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Dengue Fever in Philippines – Awareness for Australians

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 22, 2018 | Philippines

Dengue Fever is something that all Australians in Australian Filipina relationships should be fully aware of for your own safety when you visit Philippines. Dengue Fever is almost unheard of it Australia, and Aussies are fairly relaxed about mosquitos. The...

Life in Philippines – Jeff’s Ramblings eight years in

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 15, 2018 | Philippines

I think most of you know that we shut the doors on life in QLD and re-settled to life in Philippines in 2010 and became Australian expats. When I look back I realise it was an incredibly bold move, but it was well-planned over a long period and I’ve never been...

Where should you marry? Australia or Philippines?

by Jeff Harvie | Feb 20, 2018 | Australian Visa Applications, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Philippines, Practical Issues

How often are we at Down Under Visa asked this question? It would have to be several times a week. And of course it’s an important issue. You will both be hoping that this is a once in a lifetime occasion, so of course you want it to be special. But there are...

Moving to the Philippines. Can you make it?

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 21, 2017 | Philippines

We get a few of our clients and enquirers who say they want to move to the Philippines, buy a house, start a business, and to start living the easy life. It’s not necessarily a silly idea, but it’s not for everyone. It’s definitely not something you should rush...

Is the Philippines dangerous to visit?

by Jeff Harvie | Sep 13, 2016 | Australian Visa Applications, Philippines

There seems to be a bit of a new phenomena at the moment with people considering the Philippines to be a scary place that should be avoided. Down Under Visa have had a few cases recently of Filipina ladies with Australian sponsors trying to get Australian tourist...

Philippines culture shock on the first visit

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 19, 2016 | Philippines

I remember my first trip to the Philippines in the 1990’s and the special Philippines culture shock that I experienced. I look back now and I’m amazed at my naivety. I had travelled in the East before in the 1980’s and was definitely out of practice, however I should...