robbowler

[robbowler]

Hi everyone i'm not what you call computer literate so heres hopin' i'm doin' this right. Ok guys n gals i am making my first trip to phil 6 Dec and staying 'til Jan 31. Until yesterday i thought i could get my visa when i arrived, now i am not so sure, can anyone enlighten me please coz i can see a trip from Somerset to the embassy coming on and i could do without it if possible. When i arrive i have the sweetest lady meeting me, we have known each other for some time now and to be honest .. i can't wait. I wish i had found this forum before coz you guys certainly make coming less daunting, the information is priceless ... so thanks to all of you

[KeithD]

Hope your not staying in the Peninsula Hotel

[joebloggs]

is that the hotel with the water fall at the front ?

never been to it, maybe one day when the wife gets a full time job , always went to Westin Philippine Plaza

[aromulus]

Hi everyone i'm not what you call computer literate so heres hopin' i'm doin' this right. Ok guys n gals i am making my first trip to phil 6 Dec and staying 'til Jan 31. Until yesterday i thought i could get my visa when i arrived, now i am not so sure, can anyone enlighten me please coz i can see a trip from Somerset to the embassy coming on and i could do without it if possible. When i arrive i have the sweetest lady meeting me, we have known each other for some time now and to be honest .. i can't wait. I wish i had found this forum before coz you guys certainly make coming less daunting, the information is priceless ... so thanks to all of you

On arrival you will get the customary 21 days entry stamp.
Before it expires, you have to go to the local immigration office for an extension, I believe it is not expensive at all, and done in a couple of hours.
The entry officer could tell you the nearest office to where you will be staying.
Or on the other hand, you could always ask a local agency to do the leg-work for you, if you don't mind giving your passport up for a few days, and paying extra money...

As you go along, you will find this site a real mine of information.

Welcome aboard...

And don't forget to post your experiences overthere, when you get back to cold UK.

[kimmi]

hi robbowler,

welcome to the forum..it is nice to know that u have found a lovely filipina..
Goodluck on ur trip here..

[greenbeltboy]

is that the hotel with the water fall at the front ?

never been to it, maybe one day when the wife gets a full time job , always went to Westin Philippine Plaza

Yes. It's in the corner of Ayala Ave. and Makati Ave.

Click this link to view it.

[IainBusby]

Hi Robbowler and welcome to the forum.
Louella & Iain.

[andypaul]

Hope your not staying in the Peninsula Hotel

I feel sorry for the doorman now the doors are permantly open how will they get tips

[andypaul]

Welcome Rob well looks like you got the hang of posting.

Sounds like your going to have a great time, worth spending a few hours going though all the posts old and new. The older ones get archived and have a slighty different look but all the info is there.

Don't forget to take lots of film or media cards (whatever your camera takes) phil is a lovely place as im sure the lady you are going to meet is. On the serious side you will need lots of pictures of the two of you and with family and friends, for any visa application and just to look at once back in the c cc cold winter of the UK.

Also read up about mossies and how to avoid them and deal with bites. I wish i had the first time

Most of all enjoy the Holiday and this forum

[KeithD]

Philippines has a natural Sepia look