Comments on: Philippine Tourist VISA

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:45:18 +0000

Hi Marvin,
Still looking, but may have come across a great find. Another immigration office in Makati with no lines. I’ll update the article soon.

By: marvin

marvin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:15:47 +0000

Hi Scott,

Great article. Any news on a “replacement” agency for B Quinn?

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:21:54 +0000

B. Quinn is no more as they moved to the UK. I’m doing some research at the moment to find other good places for visas in Manila.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:45:18 +0000

Hi Paul,
I guess we have all had our different experiences with immigration here. I did mention that if you give something to the immigration officers it makes things go quicker.

Also, if you look like a clueless foreigner then you are more likely to get ripped off. That’s why I also commented on how stressful the whole process of going to the immigration office is. I also stated that the smart and simple way to go about it is to get an immigration consultancy (such as the one I suggested) to do the work for you.

I don’t understand where you are seeing bias in my article. I also do not think that I was untruthful in any way. Paying US dollars for a Philippine visa? How dumb is that! Perhaps in future if you ever travel to the Philippines you can follow what I’ve said to do in my article and save a lot of time, stress and money.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:12:57 +0000

Out of all the immigrations I either went into or wrote letters to, I have only found one officer and one cashier, only one, who was nice, open to explaining matters and so forth. In most of the other offices they either closed too early, on purpose, never took the time to explain things and never ever once has someone I know received a confirmation letter, on their letters being received, of matters or questions they had of their bad experience. Oh, and another thing, I had an experience with my very first officer, when i visited this country for my first time many years back, I was asked for US dollars instead of pesos or he out right refused to stamp my passport for those extra three days i needed which is naturally the stamp we all receive after we stay for the 21 days…who is being bias now. This site is not sharing the truth i believe. Even the negative side of things needs to get out there so other foreigners can be aware on what to legally do and how to avoid bribery and so forth as most of the foreigners here have experienced…you can even ask the filipinos themselves who will call their own government corrupt. The Anti Red Tape needs to be taken seriously and our officers need to be held accountable.

By: bquinn

bquinn — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:51:20 +0000

Hi! Mr. Stritzinger

I’m from the b.quinn company..Thank you for considering us..
We will give you our contact no. and e-mail add so that we can talk
all about the information you want to know about visa.

e-mail add – b.quinnimmigrationconsultancy@ymail.com
09162052279 Julie de Guzman/Visa Consultant
09083897523 Bernadette Quinn/ Owner

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:06:38 +0000

Just as an update. As of September 25 2009. B. Quinn Immigration Consultancy will be closing their Makati branch and working out of Cavite. However, they will still do Passport pick-ups and all other services. Just contact them and they can arrange to meet you.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:01:41 +0000

Hi Carl,

B. Quinn are really good so just give them a call or send them an email and they’ll be able to give you all the info you need.

By: Carl Stritzinger

Carl Stritzinger — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:38:23 +0000

Thank you for the information regarding the visa requirements. I lived in Cebu about 10 years ago and traveled throughout the southern islands. I am now in Thailand and just about ready to leave; Thai immigration changes as often as the wind with their requiements and impossible schedules.

Hopefully your information is still up to date and i certainly will be contacting Quinn for their assistance. I should be there around mid October.

Thanks again,

Carl