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How to apply for an Australian visa – Just Wandering

How to apply for an Australian visa

[UPDATE October 13, 2015] Here’s a guide on how you can easily, quickly, and cheaply apply for an Australian tourist visa online

[Update: September 15, 2014] Philippine passport holders can now apply for an Australian tourist visa online through the IMMI website. Application fee must be paid via credit card. You can still apply in person through VFS.

[UPDATE May 19, 2013: I have an updated Australian tourist visa application guide.

I am not a visa officer, nor am I migration agent. I am in no way affiliated with the Australian Embassy Manila nor with the Australian government. This post comes from my experience with preparing and submitting visa applications for family members and for myself. Also note that this entry pertains to my experience in applying for an Australian tourist visa in October 2006. The Australian immigration update their forms every 3 months. I will try to answer your questions the best way that I can, but bear in mind that a lot has changed since 2006. If you ask a question I’ve already answered in the post, I will ignore you.

One of the questions people ask me when I tell them I’ve been to Australia is if it’s easy to get a tourist visa. Almost everybody in Manila have heard of stories of how hard it is to obtain a US tourist visa: compiling documents like birth certificate, bank statements, even land titles O_O, paying a high application fee, waiting in line for hours for an interview. Is it as hard to get a tourist visa for Australia as it is for the US?

Actually, it’s not whether it’s harder on not, but it really boils down to how complete your documents are. I believe all embassies would be very meticulous about all the applications they receive, and it is really important to send them all the required documents.

Be it the Australian embassy, the US embassy or the Chinese embassy, they all want to know the same thing: that you are who you say you are, that you have the means to fund your trip in their country, and that you will be returning to your home country.

Proof of identity
This of course, is your passport and your birth certificate.

Proof of sufficient funds
Bank statements, credit card documents stating your credit limit, payslip

Proof that you’re not going to be an illegal immigrant
Certificate of employment if you’re already working or certificate of enrollment if you’re still studying

If you’re thinking of visiting Australia anytime soon, head on to the Australian Immigration website to learn more about the Australian tourist visa, as well as download the necessary forms. Here are some helpful links to get you started:
Tourist Visa (Subclass 676)
Tourist Visa Charges
Visa application checklist (PDF file)
Application form 48R (PDF file)

[UPDATE April 5, 2013] Please note that as of March 23, 2013, the visa subclass for Australian tourist visa is subclass 600 and the application form is now form 1419.

Coming up next: How I went about applying for my Australian tourist visa



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  1. rose :) Avatar
    rose ๐Ÿ™‚

    hello raine, about sa form888 statuarydeclaration, print out ka sis 2 then ipafill up mo sa like kaibigan mo o family member mo like mama mo,o kapatid proof na alam nila ung relatinship niyo sa fiancee mo.. tapos hingi ka s akanila birthcirticate sis,ung nag fill up sa form 888 then ipa certify mo sa public attorney sis free lang walang bayad, then pasport mo din p;ala photocpy mo then, any id na merun ka! photocopy mo then pacertify mo.. sa fiancee mo din sabihin mo sa kanya print ciya dalawa form 888 at same thing din ang mag fil up, like kaibigan niyo sa oz o family sa fiancee mo tapos, hingi ciya birth cirtificate nila, puedi din pasport, nila.. tapos pa sign jp sa fiancee mo all his docs.. nbi sis purpose travel abroad.. sis

    1. Raine Avatar
      Raine

      Hi rose ah so u mean may form pala un at 888 ang tawag sa form, may link kba ng form 888 sis? Lagi ko chinecheck ang conversation ntin bka kako nag reply kna hahah.. Thank you sa mga info laking tulong promise.. And may isa p akong tanong sis, how much ung fee sa PMV, dba sa TV 5k plus, magkano naman fee ntin ngaun kpag PMV na?

    2. rose:) Avatar
      rose:)

      Raine ito pala link sa form 888

      http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/888.pdf

      print mo nlang sis, ung pmv fee na nabayad sa f ko lastyear sis, aus 2,680 sis, sa atin sa pinas it cost 120thousand psos sa atin sis.. ngayon sabi nang friend ko kakalodge lang niya last month her f paid sa oz, 3085 aus dollar, i think arouond 130k pesos na sa atin sis, kasi nag increase ung fee last sept. 2013…

    3. aries28 Avatar
      aries28

      hi rose magandang po, meron ka na bng na encounter never meet sila pero granted tv nya? never meet pa kasi kmi sa oz na kami mg meet my documents na ako galing sa knya .

      sana ma replyan mko rose thanks

      aries

  2. bakz1981 Avatar
    bakz1981

    Hello everyone…napainformative po ng Page na to..Ask ko lang po kasi may bf ako na Aussie..ano po bang easiest way para makapunta dun..papuntahin ko ba sya dito sa Pinas at dito magpakasal, may anak po ako at pede nyang iadopt dito..then ipetition nya kmi sa Australia..sana po mabigyan ng kasagutan ang aking tanong..maraming salamat po.

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose ๐Ÿ™‚

      hello bakz1981 tv sis, but 1st papuntahin mo ciya dto sa pinas para f mag aply kayo tv, mabilis maaprove, fiancee visa din sis pero kailgan nag meet na kayo at marami kayong evidence sa relatinship niyo at puedi mo din isana sa application mo ang anak mo..sis

      1. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Hi sis pa help naman. Kami ni bf nagmeet na and nakapunta na sya dito. Gusto nya pumunta ako dun kahit tourist visa muna, 4 days lang naman. Kasi may work din ako dito pero sya naman mag sponsor. Worry namin un bank
        Account, magkano un substantial amount para maapprove sis? Really need your help. Thank you!

      2. rose :) Avatar
        rose ๐Ÿ™‚

        Rache dw sis im sure grant ka niyan espcially 4 days lang ung stay mo kasi may reason ka babalikann kasi may work, ka humingi ka nang coe leave mo sa trabaho sis yan submit mo sa tv mo.. din invitation letter mo din promise ka na uuwi ka talaga, kasi dahil sa trbaho mo.. sulitin mo nlang sis gawin mong 1 month.. granted ka niyan for sure kasi may sponsor ka pluz bf mo at nagkita na kayo in person submit ka nang photos niyo together.. u dnt need bank account sis.. sa bf mo nlang ipakita.. ung sa fiancee ko udati ung laman sa bank account niya 3k aus dollar granted nman 3 days grant agad.. ako wla ako nisubmit bank account sis kasi wala ako pera… tignan mo ung sinubit ni catraig sis.. ni mention niya dito laha ng requrements na sinubmit niya..

  3. trish Avatar
    trish

    Hi sis, I am applying for a tourist visa. okay lang po ba na 1 month lng ung nilagay ko sa itinerary ko when submitting my dox..pero pag nagrant ng 3-month visa ok lng po ba un na gawin kong 3 months ung ticket. Thanks in advance.

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose ๐Ÿ™‚

      yes sis pueding2x puedi ganyan ang ginawa ko nong 1st aply ko sis ., nag pa book ako agad kahit la pa ako visa 1 month ung nilagay ko pero stil grant ako 3 months.. tapos don sa ticket ko dati na ni book ko dec 6 until jan 4, 2013 pero pina rebook ko ung ticket ko sis ginawa ko march 4, kasi sa march 6 kasi ma expired ung visa ko.. at 20 dollar lang ung bayad pa rebook sis..kaya pueding puedi sis .. gdluck sa atin

      1. rose :) Avatar
        rose ๐Ÿ™‚

        trish yes sis pueding2x puedi ganyan ang ginawa ko nong 1st aply ko sis ., nag pa book ako agad kahit la pa ako visa 1 month ung nilagay ko pero stil grant ako 3 months.. tapos don sa ticket ko dati na ni book ko dec 6 until jan 4, 2013 pero pina rebook ko ung ticket ko sis ginawa ko march 4, kasi sa march 6 kasi ma expired ung visa ko.. at 20 dollar lang ung bayad pa rebook sis..kaya pueding puedi sis .. gdluck sa atin

      2. trish Avatar
        trish

        thank you sis rose…plan ko kac punta ng april san ka po ba sa OZ?…pwd rin ba wala muna itinerary?

      3. Rose Avatar
        Rose

        Trish no worries yes sis puedi din wala ka po itinary, like 2nd apply ko. Gdluck sis sa adelaide pla aq sis ikaw?

      4. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Hi sis! Thank you super helpful ka. When first mo to apply for tv?

  4. rose :) Avatar
    rose ๐Ÿ™‚

    Rache last 2012 ung una kong apply sa tv 2nd time is 2013, ngayon im waiting for my pmv sis..

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose ๐Ÿ™‚

      hi em saan ka sa adelaide sis?.. i’ll be heading adelaide as well puhon waiting for my pmv..

    2. Kc Avatar
      Kc

      Sis rose ano yang pmv

  5. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    hello em, I got multiple entry Visa, I am waiting for my passport, so yung sayo nag print ka na lang ng new visa details from vevo? kc pagdating ng passport ko i submit ko kaagad kc si F he wants me to fly very soon. so ilang days bago sya na update em? 3 days lang ba? or nag send sila ng email na update na visa or we just check vevo? thank you . thats good your in Aussie now, too hot daw ngyn sabi f in last few days above 40 degrees…

    1. Em Avatar
      Em

      margie, nung na receive ko ung new passport ko kinabukasan nag submit na ako ng form 929 para maupdate ung passport details ko. sabi nila after 2 to 3 days maaapdate ung passport and you can can check it in VEVO however I checked mine in VEVO many times but it didnt appear in the VEVO site. So I went back to the embassy February 3 to check and the officer said its not successfully updated yet so I got worried because my flight will be the next day February 4 and I told him what will happen since my flight will be the next day then he said it is fine just bring your new and old passport and bring the VISA Grant Notice that you received though it’s not yet in VEVO.. So if ever man na hindi mo din makita ung sayo sa VEVO at hindi mo maprint you need to go back to the embassy to follow up because yung saken hindi nila naupdate kaagad..during your flight sched..if feeling mo alanganin ka pa kung successfully updated, bring your NEW and OLD passport and your VIsa Grant notice with you during the travel..so ilang months nakuha mong multiple Entry VIsa? ako kase 3 Months multiple Entry visa..

      1. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        Hi em thanks for the info, yes I will do that but since im in mindanao, i will call via centre so air21 will pick up my form 929 then i have to wait, and maybe on day of my flights if still cant access on vevo I might go to the emb office in manila kc gabi pa naman ang flight ko sa PAL, so line ups ba pag magpunta tayo sa emb em? thanks ha gusto ni f kc i have to be there sooner . 3 months lang din ang multiple entry ko valid for 1 yr.. keep in touch here, take care.

      2. Em Avatar
        Em

        Margie mas maganda kung pupunta ka dun ng maaga kase pag pumupunta ako dun nag sstart ng dumami ang tao from 10 am onwards and you have to wait for your number to be called kahit sa information ka lang. From Monday to Friday. Saturday Half day lang..hindi naman pila may mga upuan however; pag dumadami ang tao hindi ka na makakaupo at maliit lang kase ang office nila..SA Chinoroses ang Via Center..

    2. Em Avatar
      Em

      it’s 35 degrees today in adelaide but last its 17 degrees..

      1. rose :) Avatar
        rose ๐Ÿ™‚

        hi em saan ka sa adelaide sis?.. iโ€™ll be heading adelaide as well puhon waiting for my pmv..

      2. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rose, sa Prospect Avenue ako ngayon nag sstay..Ikaw?

      3. rose Avatar
        rose

        em sa parafield naman ako sis.. see you soon, sa march ungfligh qo. granted na pala pmv ko sis im so happy

  6. Ces Avatar
    Ces

    Hello mga sis, ask ko lng how much ngayon ang tv fee? Kc ill lodge my papers this week instead na tumawag ako sa hotline na napakamahal just to ask how much is the visa fee, ask nlng ako sa inyo. Thanks in advance. God bless us all

    1. Em Avatar
      Em

      Ces..TV is 5,600..

  7. annamarie.pepito Avatar
    annamarie.pepito

    rose happy na ako ngayon, nakadawat naku email from embassy, maka anha na dyud ko diha inyu, rose pwede ba diha nalang ko sa inyu kuha online BC UG CENOMAR

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose ๐Ÿ™‚

      thats good news ann adto niya ta simala puhon2x ha inag abot nimo diria, oo puedo dito na dito ka nlang magrequest nso cenomar mo ann .. btw ann unxa na pan norama ba? hehehe

  8. Ailyn Cua Avatar
    Ailyn Cua

    Hi. Re visa application form, should it be handwritten? or pwede typewritten? thanks.

    1. Margie Avatar
      Margie

      Hi ailyn mine I do fill in and then print,

  9. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    Hello em, thank you, can i have the complete address where you go? so from the airport I will go directly to the Au. emb, thanks em…

    1. Em Avatar
      Em

      Metro Manila
      3rd Floor, Allegro Center 2284 Chino Roces Extension
      Barangay Magallanes Makati City, Metro Manila

      Eto ung VIA Center address sa manila..When you get there, tell them that you already have a visa granted but you just visit for follow up since you updated your passport..

      1. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        Hi em thank you so much for the address, wala naba tayong babayaran doon?have bless day.. take care…

      2. Em Avatar
        Em

        Pag mag tatanong ka lang naman wala ng bayad..

      3. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Sis need pa po ba un nbi for tv?

      4. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache, hindi na kelangan ung NBI pero nung nag apply ako for TV nag submit ako ng polica clearance

      5. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Thanks sis! additional document lang ba ang police clearance or requirement sya?

      6. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache, actually requirement talaga ang police clearance sa application. Ung iba kase hindi na nag submit either NBI or Police Clearance. But if I were you mag submit ka na ng Police Clearance. Enough document is much better kesa sa sila pa ang mag sabi sayo..One year naman ang validity ng Police clearance..

    2. Em Avatar
      Em

      Margie kamusta na?

      1. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        hello em , im still waiting for my passport delayed kc ang processing nila , hopefully I will have it today and let you know…

      2. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Sorry mga sis, question uli, pwede i computerized un form then print na lang or need talaga na handwritten?

      3. Em Avatar
        Em

        Ung form ipapaprint mo un tapos pag sasagutin mo na ung mga questions handwrittien lang.hindi pwede print ung mga sagot mo, hand written lang.

  10. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Hello po mga Sis!
    And2 na po ako s Perth Oz with my family 5years na…I decided to invite my Parents to visit us here….then last 16th January 2013 ni lodge ng Parents ko application nila sa Manila pero till now Wala pa po reply ang immigration kung natangap na ba nila un application ng parents ko or need ba nila pa medical…ang tanong ko lang po mga ilan weeks ba sumasagot sa email ang immigration? Mayron na po ba d2 bka experience na invite mag visit ang parants nila sa OZ? Thanks!

    1. Rache Avatar
      Rache

      Mga sis, requirement ba ang police and nbi clearance for tv? Thank you po

      1. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        Hi Rache, I applied 4 times tv but i did not submit NBI and Police clearance granted naman, but to make sure u can submit for additional documents…

      2. trish Avatar
        trish

        hi sis Rache, how much po ung fee for TV? 130 dollars sa site..sabi sa kin last sept. dun sa center 5,900. do u have any idea how much po ung exact amt? thanks in advance.

  11. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    Ok Em thank you.

    1. Rache Avatar
      Rache

      Sis paano po un birth certificate, mayron kasi ako dito pero photocopy lang wala syang stamp or seal.

      1. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache, ung birth certificate it should be NSO..pwedeng photo copy lang sya..

      2. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Thank you sis! Looking forward to finish all requirements this week. If piliin ko un pick up para mag submit paano un payment sis?

      3. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache, actually never ko pang na try ang pick up so I don’t know kung paano ung payment..Taga saan ka ba? kase kung malapit ka lang sa manila I suggest for walk In for your application. Ganon kase lagi gingawa ko everytime I apply for Tourist Visa. mas madali kase para sa akin un to save time. for pick up kase you have to wait for them to pick up your docs..kung saan ka mas convenient.

      4. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Hi sis. Sa glorietta lang ako nagwowork. Nabasa ko nga sa makati un office nila. Pano pumunta dun sis? And pano payment pag dun? Sis thank you sobra sa patience mo.

      5. Em Avatar
        Em

        Metro Manila
        3rd Floor, Allegro Center 2284 Chino Roces Extension
        Barangay Magallanes Makati City, Metro Manila

        Eto Address ng VIA Center.. madali lang mhanap ung building nila..basta punta ka sa Chinoroses 2284 Extension..ung Building nila ang tawag Allegro Center..hindi ako taga Manila kaya bumaba ako sa Ayala and then sumakay ako ng taxi papunta Chino roces Extension 2284..and then hinanap namin ung Building na Allegro Center..madali lang sis..

      6. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Sige sis, ganyan na lang gawin ko din. Tapos sis may invitation letter na ako from bf stating na sya mag sponsor sakin tapos magpapadala sya ng 3mos bank statement. Ano pa kaya dapat idagdag para?

      7. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache, kuha ka din ng approve leave of absence mo from your work and also certificate of employment..kung meron kang sariling bank account okay din na idagdag un.. may picture ba kayo ng bf mo na mag kasama? idagdag mo din un sa application..saang part ng Australia ang punta mo? dito ako ngayon sa Adelaide one week na ako dito. then punta kame sa Sydney sa Thursday..

      8. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Mayron na po ng coe, approved leave and bank statement ko (maliit nga lang kasi kakaopen lang nun dec) , mayron din sis pictures with bf. un documents from bf ok na po kaya yun? Naku sis sa victoria melbourne ako. Ano facebook mo sis? add mo ko rachelle.inumerable@gmail.com please ๐Ÿ™‚

      9. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Sis i just remembered, may mga kailangan ba kami ipanotarized?

      10. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache I think wala na kayong kelangan pa notarize

      11. Em Avatar
        Em

        Hello Rache,xenxa na wala akong Facebook,.email lang ang chinicheck ko..or yahoo messenger..

      12. Em Avatar
        Em

        Rache nung nag walk in for application ako dala ko na kagad ung manager’s cheque para dun sa Payment..you have to get this manager’s check sa banko and pay the corresponding amount and you have to put the complete address of the embassy which is Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Philippines..payable to the Australian Embassy..

  12. trish Avatar
    trish

    good day mga sis..ask ko lng po how much yung charge for TV ngaun. maglodge ako end of this month ng application. last year sept 2013 sabi sa kin 5,900….ano po ba exact fee po ngaun? maraming salamat in advance

    1. trish Avatar
      trish

      ano po ba number ng air21 for pick-up? thanks thank!

    2. Rache Avatar
      Rache

      5900 pa rin sis

      Sis un birth cert na sinubmit mo pwede ba un certifies true copy from local civil registrar? Ano difference nun sa nso?

      1. aries Avatar
        aries

        documents from the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) contains an ordinary paper pero yong sa NSO security paper gamit nila di basta basta ma fabricate kasi sila (NSO) lang ang meron noon. hope it helps. Gud luck and God bless.

      2. aries Avatar
        aries

        its P 5,600.00 kasi for the moment tumaas ang value ng OZ dollar…

      3. trish Avatar
        trish

        to be sure sis kuha ka na lng ung authenticated from NSO…mag online apply ka na lng tapos padeliver mo na lng for ur convenience. eto sis u can check on this site…2-3 days pwd mo ipadeliver.

        http://nso.citizenservices.com.ph/

        when ka pala sis nag inquire application fee for tv? nung sept pa kac ako…i’ll try to call this week to make sure how much ung exact fee. someone says 5,600, 5,700 or 5,900.

      4. rose:) Avatar
        rose:)

        hello to all sis. . just want to share my happines pmv visa granted today.. finally the long wait is over and finallly closed long distant after 3 years.. im so happy thankyou lord, mama mary sr, santo nino.. thankyou ms nina, kasi dahill dito naka twice ako tourist visa.. now.. makakasama ko na hubby ko forever…

  13. trish Avatar
    trish

    hi po mga sis…who has any idea here on how to pay tv thru credit card. kelangan ko po ba pumunta personally ng center para magamit ung card to pay or are there any means? gusto ko lng sana pa pick up ung documents ko…pero pano po magbayad thru credit card? thanks po….

    1. marjorie Avatar
      marjorie

      hi po mag kano po buh talaga ang laman ng managerโ€™s check
      ? 5900 po buh o 5600?

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi Marjorie, here the Call Centerโ€™s inquiry line at (63 2) 845 9200 is available from Mon-Sat, 8am to 6pm. Try to check the link below it would help also.

        http://thenomadcouple.com/2013/09/how-to-apply-for-australian-tourist-visa-for-filipinos-updated-guide-for-pinoys/

    2. Mabel Avatar
      Mabel

      Hi Trish, if I were you magbayad kn lng using Bank Managers Check.

  14. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    HI em, I got my passport today will send my form 929 to Emb, so did you change also your new contact details or just passport? thanks em,

    1. Em Avatar
      Em

      Since nag renew lang naman ako ng passport, ang napalitan lang ung passport number..so un ung nilagay ko. dun sa form 929 may option doon kung pinalitan mo lahat ng details or number lang ng passport ang nabago then you will answer a question. Don’t forget na ilagay mo ung new passport number mo dun sa form 929 and check mo kung tama yung nasulat mo…

      1. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        thanksem, have great day..

  15. rose:) Avatar
    rose:)

    hello to all sis. . just want to share my happines pmv visa granted today.. finally the long wait is over and finallly closed long distant after 3 years.. im so happy thankyou lord, mama mary sr, santo nino.. thankyou ms nina, kasi dahill dito naka twice ako tourist visa.. now.. makakasama ko na hubby ko forever…

    1. Ces Avatar
      Ces

      Congratulations sis Rose!

      1. rose Avatar
        rose

        thank you ces ๐Ÿ™‚ god is good all the time

    2. Rache Avatar
      Rache

      Congrats sis! Hopefully, I’ll get to lodge my papers this week. Hoping for a positive outcome din.

      1. stella Avatar
        stella

        hi rache this is stella i have read your inquiries regarding your TV application i really want to coach you in detailed but i dont have fb to add u, i was in victoria last november 2013, here is my email add cb_5397@yahoo.com. feel free to email me. para maturuan kita mbuti. andito ko now phils. and we will be applying again this month para punta uli klmi ng anak ko sa australia. sana makatulong ako sa inquiries mo. gnyan din kasi ako dati madami tanung at medyo tense, ha ha ha. keep blessed sis.

    3. trish Avatar
      trish

      Congrats! :))

    4. siddd Avatar
      siddd

      woww,,,God is so Good,, congratulation Rose, pla paabot pod nmo?? not 1 year?

      1. siddd Avatar
        siddd

        ang akoa kay spouse visa,,hoping same sa imoa nga dali ra unta.last nvmber ko,lodge

    5. grace Avatar
      grace

      wow thats great ,congrats rose by the way im here now in adelaide glenelg

    6. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi rose congratulations, actually im happy for u even if i dont know you. ii have plenty of inquiries regarding that pmv, coz i’ve been to sydney and victoria last november 2013, and im now here in the phils and applying again ngyon feb to be in australia again soon, but we are planning to apply for a pmv also, help me how to do it pleas if i can get your email or contact number so it will be easier to communicate with u. im also giving u my email add cb_5397@yahoo.com. hoping for your quick reply. thank u sis. keep blessed.

      1. stella Avatar
        stella

        hi rose, thank u so much for taking time to send your reply to me. i dont have fb. it will be good if u will just email to me and let me know how to go about pmv, step by step sis, ha ha ha. sensya na sna ma coach mo ako for this thing kasi ikau ang naka experience na magkaroon ng pmv. here is imy email cb_5397@yahoo.com. thank u so much. hope to hear from you soon. keep blessed sis.

    7. minerva Avatar
      minerva

      Congrats!, Rose…can you also include me in your sending via email how to apply and get the pmv visa….hv alrdy gone to oz for 3yrs now,so gusto ko rin sana makasama na for life bf ko…thank you my email id minerva_gonzaga@yahoo.com thank you

      1. rose:) Avatar
        rose:)

        hi stella and minerva thank you okay sis.. send ko kayo email sa yahoo… about sa pmv.. ๐Ÿ™‚ no worries sis share ko lang yung mga experince ko god bless and ingat tayo lagi

    8. Raine Avatar
      Raine

      Rose wow congrats na approve na pala sau yey!!! Ako mag lodge na sa monday wish me luck.. May nabasa nganpala ako khit nagbpasa kba cenomar nag request parin embassy ng online? Pano un kpag lng ba nag request sila saka k lng mag apply online or pwedeng gawin n bago ka mag lodge?

      1. rose:) Avatar
        rose:)

        raine thank you..godluck sis.. syaka ka na kumuha nso cenomar sis pag nag email na embassy sayo, sa akin dati nagsubmit na ako nso cenomar but stil embassy request me to get one again to proof that, hindi fake ung sinubmit natin, kaya ganun,,may ref no nman ibigigay sayo embassy once they send u acknwdgement letter for ur medical at doon din ung ref no mo na kakailganin para sa nso cenomar request online , esensus.. flight ko na bukas.. papunta adelaide.. gdluck sis..pray lagi, and god bless

    9. Raine Avatar
      Raine

      Hi rose so happy for u na finally anjan kna with ur love:)) take care always.. Bukas n pick up ung application ko:)… Thank you sa lahat ng help.. Kelan nga pala kasal mo?

  16. Kc Avatar
    Kc

    Hello mga sis…. Mga sis pwede mag tanong sino po may alam kung magkano yung bayad ng spouse visa… Help me guys… Thank u & godbless

    1. siddd Avatar
      siddd

      3085 Aust money miss kc yan ang na byarn ng hubby ko

  17. Joy Avatar
    Joy

    Hi everyone Sino po dto ang nasa Gold Coast para may na meet namN akong pinay tnx

  18. Ces Avatar
    Ces

    Good day sa lahat, just want to share tv fee now is 5600 then handling is 700, just lodge my tourist visa again today. Hoping for the best. God bless us all!

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose ๐Ÿ™‚

      thnkyou sis, plz watch my slide show videos that i make, i finally announced long distance closed after 3 years and a half..

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkxugr3_O_g&feature=c4-overview&list=UU-v0T7XSRrmTvYv14kw6_Ew

      thnkyou din sa time niyo god bless ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. rose :) Avatar
        rose ๐Ÿ™‚

        grace , tella, sidd, thankyou sa inyo lahat sis, im so happy god is good all the time ๐Ÿ™‚ btw sidd, 5 months ung hinintay qo bago ko na receive ang pmv visa qo.. kakauwi ko lang galing oz last jan 22 then na grant ang pmv qo.. feb 11,.. dw sis.. malapit na din yan sayo just keep pray

        stella, give me ur fb so that i can add u i will help u about sa inqury mo for pmv..

        grace, nasa adelaide kana c jifa andyan na din sa march pa balik ko grace.. ciya to all der sis,

    2. trish Avatar
      trish

      Hi sis do you happen to know the account number of Australian embassy? kukuha ako ng manager’s checque to pay for my tv…tinanong ako ng acct number d ko alam..i tried searchin on the site pero wala ako makita. Thnx sis

      1. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        Trish, your manager Cheque is payable to Australian Embassy thats what you put when your get cheque from your bank, no need account number,

      2. trish Avatar
        trish

        Okay po! Maraming salamat sa pagsagot Ms. Margie. Australian embassy at ung address po d ba?

      3. Margie Avatar
        Margie

        Trish when I called australian emsb for my app. what they told me is cheque payable to Australian embsassy, no need address nor account number,

  19. rose :) Avatar
    rose ๐Ÿ™‚

    stella, give me ur fb so that i can add u i will help u about sa inqury mo for pmv..

    1. stella Avatar
      stella

      rose sorry i dont have fb, can u just please send your mobile number to my email so i can just give u a ring coz it will be easier if i can talk to u thru phone. kung okay lang sau sis. i will wait for your reply. thank u so much. keep blessed sis.

  20. Rache Avatar
    Rache

    Hi mga sis. Salamat sainyo natapos ko un application ko. Courier picked up my documents nun Friday. Paano ko po malalaman if nasa embassy na?

    1. Margie Avatar
      Margie

      hi Rache, u can track it online using your tracking no. given by you by carrier http://www.air21.com.ph

      1. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Sis not found un result sa website. Eto ba un binigay sakin nun tumawag ako for pickup na pinasulat sa likod ng envelope?

      2. Em Avatar
        Em

        Margie saan ka na ngayon??musta ang travel mo?

    2. Margie Avatar
      Margie

      Rache diba nung pini picked up un doc mo, may binigay sila sayo na duplicate air21 receipt dyan mo makita ang tracking number .kulay green on the right side above the receipt myron tracking number which is 12 digits. minsan no results sya pag hindi pa na arrived sa hub ng air21 sa manila kung friday pa sya na pick up, im sure dyan na yan sa emb kc ang sa akin fri na picked delivered to Au emb tues, d2 mi mindanao. ung sa akin visa update lang kc nag renew ako ng new passport, flight ko next week to melb saan ka sa AU.goodluck sa app mo im sure grant yan

  21. rose:) Avatar
    rose:)

    hi stella how are u na?

    1. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi rose, i have emailed u just now. i hope u were able to receive it. keep in touch. thank u. God bless us.

    2. grace Avatar
      grace

      hi rose c grace ito musta?

      1. rose:) Avatar
        rose:)

        hello grace im okay how about u?, hows weather adelaide?..

    3. Raine Avatar
      Raine

      Rose just wanna ask kung Nag seminar k ung CFO? Give me naman complete details pano ka nagpunta and the requirements needed.. Dpat b tlga maaga and ug exact address and landmark.. Thank you!!!

    4. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi rose, its me stella im still waiting for your email about how the pmv, if u can tell me how u did it, i will appreciate it so much. i have no fb. . pls just email me to cb_5397@yahoo.com
      thank u so much sis. keep blessed.

  22. hellenK Avatar
    hellenK

    Good day to all, Is it necessary to submit a bank statement in applying for a TV kahit may sponsor ako? Bago pa lang kac ako nakanap ng means to earn money, i’m doing a telecommuting job as an independent contractor (editor) so technically d ako employed meron lang kami verbal agreement and we’re paid hourly basis thru paypal. Pwd kaya mag sulat na lng ako ng letter stating about my work and my income? Ano pa po ba need from my sponsor aside from the employment letter, payslip, bank statement, rental fee sa apartment niya? Please help po. Thank you.

    1. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi hellenK, you can submit your bank certificate whatever is your money in the bank. tungkol sa pag sulat ng letter i think no need na, coz in your application form meron naman dun question if you are employed, just fill that up and you just state there that u are an independent contractor. but if u can ask certification of employment from that company it will be better. about your sponsor mas maganda kung magbigay sya ng statutory declaration. para proof that he will be responsible for your accommodation, etc. while youre in australia. need din nya ipadala ang any identification nya like passport or driver’s license nya. photo copy lang but signed by justice of peace. if u have other questions just feel free to email me cb_5397@yahoo.com

      1. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        Thank u miss stella for the immediate response and for the suggestions…btw can i add u po on the yahoo messenger instead?

      2. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        btw,po, do i need to include my old passport’s biopage…ive travelled in 2004. im confused to whether include the old passport’s biopage or ung pages na lng ng may tatak?

      3. Ces Avatar
        Ces

        Sis hellenk, yes much better kng isama mo copies ng old travels. Ipaphotocopy mo ung biopage and ung mga pages na may visa stamp. Good luck sa ating lahat. God bless us all.

      4. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        god bless us all Ms.Ces im going to lodge this week…sana magrant ako…nakkaba.

  23. Mabel Avatar
    Mabel

    Hi all,

    Ask lng po sana ng help about TV application. Meron po b kau marefer n visa assistance agency. Im applying my TV application next week . Just completing all the requirements. Any comment would be a big help on how to apply TV. Thank you very much.

    Mabel

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      I think u don’t need an agency when you lodge your application. you can either walk-in via center(cebu/allegro, makati) or call up air 21 for pick-up. hope that helps.

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Happy to announced , I got my VISA GRANT NOTICE ๐Ÿ˜€
        Thank u so u much mga sissy !!! specially to you “Ate” gooluck to us girls and God Bless us !!!

      2. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        congrats girl! I am still waiting for mine pang second week na this week pero wala pa rin msg from the embassy. Sana meron na tom or nxt week. How long does it take until u have your visa grant?

      3. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        btw sis Mabel, where to po in Australia? Im planning to go to Adelaide btw.

    2. Mabel Avatar
      Mabel

      2 weeks sis Helen, in Sydney. I thought nde magrant kc less effort lng ako. I didn’t put a big amount s bank. As is kung ano un nasa savings account ko the same din si bf. just be honest kung ano un status sa life ๐Ÿ˜€
      By May 2014 ang alis ko dami ko pa kc need tapusin s work.

      1. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        Ung mga march ata nag lodge mejo matagal ung result.ung nkasabay ko pinick-up last March 1st til now wala pa rin news about the application. As long as you have complete requirements they grant u a visa and they keep in touch to the applicants pag may kulang. Okay naman ung savings ng nagsponsor ko sis and I have my own savings too. i hope meron na next week coz i am planning to go in April. taga san ka po dito?

  24. Rica Avatar

    Good pm po. Ask lang po ako kung pwede nyo po ako matulungan how can i get a tourist or working visa in australia. And the requirements na kailangan po. Ngaun lang po kc ako mag.apply. Thank you po. Eto po email add ko. rica_neuda@yahoo.com ๐Ÿ™‚

  25. trisha Avatar
    trisha

    nagsend po ako application….tatawag ba ung embassy to interview me? sa mga nag apply po ng tourist visa? ano po ung experiences nyo? goodluck po sa atin mga sis…

    1. Ces Avatar
      Ces

      Sis Trisha, Kpg 3 mos lng inapply mo sis hndi sila tatawag. Just wait for the txt msg from PIASI kng ang docu mo ay ready for release. Good luck sis!

      1. trisha Avatar
        trisha

        Thank you sis…nakaka-kaba? San ka po sa australia?

  26. Rache Avatar
    Rache

    Hello mga sis. I’d like to thank all of you. Without your help I’d be left clueless on where to start.

    I received my visa grant today. Im so happy and excited. Book na lang ng flight then go na.

    Whats the next step to take mga sis after receiving the letter? Paano un stamp para sa passport?

    1. trisha Avatar
      trisha

      Wow, Congrats sis Rache…kakalodge ko pa lng..im so nervous. wish me luck.

    2. Ces Avatar
      Ces

      Hi sis Rache, congrats! After that you can book your flight anytime soon. If you want to make sure you can check your visa at Vevo. If you want to have a stamp on your passport you will apply for it. Same as applying tv, you need to fill up form 1405 then copy of your visa grant notice, copy of your passport biopage and your payment.

      1. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        I see. Thanks sis. But required pa ba un sa stamp sa passport?

    3. Em Avatar
      Em

      Rache, yung visa grant notice mo wag mo iwawala kase yan na ung pinaka copy mo ng visa, wala ng visa stamp sa passport. electronic visa na kase..saan ka sa Australia nyan..Im here in Adelaide pero papunta na kami ng Sydney sa Sunday..ilang months ka mag stay dito??

    4. stella Avatar
      stella

      sis rache congratulations. God is great! if u dont want your visa to be stamped in your passport it can be, you can just bring your visa grant notice with you together with your passport when u are in the airport. ganun kasi kmi when we went to sydney last aug of 2013. and we’re in a tourist visa and business visa.

  27. Isabella Avatar

    Hi mga sis. I’m new here. Ask ko lang sana if meron dito nag 1st apply ng TV and nagrant sya and second apply nya narefuse sya? Waitig kasi ako sa TV ko ngayon 2nd apply ko na 2 weeks na d pa rin dumadating. 1st apply ko ng tV nagrant ako. Now kinakabahan ako baka marefuse ako.

    1. Mary Avatar
      Mary

      Hi Isabella..We’re on the same boat..On my first TV, I was granted 5 working days after I lodged it. Then, I applied for my 2nd tourist visa last Feb13, ’14. After a week, I was expecting that it would be granted the same as my first application but i haven’t heard any news. I was a bit worried, then a friend (aussie dn ang bf ๐Ÿ™‚ ) told me that I dont have to worry since the processing time frame is one month. Just yesterday, exactly 2weeks after the lodgement, PIASI sent a msg that my docs have been dispatched. Hopefully next week, malalaman q n ang result. Of course, crossing my fingers (including my toes, lol ) na granted ulit.
      Kaya siz, wait wait nlng ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ Qng naka2weeks of waiting ka na, you still have 2 weeks to wait. Epek lang un.. (well honestly hnd rn maiwasan magworry hano? ) HOpe we will be both granted ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ para extended and FEb-ibig ๐Ÿ˜› March na oh! hehe ๐Ÿ˜›

      1. Isabella Avatar
        Isabella

        Hi mary, until now wala pa rin. Kinakabahan na ako. Tinext ka ba noon ng PIASI na nareceive na nila docs mo the day after ka nagsubmit?ako tinext ako after ko maglodge na narecieve na nila. Nung 1st apply ko na nagrant ako d nila ako tinext na narecieve nila docs ko. Hayyyy nakakakaba. Ikaw nagrant ba visa mo?

  28. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    hi em, here in Melbourne na, arrived last fri the 28th, kumusta? update agad ang visa ko sa vevo after 2 days na received nila ang from 929 ko. thanks em ha, init pa rin dito but its ok . happy kasama na uli si F.lets keep in touch here.

    1. Isabella Avatar

      Hi mary, until now wala pa rin. Kinakabahan na ako. Tinext ka ba noon ng PIASI na nareceive na nila docs mo the day after ka nagsubmit?ako tinext ako after ko maglodge na narecieve na nila. Nung 1st apply ko na nagrant ako d nila ako tinext na narecieve nila docs ko. Hayyyy nakakakaba. Ikaw nagrant ba visa mo?

      1. Isabella Avatar
        Isabella

        Sis let me know kung nagrant ka ha? Wish magrant tayo????

      2. Jane Avatar
        Jane

        Sis Isabella Anu po nilagay nong reason sa 2nd tv u share nman po naglodge po kc aq sa May pag uwi qsalamat

    2. Em Avatar
      Em

      Margie, dito na ako ngayon sa Sydney. Maganda temperature dito hindi maiinit di tulad nung nasa Adelaide ako minsan sobra lamig minsan sobra init.. enjoy ka din. if you like I can send you few photos via email para makita mo naman ako kahit picture and you can send me few pics din so I know you even by face lang.just give me your email address.have a great week.

  29. Isabella Avatar

    Hi mga sis. Ask ko lang meron ba dito kinasal sa australia under tourist visa and 3 months multiple entry sya and walang nakalagay na no further stay? Mga sis nagrant kasi ako tourist visa 3 months multiple and walang No further stay na nakalagay. Magpapakasal kami dun under my tourist visa and maglodge ng partner visa after ng kasal. Pwede ba yun? Help me mga sis

    1. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi isabela is this your first time to go to australia? mbuti at nakakuha ka ng multiple entry at walang 8503 condition (no further stay) yes u can get married in australia with your visa that u have right now sis. coz your visa has no further stay condition you can change it to another visa while youre in australia and your visa doesnt expire yet. keep blessed sis.

      1. Rache Avatar
        Rache

        Hi Stella! Saan makikita un 8503 na no further stay? Im just curious kasi un akin 8101 No Work and 8201 Max 3 Months Study pero may nakalagay din sa taas na Stay For/Until 3 Months

        Thank you for your clarification ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. stella Avatar
        stella

        hi rache this is stella yun condition na 8503 ay maki2ta mo rin kung saan mo nbasa na youre not allowed to work and you can study for 3 mos. wala kang 8503 condition kya maganda ang visa na bnigay syo kht 3 mos lng. yun naman nakalagay sa itaas na 3 mos stay ibig sabihin allowed ka lang mag stay sa australia for 3 mos, but because u dont have 8503 condition you can apply for an extension (before your visa end) to stay in australia ng ilang buwan pa, pro madalas 1 month extension lang ang binibigay nila. but in my case i didnt asked for an extension anymore coz ayaw ko na masabi nila na nag over stay even if im allowed to have an extension, pra sa susunod na pag apply ko ay mdali kmi mabigyan uli ng visa ng anak ko. tawagan mo lang ako kung meron ka gusto malaman ito# ko 09202281333 and my email cb_5397@yahoo.com. keep blessed sis.

      3. Isabella Avatar

        Hi sis stella thanks for the reply. So okay lang d muna ako kumuha ng returning ticket ko? D ba ako nun hahanapan ng immigration sa airport? At until 3months lang pero multiple entry sya pwede ba magstay ako dun and d na bumalik pag end ng 3 months kasi ilolodge ko naman yung partner visa ko after ng kasal. Pwede ba yun dun nalang ako wait kahit d muna ako bumalik dito? Sis help sis

      4. stella Avatar
        stella

        hi isabella this is stella, you need to have a return ticket coz u are just in a visitor visa even if its a multiple entry. and u can just stay in australia for 3 mos or before the 3 mos end so there will be no overstaying, anyway u can alwys go back to australia right away coz u have a multiple entry. can u just email me cb_5397@yahoo.com or ring me thru my mobile 09202281333 so i can explain it to u well. tawag ka lang and im willing to help the best way i can. im here in the phils and going to apply for our visa again. God bless us sis.

    2. Mary Avatar
      Mary

      Hi Isabella..ngaun lang nakareply about my visa ๐Ÿ™‚ yap granted dn aq..exatly same as yours ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Isabella Avatar

        Congrats mary! Happy for you! Ano plano mo sa oz? Pakasal ka din?

      2. Mary Avatar
        Mary

        hi Isabella…hehe wala pa plan to get married as of now..heheh ๐Ÿ˜›

  30. Ces Avatar
    Ces

    Sis isabella, you need to have a return ticket kc d2 plng sa immig ntn sobrang higpit,they will not allow you to leave. Goodluck and congrats sau!

  31. Jj Avatar
    Jj

    Good evening po sa lahat ! I need help how to apply tourist visa. I am first timer and I have no idea what to do first… sana po may makatulong sa akin dito… salamat! godbless us all!

    1. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi jj this is stella, meron dyan sa site ni ms. nina “australian tourist visa application guide” u just click it at maba2sa mo kung anu mga kailangan mo and steps how to apply for a tourist visa. sometimes the requirements depend on your situation, are u employed, student, or having a business. is there is somebody who will can invite u to have a holiday in australia? please let me know so i can tell u in detailed kung anu need mo at steps to do. you can email me at cb_5397@yahoo.com and im very willing to help you. keep blessed.

  32. rose:) Avatar
    rose:)

    yes raine

  33. siddd Avatar

    hello…anybody know if mayroon bang via cntr sa Davo??? or ,,, dalawa lang bah??? cbu ayala?? and manila???lang bah?? help,,mi please,,let me know d adress if may davao

  34. jonee camata Avatar
    jonee camata

    hello i’m jonee gusto ko po malaman kung paano at kung ano ang mga kailangan kong ihanda para makapag tourist sa australia may bf po ako na taga perth australia gusto nya akong papuntahin doon for holiday palagi namn sya dito sa pinas yong last na punta nya dito last year sept 2013 kung sa mga pic ang dami namin at willing nman syan na magpadala ng invitation letter so i need help and advise as well ksi its my first time at isa pa po magkano po ang babayaran…..thanks and god bless

    1. angeL13 Avatar
      angeL13

      Hi Jonee,pls ask ur bf to provide invitation letter/statutory declaration stating ur relationship, that he’s going to provide all ur expenses during ur stay in Oz. Also he needs to make assurance that you won’t commit any work and don’t overstay the period of the visa. He must provide certified true copies of his passport bio page, driver’s license, evidence of funds signed by justice of peace. I’m currently here in Perth in tourist visa so hope to catch up with u here. Last time ng.apply aq tv on January and fee was 5,600php.

      1. jonee camata Avatar
        jonee camata

        hi angel thank u sa reply so now i know what needed need to submitt coz we experience not good me and my bf had been in australian embassy and someone there in charge information desk told us to proceed visa near in magallanes mrt station.we inquiry there already bt no clear information so i feel hopeless so now happy at nkita ko itong site na ito so very thanks to u.hope we can talk thru ym pls add me joneecamata@yahoo.com.so we can talk yong tv mean tourist visa sorry….and here’s my cel.no 09321876129.last question sa australian embassy dito pinas ipadala yong invitation letter or direct saakin at ako na lng mag present ng letter na ipapadala at yan ba yong exact fee..thank u

      2. angeL13 Avatar
        angeL13

        Jonee, ng.email aq sau for more details. Pls answer so can guide you Ano Gagawin.

  35. hellenK Avatar
    hellenK

    HI mga sis, how/where can I know the status of my application? The courier picked my documents up on March 1st. The embassy received it on Mar 4th. I haven’t received any messages from the embassy. Is there a number to call or email to keep in touch to know if na grant or hindi ung tourist visa?

  36. Liza Avatar
    Liza

    Hello mga sis! Just want to share my happiness, i was granted tv just yesterday.I logged it last Feb 28 .Thank you so much for Ms Nina and to all of you. This blog is very informative. Ask ko lng ano2 dapat iprepare aside from my ticket of course, my passport and the visa grant notice. Kailangan pa ba magdala ng NBI or the invitation letter from my bf? Kinakabahan din ako sa immi. Flight ko April 2 Manila to Brisbane via PAL. Bka may makasabay ako sa inyo mga sis pra hndi masyado kabado.TY

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      Congratulations Liza! I was reading this link which coincides to your question.

      http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Exit_Permits_Philippine_Nationals.html

      I am still waiting for mine, lodged it last on March 1st. Did you receive any messages from the embassy before your tv was granted? Where are you exactly going in Brisbane? I have a friend living in Redcliffe,QLD, She’s also filipino.

      1. Liza Avatar
        Liza

        Hi sis Hellen! Nope,hndi cla ngmessage basta na lng sumipot dito ung courier.hehe. Sa Blackwater, QLD ako sis eh. Thank you sa link.

      2. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        Ganun din nga daw sis pati sa iba…Sana meron na by next week. Im crossing my fingers…kinakabahan ako sa pag-aantay.

      3. angie Avatar
        angie

        hi hellen, sino yung pinoy sa redcliffe?bka pwede maiadd ko sa fb, sa kallangur qld ako,pmupunta kmi ni habby sa redcliffe pag may training sa footy yung step son ko

    2. Lynn Avatar
      Lynn

      Hi liza, pa brisbane din ako pero sa 29 na ang alis ko darating ako sa 30. Sayang! Anyway san ka s brisbAne? Add moko sa skype rhea_lyn14 thanks

      1. Liza Avatar
        Liza

        Sayang Lynn hndi tau mgkasabay. Iadd kita sa skype ha. Sa Blackwater,Qld ako sis.

      2. Lynn Avatar
        Lynn

        Cge sis, il wait. Thanks

    3. angie Avatar
      angie

      sis san k dito sa brisbane?PAL din sinakyan ko,nung sunday lng aq dumating dito..mag isa lang rin ako nun,at sobrang kabado sa immi..pero sis suggest ko lng sau to be relax,kasi ur nervous will be put u in trouble..share ko naging experience ko, dumating ako ng airport 2:30pm that was march 15, NAIA2, pagpasok ko ng entrNce tinanong ako ng babae san dw ako papunta sbi ko australia po,and she told me to wait bcoz the check in will open at 3pm, so ngbayad muna ako ng travel tax ko 1,620 then naupo muna ako,at 3:15pm nagstart na ng line for check in,kinuha ng counter original copy ng travel tax ko,and tiningnan ticket and passport ko,and she ask me if i hve connecting flight from brisbane sbi ko wla po,and she gave me boarding passes and a card to fill up..nagtanong ako san na po ang sunod sbi nya dun mam sa immi and pay for terminal fee, pagdating ko dun,nagbyad muna ako ng terminal fee 550. nagtanong ako sa guard dun sa immi.ngayon na po ba ffilupan tong form sbi nya uo mam,after that nagtanong ako ulit san na po ang sunod,he check my form At pinpasok ako dun na mam sa immi officer,pagdating ko dun sis mula pagcheck in ko kinalma ko sarili ko,plagi nkasmile at pakumbaba ang pkikipag usap, so tiningnan na ng immi officer ung passport ko kung ako nga tlga yun,and she ask me,are u tourist i said yes mam,tanong nya sinong nandon,sbi ko asawa ko po,mtgal nb sya dun sbi ko australian po sya,and she ask me phiram ng visa,sbi ko yes po mam,tinanong ako first time mo sbi ko opo mam..after that she put stamp in my passport ,ngtanong ako ulit saan na po ang sunod sbi nya pasok kna diretso lang hnapin mo ang S3, thats my boArding gate, so since sobrang aga ko ntapos,nagikot ikot muna ako dun,duty free tingin tingin lang,9:40pm flight ko, 9:pm ang boarding time,8pm nagcol na to fall in line for documents checking, tiningnan nila passport at boarding pass ko,and they give another card/form to fill up pra yun sa immi sa brisbane.. so i go to another line,ang dla ko lang yung hand carry bag ko jacket ko And i hve a bottle of water,mrMi ngccheck nung ako na sbi nung babae,finish ur water mam kasi bwal po yan sa loob,so i said ok po mam,then she check my bag and she put in a basket behind her,sbi nya diretso na po mam tapos kunin mo bag mo pagpasok mo, the final check is yung sideward mo arms mo at kakapkapan ka,tapos yun na naghintay na ako ng boarding time,at nag fill up na ko sa form.., sis ano facebook mo?o kaya add mo ako Angela Bishop,profile ko dun eh yung kasal nmin ni hubby..sis just be calm and tell the truth everything will be ok,hindi ko nga rin na ganon kasimple ako mkklampas ng immi.

      1. liza Avatar
        liza

        sis Angie, thanks for sharing your experience. D kita masearch sa fb. Mine is flordeliza Garcia. Queensland me sis

  37. trish Avatar
    trish

    good evening mga sis. maraming salamat sa mga sumagot ng mga tanong ko nagrant po ung visa ko. meron akong nabasang bagong blog ni ms. nina…mejo mahigpit na daw ung immigration ngayon, Ano po ba usually tinatanong ng immigration..madami kasing naoffload pag nsa immigration na? I dont have a job now. im sure magtanong ung immigration..sa mga naka experience po ano usually sinasabi sa immigration…ung purpose ng travel is mag vacation lng naman. Salamat po mga sis

  38. trish Avatar
    trish

    Mga sis maraming salamat sa pagsagot ng mga tanong ko po may visa na po ko…i read a new blog…http://www.thepoortraveler.net/2014/03/offloaded-philippine-immigration-rules-requirements-airport/#more-8036
    ano po usually mga tinatanong pag nsa immigration na? meron ba dito nakapaexperience ng offload? pls tell ur experience..nakakaba kasi pag mag isa magtravel. salamat inadvance.

    1. trish Avatar
      trish

      sorry po double post..

      1. angeL13 Avatar
        angeL13

        Hi Trish, ya I experienced ma.offloaded about over 2 years ago. First time q holiday overseas sa Malaysia, 20 years old pa aq nun so kabado tlaga. Wla pa work kc kakagraduate LNG sa uni so tlagang binuwisit tlaga ng immig haha,, tinanong aq Ano Gagawin q sa KL, was there with my bf for a week. Hiningan aq copy ng hotel accomm nmin at wla aq naipakita kc dq nman alam na ganun pla mgyayari..tanong din cla Ano natapos q at anong school,, dq nkaprepare so Khit pics nmin ng bf q Wala aq naipakita at camera q nasa check in luggage. Hiningan aq ng invitation letter from my bf at hotel accomm. Meant to arrive KL just an hour after bf arrived from Oz.,so antay tlaga aq mkarating xa dun pra mkausap na Nasa pinas pa aq. So ng.sent by fax invitation letter at accomm nmin right after pag dating Nya sa KL, bumili aq ticket again then they allowed me to fly at night. It was horrible! Prepare mo pics mo with ur sponsor if meron and return ticket, visa note at be calm ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. trish Avatar
        trish

        thank u sis Angel tatandaan ko po yan…sayang kac po yung time at money pag na offload. nasa aus ka pa rin ba?

      3. angeL13 Avatar
        angeL13

        Yes sis,, d2 aq sa Perth..ikaw San ka sa Oz?

      4. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        yes trish u should prepare ur visa, 2 way ticket, if u have a sponsor you can ask him/her to write a letter that s/he will support all your travel expenses and s/he will accomodate you. Bring along a photocopy of his/her passport. I was offloaded when I went to travel to 2 asian countries if I’m not mistaken I had a return ticket but it was open, there was no specific date of return and I just quit my job during that time. They suspect that I will look for a job overseas. I was lucky that the personnel at the PAL office didn’t let me pay for rebooking fees and for another ticket for my return.

      5. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        Angel13, i understand the feeling! it was humiliating and stressful! I heard these days they are much more demanding. they ask ids or some requirements to prove u can support ur travel expenses even having ur visa granted. Anyway, wish us luck. Btw, are un in perth for a travel or staying there for good?

  39. Grace Castro Avatar
    Grace Castro

    To those who submitted their tourist visa applications Feb or March, did you receive a confirmation from the Embassy that they received your docs? My docs were picked up March 1, but did not receive any text or email. I called the VIA center, they said that based on their records, the documents reached the Embassy on March 6. Napapraning ako.

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      Hi Grace, the courier picked my documents up on March 1st too, the embassy received it on March 4th. U can track it to the courier site (air21) Until now I have no news about my application. Give it a time. It usually takes 2 weeks for the new applicants. I’ll send them an email on Friday pag wala pa rin.

      1. Grace Castro Avatar
        Grace Castro

        Waah, I should have lodged our application earlier. ‘Yung mga January nag-apply, ambilis lang. HellenK, please post when you’ve received your notice so I can use it as benchmark. March 6 pa na-receive yung sa akin, so you’re two days ahead ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        Surely Grace! I heard most of the tv applicants got theirs at exactly 2 weeks after lodging. Mine was exactly 2weeks yesterday after the embassy received my application. I’ll wait until friday to inquire what’s the status of my application. U can do so too. Here’s the site: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/philippines/ Btw, did the Air21 picked ur application up? From which city are you po?

      3. em Avatar
        em

        Hi helenK.Pang second tv u nb this time?

      4. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        Hi sis Em, this is my first TV application. Kaya I wondered most of the applicants got theirs at exactly 2 weeks after lodging. I am on the same boat with Grace Castro. Our documents were picked up on March 1st. I actually called Air21 on Feb 26th but they picked my application on March 1st. I am planning to email the embassy tomorrow pag no news pa rin. Nakakaba! This week is supposedly tthe 2nd week after lodging our application. Pag may kulang ba sis dun sa documents submitted does it take it long? does the embassy get in touch with the applicant?

      5. hellenK Avatar
        hellenK

        ooppps sorry typo errors..using my phone to send messages…

  40. Grace Castro Avatar
    Grace Castro

    hellenK: I’m from Bulacan. Air21 picked it up late in the afternoon of March 1, so I assume it did not reach their cut off and they just forwarded it March 3. I actually emailed the Embassy already because their website said that if you do not receive a confirmation, chances are that they did not receive the application. No reply yet. I am okay with no reply, as long as they approve our TVs hehe.

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      I agree sana lang! hehe! I’m crossing fingers.

  41. em Avatar
    em

    Hello sis helleK,first tv q last Nov.22,2013 was granted or 3 months.Exactly 2 weeks nung ginrant nla..Last March,17 I lodged my second tv waiting dn q tulad nu..Sis wait nu lng basta complete docs nmn iggrant nla yan..& kpg my kulang nmn sa docs nu my possiblility na mag email cla sainu for additional docs.Tlagng nakakakaba kpg first timer.Aq nga kht twice q medyo kinakabahan prn aq..Anyways,san ka sa OZ sa Goldcoast aq sis ๐Ÿ™‚ Have great day …xx

  42. hellenK Avatar
    hellenK

    I never heard anything from them sis. Dapat nung tuesday 2nd week na after lodging. The embassy received my application on March 4th. Kaya mejo kabado kac til now no messages or status from them. im still keeping my fingers crossed sana granted at Sana next week meron na. hehe! Thank u sis and wish u good luck too. Btw, papunta akong Adelaide sis.

  43. em Avatar
    em

    Sis HellenK wait kp til nextweek malay mo tom my result kna.Ung iba kc hnd rn exactly 2 weeks naggrant.Minsan ung iba umaabot ng 1 month.Depende kc sa cases at sa humahawak ng docs ntn..I’ll inform you about my docs & sana inform m rn aq sis ha..Marami mga taga adelaide d2 sa site ni Ms.Nina ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      Sure po sis, I’ll inform you soon. Yes po sis I read the thread above marami mga taga ADL I hope to meet them too when I get there. Where ka po sis now? Are you in Manila?

  44. em Avatar
    em

    Sis hellenK d2 aq now sa cavite.kakauwi q lng from Goldcoast last FEb.20th.Sana magrant pra makabalik n ulit aq k Hubby..Ikaw sis HellenK san k dito sa pinas?? ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      btw sis meron ka po messenger ID or skype? ill add u if ok lang po sa u. Thanks :))

    2. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      im here for now in negros in my hometown kc pinrocess ko ung papers ko. but l live in Makati.

  45. em Avatar
    em

    Sure sis HellenK add me @ Maylenearanas@yahoo.com Yahoo messeger yan sis ha.wla kc aq skype account ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      tnx po sis..add po kita later pag nag log in ako sa computer…tnx tnx po

  46. em Avatar
    em

    No worries sis HellenK ๐Ÿ™‚ Keep in touh sis. xoxo

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      sis, i added u po on yahoo messenger..

  47. Grace Castro Avatar
    Grace Castro

    HellenK: We finally received our Visa Grant Notice this afternoon. What a relief!

    1. hellenK Avatar
      hellenK

      Congrats sis, wala pa rin ung sa akin. I actually emailed and called the embassy. i havent received any replies from the emails i sent. pero sabi sa kin nung customer service via ctr depende sa naghahandle na case officer merong days lng naga-grant na minsan more than a month or exactly one month. mine is still on process pa daw at nasa embassy pa rin. pag d namn daw nag-email if may kulang na dox.wait ko na lng.but i think i have sent to0 many documents including my family’s passport/ids. statement; bills, etc.kaya siguro natagalan lol!

  48. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Hello mga sisters sa mga nkapag 2nd tv na Anu po ba nilagay nyong reason bkit gusto nyo bumalik NG oz?share nman po

    1. em Avatar
      em

      hello jane..

    2. em Avatar
      em

      2nd tv ko i lodge last 17th this month.Nilagay q sa intent ko na we want to spend more time together which is yun tlaga both ang purpose nmin..

      1. stella Avatar
        stella

        hi em this is stella, just want to ask if you still submit your bank certificate or your bank statement pag nag aapply ka ng tv with the invitation of your fiance your hubby, just want to know sis. thank u. keep blessed.

      2. Em Avatar
        Em

        Hello sis stella hnd nq nag sumbit ng bank statement this time.Kasi marami nmn nag aapply dn na tv for second time n hnd n dw cla nag submit ng bank statement nla..keep in touch sisxx

      3. stella Avatar
        stella

        hi em this is stella thank u so much for the response. u did not submit anymore your bank statement, kahit bank certificate mo d kna nag submit? is this your 2nd time to go to oz? how quick did u wait for your visa sa 2nd application mo? is it ok with u if i ask for your contact nmber dami pa kc ako tanung sis. this is my email cb_5397@yahoo.com thank u again sis. keep blessed.

  49. Rhea Avatar
    Rhea

    Hello everyone i hope someone will answer my question here..last year ko pa lang nerereview tong site na to and its very informative talaga, tanong ko lang pwede ba magsponsor sakin yung boyfriend ko hindi sya kac oz citizen??
    his just working there for 5 years i think his from scotland and he wants me to go there for tourist visa..