Section 13 Quota Visa Philippines: 2026 Guide
Visa & Immigration · Philippines · 2026 Section 13 Quota Visa in the Philippines: Essential Steps for 2026 What changed after the 2025 suspension, who qualifies now, which documents the Bureau of Immigration expects — and why, with only 50 slots per nationality each year, your filing date matters almost as much as your file. […]
Holy Week in the Philippines: Guide for Expats and Families
What closes, what saturates and what to expect during Semana Santa, plus the administrative blackout that catches new arrivals and how to prepare for it.
5 Reasons Retired Couples Should Hire a Relocation Expert Before Moving Abroad
The visa is the part everyone researches. Housing, healthcare, shipping and the five mistakes that cost retirees most are what actually decide the first year.
Best Moving Company Manila: 5-Step Guide (2026)
Moving · Philippines · 2026 How to Choose a Moving Company in Manila Five checks, in order. They take an afternoon between them, and they are the difference between a move that arrives and a move that becomes a claim. Updated on August 18, 2026 10 min read The crew that arrives on the day […]
Hidden Relocation Costs in Southeast Asia: VN/TH/PH
Schools, deposits, insurance, visa renewals: the costs that break a Southeast Asia budget, with real ranges for Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
Philippines SRRV 2025: Age Requirement Drops to 40
Philippines Drops SRRV Age Requirement to 40 in 2025 Reform The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) announced a groundbreaking change in September 2025: the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa now accepts applicants starting at age 40, down from the previous 50-year minimum. This policy shift dramatically expands access to one of Asia’s most advantageous permanent residency programs. […]
SRRV Philippines 2025
Visa & Immigration · Philippines · 2026 Visa retraite Philippines : l’ouverture à 40 ans, vue de France Le visa retraite philippin commençait à 50 ans. Il commence désormais à 40. Reste la vraie difficulté vue de France, de Belgique, de Suisse ou du Canada : faire apostiller son dossier avant de le déposer. Mis […]
Best Expat Destinations in 2026: A Guide for Global Citizens
Nine destinations weighed on cost, healthcare, visas and community – with first-hand detail on Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, where we run our teams.
Expat Child Syndrome: Complete Guide for Families in Southeast Asia
Expat child syndrome by age band: what to watch for, why 7 to 15 is the hardest window, and what actually helps – with cases from Manila, Chiang Mai and Saigon.
Philippines Thailand Competition Law: Impact on Foreign Businesses
The PCC and Thailand’s TCCT now share enforcement data and can coordinate investigations. What that means if your company operates in both markets.