cookie47 2,025 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Go to Seaside.I got a different result from Jmall.I'm on a different Visa, (Balakbayan).Jmall told me @3 months nahhh no chance got to have 12 months remaining on your visa. Gave up, no car no need so didn't stress. Seaside shopping @7 months, Happened to be passing the LTO, Mrs said go in and ask ahh OK. ,,, yeh no PROBLEM.WTF. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Soupeod 7,412 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 5 hours ago, cookie47 said: Go to Seaside. I got a different result from Jmall. I'm on a different Visa, (Balakbayan). Jmall told me @3 months nahhh no chance got to have 12 months remaining on your visa. Gave up, no car no need so didn't stress. Seaside shopping @7 months, Happened to be passing the LTO, Mrs said go in and ask ahh OK. ,,, yeh no PROBLEM. WTF. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk It seems to depend on what office and who you talk to no matter what you seek 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cookie47 2,025 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Go to Seaside.I got a different result from Jmall.I'm on a different Visa, (Balakbayan).Jmall told me @3 months nahhh no chance got to have 12 months remaining on your visa. Gave up, no car no need so didn't stress. Seaside shopping @7 months, Happened to be passing the LTO, Mrs said go in and ask ahh OK. ,,, yeh no PROBLEM.WTF. Sent from my MI MAX using TapatalkThere's a funny side story to this. After form filling I was told to present at medical center next door. Medical was straight forward but could not pee.Tried really hard but no, and was told "must" fill the container.. Anyway they close for lunch so the nurse said no problem just come back.. So 3 coffees, three liters of water, two bottles of Coconut juice we returned. I felt better because also there was a Filipino guy in his 30s that had the same problem.Anyway ANOTHER hour and all done. Back to LTO. All completed in about 45min.Total time 5 hours but most of the delay was my fault.... And the licence is nice looking plastic.. I've used it once for ID only. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator +Dafey 15,226 Posted May 25, 2019 Administrator Share Posted May 25, 2019 3 hours ago, cookie47 said: Tried really hard but no, and was told "must" fill the container I have a hard time too when someone is watching! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 23,709 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, cookie47 said: Tried really hard but no, and was told "must" fill the container.. I felt like going when I went in but it took a while to start. Then stopped about half. Another 10 minutes and I was maybe 3/4. Thought about spitting in it a few times but figured I'd end up in jail. So finally got to 7/8 and gave her that and she was ok with it. I was afraid I'd have to come back and start over. Never a problem at the VA, fill it up and leftover. Edited May 25, 2019 by SkyMan 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cookie47 2,025 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) 34 minutes ago, SkyMan said: I felt like going when I went in but it took a while to start. Then stopped about half. Another 10 minutes and I was maybe 3/4. Thought about spitting in it a few times but figured I'd end up in jail. So finally got to 7/8 and gave her that and she was ok with it. I was afraid I'd have to come back and start over. Never a problem at the VA, fill it up and leftover. Yes, had I known I was having a test I probably would have planned it a bit better and "maybe" drank a little more before arriving. But as Dafey said, an open door with staff milling around, other candidates in and out of the doctors room is not conducive to "performing".. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk Edited May 25, 2019 by cookie47 Spelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Woolf 8,550 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) It is only in region 7 that they do the pee test, ya last time I had problems as also Edited May 25, 2019 by Woolf 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KID 9,679 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 lol-----maybe they should start a night shift to address they pee issues 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyzr1 30 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 12 hours ago, cookie47 said: Go to Seaside. I got a different result from Jmall. I'm on a different Visa, (Balakbayan). Jmall told me @3 months nahhh no chance got to have 12 months remaining on your visa. Gave up, no car no need so didn't stress. Seaside shopping @7 months, Happened to be passing the LTO, Mrs said go in and ask ahh OK. ,,, yeh no PROBLEM. WTF. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk What kind of visa were you on? And how much time left on current visa? Also, if it was initial Driver’s License, how long ago did you get apply for your license? Link to post Share on other sites
cookie47 2,025 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 What kind of visa were you on? And how much time left on current visa? Also, if it was initial Driver’s License, how long ago did you get apply for your license?Visa has always been Balakbayan.Arrived June 2018.Attempted to convert in September.Denied..Jmall. Didn't worry too much as in reality had no budget for a vehicle... Well not the one that I wanted. And didn't want to buy a junker.. Just by chance tried again in Seaside January 2019Successfull.. This was totally unexpected... Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
cookie47 2,025 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Further to your question.It was my first attempt to obtain a Philippine license.I have been coming since 1984 (first wife from Negros,, (deceased),, but as the family always had a van and previous trips were always classified as a Vacation I saw no reason in acquiring a license. It just didn't seem necessary. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyzr1 30 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, cookie47 said: Further to your question. It was my first attempt to obtain a Philippine license. I have been coming since 1984 (first wife from Negros,, (deceased),, but as the family always had a van and previous trips were always classified as a Vacation I saw no reason in acquiring a license. It just didn't seem necessary. Sent from my MI MAX using Tapatalk Wow, it sounds like you’ve had some life and experience here. I’m hoping somehow, I will get lucky and they will approve a license. I did not get lucky on being able to open a bank account here yet. I’ve been turned down twice, so I put one in my girlfriend’s name. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SomeRandomGuy 6,596 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Damn I am so glad I got my licence a few years ago. Sounds like a pain these days. Link to post Share on other sites
T.S. 783 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 3:57 PM, Jawny said: http://www.lto.gov.ph/license-permit-issuance/284-non-professional-driver-s-license.html From the link........."In addition, for foreigners, the applicant must have been in the Philippines for at least one (1) month with proof that he/she will stay in the country for at least one (1) year from date of application." Exactly the kind of wording that leaves room for interpretation. That is, what constitutes "proof"? Below that under "Requirements" the wording changes to "In addition, for foreigners, original and photocopy of passport with entry of at least one (1) month and visa duration of at least one (1) year from date of application" Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy 1,434 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 So, quite tricky to satisfy the precise requirements, but I bet the 90 day grace period for driving on a foreign license is still enshrined in the law!😄 Link to post Share on other sites
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