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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 sisterโ€™s pay slip
  • Certified true copy of my sisterโ€™s passport bio page and employee ID
  • NBI Clearance
  • Bank statement
  • Credit card statement
  • Itinerary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




Step 5: Lodge your application

Required reading: Where to Apply

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

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

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

VIA Center have offices in Makati and Cebu.

Step 6: Wait for your visa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary reading: Frequently Asked Question – Australian Embassy Manila

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

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



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

  1. Ruby Avatar
    Ruby

    hi sis Lyn may byahe ba sa 19? nag move ako ng flight, nakakaloka ang apec summit sa 21 p mag resume ang flight. goodluck sa flight mo sis.

    1. lyn Avatar
      lyn

      Yes sis Ruby Cebpac wala cancel flight pa Oz…s PAL merun cancel flight.. Puro domestic flight and affected sis

  2. Kay Avatar
    Kay

    Hi everyone,

    I want to share my HAPPINESS!!!
    First of all, thank you so very much to Ms. Nina for this blog. Really helped me a lot preparing my docs.
    Today, i got my visa grant. It’s my first Tv thru immi account, multiple entry with 3 months each stay and no 8503 condition for 1 year. Total of 26 days processing including weekends and holidays. No follow up made. Cheers!!

    list of docs attached. ALL scanned (meaning they are not notarized)

    Oct 17.

    Applicant (ME) unemployed
    1. birth cert
    2. passport bio-page
    3. recent passport picture
    4. nbi/police clearance/driver’s /sss id
    5. 2x land title
    6. building permit
    7. aircon doc/electric doc/steel deck doc
    8. parents land title
    9. parents birth cert
    10. contract lease
    11. bills statement lease (we rent a flat for 16 months) and building(our house still ongoing construction)
    12. travel history/old passport
    14. Complementary letter for invitation letter
    15. USD joint account – bank statement
    16. random photos (me and partner, me and family, partner and family)
    17. chat history part 1
    18. chat history part 2

    Sponsor (MY PARTNER)
    19. statutory declaration
    20. bank accnt statement x2
    21. invitation letter
    22. coe
    23. passport bio page
    24. Phil travel history (old and new passport)
    25. Phil vehicle registration and drivers license

    Oct 27, uploaded more docs
    26. extracted emails
    27. Partner – Tax Notices (coz he forgot to bring it here in Phils)

    Nov. 4, updated passport details.
    28. renewed passport biopage

    ** there is a link in immi account where u need to fill out for any changes,it is a must. ( ONLY IF YOUR APP IS STILL ON PROCESS, IF IT IS FINALISED THEN MUST EMAIL THE EMABASSY for any changes.)
    ** they did not ask for more documents but i just like to include the extracted emails.
    ** everyday checking status in immi, always APPLICATION RECEIVED.
    ** today after i received my grant, immi status changed to FINALISED.

    Thank you Lord for the wonderful Xmas gift. To God Be The Glory. Amen.

    1. yang Avatar
      yang

      helo kay, October 17 ka naglodged? 17 din ako online din..peru wala akng results..sana grant din yung akin like you..hopefully ???

    2. yang Avatar
      yang

      hello sis kay, oct.17 ka nglodge? 17 din yung akin online din..sana ako na din susun0d hopefully…congrats..

      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        thank u yang.. marami nagrant this week, nabasa ko sa ibang forum. bka nxt week mareceive mo na ung grant. xx

      2. Nicole Avatar
        Nicole

        Sis Kay… ask ko lng yung land title need ba tlga yun? kase yung parents ko on going din yung payment sa bahay namin sooner eh magiging amin na din tong lupa at bahay… pwede ba attached yun? thanks

    3. Nina Fuentes Avatar

      Congratulations on getting your visa, and thank you for sharing your experience!

    4. Jonesy Avatar
      Jonesy

      Hi sis Kay!!!

      I’m so happy too!! After all the stress and I thought di nanaman aabot ng Monday yung visa ko and after all the emails and calls, walang reply. I received the grant email kanina around 1:00 pm. 1 year multiple entry!! Thanks to this blog, Ms. Nina!

      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Congrats sis Jonesy, around 1pm ko din nareceive ung akin. marami nagrant ng visa today.. nirequest tlg namin ang multiple entry and thank God it has been granted.

        Cheers!!!

    5. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Helo mga sis! ask ko lang meron po b ditong d nrefused thru online application na nkpgsagot ng short online questionnaire from embassy? thanks po… gusto ko lang malaman kung my possibility n mrefuse visa ko khit nkpgsagot na ako ng online questionnaire. my fren po kc ako n nrefuse last oct 10 days dw ng application nya ng email embassy na refuse daw. d nman nya ako msagot about online questionnaire kase ang bf nya ang nglodge ng visa… thanks po s sasagot kc… nnervous aq bka kc d mgrant visa ko.. npaka negative ko kase takot akong mrefuse kase gusto ko na mkasama fiance ko. thanks po! God Bless!

      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        sis, ung online questionnaire is just all about checklist. basically, it has nothing to do with refusal. everyone gets the online survey after they submitted their application. if u wont answer it, they might not process your application or may take ages. ako din sobra nerbyos at nega,ayaw ko din marefuse. but i guess with all the supporting docs we attached, it is “decision made” na. think positive and pray lang tayo. Good luck.. xx

      2. G Avatar
        G

        Hi Rachel! Ask ko lang ano reason ng refusal dun sa application ng friend mo? Dahil ba sa supporting docs niya? Hindi ba siya complete? Nag wo’worry tuloy ako kahit feeling ko okay lahat ng sinubmit ko. Thanks!

      3. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Hi sis.. Kulang xa ng clearance. Pero d n xa hiningaan ng co pra mgsubmit. Refused agad xa. Pero cnb nmn kung ano reason kung bakit xa nrefused

    6. Jenny Avatar
      Jenny

      Congrats sis kay:)

      1. Nicole Avatar
        Nicole

        Sis Jenny…. kumusta??? ng lodge ka ulit??? anu reason ng refusal mo dati sis?

    7. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Congratz sis! Hoping n mgrant din visa q…

      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        salamat sissies ๐Ÿ™‚ magrant din sau sis rachel, just wait and see..hehe ..xx

      2. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Thanks sis kay! Wer k s oz?

    8. Kay Avatar
      Kay

      sis Nicole may sagot ako sa baba,check check ๐Ÿ™‚ …

    9. rose Avatar
      rose

      Hello po ask po Lang po sna qng magkanu Na tourist visa fee ngyn?at my iba pa bang charges Na babayaran bukod Sa visa fee?
      Thank you po and god bless

    10. Jelly Avatar
      Jelly

      Hi kay , I was inspired by you cos I’m applying an Australian tourists visa even just single entry ,but I’m currently employed and waiting for 3 months for my bank account statement .me and boyfriend planning to meet his family on april. Do I need to include my mom’s documents or do I need to declare our business,houses,lands and vehicles documents?

  3. Kay Avatar
    Kay

    Thank you and you’re welcome,it’s my pleasure. Will also post it in your 2015 page.. xx

  4. Ai Avatar
    Ai

    Hey Guys!,..hmmm i hope may mksabay ako flight ko Nov 24 CEB-MNL-MEL..ung ist travel ko to aus may nksaby ako and dito ko cia nklala and it was fun kasi sabay tlga kmi until dun xa area na nghhntay partners nmn.

    1. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Take care sis ai!

      1. Ai Avatar
        Ai

        Thanks Sis!..

  5. Kay Avatar
    Kay

    perth ako ๐Ÿ™ dec 7 ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Sg Avatar
      Sg

      Hi sis San ka sa Perth?? Kasi Perth din bf ko

  6. April Avatar
    April

    Good morning sa lahat,

    Visa granted yesterday nov. 13. My heart filled with so much happiness, and thank you for this blog i found some friends. 6 months single entry na grant sa akin, at ito yung gusto tlga namin..?, after 4 months of waiting nakuha ko dn..still thankful kse magkasabay kmi ni mister pabalik ng Melbourne, just in time!

    Any idea if need ko kumuha ng Guidance and counseling/CFO? Eh tourist visa lng ako, pero may posibilidad na kasal na ako sa time na babalik na kmi ng OZ.

    Thank you again!!

    1. April Avatar
      April

      Sis, na post nman..hehe

    2. Kay Avatar
      Kay

      WootWoot!! Congatulations!!!
      rock and roll to the world!!!

  7. G Avatar
    G

    Hi April! Ask ko lang bat 4months inabot nung decision ng sayo? 6months ba ang inapply mo agad? thanks!

    1. April ? Gregory (@aprilrose0419) Avatar

      Second visa ko na to, inaaply ng agent namin is 6 months multiple..but yung grant nila is single..ok na dn kse timing nmn..no need na namin multiple..hehe

  8. Sakura88 Avatar
    Sakura88

    Hi mga sis. I’ve received my visa grant notice yesterday. Thank God. Finally after 3 months I’ll be with my partner again. Lodged on oct 10 thru online. Maximum stay of 6 months, multiple entries valid for 1 year. Sis Kristine ikaw na next. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. yang Avatar
      yang

      Congrats sis…sana ako naman sa susun0d.it was lodged oct.17 online…san ka sa Oz sis sakura88?

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Hi sis yang. Near adelaide. Ikaw? Makukuha mo rin yan sis. Just have faith. ๐Ÿ™‚ goodluck.

      2. yang Avatar
        yang

        sana nga sis…im praying hard for it..sydney ako sis…

      3. Marie Avatar
        Marie

        Sis yang san ka sydney?

      4. yang Avatar
        yang

        Penrith sis,.ikaw?

      5. Marie Avatar
        Marie

        May viber ka sis yang?:)

      6. yang Avatar
        yang

        yup sis…add me if u like 09363787846

      7. yang Avatar
        yang

        sis..add me up sa viber if you like.. 09363787846

      8. Kristine Avatar
        Kristine

        Hi sis Yang! Same tayo waiting Sana this week ma grant na visa natin. Pray lng tayo.

    2. Kay Avatar
      Kay

      congrats sis!

    3. ashi Avatar

      Hi sis sakura congrats…

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Thanks sis Ashi and sa lahat Ng mga sissies dito most of all Kay ms Nina. This blog helps a lot of people not only with visa application but the support that we get from our fellow sissies while waiting for the visa. ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. Kristine Avatar
      Kristine

      Ngayon ko lng nabasa sisHaha.haha Thanks sis! Yes sana by Monday matapos na paghihintay ko Haha!

    5. kate26 Avatar
      kate26

      Hi Sis Sakura , For clarrification lang, It means in 1yr pwede k mgstay s first entry mo ng until 6mos? Like If fly k ng Nov.16,2015 til May 15,2016 (6mos) at hnd n mgeexit in 3mos? then enter ulit for another 6mos ulit?

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Hi sis Kate. Are you talking about my visa? Yung binigay sakin is multiple entry for 1 year and maximum 6 months in each stay. Actually di rin ako familiar dito sis. I only asked for a 6-month stay. Pero sobrang thankful na Binigyan ako Ng multiple. Guys correct me if I’m wrong. Tama ba understanding ko that I can enter and exit australia anytime and I can stay for as long as 6 months every time I enter australia? Thanks

    6. sg Avatar

      Hi sis…panu pag kuha ng multiple entries?? Anung visa ang inapply mu?? Thanks sis..

      1. Sakura88 Avatar
        Sakura88

        Sis sg I’ve only asked for 6 months. Hindi naman ako humingi Ng multiple. Tourist visa inapply ko. I think kaya binigay na multiple kasi nag-lodged na kami Ng partner visa. May sponsor ka ba? Have u been to oz already? They usually give 3 months with multiple entry dun sa mga 2nd time applicants or dun sa mga nag apply na Ng partner visa or prospective marriage. Pero may mga lucky din sis na nabibigyan multiple kahit first time. Depende yun sa purpose of your visit. Case to case basis talaga.

  9. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    Sis Sakura san k po sa Adelaide? craigmore aku

    1. Sakura88 Avatar
      Sakura88

      Sis Lyn outside adelaide kami. 2 hours away. Pero Lagi kami nag pupunta dun kasi dun nakatira mother Ng partner ko.

      1. Caroline Estrada Avatar
        Caroline Estrada

        Hi sis, yes, you can stay maximum 6months sa Aus, pede ka magexit after 6months then back to Aus. Valid for a year. Congrats

  10. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    Hello sis Kay…. congrats!!! Ask ko lng unemployed din kase ako…. bale inaatached mo yung lang title ng parents mo? okay lng ba yun…. wala kase akong property dito eh… anu kaya pwedeng ipasa ko @_@

    1. Kay Avatar
      Kay

      hi sis Leslie, yes i attached land title ng parents ko kasi un ung permanent address ko sa id at joint account namin, driver’s license nya, vehicle registration. nag rent kmi dati tho hnd un ginamit namin address sa bank account. proof of family ties. ok lng naman kung wala ka peoperty, may sponsor ka ba?

      1. Leslie Avatar
        Leslie

        Yes sis may sponsor ako… yun nga lng kase nalilito ako anong ipapasa kong supporting documents ko since unemployed ako.. pwede pala yun which is good kasse on going pa yung payment namin sa lupa at may binabayaran pa pero malapit ng matapos.. then pwede ko din siguro isama yung birth certificate ng parents ko kase balak ko pumunta by january then april and may yung bday ng parents ko and family reunion tapos wedding anniversary nila…so madaming occasions and family ties nandito… sis ask ko lng yung bill payments sinali mo din?? ako kase yung ngbabayad ng monthly sa internet namin dahil sa akin nkapangalan baka pwede ko din iattach… thanks sis

      2. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        yes sis, u can include them all. i included their birthcert just to let them know they are still alive, LOL. they would want to see strong family ties, reason for us to come back here. yes, include bills to let them know that you live with ur parents. all docs i submitted are all stated in our letter so we have to prove it. hnd ko na sinama ung bills ng parents ko.

        ex. dinala ko sya sa bahay ng parents ko at ipinakilala sa buong pamilya kaya may parents land title. tapos ung mga id, accnt, etc address ng parents. so kahit we live separately with them still we have contact.
        kung may future occassions at babanggitin mo sa letter, attach doc for it.

        TRICKY QUESTION:
        does the applicant have any family members not travelling to Australia who are not oz citizen…..?

        answer is YES, if ikaw lng mag isa magttravel.

        then you will fill out boxes for family members name, and DOB and relationship.

        i think this question is to prove our strong fam ties, kasi lam mo name and dob nila. xx

      3. Leslie Avatar
        Leslie

        YES sis Question # 25 yan eh… naguguluhan din ako dyan… hahaha some says NO… some says YES… I am perplexed din kng ano ba tlga gulong gulo ako. Waaaaaaaaah! HAHA @_@ Partner, children, fiancee kase so wala ako nun dito… I mean single naman ako si bf nasa Oz then parents and kapatid lng… NO daw to then YES din… Nakakalito ehehe

    2. Sakura88 Avatar
      Sakura88

      Hi sis Caroline. Thanks for clarifying that. ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Thea Avatar
    Thea

    Hello guys ask ko lng pwede bang 1 lng yung ID? Kase isa lng yung valid ko, kaka apply ko pa lng sa sss kase then the rest puro ID ng company ko eh nag resign na ako… thanks po….

    1. Kay Avatar
      Kay

      yes, proof of identity pa rin yan. some they dont have id, just passport biopage.

  12. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Hi all, Jenny ulit here. Decided na si partner na mag extend nalang until July 1 2016. Ask ko lang sa mnga nag pa extend na before, like sis Ize. Pag magpa extend ba anong documents ulit ang isesend? ung explanation lang ba kung bakit magpapaextend or may bagong requirements? thnx so much

    1. ize Avatar
      ize

      Hi jenny.. Same docs lang ipasa mo.. U need to submit docs again cause un prev app u was in manila, .. Also add ur reason of extension.. ๐Ÿ˜‰
      Good bless

      1. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        Hi sis! Same pati ung kay partner? Like salary certificate and bank records?

      2. ize Avatar
        ize

        hi jenny.. oo same lang nman lahat.. watever docs u submitted before will do

      3. G Avatar
        G

        Hello mga sis. Ask lang. Natry niyo na ba mag pa extend? And yung docs na ipapasa for extension ay yung sinumbit din ba nung nag apply ng tv? Or need updated? Thanks!

  13. Kristine Avatar
    Kristine

    Hi girls sino my flight sa inyo sa November 21? Manila-Melbourne! Sabay tayo haha

    1. danica Avatar
      danica

      Hi Kristine !! San ka sa Melbourne? Andito ko Melbourne sa truganina. Ikaw ? ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Kristine Avatar
        Kristine

        Hi danica! Sa geelong Ako.

    2. Ai Avatar
      Ai

      Hi Sis Kristine!..24 ang flight ko..anyways sa Bendigo ako xa may maiden gully..i think malapit lng tau dun.

      1. Kristine Avatar
        Kristine

        Hi sis ai! Mauuna pala ko sayo. Di ko sure sis Wala Ako idea Haha. Ingat ka sa flight mo.:)

  14. Nel Avatar
    Nel

    Hi po I’m just new here. I’m planning to apply po for a tourist visa din in Aus. I end up here po while browsing for valid docs to be submitted. May question po sana ako, since mostly po dito ay ngapply online, hassle po ba kng may assistance from agents?..kasi po worried ako dhil part time lng po work ko (considered unemployed dhil di nkapgfile ng ITR) and both parents wla na. I have a sister na iniinvite ako to visit her in Aus. Hindi ko lang po alam ung pwede kong iprovide na docs. Sabi nya sponsored nmn. I have bank statement nmn and land title (pro named after npo ng mga kapatid ko dhil naisalin na sa knila). Still single po and residing po at my parents house. Bka lang po kasi maquestion aq na hndi genuine tourist eh. Ano pa po kya pwede kong iprovide na docs? By the way I applied student visa before dhil gusto ko pong mgstudy tlga but was refused kc mali daw po ung sponsor ko. Thanks po!

  15. Mae Avatar
    Mae

    Hi mga sis
    Tanong ko Lang. Kung mag extend ng visa need pa ba ung mga requirements???

    Thanks mga sis ???
    God bless us all

    1. Caroline Estrada Avatar
      Caroline Estrada

      Di ko ang sure sis,
      Ung nabasa ko parang kailangan padin ng documents like your first tourist visa application, this time nga lang ang reason nmn bakit mo gusto magextend ang kailangan din nila.
      Check mo ung ibang mga post.
      Balak ko rin sana, next time siguro pagbalik ko

    2. Angie Avatar
      Angie

      Hi Mae, kung mg extend ka same requirements nung ng apply ka first tym. Pero sa akin passport ko lng and bank statement ng hubby ko ang na upload ko hindi pa na upload lahat ng docs i already received the grant notice the following day. Its still case to case basis, in my case i already lodged our partner visa and just waiting, and if youre done with medical they will grant extension right away.

      1. josephine Avatar

        Hi Angie ang bilis naman na grant ng tv extension mo sis? diba kailangan pa ng chest x ray if mag extend ng another 3 months. basi sa experience ko. kasi if one month extension lang wala ng medical…Wow bilis sayo ha. wala ng medical grant agad. at yon lang na upload mo na docs. wow very lucky mo sis xxx

      2. G Avatar
        G

        Hi po. Mabilis po ba dahil on process na yung PV niyo? And di na kayo nag medical since kapag nag apply ng PV need mag pa medical?

        Ask ko lang po. What are the reasons for extension yung acceptable para sa kanila? Yung requirements po ba same lang nung nag apply ng TV? Like for example Nov nag lodged, pag na apply ng for extension sa Feb kung ano ang pinasa mo nung Nov yun din ang isa’submit additional lang yung reason for extension? or kailngan ulit kumuha ng panibagong reqs?

        And for medical, kapag po ba kumuha na extension for 3 months kailngan na po ba mag pa medical?

        Btw, ang inapply ko ay Tourist Visa (3month stay no other application on process)

      3. Mae Avatar
        Mae

        Hi sis Angie
        Thank you sa info ha
        Pag mag apply ng PV need paba to make a love story? And needed ba ng joint account?
        Thank you ?

    3. Angie Avatar
      Angie

      Hi mae, it doesnt have to be a love story, just be accurate on when and where did you first meet? How did you keep your long distance relationship? What did you do when yiu were together? For example he went to see your family, you went on vacation, just highlighting those momentous events. The same with your bf/hubby he should write a letter too. Kailangan mgkatugma yung details nyo sa isat isa..anyways,are u here in Oz now? U can message me in viber or my oz number..0409555518..id be glad to help out..

  16. Caroline Estrada Avatar
    Caroline Estrada

    Hi mga sis,
    Meron bang nsa Toowoomba, Queensland until February?

    Salamat ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Caroline Avatar
      Caroline

      Sana meron ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. sj Avatar
    sj

    Hi mga sis,,, ask ko lang sa inyo about sa question sa online application u g about sa health examination, ,,, panu ba un mga sis,, thanks,, hope u can help me

    1. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Sis sj anong visa inapplyan mo? Sa tv kc wla q mremember n question about health declaration.

  18. Annee Avatar
    Annee

    Hi mga sis dito nko sa oz 1 month and a half na i arrived last oct. 6 and balak nmin mag extend nalilito lng kc ako ehh when ba mas ok mag extend sis ..a month before my visa expires or a week or 2 before mg expire? Saka ano mga reasons nyo nung nag xtend kayo sis talagang need ko lng suggestions dun sa mga nka try na !!! Thank you ??

    1. Angie Avatar
      Angie

      Hi Annee, mas ok mag apply ka a week before mg expire yung visa mo. Kasi they will give you bridging visa nmn to let you stay while waiting for the grant of extension. I applied two weeks before the expiration of mine, applied Nov.2 thru immiaccount , and Nov.3 it was granted na. Good luck…

      1. josephine Avatar

        hi Angie ang bilis naman na granted ng extension visa mo sis xxx

    2. josephine Avatar

      Hi Annee, mas okay mag apply ka 2 weeks before mag expire visa mo.yon ang sabi ng department of immi here in Perth. Kasi personal ako nag submit ng tv ng extension ko. pero 3 weeks before expire visa ko apply na ako very early hehehe. After your application they grant u a bridging visa while waiting ka sa result ng tv mo for extension. yong good reason naman e lagay like ur bf want pa e show ka sa another state of Australia or etc. Good Luck xxx

  19. Annee Avatar
    Annee

    Hi mga sis dito nko sa oz 1 month and a half na i arrived last oct. 6 and balak nmin mag extend nalilito lng kc ako ehh when ba mas ok mag extend sis ..a month before my visa expires or a week or 2 before mg expire? Saka ano mga reasons nyo nung nag xtend kayo sis talagang need ko lng suggestions dun sa mga nka try na !!! Thank you ??

  20. Annee Avatar
    Annee

    Hi sis Angie ! Thanks sa reply ๐Ÿ™‚ wow nman ang bilis ng pag grant nila sayo sana ganun din sakin soon Haha same lng docs pinasa mo sis ? Saan ka sa oz sis angie?

    Hello sis josephine ๐Ÿ™‚ san ka sa oz ? Thank you sa inyo kasi mas naliwanagan na ako when dapat mag apply for extension at sa suggestion nyo na pwede gamitin na reason for my extension hehe salamat sissies !!!

    1. Angie Avatar
      Angie

      Hi Annee , yup same docs lng , actually hinde ko pa tapos na upload lahat ng docs. I just uploaded first my passport and my hubby bank statement, then the next day ayun granted na while im still uploading some of the docs. If you stay longer than 3 mos. thats where they require x-ray. Madali lng kapag nkapgmedical ka na,i alredy had medical exam last May for my partner visa. So i just put my HAP ID coz they can access it nmn. So basically ang medical lng ang importante. Anyways i can help you out more just msg me, cant be online all the time kasi i have a baby. This is my oz number 0409555518 . I live in Murwillumbah, Nsw.

      1. rose Avatar
        rose

        hi sis angie,,, is it necessary to have medical first before lodging the partner visa in australia? salamat po

    2. Josephine Avatar
      Josephine

      Hi Annee dito ako sa Perth. Dec. 1 uwi na din kami Pinas ng Darling ko hehehe . Good luck sis sa imo vacation here sa Aus xxx

  21. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Hi! I applied nung isang araw and today morning nakakuha ako ng email galing case officer na nerereview na daw ung application ko to extend until July 2016. Nag request sya ng proof na nagbook na ako ng medical ko at un na lang daw hinihintay. Nakakatakot!

    1. Annee Avatar
      Annee

      Hi sis angie! Thank you sa infos talagang big help for me and i might message you soon ๐Ÿ™‚ thank you again !

      Hello sis jenny ! Nkapagbook ka na for medical exam ? Grabee kelangan pala talaga nila yan noh

      1. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        Hi sis! Oo buti nalang nag book ako agad nung medical kasi 7 days lang ung binigay sakin to send ung booking confirmation! Nakakakaba lang ay

  22. Annee Avatar
    Annee

    Aww when ka nag pa book sis jenny at when xa gagawin yung exam? Saan ba makkapag pa book nun ? Sorry ha dami ko tanong hehe kakaloka nmn yan 1 week lng talga binigay nila pra masend yung confirmation of booking …

    1. Jenny Avatar
      Jenny

      San ka mangagaling? Depende ata eh kasi sa Manila di ako ni require kaya di ko alam. Ung dito dahil +6 months extension eh nirequire na ko tas pag dito straight from immi account ung booking.

      1. Annee Avatar
        Annee

        Andito kasi ako now sa oz sis jenny so sa immi acc pala mag papabook ? Magkano binayaran nyo??

      2. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        Oo sa immi account tas dinala ako sa BUPA website tas dun na. $290 ung sakin

  23. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Hi Anyone here living at north brisbane?

  24. Annee Avatar
    Annee

    Ahh ok thanks sis jenny sa infos! ๐Ÿ™‚ Btw When ggawin ang medical exam mo? Medical tlga or xray lng ?

    1. Jenny Avatar
      Jenny

      Hi sis Annee, sa Monday na! Medical at Chesy X-ray. Kinakabahan ako kasi hubad hangang underwear daw eh hehe

      1. Josephine Avatar
        Josephine

        Girl naman yong mag x ray sa atin so no worries.at mga mababait yong taga BUPA. MY LOCKER DIN PARA SA DAMIT NATIN KASI MY DAMIT SILA NA PINAGAMIT FOR OUR X RAY. SO NO WORRIES. XXX

      2. Annee Avatar
        Annee

        Haha hubad talaga ๐Ÿ˜€ cge go basta girl ang gagawa nun hehe thanks sis jenny saka good luck sayo ha kwento mo anong nangyari after hehe ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Josephine Avatar
      Josephine

      Sis Annee hintayin mo nalang ang email ng immigration for booking of ur chest x ray.mag e email yan cla sau after u mag apply ng extension.nan doon yong info paano u magpa appointment for Bupa chest x ray. E attached nila lahat yon for online appointment sa Bupa. My mga choices doon wat date gusto mo na available sila. Thanks xxx

      1. Annee Avatar
        Annee

        Thanks sis josephine sa infos ๐Ÿ™‚ sobrang helpful talaga lahat ng nababasa ko dito ๐Ÿ™‚ salamat ulit !

  25. rachel Avatar
    rachel

    Sis josephine anong klaseng health exam? With physical exam b or xray lang tlga? Thanks

  26. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    Hi mga sis! Would like to ask if you have any idea where I can buy cheap ticket going to Melbourne this December? So far, all flights I checked cost around 45k. Thanks a lot! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Marie Avatar
      Marie

      If hindi ka naman choosy budget airline ka na lang cebu pacific to sydney, then from sydney to melbourne mura na lang less than $100 lang naman. Medyo hassle nga lang kasi di ka direct flight diba pero tipid naman. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Grace Avatar
        Grace

        Thats a good suggestion Sis! But will it be that much even during this peak season? How long is the travel time from sydney to melbourne? Sakin ok lang kc im open for side trips! Haha! Thank you sis Marie ! ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Marie Avatar
        Marie

        Around $70 one way sydney to melbourne ๐Ÿ™‚
        Either jetstar or tigerair. ๐Ÿ™‚
        You have viber sis?

      3. Grace Avatar
        Grace

        Yes Sis, here’s my number 09175614195.

      4. G Avatar
        G

        Hi ms marie. Magkano aabot ang plane tix mnl to sydney kung ngayon dec mag papabook sa cebpac? Kailngan po ba round ticket ang bilhin? Paano po yan, gusto ko mag pa extend. Sayang yung return tix ko if ever na ma approve yung extention ko? Salamat sa makakasagot.

      5. Marie Avatar
        Marie

        Depende sis. Few days ago nagpromo sila eh. So from time to time nagcchange yung price. Well yung immigration kasi nagaask sila like how long ka magstay sa oz eh, and rebook mo na lang if ever maapprove extension mo. ๐Ÿ™‚
        May viber ka sis?

      6. G Avatar
        G

        Na try niyo na po ba extension ng tourist visa tapos nag parebook kayo? Magkano po inabot ng rebooking fee?

  27. JM Avatar
    JM

    hello sino po dito my flight dec 9 pa brisbane PAL po.sana my mksbay kmi ng mga anak ko

  28. cleniza Avatar

    Hello po im cleniza…….pa help naman po about sa tourist visa gusto po kc ng bf ko mkpunta ako Australia ..nu po ba mga kylangan…..pra makatravel ako sa Australia?

  29. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Tapos na ko sa health check! Wala lang pala, di naman pinaghubad – all in all 1hr 30mins lang ako dun sa BUPA. 2 hours after ng health check (medical + chest x-ray) eh nasend na ng BUPA sa DIBP ung result.

    Eto na nakasulat sa IMMI account ko:

    “Health clearance provided โ€“ no action required.

    All health examinations required for the specified visa subclass have been finalised. Processing of this person’s visa application can now continue.”

    Up to the case officer nalang ung result! Good luck sakin!

    1. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Sis jenny anong health check up gnawa sau? Xray lng b?

      1. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        Medical at chest X-ray lang sis, bale Chest X-ray tas urine test tas ung last ung Doctor na mag ask ng kung ano ano.

      2. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        ok sis jenny. akala q my physical exam pa.. katulad ng annual check up s company. how much nga ung sa medical? thanks

      3. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        $290.50 sis, ung sa doctor kung ano ano lang ask, first time mo ba sa Aus ganyan tas work or study ka ba. Tas after nag check sya ng lymph nodes, joints and back. Tas un breathe in breathe out, check ren ng eyes, ears and mouth. So bale physical talaga pero walang breast check.

      4. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Ok sis. Thank you.. ๐Ÿ™‚

  30. Blair Avatar
    Blair

    Hello girls… ask ko lng uhmmm I will going to lodge my application by next month, my partner sent me his original copies of pay slips, bank account statement and CEO thru mail post… the thing is hindi updated ung pay slip kase supposed to be mg apply kami last August pero naging busy siya at now lng siya nagka time to comply everything while waiting din sa renewed passport niya… okay lng ba kahit hindi latest ang payslips? Ayaw na kase niya kumuha ng panibago dahil matatagalan un to request… July pa un.. makaka apekto ba sa application namin un? pero ung CEO original then latest ang bank account statement niya… ๐Ÿ™ thanks po

  31. Zia Avatar
    Zia

    Hello Miss Nina and to all… first timer here and glad I came up on this site for visa processing.. Ganito kase ang scenario.. I requested my partner about all his requirements but unfortunately hindi tugma ang time flow.. I mean, inuna niya kase kumuha ng supporting documents rather than to make me an invitation letter which means I want kase everything is settle organised. I mean, his bank account kase on date for example November 8 then ung invitation letter and stat declaration niya is November 15 kase nga inuna niya kumuha ng supporting documents… gusto ko kase mgkasunod2x kaso inuna nya daw ung mahirap kunin and irequest kesa sa invitation letter na anytime pwede niya gawin… Is it okay or just I am being paranoid for being my meticulousness lol… sana okay lng na ganun kase xempre kabado ako first time to apply din kaya need that every details of it is well flown accordingly. HELP!! Hehe Thanks…

    1. Jenny Avatar
      Jenny

      From what I know, wala silang care sa dates unless siguro +1 month ang difference. Alam naman nila kasi mahirap kunin lahat ng documents agad agad. Andaming cases na 3 weeks ang difference ng pag upload ng documents and pati sila 1st timers so ok lang yan.

  32. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Guys update: got the visa at 7:15am Perth time. Granted until July 2016 multiple entry!

    1. G Avatar
      G

      Hi Ms. Jenny ask ko lang yung na approve ba sayo is for extension? Ano mga sinubmit mo and and ano reason mo? Bf mo ba ang sponsor or husband mo?

      1. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        Yes, extension. Sinubmit ko ung dati, so ung akin – birth cert / passport scan. Sakanya – invitation / proof na invited kaming dalawa sa wedding ng friends nya sa July. Nireason namin na mahal ung labas pasok sa AU lol at na ung weddings kailangan andito ako sa AU

      2. G Avatar
        G

        Hi Ms. Jenny. Ang inapply mo ba na tv is yung 3months then nag pa extend ka for 6months? Ang swerte mo at na approve ka ng 6months stay. Yung sponsor mo ba fiance mo or husband mo na? May existing application kba like FV or PV?

      3. Jenny Avatar
        Jenny

        Hi sis, nag apply ako TV 3 months tas binigay nila 1 yr 3 months per entry. Kaya nag pa extend ako kasi kailangan na umuwi tas after 4 days binigay nila un hangang July multiple entry. Boyfriend lang sis hindi pa fiance

      4. G Avatar
        G

        Sis jenny pwede ba mahingi fb account mo or viber may ask lang ako. Thank you bigtime!

    2. Sg Avatar
      Sg

      Sis jenny sa Perth ka?? San banda dun sis? Perth din bf ko.

  33. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Hi. Can you please help me?
    Pwede po ba mag apply ng spouse visa inside Australia using tourist visa first? Thanks

    1. JAV Avatar
      JAV

      Hi Melissa, yup u can apply onshore partner visa which is partner visa subclass 820/801, as long as there’s no 8503 condition imposed on ur tourist visa grant notice.apply ka b4 mgexpire ung tourist visa mo so they can give u bridging visa A which allows u to stay lawfully in australia while ur partner visa on process. .

      1. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Sis jav what is 8503? Mga sis pano b mg follow up ng visa s Australian embassy manila? 2 weeks n kc since nung mglodged aq ng tv. Sna mgrant n. Nsstress n aq.. thanks

      2. JAV Avatar
        JAV

        Hi sis Rachel ung 8503 condition ay Yung NO FURTHER STAY CONDITION..If u hv this sa grant ng tourist visa mo, you can’t apply any visa on australia once ur tourist visa expire..kaya kung gus2 mo mgextend ng tourist visa mo peo may ganito ka na nakalagay sa visa grant notice mo Di ka pede mgapply ng extension or any other visa onshore..u hv to go home pagkaexpire ng visa mo…

      3. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        ok sis. ask ko lng sis jav ano ang possibility n mgka 8503 sa visa? thanks…sensya n dmi ask

      4. JAV Avatar
        JAV

        I rili don’t know sis rachel what’s their basis case officer lng nakakaalam nun..With me kc wala akong 8503 kaya Nkpg apply aq ng spouse visa q hir in oz from tourist visa rin aq b4..nwei gudluck on ur application..wait k lng wag ka mainip 1 month kc tlg ung processing nyan..

      5. nzgf82 Avatar

        Hi,G! Nov.12 natanggap ng embassy ang application ko until now wala pa rin result.San ka ba sa Oz pupunta?

      6. G Avatar
        G

        Hi nzgf82, almost 1 month daw talaga ngayon ang approval ng Visa. Baka 2 days ahead ako sayo pag received ng Visa. Sa Nsw :)’

      7. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        mga sis ask ko lng wat po contact number australian embassy pgnglodged ng visa sa online kc nkikita q kc number sa vfs. thanks

      8. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        ok sis jav. thank you

      9. Melissa Avatar
        Melissa

        Thank you for the info Jav..??

  34. G Avatar
    G

    Hi rachel! I think sabay tayo nag lodged, Nov 10 kasi ako. Ano mga sinubmit mo? Let me know once nakuha mo na ang Visa mo. Thanks! Inip narin ako e, pero mostly mga a month ang processing time.

    1. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      sis G. ano fb mo? dun kita ikontak…my viber k b? add me +639238366655. thanks. inip n din aq…

    2. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      sis G online b ikaw nglodged? online kc aq.

      1. G Avatar
        G

        Nag message ako sa viber mo sis

  35. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Sis G, anong number mo sa viber?

    1. G Avatar
      G

      0936 371 1993

      1. Sg Avatar
        Sg

        Hi sis pwede ko din ba kunin number mu?

  36. Grace Avatar

    Hello po! For those who have lodged their TV application online, have you experienced not receiving the e-mail from Immigration Manila regarding the survey form? I have not received mine as of today. I lodged my application last Nov 18 pa. ๐Ÿ™

    1. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Mgfollow up k po… kc ung friend q nung nglodge xa wla din xa nrcv nun refuse xa..

      1. Grace Avatar

        where should I follow up? ang sabi kasi sa Immi Account, they would not respond to e-mail if within the standard processing time pa sya

      2. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Add mo q s viber sis +639238366655.

  37. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    hello ask kolang po pwede kobang gamitin Yong titulo ng mama ko para sa Proof of assets anu po pwedeng gawin para po sa tourist visa at kailangan po vah pagmag submit ako ng affidavit of support galing sa partner ko dapat ba original.sa sobrang dami kasi ng mga comments nalilito ako sana po matolungan po ninyo ako salamat po

    1. Grace Avatar
      Grace

      Hi Rose,the land title should be under ur name if u will use it as proof of ur asset here in the Phil.

      1. Rose Avatar
        Rose

        ร€i ganun wala po kasi akong ibang gagamitin para po sa proof of assets kasi yung titulo under my name nagkapoblema sa spelling ng name ko dapat double n tapus single n lang nakalagay sa titulo ko matagal pa kasi proseso pag change nung spelling ng name ko gusto na kasi ng partner ko makabakasyun ako sa lugar nila kasamang anak namin salamat sa pag reply ms.grace

      2. Grace Avatar
        Grace

        You’re welcome Rose. Instead of proof of asset,u can provide naman certificate of employment or letter from ur employer that u will return to ur work.

  38. jayms Avatar
    jayms

    Hello po! Ask ko lang kungmay nag lodged ng tv application dated nov 2,2015?Any result? Pls reply thanks.

    1. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Wla p yta nggrant n visa s mga nglodge ng november sis. Mraming waiting.. bka this wik mgrant n visa mo sis. Sbihan mo kmi pgngrant k n ha. Inip n din kc kmi. Thanks

    2. G Avatar
      G

      Hi Jayms, let me know once na recieve mo na yung Visa mo. Thanks!

  39. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Hi,good day.Thank you for making this site. Can I ask a few question about tourist visa?my Australian boyfriend plan to get me here in Philippines through tourist visa and my problem now is before I travelled in Dubai through visit visa but nakahanap po ako ng employer don at sila po ang ngpatransfer from my tourist to work visa,that was 2011.After a 18mos. i came home due some company problem. Now,my question is,there is a possible na magrant and tourist visa ko if ever mag apply po ako as Tourist visa in AUstralia?.. Thanks and Godbless..

    1. Caroline Avatar
      Caroline

      Wala nmn siguro if ila ang nagtransfer. Just for your tourist visa for australia make sure all documents are complete. Marami n nagpost ng mga sinubmit nila at mga experiences nila.

  40. G Avatar
    G

    Good Morning! Ask ko lang kung meron dito na denied? Ilang days after your lodgement naka recieved kayo na denied kayo? Im worried 1 week from now, 1 month na yung tv application ko baka naghihintay ako sa wala. Thanks!

    1. aliana Avatar
      aliana

      Much better you must to wait more days ksi minsan busy ang immi sa dami ng nag aapply. Malalaman mo naman kagad kung denied ka.ksi mag memessage naman sila.wag kang mag aalala ma gragrant din yan mas maganda ang nag aantay kesa sa walang inaantay.baka busy lng ang immi kaya matagal ang process. Or if you want follow up your application to immi. Total one month na yung application mo diba.kung meron kang number ng immi.call mo nalng sila.for follow up. Malay mo this week may result na.

      1. Lainey Avatar
        Lainey

        Sis anu ang hint kng denied? what kind of message ba… katakot naman grabe!!! thanks

    2. Caroline Avatar
      Caroline

      Hi G, usually onemonth processing. Magfollowup kana kung 28-30days wala pa.
      Try mo magemail sa kanila.

      1. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Sna g my good news n tau. Sis yanna. Nrcv ng embassy application nov 12. Ngrant n khpon sna tau nmn

  41. Lainey Avatar
    Lainey

    Hello… pwede mgtanong.. Kailang ang holiday ng Australian Embassy? I am about to lodge my visa by this week but unfortunately wala pa ang mail ni bf.. dapat kase scan nlng para in a snap nasa akin na ang papeles kaso pinadala nya.. kulang pa then may follow up.. Target niya kase by Christmas eh laging delayed siya…………… ๐Ÿ™ haist malungkot ang pasko

    1. Caroline Avatar
      Caroline

      Kung sa holidays meron nmn sila pinopost sa website, check mo lng reguarly. Mag-aadvise nmn sila. Eto ung link http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/home.html

  42. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Hi! Just want to share my happiness got my tv grant notification just now 4:15pm I lodged Nov.6. So happy!

    1. Ms. Yap Avatar
      Ms. Yap

      Congrats sis ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. rachel Avatar
      rachel

      Sis kim congratz! Online k sis nglodged?

      1. Kim Avatar
        Kim

        Thank you.Yes po sa immi ako nglodged.

      2. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Sana kmi nmn next. Sis G ngpagood vibes c sis kim sa atin.. thank you sis kim

      3. G Avatar
        G

        Congrats, Ms. Kim! Ask ko lang kung may sponsor ka ba and what docs sinubmit mo? May 8503 ba? Maraming salamat!

      4. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Sis ask lng wat docs nisubmit mo? My 8503 b s visa mo? Thanks

      5. Kim Avatar
        Kim

        Oo kayo n next. Bka bukas my result n kayo hehe. My sponsor po ako bf ko. Letter of invitation, coe ni bf at bank account nya. Then intent letter ko. 2x bank statements. Picture nmin ni bf nun nsa pinas xa. 2x credit card statements. Certification ng company where i am a supplier. Land tittle and car registration. Pic nmin ng anak ko at birth cert. nya.

      6. Kim Avatar
        Kim

        Visa conditions no work and maximum 3 months study. Single entry lang. 3months lang. Yun lang kasi inapply ko.

      7. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Ok sis. Thank u

      8. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Hello. Ask ko lng po. My nglodged po b dito ng nov. 10 n ngrant na. Thru online?

      9. rachel Avatar
        rachel

        Hello ask q lng p. My nglodged po b ng tv thru online nung nov 10 n ngrant na?thanks

    3. nzgf82 Avatar

      Hi,Kim! San ka sa oz? I lodged my application Nov12,I got my visa Dec.2.

      1. Kim Avatar
        Kim

        Sydney po ako. Jan.24 flight ko.

      2. Kim Avatar
        Kim

        Will be in sydney january 24

  43. donna Avatar

    hello po.. can someone help me..
    pwede po ba magApply ng student visa while in tourist???
    right now we’re here in Australia with my son as a tourist (3months), then ung brother-in law ko which is ung sponsor nmin pagpunta d2 sa australia, gus2 sana ienroll sa school ung anak ko, and change to student visa (student sector visa- subclass 571 kasi sa primary school plang anak ko) and me as Student Guardian Visa- Subclass 580.. is it possible po? need advice po.. thank u in advance

  44. MGC Avatar
    MGC

    Hi Guys, good evening!

    I just want to ask if anyone experienced applying another Tourist Visa while nasa Australia? Not extension ha.

    Thanks!

    1. Jenny Avatar
      Jenny

      What kind of visa do you have now?

      1. MGC Avatar
        MGC

        Im holding 3 months TV (No 8503 condition)

        I know I can apply another visa while I’m here sis, i just want to know if ever we plan na mag apply ng another Tourist Visa (Multiple) pwede kaya ako mag stay here while waiting for the result of the visa or need talaga umuwi ng Pinas.

        Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚

  45. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Extension lang ung option sis, kasi onshore ka.

    Ung “extension” kasi is a new visa in reality, kunwari ung TV mo ngaun 6m per entry 12m valid multiple entry tas nag pa extend ka ng 1m lang tas mag decide sila bigyan ka ng 3m single entry ehdi wala na ung 6m per entry 12m multiple entry visa mo.

    Kaya ung ngaun, if 3m TV ung sayo the only way to apply for a “new” TV na hindi extension is to overstay as in intayin mo ma-cancel ung current visa mo tas mag apply ka ng bago kaya lang illegal un.

    1. MGC Avatar
      MGC

      Thanks sis Jenny! But actually I’ve talked to an agent and it’s fine if I apply for another visa while I am here but since I already booked my flight going home (Philippines) I’ll just lodge another tourist visa by January. Thanks sis! God bless. ๐Ÿ™‚

  46. Sg Avatar
    Sg

    Thanks sis sakura….nag umpisa na din ako mag fill up ng application..my mga question n nakakalito….ask ko lang sa into sa mga tapos na dito..mga sis about dun sa question na..DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE NATIONAL IDENTITY DOCUMENTS??? Kasi nag renew naku ng passport ko.sa question na DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE OTHER CURRENT PASSPORT?? and tumgkol din sa HAS THE APPLICANT UNDERTAKEN A HEATLH EXAMINATION??….

    Nalilito lang me sa isasagot ko… Thanks mga sis sa help.. ๐Ÿ™‚

  47. Lainey Avatar
    Lainey

    Hello mga sis.ask ko lng may chance ba ma grant ang visa for example mag lodge ka by January then yung occasions at reason to visit is February, bday then dumating ang visa by March… @_@ balak mo umuwi agad kase may importanteng puntahan at work ka din kaso yung application and reason to visit and return eh hindi ng tugma dahil dalayed ang visa.. may chance pa ba ang mga ganung instances.. siguro meron kase usually yung iba 4 months naman bago may grant notice diba? Thank you

    1. MGC Avatar
      MGC

      Hi sis Lainey!

      As long na you will go home once your visa expires. For example you say on your application that you will visit Australia on February and you didn’t fly on that said date, it’s ok. if you will visit by March then go home after one month that’s fine.

      1. Lainey Avatar
        Lainey

        Thanks for clarification sis MGC.. Bale nakakalito din kase hehe dahil mg lodge ako nextweek bday ni bf last week of January and his mum. Baka kase dumating ang visa Feb haha then balak ko umuwi by April bday and anniversary ng parents ko.. pwede kaya kahit hindi ka mka attend ng bday nila dahil late dumating ang visa kase may instances matagal diba? so hindi tlga abot.. baka kng ganun irerefuse nila pag ganun kahit sila naman ung matagal ngbigay ng result, Wag naman sana

  48. Jelly Avatar
    Jelly

    Hi everyone, I’m an applicant of Australian visa too for a single entry.My boyfriend invited me to meet his family on April,I’m a 4 years widowed with 2 kids currently employed, I have already an Immi account ,I have already a certificate of employment, passport. NSO birth certificate of my kids and me the only requirement I’m waiting is my bank account statement cos i just open it last December 1 , and my Australian bf already sent me an invitation letter and the bank account statement will follow when I’m ready to submit all my requirements, anyone can advice me if i will submit it now or will wait for my bank account statement for 3 months Or do I need to declare my mom businesses and assets? I need my visa on April.Your advice is a big help . Thank you

    1. MGC Avatar
      MGC

      Hi ate Jelly!

      You can lodge your application na po, you don’t need bank account since yung bf mo mag sponsor sayo.

      ๐Ÿ˜‰

  49. Shiela Avatar
    Shiela

    Hi mga sis. Meron ba sa inyo sa Sydney now? ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Kim Avatar
      Kim

      Until when ka sa sydney?

      1. Shiela Avatar
        Shiela

        January pa sis Kim. Nandito ka sa Syd? ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Shiela Avatar
        Shiela

        Message mo ko sa viber sis +61411789416 ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. Sg Avatar
        Sg

        Hi sis pwede ko ba kunin viber number u if OK lang thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

      4. Shiela Avatar
        Shiela

        Sure sis +61411789416

  50. rose Avatar
    rose

    Hello po kailangan po vah lahat ng documents I isusubmit for the tourist visa lahat po vah certified kagaya ng affidavit of support from my sponsor also to his invitation letter for me and to his daughter and also to his payslip and to our previous itinerary record to our previous domestic flight please help me para po mapacertified ko sa lawyer.

    1. Nina Fuentes Avatar

      The requirement list from the embassy clearly states that only the passport bio page and birth certificate are required to be certified.

      1. Rose Avatar
        Rose

        So only those two need to certified thanks ms Nina I thought all the documents need to certified

      2. nzgf82 Avatar

        Meron po ba dito wife ng NZ citizen nakatira sa Australia at nag apply ng subclass 461?

      3. Michelle Avatar
        Michelle

        Hello Ms. Nina ask ko sana kase ikakasal kame ng fiance ko na australian citizen dto sa pinas sa feb 6,2016 tapos itong january mg llodge ako ng visit visa application 2nd time ko mg aapply ngrant na ko before ng single entry visa ang tanong ko ay sasabihin ko ba na ikakasal kame sa feb.?