ECC Bureau of Immigration

[jake]

Doesn't apply to you and me Stuart, as we can get ours at the airport. Takes 5 minutes max.

The ECC is for those who have stayed in the Philippines for over 6 months on a tourist visa. It usually takes a day or two depending on which immigration office you use. Pain in the back side, especially if you live far away from any immigration offices. There again how many countries would allow you to stay for 3 years without showing any evidence of funds.

[Terpe]

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There again how many countries would allow you to stay for 3 years without showing any evidence of funds.

I know it's a bit off-topic, but just thought I'd mention that I never been asked how much income I have or to submit any evidence of income. This, despite being required by immigration rules, and despite me having my financial status documents certified and legalised in UK.

Perhaps someone, somewhere is waiting to spring that on me later

[imagine]

I know it's a bit off-topic, but just thought I'd mention that I never been asked how much income I have or to submit any evidence of income. This, despite being required by immigration rules, and despite me having my financial status documents certified and legalised in UK.

Perhaps someone, somewhere is waiting to spring that on me later

just keep looking over your shoulder

but i wouldn't think so

[jake]

I know it's a bit off-topic, but just thought I'd mention that I never been asked how much income I have or to submit any evidence of income. This, despite being required by immigration rules, and despite me having my financial status documents certified and legalised in UK.

Perhaps someone, somewhere is waiting to spring that on me later

Rules tend to be inconsistent in the Philippines

If they had asked me to show proof of income, i would have had to take my clapped out tricycle and 3 chainsaws to immigration I only cut coco lumber.....honest!

[imagine]

Doesn't apply to you and me Stuart, as we can get ours at the airport. Takes 5 minutes max.

The ECC is for those who have stayed in the Philippines for over 6 months on a tourist visa. It usually takes a day or two depending on which immigration office you use. Pain in the back side, especially if you live far away from any immigration offices. There again how many countries would allow you to stay for 3 years without showing any evidence of funds.

thats good thanks jake

[jake]

thats good thanks jake

Your welcome