Originally Posted by scot47

It is a good idea to maintain a UK address if you can. Could save a lot oif grief in the future. Find an understanding friend or relative.

Originally Posted by mikek1

I use a balikbayan visa, my Filipino wife has a Dutch passport and myself a U.K. Passport.We have never been Questioned about our immigration status on entering the Philippines, and automatically get a one year balikbayan stamp.
My wife is in the process of applying for dual citizenship, when this is achieved I will apply for a 13a visa. I need that visa because I have had some difficulties, such as obtaining a driving license, and certain banking conditions.

Regarding the transferring of pension funds,(when I am eligible) it won't be a problem. We have kept all our U.K. Bank accounts (and credit cards) so I will have my pension paid into the account then when the funds build up transfer them here by XE to get a decent exchange rate.
We kept a buy to let property in the U.K. The property provides us with an income,but just as important it also provides us with a U.K address, so we have any benefits that we might be in titled to........nhs etc.
All our post is redirected to my niece,so new bank and credit cards are then forwarded to us.Certain U.K companies insist on us providing our Philippines address ( private pension, mortgage ) but this is not a problem as the letters arrive safely from the U.K.
I would advise anyone, if possible to retain a 'bolt hole' just in case you need to return to the U.K.We have no intention of returning to the U.K., but due to the internet and Skype we can manage all our U.K affairs easily from the Philippines.

Originally Posted by David Mashael

Hi Mike
Retaining a UK address will not entitle you to NHS services unless you are actually resident in UK. Expats Beware – You Now Have To Pay For NHS Treatment - World of Expats - Expatriate Advice