The Lion City - Singapore. We speak with 29-year-old art director Nikko Pascua, who lives in Singapore under an S Pass or work visa. If you want to work overseas, but still want to be close to the Philippines, then this episode is for you. Episode guide: *00:00 - 03:11 - We introduce Nikko Pascua and his visa category *03:12 - 15:15 - Singapore has different types of work visas - learn which one is right for you. We also discuss work visa requirements, learn which industries are more open to foreign talent, and give tips on how to land a job in Singapore. *15:16 - 30:30 - The melting pot that is Singapore: find out about its diversity and openness to foreign talent. We talk about its standard of living,  passion for food, and similarities with the Philippines. If permanent residency is in your mind, you'll find out a bit about that, too! *30:31 - END - In what ways is the grass greener in Singapore? Links: Nikko Pascua's website | Ministry of Manpower Singapore Instagram @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

The Land of the Rising Sun - Japan. In this episode, we speak with Ram Tan, who has lived in Japan since 2018 under a work visa. If you want to live and work in Japan and eventually become a Japanese citizen, then this episode is for you! Episode guide: *00:00 - 03:00 - We introduce Ram, our Tokyo-based interviewee *03:00 - 09:20 - Find out more about Japan's work visa: its process, requirements, and timelines. We also discuss the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration's (POEA) requirements. *09:20 - 12:00 - Know more about the jobs that are available to non-Japanese speakers, plus the other pathways to live in Japan. *12:00 - 28:30 - Ram talks about the various facets of Japan, including its work and dating culture. Is the overwork culture real? What is 'kokohaku'? What societal pressures do Japanese women and the youth face? Also, how different is the country's standard of living to that of the Philippines'? *28:30 - 34:00 - How hard is it to learn Japanese? Also, how could one apply for citizenship? *34:00 - end - Is the grass greener in Japan? Let's find out! Links: Ram Tan on Instagram @wamtan | Embassy of Japan in the Philippines  Instagram @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

The Land of Rabbits - Spain. This episode delves into Spain's 'autónomo', also known as its self-employed or freelancer visa, as well as the European Union's Schengen visa. If you want to live and work in Spain or anywhere in the EU, this episode is for you!  Episode guide: * 00:00 - 03:30 - We introduce Irene Falco, our Barcelona-based interviewee * 03:30 - 10:30 - We know more about EU's Schengen visa. Is it just a tourist visa, or something more? What documents and how much 'show money' would you need to apply for it? Irene also talks about residing in Netherlands and Italy - the two countries she lived in before moving to Spain. * 10:30 - 20:40 - What is the autónomo visa, and how could you apply for it? What are the country's in-demand jobs which don't need Spanish fluency? Also, find out how you could get on the fast track to citizenship! * 20:40 - 36:15 - What are Spain's culture and people like, and how similar are they to the Philippines'? How difficult is it to navigate its bureaucracy? Irene tells us about how she lives and works in the country despite not being fluent in its language. *36:15 - Finish - Is the grass greener in Spain? Irene also dishes out tips for aspiring freelancers. Links: Irene Falco on Facebook | Where the F Am I Heading? Podcast IG @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

The Land of Smiles - Thailand. Precious Aquino gives us the details on moving to Thailand under a Non-B work visa. What is a Non-B visa, and what documents would you need to secure it? Could you apply for work in Thailand while on a tourist visa? How similar is Bangkok to Manila, both in its culture and in its standard of living? Here's an episode guide: *00:00-13:15 - All about Thailand's Non-Immigrant Visa "B" - requirements, timelines, and tips *13:16-31:05 - We talk about the country's society and culture, and the ways in which it is similar to the Philippines *31:06-34:45 - Is the grass greener in Thailand? We find out. Subscribe to The Greener Side for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! IG @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

The Land Down Under - Australia. In this episode, Steph Jamisola gives us the details about moving to Australia. What is a partnership visa, and does one have to be married to an Australian visa-holder to apply for it? How does one go about applying for an Australian work visa? How does the work culture down under compare to the Philippines'?  Here is an episode guide: *00:00-12:10: All about Australia's partnership visa and work visa - requirements and tips *12:11-33:45: We talk about OZ's culture in both work and play *33:46-37:24: Is the grass greener in Austalia? We find out. Subscribe to The Greener Side for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! IG @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

The Great White North - Canada. Bryan Lacson talks to us about studying in Canada. What’s the difference between a one-year and a two-year student visa? How many hours of part-time work could one do while studying? What does Toronto have that Manila doesn’t? Here's an episode guide: * 00:00-11:15: All about Canada's student visa - requirements, timelines, and tips * 11:15-22:50: We talk about life in Canada. How different is Toronto from Manila, and how is it coping with Covid-19? * 22:50-26:39: Is the grass greener in Canada? Bryan dishes out the details. Subscribe to The Greener Side for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! IG @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

The City of Gold - Dubai.  We talk with guest Yvette Diangson about living and working in Dubai while on a residence visa. What is a residence visa and how could you get one? Could you apply for work while on a tourist visa? Why is Dubai a viable place to work in for Filipinos?  Here's an episode guide:  * 00:00-18:00: All about the residence visa - requirements, timelines, and tips * 18:00-41:20: We talk about life in Dubai. How different is the UAE's culture to the Philippines'? How is its standard of living? * 41:20-58:00: We answer the most important question... is the grass greener in Dubai?   Subscribe to The Greener Side for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! IG @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

Aotearoa New Zealand - it's the country to be in! Join host Kring Lacson as she talks about her experience with moving to the country. How did she get her student visa, what documents did she need, and how long did the whole process take? How different is New Zealand's culture from the Philippines'? Also, is the grass greener on her side of the world?   Subscribe to The Greener Side for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!  IG @thegreenersidepodcast | Facebook The Greener Side Podcast |  Email [email protected] | Support buymeacoffee.com/TheGreenerSide

Do you have plans of moving overseas? The Greener Side is here to help! We talk about visa requirements and cultural adjustments, and answer the million-peso question: is the grass greener in other parts of the world?  Follow us on Instagram @greenersidepodcast, or email us at [email protected]. Hosted by Kring Lacson.