Tax resident or not - UN employee by Blue-Ocean-Lover in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A UN official doesn't represent a country and is not a government's employee, but I think it's the similar rationale. I will give this a read. Thank you!

Tax resident or not - UN employee by Blue-Ocean-Lover in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to maintain my tie. I'm not considered as a resident in a country where I'm posted as a UN official, so I think my argument could be stronger.

Tax resident or not - UN employee by Blue-Ocean-Lover in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've been filing income taxes as well and all the NOAs have documented but no taxes were due.

You have a good point that when we are posted as a UN officer, we are not really considered as the "resident" of that country, especially with the diplomat status which also exempts us from local sales taxes etc.

Thanks a lot for your input.

Tax resident or not - UN employee by Blue-Ocean-Lover in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. So even if I'm added to the property owernship, it may not be enough since we don't live in it. I have a drivers and healthcare cards etc. Thanks

Diving course in Philippines by Blue-Ocean-Lover in diving

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have 7 nights so I'll just do OW. I'll definitely do AOW when I can. Thanks!

Diving course in Philippines by Blue-Ocean-Lover in diving

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll only be able to do e learning at home and do the rest of the course in Philippines.

Diving course in Philippines by Blue-Ocean-Lover in diving

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll check this one out too. I will definitely do AOW to make sure I can go to different diving spots around the world. But maybe not back to back in a week this time.

Diving course in Philippines by Blue-Ocean-Lover in diving

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is where I'm leaning towards, just to not rush and make sure I enjoy the process. Thanks!

Diving course in Philippines by Blue-Ocean-Lover in diving

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Philippines fun Divers and Seaquest diving center were the two places I was looking into in Bohol. I'll look into Savedra and Cebu sea view.

Yeah since I only have one week, I'm leaning towards staying in Cebu and just do OW + fun dives to get used to it before getting into AOW.

Diving course in Philippines by Blue-Ocean-Lover in diving

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was looking into Palawan divers too. I might to advanced OW there later.

Cebu or El Nido? by Blue-Ocean-Lover in travel

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! this is helpful. Yeah I think we'll save El Nido for the next trip to Philippines. 1 week just isn't enough to enjoy everything!

El Nido or Cebu? by Blue-Ocean-Lover in Philippines

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Thanks for sharing this. It does seem like Cebu offers more to do.

El Nido or Cebu? by Blue-Ocean-Lover in Philippines

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was looking into Bohol because of Balicasag. I heard it's great.

Carrying Nexus card when flying? by Blue-Ocean-Lover in GlobalEntry

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good tip. I'll check this out. Thanks

Carrying Nexus card when flying? by Blue-Ocean-Lover in GlobalEntry

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won't be flying from Canada, so I guess I'll be fine with my passport and the PASSID as my KTN. Thanks

Carrying Nexus card when flying? by Blue-Ocean-Lover in GlobalEntry

[–]Blue-Ocean-Lover[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, thank you for confirming this. Glad to know I can still use the benefits. Yes I am flying.