Travel to PH: ticket name matches EAD, not passport

[payxibka 10,045]

5 minutes ago, javadown2 said:

 

 I just hear that there can be issues if you can't prove that the babies mother is my wife.

 

Your turning into a closet Filipino by believing things that you have "heard" 

[javadown2 308]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Your turning into a closet Filipino by believing things that you have "heard" 

Haha, It must be my wife rubbing off onto me and listening to hours of TFC and facetime with family!

[javadown2 308]

7 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Do get the BB stamp in yours and your baby's passport upon arrival.     Yes carrying a copy of the marriage certificate when the names on the GC and passport don't match is a good idea.

Simple answer, and a non-issue...thanks for the replies. Do you get it stamped as you come through the Philippines customs?

[Hank_ 9,174]

5 minutes ago, javadown2 said:

Simple answer, and a non-issue...thanks for the replies. Do you get it stamped as you come through the Philippines customs?

As you clear immigration all of you stay in the same lane, request the BB stamp, have a great time.   Customs is after immigration, once you have your luggage.

Edited May 14, 2018 by Hank_

[Talako 785]

47 minutes ago, javadown2 said:

Never mind, I see that you said you had filed the ROM. We want to get my wifes filipino passport changed to her married name but we would have to travel to our nearest consulate in San Francisco I think....we figured she can do it when we go visit...but that may be out of the question as it takes a long time and they take her passport? Anyways, just been wanting to know the answers to the same question about needing to change her passport. We will make sure we bring our marriage license. 

 

So...the best outcome is for my wife to use her name off of her passport? What about when it comes to our baby?

I don't know how far from San Francisco you live, but the consulate has an outreach schedule that might work for you.

 

http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/uploads/Consular/SF/General_Guidelines_COW_2018_V7.pdf

 

The outreach schedule for the second half of the year says "in due course."  So you probably knows what that means...haha 

 

 

[javadown2 308]

40 minutes ago, Talako said:

I don't know how far from San Francisco you live, but the consulate has an outreach schedule that might work for you.

 

http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/uploads/Consular/SF/General_Guidelines_COW_2018_V7.pdf

 

The outreach schedule for the second half of the year says "in due course."  So you probably knows what that means...haha 

 

 

I thought about it, but I wonder how long it takes them to process the passport(and I do know it's not a fast process in the Philippines!)?The closest one to us will be in Seattle in August, don't think that is enough time to get her passport back.

[Hank_ 9,174]

53 minutes ago, javadown2 said:

I thought about it, but I wonder how long it takes them to process the passport(and I do know it's not a fast process in the Philippines!)?The closest one to us will be in Seattle in August, don't think that is enough time to get her passport back.

Figure a solid 8 weeks to get the new passport .. just to play it safe.

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

2 hours ago, javadown2 said:

 

I guess it's not a big deal if you carry all the documents with you (babies birth certificate, marriage license, ((Baby has US passport)). I just hear that there can be issues if you can't prove that the babies mother is my wife. It's a non issue I guess, will just bring all the evidence with us. We will get the baby a Filipino passport as well. 

We have enough time to go ahead and get my wife's passport name change (going in October), so really it was a bad question, lol. 

 

I just thought it shouldn't have been an issue for the OP when they came back to the US, having the marriage license is a good idea to carry. 

 

 

Where did you hear this?????

 

 

I know from first hand experience that you DO NOT need the baby's birth certificate at all. You just need your asawa's marriage license, her passport, and the baby's passport. 

Edited May 15, 2018 by cyberfx1024

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

57 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Figure a solid 8 weeks to get the new passport .. just to play it safe.

8-12 weeks. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

8-12 weeks. 

You made me go look ... holy moly!   The consulate website is now saying 8-12 weeks.      I would say DFA's new computer system is working quite well...     now taking twice as long to complete the process.    I know the fixxers have totally destroyed the appointment system.

 

I stand corrected.    ALLOW 12 WEEKS to get a new passport.    

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You made me go look ... holy moly!   The consulate website is now saying 8-12 weeks.      I would say DFA's new computer system is working quite well...     now taking twice as long to complete the process.    I know the fixxers have totally destroyed the appointment system.

 

I stand corrected.    ALLOW 12 WEEKS to get a new passport.    

Yep they said it would take up to 12 weeks for my wife's passport. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

12 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

Yep they said it would take up to 12 weeks for my wife's passport. 

That sucks.    It took 6 weeks when my wife renewed her passport through the LA consulate a few years back.     Last year while in the Phils it took under 2 weeks ... now even there things are totally backed up.

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, Hank_ said:

That sucks.    It took 6 weeks when my wife renewed her passport through the LA consulate a few years back.     Last year while in the Phils it took under 2 weeks ... now even there things are totally backed up.

I don't know why they would be backed up.  Nobody can get an appointment... 

[Hank_ 9,174]

56 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

That sucks.    It took 6 weeks when my wife renewed her passport through the LA consulate a few years back.     Last year while in the Phils it took under 2 weeks ... now even there things are totally backed up.

Exactly.   You paid how much?  P2600 or P2800 ?

[javadown2 308]

16 hours ago, cyberfx1024 said:

Where did you hear this?????

 

 

I know from first hand experience that you DO NOT need the baby's birth certificate at all. You just need your asawa's marriage license, her passport, and the baby's passport. 

Just some older posts that I came across when searching for info. 

  On 10/13/2010 at 6:11 AM, usa_honey said:

Hi to all,

I just want to have a qusetion regarding my trip to the philippines. I am holding a two year greencard and have a baby with my us citizen husband. I am going back to the philippines tomorrow with my baby and planning to stay there for 3 months.. My question is;

1. Do i need to pay any fees upon arriving at the philippine airport? how much?

No, there should not be any fees paid for you or your baby.

  On 10/13/2010 at 6:11 AM, usa_honey said:

2. Is there any problem with me and my baby staying there for 3 months?

No, there is no problem for you or your baby staying for 3 months. You are a Filipino citizen, who has a green card, and is eligible for Balikbayan privilege. Your baby is an American citizen (possibly Filipino citizen) and is eligible for Balikbayan privilege since s/he is your immediate relative. Balikbayan privilege is extended to the Filipino citizen, as well as his/her spouse and minor children. It is valid for stay in the Philippines up to one year.

What state are you from, btw? Different Philippines consulates have jurisdictions over different states.

  On 10/13/2010 at 6:11 AM, usa_honey said:

3. Any body here experiencing going home like me for the first time?

I'm sure there are many here.

  On 10/13/2010 at 6:11 AM, usa_honey said:

4. My passport is still in single name, do i have a problem because my baby's passport is a us passport.

It should not be a problem having your passport in your maiden name, and having a green card in your married name. Please be sure to bring along a certified copy of your marriage certificate and a copy of your baby's birth certificate. When you will invoke Balikbayan privilege for yourself and your baby at Philippines immigration, you will need both of those documents in addition to your passports.

  On 10/13/2010 at 6:11 AM, usa_honey said:

Please I need some advice! My trip will be tomorrow via Delta airlines. Thanks and God bless you all!

Take care and have a safe trip to the Philippines!

Edited October 13, 2010 by Markieboy

 

 

 

 

 

  On 10/13/2010 at 6:11 AM, usa_honey said:

Hi to all,

I just want to have a qusetion regarding my trip to the philippines. I am holding a two year greencard and have a baby with my us citizen husband. I am going back to the philippines tomorrow with my baby and planning to stay there for 3 months.. My question is;

1. Do i need to pay any fees upon arriving at the philippine airport? how much?

2. Is there any problem with me and my baby staying there for 3 months?

3. Any body here experiencing going home like me for the first time?

4. My passport is still in single name, do i have a problem because my baby's passport is a us passport.

Please I need some advice! My trip will be tomorrow via Delta airlines. Thanks and God bless you all!

 

You can stay in the Philippines for a year without having to go thru immigration/ extension stay since you are still a Filipino Citizen. Not sure about your baby (how old is he/she?). If you have a passport that still shows your maiden name make sure you bring your marriage cert, also bring an affidavit of consent notarized that you husband aggreed/consented your travel with your baby. Also bring your baby's birth cert., they might ask you to present this info on your way back.

Good luck!

 

osted June 14, 2013 (edited)

  On 6/14/2013 at 8:52 PM, Florianns Man said:

Yes, I still have a valid Philippine passport as Filipino Citizen and I can stay longer than 60 days as balikbayan, though I have Green Card to enter US after my vacation so I am not worried entering US.

But my daughter has only US passport. I never report yet her birth as well as our marriage to the Philippine consulate as of this time. I don't know what's the next step I should I tackle. I am not sure as well if she is entitled to extend her stay as my immediate family even though she's not a Filipino Citizen? Well appreciated your information. Do you have a link on this information so I am more guided and have a clearer view.

Thanks a lot.

 

Yes, she was born in the US and has a US passport only.

You and your daughter (and hubby) could stay a year without issue if I remember correctly.

Balikbayan one-year visa-free stay

 

Balikbayans – any overseas Filipino returning to the Philippines, including former Filipinos who have acquired foreign citizenship – can stay in the Philippines without a visa for a period of one year. The balikbayan visa-free stay privilege is extended to the balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, provided they enter the Philippines with the balikbayan.

Former Filipino balikbayans traveling to the Philippines are advised to bring either their old Philippine passport or copy of Philippine birth certificate as proof of their former Philippine citizenship. Accompanying family members of the balikbayan can bring appropriate supporting documents:

• For the spouse: copy of marriage certificate
• For each child: copy of birth certificate
• For adopted children: copy of adoption papers

Philippine Law (R.A. 9174) provides benefits to baikbayans:

• Tax-exempt maximum purchases in the amount of USD 1,500, or the equivalent in Philippine and other currency, at Philippine Government–operated duty free shops
• Exemption from Travel Tax, provided that their stay in the Philippines is one year or less. If their stay in the Philippines exceeds one year, Travel tax will apply to them.

Edited June 14, 2013 by Hank_

 

 

Ok, I think my question is answered...but we will bring the babies Birth Certificate just in case...it's not a big deal. Thanks for the info...will work on getting my wife her updated passport.