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 sister’s pay slip
  • Certified true copy of my sister’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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  1. ashi Avatar

    by the way vida my planned entry to aus will be on december

    1. CECIL Avatar

      hi vida buti pa sayo granted na visa ko hindi ko pa alam sinubmit ko last july 18 application ko until now wala prin result,

      1. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi cecil, 17 nmn ako naglodged at waiting p rin ako s result hehe mejo matagal nga depende dw s documents n pinasa at s dami ng applicants.. Buti ung iba 3-4 days lng may decision agad

    2. CECIL Avatar

      buti pa sayo ashi sinubmit mo july 24 anjan na agad visa mo ako last july 18 pa nagtract ako sa application ko stil on process pa daw sa AE.tagalna kaya nun

      1. CECIL Avatar

        hi chay ah gnun ba nauna kpla pla skin sigh… waiting for the result anung doc sinubmit mo well sakin invitation letter, passport biopage ng sponsor ko ska payslip ang skin nman passport biopage, intent letter,b certificate,letter ng parents ko,orig nbi clearance ska xerox copy ng mga pictures nmin ng sponsor ko.im praying for the result chay until now.san bansa k pupunta chay?

      2. CECIL Avatar

        certified copies yon lahat i am hoping na granted actually chay 2nd time ko na ito b4 refused ako dhil no other supporting documents daw kaya hndi daw cila satisfied.

      3. ashi Avatar

        hi cecil lam mo ba katakot takot na prayer ginawa ko even if it’s my 3rd time to apply i was not expecting that I’ll received the result after 11 days kc nag request ako for multiple entry my 2 previous granted visa took 10 days din….sobrang worried din ako while waiting for the result…lam mo ba minsan delay ang info sa tracking kc i received my grant notice thru email then i tried to check the status un pa din nakalagay dun your application is still in process…but anyways just keep pryaing cecil and i’m sure your visa will be granted…..god bless!

      4. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Hi Cecil. Me too second time ko n to never nmn naaproved last tym ksi dami ko mali b4. Ni wala akong approved leave n very impt pl. also single no dependent declared hayz naconfused ksi ko s form at wl din ako supporting docs… Di nmn ako nagpasponsor though andun n mga cousins ko mejo hasle din s knila dmi reqts n need nila iprovide…Ngaun kumpleto n kaya dapat mgrant n ko if hindi p di ko n lam anu p hinahanap nila haha.. Magstay muna ako s malaysia 3 days b4 going to Sydney 1 week lng ako s AU ..den back to MY 3 days ulit… If marefused ako reroute s Sri lanka or Myanmar… Kaya todo todo dasal tlg…

    3. joana Avatar
      joana

      hi ashi, ask ko lang nung nagapply ka ng visa nag attend ka ba ng seminar from CFO? first time ko kasing mag apply for visa, may nakapag sabi sakin na kailangan daw un, after seminar may itatatak sila sa passport mo, hahanapin daw un sa imigration, wish you can help me. thanks alot.

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Nde kailangan ng cfo sa tourist visa. 😀

      2. joana Avatar
        joana

        thanks a lot Mabel ^_^

      3. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Ur welcome joana. I will lodge my second TV application on monday . kailan flight mo?

      4. joana Avatar
        joana

        Mabel wala pang result ^_^ our papers was lodge last August 14, sana nga ma grant agad, since 2nd time mo na pala, ask ko lang ano normal questions nila sa imigration? pra prepared lang ako

      5. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hello Joana. Tanong sakin ng immig , sino puntahan ko sa Sydney? , kaano ano ko ?, gaano n kami katagal? At un full name ng fiance ko. Just answer lng kung ano un tanong at wag kabahan. Smile ka lng and relax.

      6. joana Avatar
        joana

        saan ka pala sa Australia? 🙂

      7. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Sa sydney ako. First nite ko dun punta kami sa Opera House to watch Vivid Sydney. Then 2nd day nag train ako mag isa to visit my friend in Hurtsville. 10 days lng ako dun 😀

      8. joana Avatar
        joana

        thanks alot Madel, this is good, sa Sydney din kmi, Sandy Point 🙂

      9. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Sa kingsgrove ako 😀 pla
        Let me know kailan flight mo . if magrant visa ko magkita tau.

      10. joana Avatar
        joana

        ok cge il let you know

      11. ashi Avatar

        hi joana sorry for the late reply just got online today….anyways bout sa question mo di na kelangan mag seminar kapag tv ang application mo at wala sila nrerequire na tatak for your passport…..

      12. joana Avatar
        joana

        thanks ashi ^_^ saan ka sa oz?

      13. joana Avatar
        joana

        Mabel how are yah? ask ko lang, last time, anong airline kinuha mo? Philippine airline din ba? im looking for cheap airfare sana.

      14. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hello joana. Phil. Airlines – direct flight MNL-SYD . try to check cebu pacific, airasia, qantas.

    4. joann Avatar

      Hi ashi…how many months ung multiple entry m? I just git back from oz couple of weeks ago, planning mow to lodge again my next application but i want 6 months multiple entry…did they ask u to undergo for medical?
      Thank a lot

      1. ashi Avatar

        hi joann to ung details sa grant notice ko cut ko na lang ha
        visa stream: tourist
        visa grant date: 06 aug 2014
        stay for/until: 3 month(s)
        entries: multiple
        last date to arrive: 06 aug 2015

        so bale every entry 3 months lang dapat ako mg stay sa aus then after 3 months exit ako then get back for 3 months ulit…..at wala po sila nrequire na medical since i ticked up to 3 months stay in aus ung sa application form question number 2……if you have further question joann pls dont hesitate to ask ok…..god bless

  2. CECIL Avatar

    hi ashi buti p nga syo granted agad nag request ako ng multiple visa entry din madami din nman ako requirements na sinubmit anu anu ba mga docs na sinubmit mo ashi?ok lng yan 3rd time mona pla hndi na maxado panic ang feeling.kming mga first timer grabe ang pagdasal ko kay GOD HALOS HNDI NA AKO MAKATULOG sa gabi sa kakadasal na sana graned lng tlga tv ko.para nman makabawi sa eye bags haha.

    1. ashi Avatar

      hi cecil worried pa din ako even if it’s my 3rd time kc iba iba din naman co ang humahawak ng application kada apply di ba but anyways to ung mga docs na snubmit ko birth cert ko at ng 2 kids ko,COE,approval letter from my boss,payslip,nbi clearance,then ung docs from my bf ung invitation letter nya,payslip,land title ng house nya,payslip,bank accounts,driver’s license,photocopy ng passport nya at ung request letter ko for multiple entry bale to lang ang pina notaryo ko and the rest lahat lang un photo copy lang…..keep praying cecil at kung wala pa din result mas maganda cguro tumawag ka na sa embassy….ill wait for your post….god bless!

      1. CECIL Avatar

        ty ashi tumawag ako stil on process pa daw wait kona lng this wek kasi sa 18 mag 1 month na ung application ko i hope it was granted even a single entry,depende din daw un sa consul na humawak sa aplication ok naman ung docs na sinubmit ko,update nlng kita if anu consequence sa aplication ko.

      2. joann Avatar
        joann

        Hi ashi….ung 3rd application m is multiple entry for how many months? Just back from oz couple of weeks ago for a 3 months tourist visa…planning to apply again for 6 months multiple entry, just not sure if need to undergo medical……thanks…

  3. CECIL Avatar

    hi chay oo nga eh ung mga nauna satin nakuha na LORD HELP US makapunta man lng australia for vacation.hndi ko nga din alam if ma reused anu pa hinahanap nila pag ma refused din ako.ginawa ko na lahat gumastos ako ng malaki para ma certified lng lahat ng docs ko.c ashi nakakahinga n ng maluwag kahit nakatiya pa makakatulog n ng mahimbing .tayo kahit nakataob nakatihaya nakatagilid hndi parin makatulg sa kakaisip sa visa natin

  4. CECIL Avatar

    chay update mo ko pag makuha u na visa mo ha magkasunod lng tau eh

    1. Chay Avatar
      Chay

      Sure balitaan kita kaso tpos n ofice hours wl p rin email.. Sana tlga nxt week n.. Dagdag stress n nmn to ksi weekend n hehe

      1. CECIL Avatar

        oo nga eh august 15 p nman nakalagay dun na aatend ako sa bday ng sponsor ko.dapat alis ako ng 13 eh nx week nlng tlga ung paghihintay ko.nag request ako multiple visa entry pde kaya un nilagay ko sa intent letter ko.sana nman granted na tau grabe na eyebags ko hndi ako makatulogg sa kakaisip sa visa ko.pde kaya un chai multiple visa entry eh tulad natin 2nd timer kasi na refused visa natin b4

      2. Chay Avatar
        Chay

        Cecil, 1 month n pl dsweek ung application ko haha nganga p din..mukang sagad sagad n processing nmn un… Pano k pl aug 15 pl ung event mo dun..

  5. CECIL Avatar

    nina pde po ba mag aply ng multiple visa entry kapag first time lng mg apply ng tourist visa?pls reply po 3 months to stay lng po

    1. CECIL Avatar

      nakalagay nman sa aplication ko chai na attend sa fathers bday ng sponsor ko saka visited and meet his family members ok lng marami choices dun.sakin mag 1 month sa 18 pa sa monday dont lose hope gnun din ako hehehe.nga nga padin lage nakatunganga at lage nag aabang sa status ko

      1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        hello cecil naka depende yung sa case officer na humahawak ng application mo, malay natin multiple entry yung ibibigay sayo….good luck to every one

  6. jingkay Avatar
    jingkay

    hi every1. i would like to ask for your suggestions, my visa application was lodged last july 11 thru an agency, but until now they keep on saying that they still not hav receive the result. I regularly checked my email and in all the folders in my email but got no message from the embassy, neither a text message.. Im worried now because its been a month since it was lodged. What could be the possible cause of the delay? And how can I update the visa status when it was the agency did the processing? Any suggestions guys? thanks!

    1. dee Avatar
      dee

      try mo nlng call or email ang embassy.. they reply nmn..

  7. gina Avatar
    gina

    Ask ko lang po sana dito kung sino nakaalis papuntang australia holding TV na hindi na hinanapan ng cfo sa immigration.sponsored kasi ako ng bf ko for tourist pero di ko sure if i need to get CFO..kasi sa nabasa ko lang spouse,fiance and partner visa lang ang required for cfo.share naman po sa mga nakakaalam.thanks.sa august 26 na ang alis ko

    1. CECIL Avatar

      walang cfo ang tourist para lng un sa nag aply ng permanent visa

      1. joana Avatar
        joana

        Cecil, thanks, now i feel relief,kc like gina, kala ko kailangan ng CFO, so they not gonna look for it sa immigration, but can i ask what sort of question they gonna ask you?pra prepared lang ako, its my first time kasi. thanks in advance

    2. Apol Avatar

      Wait ka lang po darating din un ..sa akin din lagpas ng 1month yun result.. worried na worried din ako..

  8. CECIL Avatar

    chay give mo skin fb name mo weekend n nman dis apointed tau this week sana nxwek happy wek na

  9. moj Avatar
    moj

    hi Ana marie kumusta ka na balik na rin ba sa Australia? how’s your FV application?

    1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

      helo mojs musta matagal tayong hinsi nag uusap ah…..kamusta ka din…heto mojs ala parin result sa pmv ko… 7 months na this month…sana lalabas na yung big news ko para makalipad na agad pabalik ng oz .. heheheheh

  10. CECIL Avatar

    ty so much anamarie sa opinion mo sa inspiring message hehhe,oo nga eh i hope tlga anna multiple nag request p nman ako ng multiple mag 1 month na hndi ako nakatulog ng maayos.makabawi man lng pag nareciv kona grant notice ko.GOD guide my application pls.granted din ba application mo ana?

    1. Chay Avatar
      Chay

      Hi cecil, grant n visa ko! Hehe single entry pero pede ako magstudy 3 months.. Nagcol sakin a wyl ago then un chek my mail visa grant n hehe

      1. CECIL Avatar

        sakin din chay expired ko feb 13 2015 pde ba ako makabalik agad alis ako this wek din balik ako nov.pde makabalik agad ako kasi feb 13 2015 pa ang expired visa ko eh.nu ibig sabihin MAX 3 MONTHS STUDY

    2. annamarie.pepito Avatar

      hello cecil ngayon lang ako nakareply…pray lang tao na multiple ibigay sayo….tama ka naka stress sobra, oo granted din visa ko dati.. God is good all the time cecile, dont worry granted ka din…

      1. CECIL Avatar

        anna marie u right my visa granted praise the lord nagbunga din pagtitiyaga ko thank u so much GOD ITS A SINGLE ENTRY EXPIRED FEB 13 2015. ANNA ASK KO LNG AALIS AKO THIS WEEK THEN BALIK AKO NOVEMBER PDE BA UN MAKABALIK AKO ULIT KASI FEB 13 2015 PA ANG EXPIRED NG VISA KO?

  11. Chay Avatar
    Chay

    Hi question po. Meron b dito nagside trip muna s Malaysia bfore going to AU? Plan ko ksi daan muna ng KL sana.. Nagrerequire b ang Malaysia immigration ng visa label or enough n ung grant notice? Or any reqt n need nila predepature to australia? Thanks po

  12. B Avatar
    B

    Delilah, sent u mail. 🙂 I think if days or 1 month lang ung application o urf extension 3 months minimum pa rin pag-granted ung visa. so im pretty sure makakapag-extend ka if 1 month lng.

    1. dhenji Avatar

      hi B kamusta na ang extension mo? Me and my bf kasi planning na to prepare the docs. ask ko lang pd b magpasa 1month b4 mag expired ung visa o talga dpat 2 weeks before ? we plan for 6months do you think possible un?

  13. dhenji Avatar

    hello there po Dhenji here kamusta po mga nag apply ng extension inside Australia?

    1. B Avatar
      B

      Hi Dhenji, 1 month or 2 weeks before mo send thru post. meron sila guidelines about extension sa website nila. They will get back to u on the email pag nareceive namn nila ung application usually it takes 1 wk bago sila magreply. Goodluck!

  14. mary Avatar
    mary

    hi Cecil, if your visa is single entry lang , once lang sya magagamit to australia, feb 13 2015 is the last date of entry kc every time magbigay sila ng tv, valid sya for 6 months, so kailangan mong gamitin before feb 13, kung gusto mong bumalik, apply ka uli another visa. kung multiple entry ang visa binigay sayo, pwde ka pabalik balik till the validity of your visa .

    1. mary Avatar
      mary

      Cel kailan ang alis mo? I am flying with PAl next week with my son to Melbourne,

      1. CECIL Avatar

        mary ty sa reply nakalagay xa single entry then last date to arrive feb 13 2015. tapos sa condition MAX 3 MONTHS STUDY anu ibig sabihin nito mary 28 pa flight ko?pls reply me
        naguguluhan ako hehehe

  15. joann Avatar
    joann

    Hi guys…anyone in here na nakaranas mg apply ng 6 months tourist visa…kelangan pa ba ng medical un?
    Been there in oz last may for 3 months .1day lng naaproved agad application ko that time and just did it by myself also….just wondering if kelangan ng medical if 6 months ung aaplyan ko..
    Comments will be greatly appreciated…
    Thanks a lot

    1. mary Avatar
      mary

      yes Joan pag 6 month you will undergo medical.

  16. Apol Avatar

    Thank u sa page na to.. napakalaking tulong sakin nito.. granted ang visa ko.. single entry lang naman at first time ko mkarating ng aus..kaya im very much excited.. magkkasama na ulit kmi ng bf ko soon yey!!! Goodluck sa lahat ng wla pang result.. nkakakaba man pero habaan natin ang pasencya sa pagaantay..just believe in God ..keep on praying and God will provide..

    1. CECIL Avatar

      hi apol single entry then sakin kahapn na aproves kso hndi ko alam ang ibig sabihin ng MAX 3 MONTHS STUDY

      1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        hello cecil congrats …. ngayon lang ako naka reply, lubus lubusin mo yung 3 months binigay sayo..hindi ka pwede stay lang don ng 15 days uwi agad tapos balik na naman..pwede mo lang yan gawin pag multiple ka no need to apply another visa, anytime pwede ka makabalik… kaso single lang binigay sayo…sulitin mo yung 3 months, then pagkatapos apply ka ulit tourist baka sa susunod multiple na…..

      2. CECIL Avatar

        ana marie ty so much ha dami questions alam mo nman first time hndi ko tlga alam panu,buti nlng sunduin ako ng bf ko sa singapore tas sabay na kmi papuntang perth.nag alala kasi xa na ako lng mag isa mag travel ty guys

      3. Apol Avatar

        Hello cecil sorry late reply pwede ka mg aral duon hnggng 3 months 🙂

    2. maria Avatar
      maria

      hi apol, new ka ba punta australia? aalis aq august 30 nervous nga aq sna meron aq makasabay…single entry din aq ano kya.mga paper ang hanapin sa.immig.?at ano kya interview medyo my kba ako..hahaha..thanks

      1. Apol Avatar

        Hello maria sayang aalis na rin sana kl ng ganong date kaya lang na move ng sept.. sabay sana tau kung PAL ka.. medyo kabado din ako kase 1st tym ko sa AU .. bsta cguro dahil nalang yun mga copy nung sinubmmit nung ng apply plang tapos yun for sure my interview sa immig. Ingat ka and goodluck 🙂

  17. mary Avatar
    mary

    cecil pag single entry means once lang sya magagamit to australia. last date to arrive feb 2015 means after that kung hindi mo gagamitin visa mo within that period mag expired sya, ganyan sa akin dati. single entry stay for 3 months third times akung na approved ng single entry visa then in my fourth time binigyan ako ng multiple entry valid for 1 yr so means uwi ako after 3 months then balik ako after a day or two atleast nag exit ka sa australia pwde ka balik agad mine valid until jan 2015, hindi ko na sya gagamitin kc grant na ang PMV ko.

    1. mary Avatar
      mary

      maximum stay means, you are entitled to stay in Australia up to 3 months, kung aa lis ka aug 28 pwede ka uwi nov 27, ganyan ako. kahit uwi ka ng Nov, your visa will expire on feb 2015, its single entry so hindi muna sya magagamit, kc nakalagay single entry eh. hope it helps,

      1. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        Hi Mary, good morning!!!! ask kolang po anu po ang ginawa mo nung ng apply kanang PMV mo? ilang buwan ka ng antay sa result ng pmv mo? pls. send me email @ niceblue808@gmail.com
        salamat & God bless

    2. CECIL Avatar

      mary ang nagbook skin ng airline tickets ko ung bf ko wala na ba hahanapin skin pagpunta ko dun sa desk officer kundi ung flights number ko saka grant notice?ty sa mga idea mo ha i appreciate it all

      1. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        Hi Cecil, passport mo at grant notice lang…..happy trip
        God bless

      2. CECIL Avatar

        ty so much nice im very excited i think sa 29 na flight ko ty u guys sa mga idea niyo ha

  18. maria Avatar
    maria

    hello,

    mag ask lng po! na grant na ako ng visa para tourist kaya lng ndi ko po kc alam ang gagawin kc bago lng…pag punta ko ng airport meron pa ba ako interview dun at ano mga papers ko ang dapat ko ipakita sknla???

    salamat.

    1. mary Avatar
      mary

      hi maria, at airport 1st pay your travel tax which is 1620.pesos then go check in counter to get your boarding pass, then terminal fee 550 bring with you passport, grant visa notice, and if your ticket purchase by credit card not belongs to u, bring with you front copy of the credit card use to purchase your ticket and valid id from credit card owner, wala ng interview sa airport minsan may mga tanong ang immig officer. after mong makakuha ng boarding pass they will give you small paper for immig, fill it up and then d. card on the plane fill in to present in australia immig, hope it helps. have a safe travel..

      1. maria Avatar
        maria

        salamat sa reply..ung bf ko ang bumili ng ticket ko send nlng nia sa email.ko…ang alis ko po august 30 bka meron d2 n papunta australia sabay nlng ako medyo.nervous ng kunti….!

      2. joana Avatar
        joana

        hi Maria, don’t be nervous, if you don’t know what to do, you can always ask people around you and make some friends ^_^ good luck sayo, and have a safe trip.

      3. maria Avatar
        maria

        mary, png ilan alis mo na?passport,grant visanotice and ticket lang?ung boyfriend ko bumili dun sa australia ng ticket ko…ano mga tanong nila pra meron ako idea? kelangan ko ba ng australian dollars? thanks mary!

  19. mary Avatar
    mary

    hi nice, I did all by myself , I gathered all nec. doc , waiting period is 6 to 9 months. it depends sa CO maghandle sa app mo. and if they need more add doc they will inform u and call you naman, good luck sayo..saan ka sa Aus?

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      Hi Mary, salamat…sayo ilang months? anu Fb name mo?
      pls. send ka email sa akin @ niceblue808@gmail.com
      i’ll wait for your reply…… God bless

    2. Jo Avatar
      Jo

      Hi mary, kumusta? nung ng apply ka ng PMV ng agent kaba? ilang months po ba na grant ung pmv mo? pls. reply.thanks

      @ Nice, ng apply ka rin ng pmv?

  20. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    hello po, ask lang po sino taga davao dito naglodge ng visit visa panu po kayo naglodge at magkano napo binayad nyo 5,600 or 5,700 then magkano binayad sa agency ba yon? dati kc tumatawag lang number ng embassy then tru pick up by air21. dont know now if anu na. pls update naman duon sa mga taga davao. thanks

    1. M Avatar
      M

      pagmaglolodge ng visa, you have to call this number and follow the voice prompt. they;ll inform you about how much to pay and what else to do.. good luck. im from davao and still waiting for my grant. in jesus’ name

      Here is the stepbystep procedure from the embassy:
      http://www.vfsglobal.com/australia/philippines/index.html

      and call this number to lodge: 632 790 4900

      1. Sandra Avatar
        Sandra

        Thank you sis M, when ka naglodge tourist visa sis? Which part in Davao sis

  21. annamarie.pepito Avatar

    hello mary kailan ka lang na grant pmv mo? sino co mo… salamat!!!

    1. ivory Avatar
      ivory

      hi po! its been 3weeks i lodge my application its a tourist visa i lodge in cebu city… where can i check the status of my visa? thanks all

  22. maria Avatar
    maria

    meron po bng mg travel sa august 30???
    if makikisabay lng pra my kausap and tagal nervous….!

    thank you.

    1. CECIL Avatar

      maria 29kna lng byahe sabay tau bound to singapore connecting flights ako

    2. CECIL Avatar

      maria is ur first time to travel abroad?well ako nga din nervous but buti nlng sunduin ako ng bf ko sa singapore ayaw niya magtravel ako mag isa papuntang perth.san k ba pupunta tagasan bf mo?

      1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        hello cecil dont worry God will guiding you with your trip, alam mo dati grabe talaga nervous ko pabalik balik ako sa toilet ng NAIA AIRPORT 7 times ako nag wiwi iwan koba bakit hindi naubos ihi ko… dahil sa neorvous talaga….maganda yun susunduin ka ng bf mo kampante kana nyan….

      2. CECIL Avatar

        anna ty sa advice mo but super nervous tlga ako hndi ko kasi alam eh lam mo nman pag ist time hndi mo alam if anu dapat mong gawin at first.tas ang problema kona nman ang pagbalik ko dito pag andun n ako sa australia hahaha.pahirapan tlga buti nlng sunduin ako sa singapore

      3. CECIL Avatar

        annamarie baka ako din balisawsawin ako hahaha alam mo na pag nervous makipagkilala nlng ako dun

  23. maria Avatar
    maria

    nka booking k kasi aq august 30 alis ko…brisbane cya…manila to darwin taz darwin to brisbane…little bit nervous i hope sna meron ako makasabay…ikw san kb ?sna magkita tau…second mo nb ang pag alis mo ulit???tourist lng ako 3 months ndi ko din kasi alam pag nsa airport aq d2 satin.pag tourist ano bng hinahanap nila skin?

    1. CECIL Avatar

      maria sabay sana tau manila to darwin din ako kaso 27 fight ko 9:55pm

      1. maria Avatar
        maria

        hi cecil, sna nga sbay tau kaso lng 30 alis ko..meron pba tau interview sa immig.?at ano mga tanong nila pra meron aq idea..meron kb facebook…thanks

    2. angel Avatar
      angel

      sis Maria, taga saan ka? promo ba nakuha na ticket ng hubby mo? mas maganda if naka avail sya ng promo kc morethan 800 lang yon samantala if hndi medyo mahal 1200 above na. Anyway sis TIPS lang wag ka kabahan lalo na pagdating sa immi huwag na huwag ka pakita si sna kinabahan ka kai if sa tingin nila n akinabahan ka the more na madami yan sila tanong sayo. presnt ur passport-visa-tcket and of course SMILE easy lang yan sis. madali lang magvisit sa oz sis than middle east ang hirap talagang pahrapan pagdating sa immi. Ingats sis GOD BLESS

      1. maria Avatar
        maria

        hi sis angel.png ilan alis mo n2?ano mga ask nila sa immig?nku sis now.plng kabado n pano p kya sa immig..bgyan mo nman me idea..thank u

    3. angel Avatar
      angel

      Where u from Brisbane sis? aba nalalapit na flight mo ah, goodluck sis yong TIPS huwag kalimutan just present you PASSPORT-VISA-2WAY TICKET-SMILE huwag kang pakita na kinabahn ka kasi lalo ka nila tanungin. Madali lang yan sis

  24. Mabel Avatar
    Mabel

    Hello mga sis. Ask ko lng if sino ang naglodge uling TV for the 2nd time? Kc un una ko TV granted , now mag aaply uli ako the problem is nagresigned n ako sa work ko. Magrant kaya uli ako now ? Thank u.

  25. annamarie.pepito Avatar

    hello cecil dont worry madali lang pag uwi mo, kung anong ginawa mo pag punta mo pareho lang pag uwi mo,,,ganun process pa rin,,wag kang mag alala, ako dati stop over ako ng hongkong isang oras lang bakante ko para lumipat tartantang taranta ako baka maiwanan pero hindi pala,first time ko din pumunta last oct 20-juanary 19 2014…remember God is Good al the time!!!!

    1. CECIL Avatar

      thank u anna marrie sa pagpapalakas mo ng loob ko ty tlga GOD guide
      me wherever i go sa pagtransfer pupunta parin ba ng desk officer anna?

  26. maria Avatar
    maria

    hello all,

    cnu aalis ng august 30?

    thank you!

    1. CECIL Avatar

      august 27 ako mria 6pm and bound to sydney to perth its along flights grabe sa sydney naku sunduin ng bf ko tas sabay na kmi sa perth

      1. levi Avatar
        levi

        Hi Cecil, sa Perth din ako grant yung visa ko today Aug 15 lodged last July 30. plan ko on August 25 na lang may mga aayusin pa kasi ako dito next week. naka book kana ng Aug 27?

  27. CECIL Avatar

    levi wala pa pero august 27 ako ng 8:15pm ang departure un ang gusto ng bf ko ksi sunduin niya ako sa sydney tas sabay n kmi papuntang perth ayaw ksi niya ako magtravel mag isa worried daw xa sakin.connecting flights karin ba levi?san ka sa perth?ung bf ko s beeliar xa

    1. levi Avatar
      levi

      Hi Cecil, thanks for the reply. yes connecting flight din wala naman kasi direct flight manila to perth. if mag connecting to sydney haba kasi ng flight if manila = singapore= perth mas ok kasi flight manila=singpore 3 hrs then singapore=perth 5 hrs lang. hanap sana ako kasabay para di nakaka bore mag antay ng connecting. sanay naman ako mag travel pero first time ko sa aus. sa leederville wa sya.

      1. CECIL Avatar

        hi levi oo nga e ang haba ng sa sydney hndi kasi niya ako masundo sa singapore pero ok lng at least andun na xa paglanding ko.gabi nman byahe ko pareho lng yan sa natulog ka tas pagkagising mo umaga na hehhe .andun na ako hndi na ako maboaring pg sa sydney na ako andun na bf ko eh

      2. CECIL Avatar

        levi sasabhin ko sa bf ko na mag singapore ako basta sabay tau sa 27 ang inaalala ksi niya sa akin ala ako kasabay kapag mag singapore ako.oh anu levi papayag ka sabihin mo din sa bf mo habang hndi p ako nakabook ng flights

      3. CECIL Avatar

        ako hndi sanay magtravel kaya gusto ko din me kasabay para me kausapako hndi ko alam dapat ko gawin.kevi add mo ako sa fb cecile pagal argawanon name ko.usap tau dun.pag sa27 kna sabay na tau ako convince bf ko now

      4. CECIL Avatar

        levi sana magkasabay tlga tau para masaya travel natin hehe reply ka ha para masabihan ko kagad bf ko hndi ksi xa papayag ala ako kasama eh kaya gusto tlga niya ako sunduin

  28. levi Avatar
    levi

    Hi Cecil, sorry was looking for flight details. sige na sabay na tayo. ito yung flight na convenient and hindi masyado haba ang flight. cheaper pa. sabihan mo na lng bf mo may kasabay ka going to perth.

    CX 906 25AUG MNLHKG 1100 1315
    2 CX 171 25AUG HKGPER 1450 2235
    3 CX 170 22SEP PERHKG 2355 0745 23SEP
    4 CX 901 23SEP 2 HKGMNL 0900 1115

    1. levi Avatar
      levi

      hi Cel, sent you friend request in fb already. pls check para usap tayo dun.

  29. maria Avatar
    maria

    ganun b mga sis.gusto ko lng tlga ng meron ksbay nervous tlga me first time ko kc.ang flight ko kc gabi….snal lng meron makasabay…thanks mga sis sa reply.

  30. chae Avatar

    hello po ,, pwede magtanong po paano po bah mag apply ng TV,, ano po requirements ng bf at sakin naman po , pwede ba wlang bank statements kac natatakot xa if ever daw send niya un bank statement niya nag alala xa baka makuha ung number basta takot xa , ano ba pwede ibang documents na aside sa bank statements na approved ung visa ,, thank po ulit salamat sana may makakasagot sa tanong ko ,, god bless

    1. Mabel Avatar
      Mabel

      Hi chae, ur bf dont need to worry because all documents u will be submitted ay confidential. And u have to prove that ur bf has sufficient fund to sponsor u by showing his bank statement or other proof documents.

      1. chae Avatar

        pwede bah wlang bank statements or other documents to pass,, aside from bank statement .. asan ba pwde mabz i send yong safe anong nice na courier maipadala and documents ng bf ko

      2. chae Avatar

        aside from bank statement ano po ibang documents mabz para ma approved ung tv ko ano ba nice courrier na padalhan sa mga ducoments niya mabz slamat

  31. chae Avatar

    hi po , pwede po ba matanong ,, paano po bah mag apply ng tv,, diba one of the requirements is ang bank statement ng bf ko, kaso ayaw niya i send baka daw makuha number niya just to be safe lang daw natatakot xa ,,, aside po ba ng bankstatement meron po ba iba documents for requirements for tv, ano po ba ulit ang full requirements for tv,,, slamat po sana masasagot po katanungan ko ,, slamat n godbless

  32. chae Avatar

    ano po ba maliban sa bank statements mabz na other docs, na maging proof at ano naman the best na courrier na mapapadalhan dito sa pinas ng bf ko ,thankz

    1. Mabel Avatar
      Mabel

      Hi Chae, he could send his payslip or tax cert via post mail , its cheaper but could take 10 days .

      1. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        Hi Chae, tell ur bf to scan his docs like his payslip and tax certificate and other docs. ok lang yon.

    2. ashi Avatar

      hi chae just a photo copy of your bf’s payslip,driver’s license,passport,electric bill,and photo copy ng land title ng house nya and dont forget the statutory declaration of him…..and the best courier na pinapadalhan ng bf ko is yong express courier international it takes only 3 days for you to receive the docs from your bf the good thing in this courier you can track your item by entering the reference number

    3. angel Avatar
      angel

      Chae as per my experienced 3 times na me grant ng visit visa photo copy lahat then my partner sent to me via email signed by JP. magagastosan pa kayo if padala nya jan sayo documents. ako ginawa ko print ko lang into colored so far after lodging 4days tanggap ko na grant visa via air21 kaso nga lang medyo kaba din kc wala naman kc confirmation if tanggap naba ng embassy documents mo o wala. pero gulat nalang me after 4 days tanggap agad grant notce. Thanks God

  33. maria Avatar
    maria

    cecil,sayang sna pla sabay tau…pang ilan ng alis mo 2?

    1. CECIL Avatar

      it was my first time actually a little bit of nervous but kakayanin ko me mga questions minsan ang immigration daw based s mga nakaalis na but kaya natin to.sunduin nman ako ng bf ko sa darwin so hndi na ako maxado kabahan at me kasama na ako papuntang perth.add moko sa fb cecile pagal argawanon name ko

  34. maria Avatar
    maria

    mary, pang ilan alis mo n 2 and san ka sa australia?
    if ok lang sau mary meron kb facebook?

    thank you

    1. Kai Avatar
      Kai

      Hello girls. Granted din ang visa ko. Nun wednesday nag-email sa akin. Thank God. Sino magtravel to Adelaide sa inyo? Hehe

  35. maria Avatar
    maria

    kelan alis mo kc alis aq august 30..punta ko brisbane.

    1. Kai Avatar
      Kai

      Mas maaga ako aug 24. How much ang airfare na nakuha mo? And which airline?

      1. gina Avatar
        gina

        Hi Kai ano airlines mo?sa Aug.26 naman flight ko going to Melbourne.

      2. maria Avatar
        maria

        hi kai,syang sna ngsabay tau…png ilan alis kna?ndi ko alam kung magkano kc boyfriend ko bumili dun…philippines airlines ako…meron kb facebook?
        thank you.

      3. CECIL Avatar

        guys cnu aalis dito ng august 27 sabay na tau bound to darwin at 9:55pm fligths ko via phil airline

      4. Kai Avatar
        Kai

        Hi Gina, di pa booked pero ang kunin
        Ko baka airasia MNL – ADL. Aug25. Ikaw ano airline mo?

        @maria hehe San ka ba? Punta din ako melb pero d ko sure dates. First time ko sa Oz. hihi pede cgro tyo mgkita

        @Cecil ADL ako eh.

  36. rechenjaimehen Avatar

    Hi guys, san kayo nag bayad para sa Visa fee? wala talaga akong account sa banko. plano ko mag lodge this tuesday. Akoy na lilito sa sa payment process. Thanks

    1. Kai Avatar
      Kai

      Hello rechen. Ako kasi kung San ako my acct. Bpi kasi dinebit nila sa acct ko. Try calling banks kung pwede kuha managers cheque ng wala acct. Goodluck

      1. gina Avatar
        gina

        Kai sa jestar airlines KO.happy trip na lang

      2. rechenjai Avatar

        Actually meron ako Atm n man yun. try ko maya sa unionbank. Ano ba sabihin ko sa teller? Naka notarize ba dapat ang mga documents?

    2. levi Avatar
      levi

      Hi rechenjaimehen kelangan mo talaga na may bank account kasi managers check ang payment. ang pagkakaalam ko di ka makakbili ng managers check if wala ka account.

    3. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      Hi Rechenjaimenhen, mg open account kana lang total magagamit muna mn yon….. importante kc na mai bank account ka…. cge good luck and God bless

      1. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        OK pwd yan punta ka sa bank mo din sabihin mo na mg pa change kanang cash to manager’s cheque……
        sa akin naman passport lang ang pina notarized ko ung iban kung docs wala na…..

  37. Aiza A. Avatar
    Aiza A.

    Hey guys! cno dito na tga cebu na aalis sa sept 9 via PAL then connecting flight ceb-mnl-mel? Sana meron ako mksbay kasi ist time ko bmyahe outside the country..

    1. Apol Avatar

      Aiza hello!!! Sure na flight mo ng sept 9?? Via Pal din kase ko pero wala pang date sa sept. Gusto ko din my ksabay sana…

      1. Aiza A. Avatar
        Aiza A.

        Hi apol!..yeah sept 9 na flight ko 6 pm d-time goin’ to manila…anyways u from cebu? If yes magpabook kna para sabay tau…:)

      2. jhaz Avatar

        Hi apol, Sept 7 andun na ko. Malapit ba yung Melbourne sa pupuntahan mo?

      3. Apol Avatar

        AIZA Bukas ako mg papa book.. sept 9 din ako… kaso hindi ako taga cebu.. sa airport tau pwede mgkita if ever.. isa lang naman flight ng PAL in a day eh… pwede ko ba makuha no. Mo?

    2. Aiza A. Avatar
      Aiza A.

      Hello apol! Here’s my #09999883298..pls bigyan mo din ako ng # mo para magkita tlga tau..thanks!

      1. Apol Avatar

        Hello Aiza A. Nka book na ko sept. 9. Sabay tau ah kita tau sa airport sabay na tau mg check in.. yey!!! My fb ka ba add mo ko Michelle Go … ito no. Ko 09397736480

  38. Mabel Avatar
    Mabel

    Hi girls ! Mag lodge ako ng application today 😀 wish me luck !!

    1. sandra Avatar
      sandra

      good luck, taga saan ka mabel? davao-cebu manila ka maglodge?

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Manila ako sis sandra

      2. Sandra Avatar
        Sandra

        AH OK, davao naman ako sis. online ka sis maglodge?

      3. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi Sandra. Nope. Nag walk-in ako sa vfs makati.

    2. Apol Avatar

      Goodluck mabel!! Think positive ka lang for sure approve visa mo.. be patient sa pg aantay ng result.. pray lng and God will provide.

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hello sis Apol. Thank u.

  39. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    Hello girls. How much ang RT ticket na nakuha niyo?

    1. ashi Avatar

      Hi kai just had purchased my ticket at PALtoday ive got it for 885usd including the travel tax its expensive now than my 2nd trip by the way its budget economy it s more expensive if it is regular economy how about u how much did u pay n ur round trip ticket?

      1. joana Avatar
        joana

        Ashi, ang mura pa din ng ticket mo, compare sa nakita ko online, 1,100 usd ung nakita ko, kumuha kaba ng agent, or binili mo sya online?

  40. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    hello mga sis, ask lang sino po dito naka try maglodge ng TV online?

  41. ashi Avatar

    Hi joana sa sydney ako kaw san ka sa aus?.

    1. joana Avatar
      joana

      Sydney din kami, sis Ashi 🙂 Sandy Point, aalis ka palang b or jan kana sa oz?

      1. ashi Avatar

        Hi joana sa casula kmi d2 pa ko philippines dec pa ko punta ng oz.

      2. joana Avatar
        joana

        i see,pang ilang alis mo na nyan ashi? if ever ma approve visa ko il be there til dec, keep in touch let me know kung kailan flight mo, pra may mapasyalan ako dun lol, san ka pala dito sa Phils?

  42. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    Hello! Ask ko lang sa mga frequent tourist sa Oz, nagkaprob ba kayo sa immig nun nakitang 3mos kayo stay dun? First time ko kasi to Oz, and 3 months agad ang stay ko. 🙂

    Magkano ang RT tickets na nakuha nio?

    THanks

    1. ashi Avatar

      Hi kai theres no problem bout it as long as ur visa s valid.

      1. Kai Avatar
        Kai

        Hi ashi. I mean dito sa Immig officer sa Pinas. Ok lang basta may return ticket? 🙂 di naman nila i question na matagal magstay? 🙂 hehe

  43. annamarie.pepito Avatar

    7 months na this month PMV ko , sana ilalalabas na ni co visa result ko…..bakit ngayon tagal na sila mag grant ng visa…dito ako nagsimula sa blog ni miss nina dati, na miss ko ito..

    1. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      Hi AnnaMarie, good morning!!!!!!
      7months na PMV mo?
      anu sabi ng CO mo? ng agent kaba sis? san ka sa OZ?
      keep on praying sis…. God bless

      1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        hello nov this coming 29 my 7 months sa app ko, i was received an email from embassy last june 18 stating that my application is likely to be finalized in or before october…hindi ako nag agent sis ….sa adelaide ako… sino co mo sis ako … si miss je belen.. ikaw? taga saan ka rin

      2. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        ikaw nov may natanggap kana ba ng email galing sa kanila…..

    2. B Avatar
      B

      Hi sis, ano po ung process ng PMV, I am planning to apply for a pmv pagtapos ng tv ko…kelangan ba nasa pinas mag-apply? tnx sis.

      1. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        Hi B, kumusta? kailan ang uwi mo? san ka sa OZ? at san ka dto sa pinas? send me email @ niceblue808@gmail.com
        i will help you
        God bless

    3. meow Avatar
      meow

      Hi anne marie! Aq din almost 7 months na sa katapusan ung partner visa ko. nganga parin.. nakakatense na tong pagaantay na to

      1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        hello meow siguro pareaho tayo ng date pag lodge application natin……i was lodged last january 29 2014…hay naku sis kailan ilalabas yung big news natin….good luck sis…

    4. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      @@@@@ AnnaMarie, good morning!!!!!! thanks for the reply….di ko pa alam kung sino co ko 1 month plang po ung pmv ko.
      kailan po ba mgka co? di ko alam kung anu dapat ko gawin. kc sabi nila dpa dw pwd mg inquire kc 1month plang po.kailan po ba pwd? ikaw kailang ka ng email sa kanila? Taga Dumaguete City po ko…at tga Brisbane po ung fiancee ko.

    5. meow Avatar
      meow

      Sis annamarie jan 28 ko nilodge tpos 29 nila nareceive. JBelen name ng co ko. hehe parehas ba tyo? Buti ka pa nagemail na bka mafinalize sa oct. sna ung akin din. San ka ngyn sis?

      1. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        @ Meow, kumusta? wow ang ganda naman kc pariho kayo ng co ni Annamarie…. ako d ko alam kung sino co ko kc 1month plang mo ung applicaion ko.. san kaba dto sa pinas?

      2. meow Avatar
        meow

        Hi nov! Oo nga parehas pa kme ng co ni annamarie hehe.. kasabay kong nilodge ung tourist visa app nung january kya andito aq ngyn with hubby 🙂 nakakatense parin mag antay kc almost 7 months na eh… pero cge keri lng bsta ba pag nagparamdam cla eh good news na :/

      3. meow Avatar
        meow

        Nov mageemail sayo CO mo mga 2-3 months after nila mareceive app mo kc hhingiin nila CENOMAR mo.. tga jan aq sa caloocan city sa pinas 🙂

      4. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        @ Meow, salamat sa reply mo…..
        oo wait nlang ako sa email nila….
        subrang kabado ako kc di ko alam kung anu gagawin ko….]
        maganda sa inyo ni annamarie kc nka finalized na……
        ikaw ng email kaba sa kanila kung anu na status ng PV mo?
        kailan ka balik dito sa pinas?
        ingat & God bless

      5. meow Avatar
        meow

        @nov hnd ko pa sure kung maffinalize na ung akin di pa cla naguupdate eh 🙁 last akong nagemail last month kc ininform ko ung case officer na preggy na ako and if ano ng status ng app ko kso wla namang reply. pag nagemail cla na ready to be finalized na eh tsaka aq uuwi. Gsto kc ng hubby ko na dito ung antenatal check up ko.. Wag ka kabahan bsta pray lang. mageemail naman cla if may additional info silang kelangan bsta check mo lng regularly email mo… 🙂

      6. annamarie.pepito Avatar
        annamarie.pepito

        hello meow wow parehas tayo ng co…. andito pa ako sa pinas sis taga ozamiz ako….. kailan kaya lalabas news natin, san ka sa oz sis

      7. meow Avatar
        meow

        Sna nga ilabas na asap… tgal na din natin nagaantay.. dito kme sa perth. kaw tga san fiance mo?

      8. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        @ Hi Meow, wow congrats!!!!!
        oo wait nlang ako sa email nila..salamat ingat ka jan always…… Godbless
        @ AnnaMarie, hello!!!! kumusta kana sis? ang ganda kc same kayo ng co ni meow……cge mga sis keep in touch…
        God bless us always…………………….

  44. Apol Avatar

    Sino po mgttravel ng september Papuntang melbourne??? Via PAL?

    1. ivory Avatar
      ivory

      anyone please do some favor…. mag one month this coming friday since i lodge my TV application… so worried till now havent receive any words from them… i try to call always busy send some visa enquiry no response… i lodge my application in cebu walk in lng.. where else can i inquire my status? so worried her

      1. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        Hi Ivory, Good Morning!!!!
        wait kalang sis mg txtxt sila sayo maybe today mai ma receive ka from embassy…keep praying ok lang yan sis…..
        san ka dto sa Cebu?

      2. ivory Avatar
        ivory

        hi nov thanks… i call there hotline and it says ready for pick up..what does it mean? does my visa granted? sa tuesday pa kasi ako pupunta sa cebu to pick it up holiday kasi sa monday..
        thanks nov…have a good day

      3. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        Hi Ivory, kumusta? san ka sa CEBU? wait kalang mg ttxt naman sila sayo at dapat andun ka kung ano ung address na ginamit mo kc don nila e ddliver yon…cge goodluck sis..pray klang sis… Godbless

      4. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi ivory same pala tayo never heard from embassy,nakatanggap lang aq ng text na na receive na nila Pero bakit d ko ma track ,nag email na aq till now wala pang sagot haysst nakaka stress,meron ba naka experience na hindi ma track ang reference number ng application?

    2. jhaz Avatar
      jhaz

      Hi Apol, punta ko Melb this sept. San ka stay dun? For how long?

      1. Apol Avatar

        Hello jhaz, anong date ang alis mo ng sept. ? PAL ba sakyan mo? Sabay sana tau hihi… Sa north cranbourne victoria ako ppunta sa bf ko… 2 months lang ako dun.. ikaw??? Hope to hear from u soon…

      2. jhaz Avatar

        Hi apol, sa Sept 7 andun na ko. 1 month lang ako. Malapit ba yun sa city?

      3. Aiza A. Avatar
        Aiza A.

        Hi apol and jhaz!..xa bendigo victoria nmn ako..sana mgkita tau dun…:)

      4. Apol Avatar

        Hi jhaz sayang sept 9. Alis ko dating ko dun sept 10.. nweiz medyo malayo cia sa city mga 1 to 2 hrs.

      5. Apol Avatar

        Aiza A. Sabay na tau… dito sa manila airport na tau mgkita hindi kc ko taga cebu eh… anong no. Mo pwede ko ba makuha?

      6. Apol Avatar

        AIZA A. Sabay na tau sa sept 9.. sa airport na tau mgkita dito sa manila… ok lang ba kunin ko no. Mo?thank u

      7. Aiza A. Avatar
        Aiza A.

        @ apol:…OK Sige here’s my # 09999883298…see you soon then 🙂

      8. Apol Avatar

        Jhaz ask ko sana anong bawal na dalin na food??? And totoo ba iddeclare daw pati shoes na dala dala mo??? Tnx

      9. jhaz Avatar

        @Apol, no need to declare your shoes. Only your food.

  45. ashi Avatar

    hi kai yes wala ka magiging problema sa immig dito sa pinas mababait mga officers don basta may return ticket ka then valid ang visa mo wala na sila madaming tanong in my experience during my 2 consecutive trip they just asked me whom am i gonna visit in sydney then tinanong lang ako kung ano job ko dito sa manila un lang….dont worry wag ka kakabahan just pray GOD will guide you…..

    1. Kai Avatar
      Kai

      Hi ashi thanks sa reply. As of now kasi I’m not really working. OFW ako then umuwi ako ng April. And founded an NGO, sort of, so ayun nga mostly charity projects ginagawa ko for the past months and i was traveling sa northern Luzon. Kaya mejo kabado kasi baka
      Pag tanong sa akin anong work ko dito. Can i have your contact details?

    2. Apol Avatar

      Hi ashi I just wanna ask ..first time ko kase sa aus ppunta ko sa sept 9. anong dpat I declare sa customs??? Mahigpit cla sa food na dala mo?? And totoo ba na pati shoes na dala mo iddeclare mo din??? I hope to hear from u…Thank u

      1. ashi Avatar

        hi apol in my experience on my 2nd trip my cousin in sydney requested for a pansit locally made from our province and i didnt declare it on the form that i filled out and bout the shoes it’s not true i took 4 pairs of shoes and sandals with me just put in my luggage and that’s it….. i was a bit worried bout the pansit coz it was my first time to bring food but di naman nila sinita but im not sure if they allow fruits ang alam ko kung mga sweets like for example pastillas or other pasalubong ok lang un just put it in your luggage.just wrap it properly it properly……

      2. gina Avatar
        gina

        Hi ashi kakarating KO lang nung 27 dito sa Melbourne may dala ako otap dried mangoes and shoes pero Hindi KO na dineclare.ask lang ako if my friends and relatives ako.ang sabi KO lang bf lang.then ask nila if nameet KO na I said yes he comes to manila 3x yun lang.di ko in expect na mag-interview pa immigration sa Melbourne airport pero wala naman naging problema.just relax lang madali lang naman.have a safe trip

      3. Apol Avatar

        Talaga??? Pano kase sabi ng bf ko I declare ko daw yun mga dala ko food…magddala kase ko ng hopia and crinkles…

      4. Apol Avatar

        Kailan pala yun pangalawang punta mo sa aus.??? Thanks ashi ah

  46. ashi Avatar

    @ joana it’s my 3rd time to go oz….i’ll let you know when will be my flight….d2 ako muntinlupa kaw san ka d2 sa phil? anyways pang ilang alis mo na ba to oz?

    1. joana Avatar
      joana

      sa Pampanga ako, first time ko palang aalis e, sana nga maging ok ang lahat.

      1. ashi Avatar

        Just keep praying joana and im sure everything be alright….

      2. ashi Avatar

        Just keep praying joana and im sure everything will be alright…

    2. grasya Avatar
      grasya

      hi ashi, saan ka sa muntinlupa? ate ko malapit da munisipyo. jan ako next week. am still waiting for my TV result. thanks for your tips and encouragement to the rest of us.

      1. ashi Avatar

        Hi grasya sa summitville ako and ur welcome its a plessure to help others even just n a simple way…dont worry just keep praying am sure ur application wil be granted…

      2. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        hi ashi sa bruger st. ate ko anjan ako last week sa Iking’s carinderia niya yun.when alis mo?

    3. grasya Avatar
      grasya

      hi ashi, denied TV aplication ko by J.GOYA mali mali pa info niya parang minadali lang father-in-law ko raw ang step-dad ko at wala raw weight yung employment. anyway yes, i’ll keep praying. kita tayo minsan jan kelan ba alis mo? sa gruenville lang kami madalas. tapos minsan bantay sa carinderia ni ate sa IKING’s lapit lang sa munisipyo ng muntinlupa.
      safe travels! God bless1

  47. maria Avatar
    maria

    hello,

    mga sis meron bng aalis ng august 30?philippines airline pasabay nlng manila to darwin…i hope meronmg reply.

    thankyou!

  48. maria Avatar
    maria

    hello,

    reply my message if meron aalis ng 30.

    thankyou mga sis!

  49. CECIL Avatar

    ashi anu tinatanung ng immig.here sa manila saka sa immig.sa aust para me idea ako?

    1. ashi Avatar

      hi cecil ive seen your photos n facebook is that you and your bf at Baclaran church and in heritage hotel?….anyways bout your question in my first trip tinanong lang sakin ng immig officer kung ano work ko dito sa pinas then kung sino dadalawin ko sa oz un lang then in my 2nd trip wala naman tinanong sakin tinignan lang ung passport ko then yong visa ko thats it……

      1. CECIL Avatar

        oo ashi xa un bf ko hehehe bait nun bigay mo nman skin fb name mo para nman magkamustahon tau sa fb.eniway ty sa more ideas about my trip ha i realy apreciate.

  50. ashi Avatar

    @ cecil bout nga pala sa immig sa oz di naman sila matanong basta habang nakapila ka to immig may mag checheck nung form that u filled up in the plane then in my experience kc they just checked my passport then visa un lang and in my last trip pinoy ung immig officer na napilahan ko un asked nya lang ako hows pinas and kung sino pupuntahan ko sa oz tinanong nya ako kung lokal ba daw bf ko un lang….

    1. CECIL Avatar

      ashi fb tau anu name mo sa fb fri request kita or u can add me ty so much

      1. ashi Avatar

        hi cecil it’s ok im happy sharing my experience to help others get some idea…..anyways ill just send you friend request ok but i dont have much photos in there ill just put one of my pic so you can see me ok…..