How To Apply For A Visa In The Philippines

The Philippines is a fascinating area to visit, whether as a tourist or as a potential expat looking for work. The country has a wide range of visas available, and which one you need will depend on the purpose of

How To Find A Job In The Philippines

The Philippines are likely to attract the more adventurous expat job seeker and finding work here can be a challenge, although it is not impossible. In order to encourage employers to hire local workers, to combat the country’s 5.2% unemployment

Randy Landis, Calbayog City

Who are you? Randy Landis. Where, when and why did you move abroad? We moved from Tupelo, MS to Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines in 2013. What challenges did you face during the move? Downsizing and liquidation of everything we didn’t

What To Do When You First Arrive In The Philippines

You’ve negotiated visas and vaccinations, packed up your home and belongings, and said goodbye to your family and friends. However, once you land in the Philippines, there’s a whole new set of essential steps for you to tackle.Health Insurance The

Moving To The Philippines? Get Your Paperwork In Order

Are you dreaming of a retirement lounging on a beautiful beach? Or looking to further your banking career in Manila’s rising skyline? Whatever your reasons for arriving in the Philippines, make sure you get the paperwork right to avoid unnecessary

Bruce Curran

Who are you? Bruce Malcolm Curran, originally from Scotland. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I first moved from the UK in 1987, when I was offered a job in expat financial planning in HK – then governed

An Expat Guide To Healthcare In The Philippines

Medical tourism is gaining prominence with people from around the world. Many people, especially those from the US, UK, Canada and Australia, travel to certain Asian and European countries to undergo long-term treatment or take advantage of an inclusive system

Chris Rice

Who are you? I’m Chris Rice. A non-combat US veteran. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to the Philippines to meet Emafe Rice for the first time.Her maiden name was Emafe Abello. The two of us

The Philippines – Recommended Blogs

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at the Philippines and some of the blogs that might