Bill,
The reason you are getting confused about what people are telling you is some things can be written in law in the Philippines but not followed. Gets easier with time to understand the in's and out's.
The balikbayan route is not intended to be for people staying here on a permanent basis. The original purpose was for former citizens to return home without having to have a visa.
It is classed as temporary visitors visa and you would be required to have a return ticket prior to admission into the Philippines. It doesn't have to be dated as all they want to see is the person intends to leave the country. In theory all you need is a short trip to another asian country every year but they 'may' refuse your request one day.
The local BOI in Dipolog wont be able to process a 13a application. If you check the link below it will tell you where it can be done.
http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?...=115&Itemid=61
If you apply in the Philippines it will involve 2 stages. First a years probationary period then you have to convert it to permanent. From what i have heard recently each stage would involve about 3 trips to immigration. Was at least 6 when i did mine in the 90's
http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?...=115&Itemid=61
Good luck with which ever route you decide to take..
Originally Posted by jake
Bill,
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