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Long term stay in Philippines — visa and costs

Started by PortlandPaul · 19 Mar 2026 · 583 views

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PortlandPaul member
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:37
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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TexasHeat member
#2
19 Mar 2026 at 11:27
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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TexasHeat member
#3
19 Mar 2026 at 22:16
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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WinnipegWayne member
#4
20 Mar 2026 at 07:10
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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KiwiKen member
#5
20 Mar 2026 at 11:47
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OttawaOliver member
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:55
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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EdinburghEd member
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20 Mar 2026 at 22:03
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.

My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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AtlantaAce member
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21 Mar 2026 at 05:04
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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LiverpoolLee member
#9
21 Mar 2026 at 15:43
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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SacramentoSal member
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:37
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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OzzieTravels member
#11
22 Mar 2026 at 00:50
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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PerthPete member
#12
22 Mar 2026 at 09:16
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.

My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.

One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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ScottishSteve member
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22 Mar 2026 at 18:49
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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CanuckTraveller member
#14
22 Mar 2026 at 19:56
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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SacramentoSal member
#15
23 Mar 2026 at 03:21
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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SeattleSam member
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:32
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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BirminghamBaz member
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23 Mar 2026 at 14:52
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DesertRat member
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24 Mar 2026 at 02:30
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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JerseyJim member
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:23
This matches my experience. Philippines is great value for money.
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FKKNovice member
#20
24 Mar 2026 at 11:59
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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