Moving to Retire in the Philippines/How to Have A "Soft Landing"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2023
- Moving to Retire in the Philippines/How to Have A "Soft Landing"@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234Welcome to my little TH-cam channel! In this video, I will attempt to guide you through the transition of retiring in the beautiful Philippines. If you're considering relocating and starting a new chapter of your life in this tropical paradise, I will guide you through some of the do's and don'ts of making the move
Crash at Paul's place for your first month... after that you should be able to go out on your own!
I think that is a Excellent idea 💡. If Paul had a AirB&B, he would have a source of income plus helping new expats to acclimate to the new area before diving into getting a house or Condo.
Paul you need to get a AirBnB going. I know I would pay a fair price.
Regarding riding a scooter. My advice to two friends who moved here but had little riding experience.... Take a DMV rider safety course before you leave the USA. Usually taught at a local community college or technical college. They usually have 125 - 150 cc bikes for you to learn on. You can take the DMV motorcycle certificate test with the school's bikes. Then it'll be on your USA driver's license so there is no argument with the PI police. The instructor will teach you about counter-steering, rear brake first, situational awareness, quick stop, how to swerve safely, etc, etc, etc. So important for new riders. A very good value for the money/time.
ABATE offers the training for $200 in the states and They provide the motorcycle so you don't even need to bring one
I took a motorcycle riding course in the USA back in 2007 and it was very useful.
...and then follow it! =)
Rear brake first? I've ridden for five years, and you brake evenly to avoid burning out your pads, and actually have braking power.
Have to totally disagree nn22. By modulating trail braking, you can keep power on for the exit, turn in later & a bunch of other uses.
Pads are cheap, rehab not so much lol. Most bikes/scoots will have 3x calipers front & a single at the rear anyway. I truly hate Honda's dual braking system, using one front caliper every time I just wanted to trail brake. Now I ride Suzuki lol.
Anyway, just my take, cheers. @@nobodynothing282
I've traveled internationally quite a bit, and I would just add that it's very handy to have MULTIPLE clear paper and digital copies of your passport when you are in another country. Various entities/people will request your passport, and you should not give it to them. Instead, give them one of those paper copies. That should be more than adequate to meet their ID verification needs. Additionally, if your passport is lost or stolen, an excellent copy of same is very helpful to give to the embassy staff when you're applying for a replacement.
Does it need to be a certified copy?
@@robertgripton6692 Nope
@@robertgripton6692 But, they do need to be excellent copies and in color.
@@robertgripton6692 Does it need to be a certified copy?
We need a video like this every 6 months with updates ..
This is GOLD
Hi Paul, this is one of your better videos in where you have condensed/summarized into point form the priorities when moving to Phils. Yes, by all means all those who are planning should start doing their homework as opposed to landing in the Phils unprepared.
Paul & Baby Mae, have a good day😊
Very grateful Paul. I’ve been there. You are exactly right. I never sought an apartment. I like to keep it simple. I stayed in apartment for 3 months and enjoyed my experience. I like to introduce things very very slowly when I go abroad especially living situations. It works like a champ. I spend my energy on exploring rather than creating chaos for myself. I too practiced “slowing down” and it’s the best advice. It takes real time to do but it is very important. LOWER EXPECTATIONS is very important. That helped me as well. Thank you Paul. I hope to meet you one day once I leave permanently in 3 months. Best to you and Mae 🙏🏼
Good advice Paul. Especially about the hotel room for a few months. Also, just so you know, cell phone rates have actually dropped here in the US since you left. I pay $30 a month for an unlimited plan on T-Mobile. They said add $50 for an unlimited international plan. So, $80 total. I think that's pretty reasonable.
If you have ATT, they automatically enroll you in the international plan once it is detected you are out of the U.S. Then it's $10 for every text or call you send or receive (open).
For what it's worth, I disagree with Paul's advice to use money transfer services. I went to Philippine National Bank in Manhattan and I opened a dollar passbook savings account and a peso savings account with a debit card. This allows me to make SWIFT transfers in dollars directly to my account in the Philippines. By having dollars in the Philippines I get a superior exchange rate here and I don't pay any currency conversion fees or other fees. I can also write myself a check from my US credit union and deposit it in my account here. There is a 25-30 day clearing period, but there are never any problems. Philippine National Bank has branches in Manhattan and California and it is much easier to open an account in America than in the Philippines.
One way of looking at retiring in a foreign country is like you landing on a different planet. Some people speak your language but almost everything your used to back home doesn’t apply here. You have to adjust to your new surroundings. Its that simple. Is it challenging? Yes. But depending on the type of person you are will be the deciding factor whether you make it or not. Learn from TH-cam channels like this. You’ll be glad you did.
You’ve come along way Paul . So Happy for you guys !
It’s only a declaration, for money laundering prevention. You can bring any amount of cash you want you just have to declare. Border officials may want to see the source of the cash so if you took it out from your bank account keep the receipt.
Exactly. Providing you have proof of the origin of the cash you will have no problems.
Loved this video. Im not even living in the Phillipines but I apply many things you say to my life as an expat in Bogota, Colombia. Thanks for your great content 🎉
Adding a verbal password to your accounts will prevent anyone from calling and messing with your accounts by getting your social, and birthday too.
I’ve been dating a Filipino here in the North Carolina. She was raised about a 4 hour fairy ride from Dumaghetti, and went to University in Manila. I’m about 7 years from retirement, and she’s 20 years younger than me. We’ve talked about moving to Dumaghetti when I retire. She’s getting herMasters in accounting, works for American company, and thins she can work remotely. She told me that if we move there, she will need to do the purchasing to avoid the American premium. She said they charge more rent for foreigners.
Sounds like a very good plan
I hate to be that guy but...spell check. *ferry*, *Dumaguete*. Even with the age gap hopefully you have enough in common to have a stable connection.
You can bring more than $10,000 cash, but you must declare the correct amount. And, you will probably have to show it. Also, do not bring a Cashier's Check, which is like cash in the US. In Indonesia (and I assume in the PH), no local bank will accept any foriegn check of any sort.
Thanks Paul. I am planning my move and this information is priceless. A big big thank you
Paul are there any storage facilities in Dumagete?
This is one of the most valuable videos I have watched! Thank you.
Thanks uncle Paulie. I'm still 5+ years out, but hanging on to every word you say. Thanks again.
Sir Paul, i watched your videos 2 years prior to my arrival last September. Your info then was spot on. And still is. My immigration extension experience was an eye opener (I worked for US immigration- big difference).
Amazon is awesome!
Thanks again!
Thank you for this. I hope that as the businesses you spoke of - the ones that help with driver's licenses, bank accounts, and VISAs - start-up you'll cover them.
A very nice recap and some new information. Thank you for taking the time.
Thanks Paul, lots of good information.
Great advise 😊
Good advise Paul
Really great insight Paul ! Appreciate this video going over the soft landing instead of the crash & burn.
So much good advice. Thank you!!!!
I have to figure out a way to save this video in my account with TH-cam, so I can refer back to it in a couple years. 2026 is my time to come check out the Philippines.
The guy you were talking about toward the end of the video that staying in a hotel sounds like a good smart way to go until you get settled in 👍
If I can find a place with a pool or even a place on the shoreline with a nice room, maybe even a little hot plate and Internet I could live there for 6-12 months.
Possibly your best VLOG so far. Well done Paul !
Great advice really appreciate it. Lots to think about but a great starting point.
Great info Paul
Paul, TYVM!!! You just put in a nutshell, the things I have been trying to put in some coherent order, for the last year. You have my deepest respect, man.
Very good info,,thanks Paul
Very informative video for all those moving to the Philippines. Stay safe Paul and enjoy your day!
Good info Paul, thanks
Great information and advice for the people thinking about relocating to Dumaguete. I find it very valuable considering Paul has been there and done that !! Thanks Paul
Good video! Lots of good information that will make your move much much easier! I've added some comments below that have helped me relocate to another country.
Love these kind of videos Paul...You're a straight shooter, no bull crap
Thanks Paul
Oh yeah thank you for all your insight
Great video Paul as always! Love the informative, helpful content . Thank You 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it
Paul that’s a great picture!!
great info Paul...this content is good anywhere you go. Its very basic and practical .
Thanks. Paul
Much appreciate this video Paul 👍
Great video! I bet you have a lot of fun getting Baby Mae to pose for these cool thumbnails.
Great Tips
Paul, really good plan and great advice. Great job Paul and Mae.
Thank you, Excellent "Advice"!
Great guide Paul. Thanks 🙏🏽
Very good advice for "New commers"......👍🏼✌️
I've been in the Philippines for 5 weeks now and I have to go back to the US in a month. Everything he is saying is great advice. I'm going to use it all for my return to the Philippines in December for my permanent move here. I'm from a small town and we are slow but it's even slower in the Philippines. The hotel advice is good but a thousand dollars USD a month is crazy in the PI. Crazy high. One persons personal experience doesn't make it every experience. So yes I agree a month or two in a hotel but you should be able to get a nice place for a third of 1k USD a month.
AIRBNB will save you so much money vs a hotel. Plus you get a kitchen which saves you even more money
Someone is loaded a grand a month for a hoter.
That was a train load of great information, thank you. 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
All super important info. Thank you so much 🙏
Awesome info, Paul 👍
Great advise, thanks mate
Thank you very much Paul.
Great video
Thanks for the great info.
Well..done..vlog..Mr.Paul..i..took..notes..of..everything..!!!😊
Great job as always Mr Paul .
ALWAYS GREAT INFORMATION 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is your best video. So helpful. Thank you
Glad you think so!
Good info Paul.
Thank ya sir.
Paul, one of your best videos! Would you be kind enough to tell us why you do not like your forwarding service so that we know what to be on the lookout for?
Thanks for the tips. We are planning on retiring in the Cebu area once we hit the retire button. My wife grew up there many years ago, now in California since 1987. Things have gotten so expensive here that our quality of life for the money we will have will go so much further. Can't wait to get there and out of this rat race. Thanks Paul.
Lots of useful data that I never would have thought of
Good insight
Hi Paul & Baby Mae,
I wouldn’t say that was one of “your” best blogs, I would say that is one of “THE” best blogs out there! You packed a lot of great information in this blog, and every single suggestion that you spoke of, was a really power packed, great tip. I especially liked, that you “summarized” everything at the end of your blog. There are a lot of great bloggers out there, that share great information, but then we have to search throughout the blog, to find that one particular tip, again. But because of the way you “summarized” at the end of “your” blog, it made it so much easier to write down a great list of things I need to do, before moving to the Philippines. Thanks again for a really great blog, keep them coming, 😎😉👍🏼.
I have to save your and Mark’s videos for my long drives to work. I am a psych provider and see geriatric patients in long term care facilities all over the place. I love what I do, but the drive can be a bit much. Your videos certainly make it easier.
Paul, All good info for someone that's never or only been there a few times well done 👍👏👏
Very good video
Very well said. my hat off to you.
Great information, Paul, and although it is primarily aimed at people coming from the USA, most of it also applies to those of us coming from Europe. I fully support your suggestion to check into a hotel first, although a short-lease Airbnb may also do the job. Last time I went to Ormoc I only stayed there for two weeks and had booked a wonderful Airbnb. If it's free next time I visit, I will book it again.
Best video I have heard in a while. Very useful information. I am totally preparing for my first trip to the Philippines. I really needed to hear this! Thanks Paul! Let me take you out to Jolly Bee when I get there.
Thanks Paul... God bless 👍👍😁❤
Thank you Paul…….p.s. serious talk, no crackling either two-thumbs 👍👍 great info
Hi there. Thanks for great Information 😊
Great video paul i have been watching you for three years now and just counting down the days till i finally get to move there i get to take one step forward to my dream this month as social security allows u to sign up 4 months prior to your birthday and thats what i plan to do then pay off a few bills and i hope after few months of getting out of debt im on way there hope to meet you and all the other guys there thanks agian for giving guys like myself a education on moving to the Philippines
Great video Paul. Good advice. I am Canadian but I will look into what needs to be done on this end prior to coming there. Thank you.
This is extremely helpful and practical advice thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm hitting the Thumps up for the thumbnail alone~ When I was there, I felt like I burned and then crashed...maybe some ideas to guys about sleep-rest-food(healthy)availability and good energy. I enjoy the channel even If I may not get back there but sometimes...life happens.
Please do!
Good old trick in raw doggy stylish clear explanations. I’m forwarding this to a friend.
Paul, this is the single best advice video that I have seen! I will be in the Philippines in three weeks for my "check out" visit accompanied by my Filipina. I expect then to use your fantastic advice to move to Dumaguete or Valencia. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! Blessings to you and Mae. 😇
Hey Paul, I just arrived in Cebu from the US this week. I am enjoying a short vacation. For the past couple of days I have been hopping on a motorcycle cab for about 80 peso’s for what would have been an hour walk. I road motorcycles for years, but that was over a decade ago. Being on the back is getting my training and balance back. Next step is to get mine out of mothballs in the US and drive it around. I have a few more years before I can retire with health insurance so I can do this planing ahead.
Regular guy and Paul are my favourite vlogger. For phillipines 👏
Great info, Paul, Thank you, I'll be there in January/February and I would love to avail myself of those connections that help new expats.
Nice prep checklist Paul! The hotel suggestion is something I never thought of because as you mentioned as Americans we like to start right away. The hotel gives one time and flexibility to get the lay of the land and be more discerning about an apartment or condo and getting transportation.
Hi Paul, thanks for this great 👍 informative video. I would say that this was one of your best videos with great information for future expats that are planning to retire in the Philippines like myself.
Take care Paul and Baby Mae.
Brilliant and Thumbs up 😂
Good video Paul. I had to send several $100 bills back to the states with friends because they had a crease or slight discoloration. Getting fresh crisp new bills is key for sure. Also keeping an American phone is key until everything is settled. Magic Jack works as long as you have a VPN but my bank won’t send a text to the magic Jack number for some reason
Bank's don't trust VPN.
@@jamesballard6564 my online American bank does not work unless I have my VPN turned on
I think they will work with Google Voice
1,000th thumbs up by me 👍
Solid video. U don't realize how much the avg viewer appreciates your tips and recommendations. Actually, no doubt viewers would enjoy you and others set up there to go into all the tiny details which saves them a headache later. No, I'm not moving there, but I research info for other people
I think it takes good health to do all that planning.❤
Great information Paul. Yup, our mind set is way different from Philippines . We’re used to move move and get going Philippines is like, don’t rush kind of thing. Yes !!! Great video and I can’t wait till next year around, mid year & pull the trigger. 🙏🇵🇭🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 you’re very welcome Paul and have a great night .
Greetings from Costa Rica.🏖 Great advice! This advice could also pertain when moving to other countries abroad.
Thanks Paul, Tia is good information. Don’t won’t to be broke over there . Youl take care
I mean good evening. I just got up 🆙. Always good information. I’ll be there in 6 1/2 years be looking for me !!
Thanks!
Thank you very much 😊
Thank you so much for this video Paul. I have 7 more years and I’m strongly considering making the Philippines move. You helped with a lot of questions 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Some really useful information that in general applies no matter where in the Philippines you go. (Cash, Money Transfer, ID & other documents apartments hoyels etc) Clothes sizes. I'm planning a trip lasting 2 or 3 months that may get extended further so a lot of the tips you gave are still useful.
I've extended one credit card ooened another account with CHASE.
My Son & Daughter in Law will handle mail and money transfers and have access to one of my accounts.I will set up facilities to do my own transfers too.
I got a copy of my medical records from my doctor.I'm having a full physical before I come. Doctor is gumiving me a 3 month supply of medication and I checked that everything I take for diabetes is available in the Philippines if I decide to extend my stay.😊
Sir you are the KING of thumbnails
Congratulations on you Marriage to Baby Mae Paul