How to apply for an Australian visa

[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.

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

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 October 2006. 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 a lot has changed since 2006. If you ask a question I’ve already answered in the post, I will ignore you.

One of the questions people ask me when I tell them I’ve been to Australia is if it’s easy to get a tourist visa. Almost everybody in Manila have heard of stories of how hard it is to obtain a US tourist visa: compiling documents like birth certificate, bank statements, even land titles O_O, paying a high application fee, waiting in line for hours for an interview. Is it as hard to get a tourist visa for Australia as it is for the US?

Actually, it’s not whether it’s harder on not, but it really boils down to how complete your documents are. I believe all embassies would be very meticulous about all the applications they receive, and it is really important to send them all the required documents.

Be it the Australian embassy, the US embassy or the Chinese embassy, they all want to know the same thing: that you are who you say you are, that you have the means to fund your trip in their country, and that you will be returning to your home country.

Proof of identity
This of course, is your passport and your birth certificate.

Proof of sufficient funds
Bank statements, credit card documents stating your credit limit, payslip

Proof that you’re not going to be an illegal immigrant
Certificate of employment if you’re already working or certificate of enrollment if you’re still studying

If you’re thinking of visiting Australia anytime soon, head on to the Australian Immigration website to learn more about the Australian tourist visa, as well as download the necessary forms. Here are some helpful links to get you started:
Tourist Visa (Subclass 676)
Tourist Visa Charges
Visa application checklist (PDF file)
Application form 48R (PDF file)

[UPDATE April 5, 2013] Please note that as of March 23, 2013, the visa subclass for Australian tourist visa is subclass 600 and the application form is now form 1419.

Coming up next: How I went about applying for my Australian tourist visa



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  1. grace Avatar
    grace

    hello po sino po nakakaalam ko ano po documents need ng phillippine emmigration before your flight in australia

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello grace, kumusta? tourist visa kaba puntang aussie? ung hinanap ln skin sa phils immigration,is yung grant noticed ko and passport,when flight mo?

      1. grace Avatar
        grace

        sa september 15 ang flight ko emma,tourist visa ng 3 months..san ka sa australia..sana may mga friends din ako makilala dun.sa sydney kasi ako..san ka emma sa australia?

      2. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Hi Grace return ticket na din hinahanap sa immigration…san ka d2 sa Sydney?..Have a safe trip!

      3. grace Avatar
        grace

        halfblood28 thanks my flight ticket na din and return ticket ako sa Oysterbay ako sydney…

      4. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        See you here in Sydney…d2 ako Gladesville ๐Ÿ™‚
        Have a safe trip!

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Grace,kumusta?advance happy trip, sa Queensland ako,Whitsunday

      1. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Ems, musta may FB ka ba?.hehehe

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello halfblood28,musta oo may fb,heheh try kita add dati d kita ma add, danda u nga sa fb profile mo,heheh add mo nalang ako https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003240977422,

      3. grace Avatar
        grace

        emma malayo ka pala sa queensland..sana makapasyal din ako dyan kung okay sa fiance ko and di sya busy sa work.

      4. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Ems, na-add na kita!..

    3. janice Avatar
      janice

      hello Grace, nung umalis ako tinignan nila documents ng fiance ko. my visa grant notice and a copies of passport, driver’s license, and his invitation letter ang naipakita ko. they were not that satisfied so they asked for our pictures together but then na check in na ung luggage ko. dun ko kasi nailagay dahil dko iniexpect na pati un ay titignan nila. dumaan na papers ko sa embassy so i think no need to check those papers again. buti nlng at nagpasigurado akong dalhin mga un just in case tignan nila. ayuko kasi mgkaron ng problema sa pag alis ko. pinasunod nya ako para may kumausap sakin at nung nandun na may kinausap muna xa dahil wala ung taong supposed to be kakausap sakin tapos sabi nya ok na daw and then he went back to his counter and get the small paper i filled out at un nakapasok na ako sa gate. First time ko kasi mag travel. wala pa xang nakitang tatak sa passport ko so maybe just to make sure of everything he asked me kung sino pupuntahan ko at kung saan taz saka xa nagtanong ng documents ng fiance ko. Ikaw ba ung aalis ng Oct.1? if so then Goodluck and Godbless sayo.. have a safe trip..

      1. grace Avatar
        grace

        hi janice thanks for that information at least i know what i bring para di ako magkaproblema..dalhin ko na lang lahat ng important documents just to be sure anyway..first time ko din kasi magtravel and wala pa din tatak yun passport ko..nakakatulong talaga eto site na ito.. kasi i will travel pa to manila at malayo din place namin dito..God bless also janice and you make me feel confident and no worries now..

  2. grace Avatar
    grace

    may visa na po kasi ako i just want to ask if they ask lots of questions sa immigration and if they ask about the invitation letter which is original or okay lang na xerox copy kasi xerox na lang naibalik ng agency ko..just worried.

    1. jacky Avatar
      jacky

      hi grace..wla nmn mxdo tntnung s immi..xmpre u need ur passport and ur visa..then much better if u will have a copy of his creditcard kz minsan kelngn un s airline..then bring some of his ID..un lng nmn..just be confident when they ask u..

      1. grace Avatar
        grace

        thanks jacky this will be a big help for me because its my first time kaya kabado lang..wala kasi ako copy ng credit card nya and any ids only yun passport nya na scan lang okay na kaya yun and also his payslip and copy ng western union..

      2. grace Avatar
        grace

        halfblood thanks ulit sydney ka ba.? May invitation letter na din ako okay lang ba scan sya halfblood..hope kung may time met tayo sis dyan stay me ng aussie til december.

    2. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi grace dala ka na din ng copy ng invitation letter kasi minsan hahanapan ka sa immig d2 sa pinas…that happened to me when i flew to Sydney last time…passport lang naman need mo ok lang na wala ng ibang id…

      1. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        dun sa pinas pala hahaha…feeling ko nanaman nasa pinas ako…

      2. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Hello halfblood28, good evening!..I really need your help…I’m planning to lodge my Tourist Visa application next week once my fiance sent me his documents.. He is coming here on September 24 to meet me..Gusto ko po sana mag lodge ng TV now para makasama ako pag uwi ng bf ko sa Australia, possible po ba un? and then once there, we planned to apply for Prospective Marriage Visa..anu po ba ang dapat kong gawin? ..thank s..

      3. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Hello po..alam niyo ba needed requirements to lodge a Prospective Marriage Visa?..and gaanu po katagal ang processing..thank you!

      4. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Hi Reslyn, how are you?.yep you can lodge your tourist visa application now para pagdating ng bf mo ei makuha mo na visa result.

        the first thing you have to do is to check if your tourist visa has a condition 8503 or ‘no further stay’ on it. if it does, you cannot be granted any further visa while in Australia, unless the condition is waived (not easy to get the waiving). if it does, you can lodge the partner visa onshore and you will be granted a bridging visa while waiting for the visa to be processed.

        hope this help ๐Ÿ™‚

      5. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Thank you po sa message, it helped a lot!..ask ko lang din po kung anu ung required documents ng Prospective Marriage Visa..and gaano po katagal ung processing…? thank you so much!..and God bless..looking forward to your response soon!

      6. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Here its is:

        Personal documents โ€“ sponsor
        ?
        Evidence that your sponsor is aged 18 years or older and is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, such as:
        โ€ข certified copy of birth certificate
        โ€ข Australian passport or foreign passport containing evidence of permanent
        residence
        โ€ข evidence that your sponsor usually resides in Australia
        โ€ข for New Zealand citizens; evidence of length of residence in Australia and of
        continuing links with Australia.
        See: Sponsor Eligibility
        ?
        Photocopies of one of the following documents to show your sponsorโ€™s employment during the last two years:
        โ€ข Australian income and/or overseas tax assessment notice
        โ€ข a letter from their employer confirming length of employment and annual
        salary
        โ€ข payslips
        โ€ข if your sponsor is self-employed or self-funded from other sources, business documents or a letter from your sponsorโ€™s accountant.
        ??
        If applicable:
        A statement from your sponsor regarding any other person they have previously sponsored or nominated for a Spouse, Partner, Prospective Marriage or Interdependency visa. This statement must:
        โ€ข explain your sponsorโ€™s relationship with this other person or people
        โ€ข explain when, why and how the relationship(s) ceased
        โ€ข specify the dates of lodgement of any sponsorship or nominations (including
        any current sponsorship or nomination).

        and

        ?Personal documents – applicant
        ?
        ?Certified copies of the passports or travel documents of anyone included in your application.
        ??
        Documents to prove your identity โ€“ a certified copy of your birth registration showing both parentsโ€™ names. If you do not have a birth certificate and are unable to get one, you must provide a certified copy of the identification pages of at least one of the following documents:
        โ€ข passport
        โ€ข family book showing both parentsโ€™ names
        โ€ข identification document issued by the government
        โ€ข document issued by a court that verifies your identity.
        If you are unable to provide one of these documents, you must provide other acceptable evidence that you are who you claim to be.
        Four recent passport-size photographs (45mm x 35mm) of anyone included in this application. These should be of the head and shoulders only, and should show the person facing the camera and against a plain background. You should print the name of the person on the back of each photograph.
        ?
        Two recent passport-size photographs of your fiancรฉ.
        ??
        ??
        If anyone included in your application is or has been married or in a registered relationship, certified copies of the marriage certificate(s) or registered relationship certificate(s).
        If anyone included in your application has been permanently separated, divorced or widowed, a certified copy of the statutory declaration/separation certificate, divorce decree absolute or the death certificate of the deceased partner (as appropriate).
        ??
        If you, your fiancรฉ or anyone included in your application has changed his or her name (for example by marriage or deed poll) a certified copy of evidence of the name change.
        ??
        Certified copies of birth certificates or the family book, showing names of both parents, for all children indicated in your application (including those who are already Australian citizens or permanent residents).
        ??
        ??
        Certified copies of documents (evidence of dependency) to verify custody and access arrangements, for children under 18 years of age unless it is the child of both you and your fiancรฉ.

      7. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Pag sa ph ka naglodge pag hindi peak low risk 5 months pag high risk 12 months pag sa OZ ka nag lodge N/A eh!

  3. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    ams. now lang me reply galing work hehehe. thank u so much makakatulong talaga sa 2. plan namin na mag pa reserve na kmi then pag na grant na nag visa purchase na ng ticket. may na inquire na ako 500 pesos and reservation fee i think give na nia and sked dhil alm nia na un nga din daw sa mga requirements. sa internet sa ngaun medyo mahal and manila to darwin unlike sa manila to brisbane nasa 43,k with return. tel ko nalang sa bf ko na scan nalang nia ang mga doc nia.

    1. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      hi lyn yes ako man today lang pipikupin docs ko ng via ph pero nagpurchased na kami ng tiket last nite with my bf tiket roundtrip too kasi pagbalik ko kasama ko sya to spend new year here..grabe nga araw araw nasosold out yung murang flight yungmahal natitira 1,300 na yung napurchase namin mla-sin- mel i try that mla drawin pero sobra mahal domestic nila don darwin to mel and yung return ticket on xmas or after mahal grabeee holiday season kasi

      1. rose5254 Avatar
        rose5254

        hi lavender..ask lang sana aqo abt for the ticket my fiancee kasi..he wnts me to book a ticket even though i did’nt lodge yet our docuemnts s that fine? to book 1st.. i plan2lodge kasi nxthmonth..but he wnts me to book 1st..kasi..mas mabuti daw nah magpa book since stil early kasi mura pah.yung ticket na na purchased moh 1300..depart and return that already?…..sa december pa kasi yung plan ko pomunta sa oz..balih 2-3 weeks lang yung stay qo…hope i had feedback from u..llavender ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    thanks ashley malaking tulong talaga ana site na to and madami n magpapalakas ng loob.sana nga tlaga kc ang bf ko wala xa passport kaya sb ko kanya ur driver license nalng nia at birth certificate at invitation letter ur phone bill nia sa pagtwag nia sa akin regularly and some westernunion reciept i keep it all.

    1. Ashley Avatar

      yw lyn,p print mo colored ung driver license nya,then ung ibang documents like statement of bank account,credit card limit,pay slip tell him n p sign nya s justice of peace to show that its all certified true copy then ok lng if scan documents isubmit mo..Just have faith & pray nothing is impossible n m grant ang visa mo..Good luck

  5. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    wala xa work ok na ba ung sa pensioner nia and credit limit nia cgro then i pa justice and peace ko na lang sa kanya kng anu man ang mga doc nia dun. thank ash,

    1. Ashley Avatar

      i think ok n rin yan,then dont forget to make an intent letter it will help,the more supporting documents u submit the more chances n m grant visa mo lyn

      1. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Anu po ung ‘intent letter’ and sino po ang gagawa nun, me or my Fiance?..help please..thanks God bless

      2. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        You can do intent letter yourself Reslyn, on my case kasi my BF do all the docs pati intent letter siya gumawa passport at application lang pinasa ko taz pic..

  6. sher Avatar

    good morning..i am merried last july with my australian husband. would like to ask what are the requirements needed for spouse visa? help me please..thank you

    1. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      hi sher just go to au immigration site u can see there the complete req. including other eligibilty proofs.. i hope this could help you of course what u submit with your fiancee or tv its also included as a proof then of course yung marriage cert. nyo andun din mababasa mo yung fee if how much..i hope this could help ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Caselyn Avatar
    Caselyn

    Hi Piona, im Caselyn, im Married to an OZ, kakauwi ko lang ng pinas yesterday after ng 3 months tourist visa sa Perth Australia, and with in this week or next week, mag aaply ako ng another tourist multiple visa for one year para mahaba maba yung pag sasama namen , then ilolodge ko yung spousal visa pag nagrant na yung tourist visa ko, kase sunduin ako dito ng husband ko sa pinas and that time na yung plano nameng ilodge yung spousal visa, PEDE PO BA YUN? curious lang po.

    Anu po ba yung mga requirements na pede nameng iprepare for spousal visa?kailangan po ba na yung chat or conversation namen sa yahoo messager ipiprint out ko lahat? eh ang dami po nun, more than 2,000 pages po. panu po yun?

    thank you so much and God bless

    1. sweetg Avatar
      sweetg

      hi caselyn. please read partner migration booklet 1 or go to http://www.immi.gov.au…dito mo lahat mahahanap ang sagot sa katanugnan mo. goodluck happy reading

  8. minerva Avatar
    minerva

    good day Ms Nina…ask ko lang po if ever one way lang ticket ko pede po ba un, kc am not sure kung how many weeks ako sa bakasyon, i cant stay for 3mos, my visa is tv for 3mos…hindi ako maka decide kelan ako aalis, coz may mga commitments pa ako dito sa pinas…thank you

    1. Nina Avatar

      You need to show a return ticket, else they won’t let you check in for your flight out of Manila.

      1. minerva Avatar
        minerva

        thank you ms nina, i do, now i can purchase a return ticket, thank you so much, ur site is very helpful…regards and god bless

    2. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Minerva, hindi pwede na wala kang return ticket that happened to me last time they wont allow me to go kung ala akong return ticket…Kaya kailangan mo talaga yun!.

      1. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        hi halfblood..im waiting now for my pick up of docs.. and last night my fiancee purchASED ALREADY A TIKET FOR ME ROUNDTRIP WITH HIS TICKET ROUNDTRIP TOO KASABAY KO KASI SYA BALIK SA DEC.27 them i xerox it and put it in my application to prove na rin na babalik ako with my fiancee.. kaya sana magrant kasi sayang naman..everyday kasi check kmi ng tiket everyday nawawala yung edyo mura lahat natitira yung expensive airlines na the other night my 1,005$ worth pa na pal direct flight pa last night wala na nakuha naming pinakamura lessthan 1.300 na mla-sing. then sing-melbourne on oct. 1..im praying it will be granted

      2. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Hi Lavander, yung sakin direct flight nakuha namin ng 780 ata yun one way tapos yung pabalik ng pinas may mas mura kaming nakuha nasa 380 syd-darwin taz darwin-manila pag ako lang kasi mag isa ayaw ko ng may stop over…Goodluck!..kaya mahal kasi yung uwi nyu december which is peak season!.

      3. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        hi halfblood 780 one way??mahal masyado?last sun to tusday we still have that pal direct mla-mel pagbalik my 4hours stopover sa sydney lang includes all taxes its only 1,127 dated oct.1 then wen i check it sa cheapsite tru expedia it only cost 1,006$ same flight but last nite its all gone at mahal na natira kaya nagpurchased na fiancee ko then besides it could help as a proof na babalik ako with my fiancee.. i check the mla-darwin oct.1 worth 8,000pesos lang then darwin-mel ok rin lang it totals 493$ ang problem is yung pabalik grabe mahal kaya pagtinotal mas mahal this is the first nite of my sleepless nite lol wish and pray ko na magrant talaga sya..tanx sa mga response.. ๐Ÿ™‚

      4. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Oo nga lavander mahal kasi 2 days b4 ako umalis namin purchased yun kaya mahal…excited kasi masyado bf ko eh!..di makapag-antay hahaha!.ok lang din kasi non-stop so 8 hours lang!

      5. minerva Avatar
        minerva

        salamat halfblood sa reply, appreciate sharing ur experience about the ticket…god bless

      6. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        ha ha oo nga halfblood sobra excited mga bf natin.. yungfiance ko rin tagal na gusto mgpurchase tiket nagpipigil lang ako sayang nawala tuloy yung direct flight ng pal na 1127 something lang.. e nung naisip ko na yung tiket nya pabalik pinas with me could help to prove na babalik ako pumayag nako except the fact na nagkakaubusan na ng lower price flights..

  9. sweetg Avatar
    sweetg

    and also, if u have a pending spousal visa, di ka mabibigyan ng one year na TV kalimitan the co will give u 3 months or with no NFS condition or depende din yan sa case u.

  10. Ces Avatar
    Ces

    Good day po sa inyong lahat. i would like to ask some questions po sana and hoping matulungan nio po ako. i am planning to apply tv this sept. and aware na po ako sa mga requirements na needed but d ko lng po sure how to send it at anong klase po na envelope ko po cia ilalagay? through fedex po ba, lbc or 2go ang courrier? ang original passport po ba needed or xerox lng po? sana po ay matulungan nio po ako sa aking mga katanungan. salamat po and God bless us all.

    1. Ashley Avatar

      Hello Ces,first u must call the via center s hotline # nila to arrange for the pick up of your documents through Air21 then they will going to give u an instruction and sched for the pick up of ur documents..U need to put all doc s long brown envelope then u must sealed it together with ur signature..Kelangan include mo original passport mo & ung xerox copy ng passport ung kukunin nla then ibblik ung original n passport mo after the decision has been made.

      Here’s the hotline # n pwede mong twagan:

      PLDT/SMART/TOUCHCARD SUBSCRIBERS: 1(909)362-2779
      GLOBE/TOUCHMOBILE SUBSCRIBER: 1(900)362-2779
      BAYANTEL SUBSCRIBERS: 1(903)362-2779

      then u need to pay 320ph for the roundtrip courier service, I hope this info could help u..Good luck s application mo & cross finger and pray n granted, just think postive

      1. Ces Avatar

        Thank you so much Ashley! ive been waiting for anyone who will answer my inquiries. and yes you are right, Think Positive and God is always with us. thank you and bless us all.

  11. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    Nalodge na TV application ko today, sabi ni Ms. Adele by tomorrow it should reach the embassy na. I applied for 3 months TV. And i really really hope na maapprove. Sobrang gandang birthday gift nito sakin kng sswertehin. Goodluck sating lahat na nagaasam ng visa grant letter ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      hi nkrsmrnd sabay pala tayo just yesterday too napikup aapplication ko today ko malaman if naresib na sa embassy kasi sabi air21 kagabi raw turn over sa embassy nun..gudlak to uss 3months tv rin yung akin may roundtrip tiket na or oct.1 ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
        nkrsmrnd

        Hi lavander! balitaan mo ko sa status ng application mo ha. Sana mgrant tayo ๐Ÿ™‚ First time kong magapply ng visa at kng maggrant first time ko ding magttravel. Nako sana positive ung result ng application natin no ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Ashley Avatar

    Wish u luck nksmrnd,I’m sure grant yan and u will have a wonderful bday gift..Just pray and have faith

    1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
      nkrsmrnd

      Thankyou ashley! sana magdilang anghel ka. hehe. magaupdate nalang ako dito sa status ng tv application ko. I’m super happy na nakita ko tong site na to ni Ms. Nina. Super informative. I just have to wait now. Kelan po ba yung peak season?

      1. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        hi nksmrd ask ko lang tinext ka na ba ng embassy kung nasa kanila na papel mo??wala pako eh nung 29 natin nalodge eh txt me if my feedback ka na heres my number 09276525196

  13. rainmaker Avatar
    rainmaker

    magandang araw po sa lahat…
    just want to ask for all of your help po, if posibli po ba na maka kuha ang isang unemployed 28 years old guy, at walang invitor na makakuha nang TV for 3 to 6 weeks stay po sa Australia?
    meron naman po akong kunting ipon sa banko na pwede po ako makakuha ng 3 to 6 months statements po with regards sa funds history…
    Sana po may makatulong po sa akin dito.. been reading this site, wala kasi akong makita na kapareho ng case sa akin…
    Hope for some good hearted people to answer my inquiry…
    salamat po…
    naka travel na po pala ako mga 4 ASEAN countries pa lang po last month…
    Good bless to all….

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      I guess it will be hard kung ala kang work ngayon rainmaker they will question your funds how old are you na ba?

  14. gracey Avatar
    gracey

    Hi Guys ,anyone from cebu here na gusto mag apply ng tourist visa pa OZ?

  15. jen Avatar
    jen

    good morning ms. halfblood, ung bf ko ay 9yrs ng separated pero di pa sya divorce, paano po ba processing ng sponsor visa? may interview di po ba sa embassy? tyaka ang problema ko po ay hindi na ako nagwowork.. ano kaya ang magandang proof na babalik po ako . may bank account din naman po pero konti lang laman ng passbook ko. thank you..

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Jen, he can sponsor you kasi separated naman na siya matagal na like dun sa case ng friend ng bf ko…ala naman interview yun kung meron man over the phone nalang the case officer will call you tapos may mga itatanong siya about relationship status pero sa pagkakaalam ko pag complete requirements ka di ka na tatawagan ok lang na ala kang trabaho as long as yung sponsor mo ay may enough funds para sa stay mo sa OZ at dapat may work din xa…ala din naman akong work when i applied my tourist visa though im working as part time tutor pero di ko dineclare saka di naman ako nagpasa ng bank statement ko…gawa ka intent letter tapos family tree it means you have close family ties in PH katunayan na babalik ka, in some cases like mine when i first applied for tourist visa tinawagan kasi ako ng case officer na may hawak sa application ko tapos tinanong niya ako ano balak kong gain sa oz pagdating at kung ano plans ko b4 my visa expires ayun sinabi ko na ipapasyal ako ng bf ko tapos b4 my visa expires uuwi ako ng pinas with my bf bcoz he want to meet my family and we are planning to get married…kung nagkita na kayo ng bf mo jan sa pinas enclose mo picture nyu together…

      1. jen Avatar
        jen

        maraming salamat ms half-blood.. laking tulong ito info na binigay mo sa akin.. god bless you..

  16. Molly Avatar

    hello Halflood28, Felicity porter, jjbelle, and everyone naka receive ako nang tx from airline21, bukas dw dedelivered papel ko.. ang bilis last week lng aq ngpasa, last week wed lang. anoo kaya ang sagot, granted or denied??kinakabahan ako.. haha..gudluck to me! =)

    1. jen Avatar
      jen

      hi molly, ambilis naman ng sayo.. parang kinakabahan din ako. kc next week im expecting the docs of my bf.. sana ma grant visa.. san ka sa oz papunta? pwede ba kitang maitext? im jen from tarlac

    2. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Really Molly?,,thats nice ..so quick!..Grant yan Molly….See you soon! ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Molly Avatar

    Hello Jen and Halfblood28.

    oo nga, ang bilis eh! may sagot agad cla,at dedelivered na bukas. suspense tlaga. sana nga granted..sana.. Jen, nice to meet u, taga bataan ako eh pag nagpunta aq sa OZ, sa New South Wales ako, sydney. pm mo na lang ako sa fb Molly Monique Malaki taga Bataan. Chat Chat nlng tau… Halfblood28 if granted man ako kita tau ha ๐Ÿ™‚ yeah! new friends…

  18. Molly Avatar

    Hi evryone,

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nagtx nanaman skin ung Air21, ngaun na daw darating!!! nagbago ata icp..sbi bukas tas nag tx ngaun, today ndaw darating.. OMG!!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
      nkrsmrnd

      Hi Molly, keep us posted. ayos yan may result na agad :)) Grant yan! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      1. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        hi nksmrnd nagtext na ba sayo embassy kung nasa kanila na papel mo??wala pako nareresib eh??kahapon din ako pinik up sabay tayo..

  19. Molly Avatar

    Hi nkrsmrnd, and everyone,

    nareceieve ko na ang papers ko from air21.. nakita ko na ang papel.. nakasabi
    ” Visa Grant Notice” … granted ako.. congratzz 2me.. Thank you Lord, Thank u sa mga naging kaibigan ko sa site na 2 and thank u miss Nina, Thank u everyone, sna kau din mgranted sa mga nag aapply.. ๐Ÿ™‚ Gudluck guys… halfblood28 see u soon:)

    1. jen Avatar
      jen

      congrats molly…

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      congrats molly,:)

    3. nkrsmrnd Avatar
      nkrsmrnd

      Yey molly! Congrats! ๐Ÿ™‚ Ayos yang sayo ang bilis ng processing. Happy trip na agad! hehe

    4. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Congrats Molly!..See you soon!. Were happy that you got your visa granted!..Have a safer trip soon!

      1. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        COngrats Molly… Enjoy your trip…. ๐Ÿ™‚

    5. Ashley Avatar

      Congrats Molly, thats a good news,when flight mo?

    6. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      hi molly nung naglodge ka ba tinext ka ng embassy nung nareceive na nila papel mo?o tinext ka lang nung pabalik na passport u?is anyone here can answer me??kasi worried nako nung 29 pa pinik up papel ko but until now no text if andun na sa kanila papel ko ๐Ÿ™

  20. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    lavander, di ko pa nga alam kng nareceive na ng embassy e. Thru agency kasi ang processing ko so si Ms adele ung inonotify ng embassy regarding sa application status ko. Doble pa nga e, kasi kelangan ko pang hintayin sumagot si Ms. Adele bago ko malaman. Buti nga di sya nakukulitan sakin e. Update mo ko kung nareceive na ng embassy yung sayo ha?

    1. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      how much pyment tru agency ?pick up ako eh i hope nasa kanila na tawag na lang me sa embassy later pag ala pa text si miss molly 7days lng prinocesss anyway congrats to molly hope kami rin..”)

      1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
        nkrsmrnd

        2.5k yung binayad ko sa agency as initial payment para sa assistance nila. Kng maaapprove magbbgay ng another 2.5k. Sabi ni ms.adele kanina next wk tatawag sya sa embassy para ifollowup tsaka mas sure ng nareceive na nga yun ng embassy by next wk. Swerte nga nung kay molly e, bilis hehe. Let’s hope for the best lavander ๐Ÿ˜‰

  21. Janice Avatar
    Janice

    Yes, bring all the necessary documents to make sure na dka magkaproblema sa immigration. dala ka din ng pictures nyo together ng fiance/husband mo kung meron. ok na cguro ang xerox copy ng invitation letter or kung dka satisfy sa ganun you can ask a copy from him. scan and email nya na lang sau. ako kasi hndi ko naipa photo copy docs nya before i lodged at walang nakabalik na xerox like yours so humingi ulit ako ng available docs na naka save sa computer ng fiance ko. malayo din ako, from bicol. san punta mo d2 sa Aus? kelan alis mo at anong airline?

    1. Janice Avatar
      Janice

      ops..hehe.. the message above is for you Grace.

      1. grace Avatar
        grace

        Sa baguio pa ako janice…nag agency kasi ako ibinalik nila papers ko yun chat namin sa yahoo.western union,mga hotels and restaurant receipts,invitation letter,telephone bills, payslip nia and pictures 3x na din kasi sya pumunta dito,and copy ng passport nia..dalhin ko na lang lahat and i put them in my holding bag to be sure para di na magkaproblema just in case..Sa sydney ako janice oyster bay..san ka sa aussie sis? Sa sept 15 alis ko Quantas airline.

    2. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      hi janice from bicol ka wer sa bicol?father ko from naga pero tatao ako magtaram ta duman ako nagfirst year sa unc nice to meet kababayan here ,,when u alis and wer in oz?

  22. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    goodmorning ms ems, ask ko po if i will applying for tv 3 months without the sponsor s bf ko pero invite nia ako, ok lang po ba na ang nsa account ko nasa 200k. thanks sa lahat n makapg give ng any suggestion from this site. dko pa kc alm kng ano ung papers na send sa akin so hndi pa ako makag decide but im preparing my doc.

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi lyn, kung my 200k ka sa account mo dapat my in and out transaction.. Do u have an ITR (income tax return) of 200k or more and western western union receipts? thats fine if you have that atleast justifiable..Kasi karamihan wala sponsor pero may malaking halaga sa account na dedeny parin. Mas maganda pag my sponsor ka and letter from him that he made sure you have enough money on your bank, . It doesnt mean they have to present a bank statement. They can give you their power bill and or land title and statdec. Pero if your not confident with your docs. You can get assistance with a reliable agency.Goodluck

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello lyn… kumusta ka?dati nag apply ako 2007, tapos pira ko sa bank is 180 thou, piro na deny ako, kasi isa sa rason, bkit may pira me sa bank ala me work, at wala me submit na deposit slip,etc,,,,, tapos my sponsor ngami ala naman siya binigay sa akin like bank statement,pay slip, mga katunayan na kaya niya ako suportahan habang nasa ausie,,,,,,,, invatation letter lng ta photo copy ng passport niya, masmagandang gawin mo bf mo nalang mag sponsor sa iyo,,,,,,, kasi kung my pira ka nga sa bank, tapos, ala u work sa pinas, masmagand nalng send nalang sau mga ducument bf mo katunayan siya sponsor mo, kahit kunti lng pira mo sa bank basta my sponsor ka, akin bank statement laman lng is 7,thousand lang, thanks god grant naman visa ko, ung pinasa ko lng na ducumnet galing sa fiancee ko is, pay slip, passport photo copy,debit card,driver license,b-certificate niya, work certificate,tapos ala siya bank statement na ibinigy skin, piro ang pay slip niya na ipinasa ko, start noong nakaraan dcmber,,,, 4 pcs lng iyon,,,,,,sana makatulong sa iyo ito,,,,,

  23. emma Avatar
    emma

    heheh kalimutan ko lyn, kahit 7 thousand lng pira ko sa bank statment ko, ung mga deposit slip ko pinasa ko din,,,,,,,

  24. leah Avatar
    leah

    hello everyone first time ko mag comment dito but very long time follower sa site or blog nito:-) thankful pala ako kay Miss Nina for a good information nakuha ko dito as well as the people who let there experience to share.By the way I’m already here in Australia ( THANKS YOU AGAIN Miss Nina) sino pala ang nasa Brisbane ngayon? ohhhh just wondering kasi very unfortonate ko wala ako masyadong nakikitang pilipino puro korean , indiano and chinese nakikita ko dito,,,,hope to meet everyone here have a nice day and Gob bless:-) always pray and think positive ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. rose ann Avatar
      rose ann

      hi miss leah. hehehe… ako may plan pa lang na pupunta for brisbane but may problem kasi, never pa kami nagkita ng bf ko personally. hindi pa kasi cia nakapunta dito sa pinas… gusto niya sa brisbane kami magkita… is it still possible po ba na makapunta ako ng brisbane kahit hindi kami nagkita dito sa pinas? please help me ms. leah.. naguguluhan talaga ako kung ano ang dapat kung gawin, kasi sabi ng mga friends ko sa work, its impossible daw na maapprove ang visa ko if mag-apply ako kung hindi kami nagkita personally dito sa pinas…

      nagwork po ako sa mandaue foam sa cebu, but only financial docs i can give as evidence is my credit card and payslip… i have a ticket already mnla-kuala lumpur – sydney this coming oct 31 na po ang flight ko…

      salamat and godbless …

      rose …

  25. neril Avatar

    hi poh! ask ko lng poh ms mdali b mgapply ng australia tourist visa pg ksma moh ung sponsor moh s pg apply?

    thanks!

  26. neril Avatar

    hi poh s lhat! ask ko lng poh ms mdali b mgapply ng australia tourist visa pg ksma moh ung sponsor moh s pg apply? s last week kc ng sept. da2ting bf q d2 s pinas then ngplan kmi n pu2nta kmi s embassy..sa2mahan dw nya aq mgapply ng tv!
    ms mdali poh b kya un?

    thanks!

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Neril,,, musta ka? di naman kayo sa embassy pupunta para mag apply ng tourist visa, kasama bf mo? sa via center ng embassy kau pupunta sa pagkakaalam ko, tingnan mo dto sa mga post saan address ng new location ng via center, good luck:)

      1. neril Avatar

        hi ate emma! tnx poh s info! bka poh bgo mgkatapusan p ng sept. dumating bf q tpos mgapply kmi! sbi nya ms mdali dw kung ksma xa kc d nya n kailangan ng invatation letter! ilang weeks poh b ang processing ng tv?

        thanks poh!

      2. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        HI neril,,, kamusta?
        the website is http://www.via.ph/

        VISA INFORMATION & APPLICATON CENTRE
        3rd Floor, Allegro Center
        2284 Chino Roces Extension
        Barangay Magallanes, Makati City 1232

        all you need to do there pass the documents wala kasing interview.. Ang expected processing time is 15 to 30 days.. ๐Ÿ™‚ So you have to make sure completo docs nyo.

        You may want to advise him to make sure he has all his necessary docs.

        ๐Ÿ™‚ good Luck….

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello neril,kumusta ka? sbi skin processing ng tv noong mg lodged ako is 15 to 30 days, piro ung akin umabot lng ng 10 days,,,,,dipindi din ata sa case officer, kasi myroon dto nag apply 7 days lng, at grant visa niya,,,,, good luck neril

      1. neril Avatar

        hi ate emma! tnx poh s info! sbi ng bf q 7days lng dw eh hehehe sna nga poh 7days lng kc plan nmin ksbay nya n aq pg bumalik xa s australia! bka poh kc 10days lng xa s pinas! pg ngrant b ang visa pwede umalis agad? at ska wla akong work at wla akong bank statement ung ipa2kita lng nmin ung mga document nya! pwede poh kya un?

        tnx poh!

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello Neril, kumusta ka?sana 7 days lang abutin pag nag apply ka?my ka sis tau dto 7 days lng daw umabot ung prosiso ng tv niya, my friend me sa brisbane nag apply siya kasama bf niya noon at asawa niya now,nag apply sila tv, sabi ng friend ko passport lng niya ang pinasa niya,nbi at id niya sa work niya dati,ala siya bank statement na pinasa, piro my mga pinasa na ducuments ang bf niya noong time na iyon,,,yan sbi ng friend ko sa akin,at na grant naman,,,,,,,sana makatulong ito saiyo,share kolang sau ang nalalaman ko, at basi sa mga friends kong nag apply ng tv,heheh
        add u me sa fb ko,heheh https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003240977422, good luck neril

      3. neril Avatar

        hi ate emma! tnx poh s info! wla p poh aq work experience last year lng poh aq nggraduate ng college nung march 2011 lng! tpos e2 p ung 1st time n mgki2ta kmi ng bf q!
        kung mgrant poh b agad ang visa pwede n b umalis agad?

        d q poh mkita ung facebook moh pwed epoh ung email add n lng ibigay nyo..

        tnx poh ulet!

      4. neril Avatar

        ate emma kelangan p poh b ng pic nmin dlwa tpos intent letter pra sure n ba2lik tlga aq s pinas at reason dw kung bkit aq pu2nta s australia and pic dw ng family q? hehehe nbasa q lng poh d2 s mga comment eh

        tnx!

      5. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello neril, oo isama mo picture niyo ng bf mo with family mo tapos gawa intent letter,para may katibayan na babalik ka bago ma expire visa mo,,,,,,,,oo pwidi ka umalis anytime basta grant visa mo,,,,, submit mo din ung id mo dati noong nag aaral kapa dagdag sa supporting ducumints, doon sa via center basi sa experience sa 2 times kong apply sa tourist visa, lahat ng ducuments na related sa aming dalawa ng fiancee ko, pinapasa ko,para sure,hehehe, ung fb mo nlng bigay sa akin me nlng mag add sau sa fb dai:)

  27. lavander princess Avatar
    lavander princess

    hi ashley ask ko lanh yung embassy ba usually titxt ka talaga the time na naresib na nila documents mo?? orpag ididiliver na pabalik yung passport??kasi last 29 pinik up papers ko pero ala pa me resib na text if naresib na nila yung application air 21 nagpik up sabi nga pik up kinagabihan daw turn over nun sa embassy i check my 2 emails wala ring message if nasa kanila na worried lang ako.. hope anybody can answer me??tanx

    1. Ashley Avatar

      Hello Lavender, yes ettxt k ng embassy pag n receive n nila documents mo.then they will inform u as well pg dispatch n nila documents mo,also the Air 21 will going to txt u..like b4 gbi ako nka receive ng txt from them informing me n received n nla doc ko..dont worry maybe today or tom mka receive k n rin ng txt.

    2. Janice Avatar
      Janice

      Hello Lavander Princess, tatao ka palan magbicol. so nice to know.. sa cabusao ako. nadangog mo na ang lugar na yan? dito na ako sa Aus. brisbane ako. Nung 27 ako umalis. direct flight, qantas airline. super lamig d2 ngaun.huhu.. winter kasi. dala ka ng winter clothes ha. ikaw, san ka d2 sa Aus? sna d2 ka rin sa brisbane.

  28. Ashley Avatar

    I think kya di k p nka rceive ng txt ksi s dmi ng application specially its pick season,for sure andun n yun kya lng di p n open ung envelope mo but dont worry,mkkrecieve k din ng txt..ako nga before super worried ksi expect ko a day after pinik up ppers ko they going to txt ksi thursday for delivery n and i was expecting by friday andun n un but I didnt get any txt from them,,monday night p ako nka received ng txt informing me andun n ppers ko,,then 1 week after nila n receive exactly 8 working days i received my doc together with visa grant notice..so dont worry, Im sure grant then visa mo like me

    1. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      tanx ashley it helps me to think more positive sana nga tapos kahit papano magkita tayo sa airport on oct.1 victoria ako e brisbane ka pala ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Ashley Avatar

        Hi Lavender,yup Brisbane punta ko,I hope magkita tyo s airport,around 5pm flight ko..just update us here if ano n status ng appliocation mo..Just think positive & for sure grant din yan

  29. Molly Avatar

    Hello everyone,

    Thank you so much sa mga bati :)) so happy nga ako dhil marami ako nagiging kaibigan d2 sa site n2. tapos natulongan pa ko sa application ko. Kau nga lang nag palakas ng loob ko para mag apply ng TV kahit no work ako.Thank u sainyong lahat :))

    Ashley, sa oct. pa ko mag paflight kasi sasamahan ko c bf ko sa OZ sa xmas and new yr, mag cecelebrate din kami ng 6th Anniv.. Lols.

  30. sweetg Avatar
    sweetg

    hello sa lahat, girls ask ko sa inyo kung may alam kau sa bagong nso e census online application ng birth certificate kasi meron doon na file reference number that could be fill up under the box of Australian..ok lang ba kung ipasa ang old copy ng birth cert ko sa tourist visa application that to be pass on the embassy. Confuse talaga ako…salamat sa mga sasagot::)))

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Not really needed naman talaga yung birth cert sa au embassy nakalagay db sa site nila na pag below 18 years old lang need ng BC sa pag apply ng TV…so kung ala ka ipapasang BC doesnt really matter…

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello sweetg, noong nag apply ako, ipapasa ko sna b-certificate ko,piro sabi dina need,,,,,

      1. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        hi Sweetg kailangan mo ng nso as per

        http://www.australia.com.ph/mnla/Visas_and_Migration2.html

        National Statistics Office

        Clients should only apply for an NSO document(s), once a visa application has been submitted, and at the request of a case officer.

        Clients need to include a file number or Health (HAP ID) number when applying for an NSO document. See, applying for NSO documents.

        The documents are sent directly to the Australian Embassy in Manila. This ensures that the most recent and complete information is provided from NSO and avoids additional checks on individually submitted documents which may lead to a delay in the processing of the application.

        Please note that we only accept NSO documents obtained using this process.

        so dont worry..
        You will be advised by your case officer how to request for it at my papel or flyer na ibibigay sayo.. so take note of it……

        good luck..sana makatulong.

      2. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        HI sweetg ๐Ÿ˜€
        Additional just for your info only ๐Ÿ™‚

        Once you have submitted all your documents.They will ask you to request your NSO birth certificate and address to the โ€œthe Australian embassy in manilaโ€

        Yong NSO copy ng birth certificate lyn hindi pwede ikaw ang mg bigay. Pwedeng irequest mo dito http://nso.citizenservices.com.ph/ or you can call 02 737 1111

        how to pay:

        Payment Options

        There are three ways to pay for your request.

        Bayad Center

        Fill up the payment form and customer copy portion.
        Biller: NSO Helpline
        Date: Payment Date
        Account Number: 10-digit Reference Number (Very important)
        Amount Due: Amount to be paid
        Account Name: Requesting Partyโ€™s name.
        For a list of Bayad Centers accepting payment, please see our Bayad Centers page.

        Bancnet ATM

        Using your Bancnet ATM card, go to Payment options
        Choose NSO Helpline Plus
        Key in the reference number & amount to be paid
        Keep transaction receipt for reference

        Metrobank (over the counter)

        Get green payment slip
        Fill-out green payment slip
        Company name: NSO Helpline Plus
        Subscriberโ€™s/ Reference number: 10-digit Reference number (very important)
        Customerโ€™s/Subscriberโ€™s/Account name: Requesting Partyโ€™s name
        Amount: Amount to be paid

        Birth Certificates costs Php 330.00 per copy

  31. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    ms amy, and ms ems nsa 136k, ung sa western union ko since 2011 til this yr. knti lang and in and out ko sa account ko since may mostly dun in lang and2 din sa akin ung ibang dposit slip ko. nag hirap din mag icip. dati ms ems ungsubmit ng bf ko 2007 invitation letter, credit card ung sa work nia at ung sa disibility nia kaso may mali ako nun dahil 1yr kc nilagay nia so not enought fund talaga un. wla akong ITR ung COE from my work myaron ako andg prob ung sa leave of absend ko d ako pagbibigyan eh.ang hirap mag icip pero sna mag nsa akin na ung papers ng bf dun na cgro ako makapg decide.thanks po. and congrats sa lahat na grant ang visa.

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hi LYN,okay mY MGA transaction kapala dyan, basta kung anong mga documents mo na nandyan na involved sa inyong dlawa ipasa mo lng,kaya naman pala one year nilagay sa invitation letter ng bf mo, natural ma deny ka niyan kasi first time kapalang ata ng apply puntang aussie tama ba?,hahanapan ka tlga ng malaking halaga niyan kung 1 year applayan mo, kasi ung friend ako sa pasig nag apply ng 1 year, na deny kasi nga ba naman 1 year din nakalagay sa invitation letter,tapos hinahanapan siya ng sapat na pira at ariarian, un na deny siya,,,,tapos first time palang niya apply tourist visa puntang aussie,pwidi naman send sayo ducuments ng bf mo sa email mo,tapos pag pinaprint mo colored para kita, no worries lyn, ma grant yan basta kumplito ka ng requirements mo,sana makatulong info ko sayo,,,,,,,

      1. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Hello guys!..good day..anyone who knows or experienced lodging a Prospective Marriage Visa (Fiance/e Visa) Subclass 300?…Dadating kasi fiance ko this 24th of September and then we are planning to apply for this visa..pwedi po ba un, eh first time ko po mag apply ng Australian visa? and ilang months po ba and processing nito?.. wala po akong work ngayon and definitely walang bank account. Pero ang mag sponsor sa akin eh ung fiance ko, and right now we are preparing for all the documents to be needed for my visa application…. anyone who could give me more information regarding this matter would be much appreciated…thank you and God bless us all..and congrats to all who have been granted Aus Visa…..

  32. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    thanks ms ems. lagi lang me ngababasa sa site na everytime pag uwi ko galing work ngbabasa agad para kmakuha ng more info.

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Dont worry kahit wala ka itr at coe… Ok lang yon you have western union receipts naman eh. Saka 3 months muna na tv ๐Ÿ™‚

  33. steph Avatar
    steph

    Ask ko lang po..Kung March 28, 2013 ang aking preferred travel date to Australia..Kailan po best time to lodge the tourist visa application? Ok lang po ba Jan 21, 2013 ako maglodge?Gaano po katagal ang processing ng TV.Ask ko na din po kung yung original passport ang kailangan ng Embassy for the application or pwede po certified copy..Need ko po malaman kasi gagamitin ko passport ko going to Malaysia for a short vacation 3rd week of January…Thanks po in advance.

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi steph valid for 6 months from the date your visa is granted.so pwedeng pwede mo syang gawin january.. Normally average waiting time is 15-30 working days,,

      please see this website.
      http://www.australia.com.ph/mnla/Visa_Processing_Times2.html

      1. steph Avatar
        steph

        thank you Ms. Amy..i am reading the correspondences on this site almost everyday and im happy that you are all very friendly and helpful..Maraming salamat po and i hope maging kaibigan ko din kayo…

  34. Ces Avatar

    good day po sa lahat. Ms. Ashley i already have all the documents of my bf and i am asking him kung ano ba ang papers na need kong iprovide and according to him wala na aside from my passport and certificate na katibayan ako po ay may leave this coming holiday season. ano po ba sa tingin nio? do i need to add other supporting documents katulad ng mga nababasa ko or as it is nlng po. kc po sa documents na meron po ako ay showing na kaya nia tlga ako masponsoran for only 2 weeks kc need ko po magwork pgbalik d2 pinas. ill stay with him lng po for 2 weeks spending holiday season. thank you po for taking time to read my concerns. God bless us all po.

    1. Ashley Avatar

      Hello Ces, good day! although u will be staying there for 2 weeks,aside from ur passport its better to get NBI clearance,gwa k ng intent letter ksi dun m state mo reason mo for travel and m convince mo sila n bblik k ng pinas aside s certification ng work leave mo..If my pic kyo ng bf mo together its better n include mo then,IM conversation,Cards as a proof of your relationship..Ksi hindi nman bsehan lng nila ung enough sufficient funds..the more documents u submit, the big chance of approval..also family pic if meron k to show close family ties..Hope it could the info I gave u..God bless

  35. gemma Avatar
    gemma

    hi miss nina.
    napakainformative ng site na eto.
    napansin ko lang, halos ang mag nag iinvite e mga bf nila.
    hindi ba possible ung basta mamasyal lang, kahit walang invitation?
    o kung mayron man, invitation galing sa kamag anak?
    sans may sumagot na nagrant na nang visa dahil namasyal lang tlaga at inivite ng relatives.
    thanks ng marami.

    1. Nina Avatar

      Ako, invite ng ate ko. Nagpadala sya ng invitation letter sakin, pero walang statutory declaration

  36. Ashley Avatar

    Have a wonderful day to all,Hello sweetg, Amy, emma & halfblood28.. I just want to ask if ung intend date of travel nyo b n nilagay s application form same date then ng flight nyo? Im kinda bit hesitate n p rebook flight ko..ksi supposedly this Oct1 ako aalis ksi yan ung intent date of travel n nilagay ko s application form ko & I already have my visa granted Aug22.. gusto ng bf ko flight n ako this sept20 p rebook ko nlng flight ko..Do u think ok lng b n I will going to travel earlier khit Oct1 intend date ko s application..thanks,I need your info before I going to rebook my flight..God bless

    1. sweetg Avatar
      sweetg

      Hi ashley, hindi ang sagot.kahit nilagay mo sa Form 48 ay kunyari September 15 to December 15..at na grant ka ng august 15 ay pwede kang umalis kahit anong oras basta siguradong nakaalis kna sa 6 months expiration period na bibigay sa yo ng embassy…..happy trip

      1. emma Avatar
        emma

        kung anong pitsa na grant ang visa tapos kung hangang kailan ito, pwidi ka umalis anytime kung when ang gusto mo, basta de lumagpas,kung haggang kailan valid visa mo,:)

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Ashley, ako naman pagdumarating visa ko at grant naman, nagpapabook ako ng teket ko,,,, basta my visa kana pwidi kana umalis,basta huwag kalang lalagpas sa 3 months mo na tourist visa,hehe me nga umalis me ng pinas august 17, uwi ko ng pinas november 17,hehehe sinulit ko tlha ang 3 months,hahahaha, have a safe flight ashley,

    3. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Ashley, you can fly anytime when you already got your visa grant notice…You dont have to wait for the date na nilagay mo dun sa application besides it’s only tentative since we the applicants don’t really know if we get our visa result earlier or much later…

  37. sweetg Avatar
    sweetg

    salamat sa sagot Amy, Emma and Halfblood28.. Enjoy ur stay in OZ.. i will lodge my docs this month na.

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      welcome sweetg be positive sure grant yan basta complete ka lng,:)

      1. sweetg Avatar
        sweetg

        salamat Emma, yes i have complete docs, dyan lang kc ako confuse sa new NSO process kc sabi ng friend ko this is necessary needed sa mga nag aaply for permanent visa..thru pick ko lang e send ang docs ko para mas mura lol…

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        ahhhhh okay, kasi me tourist visa inaplayan ko kaya noong submit ko b-certificate sabi dina need, siguro dipindi ata kung anong visa aapplayan natin,welcome sweetg

      3. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        papano pala u ems.. ang tiket ko oct.1 to dec 27 kung magragrant visa ko and ididiliver sakin ng sept 10 it means dec. 10 expired na?? tinatatak ba nila sa visa kung anong date ko pwede gamitin or validity date??or if my tiket ka na isusunod nila sa date of travel mo yung validity??

    2. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Lavander yung validity ng visa starts when u enter Australia not when they grant visa..if oct. 1 ka alis january 1 ma expire visa mo..:)

      1. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello lavander princess halimbawa dumating visa mo soon, like sep 10 any time pwidi kana pumunta dto sa aussie. ang,halimbawa dumating ka dito or pumunta ka dto sa ausie october 1,un ang simula ng bilang or validity start ng visa mo……. kasi ang visa ko na grant is august 06 2012, tapos umalis ako ng phils at dumating dto sa aussie august 17, yan ang simula ng validity ng visa ko,,, tapos balik ko ng pinas is November 17 sakto ako na 3 months dto

  38. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Hello sweetg, tnx s reply,now I felt relieve,I’ll going to rebook my flight..worried lng ksi ako bka m apektuhan nxt application ko if ever hindi same date ang flight ko s intend date of travel s application..tnx so much s reply

  39. Ashley Avatar

    Hello emma,tnx s pg reply,i dont have worries n bka m apektuhan nxt application ko..I’ll going to rebook my flight tom,prang nillagnat nga ako now,I hope di ako mag kskit before my flight..enjoy ur vacation there,tnx again

  40. Ashley Avatar

    hello halfblood28,ty for always helping everybody here..ppa rebook ko n flight ko instead of Oct1,alis ako this Sept20..I hope ur enjoying ur vacation there.God bless

  41. Ashley Avatar

    @ Reslyn
    Ung ” Intent letter dun nka state lhat ng info tungkol syo & s bf mo,reason of ur travel & dun mo m reason out if pno mo sila m convince n genuine ung intention mo n bblik k s pinas bgo m expire visa mo,,then dun mo ssbihin ung mga supporting doc as a proof n bblik k s pinas also about s relationship status nyo ng bf mo..ikaw ang ggwa ng intent letter,ung s bf mo invitation letter

    1. zeny Avatar
      zeny

      hi Ashley and to everyone here…I will be lodging my documents for TV for South Australia this month thru pick up… I am a government employee for more than 20 yrs in one of the National Agencies here in the Phils., my question is, do I have to make and submit a Letter Intent o enough na yong certification issued by my employer?? Magkano po ba bayad sa pag lodge o pag apply ng TV? Kailangan ko ba magbayad before sending all the documents? Saang bank pwede mag bayad? I am from Davao…thanks a lot to this wonderful site, to everyone who shared their experiences here and of course to Ms Nina, you really helped a lot.. Good luck and God bless us all…

      other documents that I have to support my application.

      1. Approved application for Leave
      2. Employer’s Certification stating my salary and the time when I was appointed
      3. BIR Form 2316 (ITR)
      4. Bank Certificate
      5. Land Titles
      6. Invitation Letter
      7. Certified copy of the Passport of the person inviting me
      8. Certified copy of his Residential Tenancy.
      9. My Passport

      thanks a lot sa sagot mo Ms Ashley and to anybody who can answer my question…God bless…

  42. Ashley Avatar

    Advance happy trip syo Molly,Im sure u & ur bf will going to have a wonderful xmas & newyr celebration.Also advance happy 6th yr anniv.change flight ako Molly instead oct1 alis ko p rebook ako sept20.

  43. neril Avatar

    hello poh sa lahat!

    ask q lng kelangan pba ng invitation letter khit ksma q bf q pgapply ng tv?
    ung intent letter..handwriting b xa or pwede i type s comp?

    thanks poh!

    1. jacky Avatar
      jacky

      invitation letter is a must girl ๐Ÿ™‚ kz dun pagbabasehan ng embassy un application mo..its one of the most important papers that u need and intent letter is from you..i made my hand written then i put my signature on the bottom..good luck gurl

      1. neril Avatar

        tnx jacky! hand written b ung invitation letter or pwede n ung itype lng?

    2. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Neril, handwritten or typewriiten doesnt matter basta may pirma mo..Kahit kasama mo bf mo mag apply hindi naman kayo sa embassy pupunta dun sa VIA Center kasi and besides sa case officer nakasalalay yung pagkagrant ng visa mo complete and proper documentation is a must…

  44. rhylyn05r Avatar

    Hello po.. tinawagan na ako ng embassy and they just told me that i am not able to have the 12 months multiple entry visa.. 3 months sngle visa lang daw.. which is ok lang … ibig sbhn po ba nito ma gragrant na ung visa applicaton ko? salamat.. ๐Ÿ™‚

  45. rose ann Avatar
    rose ann

    good afternoon friends … i have a boyfriend in brisbane, australia.. he is a new zealander but stays in australia … at gusto niyang magkita kami sa australia. is it possible po ba na makapunta ako sa australia kahit hindi pa kami nagkita personally? hindi po kasi siya nakapunta dito sa pinas…

    same po ba yung mga requirements na nakapost po dito? except that, we cannot provide the pics that we are together … i have a ticket already going to mnla – kuala lumpur – sydney … this october 31 na po ang flight…

    maraming salamat po… and god bless ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Rose ann, yes it is possible and same docs ang kailangan mo…just take note of the month when u start chatting to each other and the date and month where you officially on online…kasi sometimes the visa case officer will call and ask you some questions regarding your relationship status and they will ask you what you want to do in OZ and plans before your visa expires..and you have to tell them that you communicate everyday via skype or any means of communication plus dapat same answer kayo ng BF mo kasi minsan they will e-mail your bf too so dapat same answer…:) Goodluck!

      1. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        Maraming salamat po miss halfblood28 at kay miss nina… this is a great help po talaga … i hope we can make this … maraming maraming salamat po…. i hope to meet you all in oz… thanks alot po talaga…

  46. rhylyn05 Avatar

    Tnwagan na po ako ng embassy.. sabi sa akin 3months lang daw pwede ibgay sa akin TV.. which is fine.. magrgrant na po kaya un application for visa ko? salamat po.. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Yes Rhylyn sure na grant na yan!.kasi db sabi nila 3 months lang pwede nila ibigay sayo…Have a safe trip soon!

      1. rhylyno2@yahoo.com Avatar
        rhylyno2@yahoo.com

        thanks po Ms. Halfblood. ๐Ÿ™‚ positive thinking lang.. hehehe ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        halfblood28 ask ko lang pag napick up na ba yung docs based to ur twice lodging once naresib na ng embassy they will text or inform u always?? lagi ba ganon?or pwedeng di ka na nila itext at pag pabalik na passport mo saka ka lang nila ititxt??kc nung 29 ako napik up pero until now no text if nasa kanila na application ko ๐Ÿ™

      3. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Base on my experienced they texted me when they already got my visa application..minsan naman yung iba di nakakareceive ng text i dont know why…sakin kasi 4 days after ng pick up saka lang nagtext yung embassy…so since nag weekend maybe today or by tom u will receive a text..Don’t panic!..u will be surprise about your visa…

  47. Janice Avatar
    Janice

    To those who are applying for tourist visa dont bother to print you and your fiance’s conversation. It is NOT a requirement for TV. For Spouse visa yan required. Ako kasi before i gathered all the required documents i asked the immigration if its necessary to pass IM conversation as a proof of communication. Ok daw na wag ng magpasa nun pero its up to us daw whether we still like to so I lodged my docs without it at na grant ako. Makakabawas na un sa problema nyo sa pag aasikaso ng documents. Good luck and God bless..

  48. neril Avatar

    hi poh s lhat!

    ask q lng kung ano b ung ila2gay don s form pg ngapply ng tv ung about don s anong date q b gustong mgtravel s australia? pwede b ilagay don ung date n gus2 q or dpat mga 1month ung date n ilagay q?

    ksma q kc bf q pg ngapply ng tv kya lng 10days lng xa d2 s pinas plan nmin sna mkasama aq s knya pg bumalik xa s australia..

    at ska ung about don s payment for applying tv. dba pwede mgbyad by his credit card then need nya mgpirma don s form?

    thanks poh!.

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Neril,, ilagay mo sa form when u gusto mag travel at when you balik, nag lodged ako is july 23 ata iyon,tapos nilagay ko sa form when me gusto mag travel is august 17 balik is nov 17,heheheh, tapos dko alam ung isan mong tanong about doon sa isa, kung pwidi magbayad bf mo about sa payment for tourist visa, kasi ung akin lagi manager cheque.,sana makatulong info ko sau,,,,,,,,

  49. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    god morning ms ems. ask ko ng apply ka tv need pba ang healt insurance at san pwdi maka avail nun.thanks

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello lyn wala ako niyan health insurance, if nag aapply me ng tv,,,, may nabasa ako dto about dyan, wait lyn baka my makasagot sa katanungan mo,:)

      1. zeny Avatar
        zeny

        hello Ms emma…need ba ng Travel Insurance if mag apply ng TV for Australia?? thanks a lot and God bless..

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello Zeny, kumusta ka? hindi kolang alama about dyan,kasi ako 2 times kunang tv grant naman ala naman me ganun,,,, wait ka lng baka my makasagot skatanungan mo godbless

      3. zeny Avatar
        zeny

        hello Ms. Emz, good evening…sa VIA Center ka ba directly nag lodge ng documents mo? May charge bah? If meron, how much? I try to call VIA thru my mobile phone this morning pero di ako nakapasok, di ‘ata pwede ang mobile phone, tawag na lang uli ako sa monday kasi I will be lodging my tv documents on tuesday Sept. 18… thanks again Ms. Emz, salamat talaga sa pag answer mo sa lahat ng tanong ko… God bless…

  50. Belle35 Avatar
    Belle35

    Hello y’all. I wanted so much to ask if ever i’ll apply on my own what’s the percentage na magrant ang TV ko. Hubby’s a PR and i wanted to surprise him. I think i have the capacity naman to go there on my own. You think that would be okay and magrant 100% sure ang TV ko? Planning to stay there for 3 weeks for his birthday. Watcha think guys. Help me out please. Thanks.

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi belle, if you have enough funds and if you have work in PH im sure that will be granted!..

      1. Belle35 Avatar
        Belle35

        Hello Halfbllod. Uy thanks sis. you are the answer to my prayer. Its a sign for me pag may sumagot sa post ko dito hahaha..sis ano ang fb mo? add ko kayo? Hirap magbasa dito ang dami hehe..thanks much. God bless you!