[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.
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.
- Visitor Visas (Subclass 600) information page
- Application for a Visitor visa – Tourist stream (Form 1419)
- Visitor visa (Subclass 600) Application document checklist
- Charges and fees (Form 990i)
- Pricing Estimator
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)”
good morning e1!!
@ Artw, thnx hun. yep,hopefully dumating na mev mo next week. it’s too way long na tlg. ang tagal ng process nila kasi nasa pinas daw sila..haha enebeyen! next time siguro si fiance mo nlng ang magapply dun para mabils..hehehe
have a great weekend everyone!!
cheers!!!
Hello Kay, to think dun kmi nag apply sa Australia before kmi umuwi dito and may immi agent pa kmi nyan…wala eh, usad edsa pa dn ang processing, mahal pa ang immi agent..kaloka,
waaaaaaaaaa… i hate EDSA!! grrrrr 3 weeks ago sinundo ko si partner sa NAIA, 8pm nasa daan na ako ,from intramuros -roxas blvd super heavy traffic,changed route edsa-domestic road was fine but still it took me 1 1/2 hrs.
x2 fee ba pag may immi agent or more? 🙁 if u get mev granted , maybe next time u can do it yourself or him through online like others.
cheers!!
700 au dollars per visa transaction, ayaw kse nya na may iisipin pa kmi kaya may agent kmi, yes…malaki tulong nya in terms of papers, kumbaga test of time lng to para sa aming dalawa, keri lng to..hehe, dito ako negros occidental..at sa Melbourne kmi..san kyu sa OZ?
awwww… true!! less stress sa papers pero super stress naman sa paghintay:( sa tinagal ng process sana lumabas na result next week 🙂
sa makati kami and perth naman si partner 🙂
Yes super stress ang pag.aantay, pero worth it naman pag kasama mo na ang mahal mo..hehe, super saya tlga at super ganda ng OZ
true!! sarap kasama palagi si mahal 🙂 every other month umuuwi sya dito sakin for short vacation then back to work. nakakalungkot palagi pag umaalis sya..hihi.. next time instead na uuwi sya dito, ako naman ang pupunta dun for xmas holiday then balik kami together dito for new year’s celebration. nagenjoy sya sa new year dito last time kasi legal ang fireworks..lol
3 months sya dito last july, eh gusto na nga punta dito ulit kaso may work kse, kaka leave lng nya, planu namin balik dito sa december for wedding day pag na approve na Multiple entry visa ko, bored na bored na ako dito…at mga veggies ko doon miss na ako, im thankful kse may skype, big help tlga..ang layo nmn ng perth sa melbourne, hirap magkita tyo..hehehe
wow! that’s great!! wish u all the best hun and to ur hubby 🙂
kakabored tlg if wla ginagawa, ako nag mmanage ng bahay pinapagawa namin dto pero nkakabato pa din. gusto ko magwork eh ayaw naman ni partner. dont worry we might meet half way there.. hahaha!!!
anong mga tanim mo dun? ready for harvest nba yan? kmi din mgtatanim ng veggies and fruits 😀
Eh gusto ko dn mag work, bka duon na ako work if papalarin, sayang pinag.aralan kung nd mag work kse..hehe..at kailangan mag aral ulit dun kse back to zero pag dating mo dun.. may tanim akong snow pea, patatas, brussels sprouts, spring oninon, pumpkin,at madami pa…yes, kita tyo halfway there…spring na ngayun dun..natatawa lng sya kung bakit ang lamig2x at gusto ko ng ice cream, sbe ko eh gusto ko kumain eh d bleng malamig…
yay!!ang dami!!! nice!! sarap igisa nyan or soup pag malamig 😀 yan ang gusto ko sa OZ and NZ four season. chances na mkarating din me ng nz kasi dun ung father nya and england kasi dun sya pinanganak but still long way to go 🙂 i dont mind as long as we’re together forever kht wla daw forever.. hahaha
sge pursue mo lng yan studies habang may panahon. ska msarap tlg ung nagwwork din. nkakabato pag nsa bahay lng dibei 😀
Yup, pwede ng igisa..chopsuey yung paborito naming dalawa, dun kmi nagkakasundo in terms of food ?. K-12 teacher sana ako nung june ang simula, eh kaso ayaw nya..gusto nya punta na ako ng OZ, so go in the name of love..lol,
Gusto ko punta ng maldives…eh gusto nya sa france..hay naku naman…baka sa gitna magkita kmi..hahaha
nyahahaha!! meet half way kau peo maganda sa maldives!! favorite din namin chopsuey, mahilig sya magluto.. never pa ako nagluto para sa kanya..haha..pero ako tagalinis ng kusina..hehe
sayang ung k-12 mo.. how about online tutorial? maganda din un at mas malaki ang kita, no tax pa! hahaha.. nagoonline ako pag may time, better than office, no tax,im the boss! lolz
Dami nagsasabi sayang yung K-12, pero sbe ko mas sayang pakawalan yung lalaking mahal na mahal ka at mahal na mahal mo, pangarap ko tlga yung maldives, one day pupunta kmi dun…at love ko yung OZ, at mga tao dun…gusto ko sana teacher din dun need lng schooling ulit to qualify..ayaw nya dn..gusto nya yung pwede akong umalis kahit ano oras, kse planu namin 6 months dito, 6 months dn sa OZ, balikan kumbaga
gm Artw, ang bagal ng mobile internet..haha tagal mgload ng page. :-/ gusto mo pm nlng tau? kakahiya naman here ginawa na natin chat room 😀
Good eve..good idea kay, hehe….san mo gusto? Or text mo na lng ako dito 09339274011
Hello guys! I lodged my application last Aug.11..
I login to my account today at immi..It says there that my visa has been FINALIZED last Sept,08..
But as of now I didnt received any email from them. Is this common to you guys?
Hoping for positive results! :))
hi kris, sounds all good and u might receive an email next week. good luck!!
cheers!!!
Wow. Thanks dear. Godbless you.
no worries hun..gl gl
Good luck Sis Kriscraze, Mare receive muna grant notice next week. I really hope na mareceive q din grant notice next week.:)
Salamat.. mrreceive nten lahat yun for sure. 🙂 Second try ko na kc toh. haha
Sis nabasa ko na denied ka once… anyways may sponsor ka ba?
Wala ako sponsor. Self funded po. Just i forgot important details to submit.
When did you applied sis nicole?
Happy week end mga sis, How’s everyone!:)
Guys!!!! Help…. me and my bf are already 1 year and 1 month in a relationship… hindi siya mkakapunta kase balak namin this December sana for his vacation then suddenly na cancel dahil busy sa work niya and limited holidays.. ang balak nya is pumunta ako dun… may chance ba? unemployed ako kase pina stop nya then he is supporting me all the way.. I almost gathered all the requirements and documents needed…then sa sobrang busy siya yung parents nya ngpapadala ng pera sa akin through his account naman pero naka name sa parents ang sender.. is there any chance ba? I have a friend din na di pa sila ng meet then they provided all the documents needed granted naman pero ng agent sila… ayoko din kase mg agent dahil gusto ko matuto since dami ngsabi madali lng naman and as long as complete documents, genuine relationship and valid reason.. there’s nothing to worry… kaso I am so worried din tlga… help everyone! @_@
H? Sis Nicole, Yes u have a chance to get a tv eventhough ur unemployed ba?ta complete the supporting documents needed. We’re same situation Sis we didn’t meet of my Aus bf hes supporting me every month.So u don’t have to worry bout it Sis, To be honest I never get an agent to help me process my papers , I did my own.Actiolly I lodged my application last August 3 and waiting the grant notice. I’m hoping and praying that the result is positive. Kaya Sis wag Kang panghinaan ng loob, The best thing u need to do is complete your docs and longe at VFS in person para sure , kung kuha pa ng agent doble gastos , But is just my simple advise lang Sis. Good luck Sis:)
Thanks, Jenny! Yes I am… ng resign ako kase yun gusto niya tapos he is supporting me weekly tapos ung ibang receipts under his mums… conflict of schedule kase sa holiday niya dahil super busy and limited lng tapos mahal yung ticket sa December at 3 days lng… so to be more practical kase sobrang mahal ng visa at tight ang money ako nlng pupunta dun.. all documents are gathered sis at ipapa Justice of Peace ko lahat para sure… supporting documents nya na sobrang busy tlga nya is yung mama nya ngpapadala ng pera minsan state lng namin yun sa letter. Thanks sis! Yes ng inquire ako at sobrang mahal ng singil nung agent around 50k pati si bf namamahalan so ng research ako ang thankful na nahanap ko ang site na to.. anyways sis anu reason kng bat di pa kayo ng meet? Sa bf ko is super busy sa work. San kayo sa Australia?
Good evening po! Ask ko lang po ung s bank statement na ipapasa sa application.. dapat po ba wag bababa ng 100,000 ang laman?thanks po.
Hi Sis Ana my sponsor ka po b or u can fund ur own going to Aus, If u have sponsor u don’t need to pass ur bank statement, ur sponsor will be the one to provide the bank statement. Kung wala k pó sponsor dapat my bank savings ka na 500k sis.Basta sis read all the posts of all sissies here u can find all the answers of ur question. Have a good day Sis!:)
Hi sis Ana , okay na yang 100k.kahit my mga sponsor tau mas maganda din mag submit tau ng bank statement para sa sarili natin.un ginawa ko. All expenses paid by my sponsor but meron din akong show money or bank statement to make sure. Yes sa nababasa ko dito, mapalad yong na grant yong visa nila kahit wala sila show money for there own kasi sponsor daw sila.Thanks God naman. Sa susunod na balik ko dito baka hindi na ako mag submit ng bank statement for myself. … Sana ma grant din. Malaking tulong ito na blog. Thanks Nina for this blog
Hello, wala dn ako show money and shoulder lahat ng fiance’ ko…na grant visa ko 4 weeks after namin mag apply…kaso may kinuha kming immigration agen..goodluck sa application mo..waiting na nmn ako for my second visa application
Wow congrats sis Artw… ano sina submit mo to proved na bumalik ka sa Pinas sis? Kasi wala kaman kaya show money for yourself? Congratulations again. Wow ang galing…
Letter na may family reunion kmi, tas may family ako na pwedeng balikan dito…agent namin lahat gumawa ng papers, at antay na lng ako na tawagan, second visa ko is applied july 4 tjis year, umuwi kmi dito july 3, until now process pa dn daw nila vida ko..usad pagong nga eh…pero hopefully this week ma approve na nila
Hi sis Artw ganun ba sis. Malaki ata hingi if mag agent.ako sariling sikap lang. Provide ko lang lagat kailangn nila.atleast ngaun alam ko na na pwdi pla wala show money. Dito na ako Australia now last May 30 at nag extend ako dito. Dec 1 pa uwi ko sa Pinas.Thanks sa info sis. Ganun gawin ko pag next apply. If dito sa Australia wala problema mag apply extension kahit wala na ako show money grant naman visa ko for multiple entry…
Yun gusto ni mr. Na kuha agent para d na kmi mahirapan, multiple entry inapplayan namin ngayun..sana ma grant this week, saan ka sa OZ? Sa melbourne kmi..pag this week ma grant..lipad ako agad, d na ako stay dito kse excited na sya magkadama ulit kmi..hehe,
Hi sis Artw sa Perth kami hehe. Ganun ba super excited na talaga un. San kau kinasal sis? Thanks
December pa wedding namin, antay dn kse namin c tatay, kse nasa saudi dn. Tinawagan na nga ng agent namin yung australian embassy dito from Melbourne, para lng ma update c partner, kse natatagalan na kmi, nakaka stress ang pag.aantay. c kay na friend ko dn dito, sa perth dn partner nya..nu ba yan..hirap natin magkita..lol..wala ako friend na pinoy dun..puro Aussies
Super ganda talaga ang blog na to.malaking tulong.
Hello josephine, yes, marami info kang makukuha dito..thankful akong may kausap ako na same sa sitwasyon ko..hehe
Yes sis Artw ganda ng BLOG NA TO. PERO AKO LANG NAG APPLY.MADALI LANG NAMAN
Hi po sis Josephine… tnx po sa reply.. No , I do not have a sponsor. I will go on my own. Nsa 100k po ang savings ko then pkita ko nlng po ung payslip ko,credit card and mayroon po ako house under my name. Okay n po kaya iyon? I am a public school teacher po.
Hi sis Ana, lakihan mo pa ng konti sis kasi wala kang sponsor.ako meron pero 150 k show money ko at meron akong property docs sinasubmit under my name . Pero e try mo lang sis Ana e grant yan kasi public school teacher ka naman.to make sure isama mo yong mga payslip mo.Thanks
Hello,
Is there someone from here who applied ONLINE who got approved less than 1 month?
What if you already have Canada Visa?
Appreciate your reply. Thanks!
Dapat mga sis gawa tayo ng group natin Hehe?
Your welcome Sis Nicole:) Ang mahal nman bayad sa agent , I worked abroad for how many years Sis that’s y we didn’t meet yet . We’ve been in a relationship for almost 2 years so this time I did try my luck to be with him soon and spend more time together.
Nasa abroad ka pa sis Jenny or nasa Pinas ka ng lodge? Grabe! Good luck ha… sabi nila as long as we can provide proof of genuine relation and pure as tourist lng tlga eh no need to worry and provide all documents needed. May nabasa ako 11 years siya sa work niya and she provide all the certificates and letter para sa leave niya kaso denied dahil its not an assurance na babalik ng Pinas kase pwede daw give up yun anytime kng nandun ka na.. the best example is family ties kaya mgpapasa ako ng madaming pictures na kasama ako tapos family occasions na dapat present ako. Anyways san sa Australia bf mo sis?
Dito na pó aq sa Pinas naglonged ng application ko Sis Nicole. Oo ba?ta tlaga genuine ung relationship my pag -asa na mgrant , Even i still waiting the results of my tv I keeped in my mind na positive Xia, nagprapray tlga aq everyday sis. Close family ties tlga and mabisang rason pra maniwala clã na babalik tayo ng pinas
Taga gold coast, Queensland si bf q sis Nicole, Kaw sis tags aan c bf mo?
Hello magnag apply na po bah ng tourist visa namay kasamang anak at may sponsor na taga Australia anu po ba pwedeng documents any I susubmit naguguluhan po kasi ako kung paanu.walapa kasi along trabaho
@Sis Rose read all the posts and comments at this blog and u can find the answers of your question s is:) May nabasa aq dito sis na parehas kaya ng situation. 🙂
Thank you ms jenny for your reply I’m happy that I have someone to talk in here yeah I’m trying to check all of the comments here but I still not found cause my connection too slow..
Hello,
Is there someone from here who applied ONLINE who got approved less than 1 month?
What if you already have Canada Visa? Will the process be fast compared to others?
Appreciate your reply. Thanks!
Hi! may nag-apply na po ba dito ng fiance visa thru online? clueless po kase aq… this coming november po kase mg-aapply na ako ng fiance visa.. and before ako mg-apply gusto ko makakuha ng tip,kung ano ung magandang step na gagawin ko. thankie!
Hi! Just want to know if someone here is applied fiance visa thru online? Im planning to lodge my fiance visa application on november.. What is the best step i need to do? Thanks 😉
Kailangan ba yung mga documents at invitation letter ng sponsor ko original pwede ba lahat ng kailangan kung documents mula sakanya isisend nya sakin tru email OK lang ba yun I submit tru vfs.
Atsaka kung dalawa kami ng anak ko mag aaply ng tourist visa dapat ba tig isa kami ng manager’s check na I attached namin sa application namin please sino po pwedeng makasagot thank you so much po
Hello sis josephine ask lang ulit sana ako if ilang days ka naghintay bago naapprove ung tv extension mo and pano nga pala if ever magpasa ako ng extension letter ko 2 weeks before mag expire ang tv ko at d pa naaaprove ang extension request ko eh natapos na ang tourist visa ko pano kaya halimbawa un?thank u,thank u sis.
Hi sis Val, one month and 1 day bago na grant extension tv ko. Yes 2 weeks before mag expire okay din yan bago mag apply. At wala din problemema if mag expire na yong first visa natin kasi one day after submission ng tv extension mag email naman sila ng bridging visa natin while waiting tau sa result ng extension natin. Kasi ako personal ako nag submit kaya after 1 day pa sila nag email ng bridging visa ko…so my visa na tayo yong bridging visa A yon ang authomatic e grant nila…
Hi sis Josephine, ako din yan ang concern ko if ever n mgextend me, hnd b pde 3weeks or month before expiry date ng visa eh magapply n ng extension?
Hi sis kate26 pwding pwedi. Ako ganun ginawa ko early ako nag apply. Pero yon one month din bago na grant.pero okay lang kasi granted naman. Tpz wyl waiting tau sa tv extension natin my bridging visa A naman tayo…
Two weeks ata after for my apps.tumawag ung department of immi…my tinanong sa bf ko. After sila tumawag nag email sila for my chest x ray. Nagpa appointment kaagad ako pero friday pinili ko na sked para maka absent bf ko sa work niya para maka punta kami sa Bupa e medical visa for medical.kaya yon hintay pa ng one week again bago result…
@sis josephine thank you so much.God bless.
@sis josephine san ko makikita ang link ng extension visa form.thank you sis.
Kailangan ba 2managers check I bibigay ko together with my application for my tourist visa and also for my daughter
Hi, Rose yes make it two managers check kc tag-isa din nmn kau ng application form ng anak mo eh.
Thank you Kate
Hi Rachel! I’ll lodge my fiance visa next week but not thru online coz I haven’t heard na pwede na I process ang fiance visa thru online. My agent kami ni fiance and big help din sila coz they give tips and advices na din.
Hi kristine! Pede mo ba q help? Can u tell me kung ano mga ginawa mo sa pgpprocess? S november p kc nmin aasikasuhin lahat. Thanks
Hi! Kristine i hope ur online if ok lng add mo q sa fb or email mo q. (rachel_atchie29@yahoo.com.ph). Thanks
Visa grant notice received yesterday.
Applied 12August online – no agent. (34 days)
salamat sa mga tips and knowing some of you here.
Tips. Make sure if it’s sponsored, give all necesary supporting documents on
— finacial capacity of sponsor
–Relationship proof and invitation letter from your fiance or boyfriend that he is supporting you on your vacation.
— cover letter (state reason of application and that you will abide on the visa conditions and intent to return due to work or family)
— itinerary
— proof of ties to come back to philippines – family, and / or you have work (approved letter from HR indicating approved vacation dates that you resume to work on a specific date, payslips, COE, 2316)
— assets – bank statement, property, shares.
And other docs needed
— proof of identity, passport (sponsor and applicant)
— NBI if you have
— Birthcertificate
I included my family’s birthcertificate, other included photo’s na kasama nila family nila. Guess it wouldn’t hurt to put all proof.
your application docs will speak for yourself.
We can do this girls!
GodBless us all. ??
Congatulations on getting your visa, and thank you for sharing your experience!
Congratz!
Hi sis Josephine, nung nag apply ka ng visa mo hir sa oz multiple entry na ang inaply mo? plan to apply extension kc when my visa expire. .hope to hear from u..thanks in advance???
Hi sis JAV , 3 MONTHS LANG ANG INA APPLY KO KASI AFTER MY EXTENSION FOR 3 MONTHS UWI NAMAN AKO. SILA NA NAG GRANT NG MULTIPLE ENTRY PERO 3 MONTHS LANG DIN YONG MULTIPLE ENTRY NA NI GRANT NILA…Uwi na ako dis coming Dec 1 with my darling.visit din xa sa Pinas.hindi pa kasi siya naka punta sa Pinas hehehe…
Hi sis josephine, Thanks a lot sa sagot mo, will bear that in my mind. can I ask your FB account? Friend ko ndn c Ai.
Hi sis kate26, your welcome sis. Josie D. Sarona my fb sis. Thanks
HI sis, next week n ung flight ko sa Aus, sa PAL.
First time, any mga tips sa immigration, mga kailangan dalhin. thanks
Ah ok thanks sis Josephine. .I’m thinking kc na mgextend but we hv a schedule of civil wedding by nxt month hir in oz.my fiance wants to apply 820 after but of course mrmi nid na requirements for that so possibly sa pinas q nlang apply ung visa offshore but I’ll apply extension ng tourist q by end of Oct. Don’t know kc how to apply hir, but u said online will do right? Thanks a lot sissy??? I’m sure mgeenjoy c bf mo satin. .God bless us always sis
Hi po mga sis,
Ung sakin sponsored ng fiance ko.
I still provided bank statement at payslips kasi I have work.
Pero sa tingin ko ang tinitignan talaga nila is ung capacitu ng sponsor financially to support you.
I need help, next week n ung flight ko sa PAL.
First time, any mga tips sa immigration, mga kailangan dalhin.
thanks
Hi CarSteve just don’t forget to bring your passport, copy of visa grant notice,prayer, confidence and smile.
Good luck girl and have a safe trip.
Heller sis!
Ganun din sakin concern ko kc fiance ko din sponsor ng lahat …ano kaya talaga dapat ipresent sa kanila pag nandun kana sa airport / immig lapit na din flight ko ..
Thanks sa mga sasagot! 🙂
Hello all sissies! Just asking if meron dito nag apply thru courier. This my second time to apply TV hung first KO nag apply ako personally sa vfs naka base kc KO sa manila last year. This time dto nako Davao try KO ung courier.. Appreciate any help how. Thanks much. Levi
Panu po kong ang money ko ay nakadeposito sa isang cooperatiba hindi sa bank. Meron akong bank accounts pero savings na sa coop. Pwede po ba e present yung passbook sa coop instead of bank certificate. Kasi pag baka e transfer ko sa bank baka sabihin nila na hiniram ko lang yong pera. Please i need some advices. 🙁
Pde naman un hingi ka lang s coop nyo ng certificate stating that you are a member and you have a total savings of xxxxx.
Hello. . who’s can help to know some tips. . at mga kailangan gawin PRA mka apply ako ng visa. . kc kahit boyfriend q nd nya alam kng anu dapat unang gawin. He is from Sydney. .pls. Add me on fb.. Alexian Cris Aragon. Thanks.
Tourist visa ba yan o fiancee visa??? I cant help u if tourist visa…im here now in Sydney…
Hello mga sis, sa manila immigration just present your passport, visa and your plane ticket.yon lang naman kailangan nila. Pagdating niya sa Australia airport immigration, just present your passport only.passport kailangan nila…thanks
Hello sis! Salamat sa pagsagot huh pero wala na ba cla ittanong yung mga nasa immig sis pag nandun ka na?
Hello sis Annee sa manila immigration hindi na sila nagtanong sa akin. Pero yong iba tinanong pa. Maging magalang lang tau sa kanila simply lang naman mga tanong nila. Kung saan tau pumunta.sino puntahan natin.kaano ano natin puntahan natin
Hi po.. ask ko lang kung need po talaga na notarized lahat ng supporting docs? ? We have family business and it was registered under my name.. I send my application thru online.. I just send a scanned copy of our business registration like dti, mayor’s permit and bir reg., I am worried since it’s my first time to apply tv..
Hi girls! Ask ko Lang okay na ba yung ilalagay ko sa cover letter ko na ang reason ko para bumalik dito sa Phils is yung about sa fiance visa ko? Kasi D naman nila iggrant yung fiance fiance ko hanggat Wala ako dito sa Phils db? Thanks in advance sa sasagot!
yes u can,.and make a photocopy of your fiance visa receipt and attach it to your TV app.. ?
Thank you sis Annmarie. Big help Talaga tong forum na to nakaka encourage. Nandito kna ngayon sis or nasa Australia ka?
@kristin lilac
im here na ako pinas sis,.kakauwe ko last m0nth din..?
hello guys 🙂
I really need a help on this, i am planning to apply for a tourist visa to Australia next month , for just 13 days to spend Christmas and New year in Sydney.
what is the best way to apply the visa is it online or via centre ?
if i apply personally does the form 1419 should i used ?
I have my Partner sponsor my plain tickets and accommodations there during my stay.
i also ask the bank for my bank statements for the pass 3 mos. up to the present ,i am really not confident on my savings, but my partner also shows his bank statements.can you give me exact figure should i have in my bank to be able to grant the visa?
i have with also the COE from my current company that i work with, and leave approval.
guys please help me… i am really scared i ve been denied once in Student visa application last two years ago, it take time to me to back in the track , and another refusal with be so hard to take.
looking forward on your respond on this,
thank you in advance 🙂
hi..whats your fb?im happy to help..tagal kasi mgload dito.. ??
Visa grant woot! woot!
Hi Mae! Congrats. hopefully ako din. Huhu nakakastress mag antay kung grant or refuse 🙁 almost a month na. Ilang days process sayo?
30 days they’d never email me tumawag Lang ang 2go. Hopefully you’ll get yours ?
Still waiting and hoping sis. hehe sana nga dumating na.
Same tayo sis Lj na still waiting ng result huh 6 weeks n d?n sakin , Let’s hope sis na ang result ay positive , Good luck sis satin.:)
H? sis Lj sa gold coast ang punta q , Hbu sis?
Update me sis LJ kung nagrant ka. Please. thanks 😛
Hi Ms. Yap.. Granted Na visa ko sis last September 30th. Ikaw?
Di pa po. Ilang days in total lahat sayo bago nagrant? at first time application mo po ba?
Agust 25 naglodge then na grant ng sept 30. Nag agent kami sis. And yes first time. No further stay with multiple entry sis.
Hi. Natanggap mo na po ba ang Tvisa mo? Please let me know kung gaano katagal bago naapprove. Thank you!
Hey guys
Is single entries can extend in Australia?
Congrats Sis Mae, Aq still waiting pá ng result , kakastress ay, Anyway congrats again sis, So when is ur flight and san ka sa Aus?
Hi sissies! I’m also waiting for my tourist visa. It’s been 6weeks na and still no result yet. Nakakastress mag antay lalo nat matagal na?.
Yes sis sana meron na. San ka pala Sa au? Baka magkalapit lang tayo hehe
Hi. Natanggap mo na po ba ang Tvisa mo? Please let me know kung gaano katagal bago naapprove. Thank you!
hello mga sis! kakabalik lang ng fiance ko ssa Brooklyn, Australia, we both decided na punta ako sa kanila for 2 to 3 weeks since need ko umattend sa kasal ng kapatid ko this coming December. Tanong ko lang if magsstart ako this last week of september, tingin nyo drating yung visa result second week of November? first time ko to, nakakalerkeee!! thanks mga sissy.
mga sis need b talaga ang NBI clearnce (for travel abroad)?? even may passport na? 🙂
Oo sis Ruby my result n un by 2nd week of November basta mgsubmit kn nextweek thru walk in VFS Makati para madali. Basta lng kumpleto ung requirements to avoid delay, like ky bf especially ung invitation letter nya stating sy responsble in everything. Bank account nya, payslip,tax etc… Then about s NBI hnd n need kasi tourist lng nmn tau hnd n hinahanap un unless for migration ung visa n inaaplyan mo. Importante s part mo n isusubmit is to prove in immigration n babalik k dito like f my property k submit mo land title or f business nmn mga permits n meron k isubmit mo din, of course ung picture u w/ur family to prove how you ties w/them.
ok lang ba guys n ang bank staatement/slip ng fiancee ko ang ipapakita? kakaopen ko lang ng bank ccnt, super kunti p ng laman 😛 nakakaloka mga documents/requirements llo n pag first time mag apply.
thank u so much sis Kate ha? akala ko kasi need pa ung NBI, eh dito p naman ako sa Negros Occcidental, need pa mag travel ng Bacolod City pra lng kumuha nun. Balak ko sa Cebu mag apply, pwde daw dun. Nakaka stress talaga ang ganito sis..pero im sure worth it din. Nsa Australia kana ngayon sis?
another question sis, saan ka kumuha ng application form? dun din ba sa makati? pwde dn ba yung sa online tapos i-print mo n lang? (cencya n sa daming tanong ha, hehe)
dati nme ngtourist at babalik ulit ako next year tapusin ko muna work ko dito s Pinas. Sorry akala ko dito ka lng. Meron din nmn online application pero hnd ko p ntry palagi kasi ako walk in tska I heard ndin n madali ung process kpg walk in compare to online base s nababasa ko dito ha. Yes pwede mo iprint from online ung form.
Heller sis! Pwede nmn mag apply thru online para mas madali hehe ksi kami online din kami nag apply ng fiance ko just make sure lng na kompleto lahat docs nyo 🙂
thank u mga sissy 🙂 big help tlaga blog na ito.
Hello guys… matanong ko lng mgkano nagastos nyo lahat2x sa visa alone yung hindi ng agent? Kase ng away kami ni bf sa gastos…. xempre hindi ko alam mgkano gagastuhin nagagalit siya dahil wala akong maisagot.. tapos sabi ko I think less than 20k including the visa and courier fees plus all the requirements needed to attached. nalalakihan siya… ganun ba tlga yun? Wala naman atang murang visa eh… hindi naman sa kuripot siya tight lng tlga pera niya kase daming gastos.. gusto nya kase exact cost agad eh hindi ko naman masabi mgkano in exact dahil nga wala akong idea. please help me po… 🙁
PS hindi kasali yung pocket money and travel fare and ticket. Just the visa related alone! Please help po… lagi kami ng aaway kase hindi ko masagot eh… 🙁
Hello sis Simmy. Easy lang yan, tanong ka sa mga agent if magkano hingi nila para my idea ka.ganun din ako tinanong k9 mga agent if magkano hingi nila include na sa visa fee.kasi dito sa Gensan 10k hingi nila for visa fee ang processing fee. If tayo lang mag process mas maka mura tayo less 3 thousand mo nalang para my allowance ka pang photo copy. Yon lang simply lang. Or you can read all comments here malalaman mo lahat …thank you sis. Tiyaga lang sis basahin mo lahat na messages dito.thank you…
hi Simmy, base sa nalalaman ko nung nag inquire ako recently, ang tourist visa ay 4,900 at 739 for another charge. tapos di ko pa alam mgkano charge fee sa pgpapadeliver ng visa result, since tomorow p ako travel cebu to submit my application form..kung malau location mo at gusto mo walk in, cyempre may travel expenses pa dba. oo nman kelangan mgtipid ng partner, lalo na pg na grant visa mo kelangan p ng ticket expense haha.
ig may agent ka mas madali yata kya lng mahal. at simple reminder sis Simmy–dapat personla mo nkakausap agent mo. share ko lng experince ko ha, c fiance kasi kumuha ng agent from cebu (enhance Visa Inc.) hindi nmin tinuloy ng gumana instinct nya na scammer ang agent hehe. ikaw n lng mismo mag apply malaki mtitipid mo.
Sis simmy sa time ko nag apply last May, ang tourist visa fee ko is 5,400 managers cheque payable to Australian Embassy. VFS FEE ko include na yan sa courier back in fort 1,320 kasama na yong mga text nila to inform na na received na nila docs apps ko.Mag email ka sa vfs.australian embassy manila sis to make sure magkano lahat. Mag reply naman sila. Thanks
Thanks Ruby and Josephine! Huge help indeed. Xempre naman kahit sino mg apply ng visa dapat may show money kase hindi naman din basta2x.. hahaha si bf ata kase parang ewan eh. Uhmmm ng inquire ako dati sa Enhance… sobrang mahal eh! Grabe kinuha number ko, never knew na laging tumatawag kahit tulog ka! lol tapos ngpasa ng costing sa email grabe ang mahal sayo pa lahat ng expenses dahil iba yung processing fee and agent fee.. buti nlng nakita ko ang site ng makamura naman!
Hi Simmy dito sa amin 10 k hingi nila but walang assurance sabi nila.kaya sabi ko ng bf ko ako nalang mag apply.tpz sabu ng agent dapat show money 150k.ung ibang agent naman sabi okay lang wala show money. Pero atleast my idea tau. At thank God after nag submit ako wyl waiting my visa result before nakita ko ang blog na to.
hi sis Josie, ask ko lng sana, during submit mo ng application form dun kba nla tatanungin if managers cheque or bank cheque? thanks po
Hi sis Ruby before ako nagpa pick up ng documents ko.nag email ako sa australian embassy manila kung paano ang paymeNts ng visa fee at yong sa courier. At magkano sa visa fee at yong sa courier pick up at reply naman sila kung paano.lahat managers cheques.dalawang managers cheque request ko sa bank kasi courier pick up docs app ako. Seach mo lang ang Austrian embassy manila makikita niyo kung paano mag email sa kanila.thanks
ok, thanks ng marami sis Josie
Hi Ladies! I am planning to travel to Australia this December to visit my boyfriend (Filipino – holds a temporary work visa). I have my own business under my name here in the Philippines and meron din several entry/exit stamps sa passport ko from my travel to other countries pero within Asia lang. Malaki ba yung chance na ma approve ako? 3 weeks lang plan ko sa Aussie. 100k savings ok na ba yun or do I need more? I have business documents under my name naman (Mayor’s Permit, DTI, BIR) and I can also provide credit card statements. My boyfriend will pay for my trip but hindi namin e ddeclare na sponsor kasi may bond na $5k-15k eh. I’ll jsut probably submit an invitation letter from him with his financial capacity attached. Ok na ba yun?
hello po.. just want to ask po some question regarding po sa ImmiAccount application,. I submitted po my online application together with my son for visitor visa last August 08, 2015, then they emailed me for additional documents for my son’s Travel Consent from non-travelling father, so I attached the said documents on September 14, 2015 but then until now wala pa po sila reply about po sa progress ng application namin, nkalagay lng po sa status nmin sa Immiaccount “APPLICATION RECEIVED” lng po. almost 6weeks nrin po ung application nmin.. ganun po ba tlaga un? or meron po aq hndi nagawa?.. can someone po help and advice me.. big thanks po..
Hi guys na grant yong visa ko for only one day im so speechless.. Dont lost hope always pray with god.. Goodluck
Good for you.. Congratz po! By immiaccount po b pgffile mo?
Ang consultant ko lang nag apply sa akin rachel, how about u??
Hi sis mj! Hindi p q nkkpgfile ng visa. Wait q p passport q. Fiance visa applyan q sis.. Kinukumpleto p nmin lahat requirements.. Wla p nga q idea. Kya read lng aq mga comment dito.. Congratz sis. Lpit k n umalis..
Congrats sis Mj :)so when is your flight at San sa Aus ang punta mo sis?
Thanks sis jenny, this coming oct.7 sa melbourne sis, ikaw san sau? Nka lodged kana ng visa mo??
Sis Jenny… nabasa ko hindi pa kayo ng meet ng sponsor mo pero ng apply ka ng visa… update me ha kng granted.. di pa din kase kami ng meet kase ayaw nya pumunta dahil 3 days lng pwede sa holiday sayang gastusin kaya ako nlng pinapunta nya.. di pa ako ng lodge kinakabahan ako… whew! Thanks sis!
Hello sis mj asked kolang anung mga documents ipinasa mo your so lucky naman one day lang na grant kagad congratulations sayo?
@ Sis Mj I longed my application last Aug. 3 but till now I didn’t receive any email or cal from immi, what is the result of my application,The process was too long, nastress n aq sa kakaantay but I’m praying and hoping na positive uns result. @ SIS ER?KA Yes hindi ko pa nmeet c BF , nakakakaba tlga pero think positive sis na kahit ndi natin nmeet p ma BF natin there’s a chance na mameet ntin in person bsta pray lng and don’t loose hope sis.:) Good luck sis
Hi sis jenny im sorry to hear wla pa yong visa mo.. Matagal na anyway may reference number kaba?? Makikita mo kasi sa online yong pag process ng visa mo of whats happening.. Yong agent ko lang kasi nag apply sa visa ko so i really have no idea. And it was quick i got the result as unexpected.. Kapag mag apply ka may reference number clang ibigay.. E search mo lang sa google then e type ang VFS GLOBAL then makita mo don yong tracking number and birthdate.. Then submit lalabas yong resulta ng papers mo if nag processing naba or baka na sent na sa email mo..
Sis MJ ngemail n aq sa immi and I checked already my stats and it’s says ur visa application is still processed daw
JENNY!!! Sis update me ha kng granted ka… ka excited hindi lng ako ang may problema na di pa ng meet yung sponsor.. Thank God!
Sis Bianca add me sa viber para chat2 tayo dun:)
Sis jenny if it says Processed Visa Application has been sent via email to applicants and authorized receipents email directly by Australian Embassy on 2/10/2015. It means nasa email mo na yan sis na send na yong decision nila, e check mo yong email folder inbox, spam or junk folder..
Sis Erika my Viber k ba kung my Viber ka u can add me at my number 09279326935 chat chat tayo dün 🙂
Wala sis eh @jenny… dito lng ako ngbabasa haha di rin gaano ng ffb more on skype kami ni bf kase most of the time. Ngresearch lng ako for visa good thing I found this blog na hindi lng ako yung may same cases.
Hello mga sis! Ung paglodge ba ng application thru online lhat b dpt certified copies? And ung form kc ng bf q isend nya sken thru email. Ako din b mgpacertified nun?Khit ung letter n proof n my relation kami ng fiance ko? Wla po kc tlga akong idea. Thanks po.
Hello sis true copies talaga lahat docs nyo pa scan mo nlng if online ka mag lodge ng app.. just like what we did pina scan lng din nmin lahat docs just make sure na kompleto lahat.. the more docs the better 🙂
Thanks sis anne
Sis anne pti b ung form ng fiance q scan din. Pg b mg immiaccount ung form nila fill upan dun o ni iprint tas ippascan? D p kc q ng sign up s immiaccount.thanks sis
Hello sis rachel! Actually ang fiance ko nag fill up lahat ng forms doon after nya gumawa ng account ..taz yung mga docs nya pina scan nya taz scan ko rin yung skin pinasa ko lng sa knya after taz sya lng nag send ng lahat ng yun 🙂 after 1 month na grant nmn ako thanks God! 🙂
Hi sis annee thank you sa info. Ang bilis ngrant ng visa mo sis.. Congratz! Asa australia k n? Fiance visa b inapplyan mo sis? Sis what mga question sau ng embassy? Sensya if mrami ko ask. Where sa australia fiance mo sis? Sa NSW sis fiance q.. I hope mgkita tau dun.. Thanks again
Sa monday pa flight ko sis 🙂 visit visa pa lng inaplyan namin maxado kc matagal ang processing ng fiance visa eh gusto nya nko mkapunta dun agad2! Haha pero pag nandun nko mg xtend na nmn kami 🙂 wow talaga sis? ksi NSW din fiance ko pwede pla tayo mgkita doon soon hehe
Hi Guys! Sino dito ang waiting for fiance visa? Ang tagal ng pghihintay nglodge ako jan 5 until now wla pa…
Hi sis Ai,
Waiting din ako for fiance visa.
May viber ka ba? Or facebook add kita sis.
Thanks
Sorry to hear that sis aj. Its been 9 months waiting.. How you lodge ur applications? Bka sis my hinihingi p saung requirements. I am planning to lodge my application this november or december.
I lodge my pmv or fiancee visa app tru vfs last jan 5…ganun tlga ang standard processing time ng fiancee visa between 9 and 12 months sobrang tagal at sobrang mahal kc last jan for the visa fee it costs P190,600 at ngaun ng check ko mas lalong mahal 244 thou plus…
Npass ko na ung additional docs na hiningi nla,ung ng-email ung fiance ko sa embassy for finalization na daw..
Hello Sis Ai,
May update ka na sa Fiance Visa mo?
Nagapply ako nung sakin last Aug8.
kailangan ba maghintay ng case office bago magpa medical?
Online application kasi kami, no agent.
Salamat, praying for your visa grant soon.
Wait ko reply mo sis
Sis aj. Sobra ngang mahal. Wait p nmin pera kya waiting aq. Kelan b ung plan nyo pkasal? Kc alam ko pg mlpit n ung kasal d nila pttgalin un. Ung 9 to 12 alam ko s partner visa un.
Ang snulat namin xa application form na mgpakasal kami sept 19..xa pmv gnun dn ang processing time sis bet 9 -12 months…
Gnun sis ai? Plan nmin pkasal dis june 2016. Gusto n tlaga ko mkuha ng fiance q. Naiinip n xa. Kya fiance visa pra d n q bblik ng pilipinas.. Kc after ikasal process nmn ng partner visa. San sa australia fiance mo sis
Yes ganun Sis..a bit expensive ang visa cost ng fiancee and 9-12 mos ang standard processing time…anyways sa bendigo,victoria ang fiancee ko..hopefully igrant na nla ang visa ko soon and b4 xmass andun na kami,..’
Sis ai, i hope n mgrant n yan pra mksama u n fiancee mo. Sis add mo q s skype rachel_atchie042911. Thanks
Yeah i hope so too kc ang hirap pag long distance..ok sige add kta ?