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babypatz
Nov 11th 2008
I'm American--my wife Filipina---we are living in Manila,Philippines at present. We have decided to move to Isla Margarita,Venezuela(we havent been there yet--we can always go somewhere else it its not 4 us.Are there any experts that 'know the ropes' as far as--------------- How to avoid paying 4 round trip tickets(the tourist visa requires a documented exit after your 90 day tourist time is up.) And,----can u apply for permanent residence on the isla,withOUT having to go to Caracas? And--->:) How do u access your American dollars there as u need them(Mine are in American Bank ,and I can wire transfer.. Rick and Mildy
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WarrenF
Nov 17th 2008
Hi

Coming from the US or Philippines you will need to enter on the 90-day tourist visa. The next document you need is a 'Pase de Transeunte' which can only be provided with the signature of two Venezuelan witnesses and a letter from your employer in Venezuela. So you will have to find work before applying for the Pase de Transeunte, which will be valid for one year. From here you can apply for residency or continue to renew your Transeunte year-by-year until you reach the five years necessary for citizenship.

The bad news is that it seems you have to visit the ONIDEX (Oficina de Identificacion y Extranjeros) in Caracas to get the Transeunte, residency and citizenship.

Opening up a local bank account and having funds transferred from American Bank shouldn't be a hassle beyond the normal admin necessary. Best to consult with both banks beforehand.
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lovely
Mar 6th 2009
hi everyone, i am planning to visit switzerland this coming May. Have been in switzerland twice before December 2008. I am currently holding a limited residence UK working visa which is due to expire on October 2009. A Filipino citizen. Please give me a brilliant advise if posibble. Mabuhay!
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Js
Apr 2nd 2009
To babypatz. As a Filipino/Venezuelan living in Margarita and working in Caracas (really). I wouldn't recommend you coming to live in Margarita and or Venezuela for that matter if you haven't been here before. Why of all places in the world did you choose Margarita Island? Good luck anyway.
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Plexel
Apr 24th 2009
Do not go to Margarita. I was there 5 years and all our neighbours got robbed at gunpoint then we did too. It has one of the highest murder rates in the world, there is a killing nearly every day and it's only a small island.
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JACKO
Apr 25th 2009
The comment from Plexel about Margarita being so dangerous is bullshit. Site some referenced, Pixel.
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