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Expat Life in BGC Philippines 🇵🇭 Live Travel Q&A

30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:15:10
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been traveling full-time since 2019 a lot of it I have lived in a ton of different places throughout the world

I just got to BGC about three weeks ago and I'm not going to lie to you it's been one of my favorite places I've ever lived

The Visa here is super easy if you're an expat and you don't qualify for any other type of Visa you can stay in the Philippines on a tourist visa for three years

It's very safe there is security everywhere here security and police force everywhere here and it's just a super super super safe place to live

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a tourist visa for the Philippines which can be extended up to three years
Use Grab taxi for inexpensive transportation in Manila
Consider the SRRV visa if you are over 50 and a retired military member

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is expat life like in BGC Philippines?
QHow easy is it to get a visa for the Philippines?
QIs BGC safe for expats?
QWhat is the cost of living in BGC?
QHow is the internet and infrastructure in BGC?

Topics Covered

Kids Family2½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

BGC Philippines4½ Happy Bacon
Makati3½ Happy Bacon
Singapore3 Happy Bacon
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