How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa (2013 edition)

[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 April 2013. This is geared towards applicants who holds a Philippine passport, though the preparation can be applied for other nationalities as well. 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 I can’t answer all your questions. If you ask a question I’ve already answered in the post, I will ignore you.

Australian tourist visa

After almost seven years, I finally have an update to my now epic How to Apply for an Australian Tourist Visa series. I have written two posts on the topic, both garnering over a thousand comments, with one getting over 4,500! I have stopped replying to comments, since I don’t think I’m not the best person to be talking about it, as my knowledge of the visa process is largely obsolete, so the visitors have taken upon themselves to answer each other’s questions, with successful applicants coming back to share their good news and help others. It has become a mini forum of sorts and I have to admit I’m happy it turned out that way. I found it to be a great help when I took another chance to apply for an Australian tourist visa once more.


Before I get to the visa application process, here’s some background about me and my circumstances: I am a Philippine passport holder, and have applied and received a visa from Australia before. I have a valid US Visa, with used tourist visas to Canada, Japan, and Myanmar. I also have more than 70 arrival and departure stamps from various countries, and that’s just in one passport. I am single and have my own company registered with the DTI. I have a bank account and a couple of credit cards, and I have two sisters who live in Australia, one of which is a temporary resident and the other a citizen. My intention to visit was for a short break from life in Manila, and to hopefully visit places I missed during my first two trips to the Australia.

Step 1: Download and read the necessary pages, documents, and forms.

This is very important, I can’t stress that enough. It won’t do to just ask questions without reading these web pages and documents first, because you’ll look like an idiot. Majority of your questions would likely be answered by the information written in these files. All these are available for download at the Australian Immigration website, immi.gov.au, and they are all free.

There is no need to print all of those pages or forms (unless you prefer to read them off the computer), but the one thing you should print is the visa application form. It’s a fillable form, wherein you can type in your answers on the form itself and print it afterwards. If you use Adobe Reader to open it, it will not save the changes to the form, so fill it out only when you are ready to print and submit. However, if you’re using Foxit PDF Reader, it can save the changes to the form, so you can fill it out and edit it later on before printing.

Step 2: Gather the required documents

Page 15 of Form 1419, Part M is actually an application check list. The column on the left lists all the required documents, while the column on the right lists the additional documents you may submit.

Here are the documents I submitted:

  • Certified true copy of the identity page and pages with visa stamps of my valid passport
  • Recent passport photo taken within the last six months
  • Visa application charge in manager’s or cashier’s check

The Australian embassy do not affix visa labels anymore, so there’s no need to send your passport when you apply, unless you specify that you want a visa label. I would have done this, but the label costs AU$70.

Step 3: Gather your supporting documents

Here are the supporting documents I submitted. Remember that this vary depending on your circumstance. You’re not required to submit all of these, but it is advised that you submit as much supporting documents as you can to prove that you can fund your trip to Australia, and that you have a strong reason to come back to the Philippines.

  • Birth certificate printed on security paper
  • Certified true copy of my DTI Registration
  • Certified true copy of my BIR Registration (Form 2303)
  • Certified true copy of my Income Tax Return (From 1701)
  • Certified true copy of the invitation letter from my sister
  • Certified true copy of my sisterโ€™s pay slip
  • Certified true copy of my sisterโ€™s passport bio page and employee ID
  • NBI Clearance
  • Bank statement
  • Credit card statement
  • Itinerary

The Australian immigration require that all photocopied documents you submit are certified true copies. You can do this by going to the Notary Public.

If you look at the form, it doesn’t list the birth certificate as part of the documents needed. I included it anyway, since I have an extra copy. Also, when I called to have my document picked up, they mentioned something about the NSO and I asked if I still need to get another since I already have a SECPA copy. They said I can include my copy instead of getting a new one.

Supplementary reading: How to apply for birth, death, and marriage documents in the Philippines – National Statistics Office (NSO)

The NBI clearance isn’t really required either, but I included it since I have it anyway. I got it because it was required in the previous form, 48R. A medical isn’t required, but you may be required to get one if you are applying for a 6-month visa, or if you’re over 75 years old. The medical is only done through accredited clinics. From what I understand, you have to submit your application and use the reference code the embassy will give you when you go for your medical.

I also included a cover letter [Download sample of intent letter] explaining the purpose of my trip and that I wish to get a multiple-entry visa, since I want to make a side trip to New Zealand. This isn’t really necessary, since the form now asks for your trip’s purpose. You are also asked to provide an itinerary of your trip, though you are not required nor advised to make any bookings until your visa is approved.

Step 4: Buy a manager’s check for the visa fee

The visa fee is AU$115, which is Php 5,100, based on the conversion rate at the time. Please double check the fees and the conversion rate, as this can change anytime. I bought my manager’s check from BDO, since I have an account there. Based on the comments in the previous blog posts, there are banks that would not let you buy a manager’s check if you don’t have an account with them. Best to call and inquire with the banks in your area if they’ll let you buy a manager’s check from them even if you don’t have an account.




Step 5: Lodge your application

Required reading: Where to Apply

You don’t have to go to the embassy to submit your application. There are two ways to submit: you can either call the embassy hotline and have them pick up your documents or submit them in person at the VIA Center.

I opted to go with the call center, since it was summer and don’t want to be away for too long from my electric fan. Calling the hotline costs Php 32 per minute, not including the charges from your network provider, if you are calling from a mobile phone. My phone call took about 10 minutes (which included a long wait for them to finish a spiel, and another wait for an operator to be available), and cost me Php 339.29. If you’re going this route, listen closely at the start of the spiel, because there is an option to skip that and go directly to request for a pick up.

The courier fee for Metro Manila is Php 320, paid directly to the messenger who will pick up your documents. This fee covers both pick up and delivery after your application as been processed.

VIA Center have offices in Makati and Cebu.

Step 6: Wait for your visa

Visa processing takes about ten days all the way to 30 days. I called to have my documents picked up on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. It was almost 5pm when I called, and was told that they have already reached the quota for pick up the follwing day. My documents were picked up on Thursday, April 4. I received a text from the embassy that my documents were received on Monday, April 8.

By the third week of April, I was wondering what’s happening to my application. Someone who commented on my previous post said her application was received around the same time and she already has her visa. I started worrying when someone who submitted a week after I did said she already got her visa grant. That’s when I also found out that the embassy conducts phone interviews.

Apparently, they don’t do this to all applicants, only for those they feel they need to clarify certain answers to the application form. Worry changed to distress when I missed not one, but FOUR calls from the embassy. The first call was to our house phone, and my sister gave them my mobile number since I was out of the house. The first call to my mobile came while I was struggling to get off a packed LRT, so I had to cancel it. The next two came when the phone was in silent mode because I was at an event. You can just imagine how frantic I was.

I ended up calling the number, but it was the consulate’s trunkline number. I was told to just call the visa information number (845 9200). Because I do not know how to follow instructions, I called the hotline instead, and was told to send them an e-mail, which can be found on the immigration website. I sent an e-mail using the contact form there, and did not receive any response.

On May 7, just a day shy of one month since they received my documents, I called the hotline again, after getting no response or call from the embassy. The operator took pity and gave me a number to contact, which is the consulate hotline. I wasn’t able to talk to anybody, but I did get an e-mail address. I sent another e-mail, which again did not receive any response.

I finally got a text on May 14 that my documents have been dispatched to the courier for delivery. It did not mention if my visa was granted or not. My documents came the following day, and I was so relieved that my application was granted. It wasn’t a multiple entry visa, as I was hoping for. The visa was granted on May 10, and since it was a long weekend, it wasn’t dispatched until after election day.

Unlike before, the embassy not just issue visa grant letters for tourists. You need to bring this when you leave Manila, as the local immigration would ask for your visa before they stamp you out of the country. Also, instead of having a one-year validity, my Australian tourist visa is only valid until November 2013.

Supplementary reading: Frequently Asked Question – Australian Embassy Manila

I hope you find this helpful. I would also suggest you check the previous entries, How to apply for an Australian visa and Applying for an Australian tourist visa, because the discussions over there are a great resource, as it have inputs from applicants with different circumstances.

You’re welcome to post your questions here, but please read the entire blog post and read all the documents I linked to before asking. Did you apply for an Australian tourist visa recently? How was your experience?



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7,001 responses to “How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa (2013 edition)”

  1. stella Avatar
    stella

    hi maria this is stella, can u please help me how can i apply for a multiple entry coz this is my 2nd time to apply for a visa and i want to have multiple entry. did u make a letter asking for multiple entry? please help me. hope to hear from u. thank u. keep blessed sis.

    1. rose:) Avatar
      rose:)

      stella , thank you, sis na receive mo ba ung email ko sayo dati about for the requrements pmv mahaba yung mesage ko sayo. i just wonder if na kita mo ung email ko, kasi, nilagay ko lahat doon.. about for pmv, ..

      1. Jo Avatar
        Jo

        Hi Rose, ask kulang sana na kung gaano katagal ang result for fiance visa? pls. reply at kung sino mai alam pls. help me. salamat and God bless

    2. VJ Avatar
      VJ

      Hi Estella. Sharing my experience po, since you’re applying for a TV with multiple entry, do include an itinerary detailing where and when you wish to visit outside or even inside Australia. You don’t need to include confirmed flight details, a draft would do but also make sure to explain why the status is pending. It would be great if you state it in your Intent Letter too. ????

      1. elah Avatar
        elah

        so its ok you dont have itinerary but there a question in your form in part D 26.Is it likely you will be travelling from Australia to any other country (eg. New Zealand, Singapore, Papua New Guinea) and back to Australia?
        No
        Yes Attach itinerary details

        did you said yes or no?

  2. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    i have received my docs from the embassy but there is no result. ano po bang meaning ni toh? wala naman pong nakalagay na letter from them na denied or approved. any similar cases?

    1. Nav Avatar
      Nav

      Dee,try to check, your email,maybe thre is. A. Attached paper,sent,,I. Have try like. That,,also

      1. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        hello Nav, wala rin po akong natanggap na email from them ๐Ÿ™

      2. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        possible ba na mauna ang docs sent thru courier before ang result? and hindi naman lahat ng docs pinadala nila.. im worries kasi wala din akong natatanggap sa email, althought i ticked na i prefer to be informed thru email anuman ang result.. thanks

      3. shelly Avatar
        shelly

        Hi Dee,

        did u apply for tv? kase supposedly original docs and the visa notice should be sent back together. u mentioned its not in ur inbox, have u tried checking other folders like spam or junk etc. just a thought.

      4. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        yes, i did.. wala din naman sa lahat ng possible folders ko sa email. i already sent them an inquiry sana magreply sila agad. Yun nga i wonder bakit ganun ang case sa akin, although di naman lahat ng documents binalik nila.

    2. Anne Avatar
      Anne

      hindi pwde yun dapat sabay, tumawag ka sa embassy…..keep me posted….thanks

      1. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        hindi nman po lahat ng documents na sinubmit ko binalik nila.

      2. dhenji Avatar

        Baka mali e-mail mo Dee
        Call them na lang for sure
        Mga needed docs. Nila kukunin nila
        Then ibabalik nila sayo ung nd or ung original

      3. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        di ko sila mareach… inemail ko nalang. yeap, i think ung di nila kelangan ung binalik nila.. haysstttt… san ba pwede direct line?

    3. Nav Avatar
      Nav

      Dee,here’s the direct,line,, are u in. Manila? 02 757832

      1. Nav Avatar
        Nav

        02 7578320

    4. Nav Avatar
      Nav

      Or. Email thru. immigration.manila_temporary@dfat.gov.au hope,it help,email them right now,thre is elctronic response replying thy got u email

      1. dee Avatar
        dee

        thanks Nav. yep, they acknowledged my email. sana maka reply sila agad. ๐Ÿ™ second week of august ang proposed departure ko. ๐Ÿ™

  3. B Avatar
    B

    Hi po mga sis, sino po nag-paextend po nung tourist visa and send the application thru post? I can’t find any email kasi to get in touch with the immigration here in Adelaide at walang sumasagot sa hotline.

    1. May Avatar
      May

      Hello sis. Nagpa extend rin ako d2 australia thru post rin. Wala p ko natatanggap email nila hanggang ngayon one week na. Ilang araw sa iyo sis? Tnx

      1. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hi May! Ano sinubmit mo? And how.long inapply mo na extension?

      2. May Avatar
        May

        6 months sis. yung katulad ng sinubmit ko dati . Kelan ka nagpasa sa post? Kelan nag email sa iyo for medical. May result ka na ba?

      3. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Wala and hindi pa, pero submit ako 2nd week ng August. Can you update me sis ano result? Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

      4. May Avatar
        May

        Hello sis. Nagsubmit ka na ba ng application thru post at kailan?

      5. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hahaha ito sabi ko -Wala and hindi pa, pero submit ako 2nd week ng August. Can you update me sis ano result? Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚ .

      6. delilah Avatar
        delilah

        Hi May! What do you mean na nag extend ka ng visa? Plan ko kasi mag apply ng extension and my visa will expire end of this month. My flight is on the 27th of this month as well.. Pano ka nag apply ng extension? Pwede mo ba bigay SKYPE address mo or just message me sa skype ko @ mydelbella

        Would be grateful to hear from you, thanks.

      7. May Avatar
        May

        Hello sis.. i2 ang aking skype: may.ann.ilagan
        to fb ko:mayannilagan2@gmail.com

  4. May Avatar
    May

    Hello mga sis nand2 po ako sa Australia for single entry max 3 months and no further stay. Gusto ko mag extend ng 3 months. Ano po fill up form? Thank you po.

    1. B Avatar
      B

      sis same form pa rin 1419 subclass 600 same requirements, intent letter, invitation at financial dox ng sponsor mo etc. u can send it thru post d sila tumatanggap walk in sa immigration. sent my application friday last wk and I have received a letter from them today, may pinapapalitan lang sila na info, may na-mislook ako sa payment. 335 pag dito ka na nag apply

      1. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hi B! Ilang months inapply mong extension and ano nilagay mong reason sa intent letter? I will apply for extension also e.

      2. B Avatar
        B

        sis Hellothere 6mos sis…same form pa rin 1419. pinadalhan nila ako letter kc mali ung sa payment ko.wait ako uli 1wk for the result. msg kita sis on ur email about my letter.pls send me ur email.

    2. B Avatar
      B

      btw san ka pala dito May?

      1. May Avatar
        May

        D2 po ako gold coast. Sis credit card ba gamit para sa payment? Ano ilalagay dun?

      2. B Avatar
        B

        fill out the payment section with credit card info.

      3. Lovely love Avatar
        Lovely love

        Hi sis.. Can I also ask for help kung ano nilagay mo sa intend letter for extension, balak ko din kasi magextend for 6months..taga adelaide ako here is my email love12231987@yahoo.com

    3. VJ Avatar
      VJ

      Hi B. I’m sorry but it’s not clear lang to me. Did you say your visa has the “No Further Stay” condition? Kasi pag ganun, you can’t extend your stay eh.

      1. VJ Avatar
        VJ

        Hala. For May po pala yung message ko. Sorry. ????

      2. B Avatar
        B

        no worries VJ, pag walang 8503 ung visa grant it’s possible to extend. however u can apply to wave conditions 8503 while ur in Australia but limited circumstances lang at depende sa case mo while ur in Australia.

    4. delilah Avatar
      delilah

      I skyped you, May. ๐Ÿ™‚

    5. maria Avatar
      maria

      hi may.mag ask lng aq,ano hinanap sau sa immig.d2 satin ng umalis ikw at ano tanong sau if meron interviee.pasencya kna ha first time ko nervous gusto ko lng magkaron ng idea about sa experience mo..sna reply ka.tnx

  5. May Avatar
    May

    Ahh okay sis. From gold coast po ako. Ano po yung 335? At ano po dinagdag nila payment? Ilang months po extension niyo? At ano po nilagay niyo sa intent letter? Thanks po.

    1. B Avatar
      B

      335 dollars sis ung payment ng visa pag dito sa aus naglodge. sis do u have ym or email? msg kita about my application

      1. May Avatar
        May

        Mahal nman po pla. To po email ko: mayannilagan2@gmail.com. ako nga po pla c May Ann. 3 or 6 months po kayo extension?. Ano po nilagay niyo sa intent letter?.

      2. dhenji Avatar

        Hi B ๐Ÿ™‚ I want to know din what’s your reason for extending your stay kasi
        May plan din ako mag extend ng stay
        Sa Aust. Sa july 15 pa flight ko to Melb.
        And wala akong condition na 8503
        No further Stay same with your TV ๐Ÿ™‚
        Pls. share your reason so I can have my
        Idea ^_^ and yung 6months db may mdcal na ? Here’s my e-mail
        tripolidhenji@yahoo.com.ph thnx ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. B Avatar
        B

        Hi dhenji and May, sent u emails.

      4. Belle Avatar
        Belle

        Hello sis B.. Interested din ako sa reason mo for visa extension hehe…may i know the reasons? Is there some other way i can contact you i dont want to post my email here kasi hehe thanks sis

      5. B Avatar
        B

        Hi Delilah, I am so sorry I’ve just read your post. Super easy lang to apply for an extension. same papers and form u’ve used when u applied for a TV. I’ll talk to u on the email ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    sa vfs nag uupdate naman sila just like this “Visa application, reference number XXXXXXXX has been received at the Australian Embassy Manila on 03/07/2014. Within the period of visa processing time, applicants are requested not to make any attempts to contact the Embassy either via email or call to chase the progress of the visa. The status will be update on the next tracking email. Kindly check again later. Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this e-mail.

    keeping my fingers crossed….

    1. Dee Avatar
      Dee

      Under PIASI pa ang application ko.. submitted june 13

      1. dhenji Avatar

        Hi Dee most of the time if you track
        Your package/docs. On the courier
        Website Like air21 kapag napasa na nila
        Ang application mo sa PIASI
        ayun na ang last update nila
        Not included yung last transaction
        Na naibalik na sayo yung docs. Mo
        Try mo kaya pumunta ng ViA or
        Kung san na yung bagong lodgement office. sa e-mail kasi bhira lang sila
        Magresponse. Ang hirap din kumontak sa knila. Na check mo ba e-mail mo
        Kung tama or baka nagkamali
        Sila ng e-mail. Basta wag ka maubosan pag asa makakamit mo din ung result mo pasaway namn yang rsult. Actually, ako I’ve got something not good to say on my c.o.He did something in my picture taken wherein I was at the beach
        I’m on my bf sa pic.kaya advise ko sa iba piliin yung mga pics na ipapasa.wala lang po share lang.

      2. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        do u mean, ang pagsauli ng docs ay ang pagprocess pa lang ng application? thanks

      3. Dee Avatar
        Dee

        i authorized somebody to submit it for me. wala naman silang sinabi. im from dvo city

      4. dhenji Avatar

        @Dee, isang malaking hindi
        Kapag ibinalik na sayo ang Docs.
        Mo ibig svhin may result kana
        dapat na kasama sa loob ng envelope mo. Grabeh namn yung c.o mo
        Pinahirapan ka pa

      5. dee Avatar
        dee

        na refuse ang application ko. just received the result today. very weak daw ang strong ties ko sa pinas para bumalik.

  7. dhenji Avatar

    Ask ko lang po sino dito ang nadenied on their first tv application tapos na grant nung pang 2nd? Pls reply po need ko lang po info. For my friend pls. Or sino ung denied sa una tska sa pangalawa

    1. delilah Avatar
      delilah

      Hi Dhenji! San ka dito sa Melbourne?

      1. dhenji Avatar

        hi ate Delilah here po Victoria ikaw po?

  8. gie Avatar
    gie

    hi Ms. dee..you may track the status of your application thru the PIASI website,(vfs or VIA)..di ba my reference number na binigay sau, search mo yung website ng VFSglobalwww.vfsglobal.com/australia/philippines/…track mo yung application mo. if nkalagay dun ano status ng application mo.

  9. gie Avatar
    gie

    ms dee, first search mo muna yung status ng application mo kung saan visa centre mo ni lodged in yung application mo. track your application kasi ang sa akin wlang dumating na email, binalik lng nila dun sa vfs cebu yung NBI lng at kasama na ang grant notice, even though i ticked in the application that prefered to be notified thru email. There must be a mixed up with that. yung sau im sure meron na yang decision kasi binalik na yung documents mo. Yun lng ata original and ebabalik nila unless they wont need it. Next step mo na lng gawin is to call the emabassy. Kung email mo lng kasi baka abutin ka ng isang taon. Call the embassy and ask them politely of the status of your application. Kasi kapag binalik na ang documents mo ibig sabihin may decision na yan. so its only a matter of sending it or give them and have them verify your email adress..yun sa akin din it was really a big mixed up bgo ko nkuha yung result.Good Luck dee..but i have a feeling na grant yung TV mo.

    1. Dee Avatar
      Dee

      na refuse ako

      1. dhenji Avatar

        @dee, ganun ba better luck next time
        Try and try lang wag ka mawalan ng pag-asa. Anyway, san mo nahanap result mo?

      2. dee Avatar
        dee

        ngayon lng nila na email. my sister will go to immig tomorrow sa sydney to negotiate

      3. dhenji Avatar

        Ask ko lang what’s your sister’s visa or status at aust.?

      4. dee Avatar
        dee

        student siya… accdg sa sulat from DIBP, wala namang question ang financial sponsorship ng sis ko kahit student lang siya, ang COE ko lang talaga, di sila na satisfy na babalik pa ako ng pinas… accdg naman sa conditions na nakalagay sa immigration, mabloblock ang paginvite ng sis ko for 5 years if di ako babalik ng pinas after the proposed number of months. pregnant kasi sister ko, and she badly needs my help

      5. dhenji Avatar

        Ohhw I see just try again, and provide more proof of strong ties n lng tlga sis
        Wag k mawalan ng pag -asa sis

  10. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    @dee, may i know what docs you submitted?magkano nakalagay sa bankcert, employed ka ba etc?if you want tlaga siguro pwdeng dumaan ka sa travel agency yung may mga tours…

  11. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    @dee, nabasa ko na previous posts mo, hindi ka pala employed pero magkano yung nasa bank cert mo?strong ties ang hinahanap sayo?

    1. dee Avatar
      dee

      im newly employed, yes strong ties. my sister will support naman all finances. wala naman probs accdg sa letter of reason na binigay nila about my sister’s finances. yung reason lang talaga na dapat makabalik ako ng pinas.

      1. B Avatar
        B

        Hi Dee, im sorry to hear. what sort of dox did you submit along with ur application? it doesn’t matter whether you submit a bank cert or not, u r right they will assess the finances on ur sponsor’s status which is ur sister. strong ties means ur relationship with ur family in the Philippines. if u are employed, did u submit a letter from ur company, kasi if ur working in the Philippines its not possible to take a 3-month leave unless u r self-employed, but if ur company allows u to have a long-vacation. Ask them for a Cert. of employment, tell them to state the date kung kelan ung balik mo at work. In my 2-cents they are more persuaded of you staying in Aus than in the Phil lalo na that ur a newly grad. There are chances kasi na naghanap ng work sa ibang bansa. The philippine immig din at naia are also very strict pag newly-grad as much as possible provide documents of returning back. Submit a proof that u have to return to the phils pag tapos na ung visa. U can ask ur guardian or parents to write a letter for u, send any identification of them, like passport, land title..etc. re-apply na lang uli. Keep the faith! goodluck!

      2. May Avatar
        May

        Hello sis.. magiging reason ko po gusto ko celebrate d2 birthday ng bf ko at plano nmin pumunta sa ibang bansa. Gusto ko apply 3 month multiple entry.

        Sis. Nkapagsubmit ka na ba for extension?

      3. B Avatar
        B

        yes May that’s rational but im not exactly sure about going out Aus while ur on a visitor visa, check the form na lng as far as I can remember there’s a question about ur itinerary when visiting Australia. Depends on what country u r visiting they might ask for a copy of ur visa or pag other Asian countries which doesn’t require a visa pwd siguro but to make sure phone them and ask if pwd mag-tour. 131-881 immig number here in aus.

      4. May Avatar
        May

        Hello sis. Sorry ngayon lang kmi nag aayos ng paper for extension. Gusto ko sana hingin copy ng finillupan mo 1419. To email ko: henrimay36@gmail.com

      5. B Avatar
        B

        Hi May, I printed the form out from the website at un din ung pinasa ko sa embassy. sorry I don’t have a copy. Same lang din yan nung first time ka nag-apply since ur applying for an extension ung reason mo iba na rin.

  12. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Hello po sa lahat especially to Rose, I read your comments here before, Nag attend ka ba ng CFO seminar before you fly to Au for your fiance Visa, ano po ba ang mga requirements and address in cebu or contact number or even in manila if anyone knows Please thank you I will be waiting for the info, kailangan ba talaga mag CFO Thanks Mary.

    1. Nav Avatar
      Nav

      hi mary,dto sa cebu naa dapit sa daan na dfa, sa may sto nino church,, be early bfore 7 , just try to inquire frst bfore the day na mag seminar ka, 400,bfore,i dont know mg kano,,na ngayun.

      1. Jo Avatar
        Jo

        Hi Nav, ni apply sd ka ug fiance visa? taga asa ka Nav.? ask lang ko sd nmo bha kabalo ka kung unsay gadugayon ang waiting sa result sa fiance visa? pls. tell me. salamat nav & God bless

      2. Jo Avatar
        Jo

        hi Nav, gud morning! ty sa reply…hala dugay diay ang waiting? asa ka krn naa ka sa oz ? dri sa pinas taga asa ka?

      3. sweetestangel1124 Avatar
        sweetestangel1124

        @nav, hello. i read your replies here and you are also applying for spouse visa correct? can i get your email add? i would like to email you so i can ask questions re spouse visa? thanks.

      4. Nav Avatar
        Nav

        jo. ,,am still here sa pinas, the embassy will not finalise ur apliction if ur not hre sa pinas… tga cebu,ko,

    2. Jo Avatar
      Jo

      Hi Mary & Rose, ask kulang kung gaano ka tagal mg antay ng result 4 fiance visa? pls. reply. salamat

      1. Nav Avatar
        Nav

        hi JO standard daw 1year,,but majority,,, 9 months it ol depnd sa case mo,, dahil,,sa akin,my spouse visa is on final stage my .CO ring me,e finslise,,na dw nya,,gosshh,,tagal,,kaya9months

    3. Nav Avatar
      Nav

      @sweetestangel, yes,,i am applying a prtner migration,last25/11/2014″””, try to add,my email ad,vannezaphillipson@gmail.com,just,paila,,hah,,

  13. Gie Avatar
    Gie

    Dee if i may ask, are u single? Do u have kids? If you have a kid/kids you will have higher chance to be granted with tv. Kung wla namn just elaborate it in your cover letter your strong ties with your family . State like you will really come back becoz you cant be away with your parents for a long time. Then show them documents that support it like title of your home title showing adress that youve been living with them , that is if your single. If your married and have kids naman include ur kids birth cert. re apply ka lng ulit, and this time you have to really make the cover letter very convincing with supporting docs. Hope this helps..good luck..

    1. dee Avatar
      dee

      Im single, and fresh graduate. my sister would like to tour me around as a graduation gift at the same time look after her baby while she’s studying and working. ill try my luck next time. thanks for the support

      1. Precy Avatar
        Precy

        pwede din pala mag sponsor ang mga student visa. akala ko mga australian resident at citizen lng.

  14. maria Avatar
    maria

    hi po sa lahat ng andito.my ask lng po ako,mag aaply po ako ng tourist for 3 months invte aq ng BF q meron po cya kinuha agent pero nsa austarlia cya,ang tanong ko lng pupunta pa po ba ako ng embassy d2 sa pilipinas for interview or bahala n ung agent dun?tnx po!

    1. B Avatar
      B

      hi maria, there’s no interview when applying for a 3-month visa. just submit all necessary documents needed. good luck!

      1. maria Avatar
        maria

        meron po kya posibilidad na makakuha ung agent ko ng visa para sakin punta austarlia?
        salamat sa pag reply.

      2. B Avatar
        B

        if u r using an agent u r only authorising someone to sort out ur papers, submit it to immig and/or to correspond with the immig if u permit ur agent to communicate on ur behalf. Assessment is based on the papers u have submitted to the immig.

    2. Anjeanette Avatar

      Hello maria hope you read this

      Same case as you, my boyfriend in australia will be sponsoring my TV for next year Feb 2015. I will be there for only 15 days because I can’t have long vacation on my work and ipapakilala lang naman niya ako sa family niya, my bf is really busy on his work and he wants me to lodge the application and he’ll just send everything required to approved the TV. But I really don’t know where to start, should I go to the travel agency or go directly to the office in Makati and know the step by step process?????????? Anyone please I’m mejo nalilito kasi thank you

      this is my email canjeanet@yahoo.co.uk

  15. dee Avatar
    dee

    kapag na refuse ba, when ulit maka kapagapply ? thanks

    1. Precy Avatar
      Precy

      http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/600.aspx?AdditionalQuestion1=a%20holiday&=true

      Hi Dee ask ko lng. It says here sa who can sponsor that they should be Australian citizen or permanent residents. Is your sis a resident or citizen? or just in a student visa? Thanks

      1. dee Avatar
        dee

        my sister, on a student visa will sponsor my finances.. I called the embassy, and pwede naman as long as may money ang sister ko.. and ang reason naman for refusal is yung strong ties ko, not my sister’s status in australia. I guess I have to reapply. Thanks for the support

    2. Nav Avatar
      Nav

      hi dee,, its alright,,, dont be sad,,,, anyway, ang batayan sa nag invite sayu,,if he or she is a australian citizen,,(pabiro),,,lol..humanap,,ka muna,,ng,mag sponsor,,na friend,mong aussie,,,big factor,then na may babalikan kah,,like u have business,or letter of leave from ur employer.

  16. shelly Avatar
    shelly

    hi dee,

    i think u can re-apply naman at anytime:) i read through ur post. have u gone out of the country na like asia? i think that will help too. or probably another option would be to stay in ur job for at least 6 months then ask for leave and submit leave letter and coe.

  17. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Got my visa! the lodgement officer called me kanina asking questions.then pag bukas ko ng mail hayun. may email ako saying approve yung visa ko. kaso hindi ko gets..hahaha Visa Stream Tourist Visa Grant Date 09 July 2014 Stay For/Until 3 Month(s) Entries Multiple Last Date to Arrive 09 July 2015 …anong ibig sabihin nito?within one year ba pwde akong magpabalik balik?kaso 3mos lang kada stay?

    1. Precy Avatar
      Precy

      yes sis multiple entry for 1yr. but 3months max stay per pasok. Congrats sis ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Anne Avatar
        Anne

        thanks…im happy kasi approved na xa…..alam mo yung agony of waiting…super fast naman pala….

    2. jianhaley Avatar
      jianhaley

      Hi Anne,

      Just like to ask how many days it took to receive the result of your application from the day you lodge your application? Thanks. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Anne Avatar
        Anne

        2GO got my docs last june 24 eh im from quezon provice then nareceive ng embassy ng july 3 tapos july 9 they called me asking some questions pero hindi ko tinanong status kasi nahihiya ako. then when i checked my mail nung hapon meron na akong email from them na grant notice. july 11 nasa akin na yung mga docs ko. mabilis lang naman

      2. jianhaley Avatar
        jianhaley

        Hi Anne, Thanks for the response..ask ko lang din what sort of question did they ask you? Thanks.

      3. Anne Avatar
        Anne

        yung nasa paper ko rin, kung anong nisubmit mo yun lang din tinatanong. madali lang pati mga 4mins lang.puro dead air nga eh. akala ko hindi approve kasi ndi yung boses parang robot lang.

    3. levi Avatar
      levi

      Hi Anne, ask ko lang panu ka na grant ng multiple visa? pang ilang apply mo ng visa mo na? Ask ko lang din dun sa checklist may question dun na “evidence of intended purpose of travel” Pls help, im about to lodge my VISA application next week. thanks.

      1. anne Avatar
        anne

        Sorry late na reply ko.binagyo kasi kami.first time ko lang nag apply.sabihin m lang ang gusto mong gawin kapag nasa oz kna. Kailangan kasi mapaniwala m sila na susunod ka sa rules nila.

  18. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Hello Ma’am Nina & Ma’am Rose, i just wanna ask kung gaano katagal mag antay ng result for applying fiance visa or PMV? pls. help me.
    thanks & God bless

  19. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    @Nina, thank you so much.your site is so helpful. it made my application so easy. Yun nga lang hindi napprove ang LEAVE ko….KJ

    1. stella Avatar
      stella

      hi anne this is stella, how did u ask for a multiple entry? is this your first time to go to oz? at what strong ties you have to prove to them that babalik ka, just want to know how u did it, its amazing. please help me with my queries. thank u. keep blessed.

  20. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    Hello Nina, hello guys. I just want to clarify kung swan na ba talaga i-lodge ang TV application?
    Background: I’m Filipina, Single. I previously worked as an OFW for 5 years. and came home last March end and just founded a NGO starting May. My co-founder is an Australian. We’re taking a break now, after we completed our pilot project. So, I want to visit Aus too. Currently unemployed. just running the NGO we founded.
    Do you think this would be a problem? Thanks

  21. dhenji Avatar

    Here na po at Aust. Nung friday po me dumating ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. May Avatar
    May

    Hello mga sis.. cno po nag apply ng extension for tourist visa d2 sa australia? Gusto ko po sana humingi ng copy pinillupan niyo form 1419. To po email ko: henrimay36@gmail.com. thank you po

  23. gina Avatar
    gina

    Sana may kasabay ako ng flight dito going to melbourne sa august 26 sa jetstar..stop-over kasi ako sa singapore ng 7hours

  24. BLuE Avatar
    BLuE

    Hi Everyone! sino po ba dito nka pag try mg apply ng PMV na may agent? how long to wait po sa result? pls. reply kung sino mai alam salamat

  25. Nice Avatar
    Nice

    Hello Good morning po sa lahat…sino po ba dito nka try mg apply ng pmv/ fiance visa with agent? how long to wait po sa result? pls.reply po. salamat ….

  26. grasya Avatar
    grasya

    Hi everyone! may I ask what usual documents/requirements you submit for Tourist Visa Multiple Entry (3 months)? I have COE & Leave Letter what questions do immigration officers here in Manila usually ask about work? Do I need to include an ITR, what if I don’t have one from my current employer? I am planning to attach a 100K bank statement will this be enough? bank statement from my sponsor my mother AU citizen and I their Cert, True Copies of passports. Invitation Letter saying they will take care of all expenses but I also have my own money in Commonwealth bank not a lot tapos I got denied for TV last year kasi raw I have other intentions not only vacation, so pinalitan nila mami yung invitation letter plus this time I just want to make sure na strong na yung case ko to be granted a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa…please help, I need to make it right this time para makasama ko na mami ko they are old. Appreciate any response & God bless all!

  27. dee Avatar
    dee

    I just want to know sa mga naapprobahan ng TV, ano ba ang reason niyo for strong ties in the philippines, and if its not too personal, how much money do you have in your bank account to convince them?

    Thanks.

    1. Jet Avatar
      Jet

      i also got denied last month. Sabi insufficient funds and strong family ties. 170k lng napresent ko s bank cert pero i have 5 credit cards with 3 hav more than100k limit each. Then ung salary ko almost 6 digits din kasi im working as a programmer. I already travelled almost lahat s asia except nokor, brunei and taiwan… Un nga lng single ksi ako at wala nmn anak. Sayang lng ung plane ticket ko…Ung s funds nmn accdg dun s abogado n nkausap ko dapat dw minimum n 250k if ikaw lng magshoulder ng expenses at wl k sponsor…

      1. Anne Avatar
        Anne

        hi jet, siguro swertehan lang based sa docs u submitted parang parang mas capable ka pa sa akin tapos sabi mo nga yours eh almost 6 digits na salary mo. Mine walang pang 20K ang basic maybe annual would be 300K including the benefits. I’m also totally single, I’ve been in my work for more than 5 years. I submitted COE, payslip, bankcert. I didn’t submit creditcard statement kasi hindi ganun ka taas ang limit ko at iniisip ko credit pa rin yun. wala rin akong approve leave pa at ticket. I traveled in four countries here in asia for the last 2 years. magsubmit kna lang uli siguro lagyan mo ng letter. need mo tlagang ma prove na babalik ka.

      2. B Avatar
        B

        Hi Jet, if you shoulder all expenses you must convince the immig that you have an adequate fund to support the length of your stay. having 5 credit cards is not enough they want to see the substantial amount on ur bank cert. u need more than 250k most likely 500k if you’re applying for a 3-month visa and that’s the shortest length of stay they can provide you. U also need private health insurance/travel insurance. it doesn’t matter if you’re single as long as you provide evidences of SUFFICIENT FUNDS (copies of bank statements, bankbooks or letters from banks and other financial institutions indicating your financial position) AND THAT U’RE COMING BACK to the Phil when your visa runs out and you don’t intend to work while ur in Aus. U must provide COE or house/land title or any other property dox u have, passport of ur parents etc…anything that can be considered as strong family ties…the immig just wanna make sure na babalik ka sa Pinas. The Aus immig doesn’t require u to send ur itinerary pag d pa na-approve ung visa, purchase a 2-way ticket once nahawakan mo na ung grant notice.

      3. Jet Avatar
        Jet

        hi guys.. After a month i applied ulit for the 2nd tym. Sinure ko ung mga supprting docs at nagdadgdag ako ng dollar account to support my trip… Visa granted na khapon… Thanks s mga tips at replies nyo ๐Ÿ˜€

    2. Precy Avatar
      Precy

      for me nasa employment / business cya. Submit COE or Business docs. ITR(very important makita nagbabayad ka tax, makita na responsible pinoy ka. hehe) Since business meron ako I submitted as much papers I have (2012&2013 ITR, 1st Quarter 2014 tax, business registration, permits etc etc). For me sa work ang basis nla sa strong ties mostly kung 21+ ka na.

      1. Jet Avatar
        Jet

        Thanks guys! I will try to reapply hanggat may oras p ๐Ÿ™‚ sayang din kasi. Sana swertihin n distym isure ko n madami ako madalang supporting docs to prove n bbalik ako kz 5 days lng nmn tlg ako dun.

  28. levi Avatar
    levi

    hi anne, thanks for your reply. anu mga docs sinubmit mo.

    1. Anne Avatar
      Anne

      coe, payslip, itr, bank cert tska yung stamps na nakuha ko from my previous travel kaso asia lang yun..swertehan naman yun. ilagay m lang ang mga gusto mong gawin at puntahan.

      1. levi Avatar
        levi

        thanks anne. mayron ako lahat nyan. i will lodge my application this week.. hopefully ma grant ako ng tv.

      2. levi Avatar
        levi

        Hi anne. thank’s for the info re: requirements submitted for TV. i lodged my application last July 30 and i rcvd email just today August 15 TV granted.

        I only submitted the ff:
        latest 1 month payslip
        ITR
        Cert of Employment *stating No. of days approved leave
        Passport (including my travel to other countries)
        Invitation letter from my sponsor
        passport copy of my sponsor
        bank cert of my sponsor

  29. Zsa zsa Avatar
    Zsa zsa

    HI, anong gamit ng embassy na number kapag tumatawag sila for questioning? Landline ba or Mobile number? Thanks!

    1. nice Avatar
      nice

      HI Zsa zsa, landline po ang gamit nila. kumusta na ang application mo?

      1. Zsa zsa Avatar
        Zsa zsa

        Hi, thanks for your reply! nag alala kasi ako may mobile number kasi na tumawag sakin na hindi ko na sagot.. heheh anyway..wala pa akong balita sa application ko. Still waiting.. lodged it last July 15 lang pero kailangan ko kasi ung Visa asap intended flight ko to Brisbane is on July 30. Keeping my fingers crossed!

    2. Anne Avatar
      Anne

      landline po

      1. Zsa zsa Avatar
        Zsa zsa

        Thank you po sa reply ๐Ÿ™‚

    3. Chay Avatar
      Chay

      Hi zsa zsa may narecib knb n result s application mo? Naglodged nmn ako last july 17 eh until now wala p rin ako email sa iba kasi mabilis lng

      1. Zsa zsa Avatar
        Zsa zsa

        hi chay! no news yet until now.. ๐Ÿ™ sigh.. I’m not expecting much but I still hope na ma approve before the 30th..

      2. May Avatar
        May

        Hello po. For extension po ba kayo d2 sa australia? Ako nga po wala p po result. Tnx

      3. May Avatar
        May

        Ano po ba ss inyo application for extension tourist visa d2 po sa Australia. Ako nga po hanggang ngayon wala p po narereciv n email.

      4. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        hi Chay, did you get your result now?
        pwede mo ba ko advice re:

        may i ask exact amount how much yung managerโ€™s check niyo? PHP5,700 lang ba for the tv? then how did you pay for the courier/VFS fees? pwede ba cash? will lodge mine next week.

        appreciate any response kasi denied ako last year kasi wala kaming pinresent na funds sa AU nilodge ng inay ko so this year try ko dito sa pinas lodge with more bank statementsโ€ฆ
        sa employment ba anu tinatanong nila?
        dun sa mga tinawAGAN for short interview, anu ano questions nila?

        what i have are the ff:
        invitation letter from my mother & step-father saying they will shoulder everything
        their bank statement, my own bank statement sa AU, their passport copies
        my COE with LEAVE LETTER for the 3 months approved
        my NBI & NSO SECPA Birth Cert
        my 2 childrenโ€™s Birth Cert, I have the original SECPA but I also have certified true copy, which do I submit?
        my intent letter patterned after Ninaโ€™s here on this/her blog
        managerโ€™s check worth PHP5,700 for tourist visa payable to Australian Embassy (what info do I need to add??)
        sabi ko sa intent letter i need to be back here for my 2 kids & nieceโ€™s debut in Dec, do I need to provide evidence?

        appreciate the help mga kababayan at miss ko na talaga nanay ko 70+ yrs old na siya tumatanda na kaya hirap na magtravel dito pinas dati kasi every other year andito sila but now itโ€™s time for me to be the one to go there

        maraming salamat sa sasagot

        si zsa zsa pa lang nagrereply sakin.

      5. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi grasya.. Wl p din result ung sakin eh ๐Ÿ™ … 5700 ung managers cheq (2weeks ago when i applied) request k s depository bank mo at di nmn nagaaccept ng cash or cc ang embassy pero nagbbago to eh… Try mo call vfs call center pr updated tpos ung service nila 720 including ung txt service dun n lng magpay s vfs…Tpos all documents nmn no need to submit d orig copy, photocopy n lng kz minsan di rin nbabalik ung orig docs..

    4. jianhaley Avatar
      jianhaley

      Hi Zsa Zsa,

      Did you receive any update na on your application? Close lang ang lodging dates natin.. thanks.

      1. Zsa zsa Avatar
        Zsa zsa

        hi Jian, wala pa po.. still waiting.. kamusta po ung sa inyo? any news?

      2. jianhaley Avatar
        jianhaley

        Hi Zsa zsa,
        Wala pa din up to now..

      3. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        hi zsa zsa & levi & jianhaley, may i ask how much yung manager’s check niyo? PHP5,700 lang ba for the tv? then how did you pay for the courier/VFS fees? pwede ba cash? will lodge mine next week.
        also, alin lang ang orig docs sinubmit ninyo? for my kids Birth Certs ba kelangan orig? or pwede na certified true copy?
        appreciate any response kasi denied ako last year kasi wala kaming pinresent na funds sa AU nilodge ng inay ko so this year try ko dito sa pinas lodge with more bank statements…
        sa employment ba anu tinatanong nila?
        dun sa mga tinawAGAN for short interview, anu ano questions nila?

        what i have are the ff:
        invitation letter from my mother & step-father saying they will shoulder everything
        their bank statement, my own bank statement sa AU, their passport copies
        my COE with LEAVE LETTER for the 3 months approved
        my NBI & NSO SECPA Birth Cert
        my 2 children’s Birth Cert, I have the original SECPA but I also have certified true copy, which do I submit?
        my intent letter patterned after Nina’s here on this/her blog
        manager’s check worth PHP5,700 for tourist visa payable to Australian Embassy (what info do I need to add??)
        sabi ko sa intent letter i need to be back here for my 2 kids & niece’s debut in Dec, do I need to provide evidence?
        appreciate the help mga kababayan at miss ko na talaga nanay ko 70+ yrs old na siya tumatanda na kaya hirap na magtravel dito pinas dati kasi every other year andito sila but now it’s tiem for me to be the one to go there

        maraming salamat sa sasagot

  30. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    @Anne, nirequest mo ba na multiple entry ka? may imvi/support letter ka ba?

    1. Anne Avatar
      Anne

      yes i checked it tapos 1yr validity pero depende kasi sa kanila yun.

      1. Nav Avatar
        Nav

        hi,,anne,,,you mean ur Grant notice is thru email,,?not included sa mga binabalik,sa u? na papers? pls reply,,,t y

  31. jianhaley Avatar
    jianhaley

    Hi guys,

    Ask ko lang if meron na dito nakareceive ng result ng application nila for those who lodged their application last July 11 sa VFS. Thanks.

    1. VJ Avatar
      VJ

      Hi. ???? Here’s my timeline. I’m from Davao by the way. I called VFS 11 July. 2GO picked it up at home 14 Jul. 18 Jul, VFS sent me an email regarding an error to the payment I made for their service. I am applying for my 3rd Tourist Visa and Fiancรฉ Visa at the same time. I only paid 1220 which should be 2440. 21 Jul payment sent to VFS. Now hoping to hear for their acknowledgment email tomorrow 23 Jul.

      1. B Avatar
        B

        Hi VJ, are u referring to Partner Visa or Prospective marriage for “Fiance visa?” Did the immig request u to pay 2440aud? Is that their new charge for PMV/PartnerV? kac nung nag inquire ako here at SA immig if ur applying outside Aus 3085aud for PArtner and pmv, but if u are in Aus ka partner visa is 4575 and Partner/pmv is 1145. tnx and goodluck!

      2. VJ Avatar
        VJ

        Hi B. No. I was referring to the VFS payment for their service. 2440php total amount paid for them. ????

    2. Anne Avatar
      Anne

      yes, email tapos may hardcopy din.anyway, may record na naman sila dun automatic sa system nila kahit yung niprint lang yung dala mo. yung papers ko hindi na ibinalik kasi records na nila yun.

    3. Chay Avatar
      Chay

      Hi jian, zsa zsa.. Muzta po ung application nyo? Ako wala p eh hayz hirap tuloy magplan hehe…. Thanks po

    4. Chay Avatar
      Chay

      Hi jian, zsa zsa.. Musta po ung application nyo? Mine wala p din until now… Hirap tuloy magplan hayzzz… Thanks po

      1. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi chay,
        Wala pa din ako narereceive n email regarding my application naglodge ako last july 11 s vfs and nareceive on the 14th ng embassy..hayz oo nga ang hirap magplan

      2. Iza Avatar
        Iza

        Chay, jian and zsa zsa.. Track nyo uli ung sa inyo baka nanjan narin result ๐Ÿ™‚ ung akin pickupin ko pa sa Makati ng 3-4pm, hoping and wishing for the positive result. ๐Ÿ™‚ Goodluck sating lahat ????

      3. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        @iza Buti may update n ung sau ๐Ÿ™‚ waiting p rin ako inip n hehe..ung status kz sakin online is ns VAC p rin.. Nagcol at email n ko s knila sbi d nxt day nmn eh naforwrd s embssy… Ngkatecnical problem lng dw cla hayz hopefuly maupdate n rin.. Balitaan mo kmi ..hopefully grant tau..goodluck

      4. Iza Avatar
        Iza

        Pray lang tau sis at magrant lahat tayo.. nextwk cguro receive nyo na rin ung sa inyo.. balitaan ko kau sa monday o tuesday nyan sa result ๐Ÿ™‚

      5. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi chay,
        Sakin ganon p din ang status. Sino daw ang nagkatechnical problem? Ung vfs or ung embassy? Thanks s response

      6. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi jian,

        Ung vfs site daw ang nagkproblem. Try ko iinquire nmn ung sakin later. Ang gulo nmn nila hehe antay ako ng antay ng email tpos may iba process pl.. Thanks po

      7. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi chay,
        Kamusta? May nakuha k bang updates s application mo today? Thanks

      8. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi jian, wala p eh inquire ako knina in process p rin dw.. Sana dis week meron n kasi 2nd week ng aug dpt ako to Au sana umabot…. Ung sau pl may result n?

      9. Alex Avatar
        Alex

        Hi Jian and Chay,

        May results na po ba ung application niyo? July 21 ako nag apply. Business Visitor stream. perl wala pa din until now. Thank you!

      10. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi Alex. Wala p rin decision almost 3 weeks n applctn ko.. Sana nmn d n abutin ng 1 month..

      11. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi chay,
        Just received my grant notice yesterday. Just continue on praying granted yan :))

      12. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Wow congratz jian! Nakareciv kb ng email from d embassy?

      13. Alex Avatar
        Alex

        HI Jian,

        Congrats! Nakareceive ka ba ng email? or online mo lang nacheck? Thank you!

        Hi Chay,

        July 17 ka nag lodge ng application? Siguro after pa ng sayo bago ung results ng sakin. May news ka na ba from them? Kaya nga almost 3 weeks na. Ang tagal! Dapat nung Aug 1 ako expected dun. Sobrang late ko na.

      14. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi Alex, wl p result. same p rin status online at wl p rin email.. Mejo inip n kz Aug 20 flight ko if wl p rin i need to decide til friday nxt wk to reroute d trip..

      15. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi chay and alex,
        Received the notice from the embassy thru email. Good luck, granted yan :))

  32. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Hello sisters, anyone knows , everyday ba ang cfo seminar sa cebu? what time start? thanks I like to know .

    1. Ces Avatar
      Ces

      Sis, hindi everyday ang sked nila, ako planning to get one here in Manila. Naghahanap din ako ng kasabay ๐Ÿ˜€

  33. Ces Avatar
    Ces

    Hi to all, ask ko lng kng cno d2 ang kukuha ng cfo? Sabay sana ako, if possible end ng july or 1st of august. Tnx much

  34. iza Avatar
    iza

    hello! just wannna ask if need ba talaga ng bank certificate? pwede bang iscreenshot nalang or ixerox ung bank book? kasi laman nalang ngaun ng bank book ng ate ko is 11k nalang ata, dati enough kaso ginagamit kasi namin un pampaikot sa business.. pero meron na syang approved leave, ceo, and payslip. pls badly need help.. kasi naghahanap kami ng mapaghihiraman kaso halos gagamitin nila money nila.. tom na sana ako magpass ng application ng ate ko dahil August14 target na pagpunta sa Australia dahil 90th birthday ng lola namin. pls reply, thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      hi iza, send me email @ niceblue808@gmail.com

      1. Iza Avatar
        Iza

        Email sent nice ๐Ÿ™‚ thanks

  35. mary Avatar
    mary

    hello Ces, sa manila ka mag take ug CFO i tried on the website to have appointment bcoz no walk in clients na sila, we have to registered online but everytime I tried to fill up the form, says not match capcha something like that, saan ka, ako din I am in Aus now and be home this week and then take the CFO and then back here again in Aug. sana sabay tayo Ces, im from Mindanao.

    1. Ces Avatar
      Ces

      Sure sis, kelan mo balak kuha ng cfo?

      1. mary Avatar
        mary

        hi Ces aug 18 ako mag cfo sa manila sabay tayo…kailan ka mag attend? let me know

  36. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    hi Ces i’m planning to take first week Aug. My CO emailing me that once I depart Aus, she will grant my Pv. so I wait for that then opnce I have it in my hand will do the CFO right away, baka mga ist week of Aug Ces, sa Cebu ka or Manila

    1. M.Sleeman Avatar
      M.Sleeman

      You dont need CFO in any partner visa you just waste you time and money….. Believed me i been in the process of all visa nag start ako ng tourist then pmv then partner lahat sa pinas ang process then now im applying for permanent wala nman CFO CFO na yan. Be realistic all embassy need is to prove na genuine ang purpose nio kasi madami ng scam ang mga ganyan seminar read the checklist of the visa u applying for then ung ang gawin niong guidelines. Sure granted kau

      1. nice Avatar
        nice

        Hi M.Sleeman, ask lang sana ako sau kung gaano katagal mag antay ng result for PMV? ung sano gaano katagal po ba? pls. reply. salamat & God bless

    2. maggie Avatar
      maggie

      Hi mary! Ask ko lang kung kelan ka nagapply ng pv?kc andito din ako sa australia and may pending pv app din ako sa pinas. til now wala pakong balita kung ok na ung app ko.

  37. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Hello Rose , ask ko lang, bago ka nag fly to au for yout pmv , nag attend kaba ng cfo? hinahanap ba sa immig at the airport? or pwde ng hindi na ako mag attend? worry lang kc baka hindi maka depart.. meron kc nag sabi pwde hindi na mag cfo how true ? thanks

    1. nice Avatar
      nice

      Mary, wat type of visa ang inapplayan mo?
      pinsan ko she’s applying for spouse visa at ng CFO xa dto sa cebu.

    2. M. Sleeman Avatar
      M. Sleeman

      No need CFO walang ganyan na hinahanap… once u have ur PMV visa immigration will not ask any of CFO. Sino ba kasi nag sabi niyan?

      1. nice Avatar
        nice

        Hi good evening Ma’am M. Sleeman, ask lang po ako sayo kung gaano katagal ang result for PMV? yong sayo mga ilang months po? pls. reply..salamat & God bless

    3. Ces Avatar
      Ces

      Hi Mary, yes you need it. Kindly read the site of the BI about CFO.

      1. nice Avatar
        nice

        Hi Ces, good eve! what type of visa ang ina applyan mo? pls. reply..ty

      2. Ces Avatar
        Ces

        Hello Nice, about to apply pv this month. For what I have read sa site ng BI if you’re a spouse or immigrant visa holder or a your partner is a foreigner you have to take CFO and my friend who just depart this morning to USA she also did get the CFO sticker and she’s holding a F visa

    4. sweetestangel Avatar
      sweetestangel

      hi mary pls send me your phone number in Aussie, I will ring you. need to ask some questions re PV(Partner Visa) , I applied the same this year. my email is sharonmuega@gmail.com
      meron ako need to clarify e.. salamat

  38. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Mga sis, important question po. Sana matulungan nyo ko, ok lang po ba na un flight ko ay aug 8 and departure ko from melbourne ay oct 8. Saktong 3 months as per my tourist visa? Wala naman po ba ako magiging problema?

  39. M.Sleeman Avatar
    M.Sleeman

    ok lang wala naman magiging problema basta kailangan umalis ka ng australia before mag expire ang 3 months mo kung pumasok ka ng australia ng aug 8 nov 8 makaalis kana ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Rachel Avatar
      Rachel

      So ok lang na sakto un aug 8 to oct 8 visit ko po? Saktong 3 months kasi. Baka magkaproblema ako na dapat mayrong allowance po, un ang worry ko sis.

      1. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        Rachel, dapat august 8 to Nov.8 saktong 3months. …… wala nman problema don dapat Nov 8 makaalis kana sa oz.
        send me email @ niceblue808@gmail.com
        tc

  40. Zsa zsa Avatar
    Zsa zsa

    Hi Grasya,

    ito po ung details na bingay nila/ sagot nila sa enquiry ko before regarding sa payments:

    Dear Applicant,

    Thank you for enquiring with us.

    In reference to your email,Manager’s Cheque for Visa Fee payment will be made payable to “AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY”.

    still 5,700 peso and 130 Australian dollar for the the tourist stream sub 600

    And for the logistic, courier fee, and SMS, 1,330 payable to vfsservicesphilippinesprivate inc.

    Note : for the managers cheque do not use the abbreviation, you write the full address .

    Please write the name and passport number of the applicant clearly at the backof the Managerโ€™s Cheque.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks!

    1. grasya Avatar
      grasya

      Hi zsa zsa salamat sa reply.

      yun din email nila VFS saken nalilito lang ako kung magkano exact amount for the manager’s check at kung hiwalay ba yung sa visa fee sa courier fee. kasi sa pagkakaintindi ko one MC for the PHP5,700 visit visa 600 tapos another MC for the courier fee, tama ba?

      at yung $130 ba on top of the PHP5,700? so another PHP5,300 so total visa fee ay PHP11,000+?

      I opted to go to VFS office personally sa Pasong Tamo Extn.,Makati so all in all magkano lahat cash and/or MC dapat ko ihanda?

      yes, very helpful ang malaman lang na hindi ako nagiisa may suport group malaking moral support na para sa akin…

      1. iza Avatar
        iza

        *walk-in – if diretso ka sa VFS makati, kahit walk-in dapat nakaready na MC mo. MC is P5,700 payable to Australian Embassy. for the other fee pwede naman icash mo dun. P620 lang binayad ko last time.

      2. Zsa zsa Avatar
        Zsa zsa

        nope, just 5700 for the visa and 1330 for the two way courier po. ๐Ÿ™‚

  41. iza Avatar
    iza

    anyone here na naglodged ng tv application nung July 14? im still waiting for the positive result ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. grasya Avatar
      grasya

      thank u sa reply iza. so clear na PHP5,700 lang ang MC for the Tourist Visa 600 fee payable to the AU embassy tapos the rest na bayad for VFS pwede naman pala cash. thank u this is better sis so I am lookin at around 7K total cash to prepare.

      how about pa certified true copy or notary iisa lang ba iyon? magkano per photocopied page?

      will lodge my application next Tues. prayers and fingers crossed.

      1. iza Avatar
        iza

        laki naman sis grasya ung 7k na onhand cash mo, hehe.. ako nga 2k lang dala ko nun, hehe.. tapos nag eat all you can na sa SM Megamall ๐Ÿ™‚ basta 5,700 mc per applicant.

        dahil meron akong photocopy machine sa store ko na inayos. dito na ako nagpacertified true copy, P50-100 per page dito saming notary. pero nung tumawag ako sa hotline, sabi nila d naman daw need pero iba parin ung fully prepared and sure sa documents.

        print mo narin sis ung checklist para nakaaus na lahat and mabilis. Goodluck ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        Hi grasya, kumusta? san ka sa TAS?

    2. iza Avatar
      iza

      mga sis.. pag ganito talagang pupunta sa makati pa?
      Your Passport Status
      Processed application is ready for collection at the Australia Visa Application Centre on 28/07/2014.Applicants may collect their documents during the collection hour by providing the original visa payment receipt and original ID. A representative is also required to bring an authorisation letter and the copy of the applicant’s ID. For details, click: http://www.vfsglobal.com/

      1. iza Avatar
        iza

        fyi website ng vfs.. to track your application and other info ๐Ÿ™‚

        http://www.vfsglobal.com/australia/philippines/additional_services.html

      2. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi izza,
        Yan n status ng application mo? Same lang tau ng lodging date..kala ko iemail lng ang result? Thanks for the response

      3. Iza Avatar
        Iza

        Un nga sis, pagkakaalam ko iemail dapat nila.. Kaya tumawag ako sa hotline nila and nagemail. Tinanong pa nga nila ako if okay lang ba na hindi ko na mareceive orig documents dahil ung result isesend naman daw sa email.. Sagot ko naman “ah, okay, marereceive ko naman pala sa email so nk need ng magbayad ng courier fee?” Sagot nya, “yes maam dahil pag nasend na po sa email iprint nyo nalang po ung visa nun”. So akala ko ganun pero biglang iba nangyari.. Pero nung tumawag ako sundin daw ung nakalagay na pickup sa center ung result. Kaya sa Monday nyan kunin ko na ung akin, 3-4pm pickup time ๐Ÿ™‚

      4. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        thanks for the response sis izza!

        ok gets ko na yung Visa Fee MC ay PHP5,700 lang sarado tapos cash pmt ko nalang yung 620 service fee.

        dinako siguro ako papacourier mukhang need parin tlga pickup result from AVAC eh regardless kung nagpa one-way courier or not.

        yun bang checklist ay nasa dulo ng form 1419? or hiwalay pa? ito na url: http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/visitor/_pdf/600-document-checklist.pdf ??

        congrats sa lahat ng granted ang visa!

        God bless in all your travels! ๐Ÿ™‚

      5. Iza Avatar
        Iza

        Sis grasya ito ung latest checklist.. Download and iprint mo nalang

        http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/files/mnla/0614%20sc600%20Visitor%20tourist%20stream%20checklist.pdf

        goodluck! ๐Ÿ™‚

    3. Zsa zsa Avatar
      Zsa zsa

      Got mine last July 30, VFS or embassy didn’t send me any Visa through email. Gosh, I had problems with 2go also i needed it on the same day it was released and they delivered it the next day. It was tough, but I was approved hahah umalis agad kami ng boyfriend ko July 31. Since there was no flight going straight to Brisbane we had to get a flight going to Melbourne and then to Brisbane.

      It’s freezing in Melbourne! think it was 5 degrees when we got there. Malamig din dito sa Brisbane around 17 degrees.

      BTW for those who are wondering about the certified copies. You don’t need it. How do I know? Well, here’s thier response to my email before

      Dear applicant,

      Thank you for writing Australia Visa Helpdesk

      With regards to your email no need to notarize your documents, you need to photocopy only your documents except for your bank account, managers cheque and invitation letter, in a form of original copy.

      Best regards,

      Australia Visa Service Desk

      Hope this helps.

      Thanks!

      1. Jianhaley Avatar
        Jianhaley

        Hi zsa zsa,
        That’s good to know. How did you know n available n ung result ng application mo if you did not receive any mail or call from the embassy? Did you call the embassy or vfs? Thanks for the response.

      2. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        thanks sis zsa zsa for the reply abt certified true copies.

        so do you mean hindi mo na pina-notarize/CTC yung supporting docs mo? and accepted nila?

        wow ang saya jan na kayo QLD! ako TAS punta hopefully.

        God bless to everyone! ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. Zsa zsa Avatar
        Zsa zsa

        Hi Jianhaley,

        Tumawag ako sa VFS just to check kung may balita sila sa result tapos sabi nila na release na daw at nakuha na ng 2go for delivery. Wala akong narecv na call or email from the embassy. Medyo disappointing nga kasi nagbayad ako para sa text services ng VFS pero wala akong na recv.. pfft. anyway, ok lang kasi andito naman na ako sa BNE. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Hi Grasya,

        Nope. Wala akong pina ctc/notarized. I just submitted ung original copy ng birth certificate, COE, 2 Bank statements na may 7k at 12k lang na laman hahah saka ung invitation from my sponsor. Tapos ung iba photocopy na.. ๐Ÿ™‚

      4. angel Avatar
        angel

        Congrats sis Zsa Zsa, where u in phils> davao ako, san ka dito brisbane?

      5. B Avatar
        B

        Hi sis san ka banda sa Brisbane? I’m here in Adelaide now but we’re planning to visit Brissy in summer.

    4. iza Avatar
      iza

      narefused application ko.. :c dahil cguro 26 ako.. kahit na meron akong business hindi nasatisfied and consul na babalik ako ng Pinas.. sayang hindi ako makaattend tuloy sa 90th bday ng Lola ko.. 10days lang ung aking application pero sad news nga lang.. kakasad pero cguro God has better plan for me. Goodluck everyone! pls add me in your fb friends list ayza_1638@yahoo.com

      1. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi iza, kalungkot nmn tlg yan hayz… Denied din ako b4 at prng hinamak hamak p ung aplication ko… Kaya nga kabado ko ngaun :(… Dont worry apply n lng ulit wl nmn cla prescribed date to reapply… Cnu ung nagasses sau?

      2. iza Avatar
        iza

        L. Moral ang nag assess sis.. d ko din lam bakit, pero magemail back ang mommy ko sa embassy kahit na no further assessment na.. mom ko kasi nasa USA, magtour and punta lang talaga kami ng Aussie dahil bday ng Lola ko, wala ng iba. Un lang talaga sis dapat matibay evidence mo na babalik ng Pinas.

  42. B Avatar
    B

    Does anyone here apply for a student visa while on a tourist visa in Australia? tnx

    1. Anne Avatar
      Anne

      @ B, me too want know that..hahahah

      1. B Avatar
        B

        I want to inquire sis, pero walang sumasagot sa hotline nila dito. i’ve tried calling several times wala talagang sumasagot. san kaya pwd mag-inquire..

  43. CECIL Avatar

    zsa zsa how many days usa nimo nakuha imong visa for tv.nag apply kasi ako for tv last july 18 until now ala pa result tumawag ako sa embassy stil processing p daw sa AE PLS REPLY IM CECIL

  44. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    Hello po. Ask ko lang po, gaano katagal ang normal or usual processing time based sa mga experiences niyo? nagpapadala ba sila talaga ng email? Do i need to follow up? Thanks in advance.

    1. Jianhaley Avatar
      Jianhaley

      Hi kai,
      Nagsubmit k n b ng application mo?

      1. Kai Avatar
        Kai

        @Jianhaley, yes nakapagsubmit na ako nun Jul22.

    2. ashi Avatar

      hi kai in my experience in my 3 tv applications it only took 10 days…and in my 2 previous granted visa i received a hard copy and it was delivered by air 21 but i lodged it at via office and my 3rd application it was in vfs i lodged last july 24th and just received my grant notice today thru email….you can track your application status at http://www.vfsglobal.com/australia/philippines

      1. ashi Avatar

        hi kai just to make a correction it took 10 to 14 days

      2. Kai Avatar
        Kai

        hi ashi. thank you sa reply. ๐Ÿ™‚ hopefully within this week may mareceive na ako na email. ๐Ÿ™‚ everyday nag ako nagttrack ng status, gabon pa rin, still processing. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  45. annamarieescobal Avatar
    annamarieescobal

    Hi po,,,,i need your help,,,,first time kuh po,,mag apply for tourist visa.,to australia,,,,,ask kuh po,panuh po ipapadala yung documents ,,tapos panuh po mag bayad cash po b o hindi po?thanks hope you reply me ,,,

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      madali lang pag complete docs ka….send me email at niceblue808@gmail.com

  46. ron Avatar
    ron

    Hi po I’m a Australian tourist visa holder and valid for 1 year multiply entry and no written further stay and in plan to extend my stay here it is allowed ?please help Mme po tnx

  47. J Avatar
    J

    Hello mga sis, just want to ask, first time ko kasi mg travel, my boyfriend and i ask some agent for a tourist visa if possible maximum of 12months sana, and they are charging us Php32,000 which i think its a way too much, i am thinking na ako nalang maagfi2x sa visa q, but i was just thinking will it make any difference kung ako ung magfifix? starting to think silly things too na baka mas madaling maaprove kung agent nalang, specially wala pang any stump ung passport ko. please share ur experience thanks

    1. Belle Avatar
      Belle

      Hello there! I think 32k is way way too much. Puwede na yang pang ticket mo ???? Do your own filing na lang. Just make sure you complete the required docs. And basahin mo na lang mga old thread dito and you will discover there is No need for an agent. Good luck!

    2. B Avatar
      B

      If you want to hire a migration agent make sure he/she’s licensed. I think you can check his/her id online. https://www.mara.gov.au/
      Btw, you can lodge personally via VFS or pick up na lng. Make sure to send a complete set of requirements. Pagnatanggap ng embassy ung application mo they will notify you naman thru txt or email. and if they will consider your application they will notify u again para magpamedical since u r applying for a 12-month TV.

  48. DHENJI Avatar

    hello po Dhenji here

    kamusta po kayo? may question po ako
    sa mga nag-apply ng extension dapat b tlga
    2weeks before ma expired ung visa saka lang
    mag-apply for extension or pd 1month before ma expired pd na?

  49. Vida Avatar
    Vida

    Hello! Ask ko lang po. Can I apply as early as month of August kung ang planned entry ko sa Australia is by December pa? Mga ilang months ang validity ng visa before your entry?

    Thanks!

    1. Nina Avatar

      You can apply as early as 3 months before your intended departure for Australia.

    2. ashi Avatar

      hi vida yes you can like what i did in my 3 tv applications….i lodged my applications 4 months before my planned enrty to aus…i lodged my last application just last july 24,2014 and i got the visa grant notice just today august 6 and my multiple entry request has been approved….

      1. ashi Avatar

        and my planned entry to aus will be on december