A few days ago, after finally getting my latest salary slip through the post, I finally posted the various documents required for Jet's residence permit.
I guess that for the next 5 years we won't have to worry about visas and things of similar nature.
After a long wait, I did get my passport back from the Eyetie consulate, although only valid for 12 months.
I need to validate our marriage certificate at the DFA so it can be sent to the Eyetie Embassy in Manila for registration.
What a stupid palaver, really.
How the hell am I supposed to do that from here, unless I ask one of the relatives out there...????
Only after the embassy transmits the info to my home town hall in Italy, I will be allowed to have a full 10 year passport....
Never mind, it is not as if I will be going anywhere too soon anyway, but I think it is silly and pedantic.
The residence permit is free of charge, and so will be the permanent residence one, in 5 years time.
One up on Gordon.........
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