FIRST 90 DAYS: AMERICAN RETIREMENT ARRIVAL CHECKLIST
PhilippineHaven | October 15, 2026
90 days is a planning horizon, not an entitlement to stay.
Official admission conditions and deadlines always take precedence.

BEFORE DEPARTURE
[ ] Confirm entry conditions and authorized-stay process with official sources
[ ] Review full U.S. advisory and precise itinerary
[ ] Confirm temporary accommodation and cancellation terms
[ ] Establish insurance, prescription continuity and medical arrangements
[ ] Arrange two ways to access funds and bank verification
[ ] Keep sensitive documents securely; do not upload them to a general inquiry

WEEK ONE
[ ] Check admission record and calendar official deadlines
[ ] Establish phone/data service and confirm applicable registration rules
[ ] Test access to funds, conversion fees and backup payment method
[ ] Identify an appropriate medical provider and transport route

FIRST MONTH
[ ] Log ordinary spending separately from holiday/setup purchases
[ ] Compare candidate addresses and repeat daily journeys
[ ] Confirm individual health coverage and payment arrangements
[ ] Verify extension requirements before current permission expires

DAYS 31-60, IF AUTHORIZED
[ ] Compare all-in written rental quotes and lease periods
[ ] Inspect exact unit, access, emergency procedures and landlord authority
[ ] Ask BI about registration/identity-card requirements for your status
[ ] Check U.S. benefits, tax and account obligations through proper channels

DAYS 61-90, IF AUTHORIZED
[ ] Compare actual budget, income, currency stress and accessible reserves
[ ] Record unresolved issues and who can verify them
[ ] Reconfirm quote expiry and contract terms before payment
[ ] Decide: more research / trial rental / departure / separate purchase due diligence
[ ] Keep an emergency return plan

USEFUL SITE PATHS
/retirement-affordability/ - personal calculator scenarios
/davao-scouting-workbook/ - comparable field notes
/retirement-roadmap/ - optional planning inquiry

No bookings, immigration processing, benefit approval or property offers are made.