Moving to the Philippines? You’re Probably Choosing the WRONG Visa

Moving to the Philippines? Choosing between a tourist visa, 13A spouse visa, SRRV, SRRV Courtesy, or a work visa can get confusing fast — and the “best” option depends on your age, marital status, retirement plans, work situation, and how long you actually want to stay. In this interview, I sit down with Heidi from C&G Consulting to break down which Philippine visa options make sense for different types of foreigners, what people commonly misunderstand, and when a tourist visa may no longer be the smartest long-term choice. We also cover SRRV deposits and fees, 13A vs SRRV, SRRV Courtesy and military eligibility, visa runs, long-term tourist stays, working or starting a business in the Philippines, remote work, police clearances, and several detailed questions submitted by my subscribers. If you’re planning to retire, relocate, marry, work, or stay long-term in the Philippines, this conversation should help you understand what questions to ask before choosing a visa. Want professional help with your own situation? Book a consultation with C&G Consulting here: (https://cgconsulting.ph/withdee) Topics covered: Philippines visa options • SRRV • SRRV Courtesy • 13A spouse visa • tourist visa extensions • retirement in the Philippines • moving to the Philippines • expat visas • Philippine immigration • work visas • long-term stay This is Part 1 of the conversation. Part 2 continues with more visa questions, work and business issues, remote workers, and common immigration myths. #Philippines #MovingToThePhilippines #SRRV #PhilippinesVisa #ExpatPhilippines #RetireInThePhilippines #13AVisa #PhilippineImmigration ☕ Support the Channel If you find this content helpful and want to help keep it going, here are a few ways: 🎙️ Patreon — Join the inner circle. Exclusive content, deeper discussions, and behind-the-scenes access. → patreon.com/c/WithDee 📺 Channel Membership — Become a YouTube member and support directly on the platform. → youtube.com/channel/UCFNCcuk2pvAU0BXwPh3rMjA/join ☕ Buy Me a Coffee — Fuel the next video. Every cup helps. → buymeacoffee.com/withdee 💳 Prefer a direct one-time contribution? This is for you. → wise.com/pay/business/withdee 🎁 Wishlist — See what's on the upgrade list for the channel. → throne.com/withdee → amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T304SN821AO6?ref_=wl_share ――――――――――――――――――― 🌍 Sending money to the Philippines? Use Wise — better rates than banks, no hidden fees. → wi.se/withdee ――――――――――――――――――― 📩 Business/Inquiries: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction to PH visas 1:02 Heidi and CG services 2:32 Expats in the Philippines 5:16 Avoiding common mistakes 6:46 Assessing the right visa 9:27 Work permits and volunteering 11:36 Tourist vs permanent visas 14:41 Understanding the SRRV 17:32 SRRV benefits and comparisons 21:16 Managing SRRV costs and terms 23:35 Property and final advice