Roger, it is very complicated.
For a retirement visa you have to place a minimum deposit in approved banks amongst other things.
You are better off not bothering.
After marrying you shoudl have your honeymoon in another nearby country then re-enter with your wife. This will entitle you to a 364 day visa.
You need to repeat thsi every 364 days or less, but a weekend in HK or other place nearby once a year needn't be a chore!
That's what I will do if we do retire there.
Best wishes tou you and your bride!
Roy
Originally Posted by rogwak
Hi everybody, I`m Roger from Gloucester UK. My fiancee in the Philippines was refused entry to UK. Therefore I want to go there and live with her and eventually marry. I want to spend the rest of my life with her in the Philippines. I have spoken to the Visa Office in the Philippine Embassy in London but I could nor make head nor tale of the response. Can anyone tell me ,which is the best visa to apply for so that I can eventually reside there permanently. ( I am retired ) Thaankyou in anticipation.
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