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. eM Avatar
    eM

    Glenda,okay lang ba hindi dumaan sa Agency pag nagaaplay ng tourist visa?

  2. red Avatar
    red

    hi eM,

    i think ung managers check sa australian embassy lng un…

    maski hindi ka na dumaan ng agency, kasi marami naman nag apply ng visa na di dumadaan ng agency… ako di na ako dumaan ng agency, ako na rin nag asikaso sa pag pass ng mga documents ko sa via center…

    syempre nakatulong din ang website na ito…

    basahin mo lng ng mabuti ung forms mo pati ung austalian embassy web and via center web… pati na rin yung previous post dito..

    good luck sa application nyo…

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      thanks Red,alam mo may worry pa ako yung pinadalang bank statement ng sponsor ko hindi latest April 2011 pa. pwede kayang ipresent toh?

      1. suntanned Avatar
        suntanned

        Hi em about sa bank statement ng partner mo. think much better if latest.

  3. Jacquiline Gervacio Avatar
    Jacquiline Gervacio

    Hi there..
    ;)ive got a txt from embassy last night confirming na they’ve got na my documents. i hope and i pray na maging OK ang lhat..;)
    God bless u all!

  4. eM Avatar
    eM

    my isa pa akong worry, yung pinadalang bank statement ng sponsor ko hindi latest April 2011 pa. pwede kayang ipresent toh?

    1. glenda Avatar

      EM, ok lang yan kahit last months pa at least may e sasabmit ang Bf u… pwede pa nga eh kung bank certificate dun u makikita kung ilan talaga pera nya sa bangko…kung ipapakita ya rin sayo???…mmmm

      1. eM Avatar
        eM

        ah okay thanks Glenda, bahala na isusubmit ko bukas kahit last April 2011 bank statement nya.try ko nalng.thank you i will inform you after ko nag lodge ng application.

  5. tanzeel Avatar
    tanzeel

    i have applied for 485 and received acknowledgment letter from aus embacy kindly tell me how much time it take reply me must plz

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      according sa ibang mga post it takes 10 days, ung iba naman 15 days ata

    2. glenda Avatar

      tanzeel family sponsored ka pala…. embassy will call you u naman for confirmation…kasi peak season now.

      1. eM Avatar
        eM

        pumunta nako kaninang umaga mabilis lang ung pag lodge.wait ko result after 9 to 10 days

  6. felicity Avatar
    felicity

    Marif,

    You have to wait an advise from the embassy before you can have your medical check. The embassy will communicate with you after you lodge your application. They will send you an email on how to go about the medical check.

    I applied for a 6 month tourist visa. My case officer advised me through email to undergo chest x-ray. You will be advised to go to clinic authorized by Australian Embassy. The list of panel of doctors can be found in http://www.immi.gov.au

    The cost of chest x-ray is Php1,500.

    Please refer to my reply Nov. 22.

    God bless!

  7. GC Avatar

    hello friends, i need ur responds asap ano ba need na pic and background picture sa application? and tom ba nov 30 meron b holiday sa aus embassy? kasi holiday eto sa atin? same din ba sa embassy? pls let me know am planning to lodge my docs tom pero holiday nagaalangan ako need ko nalang pic dko alam f anong pic? thanks sa lahat… luv u all hope lahat tau mkapass.

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      ung pinass kong picture nung monday ung passport size picture with white background.sumusunod sila sa Philippine Holiday nabasa ko din sa website nila un..

    2. glenda Avatar

      GC.. size of photo is 45mm by 35mm.white background with black collar. sa pagkakaalam ko ay ang sinunsunod nila ang kanilang holidays..

  8. eM Avatar
    eM

    ung nakita ko naman sa iba 2×2 picture with white background din..

  9. eM Avatar
    eM

    Glenda, ano ung tracking number?nakalagay ba un sa receipt na binigay nila?

    1. glenda Avatar

      EM.. di ako dumaan sa via center all i now ang tracking ay galing yan sa call center pag tumanwag ka doon at sila ang magbibigay… anyone can help EM what is tracking number?

      1. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        Tracking number can be found from the acknowledgement receipt issued by the VIA center. It is actually a Record Number. You can use this when you want to know the status of your visa application. At the VIA website there is an icon at the left side which you can click. A pop up will appear and you will be asked to provide your Record number and your birthday.

  10. eM Avatar
    eM

    kinakabahan nako sa magiging result ng application ko though 2 days palang nakakaraan nung ng pass ako. Pwede ba may mag share sa inyo kugn sino ung na refuse ang visa and ano ang reason?.kinakabahan talaga ako.

  11. Lee Avatar
    Lee

    Hi everyone, just want to ask what form do i need get cos im a bit confused My Fiancee and his Parents will be the one who will sponsor me…. Do i need to use FORM 48R?…. hope u can help me guys ill be applying my tourist visa after i receive my passport this coming Dec. 8 2011…. thanks a lot… and GOD BLESS U ALL>..

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      yes you still need 48R form

      1. Lee Avatar
        Lee

        thanks Em, Sana next week maka pag apply na ako,, im very worried talaga …GOD BLESs u always
        By the way ask ko lng guys , ang manager’s check ba isasama sa envelope at kaylangan pa bang ipa photo copy?

  12. gwen Avatar
    gwen

    Hello Guys,
    Ask ko lng po,kc I’m almost ready to lodge my application for tourist visa,pag tumawag po ba ako for appointment sa pick up ng documents ko,,
    1. itatanong ba nila if back in forth ang gusto ko bayaran sa for pick up,,or ako talaga magsabi na ganun yung gusto ko??
    2. yung pgalalagyan po ba ng mga document yung brown envelope lang?Long or short?
    3. yung manager’s cheque po ba,,pwede ba ako mgkuha in advance,hindi po ba yun mag expire,lets say next week pa ako mg lodge?
    4.pag mgpapaappointment ako ba mamili ng oras what time ko gusto ipapick up ang docs.?duty po kc ako sa Hospital,5pm pa matapos,,ask lng po ako advance,para makaprepare ako ng maayos..
    Sana po mabigyan nyo ako advise sa mga queries ko.

    Any reply is highly appreciated..
    Thnks to all ,good luck and God bless

    Gwen

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      yes pwede ka kumuha ng manage’s check in advance, kahit next wekk ka pa mag lolodge

    2. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Gwen,

      1. You can book the courier to pick up and deliver back to your place the docs.
      2. Long brown envelope ang kailangan ng VIA center.
      3. Walang problema kung kukuha ka ng manager’s check in advance.
      4. Mas mabuti siguro kung may taong mag rereceive ng docs mo. You just have to make a letter of authorization para dun sa tatanggap ng docs mo.

      Hope this help.

      1. gwen Avatar
        gwen

        Thank talga dear,,for your info..makakatulong tlga to sa akin para sa pgprepare ng docs. ko,By the way,one more question pa pla,,diba sa form 48R, may isang blank bond paper dun,,nkalagay na intentionally blank,,issali ko ba yun pagsubmit as blank din,,???,yun kc ang sinulatan ng bf ko ng invitation letter nya nung ngpunta sya dito first week of nov.sabi nya ok lng daw yun,,Sana mabigyan nyo po ako advice with regards po dito.

        Thanks,and goodluck to us all.

      2. Marif Avatar

        Hello Felicity! Sa 6 months tourist no,did the embassy request you for medical test? Kasi 6 months din yong aaplayan ko together with my son but its my second time now kong papalarin..At saka kong mag lodge tayo via Courier,do i need to get Managers Check for the payments of my return documents or yong 320 pesos lang ang ating babayaran from air21? Please give me some advice kasi nakalimutan ko kong may manager’s check ba yong sa aking before kasi nag agent ako before..
        I and my son’s visa was payed already..Im looking forward to your reply..Thanks and have a great day!!Please let me know whats the result of your 6 months tourist also..
        Regards,
        Marif

  13. eM Avatar
    eM

    mag se-send be sila ng email kung naapprove ang visa or not?pano ba ma-track ang application?.kinakabahan ako..

  14. eM Avatar
    eM

    Ilang araw ba bago matrack ang application?

  15. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    tracking# is the Record# sa receipt na binigay nila. Kinakabahan din ako cos I lodged my application Nov 15 till now I still dont know if its approved or denied. As soon as meron ng decision from the Case Officer makakareceive ba ako ng email sa kanila?

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      Ba ang tagal naman Anne?ilang araw na yan? hindi ka ba nag follow up?tumawag ka na ba?.Un din ang gusto kong malaman kung mag sesend sila ng email if approve man or denied..Ako kaya?nag lodge ako ng application nung November 28..kung sakali balak kong umalis December 18.baka ma-delay bago ko malaman ung result kagaya nung sayo..kinakabahan na din ako..

  16. eM Avatar
    eM

    thanks felicity,kinakabahan ako sa magiging result. okay check ko nalang ung website. Now alam ko ng ung tracking number.thanks ulit.

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      No worries, eM. Ako din, I’m still waiting for my visa. Pang 23 days na ngayon, 6 months kasi yung request kong stay. Nakaka-stress na minsan 🙂 Pero we have to be positive na ma-ga-grant yung visa natin. Peak month kasi ngayon kaya it takes time, I think.

      God bless to us all!!

      1. eM Avatar
        eM

        ung ni-lodge kong application for 6 weeks visa lang. nag lodge ako nung Novemebr 28 so naghihintay ako ng result ngayon. nakaka stress din syempre iniisip ko kung maaaprove ba or not.lalo na first time kong kumuha ng visa.

      2. Fay Avatar
        Fay

        Hi Felicity, how are you?

        I read some of your comments and i would like to ask some few questions sana..

        U’re applying for a tourist visa 6mos (second attempt) tama ba? ahm ask ko lang, on your first attempt, was it also a 6mos Tourist visa or 3months? then ilang weeks or days inantay mo before u lodged your 6mos (2nd attempt) kase i am currently on a 3mos tourist visa and my and i would like to apply again or i mean ASAP ng 6mos visa pagkauwi ko dyan first week of Feb..

        thank you.. wishing you will have your 6mos Visa GRANTED! 🙂

  17. eM Avatar
    eM

    Thanks Anne sa information..

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi eM,

      Ako din first time ko mag-apply ng tourist visa papuntang OZ. I’m sure mas madaling ma-approve yung application mo kasi less than 3 months lang naman ang stay mo. Let’s just hope for the best eM at samahan din ng prayers.

      1. eM Avatar
        eM

        thanks felicity, inform mo ko pag nalaman mo na ung result nung sayo. Inform din kita pag dumating na result nung sakin. let’s cross finger and I hope na sana lahat tayo makapasa..

  18. felicity Avatar
    felicity

    Hi Marif,

    Good day!

    With regard to your questions,

    1. Yes, the embassy contacted me through email. My case officer sent me a notice that I have to undergo an x-ray. Usually x-ray lang ang required for a 6 month visa. Ida-download mo yung notice para yung ang i-present mo sa clinic.
    2. Yung manager’s check ay para sa Australian Embassy lang na bayad mo sa visa. I think magbabayad ka ng cash sa Air 21 para sa pick- up at delivery ng docs mo. Pero kung nandito ka sa Metro Manila, you could go directly to VIA center to lodge your applications. 600 pesos ang binayaran ko para sa courier nung nag-lodge ako ng application sa VIA center. Wala akong idea kung magkano outside Metro Manila.
    3. Kung bayad na yung visa ng anak mo dalhin mo na lang yung proof of payment pag nag-lodge ka ng application mo.

  19. felicity Avatar
    felicity

    Hi Gwen,

    Yung page na intentionally blank should be included and it should be left blank. Kung nasulatan ni bf mo yung page na yun mag-print ka ulit nung page na yun at isama mo sa 48R form kasi hahanapin yun ng case officer sa VIA center. Yung letter of invitation at ibang documents ang magkakasama. Ilagay mo lahat sa brown envelope. Pa-photocopy mo na rin passport at ibang docs kasi mahal magpa-photo copy sa VIA center 5 pesos each page 🙂

    Cheers!

    1. gwen Avatar
      gwen

      Thank you girl for the good advice,,Best of luck to your application,,hindi parin dumating yung NBI ko,,,inisip ko,,hindi ko kna lng kya isama ang NBI ko,,nkakapgpadelay ng pgprocess ko,,:)

      1. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        Gwen,

        Hintayin mo na lang yung NBI kasi hahanapin din sayo ng case officer pag nag lodge ka ng application. Isa sa mga requirements ang NBI clearance. Kukunin kasi ng embassy at immigration yung mga details like your fingerprints at facial image. Ilalagay nila ito sa files nila at gagamitin ito for reference. Kung mababasa mo dun sa page 14 ng 48R form may nakasaad dun sa declaration and consent.

        Mas mabuti na na complete ang documents kasi pag hindi, yun ang magiging dahilan ng pagka-delay ng application mo. Remember may kasabihan na “Patience is a virtue.”

        Kaka-check ko lang ng status ng application ko through VIA center tracking, still processing pa rin daw ang papers ko. Cheer up, Gwen, everything will turn out fine.

        God bless us all!

  20. Marif Avatar

    Good evening sa lahat! I want to know before i lodge my documents via center i know that i need to pay to pick up my documents pero kailangan ko bang magbayad para sa return documents ko?

    1. San ba ako magbabayad nang Managers Check at magkaano??
    2. Para san ba yong Managers check?

    Yong Manager’s Check ba is for the payment for my return documents after lodging??
    Please i need your advice…Thank u.

    Marif

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      you need to purchase manager’s check kung saan banko ba may account. Kuha ka ng manager’s check before ka mag lodge ng application. hindi sila tumatanggap ng cash sa embassy. sabihin mo mag purchase ka ng manager’s check made payable to the Australian embassy. ung bayad sa handling fee sa embassy na babayaran un.

      1. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        Marif,

        1. Ang manager’s check ay mabibili sa bangko kung saan ka merong account o kahit saang bangko na nag i-issue ng manager’s check. Bibili ka at sabihin mo na ang halaga ay 5,300 pesos at payable sa Australian Embassy. Itong manager’s check ay pambayad mo sa Visa application mo dahil hindi tumatanggap ang VIA center ng cash.
        2. Pag nag lodge ka na ng application, sasabihin sayo ng case officer dun sa VIA center na kailangan mo ulit magbayad pero para sa Handling fee. Ito na yung bayad sa pagdeliver ng documents mo sa address na ibibigay mo sa kanila. 600 pesos cash ang amount. Dalawa ang receipt na ii-issue sayo, isa para sa bayad mo sa visa at isa para dun sa courier.

        Hope this help.

  21. gwen Avatar
    gwen

    Hi Felicity,
    Yes patience is a virtue never in a man.always in a woman,,!!!hahahha,,just kidding,,Thank you girl for such a good advice..ok I will take your word for that,,I will wait for my NBI n lng,,bka sa January na lng ako mglodge.kc parang lalo pa madelayed yung result,malapit na xmas kc,,anyway sa April ko pa nman gmitin yung visa,after our school break.
    Best of luck to your application..:)

    Gwen

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Gwen, Marif and eM,

      I received an SMS today from the embassy and Air 21 that my passport and documents were dispatched for delivery.

      After 24 working days, my visa was granted December 1 and delivered today by Air 21.

      Thanks to Nina for this very helpful site. More power to you Nina and congratulations for being the finalist in Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards.

      1. eM Avatar
        eM

        wow, congrats sayo, kelan ang alis mo nyan?6 months ka mag stay dun wow enjoy. I’m expecting na I will know the result probably next week pa. It’s okay to wait now and I hope it will be okay..

      2. Marif Avatar

        Felicity,
        Wow! Congrats felicity!! Your very lucky that you can celebrate Christmas & New Year with your Bf!! Me,im sad because suppose to be before Christmas were already in Melbourne but til now im still on the process for my papers and the back up doocuments was very delayed due to a busy post..And i was worried also because i have a Goiter and i am afraid that if the medical examination can detect..Does is it ok even if i have a goiter! Chest X-ray can detect if what’s wrong on my neck? Because i’ve known this a while ago and i am confused if thats the only reason they will refuse my papers after all this…
        Please i need your advice too!!!
        more power to you and have a safe trip to Oz!!!
        Marif

  22. felicity Avatar
    felicity

    Hi eM,

    Thanks for the greetings. I will be leaving December 22. Baka di naman ako umabot ng 6 months dun kasi I need to be back before the school starts in June.

    I hope you get your visa soon.

    Cheers!

    1. gwen Avatar
      gwen

      Hi Girl,
      Wow,,Good on yah!!congratulation!!!:)I’m sure,very memorable na naman xmas mo with you Bf,,,:).happy for you girl…san b kau sa Oz?sino sa inyo ang papuntang western Oz,sa perth,malay nyo,,mgkita tayo dun,one day,,:)mas maganda kc if may kapwa pinay na kakilala,,mas masaya,,hehehe

      1. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        Thanks, Gwen.

  23. liz Avatar
    liz

    hi felicity,

    hindi ko po makita yung record number s receipt from via center. i lodged my application on nov 22. meron lang po is OR number which did not work. nakaindicate po ba yung word na tracking or record number s receipt? appreciate your help. thank you.

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      Tracking number is ung Record number daw according sa mga nag submit na dati ng application..

      1. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        Hi Liz,

        Tama si eM, Record number ang tracking number. Nandun yun sa Acknowledgment Receipt. Check mo ulit. Nakasulat dun “Record Number” nasa bandang gitna.

      2. liz Avatar
        liz

        thanks em and felicity.

        walang record number s receipt provided. i personally went to the via centre in makati pero s receipt it says, piasi inc, tas my name, or#, 1 handling fee-lodgment pay na 600, tas s end, this serves as your official receipt, for comments and suggestions, please email inquiry@piasi.com.

        could it also be because yung VAC ko was paid in oz? i checked the receipt sent to me via email pero receipt number at BP number lang din ang nandoon.

        ung record number ba po is alphanumeric, all numbers, or all letters and ilang digits sya?

        sensya na po ang kulit..wala tlgng word na record number s receipt ko..if wala p rin po akong mareceive na feedback from the embassy at the end of this week, i’ll give them a ring and ask na rin for the tracking number..thanks as always for all your help especially to nina for this wonderful blog. very helpful.

        cheers! 🙂

    2. eM Avatar
      eM

      ung record number or tracking number ko is all number walang letters, ewan ko lang sa ibang applicant kung my letters ung record number nila. better mag call ka sa embassy and ask about it..explain them na hindi mo alam kung san makikita ung tracking number sa receipt mo.

  24. anne Avatar
    anne

    hi felicity can i ask what are the requirements you passed in your 6 months tourist visa?

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Anne,

      I submitted the following:

      1. Passport
      2. Completed 48R application form
      3. 2 pieces passport size photo white background
      4. Statutory declaration from my sponsor
      5. Invitation letter from my sponsor
      6. Current Income Tax Return of my sponsor
      7. 6 months Payslip of my sponsor
      8. Utility bills of my sponsor
      9. Phone bills of my sponsor
      10.Cards sent to me by my sponsor like Christmas cards, birthday cards
      11.emails, chats
      12. NBI clearance
      13. Birth certificate
      14. Certificate of employment, Approved leave of absence, payslip, current Income Tax Return and bank certificate
      13. photos of me and my sponsor when he came over last year.
      14. Photocopy of my sponsor’s passport

      I submitted these documents in a long brown envelope, together with the payment for visa (which is in Manager’s check) and handling fee.

    2. anne Avatar
      anne

      thanks felicity :)(

  25. gwen Avatar
    gwen

    Hi Everyone,
    Here I am again,ask ko lng po,kc a confused,if yung form 48R,if kailangan ko ba isubmit lahat,from page 1 to page 14??or page 6 to 14 lng???And another question ko,if ok lng kaya na sa school ko na lng iadress instead sa house ang pick up ng docs ko,kc baka wala tao sa house pg pick up nila..
    Any reply is highly appreciated.

    Have a blessed sunday everyone..

    Cheers,
    Gwen

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      isubmit mo lahat from page 1 to 14, sila naman ang mag tatanggal ng ibang page dun.ganun din ung ginawa sa form ko. ung about sa address naman mas maganda sa bahay ung address, I suggest na sabihin mo sa kasama mo sa bahay na kahit isa may maiwan sa bahay in case dumating ung doc mo.. dapat lagi mayn tao kahit isa lang. kung sa iskul kase, what if dumating docs mo ng saturday?

      1. gwen Avatar
        gwen

        Hi Em,
        Thank you sa advice,ok,,I will take your word for that..Good luck sa application mo,,lets pray n sana,,maaprove,and dumating na visa mo this coming week…:):):)

        Cheers,
        Gwen

  26. belleS Avatar
    belleS

    Hello there guys! Im thinking of applying for an Australian visa too. I just wanted to surprise my husband… as a gift. But unfortunately all my documents are still in my maiden name like passport, IDs etc. So i dont know what to do. AM i suppose to use my maiden name or married name sa application. Im thinking of using an agency pero after reading all your posts baka puwedeng ako na lang ang mag lodge ng application ko without the use of an agency. Please help me. I wanted to be in aussie by february or march. What shall i do first? thanks 🙂

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Belles,

      I suggest you use your maiden name.

    2. Fay Avatar
      Fay

      hi Belle, how’s your visa application?

      if u think on going through a consultancy, i highly recommend Ausphil.. kase compared to other consultancy, mura lng service fee nila. 5k. then 2 gives pa. downpayment upon submitting your docs, then the full payment pag granted na visa mo, and i assure you na maga-grant. kase me and my friends na nkilala ko dito sa JW who went through ausphil ay granted.. 🙂

      but if you are that confident enough about your docs and all, i think better pa rin to lodge directly by yourself.. ako kase first time ko non and i wasnt that confident and i didnt have much time so i went through a consultancy.

      good luck to you Belle.. 🙂

  27. felicity Avatar
    felicity

    Hi Marif,

    Kung 6 months ka lang mag-stay sa OZ, chest x-ray lang ang kailangan. Chest lang ang kukunan nila ng x-ray kaya do not worry. Pag may notice ka na from the embassy saka ka pa lang magpa-pa chest x-ray. Dun sa clinic may form ka na sasagutan about your medical history. Wala akong matandaan na tanong about sa goiter. Magkakaproblema ka lang kung may history ka ng Tuberculosis (TB). Kasi yung kasabay ko di nakapasa, nakitaan siya ng scar sa lungs. May history kasi siya ng TB five years ago. Pag ganun ang case kailangan magpa certify pa sa isang specialist na wala na nga yung TB. Ang sakit sa goiter ay di naman nakakahawa.

  28. kent Avatar

    hi also also lodged my 676 tourist visa application (6 months) last nov 4 (and received by embassy on nov 8). i am still waiting for the results. wow ang tagal. i received my medical request on nov 22 and the day after did my medical and availed of the e-health. how long will you usually get visa decision after you submit your medical results? any experience? thanks
    –kent

    1. anne Avatar
      anne

      hi kent.,may i know what the requirements u passed in your 6 months tourist visa…?

      1. kent Avatar

        the usual as required by the embassy… bank statement, NBI clearance, authenticated copies of birth cert, passport, i also attached other pertinent documents that would justify my stay in aus (my invitation letter and statutory declaration from a person who will support me there, and her financial proof)…

    2. anne Avatar
      anne

      bf u ba sponsor u,what documents pinasa ng sponsor u?

    3. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Kent,

      I had my x-ray Nov 23 and my visa was granted Dec 1.

      1. kent Avatar

        hi anne: my partner actually. Im going to OZ kasi dun ipapanganak baby namin. proof na buntis sya (medical records etc), sponsorphip letter, statutory dec, employment cert, payslip, these are all stamped by the justice of peace.

      2. kent Avatar

        hi felicity,

        i had mine nov 23 din… e-health pa… pero im still waiting for the VISA until now. ang mahal pa naman mag follow up sa hotline. he he he

        unti now wala pa eh…. baka madami lang siguro aappications na pino process…

        by the way, did the embassy acknowledge kung na receive nila yung x-ray results mo? baka kasi im thinking hindi nila natanggap yung x-ray results…

        but they should as e-health yun and sa st. lukes pa… so unlikely na hindi nila na receive….

        did the embassy text you once your VISA/passport is dispatched by the courier?

        thanks,
        kennt

      3. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        Hi Kent,

        I lodged my application October 25th. I was advise to have an x-ray after 14 days, then my visa was granted December 1st. It took more than a month.

        The embassy will never disclose to you the result of your x-ray. I reckon this only happens when they see a scar on your lungs, that is if you have a history of tuberculosis. If they see something they will send you an SMS to report again to the clinic to verify it.

        Yes, I received an SMS from embassy that my passport and documents were dispatched to the courier for delivery. Air21 did the same too.

        I’m sure your visa will be granted as well.

        Cheers!

  29. Ruby Avatar
    Ruby

    Ask ko lang po,

    Gano katagal ka makakatanggap ng Confirmation Email pag nagsubmit ka na ng Application?

    1. mich Avatar
      mich

      ruby
      once na nareceive na ng embassy yun document mo . mag eemail na sila seo ,,

      1. kent Avatar

        i lodged mine now 4. nov 8 natanggap ng embassy… then nov 22 nakatanggap ako ng health check request…

        pero wala pa din results ng VISA app naghihintay pa eh…

  30. anne Avatar
    anne

    what docs.sinubmit ng sponsor u,,may iknow

  31. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    yehey. i got my visa yesterday. kinabahan ako kc more than 10 days. meron ba saten dito na nadeny?

    1. ivy Avatar
      ivy

      hi anne.congrats!im still waiting for my visa,hopefully a granted one.i lodged it nov17,the embassy got it by the 21st..im kinda hoping tomorrow or anytime this week,makuha ko na din ung akin..anu2 docs pinasa mo?

    2. ivy Avatar
      ivy

      …and also,what time did u get the text that they are coming and when did they come?just to give me an idea on what time they are going to text me..?i assumed,granted visa mo,right?kelan alis mo?

    3. eM Avatar
      eM

      Nakareceive ka ba ng text message kung kelan madedeliver ung visa mo? ininform ka ba nila sa txt or email kung nagrant ang visa mo or not?

      1. Anne Avatar
        Anne

        yeah I got a txt message from Air21. di nila sinabi if its approved or not kaya surprise hehehe

      2. gwen Avatar
        gwen

        Kumusta Em,dumating na ba visa mO?::)

      3. eM Avatar
        eM

        hello Gwen,
        hindi ko pa nareceive ung saken, I hope everything will be okay.naghihintay, baka next week pa.

      4. eM Avatar
        eM

        hello, Gwen, felicity and Anne,

        I receive my visa today, Thanks sa lahat. After 10 working days na receive ko din. Im so happy. thanks din sa website na ito. Ask ko lang pano ba mag pa book? ano ang cheapest Airlines? wala ako credit card so pano ba ako makakapag book?

  32. Jacquiline Gervacio Avatar
    Jacquiline Gervacio

    Sana ma-approve lhat ng visa ntin;) Pang-11th day na ngayon ng visa q sa embassy…
    GOOD LUCK GUYS!!

    GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

    This is a great site for us!

  33. Fay Avatar
    Fay

    Hi everyone..yea.. this site is very helpful for us. I’m here in OZ right now for a 3mos Tourist visa..

    I am just wondering and would like to know if there is a required number of weeks or months before we can apply for another visa. I mean, i will depart here kase first week of Feb, so my bf wants me to go back here ASAP and would like me to apply for another visa(either 6mos tourist visa or fiance visa).. I would like to know sana kung possible ba na pwede ako mag apply agad pagdating ko sa pinas. like after a week, pwede na kaya yun?

    Thank you and i wish everyone a GRANTED visa.. 🙂

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Fay,

      I’m good and thanks for your message.

      It’s my first time to apply for a tourist visa to Oz. I requested for a 6 month stay and it was granted. I’m flying to Perth this month.

      As to your query on how long should you apply for a visa again. The policy is that you have to return to your home country when your visa expires and apply again if there is a need to go back to Australia.

      I hope you are enjoying your stay there. Merry Christmas!

      Cheers,

      Felicity

      1. gwen Avatar
        gwen

        Hi Felicity,
        Sa Perth k din pla,,,:),,parehas tau ng destination,,:0),,sana mgkita tau dun one day,,heheheh,,If God’s will,,wla pa NBI ko,tagal n pla mkuha result ngaun pghit ka,,di kgya dati,

    2. nina Avatar

      As far as I know, you can apply for a visa again after you come back to the Philippines

      1. Fay Avatar
        Fay

        Thank you Ms. Nina and Felicity.. 🙂

        so i think, after a week or 2 maglodge na ulet ako ng bago.. 🙂

        good luck to all of us!

  34. Fay Avatar
    Fay

    Kent and Felicity,

    Hi.. 🙂

    i just wanna know if how many days after before they will notify you to undergo xray? im planning to apply for 6mos TV kase pagkaexpire ng 3mos ko..(pagbalik ko dyan..)

    thank you.. San pala destination nio dito? 🙂

    Let’s all celebrate the 2011 christmas in summer! 😛

    1. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Fay,

      I received the notification to have an x-ray after 14 working days.

      1. Fay Avatar
        Fay

        aww. so medyo matagal yung process for 6mos TV? kase for 3mos 3-10 working days, right? tagal nmn non.. hehe..tapos pagkatapos nung xray mo, ilang days bago mo nlman o dumating sayo passport/visa mo?

        Thanks girl.. add mo nmn ako sa FB. https://www.facebook.com/yafinel

        thanks.. 🙂

    2. kent Avatar

      hi. i receive mine 14 days after..

    3. kent Avatar

      hi, i am going to be in adelaide south australia

      1. felicity Avatar
        felicity

        That’s cool, Kent.

    4. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      Hi Fay! I’m planning to apply for 3 months tourist visa. May I know what are the requirements you submitted and how soon did you get the result. Looking forward for your reply.

      Thank you!

  35. Lee Avatar
    Lee

    Hi everyone Ask ko lng isasama ba sa envelop young manager’s check and kaylangan pa bang e photocopy?

    feel free to reply please guys i really need your help…Thanks AND GOD BLESS U ALL … sana ma approve young visa nyo … want to apply mine maybe next week…LORD HELP US….

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      i paphoto copy mo na para sure. pero ung original ung ilagay mo sa envelop. Ako kase pumunta sa embassy para mag pass. kung papapick up mo docs mo, ewan ko kung pano ung pag pass dun..

      1. Lee Avatar
        Lee

        ok po thanks ng marami,,, sana my makasagot ng tanong ko po… 🙂

  36. ivy Avatar
    ivy

    YES!!THANK GOD,i just got my granted visa today..thanks to everybody,most especially miss Nina,this site has been very helpful,and it gave me confidence to get through with it..GOODLUCK to all! 😀

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      Ivy, Ilang working days ung process nung sayo? nakareceive ka ba ng txt from embassy kung kelan mo marereceive ung visa mo?or kung malapit na nila ipadala visa mo nag txt ba sila?

      1. Lee Avatar
        Lee

        hi ask ko lng po ang manager’s check ba isasama sa envelop pag pasa mo ng application? and need ba e photo copy?thanks

      2. ivy Avatar
        ivy

        hi em..nov17 xa pinick up,nov21 dumating sa embassy.today was the 13th working day,kasama holiday nung nov30,bale 14days..and yes,they texted me early this am that they are going to deliver my docs today..both from air21 and the embassy..kelan ka naglodge?

      3. eM Avatar
        eM

        nag lodge ako nung November 28. start bale nov 29. kelan ko kaya marereceive ung saken. hay kinakabahan ako.

      4. ivy Avatar
        ivy

        nov29 ba dumating sa embassy?magtxt cla sayo db kung nasa emba na ung papers mo,dun plang magstart ang processing..mine took 14working days (with nov30 holiday).mejo matagal din kaya nakakakaba tlga..cguro sayo,estimation lang,dec18-20 pa..ok lang nman matagal,importante granted.pray ka lang,Em.. 🙂

      5. eM Avatar
        eM

        oo nareceive ng embassy nov 29,ung nilodge kong application for 6 weeks lang sa OZ. supposedly December 18 ung entry ko sa OZ..

      6. eM Avatar
        eM

        oo isasama un sa envelope ung original nung manaer’s check, Ipa photo copy mo para may copy ka.

  37. gwen Avatar
    gwen

    Hi Lee,
    Ang alam ko,need mo tlga isama sa envelope mo ang manager’s check,kc yn ang pambyad mo sa processing fee ng visa mo,dapat nka pangalan yn sa australian embassy,sila na mgpaencash nyan,yung xerox,pwede mo din yn ipaxerox,para may copy ka sa lhat ng docs.na isasubmit mo,just incase of any lost,may proof ka sa mga pinasa mo na docs…Sana makatulong sau advice ko..:)Good luck Girl sa application mo..

    Cheers,
    Gwen

    1. Lee Avatar
      Lee

      Hi Gwen thanks talaga i appreciate a lot… na approve na ba visa mo?
      Take care always and keep smiling…:)

      1. gwen Avatar
        gwen

        hello Lee,
        hindi p za,,kc di pa aq nglodge,sa January pa,,sa April ko pa nman gmitin ang visa,,hindi pa kc dumating NBI ko,

  38. kent Avatar

    wow! congrats sa mga nakakuha na ng approved visa… im still waiting for my visa (6-months), i lodged it nov 4 hanggang ngayon wala pa… heheh tumataas na pamasahe nearing dec 25… hehehehe

    1. ivy Avatar
      ivy

      hehe..tama,halos everyday pataas ng pataas..mejo matagal tlga kpag 6mons..meron umabot ng 24working days..so,thats like one and a half months..pray lang,Kent..importante granted.. 🙂

      1. kent Avatar

        Thanks ivy…. yeah i keep praying that it will arrive soon before Christmas as I want to celebrate Christmas with them…

      2. eM Avatar
        eM

        Hello,
        Ivy granted ang visa ko after 10 working days.thanks sa lahat and sa blog na toh..pano pa book ng ticket. wala akong credit card so pano papa book? ano ang chepest Airline?thanks again..

  39. Fay Avatar
    Fay

    Hi everyone..:)

    Share ko lang yung experience ko sa quarantine area sa Sydney.. 😛

    Mnl-Syd kase destination ko, so para makalabas ka ng airport, dadaan ng immig diba, then sa plane, prior na magland, may bnbgay na forms to fill up and present to immig.. so may part dun to declare item na dinala mo..

    so ako, since may dala ako na gamot (pills, biogesic, neozep,bioflu) dineclare ko, then since diba mashado sila mahigpit sa mga items na dadalhin, and i wasnt sure kung allowed yung bag na ratan (pasalubong ko sa mum ni bf) dineclare ko rin..

    Deym! nung nasa Sydney na ako, nakita ng officer yung form ko, dinala agad ako sa quarantine area and guess what? they were like 4-5 officers who inspected my luggage and all.. at ang tagal ko dun.. pati wallet ko kinalkal.. tapos knabahan ako kase may dala ako pointed metal objects (manicure set) at diko dineclare.. buti di ako nahuli.. lol..

    andami tanong.. as in kakabahan ka dun, yung feeling na pwede ka pabalikin sa pinas.. diko na nga alam kung sino sa knila uunahin ko sagutin non.. lol..

    thank God, after 15-20minutes ok na.. yun nga lang, sobrang gulo na ng maleta ko.. kainis..

    ayun..goodluck sainyo at ingat sa byahe.. summer na dito, ang taas ng araw pero ang lamig pa rin ng hangin.. sa mga girls, pagupit o rebond na kayo dyan, manicure/pedicure kase ang mahal dito.. 😛

    buti nlng may JW, we all get to know and help each other.. 🙂 Thanks Ms. Nina..

    1. ivy Avatar
      ivy

      uh oh..plan ko pa nman din sana magdala ng small rattan bag for my bf’s sister,kaso dna lang..hehe..now i would have to think whats best pasalubong i can give them (the dad too),na philippine made..hmmmm..mejo scary nga yang experience mo,Fay,ayoko ata ma-encounter yan.. 😀 glad u still got in..i’ll be on adelaide on the 17th.. 🙂

    2. felicity Avatar
      felicity

      Hi Fay,

      My visa was granted December 1, five working days after my x-ray. It took some time, maybe due to the bulk of the applications lodged at VIA center.

      1. kent Avatar

        wow mabilis….. great!

    3. glenda Avatar

      Hi miss “wagga wagga” Fay, to all guys who wish to bring manicure sets it is okay.. they have no interest on it…and if they ask about money..tell them i have a card i have sufficient amount on my account and my boyfriend is waiting outside ganun lang as a tip… don’t fell nervous… miss you Fay… it’s my time to Shine today… Fly high to Down Under!!!

      1. Fay Avatar
        Fay

        Hi Ivy,it’s okay to bring ratan bag.. option mo na rin kung declare mo o hindi..haha ako kase dineclare ko.. pero one of my friends n naka 3x balik na sa OZ, dina raw niya dinedeclare mga bags na dala niya.. ang mahalaga nmn dun is well made yung bag.. i mean walang holes where termites or ano na kase tawag sa mga insects na yun?? ah watever!! hahaha.. hey guys, add me on FB and i’ll add you in our AUS-FIL group.. all the members there ay galing dito sa JW.. 🙂

        btw, yung iba pa nga, they bring Tanduay Rum pa as pasalubong to their bf or bf’s friends.. kahit di na rin ideclare.. i didnt bring one kase i was afraid baka mabasag lang.. lol.. 🙂

        Glenda: haha wowness! congrats girl.. hope to see u here.. 😛

  40. saima Avatar
    saima

    hi dear i have applied for spouse visa nd received acknowledgment letter from aus embacy on 14th of November how much it take time to assign case officer and medical i feel very lonely without my husband my life is mean less just wait and wait in my life any one please tell me how much it take time to give me visa kindly reply me must

    1. kent Avatar

      for a spouse visa, i think its 9 months to 1 year… permanent na kasi yun

      1. jaye Avatar
        jaye

        hi marina,i will lodge my fiance visa this coming january,I will asked if nagpasa ka ng payslip or bank statement ng bf u,,Thanks and regards

      2. jaye Avatar
        jaye

        HI xeelaH,
        ask ko lang kung nagpasa ka ng bank statement ng bf u ?congratz ang bilis maaprove ng fiance visa u

    2. xeelah Avatar
      xeelah

      Hi Saima!

      Last September 23, 2011, I’ve submitted my prospective marriage (fiance) visa application here in the VIA Centre Cebu. The following Monday, September 26, 2011, I’ve received a confirmation from the embassy that they’ve received my documents. Just yesterday, December 9, 2011, I’ve received an e-mail from the Australian Embassy in Manila informing me of my visa grant. It took approximately 11 weeks for them to process and approve my application.

      I’m not sure if it works the same as your spousal visa application but I think that it would help if you’ll submit a complete application. Don’t wait for the case officer to tell you to submit this and that documents. Include all the stuff needed in one go.. in that way, they won’t have to contact you for additional documents to be submitted and they can decide on your application right away.

      What I did on my end is I’ve gathered and submitted everything listed on the checklist:
      e.g.
      *passports (my actual passport not just the photocopy)
      *statutory declarations of 2 australian citizens (form 888)
      *history of our relationship (one from me and the other from my partner)
      *NBI clearance
      *single status certificate (for my partner) and my CENOMAR
      *employment certificates
      *australian citizenship grant certificate of my partner
      *evidences of our relationship like pictures together, itineraries, boarding passes and screenshots of our skype sessions
      *birth certificate
      * including the receipt of my medical check-up, ’cause I did mine before I’ve submitted my actual application (this, however is not applicable in your case since the embassy has a new policy for health checks. you need to wait for them to contact you and give you a “health ID number” before you can proceed with the health check.)

      these are just some of the documents I’ve handed in together with my application. What you need to do now is to wait for your officer to give you the go signal so you can have your medical. You can also check this website if you want to know what are the applications being process by the embassy on a specific timeline:

      http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/visa_processing_infopage.html

      this website updates weekly or every 10 days (depends). so you need to check on it regularly. Although this site is not as accurate with regard to the actual applications being processed, but this is the closest thing you have into knowing when to expect an e-mail from an officer.

      patience is a virtue Girl.. I wish you luck on your application.. 😀

      And to everyone in this website… thank you very much for being helpful… I’ve just recently process the tourist VISA of my grandparents, and we’ve just received their passport with an approved VISA stamped on it… This forum has helped us a lot into knowing what we ought to do.. so again thank you guys (especially miss Nina)! you’ve been very kind! 😀

      1. Fay Avatar
        Fay

        Hi Xeelah.. WOW!! andali ng process sayo..

        btw, what is Cenomar?
        and about sa statutory declarations of 2 OZ citizens.. what do u mean? please help me on this kase i plan to apply for a fiance visa too pagkauwi ko dyan. thank you Xeelah..:)

      2. Jacky Avatar
        Jacky

        After, how many days before dey notify u for an interview?
        CONGRATZ;)

    3. jaye Avatar
      jaye

      and nagpasa ka ba ng sinasabi nila na letter of married celebrant

      1. xeelah Avatar
        xeelah

        yes, i’ve included the letter of the marriage celebrant informing the department nga naka fill-up na ang fiance ko ng NOIM (notice for intended marriage), including ang date ng wedding namin…

        jaye, nag submit rin ako ng bank statement ng bf ko as proof that he has enough money to pay for my expenses… Di nga masyadong malaki yung nasa banko niya eh kase kaka graduate lang ng college… but he has 2 casual jobs…

        let me just tell you though that what’s more important than the bank statement is yung certificate of employment ng sponsor mo if working.. or certificate ng business niya if he has his own business… 😀 just to ensure the department na kaya ka niyang tustusan one you’re there.. 😀

      2. marina Avatar
        marina

        yes, i’ve included the letter of the marriage celebrant informing the department nga naka fill-up na ang fiance ko ng NOIM (notice for intended marriage), including ang date ng wedding namin…

        jaye, nag submit rin ako ng bank statement ng bf ko as proof that he has enough money to pay for my expenses… Di nga masyadong malaki yung nasa banko niya eh kase kaka graduate lang ng college… but he has 2 casual jobs…

        let me just tell you though that what’s more important than the bank statement is yung certificate of employment ng sponsor mo if working.. or certificate ng business niya if he has his own business… just to ensure the department na kaya ka niyang tustusan one you’re there..

      3. marina Avatar
        marina

        @jaye:

        sorry pala, got you guys confused, ako rin yung xeelah.. nalimutan ko kasi yung first e-mail ko na ginamit… second name ko ung xeelah eh.. :)) nag reply na pala ako sa baba regarding dun sa question mo.. :))

        salamat pala.. kala ko nga mamatagalan pa bago ma approve ang visa ko eh… kasi sabi 6-9 weeks daw.. i’ll be leaving this february 27 for melbourne.. sana magkita tayo sa aus! 😀

      4. jaye Avatar
        jaye

        ah kala ko hindi ka nagsubmit ng noims kasi walang nakalagay sa taas ung pinasa u at requirements ng bf u

      5. marina Avatar
        marina

        yung nakalagay dun sa taas, partial list of documents lang yun.. 😀 if you need to ask questions sa VISA mo, you can ask me here… i will also try to answer as much as i can base na rin sa experience ko.. 😀

      6. jaye Avatar
        jaye

        pwede pakilagay lahat ng docus na pinasa u,,:),i dont have letter of married celebrant and singleness certificate nia,,
        thank u”

      7. marina Avatar
        marina

        @jaye:
        eto lahat ng pinasa kung documents:

        *form 47 SP and form 40SP
        *receipt of the VISA payment ’cause my fiance paid it in Australia which i suggest you do the same kase mas makaka save ka pag bf mo magbabayad dun sa Aus.. just let him send you a copy of the receipt thru e-mail
        *birth certificate of me and my fiance
        *a certified copy of my fiance’s australian passport
        *a certified copy of my fiance’s certificate of australian citizenship
        *a certified copy of my fiance’s tax assessment notice for 2011
        *a certified copy of his tax group certificate
        *a copy of his employment certificate from both of his employers
        *my passport, including my old passport to let them see the immigration stamp on my old one to prove that I’ve traveled with my boyfriend overseas
        *my NSO birth certificate
        *2 pictures of my fiance and 4 pictures of me (passport size)
        *pictures together when we met last February and after he visited me last June-July
        *Letter from our marriage celebrant detailing that we have arranged the date of our wedding and a Notice of Intended Marriage has been filled up
        *2 really cheesy 4-paged history of our relationship (one from me and the other from my partner)
        *2 statutory declarations from 2 australian citizens (his mom and dad) who serve as witnesses of our relationship. they’ve filled up form 888. and attached a copy of their certificate of australian citizenship.
        *screenshots of my e-mail inbox showing all his e-mails from April-present
        *screenshot of our skype sessions
        *screenshot of my facebook inbox showing our personal messages
        *a printed copy of our Blackberry Messenger conversations (with translations – which i personally did LOL.. We need translations to some of our documents ’cause most of the time, we talk in bisaya)
        *original and photocopy of our boarding passes and itineraries of our travels together
        *certificate of employment of both his parents since we’ll still be living with them for the time being
        *certified copy of both his parent’s passport
        *my NBI clearance
        *my CENOMAR
        *my fiance’s Single Status Certificate / CENOMAR
        *receipt of my medical/health check from the embassy’s nominated doctor (i did mine before I’ve submitted the application, cause during that time, you can still do that, but you can’t do something like that right now, ’cause the embassy has changed it’s health check policy)
        *and a printed copy of a money transfer receipt from him to my bank account.

        i hope this helps.. 😀

      8. jaye Avatar
        jaye

        thank you,,,it would help a lot 🙂

      9. nej Avatar
        nej

        Hi marina good evening .. meri x mas and happy new year in advance.. ask lang po sana aq..yung mga documents nanag bf mu,saan ba nya e send,thru email lang bah tsaka ikaw nalang yung nag print..? yung 48r mu,pina print mu lang ba tru website..? xenxia kana hah.. first time ko pa kasi eh.. nga pala wla ako bank statement,ok lang ba kaya yun..? kasi plano namin nang bf ko this coming march aq pumunta doon.. pls naman marina mag reply ka.. pakisabi na rin kung anu anu bah yung mga documents.. salamat talaga.. God Bless

      10. marina Avatar
        marina

        @nej:

        sorry tagal ako nag reply ah.. >.< di ko kasi agad nabasa yung message mo… yung akin eh thru registered post… took me like 2 weeks bago ko na receive… pinuntahan ko talaga sa post office para ipa check kung dumating na…

        kung gusto mo, mag courier service nalang kayo, para mas madali… kaso mas mahal nga lang.. but if you're willing to spend a few more bucks, then i suggest you do courier service… 😀

  41. marina Avatar
    marina

    Happy for you girl! Congratulations…! Anong VISA pala inapply nung grandparents mo? tourist bah? 😀

    1. GC Avatar

      pls i need ur help i applied for tourist visa for 3months d ako naipasa un NSO dhil kinuha ng DFA impt b yun? thanks…

      1. kent Avatar

        i think its important… i did not submit the original. I just submitted the certified true copy of the original NSO authenticated birth cert.

      2. eM Avatar
        eM

        ang alam ko importante un, pero ung iba kulang din naman ang mga documents kahit naman ako, hindi pa nga latest bank account nabigay ko.bahala na have faith nalang

  42. saima Avatar
    saima

    but my visa is 485 temperory residancy how much t take time

  43. saima Avatar
    saima

    thanks marina for your guidience dear my husband apply my visa from australia and i have almost submitted all the documents just my bank statment is left my husband has shown his bank statment so i have to wait for medical thank you so very much please guide me if you have more information tc iam from pakistan

  44. GC Avatar

    guys i need ur respond regarding NSO ngapply ksi ako for 3months tourist visa need b ng NSO? bdtrip d ako ipasa dhil knuha sa DFA impt b un NSO? thanks..

    1. ivy Avatar
      ivy

      hi GC..im just trying to help.based on my experience,i didn’t send any NSO birth certificate of mine.i don’t think its important,as long as u have your original passport with the documents,i’m sure you’ll be fine.. 🙂

  45. GC Avatar

    pls i need ur help i applied for tourist visa for 3months d ako naipasa un NSO dhil kinuha ng DFA impt b yun? thanks…

  46. marina Avatar
    marina

    ay mali2x pa nasulat ko… 😀

    6-9 months pala ang processing na sinabi.. nagulat nga ako na letter of approval na agad na receive ko.. wala interview o kahit na ano… di ko nga nalaman na may officer na pala ako, kasi sa website, hanggang december 5, 2011 pa yung update… >.<

  47. GC Avatar

    khit 3months tourist visa need NSO? badtrip ksi kinuha ng DFA paanu yan? un lang basis nila para ideny ako? NSO? khit completed na un docs ko?

  48. rhona Avatar
    rhona

    HI HELLO
    Me and my fiancee,planning to go his country in sydney.for a 1month vacation.kylangan ko rin ba ng medical examination?ask ko rin gaano ba katagal iapproved yung visa.kc plano nmen umalis this coming january.my bf he is here in philippines now.sa tingin mo ba mapapabilis yong pag alis namen kaya.
    Pls i need your advice…thanks!

  49. missy Avatar

    Hi, tanong ko lang nag bakasyon ako noong january-april2011 sa australia, after 3 months bumalik ako ulit dun to visit my sister (august-november2011) im planning to visit again australia after 3 months maybe by february2012 is there any possibilities na madedeny ako? tnx

    1. nej Avatar

      hi missy.. d naman cguro ka ma deny nyan kasi nakapunta kna doon at 2 times kns bumalik sa aussie ,, bf mu bah pinuntahan mu sa auusie?

  50. Lee Avatar
    Lee

    Hi Everyone , ask ko lang isasama ba ang passport sa envelop or photo copy lang? Thanks Guys…. Feel free to reply pls… God Bless Us all…

    1. eM Avatar
      eM

      Lee,
      Ilagay mo sa envelope ung original passport. mag paphoto copy ka ng passport para may copy ka pero ung original kasama sa ipapass un.

      1. Lee Avatar
        Lee

        Ok Em, Thanks,, Im from Mindanao, Surigao del sur ang layo ko kaya pa pick up ko nlng docs. ko hopefully this week magawa namin .oh help us GOD… how many days kaya bago mapick up docs ko assuming call ko ang embassy bukas…?good night to all lovely girls

      2. eM Avatar
        eM

        Lee,
        hindi ko alam kung gano katagal ma pick up ung documents mo. direct kasi ako,ako mismo ung pumunta sa embassy para mag submit kaya hindi ko alan kung pano ung pag pick up ng documents.hanggang nagyon hinihintay ko pa ung result nung saken.na kaka kaba nga eh, it’s been 11 days na.

      3. nej Avatar

        Ems may nakita na ako,isang page lang pro lahat na doon naka state example na statutory declaration yung nakita ko.. naka state doon yung accomodation lahat2..nilagay doon ang pangalan nang e sponsor niya.. cguro ganito nalang sundin nya tapos e pa signed na lang nya sa any legal officer sa australia.. tama ba ako ems?

      4. eM Avatar
        eM

        oo nej tama un..ipa sign nya nalng..wag nya kalimutan isulat full name nya..

      5. nej Avatar

        ems pwde ba kita e add sa fb?

      6. eM Avatar
        eM

        hello nej Mylyn Norio

    2. nej Avatar
      nej

      Hi lee,marif and everyone .. im nej from negros .. will u pls help me.. i need to know what are the requirements for tourist visa for 3 months? and what does my partner need to send documents .. i already file for passport and e pick it up q this coming january 3,plan kasi namin nang partner ko sa march ako mag punt.. pls help me naman

      1. eM Avatar
        eM

        hello nej,
        basahin mo ung mga naunang post malalaman mo ung mga docs na nasubmit nila. ung sinubmit ko is Statutory declaration from your sponsor, it should be signed by any legal officer in australia. nakaindicate sa statutory letter ung obligation ng sponsor mo (financial and accomodation), bank statement ko at ng sponsor ko, passport photo copy ng sponsor, My NBI and Police clearance, NSO birthcertificate, employment certificate, Approve leave form, pictures of me and my boyfriend which is my sponsor, copy of chats and short emails, photocopy of western union receipt, fully accomplished and signed application form or 48R, my passport (original and photocopy), Postal ID, letter of intent, 2 passport sized pictures with white background. yan ung mga nasubmit ko..

      2. nej Avatar
        nej

        salamat talaga sa reply mo ems.. saan ka ba makukuha yang form na yan ems..? lahat ba nang western union papers e photocopy..?or yung una yang send and yung bago lang..?
        anu ba yang statutory?same lang ba yan sa invitation letter..?

      3. eM Avatar
        eM

        hello Nej,
        kahit ung mga lumang western union copy pweded na pati bago pa phot copy mo na. dito nako sa Adelaide sensya na hindi ako na reply kagad kase busy mamasyal. ung statutory makukuha mo ung form na yan sa website ng Australian embassy nakalimutan ko na kung anong pangalan ng form type mo nalng statutory declaration and then sabihin mo sa sponsor mo n ipaprint nya ung for na un basta open lang nya ung site tapos papirma nya un sa any legal officer. naka include dun ung mga responsibilities nya sa travel mo..

      4. nej Avatar
        nej

        ok lang yun ems atleast u hve time ne replayan mo q.. saaan ba pwde makuha yung 48r form para fill upon ko para pag lodge ko nang application ko complete na lahat..? yung 1 to 14 na form.. nag search aq tsaka nakita ku yung 48 r form,yan ba yung fill upon ko ems..? tska e paprint ko nalang ba..?

      5. eM Avatar
        eM

        oo tama Nej, yan ung form 48R na makikita sa website.paprint mo ung page 1 to 14. mas maganda kung pa print ka atleast 2 copies para pag nagkamali may pampalit ka..

      6. nej Avatar
        nej

        salamat talaga sa reply ems.. musta kana dyan..?happy new year in advance..
        ems,prblema ko ngayin yung original na NSO ko na pass ko nung nag apply ako para passport,pwde lang ba kaya kung photocopy nalang nang NSo ko e pass?kung wala talaga aq bank statement ok lang kaya yun ems..? yung mga una naming emails and chat nasa isa kong yahoo id pro d na ma open kasi na block,bago kasi toh email ai ko,ok lang ba yung mga bago lang namin na conversation dalawa..?ems anu nga pala e lagay sa brown envelope sa harap at likod..? pls reply .. jan 3 ko makuha yung passport ko.. march kasi plano nang bf ko…

      7. eM Avatar
        eM

        nej,
        siguro kung wala ka na talagang copy ng mga unang conversation nyo ng BF mo, ung bago nalng na mga copy. about sa bank statement, ung sa bank statement nalng ng BF mo, kung meron din sya mapapakitang ID kung saan sya nag wowork, payslips nya sa work, photo copy ng passport nya. kung nag padala na sya sayo dati through western union, ipa-phot copy mo un. may date kase ang western union so kung nagpapadala na sya before katunayan na mag kakilala na kayo dati pa.ilagay mo sa likod ng envelop ung complete name and address mo..

      8. eM Avatar
        eM

        nej,
        also dont forget, ilagay mo ung pictures nyong dalawa nung nagkita kayo before..pati pictures nya nung nag visit sya sa house nyo kung nagpunta na sya sa house nyo at kung may pictures sya with your family..

      9. nej Avatar
        nej

        hi ems
        happy new year sau.. paxenxia kana ha problema lang talaga ako.. yung sa statutory letter mo bah ilang page ba yun sau..?4 pages ba sau..?form 888 ba yun..? ems pls reply naman ohhh .. kasi gusto nang partner ko e sure talaga..abput sa form 48r mu ,anu yung answer mo ditu sa tanung na itu..do u have any spouse,de facto partner,any children,fiancee wo will not be travelling with u? pls reply ems .. sorry talaga ha alam ko nasa travel ka ngayun pro sana ma replyan mo q.. anu nilagay mu sa relationship ninyo nang bf mu..? boyfriend ba or friend lang?

      10. eM Avatar
        eM

        hello,
        nej..ung statutory na binigay ng BF ko isang page lang basta nandun ung mga detalye..isang page lang binigay nya sken eh..ang answer ko dun is “NO”,tapos ang nilagay ko sa sponsor boyfriend kase un naman ang totoo..

      11. nej Avatar
        nej

        ems kasi search ako 4 pages yung statutory declaration ehhh .. same lang ba yun..? salamat sa reply

      12. eM Avatar
        eM

        Nej,

        basahin mo ung Statutory na naresearch mo,meron kase ako nakitang page ng Statutory of Declaration na intented for Spouse visa if Im not mistaken..now, kung wala ka namang nakitang ganun na nakasulat sa Statutory of Declaration na nakita mo, well I think tama na yan since tourist visa lang naman ang kukunin mo..basta ang isusulat ng BF mo sa Statutory ung responsibilities nya sayo sa lahat “accomodation and Financial”..ipaindicate mo din sa Statutory na uuwi ka dito after few weeks example “Nej (complete name mo) will go back in Philippines after 6 weeks (example lang) as she has family responsibilities and employment.” or kung wala ka namang work ilagay mo nalang ang matibay na reason kung bakit kelangan mo bumalik ng Philippines..

      13. nej Avatar

        ems pwde ba kita e add sa fb.?

      14. nej Avatar

        ems bakit d ko makita name mo sa fb.. musta kana dyan?

      15. eM Avatar
        eM

        try mo mylynnorio..sabi nga ng friends ko sa FB nahihirapan sila hanapin name ko dun ewan ko ba kung bakit..okay lang naman dito..musta application mo?

      16. nej Avatar

        ems d tlaga kita mkita sa fb.. musta kana dyan?

      17. nej Avatar

        hi em kumusta na? anditu kana pala sa pinas .. e add naman kita sa fb ohh kase yung binigay mu d ko talaga makita ..

      18. eM Avatar
        eM

        ano FB mo ako nalng mag aadd sayo?oo nakabalik nako pero bf is planning na bumalik ako dun where thinking to get a different visa maybe student visa..

      19. nej Avatar

        skippy mahal ako fb em.. chat2 unya ta

      20. eM Avatar
        eM

        nej hindi kita mahanap sa FB

      21. nej Avatar

        hi ems
        anu naman tung mga fb natin hehehe .. try mo e add si fay kase my grupo na sa fb yung galing ditu .. para don nalang kita e add girl..