[UPDATE October 13, 2015] Here’s a guide on how you can easily, quickly, and cheaply apply for an Australian tourist visa online
[Update: September 15, 2014] Philippine passport holders can now apply for an Australian tourist visa online through the IMMI website. Application fee must be paid via credit card. You can still apply in person through VFS.
I am not a visa officer, nor am I migration agent. I am in no way affiliated with the Australian Embassy Manila nor with the Australian government. This post comes from my experience with preparing and submitting visa applications for family members and for myself. Also note that this entry pertains to my experience in applying for an Australian tourist visa in April 2013. This is geared towards applicants who holds a Philippine passport, though the preparation can be applied for other nationalities as well. The Australian immigration update their forms every 3 months. I will try to answer your questions the best way that I can, but bear in mind that I can’t answer all your questions. If you ask a question I’ve already answered in the post, I will ignore you.
After almost seven years, I finally have an update to my now epic How to Apply for an Australian Tourist Visa series. I have written two posts on the topic, both garnering over a thousand comments, with one getting over 4,500! I have stopped replying to comments, since I don’t think I’m not the best person to be talking about it, as my knowledge of the visa process is largely obsolete, so the visitors have taken upon themselves to answer each other’s questions, with successful applicants coming back to share their good news and help others. It has become a mini forum of sorts and I have to admit I’m happy it turned out that way. I found it to be a great help when I took another chance to apply for an Australian tourist visa once more.
Before I get to the visa application process, here’s some background about me and my circumstances: I am a Philippine passport holder, and have applied and received a visa from Australia before. I have a valid US Visa, with used tourist visas to Canada, Japan, and Myanmar. I also have more than 70 arrival and departure stamps from various countries, and that’s just in one passport. I am single and have my own company registered with the DTI. I have a bank account and a couple of credit cards, and I have two sisters who live in Australia, one of which is a temporary resident and the other a citizen. My intention to visit was for a short break from life in Manila, and to hopefully visit places I missed during my first two trips to the Australia.
Step 1: Download and read the necessary pages, documents, and forms.
This is very important, I can’t stress that enough. It won’t do to just ask questions without reading these web pages and documents first, because you’ll look like an idiot. Majority of your questions would likely be answered by the information written in these files. All these are available for download at the Australian Immigration website, immi.gov.au, and they are all free.
- Visitor Visas (Subclass 600) information page
- Application for a Visitor visa – Tourist stream (Form 1419)
- Visitor visa (Subclass 600) Application document checklist
- Charges and fees (Form 990i)
- Pricing Estimator
There is no need to print all of those pages or forms (unless you prefer to read them off the computer), but the one thing you should print is the visa application form. It’s a fillable form, wherein you can type in your answers on the form itself and print it afterwards. If you use Adobe Reader to open it, it will not save the changes to the form, so fill it out only when you are ready to print and submit. However, if you’re using Foxit PDF Reader, it can save the changes to the form, so you can fill it out and edit it later on before printing.
Step 2: Gather the required documents
Page 15 of Form 1419, Part M is actually an application check list. The column on the left lists all the required documents, while the column on the right lists the additional documents you may submit.
Here are the documents I submitted:
- Certified true copy of the identity page and pages with visa stamps of my valid passport
- Recent passport photo taken within the last six months
- Visa application charge in manager’s or cashier’s check
The Australian embassy do not affix visa labels anymore, so there’s no need to send your passport when you apply, unless you specify that you want a visa label. I would have done this, but the label costs AU$70.
Step 3: Gather your supporting documents
Here are the supporting documents I submitted. Remember that this vary depending on your circumstance. You’re not required to submit all of these, but it is advised that you submit as much supporting documents as you can to prove that you can fund your trip to Australia, and that you have a strong reason to come back to the Philippines.
- Birth certificate printed on security paper
- Certified true copy of my DTI Registration
- Certified true copy of my BIR Registration (Form 2303)
- Certified true copy of my Income Tax Return (From 1701)
- Certified true copy of the invitation letter from my sister
- Certified true copy of my sister’s pay slip
- Certified true copy of my sister’s passport bio page and employee ID
- NBI Clearance
- Bank statement
- Credit card statement
- Itinerary
The Australian immigration require that all photocopied documents you submit are certified true copies. You can do this by going to the Notary Public.
If you look at the form, it doesn’t list the birth certificate as part of the documents needed. I included it anyway, since I have an extra copy. Also, when I called to have my document picked up, they mentioned something about the NSO and I asked if I still need to get another since I already have a SECPA copy. They said I can include my copy instead of getting a new one.
Supplementary reading: How to apply for birth, death, and marriage documents in the Philippines – National Statistics Office (NSO)
The NBI clearance isn’t really required either, but I included it since I have it anyway. I got it because it was required in the previous form, 48R. A medical isn’t required, but you may be required to get one if you are applying for a 6-month visa, or if you’re over 75 years old. The medical is only done through accredited clinics. From what I understand, you have to submit your application and use the reference code the embassy will give you when you go for your medical.
I also included a cover letter [Download sample of intent letter] explaining the purpose of my trip and that I wish to get a multiple-entry visa, since I want to make a side trip to New Zealand. This isn’t really necessary, since the form now asks for your trip’s purpose. You are also asked to provide an itinerary of your trip, though you are not required nor advised to make any bookings until your visa is approved.
Step 4: Buy a manager’s check for the visa fee
The visa fee is AU$115, which is Php 5,100, based on the conversion rate at the time. Please double check the fees and the conversion rate, as this can change anytime. I bought my manager’s check from BDO, since I have an account there. Based on the comments in the previous blog posts, there are banks that would not let you buy a manager’s check if you don’t have an account with them. Best to call and inquire with the banks in your area if they’ll let you buy a manager’s check from them even if you don’t have an account.
Step 5: Lodge your application
Required reading: Where to Apply
You don’t have to go to the embassy to submit your application. There are two ways to submit: you can either call the embassy hotline and have them pick up your documents or submit them in person at the VIA Center.
I opted to go with the call center, since it was summer and don’t want to be away for too long from my electric fan. Calling the hotline costs Php 32 per minute, not including the charges from your network provider, if you are calling from a mobile phone. My phone call took about 10 minutes (which included a long wait for them to finish a spiel, and another wait for an operator to be available), and cost me Php 339.29. If you’re going this route, listen closely at the start of the spiel, because there is an option to skip that and go directly to request for a pick up.
The courier fee for Metro Manila is Php 320, paid directly to the messenger who will pick up your documents. This fee covers both pick up and delivery after your application as been processed.
VIA Center have offices in Makati and Cebu.
Step 6: Wait for your visa
Visa processing takes about ten days all the way to 30 days. I called to have my documents picked up on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. It was almost 5pm when I called, and was told that they have already reached the quota for pick up the follwing day. My documents were picked up on Thursday, April 4. I received a text from the embassy that my documents were received on Monday, April 8.
By the third week of April, I was wondering what’s happening to my application. Someone who commented on my previous post said her application was received around the same time and she already has her visa. I started worrying when someone who submitted a week after I did said she already got her visa grant. That’s when I also found out that the embassy conducts phone interviews.
Apparently, they don’t do this to all applicants, only for those they feel they need to clarify certain answers to the application form. Worry changed to distress when I missed not one, but FOUR calls from the embassy. The first call was to our house phone, and my sister gave them my mobile number since I was out of the house. The first call to my mobile came while I was struggling to get off a packed LRT, so I had to cancel it. The next two came when the phone was in silent mode because I was at an event. You can just imagine how frantic I was.
I ended up calling the number, but it was the consulate’s trunkline number. I was told to just call the visa information number (845 9200). Because I do not know how to follow instructions, I called the hotline instead, and was told to send them an e-mail, which can be found on the immigration website. I sent an e-mail using the contact form there, and did not receive any response.
On May 7, just a day shy of one month since they received my documents, I called the hotline again, after getting no response or call from the embassy. The operator took pity and gave me a number to contact, which is the consulate hotline. I wasn’t able to talk to anybody, but I did get an e-mail address. I sent another e-mail, which again did not receive any response.
I finally got a text on May 14 that my documents have been dispatched to the courier for delivery. It did not mention if my visa was granted or not. My documents came the following day, and I was so relieved that my application was granted. It wasn’t a multiple entry visa, as I was hoping for. The visa was granted on May 10, and since it was a long weekend, it wasn’t dispatched until after election day.
Unlike before, the embassy not just issue visa grant letters for tourists. You need to bring this when you leave Manila, as the local immigration would ask for your visa before they stamp you out of the country. Also, instead of having a one-year validity, my Australian tourist visa is only valid until November 2013.
Supplementary reading: Frequently Asked Question – Australian Embassy Manila
I hope you find this helpful. I would also suggest you check the previous entries, How to apply for an Australian visa and Applying for an Australian tourist visa, because the discussions over there are a great resource, as it have inputs from applicants with different circumstances.
You’re welcome to post your questions here, but please read the entire blog post and read all the documents I linked to before asking. Did you apply for an Australian tourist visa recently? How was your experience?
Comments
7,001 responses to “How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa (2013 edition)”
Hi Nina 🙂 it is really nice to read your blog especially this topic of some tips in getting a visa. However, you’ve mentioned that you were planning to have a side-trip to NZ. You can still pursue that without having a multiple-entry visa. This is what I did. Since I planned to visit NZ as well and given the fact that I only had 3-month single-entry visa to Australia, I pushed through my plan. Definitely you need a NZ visa in order to go there. I went to Australia first, stayed there for a week, then flew to NZ and spent my holiday for 14 days. During my stay, I applied a Transit Visa going back to Australia, since I need to go back there because my flight back to Manila is supposedly from Australia via PAL. The moment I touched down to NZ, my papers were prepared and posted them to affiliated office of Australian Embassy in Auckland. They processed my Transit Visa for 10 days and before I left to NZ, i got my visa already through email :). You are a jetsetter Nina and I really admire you for that and nothing is impossible for you to be able to reach the world wherever you are 🙂 Good luck and always have a safe and blessed trip!
Wow, thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely look into that 😀
no worries 🙂
Hey Nina! Some additional info I learned during my Student Visa Processing!
1.) Via Center (along Pasong Tamo Ext.)
– This place is quite convenient when dropping off documents! Just one jeepney west of the Magallanes Station (towards Fort Bonifacio), you’ll see a building with a large parking lot and a VIA center sign. Especially for first time visa takers like me who might feel paranoid that they’re missing something, the people in Via Center will give a check if your documents are complete. If they notice something is incomplete or doesn’t have a duplicate copy, they can photocopy the documents for you (for 2 pesos/page). They also send a confirmation that your visa has been lodged to the Australian embassy
2.) Certified True Copies
– While this is highly encouraged, Via Center actually allowed me to submit documents that are not marked for certified true copy but was verified by Via Center as one (especially if you brought the original). I don’t know if this is their thing only, but I suppose it helped saved some doc. stamps especially for small things like photocopies of passports and stuff.
3.) Medical Check-up
– I recently got mine and apparently they give you a print out voucher for the doctors and you must fill up forms 26 and 160 (also available in the immi.gov.au website)
I hope this information helps!
Yay! Thanks for the info Khursten!
hi ms.nina!
just want to ask po about applying a student visa to australia. sponsored po sya ng aussie friend ko.he visited me last week.just want to ask lang po what are the requirements na kelangan naming dalawa para po makapag aral ako don. sana po matulungan nyo ko regarding this matter..God Bless po!
Hi Nina,
Thanks for your post. This is extremely helpful. How much are the rates to have the documents notarized nowadays? Where did you have yours certified?
Thanks
Carm
Depends sa notary. May nadaanan ako na Php100 per document ang charge, meron naman Php 20 per page. According to one comment here, they can certify it at VIA, if you’re submitting it there.
Hi miss nina ask ko lng bkit kailangan pa notary.. U g requirements ko original and xerox.. Need ko pa ba pa notary un? Sorry dko ma gets hehe..
Thanks for post. We’re planning a trip in December and this is really helpful. ^.^
You’re welcome! Good luck to your application! 🙂
hello poh!.. ok lang po vah na, I wil lodge 1st my tourist visa bfore I wil lodge my pmv.., gagawa ako nang intent letter tapos sasabihin ko poh nah, babalik ako kasi para sa pmv application result ko and then I also state na gusto ko din mag spend christmass of my family..since di ako naka pag crhistmass dito last year .. kasi I was in oz,..last year of christmass… sa mid of july po ako mag lodge nang pmv.. ko.. then sa tv po naman nexthmonth po ako mag lolodge.. then end of august po yung punta ko sa Australia for tv… sa tingin niyo po po mabibigyan po ako ulit nang tv.. this is wil be my 2nd attempt…. maraming salamat poh..
aries, aka zen? asan ka na? kmusta ka na?.. wen ka maglolodge nang tv mo zen?….
Hi Rose, yes, you can apply for a tourist visa after lodging your application for migrant visa. As long as you can prove that you have strong reasons to come back to the Philippines, I think you’ll be granted a visa.
@ rose,I guess its better that u lodge ur TV & PMV at the same time. for sure granted and TV mo. Like what I did,apply me ulit ng 2nd TV & Partner Visa(spousal) at the same time. Then s Intent letter ko I told them n bblik ako b4 m expire visa ko to wait the result of my spousal visa..then s invitation letter ng husband ko,indicate nya n bblik ako to complete the requirements of my spousal visa. my TV is granted they gave me multiple entry with out 8503 condition. Good luck s application mo & for sure granted then yan
hi Ashley, I read your comments here, i just came home from melb 2 days ago and if ever i will apply for tv and my defacto visa at the same time so that is okay? so I will do that. sana ma grant uli visa ko this will be my 3rd time if I will be granted again. how much is the visa payment now for spousal because i think its almost the same with the pmv defacto visa . give some advice thank you.
Hello Mojs, I think yes its ok that u will apply ur tv & defacto at the same time and theirs a big chance ur visa will be granted coz u have a strong reason to comeback coz ur defacto is on process and u need to be in Phil when the decision has been made. Just make an Intent Letter and state the reason of ur visit why u want to travel to oz again and u will going to comeback here in Phil & wait the decision of ur defacto application and be with ur family.
I payed 119,500k for my spousal visa. When will u going to lodge ur tv & defacto? good luck & have faith nothing is impossible ur visa will be granted again
Hi ashley thnks for the reply appreciated, so 119,500 you pay for check or credit card of your husband? if I am going to pay here in the Phils. do I need to get managers check like we did for paying the travel Visa? thank you, I will lodge my app this June.
Hello Mojs yw, I payed it through manager check. if u going to pay it here in Phil u need to get mnager check but if ur husband will be the one who going to pay it with his credit card in oz, he must send u the receipt and the details of payments.
Thanks again ashley for the info , kailan ka nag lodge ng spousal visa mo? na grant ka na? how long ti will take to have the results?
hello Ashley thankyou so much for reply me.. I appreciate so much u super nice talaga… sis I don’t have fb.. but I have a, youtube account.. I wil send u a link of my youtube account.. I am so very confused po talaga about sa intent letter ko po.. if puede sana pa help nman po ash about sa intent letter ko ash.. thankyou so much talaga sis.. sis if may youtube account ka vah?, I don’t use kasi.. fb… sis…here’s my utube account sis.. f ever merun ka.. send me a message der sis… I never use fb anymore sis… here’s the link of my utube account sis… di ko talaga alam sis anu gagawin ko sa intentent letter ko sis… thankyou so much again sis 🙂 ingat ka lagi sis
http://www.youtube.com/user/rosemarie224
hello! ms nina and Ashley… I already just had make my intent letter at I state to my intent letter na I wil lodge my pmv, by month of july.. yung sa fiancée ko kasi sis, na.. gusto naming na I will lodge 1st tv then by july lodge my pmv, then sa august pa po yung plan ko pabalik sa oz.. end of month of august.. kasi.. he’s birthday at sep 2….. ok lang po vah na.. tv muna ang uunahin ko, sis, then pmvv, by july? di kasi ako makapag lodge at the same time.. I also state sa intent nt letter ko na I promise na babalik ako, bfore due2 expire of my tv.. as to wait of the result of my fiancée visa. then I also state na, i wnt2 spend christmass also with my family since di ako nakag chirstmas with them last year of chirstmass cz i was in oz…
i am so confused sis, kasi… gusto kasi naming na i wil lodge 1st myy tv,.. then applying my pmv, by month of july….sa tingin niyo po, mabibiyan pa po ako ulit nang tv….. maraming salamat poh ms nina ang Ashley .
sa tingin niyo po mabibigyan pa po ako ulit nang tv, kahit di ako nag lodge nang tv&pmv at the same time/ nexth month po ako mag lodge nang tv ko…….pero were really planning po talaga na i willodge my pmv, of july,, .. anu po vah ang dapat kung i state sa intent nt letter ko sis… i am so very confused… 🙁 Ashley and ms nina…. sana makakuha ako ulit nang tv qo, at the 2nd time
Hello rose, as long as u state the important details s intent letter mo,for sure ur 2nd tv will be granted again but don’t forget to include all supporting documents If u have a certificate of ur engagement ring or engagement pic include that as well. and u must tell ur fiancée that he must state also on his invitation letter the reason of ur visit and u will return to Phil coz u have to wait the decision of ur pmv & u going to spend christmass with ur family. so u also include family pic. Just double check all ur documents before u going to lodge ur application to be sure. have faith & pray that ur tv will be granted again
my fb k ba? If u want I can help u with ur intent letter
hello Ashley thankyou so much for reply me.. I appreciate so much u super nice talaga… sis I don’t have fb.. but I have a, youtube account.. I wil send u a link of my youtube account.. I am so very confused po talaga about sa intent letter ko po.. if puede sana pa help nman po ash about sa intent letter ko ash.. thankyou so much talaga sis.. sis if may youtube account ka vah?, I don’t use kasi.. fb… sis…here’s my utube account sis.. f ever merun ka.. send me a message der sis… I never use fb anymore sis… here’s the link of my utube account sis… di ko talaga alam sis anu gagawin ko sa intentent letter ko sis… thankyou so much again sis 🙂 ingat ka lagi sis
http://www.youtube.com/user/rosemarie224
Hi rose, I don’t have an account s youtube 🙁
here’s an Intent letter for you, hope it will help u. But I’m not so sure if u like it. Just change the complete name and add coz I dunno ur basic info
Australian High Commission
Australian Embassy
Manila Philippines
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
Good day!
I am applying for short term visitor visa to visit Australia
I am Rose…………21 yrs of age and a residence of Manila Philippines. Currently I am un-employed because I am a newly graduate last April 8 2013. My fiancée Mark P supported me with sending money.
I got engaged to Mark P last December 1 2012. I am hoping that you will going to grant my application to visit my fiancée because we want to celebrate together his coming birthday on Sept.2 & spend time with him.
After I lodged my tourist visa application, I will going to lodge my PMV this coming July after we complete all the supporting documents.
I do respect the Australian Law and do genuinely promise not to ruin the trust given with me by the Australian embassy. And I will going to return to my home country before my visa expire & wait the decision of my PMV application & be with my family to celebrate christmass.
Along with this I attached our itinerary during our holiday vacation together,emails,our pictures,western union receipt of Mark continued support , phonebill records,family pictures. As a proof that my intention is genuine & will never going to ruin the trust given with me.
Thank u so much!
Yours Sincerely,
Rose
hello ashely kumusta ka na?… btw thankyou so much for the info, and given me and idea2 make me a intent letter.. ur so very nice talaga,, talagang.. u spend ur time and make a effort 2make ds my intent letter for me, I really appreciate it… hehehe akala ko pa naman may utube account ka sis, lol f uhave time sis watch mo na din yung slide show pics ko and to my fiancée, hehehe lol….
thankyou so much talaga sis, taga Cebu ka din vah ash?/ im from lapu-lapu.btw.. sana ma grant ako ulit sis.. what state are u in oz ash/? hopefully magkallapit lang tayo.. oh btw sis,, di vah ang ibingay sayo nang tv is multiple enrtry.. anu po vah ibig sabihin niyan sis?..
ingat ka lagi sis.. I wil let u know once I already lodge my tv sis.. and thankyou so much talaga sis 🙂 mwahxxx, ingatxxxx lagi
Hello rose, Im doing well tnx.. I felt happy when I helped somebody although on simple ways. I been through with that situation that’s why just want to share my knowledge as well. Im from Mindanao but I was there at Cebu 2 weeks ago to attend my CFO seminar and had my medical..I stayed there for 1 week.
For sure ur visa will be granted again coz u follow the condition that they given with u b4. Its 3 month tv I have & multiple entry and with out 8503 condition.. it means I can travel outside the Australia and go back to oz again as long as my 3 months tv didn’t expire yet. also because I don’t have 8503 condition I can apply for extention of my stay there. I’m here at Brisbane QLD.
Just feel free to ask me if u have queries and I gonna answer ur Q as long as I can. God bless and good luck
hello Ashley 🙂 ai ang layo mo pala, Adelaide kasi ako sis… so sis, yang 3 months multiple vah ay f ever pag-uwi mo dito galing oz.. balik ka ulit in..oz anytime u want… di na kailangan mag aply ulit for another tv? wow, nman..:)
sana ngah ah, ma grant ako ulit…. super lamig ba t alaga dyan sa oz, ash..? di ko kasi naexperince ang winter dyan.. heheheh last year wen I was der.. summer yung weather heheh super init… pagbalik ulit dito summer, din, hahahahha…..
thankyou so much again ash… sana pag-uwi mo sa atin may result na din ang spousal visa mo sis 🙂 ingat lagixxxxooo
hello mojs, I lodge my spousal April 19 then the embassy received it 22 & 23 I received an acknowledgement letter w/ my HAP id for my medical. my TV granted first & my spousal still on process,so hopefully when I go back to Phil theirs a result already.6-8month processing time but case to case basis..sometimes it granted after 3-4months.It really depends on ur case officer who handle ur application.
Thanks ashley so the send the HAP ID for medical via email. and we have to undergo medical in Manila right? what are the medicals to do, give me some idea, because i live far from manila im in Mindanao so if they will send the HAP id for me when I lodge hopefully not on the next day because I have to fly to manila to do it there. so your in au now? what part. hope to hear from you again soon, thanks a lot.
Hi ashely its me again, can I have some idea what our friends in australia to write on there statutory dec. as supporting documents for my application, i chatted my bf tonight and he ask me what is going to write to make sure. thanks ashley if you have one can I have it for sample please. thank you
Yw mojs,It’s better to have ur medical at Cebu than manila & mabait yung panel doctor. just choose s Nationwide at the back of Cebu doc,2800ph medical fee.u going to undergo for physical test & the good thing on that clinic no need for u to get naked totally and the doctor will not going to check ur private parts. also urine test,xray,hiv test. Aside from ur reference # & HAP ID, the embassy will going to inform u that u need to submit as well another BC,MC & CENOMAR from NSO office and they will be the one who will going to forward ur documents directly to the embassy.
Also its better that u will going to attend CFO seminar s Cebu coz no need for u to go there very early unlike in Manila..u can go there @ 6am and get priority # for registration. every Wed & Mon the sched of seminar for OZ & NZ.
Hi ashley thank you once again for the info, I wrote it down. what time is the schedule of CFO seminar in Cebu on mon& wed. and how long? do I need to call them to be in on the list? do you have contact number ? if you have can I have it?so you mean before i go to my medical I have to bring my bc and mc from nso to the clinic so they will forward it to the embassy together with my medical results? Thank you very much. I wait for the answer and im sorry ha madaming tanong kasi gusto ko all documents are complete before I lodge. may personal Interview pa ba Ashley to the australian Embassy for partner visa?
Hi mojs, nope no need for u to bring ur MC & BC .if u already received an acknowledgment letter from the embassy through email. they attached their a request for additional documents from NSO then just follow the steps on how to request ur bc & mc . And about the medical u need to bring the medical request u need to print that,2pcs. passport id and ur original passport.
About the CFO seminar, u must be there as early as 6 am coz its 12 slot/country but 6 am would be ok kse 8 am start of registration. no need to call them for an appointment.Just go there directly. morning registration then afternoon group counseling seminar then after 1 on 1 interview.. So better u bring all documents pra di kna pblik2x.
here’s the list of doc u need to bring on CFO seminar,better to check their website for u to be 100% sure.
* 2 pcs valid id
* ur marriage certificate from NSO
* birth certificate from NSO
* picture together ( coz during 1 on 1 interview ur guidance counsilor might ask u some pic)
*registration form ( u can get that from cfo office)
*divorce papers ( if ur husband is divorce)
Wala ng personal interview s embassy when u lodge ur partner visa coz u need to submit 2 history of relationship, 1 from u & ur hubby. but sometimes ur case officer might call u to ask some info.& also 2 stat declaration from common friend who is Australian citizen
Hi Miss Nina,
I lodge my PMV on March 20, 2013, and I have done medical requirements, My question is how long do I have to get a case officer? At the moment i’m 5 months pregnant, we were hoping that it might help and granted my spouse visa within 4-5 months.
So that I can have the baby in Australia. I’m in Oz for 3 months as a tourist visa.(May to Aug.) If I get granted while im in Oz is it possible that I don’t need to go back in the Philippines to get my spouse visa can I get it here in Oz.?
I appreciate your answer. Thanks
Jane
Hi miss Jane..ano2 po mga step na ginawa nio to apply for fiancée visa? At ano po yung mga req. na pinasa nio? Please help naman po, I will lodge my pmv soon…salamat po, malaking tulong po yung idea nio..hehe
Hi Ashley,
Is CFO is required in applying tourist visa? And about the intent letter should I mention bf or fiancee? Napa-isip kc aq sa ilalagay ko sa intent letter ko dahil bago pa lng kami ng bf ko 3 mos pa lng kami but he want me to visit Australia and siya ung sponsor and he will provide eveything I need when I get there which one is better to mention fiancee or bf, I will lodge kc my application 3rd week of june kasi he wanted me spend my bday with him.
Thank you,
Agnes
Hello Agnes, I asked that question at CFO office b4 and they said not really necessary BUT it’s better to attend cfo seminar and for u to get that certificate specially u have a foreign bf. coz sometimes its very strict the immigration officer. Just put bf but don’t state on ur intent letter n bgo plng kyo mg bf/gf.
Hi ashely its me again, can I have some idea what our friends in australia to write on there statutory dec. as supporting documents for my application, i chatted my bf tonight and he ask me what is going to write to make sure. thanks ashley if you have one can I have it for sample please. thank you
Hi mojs, on stat dec. ur friend must state how long he/she know the sponsor (ur husband) & applicant(u). then how convince they are that the relationship is genuine and their personal knowledge about the relationship.
Also they must send a copy of their passport biopage or birth certificate to show that they are an Australian citizen.
kinda bit busy this past few days that’s why I reply late..goodluck s application mo
Hi Ashley, thank you so much for the efforts to reply with my questions even your busy, I appreciate it so much. God bless always, sana nga ma approved ang applications ko, gumamit kaba ng agency to help you do your documents or you did it by yourself? thanks again
Hi mojs, yw..I did it by my selves, save heaps of money kse never ako nag agency..what I did I kept on doing research the things that can help me on my application. then had my checklist about everything, & thanks God coz its granted twice and I don’t have 8503 condition & don’t have No Study condition as well. & my medical is all ok. and just waiting my spousal visa and hopefully when I comeback from oz theirs a result already. Just keep on praying and have faith in God.
Hello agnes..pwede kayo mgapunta ng bf mo para mag paschedule ng kasal nio. Sa marriage celebrant..
Thank you Ashley.. 🙂
Hi Miss Nina,
Question lang po. I lodge my PMV on March 20, 2013, and I have done medical requirements, they also request me my CENOMAR… My question is how long do I have to get a case officer? At the moment i’m 5 months pregnant, we were hoping that it might help and granted my spouse visa fast within 4-5 months.
So that I can have the baby in Australia. I’m in Oz for 3 months as a tourist visa.(May to Aug.) If I get granted while im in Oz is it possible that I don’t need to go back in the Philippines to get my spouse visa can I get it here in Oz.?
I appreciate your answer. Thanks
Jane
Hello Jane, what visa did you lodge? is it PMV or spouse visa? You kept on mentioning spouse visa kasi so i get confused. Anyways, if you lodge PMV/SP, you should be offshore, meaning you should be here in the Philippines when your case officer send to you your granted visa otherwise your visa will be useless. I assumed you are in australia now, once your CO contacted you then inform him/her that you are currently in OZ until august so he/she can send your visa when you are here. So as far as i know, you should come back here so you can get your visa.
Nina I think you doing the best you can to be of service in this subject considering its not your are a wandering person(hehehe) and you even updated the informations
Thanks Rudy!
heloo nina gud evening pwede mag tanong , in form 1419 isasali ba ang page 1-6 if we already submit the documents or directly on page 7….thanz
I think I started with page 7
Hi Ms Nina,
ask ko lang po kung ano ilalagay ko dun sa No. 50 question sa application form.. ung regarding po sa payment? do i have to put amount dun sa box na needed an amount? i just tick on bank cheque. Kailangan ko pa po ba lagyan ung question above?
Thanks po.
Are applying for a tourist visa using form 1419? There’s no question 50. In Page 14, Part L, Question 45, just tick on Bank Cheque.
Hi Ashley and Nina
I have question regarding invitation letter of my bf kelangan ba talaga na i-mention nya ung source of living nya kc as of now he have work, but he’s like a consultant of he’s friend company so ala cyang payslip and ITR. He previously have business but currently is not operating dahil he got sick but he still have the registration and he can still open it anytime he wants, pede nya ba ung magamit as proof?
Thank you both,
Agnes
Hello Agnes, as what I remember my husband didn’t really mentioned about his source of living on his invitation letter but he stated there that he will be responsible for me to all my needs etc. while I’m there at oz. But aside from statement of bank account, he also send me 2 credit card limit, pay slip and taxation record.
If he don’t have pay slip then statement of bank account & credit card limit will be ok as long as he have enough funds.
Hi Ashley and NIna,
He’s bank statement ba will be enough since ipro-provide nmn nya as his requirement kpg nglodge na ko ng application. Mlaking tulong na ba un pra maapproved ung visa application ko? He assured me nmn na kpg bngy nya un he will put enough money as proof na kya nya sagutin ung expenses ko when i stay in Australia.
Thanks,
Agnes
Thank you Ashley :))
hi sis.. i have some queries… andito ako ngayon sa oz for 3months t.v.. uuwi kami ni fiance sa pinas sa august for the wedding. sa mga sis natin na nakapag lodge na ng spousal visa, anu ano po yung mga napag daanan nyo to process spousal visa.kung ano ung mga requirements.and balak po naming mag apply ng tv at the same time.ano po ang mangyayari nun?possible po ba yun to apply spousal visa at same time tv?
Hi Cezly… was reading through the comments from the old forum and i was following you, coz i thought we have a similar situation. I mean regarding requirements. if i get it right, ur first application ba was denied because u didn’t have letter of approved leave from employer? then when u applied the second time and provided the letter from the company u visa was granted na right? kase i only have coe and letter of approved leave. and other supporting docs. thanks sis.
hello roch. ka batch ko din yata si cez sa old forum.. na denied ako nung una tas nag submit leave at intent at photo naming mag iina. then na grant na ako. im here in Oz . now planning to apply ukit ng tv. pwede kaya 6mos?thanks po..pero un employed this time.
grant yan sis don’t worry 🙂 important u have leave of abcense and letter from u and your bf..
Hi guys and Nina,
I could really use some help right now. im so confused on how to find out how much i will have to pay for the application fee. im planning to buy a manager’s check today after work, coz i will lodge my application at the via this coming friday. how much ba dapat? please help! thank you so much.
Hi Shelly, are u applying for TV? if yes 5100ph payable to “AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY”. then if they ask the purpose,just tell them visa application fee under ur name.
Thank you ashley:) yeah its tv sis for two weeks lng. Il buy mngrs check tmrw. Just have one more question though, nalito ndn ako. Kase my bf sent me all scanned copy lng of his docs tapos ako nlng nagpa certify dito. Ok lng ba un? If i go to via, are they going to ask for the original copy? Thanks so much sis.:)
And sis eto lng docs that im going to submit…
*coe
*leave acknoledgement letter from employer
*passport bopage
*photocopy of visa stamps from asian travel
*intent letter
*nbi
*itr
*photos together
*itinerary when had our holidays outside manila
All certified true copy. Is that enough? Wala nako maisip na isend.
Hi Shelley. yw its ok if its all scanned doc from ur bf as long as its certified by JP. kse all the documents that I submitted b4 all scanned and its granted twice. I guess they will not going to ask u about the original copy, coz based on my experienced I lodge my application via call center & air21 pick-up & deliver my documents.
If u have a western union receipt of money transfer from ur bf include that as well,then cards,emails, chat conversation. the more supporting documents that u will going to submit, the big chance that ur visa is granted. Good luck s application mo & for sure its granted 🙂 just have faith & pray
Hello ash how r u….ask ko lng po panu ba mag apply ng 6 mos tv?maydapat po ba i reason si bf or yung applicant why nya gsto ng six mos tv…thansk po
Hello Shelly! I had my partner send me all his docs. I printed them out, then had them certified / notarised. That should be fine. Hope this helps.
thank you guia ur an angel. 🙂 i missed ur message. was getting overly confused if i should have him notarized the docs or I can do it. thanks for your reply. Il lodge my application tomrw na, hope everything goes well. 🙂 sobrang kabado ako.:)
Hi Ashley, what does JP stand for?i had his docs certified here sis, is that ok? Worry ko kase is kng klngan siya ung magpa certify?
Thats all the docs i have to submit sis. Hindi nako nagprint ng emails and chat. I hope it will all work out fine. 🙂
Hi everyone. Lodged my multiple-entry visa yesterday. Here’s how the process went for me:
1) Filled out application form (Form 1419) and collected required documents.
Documents from me:
Letter of Intent
Notarized copy of 1st page of current and old passports
Notarized copy of company and school IDs
Certified true copy of my birth certificate
Notarized copy of arrival/departure pages of passports
Notarized copy of US visa
Certificate of employment and leave approval from my manager
Notarized copy of ITR
Notarized copy of payslips, credit card statements, bank statements and bank certifications
Notarized copy of school invoice (proof of enrollement as I am also taking grad studies apart from working full time)
NBI Clearance
Passport-sized photos
**Note – anything you submit as a photocopy must be notarized.
Documents from my partner:
Letter of invitation
Notarized copy of passport
Notarized copy of birth certificate
Notarized copy of driver’s license
Notarized copy of bank statement, credit cart statement and pay slips
2) Called VIA to set a schedule for pick up.
This will be an international call so best to have IDD activated on your landline phone (not all landline phones have this; so best to check, lest you’ll be frustrated calling through). Tip is to call in first thing in the morning (I called 8am; must’ve been the first caller so the agent was very nice and accommodating). Listen to the agent’s instructions carefully. S/he will advise you to prepare Php320 for the courier fee (to be paid cash upon pick up). Will also say the ff – place all docs, application form and manager’s cheque in a long brown envelope, seal it with clear tape and write the ff – AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY (1st line) – YOUR FULL NAME (2nd line) – YOUR REFERERENCE NUMBER (3rd line; will be provided by the agent).
3) Wait for pick up.
This happened a day after I called VIA. No specific time – should be within operating hours, which is 8am to 6pm. Courier guy came in around 1pm. Very fast and easy transaction – paid Php320, gave my long brown envelope and that was it.
4) Await decision.
Application may be tracked online through the VIA website. Will do this tomorrow, as I believe my application may have been sent to the Embassy only today (knowing how these processes may be slow or may take time).
In sum, the process was smooth. The only tedious part is gathering your documents, filling out the application form properly, checking and re-checking that everything is in place. I can’t stress this enough. In my application form, I mistakenly wrote the expiry date of my passport. Pay careful attention to details. Best to be safe than sorry. Make sure you submit all documents which will help in your application. Be sure to state all needed details in the letter of intent and letter of invitation. Anticipate questions / clarifications that the visa officer will ask and work around that.
These are just some tips. Hope you find them hopeful.
Good luck to all of us! 🙂
Very well said Ange!. The information you have shared will be a big help to our fellow applicants. You even helped me about how it goes when calling VIA. I had no idea until i read your informative comment cause I lodged personally my tourist visa application last year. I have to apply again but prospective marriage visa this time and would like to lodge it via courier. Thank you. 🙂
good day! ask ko lang po dun sa mga naka experience after they logde the application for Partner visa ano po usually they ask when they call you thru fone?
Thank you!
hello poh! ask lang po sana ako f may alam mo pa vah kayo na cheapest airlines yung ticket is going2 Australia at di aavut nang 40k ung ticket may alam bakayong mas mura? salamat poh!
hello po again base on my research I just find a air asia mura lang cya.. question ko po may flight ba cila from cebu to Australia.. or asia lang yung distination nila.. hope anyone here could answer me.. ang thankyou poh!
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Hi anamarie, when I lodged my 2 times tv visa, hindi naman ako tinatawagan ng embassy for any interview, but i read some comments here, embassy called them for some questions, pag hindi ka nila ma contact sa mobile p mo. I am sure they will call ur landline if you provide it or email u. goodluck sa app. mo I am sure grant din ya, my bf kasi wants me to come back there sooner but now its winter and I cant handle the cold, i came home 2nd week of May and its cold already…
Ano po mga req at step na kaylangan gawin to apply for pmv? Patulog naman po .. Nahihiran po kz ako wala akong mapagtanungan na iba..glad o found this site.. Thank you..sa mga may nakaexporience mag app,y ng pmv give some idea naman po,,,, salamat
Hello Lyn,
LIST OF REQUIREMENTS for FIANCEE VISA (AUSTRALIA)
SPONSOR:
• Completed form 40 SP, signed by the Sponsor.
• 2 pcs. Passport sized Photographs with WHITE background (45mmx35mm in size) (Write your name, birthdate, and signature at the back of the Photos) Please submit the prescribe size of photos. Please be in formal attire, no earings and face and ears should be clearly visible.
• Certified true copy of all pages of your valid Passport
• Original National Police Clearance (NPC) if there is a migrating child (17 y/o and below)
When completing the NPC application form, please use Code 33 at question 1 on the form and include details of any, and all, names you have been known by. If an AFP certificate is provided based on incorrect information, the department may request another certificate. Please note that fingerprints are not required for the NPC. Please provide this clearance with the application to assist in prompt processing.
• (Original or Certified true photocopy) Evidence that the sponsor is an Australian Citizen
If Australian at Birth – Birth Certificate is required
If Naturalized Australian – Certificate of Australian Citizenship
If Permanent Resident – Proof of Permanent Residency
• Evidence of your Income (Original or certified true copy)
1. Income Tax Assessment for past Two years
2. Employment Certificate, payslips
3. Bank Statements for past 06 months Transactions prior to this application
4. Business permit and other business documents, and other proof of Assets such as Car
Registration, Land Title, Insurance and Pension received
• Original Copy of Single Status Certificate ( you can get this document to the Office of Registry of
Birth, Death and Marriages in your place)
• Original or certified true copy of Divorce Certificate, if applicable
• Original Letter from an authorized marriage celebrant stating that a Notice of Intended
Marriage has been lodged in Australia. (Please request this document from the Officiating Priest or
marriage celebrant who will solemnize your wedding. Indicate also your intended date with
DAY/MONTH/YEAR and place of your intended marriage. It’s required to have it within 6-12 months
prior to the submission of this application to allow for your visa processing.)
• Letter of History and Development of Relationship ( a signed statement detailing your relationship
to your fiancee. How did you know each other? How your relationship started? When was your
engagement? How your relationship develops? And your plan in the future?
• Proof of Relationship and communication. (Pictures together, Phone Bills, Letters, cards, emails, chats, Western Union receipts, Xoom remittances, ML kwarta Padala receipts, telegraphic money transfers, Hotel receipts, Used plane tickets, boarding passes,boat tickets, and Electronic Tickets, flight itineraries upon coming to the Philippines).
Kindly provide as many proof of your relationship and communication since these will be an important basis
for the decision for your fiancee’s visa aside from your financial capacity to sponsor him/her. Please provide and send me the requested documents in original. All originals will be returned to you once the visa is released.
BENEFICIARY/APPLICANT:
• Completed form 47 SP, signed by the Applicant.
• 4 pcs. Passport sized Photographs with WHITE background (45mmx35mm in size) (Write your name, birthdate, and signature at the back of the Photos) Please submit the prescribe size of photos. Please be in formal attire, no earings and face and ears should be clearly visible. Dress should be with COLLAR.
• Original and Valid Passport (Machine Readable)
• NSO Birth Certificate. There is a new guideline for submission of all NSO Documents: The new process requires visa applicants to lodge their application for NSO documents online or by calling their helpline Call Centre. Once the NSO has facilitated the request, the documents will be couriered directly to the Australian Embassy and be matched to their visa application. NSO Documents includes CENOMAR, Marriage Cert, Advisory on Marriages, Death Cert
• If birth is late-registered, provide original copy of Baptismal certificate, elementary school records
(Form 137-E),
• NSO Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) .
• If Annulled, Finality of Annulment is required.
• If Widowed, NSO Death Certificate is required.
• Original Copy of NBI Certificate Valid for Travel to Australia
• If working abroad, Police Certificate from the other Country of which she work for 6 months above.
• Medical Receipts from Nationwide Health Clinic. PLEASE WAIT FOR ADVICE WHEN TO
TAKE THE MEDICAL!
• Signed Letter of History and Development of Relationships.
• Proof of Relationships. (Pictures together, Phone Bills, Letters, cards, emails, chats, Western Union receipts, Xoom remittances, ML kwarta Padala receipts, telegraphic money transfers, Hotel receipts, Used plane tickets, boarding passes, boat tickets, and Electronic Tickets, flight itineraries upon coming to the Philippines).
• CFO Certificate (Commission on Filipino Overseas Seminar) See attached requirement.
If Applicant has Dependents
• 4 pcs. Passport sized Photo (Name, birthdate and Signature at the back of the Photo.(Only if dependent is accompanying)
• Valid Passport only if dependent is accompanying
• NSO Birth Certificate. (Whether accompanying or not)
• Original Copy of Baptismal Certificate. (If birth is late registered)
• Medical Receipts from nationwide Health Clinic (whether accompanying or not)
• If dependent is 18 years old and above, completed form 47a (whether migrating or not)
• Provide proof of dependency, ex. School records
DETAILED HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONSHIP
by: (your name)
How did you know each other? Your first meeting?
Mode of communication?
When did the relationship begun. What did you do when you
arrived here in the Philippines?
Future plans together.
Sincerely,
(Signature above printed name)
-Goodluck in preparing your documents 🙂
Ano po ibig sbihin nun “if nso I’d dependents”hehe…ibig sbihin po ba nun different na requirments pa yun dun sa taas na naba got nio po?
Hi lyn, i think you can apply naman anytime, when i had my tv last year and kakauwi ko ng jan 6 nag apply ako ulit ng jan 30 at na approved naman agad,same documents ag ginamit ko except na dagdag lang sa intent letter ko ung i was in au and more pics with my finace family ini attach ko. good luck sa yo.
hi Janice lets keep in touch here, sa melbourne ako, gusto nga ni fiance balik ako agad but its winter there now and very cold, last May nga di pa winter and so cold, kung apply ka ng pmv balitaan mo ako ha, Thank you so much.
Hi guys, im really anxious as i am planning to have my docs picked up on tuesday. I am only applying for a two week tv. And the requirements i gathered are below:
Mine:
Intent letter, coe, confirmed leave from employer, itr, company id, visa stamps frm asian travel, payslips, nso, photos together, itinerary of our holidays, and two way ticket for my phuket trip with friends after my visit in au
I don’t have nbi coz 11 pa release niya nor police clearance. Hope everything turns out well. Knkbhn ako.
Hi Guy’s,
Ina-allow ba sa Australia na mkasal kht tourist visa lng? pero babalik din aq ng pinas for another wedding with my family?
Thank you
hello gud eve..anu2 po ba mga docs to be submitted when u applied tourist visa..i am married last jan..but we been together for 4yrs na as bf and gf…he keep coming to phils each month and nw he gets tired of travelling so its now my turn to…is it possible to go direct embassy to submit those docs as soon as i completed it.?i just change my pasport into married status..mdali nlng ba sa akin un na ngaun eh married na ung status ng pasport q.?hope to get response.?thanks a lot…
hello po! kukuha po ako ulit nang tv for 3 months, I just read some comments here na, di na daw I include yung passport natin sa application to submit in embassy.. which is photocopy na po? s it true? ang tanong ko po, is kailangan po vah all pages of my passport ang I photocopy? or yung front at my stamps lang po vah yung I photocopy? maraming salamat po!….
nanawag din po ako dito kay ms zenny.. hehehe asan ka na po? zen
hi rose:) that’s right, no need to include your original passport. nina had it covered in the introduction of this page. 🙂 no need to photocopy all the pages, just the bio page and pages with visa stamps. i rang the courier yesterday to schedule pick up of my docs. and i think they’re very nice coz they give reminders too. this is my first visa application and my docs are scheduled for pick up tomorrow. when are u applying for ur tv? 🙂
ongrats shelly granted ka na for sure congrats in advance.. im just waiting of docs of my fiancée sis.. once i already hve it i iwl lodge my tv soon…..
I hve also a problem.. kasi I wil be applying of my pmv soon and I just find out yesterday na, I hve a cyst in my right breast.. im worried, kasi.. di po vah ito, maka affect for my pmv.. and possible po vah na… di ako ma grant ang pmv ko dahil I hve cyst? .. maliit panaman cya. worred talaga ako subra…baka ma deny ako dahil dito 🙁 plzz help mga sisies.. kung sino sa inyo didto had and experience.. gaya ko….. I need all ur advice sisies…
Hello Shelly,
ask ko lang po kung ok lang na sama kung ung stamps from my previous asian travel sa expired passport ko. Kailangan ko din ba e pa photocopy ung biopage ng expired passport?
Thank you sa help.
hello to all mga sisies, I need all ur advice base sa applying for pmv.. hve also a problem.. kasi I wil be applying of my pmv soon and I just find out yesterday na, I hve a cyst in my right breast.. im worried, kasi.. di po vah ito, maka affect for my pmv.. and possible po vah na… di ako ma grant ang pmv ko dahil I hve cyst? .. maliit panaman cya. worred talaga ako subra…baka ma deny aqo sa pmv ko dahil dito 🙁 plzz help mga sisies.. kung sino sa inyo didto had and experience.. gaya ko….. I need all ur advice sisies…
Hello sa lahat:)
Ask ko lang po. About health insurance? Need ba ako i apply ng health insurance ng bf ko kapag pumunta ako sa autralia for tourist visa? Sabi kase nung friend nya need maglagay ng bf ko ng AUD$ 10,000 sa health insurance ko to make sure daw na babalik ako dito sa pinas? We’re so. Confused! Ano po ba need gawin ng bf ko once na pumunta ako as a tourist visa anu-ano ang mga dapat nyang i prepare and i apply para saakin doon?thanks a lot for the help.
Hi guys, i got a question. Is it likely the courier will come and pick ur docs the day after ur scheduled pick up date? Coz i scheduled mine for pick june 6, so dpt today un. Thy gave me a reference number and got all my details but they didnt turn up. Im so disappointed. 🙁 was thinking if it would be easier to just lodge my application at the via.
Sorry the spam guys, the courier came in. Nalte lng pala, they said na khit gabi na pick up pdin nila docs.
Hi aiza… Im not really the best person to answer ur queries coz i am applying my tv too, my docs just picked up today. I think health insurance would be a good incentive to come back to phil, but reading through the comments from old and this new blog entry u have other options. Like some here submitted their study load (for students), coe, leave acknowledgement letter and others (for employed), for some who hve kids or business, they make that their reason to comeback. 🙂
Hi shelly salamat po sa reply.
Wala po ako work. Di rin ako nag aaral at wala din kami business. Ano kaya ate ang best proof na babalik ako dito sa pinas?
Anu-ano ate ang mga pinasa mo sa pag aaply mo ng TV?
Update mo naman ako sa application mo kapag na grant 🙂 kung ok lang po. Maraming salamat.
sure aiza il let u know:) il post here kpg my result na.:) Here are the requirements i submitted:
*intent letter
*passport bio page
*visa stamps
*coe
*leave acknowledgemnt letter frm work
*comp id
*itr
*voters id
*nso
*photos with bf
*itinerary frm holidays with bf
Im planning to leave on august, i applied for two week holiday lng. I included nrin ung itinerary ticket with friends on september. It might help. Hehe! I really hope for a positive outcome. 🙂 kabado nako eh.
Ok thnx po.
Though im worried kase aside from family photos eh wala na ako ibang maibibigay na babalik ako dito sa pinas. Kase wala ako work.
hi Aiza i didnt submit any health insurance sa pag aaply ko ng tv. twice na po akong nakapag apply ng tv at granted naman lahat without any insurance. imprtante lang naman ung mga documents na needs nila at proof na babalik ka ng Phil’s. Now I am waiting for my pmv result hopefully soon. 🙂 God Bless us!
hello! mga sisies may tanong lang sana ako…… sa mga nkapaglodge na for their tv… is it true po vah na ds time may form na yung sponsor? or tayo lang na applicant ang may form?
Hi guys… Ask lang po, sbi po nila when your applying for de facto visa e, you should have a proof that you and your partner live together for atleast 12months, e pano po kaya kung mga 6months palang kayo nagsasama sa bahay, but have a “relationship certificate from Australian govt. is that enough proof na nagsama na kame for 12months already? Any experience na ganito mga kaibigan? Share you thoughts.. Thank you…
G’day mates!
I would like to thank this Ms. Nina for this informative blog as it served as one of my research reference in filing my TV to the land down under. And I just can’t help but to share my experience along the process.
I have some similar situations with Ms. Nina – Philippine passport holder, single and with relatives in Oz.
I’m working too hard so I decided to give my self a break for a grand vacation and to see the Australian staging of the plays War Horse and The Addams Family. Been to 6 Asian countries (Singapore, Thailand, HK, Macau, Vietnam and Cambodia) wherein no visa is required for entry and all on a pleasure trip. This was my first time to apply for an Australian visa.
Called the embassy hotline for appointment of documents pick-up on Apr 29 and on the following day, Apr 30 documents were handed to the Air21 courier. Notification was received thru text message on May 3 informing me that the embassy have already received my documents, since May 1 is a Philippine holiday. As I was told by the hotline representative that processing time is around 10 working days to a month so I patiently waited and I never made a follow up regarding the status of my application. Then on June 1, the courier sent me a text message regarding the delivery of my documents. At exactly one month on June 3, that I’ve received my visa grant notice!
These are the documents that I submitted :
• Letter of intent
• Managers check Php 5,100
• Accomplished form 1419 with picture
• NSO authenticated copy of birth certificate (original)
• Photocopy of passport (certified)
• 3 months payslip
• Bank Certificate
• BIR form 2316
• Credit card SOA (3 months)
• Approved vacation leave form
• Certificate of employment
• Letter of Invitation from my brother
• JOP certified copy of my brother’s Drivers License
• JOP certified copy of my brother’s Australian passport
• JOP certified copy of my brother’s Birth Certificate
• JOP certified copy of my brother’s Certificate of Australian Citizenship
• 5 months original copy of payslips of my brother
• Itinerary
• Copy of show tickets (War Horse and The Addams Family)
• Certified copy of my passport with stamps from my previous travels
It all boils down in demonstrating the authenticity of the visit and the compelling reasons to return to the Philippines.
Hello everyone! Got my visa grant notice for Tourist Visa yesterday. Here’s how it was for me:
May 28 – docs were picked up by the courier
May 30 – got a text from the embassy that they already my docs and application
June 6 – got a text that my docs were to be delivered back to me
June 7 – docs and visa grant were delivered.
In summary, took me just 7 days (1 week) to get the decision and 8 days to receive the docs and actual grant notice.
I’m so impressed! Must’ve gotten lucky, too!
Good luck with everyone else!
wow that’s good news Angel:) and quick process. that’s probably because you provided all the supporting documents for your return. i’m still awaiting confirmation from the embassy that my documents has been received. it was picked up on 6th of June. i hope to get the grant notice too:) or else my partner will just come here for my birthday.
Have a safe travel Angel:) Enjoy:)
Hello Angel and Che, are you from outside manila? if so, magkano ang courier fee na binayaran nyo? Gusto ko lang magkaron ng idea if how much. Ipa pick up ko na rin kasi application ko.
Hi Janice, im from Mindanao and i payed 320 pick up and delivery na yun.
Hi angel.. Pina certified true copy mo ba yung mga requirments mo? Plan to lodge my 2nd TV visa…just curious if required na ngayon na dapat certified copy even for TV lang….
Hi Chi:) im not sure about the previous applications coz first time ko lng din mag apply and still waiting for the decision. but i had mine all certified. if i remember correctly they have a disclaimer in page 46 or 47 of the form 1419 saying to certify docs. 🙂
thanks for the info.. we’re planning to visit Australia next year for a convention 🙂
Just wanna know if how much ang courier fee for outside Manila?
Hi Janice, im from Manila.:) Mojs daw payed 320 din she’s from Mindanao. I think it’s fixed rate for 320.
When r u going to lodge ur application sis? First time mo ba? I’m kinda worried coz I had my docs picked up on 6th June, but until now I haven’t heard from the embassy if they had received my docs. I read from the previous comments that once the docs are picked up u will get txt confirmation from the embassy. I check my email everyday wala rin. nakakakaba, ganito pala ung feeling. hehe! I really hope they have my papers and return it with grant notice. 🙂 for now waiting game is on:)
nakaka kaba talaga kapang first time mag apply ng visa 🙂
hello guys how much courier to pick up your documents ?
Hi guys! Hope po na matulungan nyo aq regarding my tourist visa application. Nalilito po kc ako sabi kc ni bf pumunta daw ako ng embassy para makahingi ng form ng stat declaration. Need pa po ba un? Magbabakasyon lng nman ako ng 3weeks dun at bf ko ang susuporta sken pag stay ko dun. Tama po ba na bank statements, passport copy, birth cert, pay slip, letter of invitation, copy of his company id ang need na isend sken para supporting docs para sa visa application ko?
Sana po someone will answer my questions. Badly need it po kc im pressured na to lodge my application kc hes coming na po on Sept at baalak namin na kasama na nya ako pag umalis cya to have vacatioon on Australia..
Thank you so much po in advance:-)
hello Jenn, no need for u to go to embassy & u dont need stat declaration if u only applying for TV. its only for pmv & partners visa that stat declaration.
if ur bf have taxation record include that as well & credit card limits also driver liscense.
Good luck sa application mo 🙂
Hey ashley thank u so much.. I will be lodging my application on July at ako na mismo pupunta sa VIA office. Sana ma grant ako. Thanks again:-) God Bless.
Hi Ashley pwede ba ulit ako magtanung syo at sa lahat dito. Ako ba magsasubmit ng docs ng sponsor ko o cya ang mag eemail sa embassy?? Sabi nya kc before daw, cya nag send thru email kc hindi tinaggap gnung ung inisponsoran nya ang nagdala para isubmit. Help naman ulet sis. Thanks in advance:-)
Hello ash.. Okey lang ba sa pinas ko ipa notary lhaht ng docs ng sposor ko for my six mos tv…??and strong incentive na ba tatlong kids to return? Pls i hope u could help.thanks po
Hey Ash.. Need to ask again another question. Kanino ko ba iaaddress ung Letter of intent ko.
Thanks:-)
hello Jenn, u will be the one who going to submit all the documents from ur sponsor together w/ ur documents. tell him n send nya syo through email, scanned documents is ok as long as its certified true copy & sign by the justice of peace. all documents u need to sealed it on long brown envelope when u going to submit it after u lodge ur application.
@ marie11284, Im not so sure if its ok n d2 mo s pinas m notary yung docs ng sponsor mo if wla yung original n doc. but i think some of our k sissy here d2 n nla s pinas pina notary yung docs but im not 100% sure. maybe try to ask their teacher to make a letter n include mo as supporting doc n ur the one who look after ur kids and u will going to return here after ur visit. & if u can have another strong incentives to return aside from ur kids its better. aren’t u going to apply for pmv or partner visa? coz if u will thats a good reason that u will return here in phil coz u have a pmv or partner visa application at the same time & u need to return to wait the decision of ur application.
Thank u so much Ash. Sobrnag helpful nito sken. Will let my bf read this. Thank u so much sa info.
God Bless.
Hi.. Everyone… Share ko lang po, I lodge my application TV for 6months… Pang second time ko na po to if ever ma’approve ulit… Yung first time ko 3months TV, I’m just worried if this time e, maaaprove ulit since this time is 6months request q… At yung ibang docs ko po at ng sponsor ko e, certified true copy except po dun sa I.d at passport copy ng bf ko, kz ayaw po I’notarize sa notary public kz daw po wala yung original… Kahit na sinabi ko na sa Australia si bf and sinend nia lang docs through email…lDo you think ok lang po na Hindi certified yung passport ng bf ko? Pero nun last time po na nag’apply ako ng 3months TV puro scan lang at approved naman… Just worried lang if ngayon kaylangan certified….. At one more thing pa po… How much po kaya medical fee for 6montjs TV? Mahal po ba? Hope anyone can help me about my concern…. Thank you….
Hi chil pls.update mko sa 6mos tv mo. Mag aapply di po kc ako september ako maglodge. Can u please add me on fb marie blanco.thanks sis
I will miss Marie,,… Sa ngayon wala pa po ako nareceive even txt from the embassy na na received na nila docs… Hope today meron na…l
Chilly so u nean po ba HIndi ka pa nagpa medical??? Pero nag lodge ka na six mos tv mo???
Yep…sabi kz hintay ako ng email from them para sabihin kung kelan ako magpapa’medical… may bibigay ata silang health id # ata yun or something, then yun dun palang ako magpapa’medical…. sana everything will be fine, still worried pa rin….. sino kaya nag’lodged ng tv visa application nila at hindi certified copy yung passport ng sponsor?
chilly may know wat reasin ni bf why ka nya invite ng 6 mos please. tahnks. can u add me on my fb please. thanks chill.
Sabi po ni bf kz he can’t visit me regularly in the philippines coz of his work
Hello good day po sa lahat.
Ask ko lang po pwede po ba mag apply ng TV for 12 months if so allowed po ba nun ako na magwork? Even for 6 months???
Tnx in advancep
Hello good day po sa lahat!
Pwede po ba ako mag apply ng 12 months na tourist visa? If so allowed po ba ako na magwork sa aus while in 12 months visa or even 6 months?
Thanks in advanced:)
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@ashley not yet po pmv 300 kc i am still married sa pinas. Not de facto either kc mas magastos po kung punta cya pinas or ako punta Oz para lang makabuo ng 12 mos living together. I mean i think po i settle ko po muna annulment ko. Uwi na po ako july 4. Im here in adelaide. Then while waiting for annulment since napakatgal po tlaga gsto ni bf na apply ako 6mos. Idagdag ko po ulit Dti bisnes ko…hindi po ba cla magtaka why ako leave for 6mos if isama ko cert of emplyment ko???
@ms. Nina why po nag eeror yung comment ko pag gamit ko po desktop compuyer???mula po dumating ako Oz di ako mkapgvsahre ng experience applying my tv…sa cp labg po now at hirap ko mag type..same emails log in naman gamit ko sa compuyer. Lumalabas po wooops error pls try again..
Wat i did is sa computer ko read mga comments then reply ako sa cp..nag try ako mag comment gamit ibang mail ko..same problem ocucur. Error pls try again…terrible po pla yung exp ko sa immig sa pinas b4 ako punta dito oz. Its my very first time travel. They asked me a lot lot lot question to the point they let me fill up a form sa likod ng window sa may table dun then they interviewd me. Isan taning lang .cnu sponsir ko. Then balik ako sa wndow ng imig officer sa airport pinas . At todi tanong cya paukit ulit..
Kc 4mos pa lang kmi ni bf .never pa kmi nagkita. Then inisponsoran agad aako ng tv..so dito na kmi nag mit. First time..so sa isip cgro ng immig oficer why. Hehehe. But thank God..
Pls. Add me na lang sa fb. Im open for friendships and inquires din po sa abot ng makakaya ko. Pero tulad ng sabi ni ms.nina..ang docs natin..depends sa circumstances..case to case…read and understands yung website ng immi.gov
Sorry po nakalimutan ko fb ko ilagay… Marie Blanco please search by name. If hindi umubra try this one po….email sa fb lang po to..not my yahoo mail….marie.burns1128@yahoo.com…
I know mtagal n tong message mo sis marie dko mkta fb mo like ko sana mgtnong sayo po kasi same tyo situation tell me po san kta mccontact thank you
HI everyone! I’m worried about my application. I submitted my TV application on June 11 and was told that since June 12 was a holiday, day one of processing would be June 13. Thing is, until now, I still have not received a text confirming that the embassy have received my application. I know it’s a bit stupid but I have already bought my tickets for my July trip. This is my second trip to AU. Hubby and I were so busy and were rushing that we did not get to submit our marriage certificate (we did this the last time I applied – Im married to an Aussie btw, weve been married for 6 years and living in PH), NBI or itinerary. I know it wouldve helped if I submitted those. *sigh* So what do you think guys? SHould I be worried? Should I call VIA/AU embassy? Pls help. Thank you
HI LISS…
We have the same sentiment. I had my docs picked up June 6, up to this date I haven’t heard from the embassy. This is my first tv application, so Im a bit worried. I also check my email everyday… One of the girls here (Plummy) said when she applied her tv last year she didn’t receive txt confirmation and was only contacted when the docs was to sent back. She tracked it online lng, which I also did. I used the tracking number on the receipt . U can track it here:
http://www.af2100.com/tracking/index.jsp
kase i tried to go to air21.com.ph im not getting results. Hope it helps. 🙂 Cross fingers that they’re now reviewing our papers and get a grant notice soon:)
Hi Roch, Thanks for the reply 🙂 I don’t have a tracking # eh. I submitted my docs @ the VIA office in Makati. I have just read through the paper he attached to my receipt and it states that it might take up to 7 business days for an acknowledgment letter and that if you have not received an acknowledgment after 7 days, then, they might have not received your application. Have you tried calling the hotline? I called VIA and they told me to call the premium number or send an email to the embassy through their website daw. I thought maybe wait muna ako ng 7 business days before I call. I’m getting really worried kasi hinahabol ko yung time. I am supposed to attent my mom in law’s bday. 🙁 Yes, cross fingers nalang tayo 😀
Hi Liss,
I just got my visa grant notice delivered today.:)
My docs was picked June 6, didn’t get any confirmation from the embassy. Just waited, until air21 sent me sms today that my docs will be delivered back.
On the visa notice it stated there that my application was lodged at the embassy 10th June. So prang 5 days lng na process coz June 12 was holiday. My visa was granted on the 15th.So don’t worry it will be fine:) and im sure it will be granted again. I didn’t have my nbi too btw.
Goodluck Liss and to everybody.:)
Thank you Nina for this blog and to all na masipag mag reply:)
if its helps, below are the docs i submitted:)
Mine:
Certified True Copy of Intent letter
Certified True Copy of Passport Biopage
Certified True Copy of COE
Certified True Copy of Leave acknowledgement letter from employer
Certified True Copy of Tax return
Certified True Copy of Company id
Certified True Copy of Payslips
Certified True Copy of Visa stamps
Certified True Copy of Voter’s ID
Photo together
Managers check
Birth cert
Itinerary in donsol
Certified True Copy of Itinerary Ticket to Phuket with friends (this is after my travel to AUSTRALIA)
His:
Certified True Copy of Invitation Letter
Certified True Copy of Passport Biopage
Certified True Copy of Bank Statement (latest 3 months)
Certified True Copy of Paylsips (latest 2 months)
Certified True Copy of Driver’s License
Certified True Copy of Electricity Bill
Certified True Copy of Prepared Itinerary (what we will do in two weeks)
goodluck sissies:)
Hi Roch! So glad you got your visa na. Hope I’ll get mine soon 🙂 Enjoy your trip. Your trips actually sounded really great! How I envy you.
Thanks for the help, Roch and also to Nina. This blog is definitely a lifesaver to everyone! Cheers xx
helo im j,id lyk to ask advce frm u guys kc ng.aply
aq for tv kahit 2wks travel lang to oz vcay frm work and at the same tym visit my fil bf na PR nah.. he and hs parents (stayng here n the phil.) r my sp0nsors. posble ba mahabol namin ang aplcati0n it wil b pickd.up frm the agency ths thursday,my vcati0n leave wil end jul17 🙁 thanks so mch
hi iyah tnx sa reply. about my intent letter wala po ako work and never been employed wala rin ako asset, property or a house for instance to show to the embassy ano po kaya and best reason ko na maisusulat sa intent letter ko na sure ako na babalik dito sa pinas?
Hi Aiza, honestly wala rin po aq pinasa n letter of intent i just submitted copies ng passports n gnamit ko dahil nkailang beses n rinn aq nkalabas ng bansa lahat ng mga may stamp ng departure at arrival copies lbg pinasa ko. No letter of intent kc nilagay n s invitation letter n hubby ko n he guaranteed n babalik aq ng pinas b4 my visa expired.
Anu fb mo so that i could help u with ur questions s abot ng aking mkakaya. Tnx
Your too kind iyah really appreciated.
Heto fb ko aiiza escano or aizaescano@ymail.com try them both
Naka private yan pls try it twice aalisin ko muna sa pag ka private para ma add mo ako. dalawang apple na green ang profile pic ko tnx much.
Pls try to give me ur fb if ever na nde mo ako ma add ako na mag aadd sayo.
Maraming lumalabas n pareho ng name mo eh. Nkahide kc fb q hehehe dun nalng s isa kong fb i add moko iyah’s fashionglam
Hi ms nina i just wanna share lng na ung pangalawang apply ko for tourist visa granted ulit, after 2 weeks and 4 days na deliver ung papers ko and knina nabasa ko na grant ulit. Applyan ko 6 mos kc pang second time ko na pero 3 mos ulit ang nkuha ko.. Sayang nga gusto ko pa naman mag summer sa australia . June 19,2013 until december 19,2013 ako pwede mag travel so im planning to leave the country on sept until december:) im so happy na sa pangalawang attempt ko mag apply paregas n na grant.. Thanks sa blog mo lagi ko ito binabalikan sa tuwing balak ko mag travel ng australia… Salamas ms nina!!!
Hello reine..planu ko din sana apply 6mos… Sabihin ba nila bkut d nila bigyan 6mos tv??? May ma denied pa kaya pag 2nd tv????? 2nd time i mean..thanks ha.
Hi marie d nila nilagay dun kung bkit eh, bsta nka indicate dun king ilan months ang na grant nila. Khit second time muna mag apply wala pa rin kasiguraduhan depende pa rin sa mga documents na ipapasa mo. sa totoo lng sobrang kabado ako nung dumating na ang envelope kala ko d ma grant eh. Ipasa mo lng lahat ng importanteng docu .. Goodlu k sau ha:)
hi guys wanted to know about the intent letter how to make im going to melbourne plan to lodge my tv this week plese help thanks
Hi first kon mag apply ng tv for aust.ano po yung specific requirements..salamat po…