Applying for an Australian tourist 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.

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.

I’ve been getting quite a lot of inquiries about how to apply for an Australian visa so after a year of this post being in the draft, I’m finally writing it (with hopes of finishing it within 2 hours).

1. Download and read the necessary forms and documents for your visa class.

Everything you need to know about Australian visas are in the official Australian Immigration website at www.immi.gov.au. If you’re just going to visit Australia as a tourist, you fall under Tourist Visa (Subclass 676). The corresponding documents for this visa subclass are:

All files are in PDF format and would require Adobe Reader to open.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia regularly review and update their visa-related documents and requirements. It’s important that you have the latest edition for your reference, as well as the forms you will fill in.

[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.

2. Collect the documents needed and make copies of each.

The documents needed for every tourist visa application are listed in the forms. Once you have completed the documents, start filling in the forms. When filling out the form, carefully read the instructions and questions.

The Australian visa application requires you to pay a visa application fee of AU$100. There is an online conversion tool in the immigration website that shows the rate in your currency. The fee must be paid with a manager’s or cashier’s check issued by your bank for the Australian Embassy. Once you have completed your documents, filled in the form and acquired the manager’s check, make copies of everything. Seperate the originals and the copies.

3. Call the Australian Embassy hotline.

The hotline numbers to call for visa application pick up in the Philippines are as follows:

For PLDT/Smart/Touchcard Subscribers 1 (909) 362 – 2779
For Globe/Innove/Touchmobile Subscribers 1 (900) 362 – 2779
For Bayantel Subscribers 1 (903) 362 – 2779

Source: Visitor Information and Application Australia

This is considered a long-distance call, so brace yourself for the ginormous phone bill (Php 32 per minute). The hotline is available Mondays to Fridays, 6am – 8pm, and Saturdays, 8am to 6pm. If you are just calling to inquire about the visa application process, you can call the free hotline at (02) 845-9200.

Schedule for a visa pick up. The agent will ask you questions about your application, so better have your documents with you for reference. After the question and answer portion, the agent will then give you instructions regarding the pick-up and return of your documents. You are encouraged to be there when the FedEx guy picks up the documents. By the way, the courier fee is not included in the Australian visa application fee, so be ready to fork out around Php 300 for Mr. FedEx. This fee covers both the pick up and return delivery.

UPDATE (July 5, 2011): The process has changed since this post’s writing. Here’s the new process for submitting your application, according to the VIA website:

1. Phone-in / Book for a roundtrip Courier Service.
This service is a phone-in option that includes the pick up of the completed Application Form and supporting documents from the applicant’s given address and delivery after processing at the Embassy. This service is available nationwide and involves a flat rate; roundtrip courier fee.

2. Walk-in / Direct Lodgment at the VIA Centre
This is a walk-in option where an applicant or an authorized representative can directly submit the completed Application Form and supporting documents at the Embassy’s Visa Information and Application (VIA) Centre. This option involves a lodgment service & handling fee which includes the one-way delivery by courier after processing.

Source: VIA.ph

4. Start the agonizing wait for denial or approval.

Visa processing can take from three days to one month. The shortest visa processing we had was three days, I think, and the longest was one month. That one month was due to the high influx of visa applications, as my sister applied on the last week of November. Apparently, a lot of Filipinos are applying for visas during this time (probably hoping to spend Christmas in Australia with their families).

So there you have it! I hope this is helpful in someways. If you have any questions, just post them in the comments area, and I’ll try to answer as best as I can 🙂


Comments

2,489 responses to “Applying for an Australian tourist visa”

  1. rose :) Avatar
    rose 🙂

    hello! grace musta na tv application mo sis.. btw sis sorry now lang ako nka balik ulit dito kasi.. subrang jetlag ako sis, plus fever sis.wen i arrive here adelaide.. sprng kasi ngayon dito sis, kaya super lamig.. anaway na meet ko na si sis dessy kahapon lang.. diko na meet c ana marie kasi may date ciya.. c jifa nman may berbeque atah cila nnag bf niya c marie nman not feeling well, c plummy. di rin busy atah ciya kaya suguro nextime.. but im hapy kasi i meet one of thise forum that i meet here ms dessy.. sana ma meet kita soon sis grace….. god bless 🙂

    1. jhen Avatar
      jhen

      Mas malamig sis kapag winter

      1. rose :) Avatar
        rose 🙂

        hi jhen reallly di ko pa kasi naexperiece winter here sis evrytime i come here summer and sping sis.. hehehe maybe nextime i can feel how cold really is winter..is hahahha

    2. grace Avatar
      grace

      sis rose,thanks looking forward to meet you and the adelaide girls there soon,with God helps,anyway alam mo pumunta tlga kami sa makati embassy initerview ako ng australiano about my visa ayon oct.22pa naregistered ung application ako lng ang may sitwasyon na gamito didto,may be this is God way for me kasi superlamig pa dyan.take care sis rose and the girls.

      1. rose :) Avatar
        rose 🙂

        hello grace… really may interview ka sis grace bat di bali i knw u get granted soon sis.. catch up ya soon sis grace enjoy ur holiday with u and ur hubby..

  2. rose :) Avatar
    rose 🙂

    angel musta na?.. wen s ur lfight sis?.. god bless, im here na pla autsralia super lamig here ngayons is kasi.. spring.. anaway god bless sis..ingat lagi

    1. Kc Avatar
      Kc

      Sis musta na? Na change na nman isip ng husband ko sis gusto nya ako mag file ng spouse visa ano yung mga requirements sis at dapat gawin? Help me sis….. Thank u sis

  3. siddd Avatar
    siddd

    hi miss rose,mojs, anna marie. guyss,,,pa help naman pahingi ng tel number sa cebu doctor kung saan kayu ga pa medical.may e ask sa na ako na mag kano ang bayad sa ako og sa koa baby

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose 🙂

      hello sidd. yung number na binigay ni ms mojs yan yun sis.. dapat aga ka dun di ako sure kong magkano f may kasama dependant kasi sa akin i paid 2800 psos sis nationwide back of cebu doctors. twag ka sa kanila goodluck sis 🙂

      1. Amber Avatar
        Amber

        Hi sis Rose and Moj

        Mga sis partner visa ba inaplyan nyo? Anu mga requirements na sinubmit nyo? Pa help nman mga sis. Wala kc ako idea. Thanks in advance.

      2. siddd Avatar
        siddd

        i got it mate …ta mate

  4. mojs Avatar
    mojs

    hi sidd, I done my medical at nationwide clinic cebu back of cebu doctors hospital. thier number is 03 22386053, you have to be there as early as you can, first come per serve, there is paper on the door you have to write your name with your baby, I think I paid 4000 pesos for me and my son im not really sure. you have to drink plenty of water before you do medical that is what they told me when i call them, they will text you what you need after you call. Goodluck sidd,

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose 🙂

      hello mojs musta na?.. sis hws ur pv? s ur case officer email u yet?…btw sis mojs na i send ko na pala sa embassy yung hiningi nang case officer ko sis.. about sa NOIM ko and the receipt… my f and i we send it through post office sis.. express post adres ko sa australian embassy.. nag email din ako sa case officer ko isnabi ko na i already send my nOIM nag reply nman ciya sis sabi niya i stil need to send again for my NOIM AYUN ok na.sabi nila i take 3 days to diliver…. hopefully wen i get back sis she already approve my fv..hoping and praying hard here evryday sis may fb ?ka ba ms mojs.. active na uli kasi fb ko.. .ang ganda pala sis no f sa botanic garden yung venue nang wedding? anaway ingat sis.. god bless

      1. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Hi sis Rose ask ko lng ilang months nagrant sau na tv while waiting ka sa result ng fv mo?

      2. rose:) Avatar
        rose:)

        hello jhen musta?… 1 month ang hinintay ko sis for my 2nd tourist visa…granted

      3. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Sis Rose ung 2nd tv mo ilang months ka stay oz? May other application ka pa while nagtv ka?

      4. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Hi sis Rose 🙂 Jhen to. Ask ko lng sis kung pwede ba mag one way ticket papunta oz? Kc ung tv ko multiple entries tapos sa condition walang nakalagay na no further stay so pwede ako magaaply ng tv sa australia.

      5. rose :) Avatar
        rose 🙂

        hello jhen! yung 2nd tv ko sis single entry lang ang binigay nang case oficer ko.. 3 monthslang sis.. kasi di ko kasi sinabay sa paglode ang pmv ko at tv ko.. much better sayo sis if i were u.. lodge ka at the same time sis para bigyan ka nang multiple.. kasi ako i lodge my tv june.. then i lodge my pmv august.. gdluck sis jhen,,

      6. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Hi sis Rose kelan k umalis after mo ilodge pmv mo? Di ka inimail ng co mo for medical sa pmv? Panu pag may kulang kang docs nid mo umuwi tapos single entry lng tv mo?

      7. rose :) Avatar
        rose 🙂

        jhen my tv granted july 30 sis.. then august 27 ako nag lodge for my pmv then they send me my acknwldgement letter august 31, 2013.for my medcal and NSO cenomar, sept 4 done my medical…. my case officer emailed me for addtional docs oct 11, 2013.. umalis ako.. papuntang oz october 22, 2013 sis.. yung hiningi nnag case officer ko sis.. di ko cya agad na isend sa emabssy bali i just send nlang dito sa oz kasi ang hiningi niya sa akin is yung NOIM at receipt for my medical dinala ko yung resibo ko and i send it to courier.. sis.. f ever yung case officer mo asking for ur addtional docs and nasa oz ka.. puede mo nman yan i provide pag uiw mo… gaya ni ms mojs.. yung case officer niya asking for addtional docs.. saka lang niya yung ipapadala pag uwi niya….f ever u have a mutile visa sis.. hinayin mo muna ang acknowldgeent letter mo sis and sa atin ka na din pa medical. pag tapos na.. puede kana bumalik sa oz.. pag may addtional docs.. email mo yung case oficer.. mo f puede ba scan or hindi.. depende kasi sa case officer.. ako pala sis nag email ako sa case officer ko sinabi ko sa kanya na nsa oz ako ngayon.. i also send her my flight details kong kelan yung balik ko.god luck sis jhen hope it helps..:) god bless sis.

      8. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Thanks sis Rose s info. Balak ko kc maglodge sa nov. 5 ng pmv at tv sana bago mag december 20 matapos lahat i mean medical, additional docs na hingiin ng co. Kc dec. 20 ko balak bumalik ng oz. Buti sau after nila marcv application mo ang bilis lng inimail ka nila agad for medical at additional docs wala pa 1month. Thanks uletsis

    2. siddd Avatar
      siddd

      thank you so much mojs… 238 6053 ni??on 2 ra sa unahan??,,naa ra ko cebu ,,,thank u again

    3. rose :) Avatar
      rose 🙂

      jhen wa la yun.. mabilis lang nman nila isend sa you yung for medical sis.. 1 week, or 5 days… send mo lahat docs sis.. para wla ka nang addtional docs.. oo ngah/ eh!. tahnkgod mabilis lang sa akin la pa 2 months may co na ako.. anaway god luck sa atin sis.. nasa pinas ka na ba? godbless sis

      1. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Sis Rose dito pa ako oz sa monday pa uwi ko pinas then hopefully tuesday makapaglodge ako ng tv at pmv para makabalik agad s oz hehe. May nabsa ako comment dito na may cut off ng lodging of tv applicatiob application sa nov 15 ata. Kaya medyo napaaga paglodge ko. Totoo ba yun?

  5. mojs Avatar
    mojs

    Hi rose, yes they ask some additional documents and I will submit when I get back to the Phils in few weeks. I am doing fine here, busy sometimes because if trhe chief in the Restaurant is day off I do the cooking, I am learning and when I cooked the lumpia and fried rise filipino style, oh they all love it and asking before i leave they want me to make more,still a little cold here in melbourne 17degrees and windy, my f said he want me to stay but i want to go home,I really do miss my son. keep in touch rose, sorry i dont have fb. God Bless

    1. Amber Avatar
      Amber

      Hi ms. Moj
      Pwede ba ako magatanong sayo? Anu ung inaplyan mo na visa is it partner visa? If yes anu ung mga requirements na pinasa mo? Need some help here sis.. Thank u so much in advance

    2. rose:) Avatar
      rose:)

      hello mojs!. ok lang kakauwi ko lang galing city kasama cila dessy ana marie sa city at c jifa and marie.. sa wakas nagkita na din kami then may na meet din kami Filipina then.. sis anu2x ba ang mga additional docs na hiningi sayo mojs? sa akin kasi ms mojs noim naming at receipt.. then I send it to express post… magaling ka pala magluto ms mojs, wow ha!.. dami siguro customr mami miss sa luto mo ms mojs pag uwi mo…ok lang sis akala ko kasi may fb ka.. anway sis ingat ang god bles tama subrang amig talaga dito sis.. last time wen I came here sumer nw spring hwmuch more pag winter.. hahahah anaway god bless sis gdluck sa atin and ingat

  6. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Mga sis sa mga nag apply ng partner visa anu mga sinubmit nyo na requirements. Please need some help here..

  7. grace Avatar
    grace

    hi sis angel how are you now?

  8. Kc Avatar
    Kc

    Hello po ok lang po ba hindi round trip bibilhin ticket ko 3months tv visa ko… Help me guys

    1. Nina Avatar

      Hindi ka papayagan ng immigration sa Pilipinas na umalis ng bansa na walang return ticket, unless mag migrate ka na.

      1. Kc Avatar
        Kc

        Thank you miss nina…. Miss nina tanong ko ulit , may 3months tv visa po ako na grant po nong october 24 start na ba yun sa counting sa 3months ? Godbless u mis nina

    2. Emie21 Avatar
      Emie21

      Hello Kc…….. ung start counting ng 3 months tv mo sa araw na darating ka sa aussie,

    3. antonia Avatar
      antonia

      hi Sis kc…ako pumunta dto hinde nka round ticket pero wala akong nging problima..pero nasa sayu un kung anu mging desisyun u..

      1. Kc Avatar
        Kc

        Hello sis antonia…. Thank u so much…. Natatakot ako byahe mag isa… Hindi pa nga ako naka bili ng ticket sis…godbless u sis

      2. Kc Avatar
        Kc

        Sis antonia ano pa ba hihingin ng immigration sa airport sa pilipinas pag alis mo punta sa aussie? Flight ko kasi bukas sis binilhan ako ng ticket sa mother ng husband ko… Tv visa ako sis…. Help me sis… Thank u sis

      3. antonia Avatar
        antonia

        sis kc sorry ha now lng ako open sa website nto…madalas ako sa fb or Skype kc…sorry d ako nkareply agad…

  9. mojs Avatar
    mojs

    hi Amber.you can have a look on australia immigration website you find all the documents needed and requirements, try thishttps://www.migrationexpert.com.au/family_visa/spouse_visa/online_assessment/?mxid=06DFC55DC2634157/australia%20spouse%20visa%20requirements/26604615132/0//e/AA5265687F4590C7/c&gclid=CPzA1oH0u7oCFYMopQodAhsAnw

  10. Kc Avatar
    Kc

    Hello rose kumusta kna? Rose tanong ko lamg ano yung VEVO? Grant kasi ako ng 3months sa tv visa wala pa akong ticket

    1. Kc Avatar
      Kc

      Hello everyone sino po dito under in tv visa sa brisbane sa mag byahe ds month wala kasi akong kasama mag flight…. At ask ko po ano mura na ticket , wala pa kasi ako ticket…. Help me guys….. Ito yung no. Ko 09164904686 ….. Godbless u alll

    2. rose :) Avatar
      rose 🙂

      kc dw yang vevo kasi.. doon nakaindicate ang tv natin .. ervytime we check in yan kasi ang una nila hanapin sa pc… nairnig ko lang nman yan about vevo noong pag lodge ko ng tv ko.. narining ko lang sa girl from via na granted yung tv niya pero wla sa vevo yung status niya.. kaya kinabahan ako kaya pag uwi ko search ko tlaga agad sa vevo merun nman.. wag kang mag alala kc.. ako ngah noong na grant yung tv ko.. last july sepetmber palang ako naka kuha nang ticket congrats kc and enjoy ur holiday

  11. grace Avatar
    grace

    hi sis kc lapit na alis mo goodluck sis.

    1. Kc Avatar
      Kc

      Thank u mga sis…… Godbless u

  12. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    Hello po.. Pwede po ba ako mag ask about sa mga nag apply ng tv na unemployed tapos na approve? Panu po nilagay nyo na reason? Sana po may makatulong sa akin. Tsaka po 5900 po ba talaga ang fee and deadline of submission of application for this holiday season is until 8 nov?

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose 🙂

      hi! louise ako unemployed ako sis.. ang ginawa ko gumawa ako nang intenet letter at family ko yung reason ko..gdluck sis

      1. Jen Avatar
        Jen

        Hi rose! 🙂 Ok lang ba patingin ako ng copy ng letter mo just for reference? My e-mail address is jenalyn_monge@yahoo.com
        I have the same situation kasi at hindi ko alam paano gumawa. I hope you could read this. Thank you so much.

    2. PJ Avatar
      PJ

      hi Louise…saan mo nalaman na sa nov 8 na deadline for submission ng application? aaaply din kac ako and now pa lng ako gather mga docs naming. thanks!

  13. soul Avatar
    soul

    hello po may pupunta mga taga Melbourne dito? pupunta po kami next year nang baby ko…sana makapagmeet din nang mag filipina don na mababit…kukuha palang ako nang visa kasama bb ko,,sana madali lang TV lang naman..

  14. Kc Avatar
    Kc

    Sis rose so pwede ko inquire sa vevo about sa tv visa ko…. Thanks u sis ha…. Take care always sis rose…. Godble

    1. rose :) Avatar
      rose 🙂

      kc yes sis pueding puedi ka mag inquire sa vevo for ur tv sis.. type mo lang yung visa no mo sis.. basta alam mo yan sis.. god bless din sis

      1. Kc Avatar
        Kc

        Sis rose thank u ha…, sana mag kita tayo soon

      2. Kc Avatar
        Kc

        Sis rose hindi ko pa type yung visa grant no. Ko sis subra ng isang no. Pano to sis bukas na alis ko hindi ko man lang na inquire sa vevo yung visa ko…. Ok lang ba sis? Help me sis rose

  15. PJ Avatar
    PJ

    Hello everyone,

    Ask ko lng kung meron ba dito mga kasissie na nagrant ang tv ng anak nya even without d travel consent from father? hiwalay po kac ako and no contact na w my ex. and invite kami ng bf ko to spend Christmas holiday sa oz.pls share naman po

    1. Mels Avatar
      Mels

      Hi sis, download mo yun Form 1229 and give ka proof na ikaw ang may responsibility sa anak mo for several years. Gawa ka na rin ng intent letter sis saying you don’t have communication with your ex.

      1. P J Avatar
        P J

        Hi sis Mels, ano2x sample ng proof na ako na ang may responsibility sa anak ko for several years? medyo natataranta na ako kac im still gathering my requirements and ive heard na till nov 8 lng ang last acceptance ng application for xmas holiday travel 🙁

        pls help..salamat

      2. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Meron lang ako Affidavit of Separation in fact na pinakita na binigay ko rin last yr. Kasi di pa tapos annulment namin,in process na. Di ko rin masyado magets kung anu ipakita na proof don,basta pinakita ko lang un certificate from the school na nagsasabing nag aaral sya don,kasi March pa naman kmi punta

      3. PJ Avatar
        PJ

        Good that u got an Affidavit of Separation in Fact. Actually meron din syang signed undertaking…nakasulat dun na separated in fact kami kaso madami kac nakasulat dun like arrangement naming sa house pati sa bata and support pro d naman nangyari un kac after nun eh d na nagpakita ang mokong..ok lng naman sa akin…hay kahirap noh..by d way…pwd malaman how much ung annulment mo?..ay do u have ym para dun tau usap sana 🙂

      4. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        Hi PJ, sis kelan ka maglodge and kelan travel dates mo..baka magkasabay tau..sana grant tau..good luck sa atin sis..pareho tau problema pala 🙂

      5. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        Sis Mels….aaply din kac ako tv para sa anak ko….aside doon sa Form 1229 kailangan pa rin ba ung Affidavit of Consent to Travel galling sa father ng anak ko? Salamat!

      6. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Yes sis,kailangan ng consent letter from the father of ur kid. Kakaapply ko rin lang ng tv with my son. Ok lang naman na email nya sayo ang consent letter. May kakilala ako na di na nagbigay ng consent letter pero naapprove. Pero ako,nagbigay ako ng consent letter with his 2 government id para lang complete. Its up to u sis. Good luck.

      7. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        ganon bah….ung consent letter bah e kailangan naka notarized sis or simpleng letter lng talaga?

      8. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Pwedeng nakanotaryo,pwde din hindi. Its up to u daw sabi sa customer service. Ako pinanotoryo ko para sure. Kelan ka mag lodge sis?

      9. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        Nextweek sana sis kac sa Monday pa mag email ng scanned copy ng docs c bf kaso ung travel consent d ko naisip na kailangan un…ds week ko lng naasikaso kac nabasa ko ditto na nid pala un…kinontak ko c ex (omg after 4 years nag usap kami) and its disappointing na wla xa pakialam at ang dami nya alibi para d makapagpirma kaya nakakainis xa and worried ako. 🙁

      10. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Ikaw na ang gumama ng consent letter tapos email mo sa kanya,sabihin mo pirmahan nya at padalhan ka ng 2 scan copy ng id nya sis. Or if talagang ayaw nya,gawa ka ng intent letter na saying wala na kayo communication ni ex and ikaw naman ang nagtake full responsibility sa anak mo.

      11. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        salamat sis mels..cguro subukan ko xa kontakin till Monday. kung sakali na d pa rin xa makikipagcooperate gawa nlng ako ng intent letter total madami na rin kami travel ASEAN countries na kaming dalawa lng ng anak ko. Ako na lng rin pipirma sa form 1229. 🙂

      12. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Form 1229 ikaw talaga pipirma don sis

      13. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        u mean sis eh kahit na magbibigay ng letter of consent c ex eh ako lng talaga pipirma sa 1229? kala ko kami talaga dalawa 🙂

      14. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        sis bale 2 form 1419 ba ung sinubmit mo, isa sa iyo and isa sa anak mo?..tapos ung manager’s check is dapat bah nakaseparate or pwd naman na isang MC nlng para sa n ung dalawa? 11800.00 ba ung amount ng MC mo or tig iisang 5900.00 na MC?..sensya ka na ha medyo natataranta na kac ako kac nagset na pala ng deadline ang embassy na till nov 8 nlng angacceptance ng tv for xmas holiday. salamat!

      15. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Yes sis,tag isang form kayo ng anak mo. Un mc pwde mo ipagsama tulad ng ginawa ko, 11,800. Aside don,may babayaran pa na lodging fee na 700 each,kaya magdala ka ng 1400 sis. Paid to Australian Embassy ang mc mo.

      16. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        sis mels kelan ka naglodge and kelan pala travel dates nyo ng baby mo? saan ka rin sa oz?

      17. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Oct 23 ako naglodge ng tv namin ng anak ko sis. March pa naman kmi punta pero gusto ko na kasi na walang aalahanin pa. Sana magrant. Nakapunta na ako last yr,pero this time kasama ko na anak ko. Sa Perth kami dati, nxt yr sa Karratha kami. Kaw sis? 1st time mo ba?

      18. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        Mabuti ka pa…actually ako gusto ko ganon din..ayaw ko ung last minute pro c bf kac matagal magbigay ng docs nya. He s thinking na ok lng naman kac last year eh mid nov din ako naglodge. pro iba kac ngayon kac kasama ko anak ko.

        yes sis, last December eh nasa oz din ako…sa Sydney ako sis pro magvacation dw kami 2 weeks sa gold coast..sana makahabol ako sa pag apply and sana ma grant kami 🙂

      19. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        Parehas pala tayo sis. Dec din ako andon sa oz at ako lang,ngayon kasama ko rin anak ko 🙂

      20. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        salamat ha medyo pareho tau ng situation pala…pro at least buti ka pa kac nakaumpisa na…may fb ka ba or yahoo messenger….para chika2x tau dun sometime 🙂

      21. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        My fb melsunlimited@yahoo.com sis. Cge chika tayo minsan 🙂

  16. sang Avatar
    sang

    Guys please help..bka may alam kayo best and safe way to send money from australia to pinas. Nasa mines kc friend ko ngwwork and walang western union dun. SOmetimes it takes a month bago sya umuwi sa city..

    1. antonia Avatar
      antonia

      good evening sa mga sis ko dtong mgaganda!!

  17. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    MGa sis confused ako dito. Is this different from the one with 1419 application?

    Visitor visa (Subclass 600) Sponsored Family stream – Cut off date for December holiday period

    Due to the high number of applications that we receive over the Christmas period, lodge your Visitor visa – Sponsored Family stream application by Friday 8 November 2013 to allow time for processing. Your application will be processed according to date of lodgement. We will not provide progress reports on your application for 42 days following lodgement.

    1. Pat Avatar
      Pat

      Hi Louise..yes form 1419 subclass 600(visitor visa-tourism stream)…sis saan mo to nakuha na announcement?

      1. Pat Avatar
        Pat

        ay kung sponsored family stream eh form 1418 ang form…ang tourist stream s 1419 ang form so ibig sabihin d xa kasama sa may deadline?..tama kaya analysis ko…worried din kac ako.

  18. jjbelle Avatar
    jjbelle

    my bf used to work in the mines sa port hedland. ung western union prang sa post office ata meron sya. try nyo lng.

  19. jjbelle Avatar
    jjbelle

    the november 8 deadline is for Family Stream Visa lodged in Australia.

  20. Mels Avatar
    Mels

    Hi sino dito naglodge ng tourist visa application around Oct. 23? Natanggap niyo na ba ang grant visa niyo? Ako, im still waiting pa.

  21. grace Avatar
    grace

    hi sisters!

  22. joy Avatar
    joy

    Hi, ako last Oct 21 pa nag lodge and up to now wla pa din ako decision for the TV

    1. Mels Avatar
      Mels

      May kakilala ako na Oct 21 din naglodge,yesterday natanggap na nya grant visa nya. Hopefully dis week malaman na natin un sa atin 🙂

  23. joy Avatar
    joy

    hi ako nmn nun oct 21 ng lodge and up to now wla pa din ako result.sana mak grant ako kasi plan ng bf ko 1 month ako sa house nya sa gold coast.

    1. Mels Avatar
      Mels

      I’ve lodged my TV application on Oct. 23. Didn’t receive a text from the embassy but checked on via.ph for the status. It says they received it on Oct. 24 and processing already. Today I received a call from the Australian Embassy, asking me if it’s my son’s first time to travel abroad, if he is living with me and if i have the full custody of my son, and if my ex, my son’s dad, is aware that we are going there. She said she will call him to check. I said sure. So she called my ex and asked only 2 things, if my son is living with me and if he is aware that we are going to oz. So he said yes. I hope I’ll receive the good news tomorrow. Hope it’s granted.

      1. Mels Avatar
        Mels

        update: just received a text from Air21 that it will be delivered today. Fingers crossed. Hope good news 🙂

  24. Mels Avatar
    Mels

    Yehey!!! just received my visa grant notice today 🙂

  25. joy Avatar
    joy

    wow galing naman ako mel up to now wla pa din ako narerecieve na txt from air21 di rin natawag sa akin ang embassy. sana malaman ko na din result ng visa ko.

  26. Stuart Avatar
    Stuart

    Hi, my girlfriend is from the phils and we were lucky enough to get a 3 month tourist visa and she recently visited australia for just under three months, re turning just over a week ago. Dead ring her stay my father passed away., and with Christmas coming soon my family and I were wanting to invite her back for around two weeks over the Xmas period. I have heard that May be too early and will be denied. She has a full time job that she has returned to and will continue her employment after the Xmas period. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. S.S

    1. ivydels28 Avatar

      I am sure it will be granted as long as you have all the documents needed as a sponsor for her as usual documents from the first she used. The reasonable introduction for you of inviting her as well to spent time with your family spending Christmas for your girlfriend her in Australia. Her documents as well are the same to submit like employment certificate, payslip and copy of passport, etc. Like me it’s my 4th times here as tourist in Australia and same same documents submitted from the first only invitation letter to reason out of coming back here spending more time with partner, getting to know more and more sightseeing.

      1. Stuart Avatar
        Stuart

        Thanks very much for your kind reply . Glad you have had four visits to oz

    2. Mels Avatar
      Mels

      Hi stuart. Better to apply early. Last yr i lodged my application october and got my grant visa nov 1,and spent chrismas and new yr with my bf in oz. As long as ur gf have complete requirements,she will be granted. Important is u provide invitation letter saying that u will sponsor and shoulder all the expenses while she visits u. Provide stat dec from friends or family saying that ur relationship is genuine and want to grow more. Good luck 🙂

      1. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Hi Mels ask ko lng pwede ba 1 way lng ung ticket ko papunta oz? Ung visa ko kc multiple entries tapos walang nakalagay na no furthe stay.

      2. rose :) Avatar
        rose 🙂

        hello jhen naka lodge ka na for ur pmv sis?.. buti kapa binigyan nnag multiple ako single entry lang pero ok nalng din un.. ako kasi sis before ako aalis papuntang oz, nag emal ako sa embassy to let them know na, pupunta ako sa oz at i send also my flight details.. then yun after 2 days sis nag email sila sa akin.. na may co na ako sis kahit wala pa 2 months at nanghingi sa akin nang additional docs.. a good thing is.. nag email ung co nang additiona docs, na kahit wala pa ako sa oz.. kasi f ever she ask me add docs eh! nasa oz na ako eh single entry lang ung tv ko.. pero di ko agad2x na ipadala sa co ko ung add docs, sis kasi yung hingi niya doon ko dapat kunin sa australia.. kaya pagdating ko sa oz.. my f and ipumunta kami sa city para kumuha nang docs na hiningi sa co ko. then pinadala namin.. sa embassy manila express post at ung.. sis.. nag email ako f na receive na ba nila ung docs na pinadala namin.. at nagreply nman cila agad2x at ung na receieve na nila sis..

        kaya sis before ka pumunta dito email mo ang embassy send them ur flight details sabihin mo na pupunta ka sa oz using tourist visa… about sa ticket sis.. 2 way kasi lagi ang tickit na kkinuha ko.. sa case mo sis.. since multiple ka.. up2u sis.. pero much better sis.. 2 way nlang kunin mo para di ka magkaproblema sa immigration.. besides sis.. 20 dollars lang naman ang rebooking sa singapore airlines sis..di ko lang alam sa other airlines.. singapore lang ung alam ko kasi singapore ako lagi eh!.. kong gusto mo mag rebook change date month ang uwi mo 20 dollars lang ung rebook sis..tawag ka lang sa singapore airlines then.. u can rebook pay lang ung f mo using his card… then puede kadin mag apply nang pmv mo onshore dyan sa austalia kasi wla kang no further stay sa condition sa tv mo…

        god bless sis and have a safe trip ingat 🙂

      3. jhen Avatar
        jhen

        Hi Sis Rose nakapglodge na ako ng pmv ko last nov. 5 kinabukasan paguwi ko ng pinas. Pinagsabay ko ilodge pmv at tv. After 2 days nagemail embassy sakin for additional docs at medical for pmv pero wala pa daw ako co. Tapos na ako medical pero urinalysis sa wednesday pa kc kakatapos lng mens ko nung nagpamedical ako wait daw after 5days bago paurinalysis. Additional docs naipasa ko na rin sis. Balak ko pumunta oz sa fri or sat after my urinalysis.
        Thanks sa info sis, wala pa ako co kaya di ko alam if inform k sila aalis ako.pero sabi mo nga magemail ako so baka monday magemail ako.

        Sa tv ko sis multiple entries ako tapos wala no further stay so pwede ako maglodge ng tv dyan sa oz 2 weeks bago maexpire tv ko tama ba?ang concern ko lng sis about ticket ko one way kc balak namin ni f kc balak din namin lumabas aus then balik then. If one way kunin ko sis pwede naman guro iexplain sa immig na multple entries ako at lalabas kami aus soon para magbaksyon. Thanks sis

  27. ivydels28 Avatar

    from Perth… just miss the conversation of here… hope all guys are doing great…

    1. marjorie Avatar

      hi po pwede po mag tanung? i was denied last september 2013 kasi kulang daw sa docu. ngayun po plano po ng ate ko kunin ilit ako. tourist visa daw po 3months. ano po buh kailangan ko para ma approved po ung visa? unemployed po ako. at hindi pa po nakka punta sa ibang country.. may possibilty po buh ma approve po? wala din po akong bank account .. plsss po. advice lng po

      1. J Avatar
        J

        importante sa kanila na may strong ties ka sa pilipinas para cgurado na genuine tourist ka talaga at d ka pupunta sa oz for work or mag tnt….medyo mahirap on ur part kac wla ka work dito and wla ka rin business…pag me anak ka and family ..yan pwd mong maging strong evidence na babalik ka talaga ng pinas….but dnt lose hope..just keep on trying…kung talagang genuine tourist ka..d embassy will know.

  28. marjorie Avatar

    before po kasi nag bigai po ako ng leave letter from my employer. im a teacher po kasi. pero hindi parin po na grant… ngaun po nag stop mona ako mag teach..

    1. J Avatar
      J

      d rin kac minsan sapat yan..kac tinitingnan nila f matagal ka na ba talaga sa work mo ..tinitingnan din nila ung security of tenure….basta be honest ka lng sa kanila..madami naman naapprove na wla din work…pagmay kahinahinala kac sa application mo so parang d talaga nila ginagrant…like for example…kng ang work mo eh nasa tax accounting dept ka and ang target date ng vacation mo eh between jan-march…so medyo magduda cla kac yan ung peak season sa taxation so sa tingin ko ganun un….so I think d talaga ang rason eh sa may work ka o wala…depende yan kung ma-convince mo cla at wla kahina-hinala sa application mo….apply ka lng uli and be honest n everything and pray harder na magrant tv mo…titingnan yan nila maigi application mo kac denied na ung una mo eh.

      1. J Avatar
        J

        ay d ko napansin ..nasulat mo pala na teacher ka…public school bah or private?..mas may security sa work f public maski few years ka pa lng …so ang vacation tym ng mga teacher s april-May or 2 weeks na Christmas vacation…so itaon mo dun ung leave mo..kac f magbakasyon ka na may pasok pa eh d magduda talaga…mag isip cla na d importante sa u ung work mo..so may possibility na mag-awol ka and maghanap work /tnt sa Australia….pro marj…opnion ko lng ito ha..d ko naman sinasabi na tama ako..basta try lng ulit and b honest.

  29. shelly Avatar
    shelly

    hi, to those have just applied recently like this year lang. marami ba nakakuha ng multiple entry visa? im just gathering all the docs now and apply soon as everything is complete. this is my second time. im really aiming to get a multiple entry kase im going sa june and beack again sa october.

  30. jan queenly catoto Avatar
    jan queenly catoto

    hi po..its my first time to apply for a visa to australia as a tourist..i really need your guidance as well as your advice..especially in processing my visa..i visited some agency…and they asking for a payment agad…pls tulungan nyo po ako sana…thnks po

    1. shelly Avatar
      shelly

      hi jan, u dont need an agency, its going to cost u a lot. almost everyone here processed thier visas on their own.

      gather mo lng all your docs sis, once done call the embassy for pick up or go to via center in alegro for walk in application.

      i’ll be happy to email u the list of docs i submitted to the embassy before, it might help.:) post ur email nlng sis:)

      1. Daisy Avatar
        Daisy

        Hi shelly,can i please ask your help?Hindi ko talaga alam paano fil apan ang forms.Ayaw kong magkamali and also this is the first time that i’ll try to apply a tv na ako lang kasi lage nalang agent mahal naman.Please help.Sample will be really appreciated sis.???? Hehe.Help naman. shine061290@yahoo.com is my email.Thank you ng madami.

      2. marlina Avatar

        hi shelly can you help me too? i really need a help so bad.. kc to times nah ako nag apply ng tv tapos refused parin.. here’s my email..lynelentorio@yahoo.com thanks and advance..God bless

      3. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        @ MARLINA, pm sent……God bless

    2. marjorie Avatar

      hi po mag kano po buh talaga ang laman ng manager’s check
      ? 5900 po buh o 5600?

      1. Belle Avatar
        Belle

        5600 sis 🙂

      2. marjorie Avatar

        salamt belle, kailanagn buh na hand written ung intent letter?

    3. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      Hi Queenly, just send me email and i will help you.
      nice808@gmail.com
      God bless

  31. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    i Shelly I am planning to apply for tv before November can u pls send me the list of requirements or docs needed?heres my email annmizer@gmail.com Tnx a lot

    1. shelly Avatar
      shelly

      hi ann,

      email sent:)

      1. Ann Gittins Avatar
        Ann Gittins

        musta kna Shel?di kna tlga nagbalik sa FB…kinasal na kmi nung 11,thanks tlga sa tulong mo at sa Forum na to:)

  32. shelly Avatar
    shelly

    hi girls,

    im applying my visa at via tomrw, first time ko mag apply don. apart from handling fee na 700, is there any other additional charges? thanks so much:)

  33. gina Avatar
    gina

    Hello ask ko lang mga sister,4 months pa lang kami magkakilala ng bf ko sa oz..dito kami nagkakilala sa pinas he is inviting me to visit him in oz.he will provide all my expenses.ask ko lang my chance kaya na mgrant visa ko kahit na saglit lang kami.we had a pics with my office mates na kasama namin siya nagdinner and with my friends.

    1. imieface Avatar
      imieface

      Of course sis bsta submit mu ang complete documents..

    2. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      Hi gina, good evening!!!!! send me email at nice808@gmail.com
      i will help you…… God bless

  34. Julieta B Baldo Avatar
    Julieta B Baldo

    Ang anak ko ay balk mag punta dyan Australia para bisitahin Nya ang step sister Nya papaano ba ang Gagawin ksi gusto sya invitation nag knya partner at kng ano papeles NA dapat I padala dto sa pinas invitation at supporting papers ba pwede bang malaman kng ano ano papeles NA kailangan

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      Hi Julieta B baldo, just send me email nice808@gmail.com
      i will help you.

  35. Helenitzkie Avatar
    Helenitzkie

    Hi, i applied for TV but sadly na refuse ako, i provided funds amounting to atleast 300k, with 5yrs work tenure at a hospital and will be funded by my friends who are citizens. I dont have previous travel history as one of reasons of refusal,.im thinking na hndi lang ako snwerte sa nag asess sakin and im planning to reapply again this month, do you have other tips for me that might help? Re additional docs to provide. Thanks!

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      Hi Helenitzkie, good evening !!!!! pag ng apply ka ng tv wala nmang ni required na show money ang importante lang na completo ang mga documents mo. cge lang try kalang ulit… pls. send me email at nice808@gmail.com
      cge wait ako sa email mo.ty

    2. marlina Avatar

      i refused twice din, iwan ko lang kung bakit.. ginawa namin lahat but still not satisfied complete nman doc ng bf ko.. at sa akin din.. pero meron paring kulang sa kanila iwan ko lang kng anu..

      1. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        hi marlina, same tayo aku din 2 times akung na refused…..pru ung 3rd application ko na grant na…..
        send me email at nice808@gmail.com
        i will help you….God bless

      2. Helenitzkie Avatar
        Helenitzkie

        Yeah, nakaka frustrate lang minsan. Try nalang tayo ulit! Mahal man application fee, mas mahal parin ang regrets hehe

      3. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        @ marlena, pm send…..ok lang yan,,,,, basahin mo msg ko …… cge God bless

      4. Helenitzkie Avatar
        Helenitzkie

        May interval ba ng months na dapat iobserve in between application filing kapag narefuse? And also, immail back ba nila ang docs na pinasa ko before?

    3. cecil Avatar

      hi helinitzkie do u have sponsor?dahil kung wala ang gusto nila ang pera mo sa bank is 500k.nag aply din ako ng tourist visa last august but thanks GOD NA GRANTED NMAN EVEN WALA AKO WORK.ang sinubmit ko lng passport ko nbi saka b certificate ko the rest the docs of my bf.
      wala din ako previous history wala p ako work that’s y I didn’t expect na ma grant visa ko.

      1. Helenitzkie Avatar
        Helenitzkie

        Yeah, may sponsor ako and stated sa letter na they will support my stay kaso parang pinag initan ng evaluator ung funds ko. Saying something like whether its personal money or family savings. Plus im single with no kids kaya daw they refused.

      2. marlina Avatar

        good for u cecil, buti un lang sinabmit mo.. tapos na grant kana… anu doc sinabmit sa bf mo..

      3. marlina Avatar

        pareho tayo ng story Helenitzkie

      4. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        @helenitzkie, wala naman ni required ang immi re show money, ok lang kahit wala kang anak….
        sa intent letter mo sabihin mo na babalik ka sa pinas bago ma expire visa mo, mag send kana lang nang family pictures nyo kasi ako dati ung lang ang ginawa ko, sa sponsor ko walang problema ang sa aking lang kulang ang evidence ko kaya ng send akung nang family pictures at affidavit ng dalawa kung sister.
        send me email at niceblue808@gmail.com
        para matulungan kita…
        cge ingat and God bless

  36. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    Hi everyone.I need help of how to apply for tourist visa to oz coz usually im using an agent and now i want to do it myself but im scared to make mistakes when it comes to filling the documents.I’m from cebu but as of now im in oz please help me.

  37. Ann Gittins Avatar
    Ann Gittins

    Hello po sorry sobrang tagal ko bago nakabalik sa forum na busy po kc ako..thanks po ky Shel and sa forum kc andto na po ako sa Aus and kinasal na rin kmi nung Sept.11 🙂 thank u po

    1. may Avatar
      may

      hi ann congratulations. can i add u as a friend sa fb? can i have your name sa fb? thank u sis.

      1. Ann Gittins Avatar
        Ann Gittins

        Thanks May;) ye sure you can add me..just search my name Ann Gittins 🙂

  38. desiree Avatar
    desiree

    who are applying now, the VIA center was moved to Ecoplaza Bldg along Chino Roces still near to the previous Alegro more of information you can call their information hotline 7904900 they call it now VFS Globe, TV fee as of today is pesos5700 with handling fee of pesos620 and if u like a courier addtl of pesos300 for info mga ka applicants
    thanks

  39. rube Avatar
    rube

    Hi po gud eve sa lahat, I have problem po sa tourist visa application ko hindi ko na po eto ma track September 11 ko ini lodge dito sa Cebu,nakatanggap lang aq ng text na na receive na nila September 12 doon sa manila,worried napo talaga aq e,ano po ba ang kailangan kung gawin,I applied for 6months this is my 2 times , first time was granted, sana mai sumagot . ..salamat

  40. Ces Avatar
    Ces

    Hi Mabel, san ka sa sydney sis? I’m from Sydney too! Maybe we can meet some time. Alis ulit me after new year pa, d2 kc kami spend ng holidays ng hubby ko. Hope to hear from you sis! And good luck sa mga naghihintay ng results. God bless us all mga sissies!

  41. Liza Avatar
    Liza

    Hi po sa lahat! With this blog natulongan po ako dati pano mgprocess ng tourist visa. Im here in Queensland on a tourist visa extension. My bf and I just got married and we are preparing to lodge for subclass 820 hopefully next week. Has anyone here had an experience po mglodge ng documents through online? Nagdadalawang isip po kc ako if sa online me magsubmit or by post. Ano kaya ang mas maganda at madali? Pashare namn po sa experiences nyo pra maenlighten po ako. Maraming salamat in advance.

  42. malou Avatar
    malou

    Hi to everybody! Just want to inquire regarding application of tourist visa. I would like to visit my husband in australia and spend time with him on April during my daughter school holidays. What will be the requirements, forms to use and where to lodge the application. am here in manila. when will be the best time to apply if were goin to travel on april. thank you and more power!

  43. simvel Avatar

    Hi to everybody. Just want to inquire about tv application dating ofw ako at walang work Sa ngayon my bf want me to visit Australia bago namin iprocess fiancée visa an he will sponsored me may chance po ba ako Na ma grant ang aking visa natatakot ksi ako ma refuse please help me nmn po.thanks an god bless to all

  44. sheila Avatar
    sheila

    hello sis 😀
    ask ko lang po ano mga reasons nyo na ginagamit pag nag aapply ng tourist visa po??reason na babalik po kayo sa philippines?? yung single tapos walang work hindi rin po nag aaral wala din properties..paano po makonvince yung co na genuine talaga ang pag visit sa oz thank u very much sis 😀

  45. mockingjay Avatar
    mockingjay

    Good day everyone, I just wanna ask. galing na kasi ako ng AU b4 with TV I’ve been there 2times na but that was ages ago year 2000. pa I was 19yrs old back then, now I’m 34yrs old and planning to get a TV for the 3rd time, I have a business here and 1 daughter but not married,

    pinadala ko sa Mother ko yung docs thru email and mail. now my Mother lodge my papers yesterday dun na sa AU since nandun naman sya is there Anyway na ma grant yung application ko on or b4 new year this year? and possible ba na mabigyan ako ng Multiple Visa? since this is my 3rd time and I also went back d2 sa Pinas b4 my visa expires or is there any chance na mahirapan akong makakuha ng TV ngayon?

    thanks…

  46. Bubbles Avatar
    Bubbles

    Hello and good day everyone,i got few questions?

    1.I been to AU 4 times yung first and second ay 2 applications at ang huli ay multiple for one year kaso twice ko lang nagamit..Tanong ko ay may chance pa ba mag apply ulit ng Tourist visa for 5th time or may limit ba yun? balak ko kasi doon ikasal.

    .2. Kung di pwede, balak namin mag apply ng Partner Visa kasi 4 years relationship na kami kaso di namin na registered ang relationship sa OZ at no joint bank account /lease agreement, pwede kaya?

    3. Kung di pwede ang 1 and 2. Other possible plans is to get married sa Pinas…How to apply NOIM from OZ to PHL (male) at ano ang procedures nito

    Maraming salamat and Advance Merry Christmas

  47. mie Avatar
    mie

    hello mga sis…sino waiting ng tv these month?

  48. CECIL Avatar

    guys panu ba mag extend sa tv?and and how many weeks before we extend thanks and GOdbless im here in perth now

    1. Rube Avatar
      Rube

      Hi sis cecil,
      Atleast 2 weeks bago mag expire visa mo, pwede tru online ka mag apply ng extensions,pwede din tru post or in person,me nag apply aq extention tru courier kahapon ko lang natanggap yung bridging visa grant notice tru email.

      1. CECIL Avatar

        thank you sis rube sames like my sisters name balak ko kasi this time when i turn back to australia mag extend nlang ako.un din ung balak namin sis bridjing visa nagpakasal na ba kau jan san ka sa aust gang?perth ako sa january end ako babalik or feb 1st wek.

      2. Rube Avatar
        Rube

        Hi sis cecil, andito aq sa withsundays island queensland..

    2. Bubbles Avatar
      Bubbles

      2 weeks before ur visa expires,, u need stat dec and a letter from ur bf or hubby a reason why u extend ur visa, u can send it tru your immi account or by post..

  49. knoll Avatar

    Hi guys, sinong nkatry dito na ngpakasal using TV visa and applied for partners visa after?

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