I haven't travelled abroad lately. Aside from being very busy, the reason is that my passport expires in less than six months which means that I'll not be able to pass through an immigration counter wherever I want to go (sigh). I really had to exert an effort to find time for my passport renewal. Having successfully finished the renewal process last week, I can now say it was no sweat and am excited to receive my new "biometric" passport in a couple of weeks! Here's how to renew your passport if you're a Filipino based in Manila: 1. Apply online via ... Continue Reading...
How to apply for a Taiwan visa
One of the things that made my recent overseas trip harder than usual was compiling documentary requirements for the Taiwan visa. The last time I did so was for a trip to Japan in 2005. I've also gotten so used to travelling around Southeast Asia where getting around (luckily) doesn't require a visa for Filipinos. You need to have patience and attention to details when completing your visa requirements and also make sure - first and foremost - that your Philippine passport does not expire in six months, otherwise you may not be able to travel. The good news: if you ... Continue Reading...
Countries where the Philippine passport can take you, visa-free
A few of my girl friends who are married to foreigners have told me, not once, but a number of times that they will adopt their husbands' citizenship when the time comes, if only for the chance to change their passport.According to them, travelling between countries is a hassle when you're holding the Philippine passport. Visa and immigration officers tend to give one a hard time, a sad fact of life that comes with being the citizen of the Third World whose enterprising countrymen can come up with anything - from fake LVs to fake documents. Yes, including what am ... Continue Reading...
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