bechay Forum Posts (10)

In a relationship, Not looking..then what are you doing in this site?

I agree with you and with those who just stay here for the forums. But, if someone writes to you that he's just looking for a flirt, I think it's a different story then. Or probably, fidelity is on its way to extinction

In a relationship, Not looking..then what are you doing in this site?

I asked him the same question..he said he likes flirting can't be satisfied with one

In a relationship, Not looking..then what are you doing in this site?

Someone sent me a mail and when I checked his profile, it says, "in a relationship" and "not looking". I wonder, what is he doing here in CS?

RE: What should I do?

just be yourself..you don't need to impress anybody..it wouldn't be an ideal start anyway. as the saying goes..patience is a virtue..probably you'll meet someone one of these days..

good luck

RE: Anyone had successful experience of getting a Filipina friend into Spain ?

Hi Andy! It seems that your plan is starting to be more concrete and realistic…and I guess it’s going to work out well. Just have faith…

I definitely agree that you have to seek legal advice for your properties and will (thank goodness I don’t have anything to worry about)…but, of course, you also have to think about your new wife…

You know Andy..romantic men do exist out there..and I have met some of them …but…the only thing that they want is to take me straight to their beds…tell me, should I take that as a compliment?

That lovely girl who messaged you here the other night ..you don’t have to worry what’s that gonna be about…maybe she was helpful because helping makes her feel good. Besides, I don’t think there’s anything wrong if she becomes your chat mate, cyber friend and possibly a real friend…Malaga is only more than an hour by plane from where she is….and perhaps meet you and your future wife and get invited to the wedding.

Stay cool and see ya around

RE: Anyone had successful experience of getting a Filipina friend into Spain ?

hi there Andy!

huh i don't know what did i do with the settings..and i don't know what to do perhaps you could tell me how

for now, i'll wish you a Happy New Year and hope that things work out well for you and your friend... i'll comment on your post later....

p.s. i'm new here in CS (less than a month) and i haven't really encountered a romantic man like you.. and i wish to meet one someday...

Thanks and take care Andy...this has really been a pleasure for me

RE: Anyone had successful experience of getting a Filipina friend into Spain ?

It’s me again! I hope you’re not yet tired of reading my post.

First, since she works as a front desk clerk for a visa consultancy firm, I’m pretty sure she can manage with the magic documents.

As I’ve said, I am not familiar with the Spanish Immigration law. If it is more or less similar with the Italian law, then, probably you could act as her sponsor or employer. And if you decide to do it that way, most probably, you will be the one to show your eligibility to sponsor. In case you decide to marry her before her visa expires, I think she will be given an extension of her TV in preparation for the change of status or probably, she could directly apply for a change of visa after the marriage (depending again on Spanish law or since you said that you’re an Englishman, then depending also on your visa). I suppose the important thing is do everything before the expiration of her TV.

I think, it will also be almost same if you marry her in the Philippines. Expect that it will require you a lot of documentation and time.

Yes, marrying her in the Philippines …after meeting her first…is a safe bet. One of the advantages of marrying her there is that you get the chance to meet her family and know her background (though I think it’s not that important but better if you do so).

Neither of you would need a visa in Singapore, Thailand and Hongkong. And I should say that it would be better to have a nice holiday together as an icebreaker.

Sorry, I wasn’t trying to imply something. I’m sure you’re not a fool and wise enough to know what you’re doing. And it’s nice to know that there are really romantic men out there.

Good luck Andy and if you need some information (if you find this helpful)…please feel free to ask and I would be happy to help.

RE: Anyone had successful experience of getting a Filipina friend into Spain ?

Hi Andy! I’m glad that you found my post helpful.

Since you said that getting a 90 days TV for her is not a problem, then, yes, the only thing that she should do is renew her passport. Because as far as I know, just the process of visa application takes more or less 3 months before the release (again, depending which country she will choose to apply). And any embassy will not issue a visa on passports expiring within 6 months.
NSO stands for National Statistics Office or simply called census. You mentioned that she works for a sort of travel / manpower / recruitment agency (I don’t know which), so most probably she knows how to do some magic with the required documents. Most of the time (almost 99.9%), embassies requires proof of property ownership, income statements, bank account certification (w/c they really check), tax payments and any other things that would assure them that one has sufficient funds to travel, and the properties are to assure them that you will come back (w/c is never an assurance). If one don’t have any property to declare, not enough fund in the bank, etc….there are agencies who could do those for her, of course at a certain fee (she shd be careful though, because as we all know, the vultures are everywhere).

I think the only possibility for her to stay there legally is for you to marry her before her TV expires. I don’t know how it works with the Spanish immigration…maybe if there’s an employer who could apply a working visa for her..that would surely help. And I beg to disagree, but I don’t think that just because the Philippines was a Spanish colony for more than 300 yrs, doesn’t mean that Filipinos get special treatment.

I agree with everyone else that marrying her in the Philippines is much faster and easier.

Well, since you welcome unsolicited advice, why not meet her first in person in other parts of the world where visa is not required…let’s say Thailand, Hongkong or Singapore. Just to see to get to know her physically before jumping into saying “I do”. I understand that you are a romantic person…but you also have to be a little realistic. Because it is your life, your happiness and not just your money that you’re gambling here. Just be patient and wise..that’s all.

p.s. Geeee….you really are hopeless romantic!!!

RE: Anyone had successful experience of getting a Filipina friend into Spain ?

In my opinion, it's better if she try to get her 90 days tourist visa in any Schengen country first, which is quite hard, and you can start from there. Those 90 days, if she'll be able to get it, could serve as getting-to-know each other first, if you haven't met her personally. And you could also ask her to bring in with her necessary documents, just in case things work out well. Documents like her birth certificate and certificate of no marriage (CENOMAR), all authenticated issued by NSO.

Perhaps obtaining a tourist visa directly from the Spanish embassy would be difficult. She could try other countries which are more lenient and avoid Spain and Italy. Once she's in, she could easily move. If she is working and have some money in the banks, and probably invent some property with the help of travel agencies, then she have the possibility to obtain a visa. I would suggest that paying a huge amount just to get her in, be your last option. Because even that is not 100% guaranteed fraud free. I can see that you're willing to gamble and take the risk. But if you have waited long enough for someone to come into your life..a few months of careful planning will not hurt, i guess.

can anybody translate this? lol

'Just received this mail..and it really made me laugh.

"I am a musul man man, and i have an harem with 100 wifes , i am a man who dont lost his time and married. you know, sometimes i feel alone, i dont know if this is good or bad, but i think if i have another wife in my life i would be better and slep happy. I think im realy feminist. All my wife are feminist woman."