ROM and dual citizenship

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

Good Morning,

 

Are there any benefits or drawbacks to doing/not doing ROM?  Is obtaining dual citizenship for the Philippine spouse desirable? We are considering moving to the Philippines after my retirement in four years and want to explore our options.  I also want to leave her in the best possible situation when I go the the great VJ in the sky).

 

Thanks,

 

B.

Edited December 4, 2019 by boris64

[Dashinka 24,194]

Not totally familiar with ROM, but if the plan is to move to the PI eventually, I would think it would be desirable.   
 

Good Luck!

[Sarge2155 4,584]

1 hour ago, boris64 said:

Good Morning,

 

Are there any benefits or drawbacks to doing/not doing ROM?  Is obtaining dual citizenship for the Philippine spouse desirable? We are considering moving to the Philippines after my retirement in four years and want to explore our options.  I also want to leave her in the best possible situation when I go the the great VJ in the sky).

 

Thanks,

 

B.

The only drawback to not doing the  ROM is that the Filipina will not  be able to get a Filipino passport in her married  name. If you are moving  there  I would think you would want the ROM done.  It's a painless process took us only 3 weeks. We think similar  Boris.  After the great VJ in the sky dual citizenship  would be most beneficial. You can not get Medicare or some other benefits if you are not a citizen. I'm not sure though but I did read that somewhere.  Do your research.

 

Edited December 4, 2019 by Sarge2155

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

1 hour ago, boris64 said:

Good Morning,

Are there any benefits or drawbacks to doing/not doing ROM?  Is obtaining dual citizenship for the Philippine spouse desirable? We are considering moving to the Philippines after my retirement in four years and want to explore our options.  I also want to leave her in the best possible situation when I go the the great VJ in the sky).

Thanks,

B.

If you plan on retiring in the Philippines then it is a good thing to do. It does give you some benefits with the government that are not offered to regular expats. 

[Sarge2155 4,584]

@boris64

Also dude your marriage will not be recognized insofar as PSA in the Philippines. Plus  air travel she would have to buy her ticket in her maiden name and or carry around the marriage license all the time.

2 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

If you plan on retiring in the Philippines then it is a good thing to do. It does give you some benefits with the government that are not offered to regular expats. 

Correct

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

 

Also dude your marriage will not be recognized insofar as PSA in the Philippines. Plus  air travel she would have to buy her ticket in her maiden name and or carry around the marriage license all the time.

Correct

Are you on the FB forum Visa Approved? You look like a guy on there. 

[Sarge2155 4,584]

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Are you on the FB forum Visa Approved? You look like a guy on there. 

I was going to throw  a joke/saying in there, but I opted not to out of an abundance of caution  lol. No that's not me, not in that group. 😂😂😂😂😂

[Zach2015 211]

Compared to the other paperwork, the ROM is by far the easiest. We just sent ours in last week and we got a text this morning saying it’s in process. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

Just now, Sarge2155 said:

I was going to throw  a joke/saying in there, but I opted not to out of an abundance of caution  lol. No that's not me, not in that group. 😂😂😂😂😂

Lol, trust me I understand and apologize. But it's a good thing you aren't in that group. It's a group primarily for Filipinas to supposedly help with Immigration. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

@Sarge2155 You a former Soldier or Marine?

[Sarge2155 4,584]

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Lol, trust me I understand and apologize. But it's a good thing you aren't in that group. It's a group primarily for Filipinas to supposedly help with Immigration. 

I'm just funning with you Hehehehehe no harm no foul. Just wanted to get a laugh or two, but I thought better of it. It's all good my friend.

[Sarge2155 4,584]

3 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

@Sarge2155 You a former Soldier or Marine?

Retired Master Sergeant (Army), I've been around the block a time or two yes!!! Lol ohhh but I'm not retired from working lol

Edited December 4, 2019 by Sarge2155

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

5 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

I'm just funning with you Hehehehehe no harm no foul. Just wanted to get a laugh or two, but I thought better of it. It's all good my friend.

Trust me I hear it being the only white guy in the office. They like to joust and joke with me about it as you know former soldiers do with issues like that. 

3 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Retired Master Sergeant (Army), I've been around the block a time or two yes!!! Lol

I am sorry...…… I am a former Corporal here (Marine Corps) now working on a Army base around former soldiers and a couple airmen. I am the only Marine in the building so I hear a lot of jokes

Edited December 4, 2019 by Cyberfx1024

[Sarge2155 4,584]

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Trust me I hear it being the only white guy in the office. They like to joust and joke with me about it as you know former soldiers do with issues like that. 

I am sorry...…… I am a former Corporal here (Marine Corps) now working on a Army base around former soldiers and a couple airmen. I am the only Marine in the building so I hear a lot of jokes

I hear ya, we (soldiers) can tell some whoppers! Lol

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

I hear ya, we (soldiers) can tell some whoppers! Lol

It's all in good fun you know.