Hi my friends,

I know this question has probably been asked before.

I am hoping to move to Phils to live with my Filipina girlfriend on a permanent basis. I know her 3 years and am mad about her and visa versa. But it's heartbreaking on both of us leaving each other every time I visit. I live alone here in Ireland and am on a pension. I want to leave here and move to Phils which has many attractions besides my g/f.

I see there is a new rule re 30 days visa.

I understand you can get a 59 day visa as well.

After the 59 day visa expires, then what happens?

Can you keep renewing your visa indefinitely assuming you have papers duly authorised by a Filipino Consulate to show your have permanent pension income, show a decent bank balance, have a rented accomodation, are in a relationship with a Filipina girl etc...

I was looking at the SRRV resident visa option but that ties up $10,000 with the Philippine Retirement Agency.

Appreciate any information.

Pat