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General Tips for Dating Filipinas and Visiting the Philippines

There are several reasons a guy may choose to visit here in the Philippines. One of the most common reasons is men who have used Filipina dating sites want to come to the country and meet the women they’ve been chatting with in person. I’d like to offer some practical suggestions for those who are interested in visiting, especially with the purpose of finding love.

Visa Issues

Getting a temporary visa into this country is no problem at all. You can just ask for a 21-29 day tourist visa while you are going through immigration. These are given to most travelers with no questions asked, so it is very easy.

But be sure to make arrangements if you decide to stay beyond three weeks. I’d highly recommend you work with an immigration agent because they can usually go to immigration for you and spare you some wasted time standing in long lines at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (the one in Manila is quite chaotic). Some of the other regional offices are a little less hectic, but consulting with an agent is a good investment if you plan to stay a while.

Safety Issues

Some perceive the Philippines as a dangerous place to visit, but thousands of tourists and expats would disagree. There is no such thing as a completely safe place to visit, especially in Southeast Asia. But you can keep yourself safe as long as you follow some basic rules of common sense.

The greatest danger is some kind of petty theft, like someone trying to pick your pocket or steal something out of your bag. This is much more common that in other parts of the world. Foreigners are often targeted for this because they presumably have money. Always carry your wallet in your front pocket and always keep an eye on your belongings. Be careful about walking around with something valuable in your backpack—some thieves are experts at unzipping them without the pedestrian even being aware of it.

Major cities are generally safe as far as being free from any kind of terrorism. There’s always a chance you can get in a car accident, but that’s probably the most significant danger you’ll encounter. Robberies can be very common, so avoid going to unfamiliar places alone late at night (basic common sense).

There are some beautiful places to visit if you decide to visit the Philippines. The cities are usually crowded and polluted, but the scenery you can find outside the cities is truly breathtaking.

Fiancée and Spousal Visas

Lets say you meet a beautiful Filipina, fall in love, and decide you want to marry her. You have two options as far as bringing her back to your country: a spousal visa or a fiancée visa. The fiancée visa is much faster if you are trying to move her to the USA (it usually takes about six months). I would advise you to marry her in the States if you want her to be with you there as soon as possible. The spousal visa takes longer (usually almost a year), but she will be further along the immigration process once she arrives.

This is just a general overview in case you are thinking corresponding with or dating Filipina women.

Here's a nice video about Filipina Dating.

You may be interested in learning more about Filipina Brides and finding love in Asia.

I'm using the term "Filipina" because that is the common term people in the Philippines use to describe women ("Filipino" would be used for men or for describing something that does not necessarily have a gender, such as "Filipino food").

Anyway, I've met several American and Western men who have girlfriends, fiancees, or wives from here in the Philippines.  Their smiles never lie!  They are truly happy to experience the love and affection they never received from women in their own countries.

There are several reasons you may want to consider looking for love in the Philippines.

The women from this tropical country are beautiful, feminine, and often more traditional than ladies from America or Europe.  Some may consider Western women too masculine or liberated, as if they are trying to compete with men instead of looking to them as partners and providers.  Filipinas do have a gentle nature and have more traditional values.

Another thing to consider is the fact that most women in the Philippines are open to marrying a man who is a little older.  This isn't to say that that Filipinas seek out older men, but they tend to appreciate the things that come with age (wisdom, maturity, financial stability, etc).  They are willing to date or marry a man who is ten or even twenty years older or more.  This is often rare in Western countries with the exception of wealthy celebrities.

I think many men are simply attracted to the way women here look.  They are naturally petite and have naturally tanned skin.  They often hide their age very well, and it isn't unusually to meet ladies that look ten or twenty years younger than their actual age.  Add dark hair and eyes, and you have what many would be to consider an exotic type of beauty that you just don't see everyday in other parts of the world.

What is the first step to marrying someone from the Philippines?  For many it is signing up for some kind of Asian dating website.  This can be a good first step as long as you are patient and learn how to identify and avoid scammers.  Unfortunately there are some people who look to these kinds of websites as opportunities to con Western men out of money.  You do have to be careful, but if you use good common sense you can meet Asian women who are serious about finding love with a man from America, Europe, or Australia.

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