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Philippines passports have been gradually moving forward and going fully electronic, and from 31 October 2015 they will no longer accept the old passports at the airports.

You know what we at Down Under Visa like most of all about offshore visa applications, ie. Australian visa applications lodged here in Manila? No deadlines! No expiry dates.

Are Filipinos prudish about sex? No….no….definitely not! Far from it! Grubby humour is very popular, and it crosses age barriers.

Sex in the Philippines Regardless of what your religious persuasion is, or your view of the Catholic Church, the Philippines still values marriage and values virginity……however it is NOT a country...

Alcohol I mentioned in the last article how accepted drinking is for men in the Philippines, and how Filipina ladies generally don’t have a problem with a man relaxing and being himself.

I realised years ago during my first trips to the Philippines as a single Aussie man back in the 90’s that the Philippines is a paradise for men.

We’re past the rush of the June, thank goodness. Massive number of partner visas lodged in Manila, and some very long days for us.

If you are an Australian and have a relationship with a girl from the Philippines, the issue of money will come up somewhere along the way.

A common question received by Down Under Visa. It’s also common for applicants to worry about things going missing, and yes we do understand this concern.

Identity issues come up all the time with Australian visa applications, and we at Down Under Visa need to deal with these issues in a way that will help you in the long term.