT'S POSSIBLE. MOST LIKELY FOREIGNERS RETIRE HERE.

Answer 2

Its not true.  You better check immigration rules on that.

Answer 3

Not really..... there are rules ......married or unmarried you must periodicly leave the country and re-enter.... the frequency of those exits is reduced once you marry but you will still eventually have to leave......if only overnight......

There are significant benefits to being married..... but you are still and always will be ....."a foreigner"

Answer 4

Not as easy as that.

Answer 5

from Bureau of immigration web site

Yes, under the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, Section 13 (a) you are eligible for permanent residency in the Philippines. This visa is issued to an alien on the basis of his valid marriage to a Philippine citizen.

To qualify for this visa, the applicant must prove that:

        * He contracted a valid marriage with a Philippine citizen.

        * The marriage is recognized as valid under existing Philippine laws.

        * There is no record of any derogatory information against him in any local or foreign law enforcement agency.

        * He is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease.

        * He has sufficient financial capacity to support a family and will not become a public burden.

        * He was allowed entry into the Philippines and was authorized by Immigration authorities to stay.

NOTE: This visa is only available to citizens of a country which grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Philippine citizens.

How can I apply for 13 (a) visa?

Ask for an application form (Form number RBR 98-01) from the Public Assistance Unit of the Office of the Commissioner Window One (1) or from the Makati Extension Office and accomplish the form properly. If you will be accompanied by your unmarried minor children they must fill up a separate form.

All documents to support your application must be properly certified as true copy. Sworn statements or affidavits should be notarized.

Foreign documents must be duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate at the place where they are issued.

You may submit the duly accomplished application form with the supporting documents to window (1) located at the ground floor of the main building of the Bureau of Immigration or to the Makati Extension Office.

NOTE: Filing fee should first be paid before an application is filed.

Answer 6

Yeah you could after a strenuous amount of paper work and red tape not to mention alot of time and money. It can be done however. I wouldn't advise to live there permanently as you would go broke quick unless you are well off. If not its probably better to go there for an extended vacation each year. Living there does pose its problems aswell. You'll always be asked for money and work is impossible to find for foreigners unless your lucky and have something lined up. But to answer your question yes it can be done but I'm sure as time goes by you will see that it might not be the right thing to do as I've seen with my own eyes that it really can go either way in the Pines. Best of luck mate.

Answer 7

Yes its true, but you have a mountain of paperwork and interviews to get through first.

Answer 8

yes, not only australians but other nationalities as well.