Work permit ?

[PeterB]

he did ask about his 'wife' so i presume he is already married to her

That's a very 'western' attitude! The distinction appears to be much less definite here in Phils!

[IainBusby]

That's a very 'western' attitude! The distinction appears to be much less definite here in Phils!

Is that why bigamy is so widespread there?

[joebloggs]

That's a very 'western' attitude! The distinction appears to be much less definite here in Phils!

well being a westerner and knowing some people call their partner 'wife/husband' even if their not (yet) married, obviously this could effect what type of visa your applying for, a spouse or fiancée, and that will effect when she will be able to work