US passport holder travel to Philippines

[Butziee 25]

Hello, I have a question regarding length of stay as US citizen married to a former Filipino citizen  now turned US citizen. We are planning to go back Home to Philippines and stay more than 30 days. if within those 30 days we travel to  japan and come back to Philippines, does that reset the 30 days allowed to stay in the Philippines? 

 

Thank you! 

[throwitaway 190]

11 minutes ago, Butziee said:

Hello, I have a question regarding length of stay as US citizen married to a former Filipino citizen  now turned US citizen. We are planning to go back Home to Philippines and stay more than 30 days. if within those 30 days we travel to  japan and come back to Philippines, does that reset the 30 days allowed to stay in the Philippines? 

 

Thank you! 

If I’m not mistaken, you are eligible for the Balikbayan visa at Philippine Port of Entry by virtue of your spouse (unless you are a same sex couple), as such you can stay for one year visa free. 

[Bob in Boston 675]

6 hours ago, throwitaway said:

If I’m not mistaken, you are eligible for the Balikbayan visa at Philippine Port of Entry by virtue of your spouse (unless you are a same sex couple), as such you can stay for one year visa free.

He says she is a former citizen. Have to apply for duel citizenship for Balikbayan visa.I think  a few days in Japan should reset the clock though.

[throwitaway 190]

37 minutes ago, Bob in Boston said:

He says she is a former citizen. Have to apply for duel citizenship for Balikbayan visa.I think  a few days in Japan should reset the clock though.

 

The Philippines’ Balikbayan program allows a one-year visa-free stay for Filipinos working overseas and for former Filipinos who have acquired citizenship in certain countries, like the United States.  

 

The visa-free stay privilege is extended to the balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, on the two conditions that (1) they enter the Philippines with the balikbayan and (2) they are citizens of an eligible country, like the United States. 

 

I am a former citizen of the Philippines and have returned to PI as Balikbayan. 

Edited January 23, 2023 by throwitaway

[Bob in Boston 675]

1 hour ago, throwitaway said:

The Philippines’ Balikbayan program allows a one-year visa-free stay for Filipinos working overseas and for former Filipinos who have acquired citizenship in certain countries, like the United States.  

 

The visa-free stay privilege is extended to the balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, on the two conditions that (1) they enter the Philippines with the balikbayan and (2) they are citizens of an eligible country, like the United States. 

 

I am a former citizen of the Philippines and have returned to PI as Balikbayan. 

I stand corrected, good to know. I was informed by my wifes cousin that we needed to have dual citizenship. Will have to inform her also. Thanks

[IWander 589]

I have been here since October on Balikbayan privilege.  You must enter at the SAME time to avail yourself to the spousal Balikbayan privilege.  If you enter alone you will receive 29 days.

[hunny&me 274]

23 hours ago, Butziee said:

Hello, I have a question regarding length of stay as US citizen married to a former Filipino citizen  now turned US citizen. We are planning to go back Home to Philippines and stay more than 30 days. if within those 30 days we travel to  japan and come back to Philippines, does that reset the 30 days allowed to stay in the Philippines? 

 

Thank you! 

Yes it resets.