@Alma **************

I don’t think it is only Jollibee. I know there are many other places/chains mostly in the SM mall and others. I just prefer to support local businesses including street food vendors but There are very few Philippine dishes that I enjoy. (Just my taste). I think the Philippines in general are very good people who work hard to survive in this world. You implied that foreigners can afford fine dining, that they are wealthy by some peoples standards. I place more value on a persons character rather than their wealth. And the Philippino’s in general are wonderful people in my opinion. Im just saying that the Philippines would not be very high on my list of places to retire for many reasons.

Great question that I did not think about. I just received my 60 day tourist visa and my intention is to extend another 30 days. My flights there and back are 80 days apart. So now it’s my understanding that the airlines will check my return flight to be within the 60 days of the visa? I did not know this.

I do not live in Thailand yet but I’m going there in a few weeks with the intent of retirement. For now, it is difficult for me to imagine a stress free retirement life, that I have to report my stats every 90 days and always worry about how I’m going to be taxed each year. I will definitely have a plan B as I will keep my house in my home country. And the Philippines is definitely Not an option! I do not want to live off Jollybee for the rest of my life.

I think it’s best to have a plan B and even plan C.

@Michael *******

I considered the Metv for the same reason as you indicated. The problem I have is they required documents showing all your travel plans for the duration to justify the need for metv, Such as airline tickets, hotel reservations, etc.

it’s not that easy to make reservations and book airline tickets that you can get a refund from if you cancel. So I did not want the hassle.

Just my experience.

I just applied today. I’m in the US and had to apply to the Chicago office. I just sent a copy of my drivers license and utility bill. I didn’t see anywhere on the application to post my bank information

I hope it works