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. neril Avatar

    to: emma

    tnx poh ate emma!

    pno kung sept.28 aq mglodge tpos oct.8 ang ila2gay q n gus2 q umalis..pwede poh b kya un? sa2bay kc aq s bf q papuntang australia eh

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      pwede yun neril kahit anong date ilagay mo sa tentative date of alis mo kaso masyadong gahol yung 28 taz 8 ka na sure aalis kasi depende sa case officer at sa dami ng visa applications minsan inaabot 15 working days to 1 month…so make sure u lodge it earlier than 28 kung oct 8 ka alis

      1. Belle35 Avatar
        Belle35

        Hello halfblood sis nasa OZ ka na diba?

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      oo pwidi un neril,khit mo kailan umalis pwidi:)

    3. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Yes belle im here in OZ now!

  2. neril Avatar

    halfblood:

    ah gnon b! kung ano b ung date n nilagay ng bf q s invitation letter nya gnon din ung ila2gay q s form?
    ok lng b khit ung reserved flight lng ung ipasa q? kc hnd nman alm kung anong date b tlga aq mka2alis!
    wla p kc kmi pic together ng bf q kya hi2ntayin q p xa pra mgkapic kmi hehehe..s intent letter q b kailangan q p ilagay din kung kelan nging kmi at about don s pgcha2t nmin?

    tnx poh!

    1. sweetg Avatar
      sweetg

      Neril kung di pa kayo nag meet in person screen shots(ym or skype chats) na lang gamitin mo as a proof of evidence.

  3. jen Avatar
    jen

    ms nina and halfblood,

    ask ko lamang po kung pwede na payslip sa proof of income nfgfiance ko? tyaka pag po ba mag la-lodge na ng documents for tourist visa dapat po ba may manager’s check na? thanks po

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Jen, Payslip and bank statement na din if meron siya nung nag-apply ako since i dont provide any docs lahat docs lang ng bf ko bank statement niya, payslip, work cert, tapos intent letter…

  4. neril Avatar

    hello poh s lhat!

    kung ano b ung date n ila2gay ng bf q s invitation letter nya gnon din ung ila2gay q s form?
    ok lng b khit ung reserved flight lng ung ipasa q? kc hnd nman alm kung anong date b tlga aq mka2alis!
    s intent letter q b kailangan q p ilagay kung kelan nging kmi at about don s pgcha2t nmin? pic lng b nmin together ang ila2gay q?

    tnx poh!

    1. sweetg Avatar
      sweetg

      Hi Neril, sana di nilagay ng Bf u ang date sa invi letter nya , he just only says i am inviting my girlfriend for christmas season bla bla…. kung nilagay nya doon e follow mo na lang para walang mistake.. And about sa intent letter isulat mo doon ang buwan kung kelan kau unang nagkakilala ,pics nyo, kung nakapunta na sya dito include mo na ang picts together with your family.

      1. neril Avatar

        hi sweet g! before end of the month p cguro aq mglodge kc da2ting bf q non! sa2mahan nya aq mgapply at ska pra my mpasa akong pic together..

        plan nmin kc before 0ct.27 aq pu2nta s oz,bday q kc oct.27 hehehe..
        10days lng xa s pinas kya bka hnd aq mksma s knya pbalik s oz..

        sna mgrant ung visa q within 1week lng pra ksma nya aq pbalik s oz

        tnx!

  5. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    Hi to everyone. My agency texted me yesterday na nareceive na daw ng embassy yung application ko, current processing daw is 2wks. Im really hoping and praying na maapprove yung visa ko. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Lavander, tumawag na ba embassy sayo?

    1. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      nkrsrnd nasakin na visa ko franted sya!!! nakalagay don nareceive nila 31 which is saturday then monday granted na sya sept.3 then diniliver na today 4..wow just 3days process incuding sunday.. be positive im sure grant din yan sayo sana pala di ka na nagbayad ng agency sayang din 5t..anyway be positive…god bless to us!!!

      1. sweetg Avatar
        sweetg

        congrats lavander princess…bilis pala pag thru pick up..mine too next week thru pick up din…

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        COngrats lavander princess

      3. jen Avatar
        jen

        wow congrats ms princess.. nung bang pinik-up ang docs mo may managers check na ba kaagad? tnx

      4. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        tanx emma sa oct.1 pa flight ko and to jen yes nung pinik up may managers check na i paid it tru my account sa bdo..and goodluck to u sweetg to nkrsmrd..i receive ur text di me makareply lakas ulan dito di pa me makapagpaload he he,,sayang pala sana ng pa pick up ka na lang at di na nagagency nakatipid ka sana 5k mabilis rin naman anyway be positive lang since tru agent na yan for sureeeeee grant din yan sabi nga halfblood28 masusurprise ka na lang lol..goodluck to those still in waiting.. ๐Ÿ™‚ just keep positive

      5. Janice Avatar
        Janice

        Congrats Lavander Princess!!! ang bilis ah..

      6. Ashley Avatar

        congrats lavender princess! Im happy for u n granted visa mo

      7. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        sa lahat po ng nag congratz for my visa..”THANK YOU ALL!” and im happy to all of us na 99percent who prepared their docs based on the info from this sie was been granted!! tanx to miss nina.. your such a great pinay were all proud of you for sharing this site to us..to all that still waiting,,goddluck!!

      8. Nina Avatar

        Congrats on getting your visa! Thank you rin sa pagbalik at pagsagot ng mga tanong na di ko masagot! ๐Ÿ˜€

      9. char Avatar
        char

        Hello Lavender, ask ko lang sa iyo, before ba na deliver ang grant visa mo by air 21, tumawag ba ang australian embassy sayo? kasi ako nag lodge then ako thru pick and august 31 then na delivered sa embassy and now 9/6/12 I got a text that my shipment will be schedule to be delivered 9/7/12 in our place. oh my God, I nervous, i am not sure if its grant ot not, cant wait to recieve it tomorrow.

      10. ody Avatar
        ody

        hi Lavander,ask ko lang dumaan kaba sa agency??at anong agency yon?? and ano mga papers na pinasa mo salamat.

  6. lavander princess Avatar
    lavander princess

    hi mga sis just in case nga pala may mga couple dito looking for house and lot to invest jut give me a message im a property consultant here in cavite and all project and location we had are all convinient for everything.. and IF THERES NEED AN ANNULMENT MINE IS ONLY 45DAYS PROCESS LOL FASTRACK BUT 250K he he..

    1. LAVANDER PRINCESS Avatar
      LAVANDER PRINCESS

      hi char no di tumawag embassy kaya nga nagworry ako what i expect when i received a text its from embassy saying naresib na nila papel ko but i was surprised na its text for delivery na for sure granted yan mabilis din eh kasi pag deny daw natatagalan be positive congratz in advance

      1. char Avatar
        char

        Hello Lavender, thank you very much for ur reply and I hope I will get a grant tv so I can fly to melbourne soon. I wasnt expected too early because they said 15 working days, Nakatatak ba yan sa passport ang grant visa or paper lang ang attached nila? Hope air21 will deliver it today, cant wait to see the results, are you in Au now? what part?

      2. LAVANDER PRINCESS Avatar
        LAVANDER PRINCESS

        HI CHAR sa wakas meron ding melbourne halos kramihan ksi dto perth n sydney or quuensland,,san ka melbourne??fiancee ko morwell victoria sa 1 pa flight ko..

      3. char Avatar
        char

        Hello Lavender I got my Visa Grant notice this noon, i am so happy , I will fly after my son birthday on oct. 6 sa Mooropna ang punta ko. I think 2 hours from melbourne airport, sep. 3 natangap sa embassy tapos na grant sya sa sep 5. ang dali lang pala pag completo lahat ng papers mo. sana kita kits tayo doon, ilan months ka mag stay doon? Gusto ko ma experience ang xmas sa Au. thanks ulit ha and happy a safe trip… God Bless.

      4. LAVANDER PRINCESS Avatar
        LAVANDER PRINCESS

        oct.1 ako char 3months sa victoria don din kami magxmas and spend bday kasi bsay anak niya sa 7oct. 21st bday yun then ako sa 10 yung jowa ko 15 then don pa xmas with him then when i return here kasama ko ulit sya for new year yessss grabeeeee lahat occasion kasama ko jowa ha ha excited na nga kani e,,last visit nya rito last july7-16 lang every 3months dito sya mabilis nga pag complete papers siguro dAHIL PEAK SEASON NA KAYA BINIBILISAN NILA CONGRATZZ ! 2hours din victoria from mel. airport

  7. rhylyn05 Avatar

    A BIG THANKS to Ms. Nina and all of you here guys na nag moral support nung mga panahong nag-aalala ako sa visa result ko.. ๐Ÿ™‚ Now “IT’S GRANTED” Birth day gift ung visa ko sa akin.. super saya ko.. ๐Ÿ™‚ GODBLESS all and good luck sa mga mag lolodge at naka lodge na.. just think positive po… :)))

  8. Ashley Avatar

    Thats a wonderful gift for u rhylyn05,congrats coz finally granted n visa mo..kelan ang flight mo?

    1. rhylyn05r Avatar

      @Ms Ashley sa Oct. 2 pa po.. ๐Ÿ™‚ kayo po? nasa oz nba? ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. char Avatar
        char

        Oh sana magkasabay tayo, kaya lang mag attend pa ako ng bday sa anak ko.

  9. cherry Avatar
    cherry

    Goodmorning po sa lahat,.ask po sana ako ng advice kng madali lng ba ako mag tourist visa,.kc nag apply na ako b4 ng fiancee visa kya lng na refused visa ko nung july 17,then umuwi nlng husband ko d2 pra magpakasal kami,kinasal kmi last aug.10,.then pina review nya yung application visa ko.ask ko lng kong papayagan kya nila ako mag tourist visa kahit nirereview pa application ko?..baka ma refuse uli ako,.

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Cherry,kumusta ka? nag apply ka dati ng fiancee visa at deny? ilang months prosiso ng fiancee visa mo?at bkit na deny?pwdi ba malaman,? ung maganda niyan cherry tawag ka sa embassy kung pwidi ka makapag apply ng tourist? habang naka review ang application you dati,,,,,good luck and have a nice day:):):)

  10. neril Avatar

    hi poh s lhat!

    pg nagapply b aq ng tv kelangan b my ticket n? or reservation receipt lng ok n..

    thanks!

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello neril, kahit wala, me naman 2 times kunang apply ala naman me pinapasa:)

      1. neril Avatar

        ah gnon b ate emma! akla q kelangan p un for proof n ba2lik tlga aq s pinas!
        mgpa2reserve n lng cguro kmi ng flight!
        bka oct.1 p aq mgapply eh kc hi2ntayin q p bf q!

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello neril, hindi namn nila yan pinagbabasihan kung my teket kana papuntang AUSTRALIA,,at pabalik ng pinas, sakatunayan babalik ka ng pinas bago ma expire visa mo..basta satisfied sila sa documents niyong pinasa no worries, good luck dai Neril:):):)

  11. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    Wow. congrats sa mga granted na yung visa. Nappressure na tuloy ako. August 29 ako naglodge ng papers thru embassy pero sept.3 nareceived ng embassy papers ko. Grabe nappressure ako sa bilis ng processing ng mga tv nyo. Haha. Naiisip ko tuloy baka denied visa ko. Pray for me guys. Haha. Grabe lang yung kaba ko

    1. rhylyn05r Avatar

      Just relax and pray po nksmrnd.. Granted yan! basta ung main papers andoon.. ako nga walang intent letter doon ako dati napapaisip pero sa awa ng Diyos na grant naman ๐Ÿ™‚ Goodluck and Godblesss!

      1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
        nkrsmrnd

        Yes I’m really praying for that but i can’t relax. Mejo hesitant pa ako sa status ng visa ko. hehe. Naisip ko di kasi nastate sa invitation letter ung date kung kelan ako mageexit ng au pero nakaindicate naman dun pati sa statutory na iniinvite ako for 1month at magbbday doon sa oct.31. And lastly, I’m thinking kng makakaaffect ba sa visa application ko kng ung sponsor ko e wala pang 1yr na holder ng permanent visa. Pero matagal na naman syang may temporary resident because of his work mga 4yrs na din sya sa au.Ewan pero naiisip ko kng makakaapekto ba yun. hehe. grabeeee. sleepless nights

  12. Janice Avatar
    Janice

    Sa mga andito sa brisbane, theres a Barrio Fiesta today at Yeronga State School Grounds, 122 Park Road, Yeronga, QLD. 9am-5pm. The entry fee is $6.00 per person. you can check this site: http://www.filipinobrisbane.com/2012/06/barrio-fiesta-will-be-on.html
    Pupunta kami today and my filipino friends. Emma and Chantal baka gusto nyo pumunta. You can text me at my roaming number +9074303366. see ya later.. :))

  13. emma Avatar
    emma

    kalimutan ko Cherry, if dati my mga katanungan ako about sa visa, nagpupunta ako sa via center ng Australia, doon ako nagtatanong,,,, share kolng sau ito,

  14. char Avatar
    char

    A big thanks to Nina and Faye who are very helpful to us, in creating this sites giving informations for applying visa to Au. I got my tv granted in 3 days processing, unbeleivable I was really surprised when I got a text from air21 that my shipment is ready for delievery on 9/7/12.I was nervous what the result is because I didnt recieve any call , text or email from emb. I am happy when I read that its a grant visa noticed. wow, Thank you so much and goodluck to everyone, think positive as long as all the requirements/ documents is complete it will be granted. more power to this sites God Bless…

    1. rhylyn05r Avatar

      CONGRATS po! ๐Ÿ™‚ kailan po alis Ms. Char? ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. char Avatar
        char

        Hi rhylyn05r thank you so much I will fly after my son bday on oct 6th .

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Congrats :):):) welcome to aussie

  15. char Avatar
    char

    Hello ms emma ask ko lang po kasi first time kung magpunta sa au. ang i present lang ba sa airport immig. ay yung paper na grant visa noticed from the embassy with your passport and ofcourse round trip ticket, ask ko lang 1620 pa rin ba ang travel tax ngyun? at terminal pay is 550 thanks po.

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Bring invitation letter from your bf sometimes the immig in ph ask about it and yes 1620 pa din yung tax and 550 yung Terminal fee…Have a safe trip soon!

      1. char Avatar
        char

        Hi halfblood thanks for answering my questions, God bless

      2. ody Avatar
        ody

        hi po Halfblood28, ask ko lang ung invitation letter ng bf at stat.dec ay mag kaiba? salamat po

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello char,sorry late response…, oo present mo ung grant visa noticed,and passport, masmaganda nalang, ung mga important ducuments mo lagay mo hand cary mo atleast paghinanapan kapa ng ibang importanting ducuments my ipapakita kaagad,lalo first time mo pumunta dto,kasi dati 2007 galing eme ng ausie, tapos dko inaashan ung old kung passport hinanap skin,buti nlng dala ko,kung hindi bka dimi nayuloy noong time na iyon,,,,,:)

  16. Ces Avatar

    good day po sa lahat, ready na po ako ilodge application ko by next week, and the documents po na meron ako from my sponsor are the following.. state of declaration, bank statement, invitation letter, certificate of australianship, my certificate from my work na ako po ay entitled to have a leave but promise to comeback kc po ako ay nagwowork sa public school, copy of his passport and my passoport, ito po ba ay pwede na or may kulang pa po ba? tenk u po sa inyo for taking time to read my concerns. and Congrats po sa lahat na may tv nah and for those pple like me who are planning God bless us all po and keep on praying.

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Good Luck Ces. I think Ok na yan… LEtter of intent na rin.. any proof of ties and family pics etc… your assets kung meron man.. ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. zeny Avatar
    zeny

    To Ms Emma… thanks a lot for answering my question…may isa pa po akong tanong Ms Emz, do I have to make and submit a Letter of Intent? I am a government employee and I already have my Employment Certificate & Approved Leave of Absence… maraming salamat po uli…God bless and congrats sa lahat na granted na yong mga TV nila…

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello ms zeny,,, kumusta ka?khit wala na ata letter of intent, kasi my employment certificate kana, kasi ako wala me letter of intent na ipinasa sa 2 times kung apply,,,, kasi my business permit ako,:):)

      1. zeny Avatar
        zeny

        salamat Ms Emz sa pagsagot sa lahat ng mga queries ko…Ok lang ako pero di masyadong nakakatulog sa kaiisip sa mga requirements hahaha…Hope you are ok too.. Nasa Aussie ka ba naka base ngayon Ms Emz? saan sa aussie? Im from Davao and pa South Australia naman ang punta ko.. babalitaan kita of what ever result i will have with my tv application…ingat and God bless…thanks much again…

      2. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello ZENY,nandto na ako sa australia,tv din ako 3 months, sa Queensland Whitsunday ako, taga samar ako, god bless:):):)

  18. zeny Avatar
    zeny

    Hi Ms Emz…Saan nga pala ako pwedeng magbayad ng Application fee ko for my TV to australia at how much po ang charge?…thanks uli and God bless..

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      me kasi ms zeny sa bank ko (BDO) ako kumukuha ng maneger check, 5,300 pay to australia embassy, ung charge ata noon sa bank mo is 50 pisos ata iyon,:):):)

      1. emma Avatar
        emma

        To Ms….kung saan ka my bank account , doon ka kukuha ng maneger check pay to australian embassy 5,300 iyon tapos my babayan ka ata 50 pisos!tapos pag nag apply ka ng tv, isama mo iyon sa application mo for tv,kasi sa apply ko 2 times, un ang tinatanong na una,kung my maneger check me,heheh,tapos my babayaran kapa na cash for courier fee 600 pisos sa via center ng embassy kung saan ka mglodge ng application mo

      2. zeny Avatar
        zeny

        hi ms emz good evening…thanks a lot sa info…yes, may account ako with BDO ang maybe alam na nila how much ang charged for tv application with australia and hopefully next week ma lodge ko na yong application ko at sana ma grant para makatulog na ako ng mahimbing…thanks so much and God bless..

  19. rose ann Avatar
    rose ann

    hello.. good day po sa lahat… may tanung po ako, if ang intent letter and invitation letter need to be in handwritten or pwede na yung computerize? Many thanks po… ๐Ÿ™‚ god bless …

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello rose ann, siguro pwidi ung intended letter khit di handwritten,piro invitation letter handwritten,,,

      1. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        thanks for the reply miss emma… great help po talaga ang site na ito.. salamat again sa lahat… god bless u all..

      2. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        hello po. Ask ko lang po, panu po ba maipadala ng Fiance ko ung handwritten invitation letter niya?..nasa Australia siya now eh..panu un, He will have it handwritten and then scanned and sent to me?…

  20. char Avatar
    char

    hi ms em thanks ha sa info, I will put all important documents sa hand carry laggage ko, sa oct 8 po ang alis ko. thanks po God bless

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello char, your welcome, advance happy trip:)

  21. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Sobrang inspiring ang mga success stories nyo dito. Nakakakaba ang magwait ng result although meron na yung akin di ko pa nga lang alam if granted or denied kasi di ko pa nakita at kararating ko lang from the province. Pinapakiusapan ko pa ang air21 if puede nila madala ngayon para matahimik na ako. Hahaha. Sana positive ang result ko kasi may nabasa ako sa ibang forum na denied daw. Ganun pala sila talaga kabilis magprocess ng visa wether it be denied or granted. Waiting is killing me! sana maambunan ako ng grasya ng lahat ng mga naapprove. Sana ako din!

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      hello Christine,,sana balitaan mo kami dto about sa application mo,goodluck

      1. Christine Avatar
        Christine

        Hi, emma! Surely. Ill give feedback! Im so glad I was able to stumble dito sa blog ni Ms Nina. Ang linaw linaw kasi ng mga kailangan na requirements dito na need icomply. And most of all, sobrang give away na lahat kahit yung iba nagbayad ng agency to process their application nagshare without hesitation sa mga supporting documents na kailangan isubmit. Sa ibang forums kasi matipid. Please pray, sisses! Tomorrow for sure malalaman ko na ang result! Anxiety level to the max. Panic attack na to!

    2. Sam Avatar

      ano lahat kaylangan sa pag aaply may interview ba? i need help this is my first time?

      1. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Hi sam.. kamusta… Depende kung anong visa .Pag tourist wala ng interview. Pasa ka lang complette documents. Please review the previous comments here.. All the docs you need is on the previous post.. ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    hi guys, i received a text message from air 21 ddeliver na daw ung docs ko from the embassy nagtaka nga ko when i got the text kasi i’ve gone thru agency kaya ang alam ko ung authorized recipient ko ang makakatanggap ng docs. Tinawagan ko ung nagtext sakin he gave me my complete name and address as indicated dun sa iddeliver nya. Tama naman ang street np.,subdivision name and town pero imbis na Sta.Cruz, Laguna sta.cruz davao del sur daw nakalagay. What do i need to do? If i call the embassy can I just ask to change the address or kelangang ung authorized recipient ko ang kumontak sa kanila. Problem is i can’t reach Ms. adele

  23. adelle Avatar
    adelle

    Hi everyone! ask qu lng po san my agency n ng proprocess ng visa…
    thanks

  24. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    Hi may nakaexperience na ba sa inyo na mali ung address nung iddeliver na sana ung documents from embassy? Sa davao kasi ung courier nung tumawag sakin e sa laguna dapat. how do i correct it?

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello nkrsmrnd, ung friend naman na taga davao, apply siya tv visa, hindi papuntang australia banda Europe, ung nangyari sa passport with visa halos ganun ngyari, heheh sa ibang lugar napunta,,,,,, piro nadeliver naman sa friend ko,

    2. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      hi nkrsmrnd pangalan mo ba nakaname sa docs? yung province lang mali?? i think coordinate with the agency kasi sile ang inothorized mo to contack with the embassy kaya dapat hindi ikaw mamumroblema and besides bakit galing air21??bakit hindi from your agent??kasi di ba yung embassy ang kokontakin is yung agent mo??at sa kanila ipoporward bago makarating sayo??a bit complicated medyo matagal na rin no almost 2weeks na yung sayo but hope and pray na lang na maclear na lahat be positive it will be grant too.. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
        nkrsmrnd

        yes pangalan ko. Tumawag ako sa call center nung embassy pinachange ko nalang ung address. makikipagcoordinate nalang daw sila sa courier and then icocontact nalang ako. Di naman ganun katagal 29 kasi pinadala ng agent ko sa embassy sept.3 naconfirm na nareceived na tapos ayun. grabe kinakabahan na ko. I don’t know why I cant contact ms.adele. Pero ok naman si adele dba? Madami naman dto ung nakapagpaassist na sa kanya?

  25. sanny Avatar
    sanny

    hello po,
    can you help me. im planning to lodge tommorow sept 12 2012, I got only one problem, The company im working right now, dont want to issue me Certificate of employment. Instead can i submit certification of registration COR doc from BIR?, telling that im working as I real estate.
    pls give me feedback asap.
    sanny

  26. rose5254 Avatar
    rose5254

    hello! po ms nina o ms fay..araw2x po aqo sumasubay bay sa site na ito at talagang napakalaking tulong po ito..may question lang po sana aqo..ms fay o ms nina yung ducoments kasi sa fiancee qo..ma sa akin nah pwo..last may kulang cya nakuha..pwo di pa aqo nag lodge..kasi..na chnage kasi ung plan nang fiancee qo..instead sa june yung plan namin na start to lodge..sa october na yung aqo mag lodge for holiday..questio ko po! posible po vah na, tangapin pa po nang embassy yung documents nang fiancee qo..even though last may pa poh 2uh..documents nang fiancee qo..meron po vah cya expiration? yung pagbayd nman nya nkabayd napo cya pwo sa last may na po yun? may experation pa poh vah cya?..i we plan kasi sa december 20 punta ko bali 2 weeks lang stay ko..plzz ms fay nina..i need ur feedback..kasi..gusto ko na po kasi i lodge tung documents nang fiancee qo

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      U better ring the Embassy to ask about it Rose..para sure kasi medyo matagal na…about sa mga docs i guess dapat dated same month kung kelan ka maglodge ng visa applications mo

      1. Christine Avatar
        Christine

        Hi, rose. It Would be much better if you submit the latest kasi medyo matagal na ang may. About sa question mo kung tatanggapin yan tatanggapin pa rin sya but take note dyan nakasalalay ang pagbigay sayo ng visa sa supporting documents mo na dated ng may pa. It wont hurt if you’ll request sa fiancee mo ng latest payslips, bank statement etc. Sa payment yun ang di ko sure. As suggested better call the embassy para you could get first hand information.

      2. rose5254 Avatar
        rose5254

        thnnkyou so much halfblood28.for answer my questions..addtional question ko po yung fiancee ko kasi gusto niya na magpa book na aqo nang ticket. kasi we plan sa december pa kasi yung plan namin na pumonta aqo sa kanila.bali 2-3 weeks lang yung stay ko sa fiancee ko..is it okay po vah na i wil book a ticket even though i did’nt knw yet my visa result s? f it s granted or not?..but i think positive kasi….and abt for nso..hw can i pay it in online wala kasi aqo bdo..account student pa kasi aqo..hw can i pay it? f i request a nso..birthcirtificate in online?…and abt for, the manager cheque..my fiancee he already pad..the visa but last may na yun? may expiration po vah cya? or need to pay back again?.wen is the right time2lodge the documents/? december pa kasi yung plan ko..pomunta sa oz..okay po vah sa october or novemeber i lodge the documents? i ned ur feedbcak half. thanks for ur help…

    2. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi rose5254 kamusta?

      you have 3 options to get a nso copies and different options to pay… PLease get the info here…

      http://www.australia.com.ph/files/mnla/Requesting%20for%20NSO%20document%20for%20an%20Australian%20Visa%20Application.pdf

      Calling them and or webchat is easy if you have no bdo account.
      Heres your payment options:

      http://nso.citizenservices.com.ph/info/payment 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 Party’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
      Subscriber’s/ Reference number: 10-digit Reference number (very important)
      Customer’s/Subscriber’s/Account name: Requesting Party’s name
      Amount: Amount to be paid
      Important Reminders

      Please pay immediately. Application will be processed the following working day after payment is posted.

      For Bancnet ATM payments, posting will take 2 โ€“ 3 banking days.

      Please follow the payment procedure for every reference number.

      All instructions given should be strictly followed to generate proper payment report.

      1. rose5254 Avatar
        rose5254

        hi amy..thnks sa pagreply medyo..di ko pa alam panu ang pag request nnag form nito i stil dont hve any idea..on hw i can pay it..but anaway thnks again amy..i just hve 1 more question puede na po vah aqo makapag request nang nso..ko even though i stil did’nt lodge my aplication yet?..or should i..just request..f i already lodge the application..

      2. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Girl i havent had any experience for pick up.. and alam ko lang if you will hand over your documents saka ka palang bibigyan ng instructions to request a copy of your nso birth certificate sent to australian embassy in manila.. ..

  27. Jozeny Idquila Avatar

    hello po.. plano namin umalis first week of October madali po ba kumuha ng tv? 5 or 6 days lang naman po kami dun.. ano po mga requirements at magkano po ang fees.. i need your help badly po… ano po ba step by step na dapat ko gawin.. thanks po

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi Jozeny Idquila though mabilis ang process ngaun like 3 days is the earliest pero minsan umaabat 15 working days to 1 month. sana makapag submit ka ng application mo asap..

      Please read the previous post here for all the documents you need po…and fees..

  28. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    ms ems ung invitation letter is hand writing po ba talaga?

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Lyn, handwritten or computerised doesn’t matter basta may name address at signature ng sponsor ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Lyn, kahit hindi handwritten,basta my signature ng sponsor,,katulad ng sabi ni Ms halfblood28

  29. lavander princess Avatar
    lavander princess

    yes nkrsmrnd no doubt about miss adele or their services naman.. what i mean is now we found out that theres a season na direct lodging is more quicker maybe becoz they avoiding na maoverload this coming holiday ๐Ÿ™‚ dont worry too much darating din yan and you will see its granted!!:)

    1. ody Avatar
      ody

      Hi lavander princess, ask ko lang kung nag agent ka?? kung nag agent ka pwede bang malan? baka mag agent din ako. ano mas maganda?? salamat ,wait ko reply nyo.

  30. jessa Avatar

    hello sa lahat… nagtataka lng ako bakit kayo nagbayad ng tax ng 1,620? d ako ng bayad ng ganun kalaki. baka pumunta kayo sa ofw counter.

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      You will be advised by the time you check in girl. ๐Ÿ™‚ depende sa airline yata.. anong airline ba sinakyan mo nong umalis ka pinas?

      1. jessa Avatar

        cathay pacific ams. medyo malayo ka nga. nakapunta ka naba sa margaret river? balak kc namin pumunta dun nxt week

    2. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      HI jessa, hehehe siguro usually singapore air and cathay is much expensive so im not sure if travel tax is included. Jetstar kasi sakin mas mura , the check in counter agent advised me to pay the tax.

      OO jez malayo kami. pero medu malapit kami margarette river. Maganda don. Hopefully i can visit once bago ako umalis. Hindi pa ng kakaron ng time.. ๐Ÿ™‚ add me sa fb… so we can meet up if possible… http://www.facebook.com/cynah

    3. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Jessa maybe tax is included on your plane ticket thats why they didnt advised you to pay tax yung ibang airlines kasi ini-include na nil a yung tax like in some domestic flights..OFW dont pay airport tax tourist lang nagbabayad ng tax ๐Ÿ™‚

  31. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    My application was refused!

    1. sweetg Avatar
      sweetg

      sad to hear Christine, don’t lose hope… bakit naman na refused ka at sa anong dahilan?

      1. Christine Avatar
        Christine

        Lack of incentive that I will be coming back home daw. Its sad. Im employed naman lahat ng docs andun. Tapos dahil kahit ni isa wala akong travel which is additional proof daw na mapakita ko na everytime i travel bumabalik talaga ako. Friend ko lang kasi nag invite sa akin. Alangan na magsinungaling akong bf ko kahit hindi naman.

      2. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Sorry to hear that christine.. Please share to us anong nangyari.. Apply ka ulit… ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. Christine Avatar
        Christine

        Yun lang sabi kulang ang evidenced to show them that i will be coming back. Other than that wala na and oo pala sa duration daw ng leave ko baka daw maimpede ang operation ng work ko and wala na mabalikan na trabaho. 3 mos kasi nilagay ko.

      4. Christine Avatar
        Christine

        Ang nakalagay lang kasi sa letter ng friend ko for short holiday lang talaga tapos stat declaration ganun. Ang concern nya talaga is yung kulang daw ang proof that I will return here. Or pinagdamutan lang talaga ako. Hahaha. Andun din letter of intent ko and everything kaso hindi sya convinced na babalik ako dito. Lahat ng sinabi dito naisubmit ko naman.

    2. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi Christine, Saaking 3 months lang din tv ko.. pero andito parin me.. 4 months na ako dito at nag pa extend me ng stay.. I lost my job back in manila. I asked for 21 days of leave. Completo rin lahat sa akin coe, leave of absence, etc, my medicare etc from my company, I wrote a letter of intent. That even i dont have enough proof of ties. like land or house.. I still have my family to go back. I stated i understood all the policies that i am not allowed to work and should go back before my visa expires.. COe or approve leaves doesn’t guarantee of you being approved.

      1. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Kahit friend lang ok din yon, I suggest there should be a letter from him as well, about personal intentions like developing your relationship or knowing each other.. and or him intending to see you in the philippines after your holiday in australia. Its not lying, its just exaggerating the possibilities of getting to know each other that way. Im not sure kung pwede ipareview uli yong tv result and give them more valid reason..

      2. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        Hi Amy… pwede po ba magtanong ?

        if we put 21 days of leave of work and also the days i stated on the form that i will be in oz in that time. . Yun pa ba dapat nating sundin? or pwede po mag.stay dun for three months and not consider the days i mention in the form.

        thanks po miss amy … ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Hi Rose. Yep If ilan lang na leave of absence ibigay sau yon lang din ilalagan mo sa form at sa letters mo or invitation letters. You will still be granted 3 months visa. As long as uuwi ka ng pinas before your visa expires walang problema yon.

      4. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        thank you po miss amy…

        miss amy, nagkita po ba kayo ng bf mo dito sa pinas? kasi in my case, we have’nt met personally … and he wants me in oz for us to meet. he will shoulder all the costs … hehehe… does ym images and skype images would be still enough ?

        thanks again miss amy… ๐Ÿ™‚

      5. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Hi rose, Yep sa pinas kami unang nagkita. It doesnt matter where you will meet him first. Ok lang if mg visit ka sa australia as long as completo documents nyo.. ๐Ÿ™‚

      6. rose ann quisel Avatar
        rose ann quisel

        thank you so much miss amy for answering … at least, now i have confidence to file… its a great help po talaga nitong siite… ๐Ÿ™‚

      7. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Hi rose ann , Your welcome . keep us updated.. ๐Ÿ™‚

  32. Sam Avatar

    hi i just want ask if san kayo naka hanap ng agency na tutulong sa akin na mabilis ang process i really want to spend my holiday to my bf kung di cxa makakauwi this month at ako nalang pupunta dun sa kanya? pls give me contact number kung san mas mapapdali process kuh thanks guys:-)

    1. nkrsmrnd Avatar
      nkrsmrnd

      Hello sam, I’ve gone thru agency with the help of Ms. Adele sa ausphil consultancy. She lodged my papers august 29, sept.3 nareceived ng agency. And then yesterday I got the news from her that my visa was approved. I can’t guarantee you fast processing, from what I’ve experienced it varies talaga. Some of the people here directly applied without agency pero nagrant naman agad application nila. Tsaka I heard malapit na peak season. So madaming factors yung makakaapekto sa processing ng papers mo. Just make your documents your number one priority. As long as it’s complete and reasonable I’m sure it’ll be granted. This site is very much informative, sobrang bonus na. Every requirements you might need is here, just read on older comments ๐Ÿ™‚ Goodluck! And if you still want to seek assistance of an agency here’s ms. adele’s number 09275450825. She might not be available at all times but I can assure you now, she’s good at what she does ๐Ÿ™‚ Keep us posted! God bless!

  33. jessa Avatar

    hi amy diba nasa perth ka ngaun?

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Medyo malayo kami sa perth, Dunsborough pa.. 3 hrs away.. Perth ka ba ngaun?

      1. jessa Avatar

        dito me sa fremantle amy

  34. vardis alexander Avatar
    vardis alexander

    good day to all, nag apply ako ng visa early this year. na denied ako. this time gusto ko i try mag apply ulet. pinadala na sa akin ang application ko and the processing fee reciept. gusto ko ipa air21 nalang kasi magasto na pag pupunta pa ako manila because im from davao. diba may babayaran pa na 600 for postal, paano ko babayaran yon? kilangan ko ba ilagay ang 600 i attach ko sa application papers ko..please help me naman…

    salamat

  35. nkrsmrnd Avatar
    nkrsmrnd

    Hi! Can’t wait to spread the good news. My application was granted! Ms. Adele informed me the news yesterday. Kaya naman pala hindi ko sya macontact, she had to go to Hongkong tapos di nya ko naadvise and she left her phone. But that doesn’t matter anymore my heart is really overjoyed ๐Ÿ™‚ This will really be a very nice birthday gift for me ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Ms. Nina! for this wonderful site of yours. It helped me a lot. Thank you fay! for referring Ms. Adele (nakita ko lang sa old comments) Thank you ate shine for enduring all my questions and answering each of them. For each and everyone here who took their time to answer my inquiries, you are a blessing! God bless us all! Good luck to those who are awaiting results. And to Christine, don’t lose hope sabi nga diba If one door closes another opens. And btw, kelan ka ulit pwedeng magapply for TV? May inindicate ba? Try lang ulit. Again, thanks everyone!

    1. Christine Avatar
      Christine

      Thanks so much, sissy. Sabi i can apply anytime day if there’s new information that i would like to be considered pero if wala daw change sa circumstances ko since this application or any additional information its unlikely daw na mabago ang decision. Magresign kaya ako sa work tapos baguhin ko duration ng stay gawin ko na 4 weeks lang tapos di na rin ako submit ng bank certificate. As in nada na talaga. Iniisip ko tuloy pano kaya if mag agency ako kay ms adele. May tips ba sya na binibigay like ano ilagay sa form ano ang sagot ganun?

    2. Reslyn Avatar
      Reslyn

      Hello po!..tanung ko lang po kung alin ang mas mabilis mag process, thru Agency ba or Via Center?…Plan po namin ng fiance ko na mag lodge ng application for Prospective Marriage Visa next week when he arrives.. help naman po, gusto niya kasi by the end of October makapag travel na ako to Oz…and nkrsmrnd, anu po ba ang address ni Miss Adele and pwedi din ba siya mag process ng Fiancee Visa?…thank you so much..anyone who has some information will be highly appreciated!!!..

      1. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Prospective Marriage Visa takes 3-6 months minsan 6-9 months depends din sa dami ng applicants so if you are planning to fly to Oz end of October malabo Reslyn mas matagal ang process ng Prospective Marraige Visa so I better advise na mag tourist ka muna sa Oz that would help too para mas ma approve PR Visa mo kasi you are bit familiar of the environment and culture in Oz if nag tourist ka na…

    3. lavander princess Avatar
      lavander princess

      congratzn krsmd..see i told you grant ka rin wow its also your bday?? coz theres one here na bday gift pagkagrant nya i think tht is rhyno??then the other one is that 21yr old lady and you and i think ine too lol coz its my bday oct.10 and my travel is 1,,god bless to all of usss and to those still in que goodluck to all as long as docs are complete..consider it granted.. congratz agen kelan flight mo??saan ka sa oz??

      1. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Your most welcome nkrsmrnd, Thanks a well to ms. Nina for sharing this blog to help others as well.. – shine

  36. vardis alexander Avatar
    vardis alexander

    good day to all, nag apply ako ng visa early this year. na denied ako. this time gusto ko i try mag apply ulet. pinadala na sa akin ang application ko and the processing fee reciept. gusto ko ipa air21 nalang kasi magasto na pag pupunta pa ako manila because im from davao. diba may babayaran pa na 600 for postal, paano ko babayaran yon? kilangan ko ba ilagay ang 600 i attach ko sa application papers ko..please help me namanโ€ฆ

    salamat

    1. vardis alexander Avatar
      vardis alexander

      can anybody reply to my question, kilangan ko lang talaga malaman kung san paano ko babayaran yung 600, bnayaran na kasi yung processing fee ko don sa australia, pinadala lang sa akin ang reciept.then wanna know kung paano bayaran at saan ko ibabayad yung 600 na additional..

      1. Christine Gay Avatar
        Christine Gay

        Ibigay mo sa magcocollect ng documents mo. May receipt naman sila na iprovide.

      2. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Sa magpipick-up ka magbabayad Vardis…better ring the VIA center first kasi dun mo malalaman step by step sasabihin nila sayo ano isusulat mo sa envelope tapos may reference number na ibibigay sayo at ilalagay mo sa envelope…may mga personal info pa sila na itatanong sayo for their record..

  37. luchi... Avatar
    luchi…

    hi everyone .. im planning to go in Australia again .. as a tourist visa pero wala aq work ngayon .. at hindi na aq nag aaral .. my change kaya ma grant aq ? pangalawang beses ko na itong mag aapply nun una na grant yun visa ko tnx ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      If you have sponsor then it will be granted, i declared unemployed when i applied my 3 months TV so im sure it will be granted basta complete docs sponsor mo…

  38. lavander princess Avatar
    lavander princess

    hi chistinesad naman yung result ng visa mo i read ur other post i dont know if theres other na di ko nabasa,,yun bang vacation mo is finance with your own fund? or provided ng friend mo??kasi una maybe it was refused kasi sabi mo 3months linagay mo sa leave form mo,,which is hard to believe na para sa kanila may company na papayagan kang magleave for long 3moths then yes they assume na wala ka ng babalikang trabaho,,then theres a conflict sa invitation letter mo stated na short holiday lang stay mo run for ur friend invitation,,so embassy assume na if short holiday lang ang intention mo to stay there why u need to file a leave from your work of 3months?? then if you applied a tv na provided ng sponsor mo expenses and everything… then yung sponsor mo is friend lang its hard for them to convince na a friend will spend much for you so iniisip na nila yun na may intention ka to work there and not to go back here anymore.. siguro the first thing na nanotice nila is yung date of stay and yung leave form na sinasabi mo.. but dont loose hope be positive you can apply agen anytime maybe better if fiancee na mag ssponsr sayo next time anyway i hope this could help sa next docs preparation mo this is just based sa mga post mo its only my opinion but i hope it could help ๐Ÿ™‚ god blezz

    1. Christine Gay Avatar
      Christine Gay

      Thanks, sis. Yun nga siguro. Tama ka sa letter yun talaga concern nila 3 mos tapos sagot lang ng friend ko ang accomodation and food tapos sabi ko ako na sa iba. Di daw talaga sya convinced. Lol. Im looking on a brighter side na lang at least i get to experience kung pano mag apply and marefused. Its painful though but its not the end for me and madami ako natutunan dito sa application. Salamat talaga sa inyo. Sis lavander, how long ba ideally ang leave when you say short holiday? Magtry daw yung sister ng friend ko. May kapatid sya na nurse sa Au. May work dito pero employed sa family business. 32 years old sya and single.

      1. lavander princess Avatar
        lavander princess

        hi christine usually short holiday kasi if theres particular occassion na aatendan mo ron kaya ka ininvite like may kasal na friend mo rin or some special occassion mas mabuti siguro wag nyo na imention na short holiday maybe sounds more better if “to spend more time together and meet his family something like that at least no particular length of stay na kelangan nyang i state sa invitation letter..or much better sana kung aabot ng xmas yung vacation mo kasi you can consider the xmas holiday to be there nagka conflict ka lang talaga sa leave form mo usually kasi from work if considerate yung employer max. 1month pero yung iba weeks lang talaga.. ok lang yun at least now alam mo na yung do’s and dont’s so better luck next time stay positive ๐Ÿ™‚

  39. Ces Avatar

    Good day po sa lahat, finally complete na po lahat ng requirements ko and e2 lng po and meron naprovide ko, all the documents are from my sponsor then i only have 2 provide the certificate of employment and my passport. i would like to ask po, i will call po ba muna ung centre to inform them then after that tsaka ko po ilolodge ung papers ko? thank you po. and God bless us all

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi ces,

      Are you hand over your documents or will you call the call center line to get your docs pick up?

      No need to call them if your lodging it by your self. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Ces Avatar

        hello amy and to the rest ๐Ÿ™‚ can i ask what is the best way? pls. tell me before i lodge my application. thank you po. God bless us all

      2. Amy Avatar
        Amy

        Ces depende kung malayo ka papick up mo nalang. Pero pag nasa metro ka lang punta ka nalang via. ๐Ÿ™‚ it doesnt matter.

  40. Ladylyn Avatar
    Ladylyn

    Hello Nina,
    Hello everyone.. I read a lot of your post here guys.And Think this site is very helpful to me as a first timer to travel abroad ( aussie) but gusto q talaga maka sure and I need your help. I am from province and fly to manila maybe tomorrow or next week for sure to process my Tourist Visa, Para sakin kasi mas Okay if aq ang pupunta don sa embassy para mag apply, since wala aqng work tas ka gagraduate q lang.
    how much kaya lahat need q para makakuha nang TV.? Need paba bank statement q to apply for a TV? Or yung sa sponsor q lang na mga docs? I have my bf passport copy tas Id’s nya( by scan lang poh ) ok na ba yun?
    Help me please
    God bless us all

    1. emma Avatar
      emma

      Hello Ladylyn, kung bf mo ang sponsor mo,need niya mag provide ng documents katunayan kaya ka niyang suportahan habang nandto sa Aussie,,, invitation letter,bank statement,pay slip,passport na scan okay na iyon basta colour, lahat ng ducuments ng bf mo pwidi send sayo by email piro print mo colour lahat,,,,, masmaganda din, kung my work bf mo provide din siya ng work employment certificate, basta kung anong mamakatlong para kataunayan siya sponsor mo Ladylyn, about naman bank statement mo, dko alam ung ganun, kasi ako 2 times ako nag apply tv, lagi me my bank statement, kahit kunti lng laman,sa via center ka ng australia pupunta para mag apply, sa my makati dko alam ung bagong address now, kung my mga picture kau ng bf together ipasa mo din, receipt ng padala sau, kung pinapadalhan ka, kung anong papers mayroon ka related sa inyo dalawa ipasa mo din, godbless,

      1. Christine Gay Avatar
        Christine Gay

        Yung address sa pasong tamo extension malapit sa mercury drugstore.

  41. gemma Avatar
    gemma

    hello sa lahat.
    sa mga nagrant na ng tv, gusto ko lng itanong, how much dapat ung pera sa bangko dito sa pinas? at possible ba, na like kaya mo nmn talaga magtour dahil kung mrami kang pera, ok lang ba na kahit walang magsponsor?
    maraming salamat sa sasagot.

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi Gemma kamusta.. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Ok lang walang sponsor however, yes sufficient funds and assets or any proof of ties in the philippines has a big impact on your application and possible grant of your visa. Lets say 100 dollar a day allowance while your staying in australia. So if your staying in australia for 30 days you should have 3000 dollars on your bank and not only that the money on your bank acct has to have movement (incomming or outgoing transaction) for 6 months. That’s probably why they include a bank statement to see if there is sufficient funds that is not just deposited to show the money and eventually gone. You might need more if you have to rent a place to stay..sana makatulong.. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Christine Gay Avatar
        Christine Gay

        Ms Amy, andyan ka ba? Hehe.

  42. rose ann Avatar
    rose ann

    hello po sa lahat… ask ko lang if need po ba talaga ang passport biopage ng bf ko from australia.. kasi his passport was expired sept. 4, 2012. is it okey that we will include his expired passport biopage or okey na ho yung australian driver’s license and birth certificates ? and is it okey po ba na all documents from him are thru email? is it need po ba also that all his documents must be signed by justice of peace ? coz he is planning to send his all documents thru email. and i was quite worried coz, how can we say that the document is true and correct? does emailed documents po ba is still valid as long as it is signed by justice of peace?

    thanks po …

    1. Christine Gay Avatar
      Christine Gay

      Sis, kahit hindi justice of peace magcertify. Puede Nurse, pharmacist, dentist atbp. Puede din naman kahit hindi.
      They means naman to find out if what you ar giving them are true and correct.

      1. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        salamat po sa reply sis christine gay… and sis, is it necessary po ba talaga that we have to submit his passport biopage? kasi expired na ang kanyang passport… is it okey that instead of his passport, we will send his birth certificate and his driver’s license?

        thanks ulit sis…

    2. Christine Gay Avatar
      Christine Gay

      Isubmit ,o na lang kahit expired tapos gawa na lang letter na he is about to renew siguro. Isama mo na driver’s license nya and birth cert.

      1. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        salamat talaga sis… thanks for the idea… hehehe..

    3. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Kahit walang passport biopage basta may 2 valid id’s from him kasi yung sakin drivers license lang niya saka id sa medicare di na niya sinama passport biopage niya…no need for his birth certificates…

      1. rose ann Avatar
        rose ann

        thank you so much miss halfblood… akala ko need pa ang passport… salamat po talaga… now, i dont have to worry about his passport… hehehe… thanks po again…

  43. Christine Gay Avatar
    Christine Gay

    Puede bang ilagay sa intent ang short vacation/ break and spend quality time with my brother? May conflict ba? Pleas advice. I would really appreciate it!

    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Hi christine gay.. sorry ngaun ko lang nabasa ang prev post mo. Wala namang conflict just make sure you have the exact date and time. But it doesnt matter if susundin mo yong date na nilagay mo..

      1. Christine Gay Avatar
        Christine Gay

        Thank you so much po!

  44. neril Avatar

    hi poh s lhat!

    san b ang new location ngaun ng via center ng embassy?

    thanks poh!

  45. meg Avatar
    meg

    Hi good day po, mag ask lang po.. I read all the comments here ask ko lng po if i am going to ask the help of ms. adele itetext ko lang po ba cya and need ba lahat ng documents prepare ko na? And ano po ilalalagay sa intent letter? Graduating po ako this october so ano po kaya magandang ilagay na reason para bumalik? Close family ties lang po ba talaga? Since i am helping my mom taking care of my special child niece kasi ung mom and dad ng niece ko eh nasa ibang bansa parehas. 3 months tourist visa po ung aapplyan ko..

    Anyone can answer po. Thanks.

    1. Bubbles Avatar
      Bubbles

      Hi meg, sure you can use that reason (special child) na ikaw at mama mo ang nag keker sa kanya, bukod sa intent letter gawa k na rin ng parang permission letter from your mom that she’s letting you to have a vacation as a tourist na siguradong babalik ka…kc pareho tayo ng situation ako ang carer ng mama ko and she’s my reasons for coming back. Why need the help of an agent sayang ang 5th kc ikaw rin mismo ang kokompleto ng docs mo at ipasa sa kanya at ipasa din nila sa via center… ikaw na lang mag process thru pick up….madali lang at mabilis..

      Sa Intent letter…..To whom it may concern ang title, ilagay mo dun kong kelan mo balak na umalis(date), sa anong occasion/dahilan bakit pupunta ka., paano kau nagkakilala,ilagay mo na rin ang niece mo as a reason, ano ang kaya e provide ni bf u. ( ending remarks) your name, address, cp ot tel number and email address at pirma. goodluck

      1. meg Avatar
        meg

        Hi bubbles,

        Thanks po sa reply mo ha.. Actually, gusto ko sana mag agent kc natatakot ako baka madeny if i am the one who will process it. haha

        And isa pa hindi kasi bf ang mag invite saken he is just a friend. Well paki check naman if ok na tong binigay nya saken na mga documents..

        * biopage of his passport
        * invitation letter
        * stat declaration
        * drivers license
        * proof that he has a business
        * income tax return i think nung 2011 pa yata yun

        ok na kaya yan?

        and for me naman

        * nbi
        * passport
        * passport 2 copies
        * intent letter ( which is gagawin ko pa lang )
        * managers check
        * picture with my family specially with my mom and my special child niece
        * do i need to pass birth certificate?
        * form 48 r
        * and receipt of a gift he gave to me

        ok na kaya yan sis?

        tingin mo anu pa kulang? nakakatakot madeny eh.. im planning to apply next week. Nasa Australia ka ba now?

        Thanks! Sana di ka magsawa sumagot ng mga tanong ko. Godbless ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Christine Gay Avatar
      Christine Gay

      3 mos na agad ang ilalagay mo? i suggest hwag 3 mos esp at friend mo lang mag invite syo. Tapos carer ka ng special niece mo. Baka di mo maconvince ang CO na genuine intent mo. I dont intend to discourage you or anything. Halos pareho kasi tayo ng case. Ako naman Im working tapos I was invited by my friend. 3 mos nilagay ko na leave. Tapos I have my own money pa, coe and approved leave all the important documents from my friend but I was refused. Make your vacation just enough lang siguro esp friend mo pa lang sya. Or gawin mong guide yung tips sa akin sa previous post.

      1. meg Avatar
        meg

        ay ganun po ba? haysss.. paano kaya to, graduation gift po kc sana saken to eh and dun sana ko mag christmas.. ๐Ÿ™ mga anung date po yung sa previous comments? thanks po

  46. Ces Avatar

    i am here once again po, medyo kabado po ( actually kabado po tlga!) i would like to ask po sana duon sa mga naglodge through courrier, ano po ba tinatanong nila sa inyo kpg tumawag po kau sa centre? sila po ba magbibigay sa inyo ng schedule for pick up or kau po ang mamimili ng date? salamat po sa mga sagot and kinakabahan na po ako kc po planning to call the centre tomorrow. sana po masagot ninyo mga katanungan ko bago po ako magcall.. thank you po and God bless us all

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Ces, sila magsasabi kung kelan pipick-upin mga itatanong lang sayo personal info like passport number , name mga ganyn basta personal info taz sasabihin sayo ano gagawin at ilalagay sa envelope ano isusulat ganun lang!..

      1. Ces Avatar

        Thank you so much Ms.halfblood28 and Ms.Amy… nakatawag na po ako sa centre knina and i did set my schedule for pick up and that is on tuesday! kinakabahan po ako d p mn napipick-up documents ko! ill keep you posted po pra maishare ko rin po sa lahat ang naging experience ko. may God continue to bless us all po. Goodluck sa ating lahat!

  47. mhay Avatar
    mhay

    Hello Fay! Ask ko lang plan ko kasi mag apply ng fiancee visa sa via centre ba ako pupunta or sa embassy? First time ko kasi magaapply. If sa ausphil ba ko pupunta how much yung service fee nila? 5k peso ba? Sa Sydney Australia kasi bf ko plan namen na kumuha ng fiancee visa. Pls help me naman! Curious lang kasi ako first timer lang ako. Thanks in advance!:) hope to answer me my question. Thanks ulit.

    1. Reslyn Avatar
      Reslyn

      Hi mhay!..how are you? saan ka dito sa pinas?.. Same pala tau ng situation balak din namin ng fiance ko na mag lodge ng Fiancee Visa or Partner Visa subclass 300. Nagkita na ba kau ng bf mo?..Lagi ako nag aabang dito sa blog ni Ms. Nina kung merong may experienced na nag lodge ng Fiancee visa gaya ng sa atin. Looking forward for more information….God bless sa atin!

    2. Bubbles Avatar
      Bubbles

      Hi Mhay, sa via center ang lodging ng docs, ang service fee ng ausphil sa fiancee visa ay medyo may kalakihan .nakabakasyon knb sa Oz Mhay?Kung first timer ka mas mabuti kung mag TV ka muna, then apply for fiancee dapat naka one year steady relationship na kau.

    3. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Mhay sa VIA center ka punta they dont accept applications sa mismong embassy…You can ring VIA center and ask some info’s as well…

  48. lyn Avatar
    lyn

    hello ms emma, ask ko lang if unemployed and declare ba do i need to get cretification from my work or no need na kumuha pa ako nun. wala kc akong whole family pic so ginawa ko gumawa ako ng family tree with pic from parents sis, bro, at mga individual pic ng mga pamangkin ko. w8 ko lang ng papers ng bf ko din maglodge na ako. i plan na mag agent ako baka kc dun sa application i got mistake sa pag fill up ma dun pa ma deny once na magkamali lang ng knti refused na. nakakaba talaga khit nag prepare palang ng mga docs. iniicip ko kc if mabigyan ako ng 3 mos leave from my work baka d naman cla convince dun kc nsa minimum lang ang salary ko.khit matagal na sa work ko.

    1. halfblood28 Avatar
      halfblood28

      Hi Lyn if u declare that you are unemployed di mo na need kumuha ng COE kasi nga unemployed ka but if u declare that you are employed you need to get COE from the company. Kung unemployed nilagay mo gawa ka nalang intent letter to convince them na babalik ka ng pinas. On my case kasi wala akong pinasa na COE kasi last time dineclare ko im working as a tutor, my case officer called me and ask if im really working di din ako gumawa ng intent letter… passport ko lang pinasa ko at form pero kasi yung sponsor ko may advantage siya kasi hes working on government here in OZ kaya cguro na grant visa ko…

  49. mhay Avatar
    mhay

    Thanks halfblood and bubbles.. by the way 1 year 2 months na kami and two Times na sya pumunta dito. Decide sya mag apply na kami fiancee visa .. nag try kasi ako sa respall migration agent expensive yun fee nila .. if you want to add me in Facebook if gusto nyo lang po. Hehe .. prettymhay08@yahoo.com .. thanks again!

  50. mhay Avatar
    mhay

    Hi reslyn.. ikaw din ba? Same tayo dito lang ako sa manila ikaw? Two Times na sya pumunta dito and plan na kmi kumuha na ng fiancee visa.pumunta kasi ako sa respall migration agent mahal ng fee nila. Ikaw nilalakad mo na ba ? My form 47SP na ko dito. Fiancee visa ba kukunin mo? Add mo ako sa fb if u want ๐Ÿ™‚ hehe.. or txt me na lang 09278412213

    1. Reslyn Avatar
      Reslyn

      Hello Mhay!..dito ako San Mateo Rizal..oo Fiancee visa din kukunin ko, kaya lang first time nya magpunta dito this 24th of Sept. and we are planning to lodge the application once everything is all done. And nagpunta na rin ako dun sa Via Center in Allegro bldg. in Pasong Tamo Makati City. Duon kami mag hand in ng application.. are you still going through an agent?…and magkanu charge nila? Nag woworry talaga ako baka hindi ma grant ung application namin kasi ung length ng relationship namin hindi pa ganun katagal, but he got all needed documents naman, and he said sure naman siya na ma grant ung PMV, pero worried pa rin talaga ako…hehe..sige text kita….anu name mo sa facebook?

      1. halfblood28 Avatar
        halfblood28

        Hi Reslyn and Mhay, i think you two will try a 3 months TV first kasi kung pabaka-bakasyon lang pagkikita nyu the visa case officer will doubt about the relationship status nyu if its genuine or not…kasi di pa kayo nagsasama ng matagal especially you Reslyn first time nyu pa lang magkikita sa 24th of September so medyo mahirap nila paniwalaan na yung relationship nyu is genuine…sayang din yung gastos nyu and time of waiting if ever but if u wanted to take risk then go pero karamihan sa nag-aapply ng PR visa nagtotourist muna sila b4 sila mag apply eventhough nga nag tourist yung iba at di pa ganun katagal yung relationship nila nadedeny pa din…Just an advice girls ๐Ÿ™‚

        Goodluck na din!

      2. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Thank you Ms. Halfblood for your advice, I’ll take it into considerations. Sinabi ko na po sa Fiance ko kagabi na mag 3 months TV nalang muna ako but he said PMV na agad, kaya naman daw niya e-convince ung CO na genuine ung relationship namin thru letter writing and besides he is old enough naman daw and kaya naman niya ako supurtahan…Sa ngayon po confuse talaga ako..ung application namin for PMV and all supporting documents ay ready na lahat, so sabi niya sayang naman daw kung mag TV lang ako…Need po talaga ako ng enlightenment and guidance as of the moment….and thank you so much for your advice…!

      3. emma Avatar
        emma

        Hello Reslyn, kumusta ka? pwidi kana man mag apply ng fiancee visa kasi nagmet na kau in person!ma grant visa mo niyan basta kumplito kau ng requirments, babasihan nman dyn ng case officer kung tlgang genuine relationship niyo,,at tingnan mo sa site ng australian embassy about sa fiancee visa,,,,,,, requirments,, piro kung okay naman sa fiancee mo apply kana lng muna ng 3 months tv,,,, paghalimbawa ma grant tv mo, pwidi kana apply ng ibang visa like fiancee visa.just be patient,,, :):) have a bless sunday,,,, i hope these info makatulong sau

      4. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        Hello po ..anyone could help me with my problems.. I am planning to lodge a 3 months TV, Panu ko po gagawin ung intent letter ko and how will I convinced them na babalik talaga ako dito sa pinas before my visa expires, hindi na po kasi ako nag aaral and hindi na rin ako nag wowork… Anu po isusulat ko dun para maniwala sila na babalik ako?…pwedi na ba ung return ticket as a proof na babalik ako?..thank you!!

      5. Reslyn Avatar
        Reslyn

        pwedi na po ba ung scanned documents from my fiance?..at anu anu po ung needed?..at anu po ung Statutory Declarations, kelangan pa ba un?..