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

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

  1. maria Avatar
    maria

    belle sbay tau aalis din me august 30.ok kng sau?phillipine airline.me…wait ko repky.mo..thanks

    1. belle Avatar
      belle

      hi maria,,sori ngayon q lng nbasa msge mo.and2 na aq sa gold coast san ka d2 sa Australia..my fb ka ba?

  2. Apol Avatar

    Hi!! Sino po dito ang aalis ng sept. 9 via PAL papuntang melbourne… ?? Baka pwede tau mg sabay πŸ™‚

  3. roch Avatar
    roch

    hello
    mag ask lang sana ako about mutiple visa kasi sakin mag 5 weeks na wala parin ako natanggap na result.nag email sila sa agent ko di pa daw nila ma finalize visa ko dahil naghintay cla sa health of commonwealth ng australia.sino po ba nakaranas the same sakin..sana maymakasagot sa tanong ko.

    1. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      have u done ur medical? dapat ang agent mo ang mga follow up nyan. wait kalang sis…pray always. god bless

      1. roch Avatar
        roch

        Hello nov tanx sa reply mo,yes tapos na kc nag apply ako ng partner visa so yung medical sa partner yun nalang daw gagamitin ko for tourist visa.pinafollowup na lagi ng agent ko tapos nag email cla kahapon na assessment still on process pa daw.kinakabahan na ako sis pang 5 tourist visa ko na to ito lang pinakamatagal.

    2. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      Och, pls.send me email @ novyjing@yahoo.com
      thanks

      1. roch Avatar
        roch

        Hello sis nag email na ako sau.

    3. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      Roch, ng reply na ako sa email mo.. God bless

  4. elah Avatar
    elah

    hi everyone ask ko long since im planing to apply my visa for 3rd time anong yung primary applicant and secondary applicant do we really need to pay that in manager check aswell yung 2 way courier since im here in zamboanga do i need to pay that in manager checks aswell at iba pa yung 380 bakit and daming fee ngayon mga sis please help me

  5. ashi Avatar

    hi joana i purchased my ticket directly at PAL ticketing office in filinvest it depends kc sa date ng departure iba iba ang price nila…. the earlier you pay for your ticket kc the cheaper the price din.that’s why i purchased ticket 4 months pa before my scheduled flight…….

    @apol you dont need to declare the foods that you’re gonna bring like what gina said nagdala din daw sya ng and sotap and dried magoe and she didnt declare it wala naman magiging problem dun…..

    ..

    1. Apol Avatar

      Oh ok… thanks much ashi

  6. annamarie.pepito Avatar

    hello mga sis napakasaya ko araw na ito, dumating na visa grant ko, nag papasalamat ako kay papa God sa mga blesing binigay nya sa akin, reward nya lahat na ginawa para sa family ko, pag sasakripisyo nag bunga lahat… lubos din ako nag papasalamat sa co ko na c JULIETA BELIN nakapakabait mo….for exactly 7 months . at makakasama ko na rin sa wakas asawa ko …..Thank you Lord….. God is good all the time my motto..

    1. meow Avatar
      meow

      Sis anamarie congrats!!! Buti ka pa… mkhang matatagalan pako… at least makakasama mo na hubby mo.. san xa dito sa aust?

      1. annamarie.pepito Avatar

        hello meow salamat, dont worry sis ikaw na ang susunod,, mabait co natin….oo nga makasamakona hubby ko sa wakas…

      2. joana Avatar
        joana

        congrats anamarie πŸ™‚ sana ma grant na rin ung skin πŸ™

      3. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        Hi meow, kumusta? kailan ka ng lodge ng application mo? anu niplayan mo pmv or pv? cno co mo? pls. reply.thanks

      4. meow Avatar
        meow

        Nov partner visa inapply ko nung jan.28 gang ngayon wala pang result πŸ™

      5. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        hi meow, sino co mo? ahhhhhhh cge lang bka this week ok na. ng email ba sila sayo kung na finalize na yong application mo? ng hingi ba sila ng mga additional docs sayo?
        ng agent kaba? san ka dto sa pinas? sorry daming kung tanung…..ng apply kc kasi ako bago lang last June lang aku ng lodge. pls. reply……salamat Godbless

      6. meow Avatar
        meow

        Sis nov c j.belen co ko same kme ni anamarie…ako lng mismo nagsubmit di nako dumaan sa agency. nagemail xa sakin mga april and may kc nagrequest xa ng cenomar ko tsaka police clearance ko sa saudi eh since wla nako dun eh di nako makakuha so nagrequest aq na iwaive ung police clearance… ung last email nya mageemail dw xa for updates.. un lng. wla na. nagemail aq ulet pati husband ko pero di naman xa nagrereply. tga caloocan city ako pero dito ako ngayon sa oz

      7. Nov Avatar
        Nov

        meow pls. send me email @ novyjing@yahoo.com
        kung ok lang sayo…..para makuha ko email add mo
        pra don nlang din ako mg reply sayo…..kc now mg luluto na muna ako….pls. salamat…God bless

    2. lenz Avatar
      lenz

      Congrats sis anna

  7. tin Avatar
    tin

    Hi guys abt tv. Kailangan ba talaga mag submit ng sponsor ng statutory declaration?

    1. tin Avatar
      tin

      Pls email me guys for your response. Tnx

    2. ashi Avatar

      hi tin yes you really need to submit your sponsor’s stat dec…..

      1. elah Avatar
        elah

        hi Ashi when you had your multiple entry issued did you attach an itineray or in clude it in your documents?

  8. mary Avatar
    mary

    hi ana, same didn tayo ng coi si ms Jbelen ang bait nya talaga..

    1. annamarie. pepito Avatar

      heelo mary mabait talaga c sobra c miss j belen….alam nya kasi sa nov na kasal ko..ilang months na sayo mary…..

  9. annamarie. pepito Avatar

    hello joana salamat .. ikaw na susunod God is Good all the time

    1. joana Avatar
      joana

      yes annamarie god is good all the time talaga, na grant na din visa ko today, and im going to pick it up tomorrow to my agent :), anyone here na may flight next week? let me know the date so i can book the ticket po, sabay na tayo πŸ™‚

      1. meow Avatar
        meow

        Hi sis joana! Congrats! Kelan ka nagsubmit? Pmv or partner visa? Hala nagrantan na mga kasabayan ko wla paring reply CO ko sakin… kakastress naman to….

  10. Roch Avatar
    Roch

    Hello gud am sino po ba dito nag multiple visa ask ko lang na kailangan ba may return ticket kahit mag exit sa ibang place di dito sa pinas.tanx sana maymakapag reply sakin

    1. meow Avatar
      meow

      Hi roch! Yup need ng immigration natin dito sa pinas. dito sa aussie hnd cla particular sa return ticket… immigration lng natin ang nagrereqire nun

      1. roch Avatar
        roch

        Hello meow tanx sa reply mo.so pwede ko nalang ipa rebook ticket ko pabalik ko pinas kc baka nz Ako first exit ko.tanx ulit meow

      2. meow Avatar
        meow

        Yup pa re-book mo na lang πŸ™‚

      3. roch Avatar
        roch

        Sis ask ko lang kung san ka nag exit?sa nz kailangan ba ng visa?kc plan namain sa nz kami magpunta ng asawa ko.ano pa place na pwede mag exit sis?

      4. meow Avatar
        meow

        Sa bali aq nagpunta nung una. tipong 6 hrs lng aq dun bsta lang makaexit. this time nagapply nako ng extension pra di q na kelangan lumabas. hnd aq sure pero bka need mo rin ng visa kc ang hnd required ng visa dun eh kung permanent visa holder ka ng aussie (ata) try mo maginquire sa hotline ng nz sa pinas pra mas sigurado..

      5. meow Avatar
        meow

        Di ko pala nasagot ung last question mo roch. kahit saan pwede bsta outside australia. pero mas makakabuti sating mga philippine visa holder eh magexit sa hnd na required ang visa pra less hassle. ang mga aussie naman kc halos kahit saan pwede.

      6. Roch Avatar
        Roch

        Ok meow tanx sa info para alam ko na ano gagawin ko.

  11. ashi Avatar

    hi elah my multple visa was issued last august 6 and i didnt attach my itinerary on the documents ive submitted…

    1. elah Avatar
      elah

      thanks ashi for the info.

  12. rhea Avatar
    rhea

    ask ko lang, how did i know if my application is already there in embassy.. nag lodge na kse ako tv last tuesday….

    1. chen Avatar

      Hi Rhea,, pa update if may result na sayo. nag lodge ako 22 tapos na pick up monday since from davao last Wednesday yun dumating. Baka ma una pa result mo πŸ™‚

  13. grasya Avatar
    grasya

    I got my denied decision letter today from J.GOYA if you get her/him check mabuti yung info mali mali naman nilagay niya sa reasons for refusal father-in-law raw ang step-father ko nakaka disappoint parang minadali lang at hinanapan lang ng loophole. pinatagal pa sa max 30 days eh last week pa pala siya may decision.

    Good Luck to the rest of you! Keep the faith!

    1. meow Avatar
      meow

      Hala sayang naman… C J.Goya din case officer ko nung nagapply aq ng tourist visa nungjanuary and inabot din ng 1 month. Although approved naman pero mali ung nilagay nyang birthdate ko buti na lang binasa kong maigi after kong mahimasmasan kc kung nagkataon bka nagkaproblema aq sa airport. Hnd ka na ba pwede umapela?

      1. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        hi meow, sis we’re looking into filing for a review mother ko na gagawa sa AU kaso dont know how much the bond is, may idea ba kayo? i think yun lang hanap ni J.GOYA assurance na hindi ako magTNT which is hindi naman ako ganon at nakapunta nako AU 15 years ago teenager with my stepfather kaso namatay siya so in the middle of the PR application after almost 2 years na naka bridging Visa kami denied ginamit ni J.Goya yun as grounds for refusal which is not fair aksi ibang circumstances nun. anyway, mali mali nga tlga siya nakaka discourage lang na parang hindi naman tlga pinag aralan maigi bago i refuse basta basta nalang. so bond ang ask ko sa nanay ko if not baka hindi na tlga gusto ko lang naman makasama ina ko at 70+ na siya kung tutuusin pwede naman ako mag apply sa other countries.

      2. meow Avatar
        meow

        Hi grasya! Nung nag inquire asawa ko dito ang sabi sknya $5,000 daw ung bond….. kya sa pinas na lang nmin nilodge….

    2. ashi Avatar
      ashi

      hi grasya wag ka mawawalan ng pag asa try again next time….god bless!

      1. grasya Avatar
        grasya

        thanks sis ashi! yep di naman ako nawalan ng pag-asa more of irita lang kasi negligent makakawonder ka kung trip lang nila na magdeny refuse or talaga bang taken into consideration lahat. thanks for the encouragement! God bless din!

  14. DHENJI Avatar

    Mga sissy need help here sa mga nakapag apply ng extension or another visa
    Inside Australia how much lahat bnyad nyo ? Nashocked kasi ako sa nakita ko now lang sana nga nagkamali lang ako $1,035 total. $335 para sa application charge then may $700 pa daw para sa subsequent charge chuchu daw ano b yun ? To too b un pls help naman mga sis T_T

    1. meow Avatar
      meow

      Kaka apply q lng nung aug. 17 $335 lng bnayaran ko… extension of tourist visa din un.

      1. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hi Meow and Dhenji, 335$ din binayaran ko plus xray fee. Meow, may result ka na? Nung 14 ako nag file, wala pa rin ako result. Mag expire na next week visa ko. Sabi sakin wait lang daw.

      2. DHENJI Avatar

        Thank you sa reps sis πŸ™‚

    2. HelloThere Avatar
      HelloThere

      I just got my visa extension granted today! Yaaay! Just after I posted here I got an e-mail from the immig! I got extension for 6 more months and multiple entry. Thank you girls! I’m so happpyyy! xx

      1. meow Avatar
        meow

        Congrats!! Naapprove agd sakin last month kc ngwa q na ung medical sa pinas kc may ongoing partner visa application dn aq kya grinant na nila agd extension ko.

      2. DHENJI Avatar

        Talaga sis good to hear that sis kasi kung totoo ung $1k pa rang it’s a way too much naman salamat sa answer nyo sis and congrats πŸ™‚ sana ako din magrant 6months din iaapply ko eh how long did you wait for your result sis?

      3. Sakura Avatar
        Sakura

        Sis ano reason mo for extension?

      4. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Tourism πŸ™‚ Pinass ko ulit lahat ng pinasa ko nung nag apply ako.

  15. Sakura88 Avatar
    Sakura88

    Hello guys. This is my second tv application. The first time I lodged mine it only took them a day to grant me a visa. That was last December. Now, it’s been almost a month and I haven’t got it yet. I lodged it last Aug. 12. What are the possible reasons that it’s taking them long? Kinakabahan na kasi ako. πŸ™ Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks.

    1. Roch Avatar
      Roch

      Hello sakura may ganyan talaga girl kc mga previous visa application 2 weeks lang may result na ngayun na tv ko 6 weeks nakuha ko result.i think deprnde kc yan sa co. Mo

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Hi roch. Thanks for replying. How many times ka na nag-apply Ng tv? When was the last one? Ilang entry? I’m asking for a multiple entry. I also asked for it last time with my first application but my co only gave me a single entry.

      2. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Hi sis roch. Sino co mo? Sakin kasi si Ms J Goya.

    2. Roch Avatar
      Roch

      Hello sakura my last tv ko nung feb tapos pagbalik ko dito pinas apply ako ng partner visa tapos after nag medical ako sis nag apply ng multiple.ito lang pinakamatagal 6 weeks sis, pang 5 ko na tong tv sis,dati kc 3 mnths lang inaaplyana ko na tv.

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Binigyan ka Ng multiple this time roch?

    3. Roch Avatar
      Roch

      Oo sis multiple binigay sakin.

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Ok sis. Thanks. I’m also praying for a multiple. Do you know someone here na Binigyan Ng multiple kahit second time lang? Kelan ka nag lodge nung naghintay ka for 6 weeks?

      2. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Kelangan pa ba magpamedical pag tv and you’re asking for a multiple entry sis? Coz ang alam ko ang medical is for 6 months or more na tv lang. Thanks.

      3. meow Avatar
        meow

        Sis sakura88 2nd tym ko to ngayon and multiple din bnigay. Nagrerequire cla ng medical pag ang stay mo sa aussie eh 6 months or more pero pag 3 months multiple eh di na kelangan ng medical kc kelangan mo lumabas after 3 months then balik ka ulet sa aussie just to comply with 3 months multiple visa condition. and inabot ng 1 month ung process ng tv ko this time.

      4. elah Avatar
        elah

        Hi roch nag ask ba cila ng question ?

      5. roch Avatar
        roch

        Hello elah sorry ngayun lang ako nakapag reply.wala naman cla tinatanong.yun lang tumawag sakin co sa tourist visa tinatanong birthdate ko tapos sabi niya isend daw niya sa agent ko ang visa apprival ko.

      6. ann Avatar

        Hi sis…6 months multiple entry ka dba…nag required ba cla ng medical?
        Thanks

      7. liezl:) Avatar

        hi sis, ask ko lang if anu kailangang requirements na ipasa pag naglodge ng tourist visa invite lang ko ng tita ko…thanks, at anung form kailangan…

  16. liezl tamano Avatar

    hi everyone one…im planning na magapply ng tv this month for 3mos., nagfile kc ako nung 2012 twice pero na refused parehas unemployed ako dati, pero ngaun lang ulit me magapply pero may work me ngaun kso may sponsor po me pagpunta sa sydney…anung requirements ipasa ko? need help po… gusto kc ma grant ung visa para mavisit ko ung lola ko dun…thanks and Godbless..

    1. Nov Avatar
      Nov

      hello Liezl, send me email @ novyjing@yahoo.com
      para e send ko sayo kung anu mga requirements. . ty

  17. liezl:) Avatar

    d ko alam kc ang ipapasang requirements eh….

  18. liezl:) Avatar

    hi everyone…need ko ng help, kuna anong requirements kailangan ko ipasa although may work me ngaun pero sponsor me ng tita ko punta dun sa sydney…this momonth me apply…thanks po..

  19. Sakura88 Avatar
    Sakura88

    Hi sis meow. Thanks for that info. Kelan ka nag-apply for multiple and kelan lumabas ang result? Nung first time mo how long did it take? What are the requirements that you’ve submitted this time? Thanks sis. πŸ™‚ dami Tanong noh? Hehe

    1. meow Avatar
      meow

      Hi sis sakura! Nung 1st time ko 2012 pa un 1 day lng pero single entry lng un then nung january 2014 nagapply ulet aq ksbay ng partner visa. same reqts lng sis..

      1. belle Avatar
        belle

        hi ladies sakura88 and meow..my first tv application last dec 5 days natanggap q ang result single entry dat tym kc nag hire kmi ng agent from Australia.my 2nd application tv filed july 23,14 it took almost a month pero kmi na nagprocess w/o agent.na grant multiple entries good for 1 yr.have faith lng and be patient daraating yung sa ryt time kng para talaga sayo.God bless US.

  20. elah Avatar
    elah

    Hi Roch diba nag multiple entry ka? bago mo na recieved yun visa approval mo hinde cila tumwag sayo at nagtanong?

    1. roch Avatar
      roch

      Oo sis multiple sakin.tinawagan ako ng co tinatanong lang birth date ko tapos sabi niya na mag email daw cya sa approval ng visa ko na multiple entry.yung name niya thimothy mendoza

      1. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hi Roch? Is he Filipino? Yung Thimothy Mendoza?

      2. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hi Roch! Is he Filipino? Yung Thimothy Mendoza, or whoever called you?

      3. joann Avatar

        Hi sis…6months multiple entry ka dba..nag ask ba cla ng medical? Hope u can give me a reply..thank u

      4. Roch Avatar
        Roch

        Hello joann if morethan 3 mnths ka mag stay sa assie mag ask cla ng medical pero sakin kc nag lodge muna ako ng defacto visa ko pagkatapos ko nagmedical nag apply na ako ng tv kaya di na ako nag medical ulit.

  21. elah Avatar
    elah

    ah ok how long does its takes before u get your visa approved?

    1. roch Avatar
      roch

      6 weeks sis elah.

  22. roch Avatar
    roch

    Hello there yes sis filipino cya .

  23. Sakura88 Avatar
    Sakura88

    Hi sis meow and sis belle, thanks for the infos. πŸ™‚

  24. Sakura88 Avatar
    Sakura88

    Mga sis what time usually tumatawag ang co? Thanks.

    1. belle Avatar
      belle

      cgro sis sakura88 depende sa CO..in my case d nman tumawag.

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Hi sis. Sino co mo?

      2. liezl Avatar

        hi sis sakura,ask ko lang kung anu requirements pagnaglodge ng 3mo na walang sponsor,invitation letter lang pndala tita ko sa australia,may work naman me dto pinas..thanks po…

      3. belle Avatar
        belle

        CO Romero.

      4. Sakura Avatar
        Sakura

        Ano email mo sis liezl?

  25. jinyl Avatar

    Sisy help namn what exact address kung saan ako pd magpasa thru post sa immig. Here ako aust. Sa Melbourne, Victoria ako mga sis pls help namn thnx very much nakakalito kasi ung sa site nila maglodge ako inside aust. For visa extension pls help po

    1. meow Avatar
      meow

      Jinyl magapply ka lang online. punta ka sa http://www.immi.gov.au tapos gawa ka ng immi account at pag meron ka na nun makakaapply ka ng applications online at mas mabilis pa.

    2. jhaz Avatar
      jhaz

      Hi jinyl san ka dito melb?

  26. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    Gidday…..Who is from gold coast australia here mga ka sissy….!!!! Sa may bandang miami… πŸ™‚
    Baka may gusto dyan gumala sa pacific fair or sa surfers paradise… Let me know… Marami din ako friends dyan but they are from ashmore..sobrang layu…

    1. Lynn Avatar
      Lynn

      @grace hello, im from Logan im just 30mins drive to goldcoast surfers paradise.. Ilang months kana dito? We also have circle of filipina friends here that i met here in blog. Do u have Viber? Il aff you

      1. Grace Avatar
        Grace

        Hi.. Whats your name? Na takpan kasi name mo…almost 2 years na ako pa balik2x dyan…but dito me sa cebu right now exit muna for 3 weeks din balik ako dyan by 21st…hehe..so malapit ka lang pa la sa city? We can catch up sometimes sa brisbane city kasi nag wowork fiance ko….

      2. Lynn Avatar
        Lynn

        Lynn @grace, im 20mins drive to brisbane city and 30mins to goldcoast.. I live half way both cities.. Ahhh no plan to get married? Whats ur viber il add you πŸ™‚

  27. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    Ok lang buh e post yung number ko dito..? Just send me a fb request girl..tapos add kita… Then i’ll pm u my number….mary grace miego

    1. Lynn Avatar
      Lynn

      @grace i added u na πŸ™‚ i hope its the right one

  28. gina Avatar
    gina

    Hi guys!sino po dito malapit sa Hampton park need ko lang sana makatsikahan.I’m here in Victoria,Melbourne.please email me gia113082@yahoo.com.thanks

    1. jhaz Avatar
      jhaz

      @gina, alam mo yung chadstone mall? malapit ba yan dun?

      1. gina Avatar
        gina

        Hi jazz 27mins.drive.my Viber ka ba?tourist lang kasi ako dito pag weekdays house lang ako kasi nasa work si bf

      2. jhaz Avatar
        jhaz

        yes i have viber can i get yours? ako din tourist, been here since sept7.

      3. gina Avatar
        gina

        @jazz here is mine 09286896234

      4. jhaz Avatar
        jhaz

        Alrught thanks. Add kita. Wala ka oz no.? @gina

      5. gina Avatar
        gina

        Jazz ito number KO 61469209874.text mo ko nung Aug.27 pa ako andito

  29. joana Avatar
    joana

    Hello mga sis, sino may flight dito, ng September 17?via PAL,.let me know,thanks,god bless

  30. joana Avatar
    joana

    Hi sis Ashi, ask ko lang, the last time na nag tourist ka, do u have job here b non? kc as of wala akong work nag resign ako, i just wonder kung mag tatanong ung imigration about it? or anyone here po na nag tourist na walang job dito, anong mga question sainyo?hope you can help me, thanks in advance

    1. Sakura88 Avatar
      Sakura88

      Hi sis. When I went to au as a tourist, I didn’t have a job, wala naman tanong about that. Usually ang Tanong lang is if you have money with you, you just say Kung Sino sponsor mo sya magsusupport sayo, if you don’t have a sponsor, you should have enough money with you. Single or multiple entries ka?

    2. joana Avatar
      joana

      thanks alot for your help sis Sakura, single entry lang ako ^_^

    3. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      @ Joana, good morning…no problem kung wala kang work dito. sa akin naman ang tanung lang nila is kung sino sponsor ko yun lang.
      cge sis goodluck and ingat…God bless

      1. joana Avatar
        joana

        thanks sis Nice πŸ™‚

    4. ashi Avatar
      ashi

      hi joana sorry for the late reply now lang ulit ako nag online bout sa question mo i have work during my applications and in my 2 previous trip the immig officer asked me kung sino dadalawin ko sa OZ un lang mababait naman mga immig officers sis dont worry at wag ka lng kakabahan…..everything will be alright…….god bless!

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

  32. belle Avatar
    belle

    Hello ladies, meron ba d2 case na gus2 isama ang anak for TV. pero nagrant na aq for multiple entry. uwi aq nxt wek month pra mag asikaso ng papers ng anak aq his 4 yrs old.anyone d2 na my experienced.i need help.what is the requirements?thanks

  33. Mabel Avatar
    Mabel

    Hi sis. Just wanted to say that I got my granted visa today. It’s a multiple visa valid for 1 years. Thank u so much sa site na ito. It’s my 2nd time na. Good luck sa lahat. To God be the glory.

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      Congrats sis, anu name na co mo?pls. reply thanks

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi sis . Si R Romero Ang co ko.

      2. HelloThere Avatar
        HelloThere

        Hi! Saan niyo nakikita name ng C.O? Nasa visa grant notice ba?

      3. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Un sakin kc pina courier ko Kaya hard copy.

        Makikita sa likod Ng visa grant notice.

  34. B Avatar
    B

    hi gud evening mga sis, do u have any idea pano mag-apply ng TV from Dubai? my bestfriend is currently working in Dubai and she wants to come visit Au on her vacation for 1 wk lang nmn. tnx in advance.

    1. Nice Avatar
      Nice

      hello B, good evening!!!!! just send me email at niceblue808@gmail.com

  35. Mabel Avatar
    Mabel

    Share ko lng po mag sis

    The following documents that I was submitted for tourist visa application :
    My sponsor
    Letter of invitation
    Payslip
    Agreement Ng bahay
    Copy of passport
    At un sakin
    COE
    Approved VL
    Police clearance
    ITR 2013
    Credit cards statements
    Bank statements
    Previous Itinerary flights namin Ng sponsor ko
    Scan copy Ng passport ko
    Pictures with my sponsor and family
    Bank manager check (5,700)

    Lodged date : August 18, 2014
    Fee : 1,000 ( courier fee included)

    Approved date : September 18,2014
    Maximum stay : 3 months
    Entries. : multiple
    Visa expired. : September 18, 2015
    My CO. : R Romero

    Got my visa on hand – September 23,2014

    Thank u and God bless !!!

    1. belle Avatar
      belle

      Congrats Mabel,ako rin CO q c Romero granted visa multiple din sa knya my 2nd TV.Saan ka d2 sa autralia?

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi sis. Sa Kingsgrove, Sydney ako. And u sis?

      2. belle Avatar
        belle

        mabel,sa gold coast Brisbane.

      3. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi belle. Nasa Australia k b now? Kuha posted lng ako Ng flight punta jan. If u have time meet tau πŸ™‚ Baka punta ako Ng Brisbane. Meron kb viber #?

      4. belle Avatar
        belle

        oo and2 na aq mabel,sure bigay q sau ang viber # q. 0403188199.msge mo aq.

  36. danica Avatar
    danica

    Hello po mga sis!! This site is very helpful !! I’m planning to apply tourist visa next month.. Ask ko lang po kung magkano po ang latest na fee for tourist visa? I’m not sure kc sa pricing table at pag convert ko sa peso d ako sure kung exactly amount ang babayaran ko. Please help me nman po πŸ™ !! I’m planning to submit my documents first week of October, but I’m still not sure how much the exact amount na kylangan kong bayaran for tourist visa? Anyone can help please??? Thank you po

  37. danica Avatar
    danica

    Hello po mga sis!! This site is very helpful !! I’m planning to apply tourist visa next month.. Ask ko lang po kung magkano po ang latest na fee for tourist visa? I’m not sure kc sa pricing table at pag convert ko sa peso d ako sure kung exactly amount ang babayaran ko. Please help me nman po !! I’m planning to submit my documents first week of October, but I’m still not sure how much the exact amount na kylangan kong bayaran for tourist visa? Anyone can help please??? Thank you po

  38. rube Avatar
    rube

    Hi po gud pm,
    Sana maroong makasagot sa tanong q,worried po kc aq hindi q ma track ung tourist visa ko na lodge q nung September 11 nakatanggap lang aq ng text na na recieve na daw yung application ko doon sa manila embassy,pang 2nd entry ko na po to first apply q granted then now i’m applying 6months,sino po ba dito nakaranas ng ganon? Hope you enlighten me worried na po kc aq

    1. chen Avatar

      Hi Rube, sa akin is nag 1 month na nong 25 pero wala ako natanggap na message from embassy na narecieve nila yung TV application ko. Tumawag ako sa VFS sabi nila on process pa raw. Pero wala akong natanggap na message from embassy. Try mo tumawag sa VFS.

      1. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi Chen ty for the reply,I appreciate it so much,ano ang number ng vfs chen?nasa cebu kc aq free ba yan pag tumawag tayo sa vfs? Nag try ka ba mag track sa application mo?

      2. chen Avatar

        wala ako nakikita na reference number at the back of the 2go receipt.

      3. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi chen vln ata ang name makikita sa receipt…..

      4. chen Avatar

        walang VLN na nakalagay, at the time na nag lodge ako I asked the reference number kaso sabi niya okay na daw na walang reference number. makawerla….

      5. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        If u lodged ur application sa VFS Meron VLN # sticker un nakadikit s likod Ng receipt. And if u track it kindly type kung ano nakalagay s VLN # including un “dash” . Please click the link below to track ur application status.

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

      6. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi Mabel,
        sa akin merong vln number kaso Hindi ko talaga ma track no details found in values nakalagay,pero naka receive aq ng text kc nag avail aq ng sms…pero worried parin aq hindi kc aq masagot ng personnel dito ng vfs global cebu…

    2. chen Avatar

      +632 790 4900 hindi yun free, wala ako reference number sa application ko hindi ko talaga ma track online. Your welcome..

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi . Makikita un reference number sa likod Ng acknowledgement receipt Ng VFS .

      2. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi mabel,ty sa response,hindi talaga ma track yung reference or vln number q,nakatanggap lang aq ng text na na receive na daw sa manila embassy,alam mo ba hotline number ng embassy manila?

      3. rube Avatar
        rube

        Tourist ba din ina aplayan mo,dito kc aq nag lodge sa vfs cebu,tinanong ko cla bakit d ko ma track Hindi din cla makasagot,tatawagan ko nalang ty

      4. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Yes, TV din visa ko. Exactly 1 month b4 ko nareceived, granted. Online ko lng Check un status Ng visa ko and never ako nag follow u sa embassy πŸ™‚ . Wait nyo lng mga sis.

      5. liezl Avatar

        hi mabel,ask ko lng f tnawagan ka muna ng embssy bgo ngrant visa u kung may tanong pa cla,naglodge kc ko nung sep25 waitng lang me,slamat…

      6. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi liezl. Nope, nde cla tumawag. Maybe they will call u if meron cla need to ask u about ur application. If complete un requirements Mo I guess they will not ring u :-).

      7. liezl Avatar

        thanks mabel,san ka na b ngaun?dyan kna b aus?ilang days ka nagantay para mkuha u ung visa u?sa manila ka b naglodge?salamat uli..

      8. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        D2 p ako pines. Yes, sa manila ako nag apply Ng visa. By end of the month pa ako Alis . Stay ako s sydney. It took 1month b4 I got my granted visa.

      9. liezl Avatar

        u mean gurl dto ka pa pinas?gaanu b ktagal ang validty ng visa bgo gmtn punta australia? hoping magrant visa ko sa sydney dn punta ko sa blacktown…txn again gurl????????

      10. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi liezel,
        na try mo na ba ma track Yungvln no. mo?

      11. liezl Avatar

        hi rube,d ko pa ntry gurl kc walng wifi/internet dto sa office,mobile phone lng gmt ko,pag nagpunta ko sa tracking on?ine nagerror na cia, try to call nlang ang vfs para d kna magworry gurl…

      12. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Yes sis, d2 p ako s pines. I got multiple entries , valid for 1-year. Great , hope we could meet s Sydney πŸ™‚ . 2nd time ko n sis.

      13. liezl Avatar

        ah,ok sis mabel thanks ng marami,first ko lng mkapunta ng aus kung saklng mbgyn ako ng visa,kc twice na kong narefused eh,hopefully mkapagmeet tau,may fb ka b or viber?

      14. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        My Viber number is 09237288314.

      15. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi Liezl. It depends s granted visa :

        3-months single entry , valid for 1-year
        – pede k magstay s Australia Ng 3-months . Isang beses Mo lng pede gamitin s loob Ng 1-taon .

        3 months multiple entries, valid for 1-year
        – maximum stay s Australia is 3-months only, pede magpabalik balik sa Australia s loob Ng 1-taon.

      16. rube Avatar
        rube

        hi Mabel,
        Ano kaya dapat kung gawin?hindi talaga ma track yung vln no. ko eh,naka receive lang aq ng text na receive na nila Yung application q. Nag lodge aq sept 11 na receive nila sept 12. Napa isip tuloy aq baka nawala nila yung application q kc hindi q talaga ma track…

      17. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Try to call the VFS customer service I think they could help u to verify ur application. Try it again and double check ur VLN # also ur bdate .

    3. chen Avatar

      Sa akin wala pa talaga result 1 month and 1 week na.. pwede ba sila ma update na galing ako nag travel and ka meet up ko ung sponsor ko for more than 1 week? Courier lang kasi yung sa akin kaya di ako binigyan ng reference number.

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi Chen, u can call VFS customer service to verify ur application. But if they informed u that they got ur application I think there’s nothing to worry about it. May circumstances na ngtatagal ang result Ng visa.

      2. danica Avatar
        danica

        Hello po..
        Sna may makatulong sken, mag aaply kc ako tourist visa next week. Complete n lhat ng documents ko , pero ndi ko pa nba2yaran ndi kc ako sure this time kung magkano ung exact fee for tourist visa? Mag apply ako through VFS . How much kaya this time ang fee for tourist visa??? Sna po may mkasagot. Thanks

  39. ashi Avatar
    ashi

    hi rube i lodged my tv application at vfs dito sa manila and the girl who assited me gave me the tracking details it shows like this AUX-PH-01-000000-X and i can easily tracked my status till ive got my grant notice…..so try to check in your receipt if there’s similar info like mine……and like mabel did i never call vfs ive just check my status online…….

    1. rube Avatar
      rube

      Hi ashi ty for ur reply,ginawa ko na halos araw nag try aq mag track pero bigo aq eh sabi doon no details found,september 11 aq nag lodge nag try aq mag track sept 12 ok naman sabi delivered from Cebu to manila… At nakatanggap aq ng text September 12 receive na daw nila doon sa Australian embassy manila,pero nag try ulit aq mag track after 3 days Pero not found na xa,worried talaga aq baka nawala yun kinuha pa naman original docs q,napa isip tuloy aq baka nawala dahil sa bagyong mario ba yun

      1. ashi Avatar
        ashi

        hi rube just wait may mga times kc medyo matagal ang decision ng co depende din kc sa co un and dont worry kc nakatanggap ka naman pala ng text that ur docs were recieved by the embassy already…..and bout your docs you dont need to submit original copy…. photo copy will do coz they won’t give it back to you…..but anyways just pray and pray and pray….god bless!

      2. rube Avatar
        rube

        Ty ashi tumawag na aq sa vfs then sabi nuts baka system problem Lang kaya di aq makapag track,sabi nung babae on process pa daw. 6Months inapply q sis..wait nalang aq kung ano ang maging result,pe ne pray ko talaga sis na ma grant, first application q nuon ai approved sana this time granted din,ty sa reply sis

  40. Angel Avatar
    Angel

    Hello guys musta application nyo? worried kayo sa application at mali VLN? suggest ko lang next time nest time maglodge sa VFS avail nyo nalang din yong text nila 130 pesos lang naman lalo na duon sa mga hindi walk in kc sulit yong 130 nyo no need na kayo tawag sa VFS para kunin ang VLN ng matrace ninyo online. All you have to do just relax lang at updated kayo nyan makatanggap ng text if tanggap na nila at kung nadeliver na sa au embassy at may bonus VLN pa, so pwede na macheck online. Good luck sa lahat God Bless

    1. chen Avatar

      refused sa akin Angel, paano ba sila icontact.. pwede ba omapila? Please help, they said that I dont have strong ties in Philippines. May parents pa naman ako.

      1. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi Chen. Sorry to hear that. But don’t worry pede k apply again . Just make sure n u have proof n babalik k Ng pinas. Submit all documents na pede makatulong para maconvince Mo un CO . Like land title, house and lot title n under ur name. Family pictures Mo. Un mga CO kc nagrerely cla s mga documents that u submitted before cla maglabas Ng result.

      2. liezl Avatar

        hi chen,kelan ka naglodge?bka pwd naman umapela.

      3. Nice Avatar
        Nice

        @ Chen, don’t worry apply ka ulit. ako din dati refused ako. ang ginawa ko kasi ala akung work ng submit lang ako ng affidavit.
        pls. send me email at niceblue808@gmail.com
        baka maka tulong ako sayo.

      4. chen Avatar

        thanks guys, nag reply ako dun sa nag email sa akin with all the information, picture ng family ko, kaso yung investment ko is leasing therefore I cant supply a suppoting doc. Sinabi ko rin doon na yung sponsor ko is walang balak na mag stay sa Australia for good after mabenta nya yung property niya sa NZ dito na xa sa Pinas. Sana may mag reply dun yung new stamp sa passfort namin inattached ko na rin. Since freelancer ako sabi sa Co hindi daw xa sure sa pagbalik ko may work pa ako. kung totousin yung sponsor ko is may work on call ako din mag wowork, humhingi ako ng on leave pero may aggrement kami na I need to work 25 hours a week. πŸ™ kahit on leave ako.

      5. Angel Avatar
        Angel

        you mean denied application mo? unemplyed kaba sis? sana kung nag-aaral ka pa at may work ka dito pinas. Yon ora mismo approve nila yon kc may rason ka babalik dito pinas. try mo search online sis panu sila matawagan. May iba kc officer tumatawag yan sila sayo to confirmed

    2. chen Avatar

      @Angel: hindi na ako nag aral, yung work ko is homebase. wala na man akong asset pa, yung dead of seal sa kabibili ko na area is deadma. yung bank ko raw insufficient funds.

      1. B Avatar
        B

        Hi Chen if you are a freelancer, you can submit a contract of employment ung galing sa clients mo . What kind of freelance/homebased jobs do you do, btw? you should have stated that your income originates in the Philippines/overseas not in OZ. If you have a Cert of registration of your freelance business galing BIR makakatulong din un. that means ur responsible for paying taxes in the phil at kahit nasa OZ ka na.pag di ka pa nagdeclare cessation of business sa bir magbabayad ka pa rin. proof din un na kelangan ka bumalik kasi may responsibilities ka pa, u need to fulfil ur work contract) and still have taxes to pay.

      2. chen Avatar

        Nag submit na ako ng COE at onleave approval. Wala akong business permit since wala na man akong taohan na nag wowork under sa akin. Yung work ko is like product branding, SMM at gawa ng youtube videos at hindi ako connected to any agency na andito sa Pinas. Yung lemon farm na nkuha ko where i invested my income is like leasing or pawn so wala akong enough na evidence. Internet bill okay kaya? tapos yung nakuha ko na prenda or pawn pagawaan ko ng papers. Pwede kaya? Or sabihin ko na lang na mag stop ako ng work din balik ako sa freelance carrier after my vacation. πŸ™

      3. ashi Avatar
        ashi

        hi chen i have a friend who applied for tv and she has no job here what she did is she wrote a letter saying that she needs to get back here in the philippines coz she needs to look after her parents and her parents made a letter too to prove that their daughter is taking care of them so she needs to come back phils and fortunately she was granted and she is in australia right now…..if you have a sponsor you dont need to show the embassy your bank account or assets like what i did in my 3 tv applications ive just submitted all documents from my sponsor and so as mine to prove that my sponsor will provide everything in my stay in oz……don’t give up chen try to apply again….keep praying and i know god will make a way…..god bless!

      4. chen Avatar

        @Ashi: Thanks for this idea, I will try to submit a letter. I already ask my sponsor to call them in asutralia baka mag allow sila ng bond and I hope tanggapin nila. Pag ayaw apply ako ulit next week.

  41. joana Avatar
    joana

    Hello mga sis, I am now here in Australia for less than 2 weeks now, thanks sa support and comment nyo, about sa immigration sa Phil. tama kayo, hindi sila ganon ka strict as long as complete papers ka, actually wala man silang question sakin (hehe) prepare na prepare pa naman ako at kabado nun lol, anyways thanks sa site na ito, sino nga pala dito ang nasa Sydney ngayun, sa Sandy Point kami malapit Liverpool, nakaka homesick pala kasi pag walng nakakausap na Pilipina dito, maybe we can catch up, just let me know, thanks godbless us always..

    1. ashi Avatar
      ashi

      hi joana glad you got there already what can u say about sydney?……it’s really nice in there right…..till when are you going to stay there?…..you know malapit din kami sa liverpool kaya lang dito pa ko sa pinas ill be there on the 13th of december…..sa casula nga pala kami………anyways enjoy your vacation……god bless!

      1. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi ashi,chen and Mabel,
        I just receive my grant notice today,thanks to you guys for the advise… They grant me for 3months with no further stay conditions, god bless us all..

      2. Mabel Avatar
        Mabel

        Hi Rube, congrats !!!! πŸ™‚ hope to u see in Ausy. My Viber number 09237288314.

      3. liezl Avatar

        hi rube,congrats sau,hope magrant dn visa ko…Godbless…

      4. rube Avatar
        rube

        Hi liezel Ty sis, I hope grant din visa mo,just keep praying Lang sis. God bless

      5. joana Avatar
        joana

        Hello Ashi, yeah its very lovely, vey nice people also, were planning na I extend ang stay ko, so baka nandito pa ki by December, just let me know πŸ™‚ take care.

  42. jili Avatar
    jili

    hello. i lodged my application for visitor’s visa yesterday (october 7) through 2go courier and i am waiting for confirmation from the embassy or vfs that they received my application. I am planning to spend christmas holidays (dec 15 to jan 2) with my boyfriend in perth. my papers are complete and thorough and i included my COE which stated I should be back to work on January 5 in time for start of classes. i feel i have a strong case. i dont have a good salary or savings however i included bank statements of my boyfriend showing he receives about $1,100 weekly NET salary and he is renting his unit in the city. in your opinion, will the case officers consider that amount enough to support me and thus grant me visa? i will highly appreciate responses and hope i will find friends here. πŸ™‚

    1. Tin Avatar
      Tin

      Ang tagal na pala ngayon ng processing. Yung TV ng hubby and anak ko 12 sept ko pa nafile via online until now wala pa result. Nakapunta na sila dito kasi dati under 573 visa sila dependent ko. Sana sa 12 Oct lumabas na din. Naghahabol ako ng time kasi ipapasama ko muna anak ko sa mommy ko flight nya na ng 24 Oct via PAL. Please help me pray sisses.

    2. melissa starrs Avatar

      Hi na grant na ba visa application mo?

      1. Tin Avatar
        Tin

        Hi. Andito ako sa Au. Ang inapply ko yung asawa at anak ko. Yes, visa grant na silang dalawa. Multiple entry valid for 1 year with no further stay condition.

  43. melissa starrs Avatar

    what time ba ussually natatangap ung email if na grant or refuse ung visa? Its been a month na nung nag lodged ako ng tv . bukas na dapat alis nmin ng husband ko to Australia for his bodybuilding competition and to introduce me to his family. Di pa nmin kina cancel ung flight ko still hoping parin na bka bukas matanggap na nmin ung visa bgo kmi umalis

  44. ashi Avatar
    ashi

    hi rube congrats sis….enjoy your vacation……kelan nga pla punta mo ng oz?

    1. rube Avatar
      rube

      Hi ashi,
      Ty, Sa October 20 na ang flight q. Cebu to Sydney then Sydney to Hamilton island, Sa Whitsundays kc nakatira bf… kailan flight mo ash?

      1. ashi Avatar
        ashi

        hi rube sa december 13 pa flight ko ayusin ko pa kc resignation ko wait ko muna bonus and other benefits before ako mg file but i have ticket already i purchased it last august sobrang excited ko noh lagi kc ako bumibili ng ticket ahead of time anyways so you’ll stay there for 3 months ?…..im sure you will enjoy the place nga pala png ilang alis mo na to/

  45. Tin Avatar
    Tin

    Kakatawag ko sa immigration dito sa Au. Ang tagal pala ng processing sabi sa akin 4-6weeks daw. Dati ang bilis lang ngayon ang tagal na dapat pala if maglodged dapat mag allot ng at least 2 mos prior to planned departure. Nakakastress ang maghintay. Before kasi sa sister ko and parents ko 2-3 days lang. Ngayon ang tagaaaal.

  46. Tin Avatar
    Tin

    That in all things, GOD may be glorified! I just got my boys visa grant notice at about 1410 hours today! Multiple entry for 1 year without no further stay condition! I am in cloud 9!

    1. melissa starrs Avatar

      congrats ako eto antay padin nung sept. 11 pla ko nag apply . ok lang pla online mag apply ako kz umuwi pa ko ng pinas para mag lodged dito kz ako sa brunei nkatira though 2 hrs lng nman byahe pa pinas .

      1. melissa starrs Avatar

        hi Jili ung sayo kmusta pag apply mo ng TV?

      2. Tin Avatar
        Tin

        Thank you kung para sa akin message mo. Hahaha. Oo, sis. Puede online lang. Pero lalagay mo location mo kung san ka currently. Para if need ka ng immigration icontact mabilis lang.

      3. jili Avatar
        jili

        hi melissa
        nagemail na ang vfs and australian embassy na received na ang papers ko.
        so based sa mga post dito, it will take about a month bago malaman kng approved ang visa?
        mas mabilis ba ang processing kng ang hinihingi ko lang is 3 months single entry visa? thank u

  47. melissa starrs Avatar

    ah ganun ba hehe di kz nmin alam ng husband ko first tym kz and nkalagay kzdati di kasama ung philippine passport holder na pwede mag lodged online.. hay sana ma grant na din ung sakin.. first time mo ba mag apply ng tv for ur husband and son?

    1. Tin Avatar
      Tin

      Tv for them yes pero naka 2-3x na sila dito kasi under visa subclass 573 kami dati. San ka ngayon sis? Sa Pinas?

      1. melissa starrs Avatar

        nope . dito na ko ulit sa brunei dependent ako ng husband ko dito but he is now in Australia knina sya dun dumating naiwan na ko hehe..

    2. melissa starrs Avatar

      Hi sis Jili I dont think so alam ko basta tourist visa 15 days to a month ung processing, may nabasa din ako sa ibang site almost 2 months ung inintay nila. so wla prin plang result sayo?

      1. jili Avatar
        jili

        halos 1 month na pala un sa iyo, hopefully maapprove na.
        ung tv ko, wla pa. anyway kaka lodge ko pa lang naman. hope ko lang ma approve kaagad para makapag pa book ng flight. ung weekly net pay ng boyfriend ko is $1,100 AUD. is that good enough for the embassy as proof of financial support nya sa akin?

  48. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    I’ve been reading this post and the comments since I was still planning my visa application. I applied for 3 months tv last Sept 17, embassy received it Sept 18 and I got the visa grant notice Oct 10. I was granted, thank God! 16 working days to be exact (not including the Oct 6 holiday). I was already getting impatient and nervous but the comments here helped me to wait. At this time of the year, close to a month nga ang paghihintay. So for those still waiting, just be patient and prayers can help a lot. I can’t wait to go to Australia soon!

    1. melissa starrs Avatar

      Congrats Anna, do you have sponsor for your trip? Im still waiting and hoping for my visa to be granted.

      1. Anna Avatar
        Anna

        Yes I do. My fiancΓ©’s parents took care of the stat dec and assured that they will pay for everything. I only had 20k in my account πŸ™‚ so money in the bank is not important, as long as someone who is financially capable, will take care of the trip. It’s my first time too to apply for visa.

  49. Patty Avatar
    Patty

    Hi! I have lodged an application last sept 17 and received a confirmation letter that the embassy received my papers sept 18. I emailed to follow up and recently received the reply and it said it was under “active assessment” does that mean the case officer has been assessing it already? A certain T Mendiola was the one that replied.

    1. jili Avatar
      jili

      based on the posts on other blogs, oo malapit na result nyan. please post kng kelan mo mareceive approval mo ha? for reference namin kng ano duration ng processing sa ngayon. i just lodged mine last oct 7 and the embassy received it last Oct 9. thank you.

      1. melissa starrs Avatar

        In my opinion enough ung1,100AUD per week as a support. and di lang nman sila sa financial bumabase.

    2. Tin Avatar
      Tin

      Yan ang CO ng hubby ko and anak ko.