owning land in the Philippines?

[NeJammer]

Originally Posted by Gene and Viol

If married to a Filipina you can become a permanent resident. Initial cost is between P30,000 and P35,000. Then you don't have to leave the country at all and the yearly fee is just under $10.00 US dollars. Makes better sense than giving up citizenship in your home country. Less hassle and no risks.


Gene

The matter to consider is not whether you can stay or not. It is whether you can keep and own the land you invested with your spouse. For sentimental or other reasons,some people may not want to relinquish ownership. This is a personal decision. One needs to consider whether becoming a Philippine citizen is worth keeping the land one invested in or not. I can't tell any individual what is best for them, but based on my own logic I can make a recommendation. Or one may consider whether they may want to expand their real estate holdings to start a business. As a foreigner these options are severely limited.

[NeJammer]

Originally Posted by Gene and Viol

That really is a good question and one I don't have an answer for. Purely speculating I would assume the US government would automatically be involved because of the application that would be filed with the Philippine government. Don't know for sure but sounds logical.
I had thought about doing that at the onset but then found no useful reason for doing so.

Could you perhaps quote me a source for your suspicion. I searched, but could not find anything saying the U.S. government would become involved at all.

[Gene and Viol]

Originally Posted by NeJammer

Could you perhaps quote me a source for your suspicion. I searched, but could not find anything saying the U.S. government would become involved at all.

There is not a source that I can accurately quote. If you are in the Philippines a visit with US councilor services at the embassy would be in order. If still in the states then would suggest visiting with the US Department of state. Either place should be able to give an answer to questions of this nature as it would be wrong of me to speculate further without solid information.


Gene

[Gene and Viol]

Originally Posted by Gene and Viol

There is not a source that I can accurately quote. If you are in the Philippines a visit with US councilor services at the embassy would be in order. If still in the states then would suggest visiting with the US Department of state. Either place should be able to give an answer to questions of this nature as it would be wrong of me to speculate further without solid information.


Gene

This thread was started on the topic of owning land here in the Philippines so need to keep it on topic--.

For changing citizenship, please feel free to start a new thread.


Gene