[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)”
Hello! Sinong pupunta ng Brisbane dito sa Feb.?
Brisbane din bf ko Feb pa lng ako mg aaply dito pako hk
Hi mga sis…after nyo ma fill up lahat Tong nasa immiaccount nyo submit na ba agad or sabay na din mga requirements nyo?? Sa mga tapos na po.. plsssss help mga sis.. 🙂 thank you
You can only upload your supporting documents after you have submitted and paid for your application.
You can read my guide on applying for an Australian tourist visa online.
Thanks miss nina…so I can submit now my application even I still don’t have the invitation letter from.my fiance? Or those supporting documents??
Hello Miss Nina.. Good day to you and to all… I wonder lng kase mglodge ako by next week may attend na wedding sa January 28.. Usually nababasa ko eh matagal ang process at puro delayed ang result.. Valid pa din ba kahit hindi ka naka abot sa wedding? I mean nglodge ka naman ahead of time 1 month before the celebration.. bibigyan ka pa din ba nila ng grant notice kahit hindi ka nkaabot sa reason to visit? Sana may mkasagot.. Reason ko kase attend ng wedding tapos tour na din. Thanks
Yes po! You can still go to Australia if ever they grant your visa even its late for the said occasion. 🙂
Hello po..can i ask po..atleast how long po ba ang need for bank statement in applying for tourist visa..
Yung sinubmit ko na Bank statement ko from Jan.-Oct.tapos Nov.3 kinuha ng 2GO docs.ko dito sa Davao,Nov.12 naman natangap ng Australian Embassy then I got my visa Dec.2.
Sis nzgf28… san ka sa Davao? Please biugay ka ng number I will text you.. thanks
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Sis nzgf28 anu fb mo? Add tika be naa ko ask.. Davao pud ko! Thanks sis
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Sorry OT: Hi sissies na asa Australia na? May nakapag send na ba ng balikbayan box from Perth to Philippines? Anong ginamit nyong company?
Hi sis Lena ! Dito ako sa Sydney now and we tried sending balikbayan box thru BM Express and after 5 days natanggap agad ng family ko and door to door ang service nila ! Wala ba BM Express dyan sa Perth ? If meron pwede mo i try .. check mo sa mga filipino shops nag ooffer cla nyan 🙂
Hello sis Annee ikaw ba yong friend ng ka sis natin din sa Blog na nasa Sydney yong my mga anak na naka bisita ka sa kanila wd your bf yong bago kapa jan sa Sydney. Nag viber kasi kami dati . Na nag aaply na siya ngayon ng Partner Visa wd her mga kids xxx
Hi sis .san ka sa perth banda?? 🙂 🙂 🙂
Oonga san ka banda sis Lena? Ako south of the river, kailangan ko ng friends dito! lol
Just wanna share my happines. I got my visa. Thanks miss nina s guidelines mo.. s mga naging fren ko dito.. thank u so much
Happy Trip,Sis! See yah in Sydney.Message lng kita sa viber..?
hi sis..sydney kau?kelan travel date nyo?
Lapit na alis mo Sis. .thanks sa help mo ha..now lapit ko na din matapos mga docs ko..hoping na makahabol pa ako bago mg holiday…cross finger…nag help na ung Mother ni bf ko.. 🙂 have a safe trip sis..
hai po patulong naman po ano mga requirements para s tourist visa bale my mag ssponsor lng po sken n ngwowork s australia….
Sa thursday 12:10am n flight q sis. Ksabay q si sis g. Why sis yang?
Hello guys.. pwede pa bang mg submit or pwede pa mkahabol intended visit ko kase Jan.20 kaso lng tagal dumating ng documents ni partner pinadala by post.. pwede pa bang magpasa kahit less than a month? What do you think… may chance ba? bday kase puntahan ko.. may tendency bang hindi granted kng hindi ka mka punta sa celebration? I mean.. baka kase Feb yung result tapos na ung occasion. Thank you
You can still fly to Australia even late na dating ng visa as long granted. 🙂
Sis MGC pahingi number mo sis or fb.. Thanks.. san banda sa Australia ka?
Hello ask ko lang po kung pwede magdala ng foods papuntang Oz hindi po ba haharangin sa airport? Like hotdogs or longganisa? Thanksk
May mga pagkain na puede, katulad ng dried mangoes at chocolates, pero meron ding mga hinaharang. Yung meat product baka ma confiscate.
Hello po ilang days po ba processing ng tourist visa?
Ilang days po bago ma grant ang visa?
Depende sa case officer. Some just got their visa the next day, weeks or even a month or two.
hello! i would like to share my joy with everyone. my visa got granted today! yipeee!! i lodged my application last nov 18. i really thank God for this early christmas gift! for those who are still waiting, please dont lose hope and just keep on praying until makulitan c Lord s inyo at i-grant ang visa niyo! hehehe. kidding aside, just continue praying and I know that God will grant your prayers in His time. Ive been there, been frustrated and heart-broken twice, but I did not stop and now, I got my visa! so u can have it too! God bless everyone!!
Btw, anyone here who can suggest cheap return flight ticket to Melbourne this December? Its really pricey now T.T
Sis Grace when ang requested date to travel mo? Inis ako kay partner ha! Invitation letter sinend by post un nlng kulang ko tlga ready na lahat tapos sobrang tagal dumating hindi nya ma locate kase ordinary mail lng din! Ng ask ako send nya by scan nlng ngalit tuloy away kami.. Sana kaya pa to kase holiday na next week yung letter ko hindi pa dumating… 15 days na kase sana naman dumating this week! I am praying hard tlga and pabalik2 tlga ako sa post office to check every morning.. huhuhuhu! Baka kase bawal na maglodge less than a month bday kase at wedding sa 23… tagal kase ni bf eh.. tapos mas pinatagal pa kase send by post! GRRRRRR! Guys pwede pa ba to??? Huhuhuh I am very frustrated talaga eh… 🙁
Kahit hindi na sulat na ipapadala by mail, puede kahit email nalang
Yes Miss nina kinulit ko na scan nlng nya sisnce dumating ung unang mail nya which are his important documents sa work and originals… sabi ko send nya nlng ang invitation by scan.. kase sabi ko madali lng naman un nlng kulang nya.. ngalit! I am warning you tlga ahahahaha! Naloka ako.. na stress ako kakawait pero sana dumating by this week… holiday nextweek un kase kinakabahan ko.. less than a month pero sana may urgent din na granted pero hopefully mahabol ko this week or next week! Gosh nakaka stress pala ito para akong nghihintay ng result ng visa hindi mapakali.. Patience is a virtue!
Hindi na kailangan i-scan ang invitation letter. Email na mismo
Huwag kana lang ma stress hintayin mo nalang hehehe. Sponsor mo naman mag provide lahat. Musta na grant naba tourist visa mo? Thanks
Hi sis Grace, congrats na grant na visa mo. About sa flight sis not sure if u can get cheap flight now especially this time of month. Check skyscanner or Expedia but I think the flight cost around +$900 return. Mahal kc tlga flight pag December sis. Kelan plan mo pumunta dito? And San ka nga pla sa Melbourne sis?
Hi sis Danica, saan ka sa Melbourne? Kakauwi ko lang nung Sunday dito sa Pinas.
Hello sis Ms. Yap, dito ko Wyndham, Truganina. 20-30 mins far from city. San ka dito sa Melbourne? nung August pa ko dito, next year pa uwi ko sis. Balik kba ulit dito?
Hi sis Danica and Grace.
Sa mismo city ako sa William Street.
Naloka ako kala ko Wyndham Hotel ka kasi Wyndham yung nasa baba ng apartment namin.
Anyway, PAL sinakyan ko which cost 953USD three weeks lang ako, then nagrebooked ako ng another one week like 25 hours before ng flighy ko which cost another 230USD, so mas pumatak na mas mumahal ticket ko???
Hi Ms Yap, medyo malapit lng sa place ko ang city 20-30 mins drive. Ang bilis mo nmn umuwi sis hehe. Oo nga sis Mas mhal ung sau,ska mahal tlga sa pal,Mas mura ibang airlines. Anyway babalik kba dito Melbourne? Next year pa uwi ko sis, let me know kung babalik ka pra mkpag meet tau? At ska si sis Grace , nghahanap ako new friends ,kainip kc minsan sa bahay hehe. May Fb ba kau mga sis? Add nyo ko 🙂 just search Danica Rafa. Thanks
Oo nga sis, need ko na kasi bumalik sa work. Single entry lang ako.
Sa isang taon na lang ulit. May viber ba kayo sis Danica and Grace?
Email nyo sakin number nyo, bernadette.yap92@gmail.com
hi sis Danica, this December, by end of this week sana. hopefully makakita ng murang fare. so far, ang pinakamababa ko nang nakita is around 35k roundtrip, multiple airlines. sa Lady Penrhyn Drive sis 🙂 ikaw san ka?
Hello sis Grace, oo sis aabutin ng 35k plus flight mo pg ngbook ka ng flight this month. Nung unang punta ko dito Dec.24,2012 I flew with Pal cost around $1000 return un. Sobrang mhal tlga so since then ndi na kme nagbook ng pal papunta dito Oz hehe, jetstar and Qantas sometimes medyo mura. Last flight ko Aug. I flew with Qantas cost $500 plus pero one way lng un. Wla pa ko ticket pauwi hehe,next year pa uwi ko. Anyway sis ung place mo is part ng Wyndham? I looked kc on Google and it says 23-25 mins far from my place , I’m in truganina sis 🙂
Im not sure sis danica pero parang hindi. But when i get there, we’ll see. Hehe.
I think mas expensive ung mga australian airlines n nabanggit mo based s last search ko. Huhu
Til when ka pala jan?
Hi sis grace, I think depende sa travel date, from my experience kc mahal tlga ang Pal . Anyway hope u can get cheap flight 🙂 until next year ako dito sis.
Hi sis Grace, congrats!
Mahal talaga to Melbourne kasi direct flight plus December. Kakauwi ko lang from Melbourne sis last Sunday.
Thank you Ms. Yap! sayang di tayo nag-abot sa Melbourne. Anong airline sinakyan mo? may masusuggest ka ba na cheapest way? thanks a lot!
Hello mga Sister Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Ask lang ako kung magkano na ang tourist visa ngaun? Kakauwi ko last dito Pinas last dec. 1 with my boyfriend.the he go back Oz last dec. 16. Plan kasi naman apply ako kaagad ng tourist visa this coming January 2016. Thanks ahead.God Bless Us!!!
Hi Josephine, i lodged mine last November and it cost Around 4k+ in peso.
Hi sis Grace, thanks sa reply. Kumusta ng visa mo sis, granted naba? Thanks again.God Bless Us
Yes sis im in Melbourne now. Thank God! 🙂
Wow Congrats sis Grace. Kumusta ang Pasko Jan? Sa Perth kami sis, nag stay ako doon ng 6 months. Then back here in phils and Re apply again soon
Hi grace san ka sa melbourne? Nasa melbourne din ako
Hi Ms. Yap buti pa sayo mura lang ang pa rebooked. Sa akin yong papunta ako Aus tpz wala pa result visa ko $500 bayad ng bf ko para rebooked no choice kasi buy siya ticket agad kahit mag aaply pa ako hehehe. Davao_Manila.Manila-Singapore PAL. Singapore to Perth Scoot Airlines. Then round trip ticket ko binili. Tpz nagpa extension man ako doon. Pa rebooked na sana ng ticket kaya lang mahal $1000 bayad. So hindi nalang pina cancel. Buy nalang ng new ticket darling ko .1 way going to Philippines $600. Qhile While sa ako darling round trip na $800 lang hehehe.Same airlines parin kami.
Hi sis ako uung nag messge sayo dati na nag try online tru immiaccount pero nag skip ung page 5 at 6 o question b yun. Naglodge ako tru vfs nalang. Granted na din kami.
Hi grace medyo matagal din pala i thought 2 weeks lng…sana ngaung buwan na 2 ma grant na din visa namin..pray lang kay god..
hi Mariachelle,
Sorry, been busy looking for a cheap flight to Melbourne. uhm, decision period is really based from the case officer and your case. when did u lodge ur application btw?
Hello sis Grace… may I ask when is your intended request to travel? Sana abot pa to sakin! Nkaka stress tlga kakaisip at hintay!
Hi shane, my intended travel was dec 14,but my visa was granted dec15. So i think its not significant. As long as your actual travel dates are within the allowed period granted by immigration 🙂 when did you lodge ur application?
Ohh… pwede pala sis Grace???! Grabe less than a month sabi mo kase ng lodge ka Nov.18 then request mo is Dec.14 na grant by 15.. akin kase hindi pa ako mka lodge dahil ung documents pinadala by post hindi ko pa na receive na sstress ako baka kase bawal na less than a month bday ni bf sa 23rd January then request ko Jan.20 kaso hindi ko ma lodge dahil ung letter delayed sana may time pa tlga huhuhuhu! Hindi ko kase masuyo si bf padalhan ako ng new sobrang busy sa work and no time for it.. na sstress tlga ako baka nawala ung sulat… kase ung time frame ko kase worried ako baka bawal less than a month mg lodge.. di ko tlga alam kelan dadating ung sulat since walang tracking ordinary mail lng
Hi lakwatserangchinita na lodge ko nong dec3 till now wala p din huhuhu plano nmn mag xmass don kaso d p n grant visa
Hi i lodge our application last week, dec 11 dumating sa embasy kahapon grant na visa namin. 8 kaming nag apply approved lhat
Hi mariachelle, 30 days kc tlg turn around time nila,so most probably by end of january pa ang result,maswerte n lng siguro if earlier than that..
Sis Maeb.. ask ko lng walk in kayo or courier? Wow bilis kainggit! Hehehe excited ako mg lodge lol
miss Nina okay lng ang invitation letter walang signature ng sponsor?
Yung last invitation na ginamit ko for my visa application, email nalang. No signature, pero visible ang email address namin pareho
thank you miss Nina ?
thank you miss Nina.
Hi pinalbc ko lang papunta vfs.di na ko nag avail ng courier nila.mas mura pa. Kami ni hubby, 4 kids at inlaws ko nag apply. Wedding ng sis nlaw kosa april pa pero nag apply na kami para makakuha ng murang ticket
Visa granted today!! Lodged Nov. 23. Thanks guyssss, Thankyou Lord. ??
Hi angel goodluck happy trip?
Sis Mariachelle when ka ng lodge and when ang intended request visit mo? Grrrrrrrrrr! Antagal ng letter ko kainis tlga kase letter nlng pinadala by post ang simple naging complikado! Ewan ko baka nawala na un.. hahay 3 weeks na eh di sana un ang time na waiting ako sa result ng request ako kay bf na send nlng asap sa daming option na sinabi ko busy daw siya… hahay! Jan.20 kase request ko huhuhuhu sana kaya pa ito buti may nbabasa ako ilang days approve zzzzz. sana ako din sunod!
Hello sis shane dec 3 sis ako nag lodge then sched ng visit dec 15 kaso till now d pa na grant visa nmin,still waiting..keep on praying na sana before xmass ma grant na..kulitin mo bf mo sis para mabigay na letter sau para makapag apply kna..may viber kaba sis shene???add kita..
Anu number mo sis text kita hahaha Mariachelle.. thanks para may karamay ako dito kase stress tlga ako kahit positive ako eh hindi ko magawang mg calm down kase nga bakit antagal ng letter zzzzz
Sis shane add mo ako viber 09288102282
Hello sis meab bat ang bilis na grant ng visa mo??dec 3 kmi nag lodge huhu..sana bago mag xmass ma grant na para makaalis na..
Hi pina lbc ko lang para mas mura at mabilis.kasi pag courier i schedule pa nila ng pick up.hinahabol ko din na before the holidays ay malodge na namin.
Hala sis pwede pala LBC? Mindanao ako eh… Address to Australian Embassy lng sis? Thanks you sis Meab
Oo pwede tinanong ko pagtawag ko sa vfs.pag mag avail ka pick up ng courier ng vfs 1119 per applicant. Ng nagpa lbc ako naka address pa din vfs kasi sila ang magprocess pag ok na isubmit nila sa australian embassy. Sa vfs ko pa din inadress may processing fee na 739 na naka managres cheque.at andun na din 4900 managers cheque for australian embassy.
Sis mariachelle ilan ba kayo nag apply? Ako,husband ko at 4 kids nag apply sabay yung sa inlaws ko.
Shane saan ka sa mindanao?
Hi mga sis! Ask ko Lang Kung mahigpit ba immigration natin sa naia. Sa mga unemployed, Sinabi nyo ba talaga na walang work sa officer? Need ba talaga ng CFO kahit tourist visa Lang? Thanks sa mga sasagot.
I don’t know what CFO is, but I didn’t need it as a tourist
Yung CFO certificate, you have to attend the seminar before going abroad for fiancées and spouses of foreign nationals. We’re engaged but on a tourist visa. Not sure Kung applicable sa case ko. Sponsored naman ni fiancé yung trip ko. Currently enemployed ako. Mahirapan Kaya ako sa naia immigration? Thanks a lot.
*unemployed
Hi sis Dhey ! What’s CFO ? I don’t think kelangan xa … Just your TV is alright kasi unemployed din ako and hindi naman hinanap ng mga officers sa NAIA ang CFO and you can actually leave the country if you have important docs with you such as your TV , passport and plane tickets (return) 🙂
Hi Sis Annee, mahigpit ba yung NAIA immigration? So Sinabi mo Wala Kang work? Ano ba mga common questions nila? Thanks sis.
Hi Dhey, based on my own experience, nobody questioned me in NAIA. I just showed them my passport and that’s it. I couldnt even remember bringing out my visa. Seems the visa is already linked in my passport.
Thanks Grace! Maybe, it really depends on the Immigration Officer. When I went to Singapore and Hong Kong, both officers asked me about my job. That time I had a business. Worried Lang Baka ma offload after all the struggles in applying for a visa.
Yup sis Dhey true! Wala nman talaga cla questions abt work or whatsoever so you’ll be fine hehe 🙂 Good luck sis ! 🙂
Kakaalis ko lang sis Dhey last November, passport lang ang kinuha nila sakin. Ang plane ticket ko hindi kinuha at visa hindi din chineck. Saka kung nakatravel ka na pala somewhere international much better.
Pwede mg ask nalito ako kase tumawag ako sa VFS sabi kase ung form 1419 must be 10-15 daw??????? Anu yun?!!! updated daw dapat… #__________#
They often update the forms, so you should have the latest version when you apply.
Hello Miss Nina ask ko lng din san ilalagay ang documents ko sa brown long envelope lng ba? Thank you po.. I saw it na… 2014 yung akin inulit ko nlng.. thanks
Hello guys ask po ako how much spouse visa
Thanks sa inyo mga sis! Sige di na nga ako masyadong magwo- worry. Hehehe.
Hello Mga sis,I just lodged last dec 22 Sa vfs and then Na forward Sa Australian embassy ng 23,Di ako confident Sa mga docs ko.a guy I met online invited me for a tourist visa.in his statutory declaration he put that I’m his friend,he provided all the necessary docs like the house mortgage,car,pay slip ,bank account Nya,id he is a permanent resident there,Sa akin naman I sent docs about my business like dti,barangay business permit,and I just asked a lawyer to make an affidavit of gross income.may problem
Is Wala ako itr,I provided bank statement from bdo,kaso ending balance ko halos 40k Na Lang.all photopied docs pina ctc ko lahat.mga sis lahat ba tinatawagan Sa phone ?ung friend ko tiwagan before release ung visa
In addition to my post ,my friend who will sponsor me sent a handwritten invitation letter also via mail.i included photos of us chatting on skype and photo of my children,as a prof that we know each other and I made a letter that my primary reason of going back here in my home country is my children.i also had a ctc of my travel visa to China and stamps on my passport to and from China and hongkong.though I’m not confident I still keep my fingers crossed and pray that I get the visa.
Hello sis Pinky, update mo ako kung ano status visa mo po ha? Thank you!
Mnga sis na nag marry sa AU, sinabi nyo ba sa DIBP na magapakasal kayo? Si BF kasi nag propose! nag paplan kami magpakasal in 2 months! tapos mag apply ng partner visa. Kailangan ko ba update DIBP? Andito ako with tourist visa eh
Hi,
You don’t need to inform the immigration. Your in tourist visa and it has nothing to do if you will marry your fiance here in Australia. All you have to do is look for wedding celebrant who could help you on your wedding preparation 🙂
Regards,
Mabel
Hello PC.Anna… hindi kana kailangan mag paalam if tourist ka. After sa kasal mo jan din apply kana ng spouse visa or partner visa jan sa OZ. Congratulations in advance sayo wedding xxx
Hi sis! Me and my fiance plan to get married this feb.. i am tourist visa… and i am planning to apply spouse visa onshore before my visa expire.
Congrats ahead sa mga nagpa plano magpakasal jan sa Oz. I think if magpakasal jan need to wait for one month approval for the application sa magpapakasal. Tpz , apply na naman ng partner visa after the wedding .patner visa onshore. Good luck sa tanan. And Happy New Year Everyone. Welcome 2016
Good day everyone! I am Mich.. i read all the comments and replies on top and i felt the need to seek help through this forum. I am married to an australian citizen. we got married last dec. 8… i would like to know if meron dito naka pag apply na for spouse visa or tourist visa by a partner to australia? i really need some answers to my queries. baka po merong may experience o alam sa inyo. please help me.
Hi,
Are u in Australia right now? If yes, it’s onshore application if ur outside Australia apply for offshore. It will cost u I think almost $7k for temporary and permanent residence applications.
You could apply via online, just prepare all your documents. All evidence, per of of your relationship because married certificate is just only one of the requirements. You need photos, letters, emails , everything that will show that your relationship are genuine.
If u still have questions feel free to Viber me 0478535942 🙂
Cheers
Mabel
Hi sis Mabel thnx so much! akala ko talaga rule na kailangan update ko DIBP about it.
Another question lang Sis, is unemployed kasi ako ever since & si bf nag rerent lang ng room so hindi rin sya nagbabayad ng utility bills ganun so nakita ko sa PV/PMV eh kailangan i prove financial commitment sa isat isa? from my side ren daw na nag combine kami ng life together. Eh pano un? wala talaga akong ever binili or binayad?
Hello mga sis gandang gabi… pwede mg ask nakalimutan ko kase itanong sa VFS nung tumawag ako kng san ko ilalagay ang mga MC for courier and visa fee.. sa loob lng ba ng envelop.. yung sa vfs lagay ko din ba sa loob since ng brown envelop lahat? Ngayon ko lng kase nakuha ang mga cheke eh.. thanks po.. send ko bukas last day of work na daw nila resume sa Jan 4.. Thanks in advance!
Lahat ng docs nasa loob ng brown envelope including the mc.
Hello mga sis.. ask ko lng last December 29, nahabol ko yung documents ko kaso sa January 4 ko pa daw ipapasa sa courier.. bale ako mg drop sa 2GO dahil mahirap ilocate yung lugar namin.. Ask ko lng sila ba ang pipili ng branches kng idrop mo yung papers or ikaw? Nakalimutan ko kaseng itanong… Salamat po! Kng sino may alam at experiece.
@sis Mariachelle… any update sayo?? granted na visa mo sis?
Sis shane wala pa eh,i hope dsweek may result na??
Nakuha ko letter nung 23 sakto before holiday kaso hindi na nahabol Jan 4 na daw tlga mapick up kase from 23-29 eh holiday daw tapos outside Manila takes time daw tlga.. pinilit ko nga ung agent sa VFS kaso sabi nya di daw tlga pwede.. hehehe sinealed ko na documents ko kase naduduling nako paulit2 check kase excited na kinakabahan lol.. sana mahabol tlga Jan 20 ung target ko para mka attend ng bday ng mama niya and bday ni bf
Hi sis Shane. Go for it! Kaso parang 50-50 na makuha mo agad ang visa mo by Jan 20 lalo na kung first application mo. Pero dasal lang sis! Good luck. ?
Sis Yap dati pa yan eh dapat November na lodge kaso ung sponsor ko pinadala by post hindi kimupleto eh ngkadelayed2 ung papers dahil hindi sabay week by week.. bale hindi na sana ipapasa by December kase gagawa nlng siya ng letter ulit ibahin ang reason and date kaso dumating bigla ayun bumili agad ng cheke un nlng kase kulang ko documents niya diretso lodge agad after ko bumili ng MC… kng lagpas sa by Jan 20 na sis hindi na ba ma grant ung visa? 🙁 pasko kase ready na yan kaso holiday nung balik operation hindi daw tlga pwede pinilit ko na nga buti lng daw kng inside Manila.. pero outside it will take days daw.. so bale refused na kng ganun sis? @_@ huhu
Hindi naman sis. Siguro edit mo na lang yung Letter of Intent mo, sabihin mo kung anong nangyari. Email mo ako sis, dealingwithlongdistance@gmail.com
Hey guys!
Good morning, anyone thinking to go to VFS office 3rd week of January?
Thanks! 🙂
Sis jav… i need ur help.. viber mo nmn aq . +639238366655 my ask aq sau.. hir aq sa oz nsw.. plan mgpkasal s feb 6.. expired visa q sa march 17… thank you
Mga sis… kng sa Minadanao area for pick up… how many days ba?? I mean kng na send na sa Embassy ang papers kng nakuha na sayo ang documents mga ilang araw mga sis? Thanks
Hello sis Bianca hintayin mo nalang ang text ng vfs sayo to inform you na nareciv na nila docs apps mo. Thanks
Thanks sis Josephine.. sana nga kase wala pang update pang 3 days na eh worried tuloy kng nareceive na or hindi kase hindi kao ng avail nung sms ata un.. 1 way lng kse ung akin and then rush kase sayang na ung oras ko kaya send ko na agad,,, wala pa kaseng email or information na received na,,
Hi sis Bianca ikaw ba yong nag message sa akin sa fb? Hehe.Thanks.
Hi Mj ako ba tinanong mo if my viber ako? San ka sa Oz? Pinas na ako ngayon.umuwi kami ng bf ko last Nov 28 and his go back to Oz last dec 17… Baka next week apply again ako ng tv going OZ again xxx
Good day guys! I am lyrrda, and I am having a little confusion about applying visitor visa. My bf and I been together for a year and three months now. We met last year on May and tsyaed in Manila for days. I am planning to apply visa but the problems are I am still a student and my bf cannot provide bank accounts or income tax statements (due to privacy purposes and scam using bank statements). but he is willing to send a payslip and a letter from his boss that he can able to support my needs while staying in Melbourne and also he’s willing to answer the questions of the agent in case they want to clarify something. He is a manager of one of the supermarkets there.I need your suggestions to make sure that the embassy would be satisfy with our documents. i am planning to spend my holy week there as I will have a short break from school. maximum of 10 days only. please help and thank you. god bless
Hello Lyrrda Peya. Basi ng experience ko kailangan talaga ng bank statement ng sponsor mo to prove ng Australian Embassy manila na kaya ka supportahan ng bf mo during u stay in Australia. Isa yan sa malaking tulong para ma grant visa mo. Kahit yong nag extend ako ng tourist visa sa Australia ng another 3 months. Nag submit again ako ng bank statement ng bf ko to prove na kaya niya ako suportahan . Take Note: dito sa pilipinas hindi na sila tumawag sa bf natin for interview. Yong mga docs apps na natin ang basihan nila. While sa Australia if apply tayo ng extension, tumatawag pa sila to ask if ano work ng bf natin. Thanks. God Bless Us!!!
Hi ms josephine.. Itanong kulang sana if nakapag medical kaba dito sa oz pag extend mo??
Hi sis Mj. Yes chest x ray required nila if mag extend tayo ng another 3 months to stay in Australia. If one month lang yong hiningi natin na extension wala ng medical if 3 months meron.thanks
Hi josephine so 3 months lang na grant ang visa mo?? anyway tinawagan ka ba ng embassy regarding sa work ng bf mo?
Hi Mj yes 3 months lang apply ko kasi need ko din umuwi dito sa Pinas. Multiple entry ni grant nila but still 3 months lang kasi yon hiningi namin. Yes , tumatawag ang department of immigration ng Perth sa bf ko regarding ano work niya at ini inform sa bf ko na need ko ng medical kasi 3 months hiningi ko ng extension. Then nag advice na my ini email sila regarding sa akin about sa medical ko
May viber kaba?
Yes sis, screenshot lang through his online banking, kita na naman dun ang Spending, Savings, Expenses at Credit Card at TOTAL. Nagwoworry nga ako before pero wala naman naging problema 😛
Sis Lyrrda, screenshot lang from PC binigay ko sa immmigration na bank account ng bf ko. That will be more safe kesa sa hindi ka talaga magpasa.
Screenshot? Paano po ginawa yun kung from PC lang? Masyado po kasing cautious c BF and nalaman ksi rin niya na may mga taong ginagamit ang details ng ibang tao pra sa kalokohan. I only need 10 days naman to spend with him kasi I’ll have my final exams and OJT after my break. I sent you an email po. Thanks
Hi sis. Online Banking sis. Send me email now para magkausap na tayo. Thanks.
Pwdi pala screen shot ang isa submit? Huwag kayo matakot na mag provide ng bank statement ng bf niyo. Tell them safe naman mga bank statement nila.hindi basta2 ma scam or hunk. Kasi yong bank ng Autralia maditik kaagad nila if my mga taong nag ta try mag widraw ng account nila. Thanks
He is capable to support me all the way cuz he is been supporting me with my school fees and allowance every week. so help po:(
Sis. Email me, dealingwithlongdistance@gmail.com
Hello mga sis share ko lang im happy kasi granted visa namin today:)thanks 2 our almighty father..pray lng tlga..
I just lodge today,,, sana okay ang lahat! Baka may kulang pa… Nkaka freak out pala mgisip.. Hoping for all the best!
Filled out Application Form 1419
Tourist Visa Subclass 600 checklist
Certified true copy of NSO Birth Certificate
Certified true copy of my Passport bio page
Copy of my Voter’s ID
NBI Clearance
Baptismal Certificate
Recent Passport size photo
Family Pictures
Letter of support from my Mother
My parents Birth Certificates, ID’s and Marriage Contract
Copy of Mortgage and Special Power of Attorney for Residents Association
Latest monthly electricity and internet bills
Invitation Letter from my Sponsor
Statutory Declaration
Proof of genuine relationship (Call and Chat logs through Facebook Messenger, Skype video calls, mobile phone call logs, Western Union receipts.)
Copy of his Birth Certificate, Passport bio pages, Certificate of Employment, Work Payslip, Bank account and Credit card statement, Valid ID’s, Residential Tenancy Agreement
Manager’s Check for the Visa Application fee
Okay na yan sis! Good luck sayo!!!
Thank you sis Yap! Haha sinama ko na ID’s and marriage contract ng parents ko kase ng explain ako sa letter na reason to return sa April dahil bday ni mother and wedding anniversary din nila tapos May bday ni father… so ng provide ako ng details about them para to make sure na totoo ung mga reason ko.. hehe tsaka ung mga bills nila same billing address to show we are living together under one roof. Nkakakaba pala.. hahaha sana okay ang lahat… Always be positive!
Hi Admin..Good day. My tanong lng po sana ako if ever my na encounter po kayo na problema katulad sa akin. I lodged my tourist visa last month and then 2 days ago I got an email from embassy that I left an unanswered questions sa visa ko. What I did i sent the form together with the complete answer.My question now is,pano ko ba malalaman if natanggap nila yung form na sinsubmit ko?immigration.manila@dfat.gov.au.Dyan ko po sinisend ung form na hiningi nila..Just trying to ask this kasi nakaka stress mg isip. hehe. Thanks po..
Sis ng courier ka? Hindi ko pa ma locate yung papers ko wala pa kaseng email na nareceive nila.. pang 2 days na thru courier.. hindi ko kase na avail yung SMS eh.. 1 way lng yung inavail ko.. San na kaya yung papers ko sana okay ang lahat.. dapat sis may copy ka sa form mo? I mean yung nkasave para ma check mo.. ako kase sinave ko sa flash drive and email ko para ma check ko kng may kulang or mali sa sagot ko.
I lodged thru vfs sis ang akin,d ko talaga napansin ung part f na my hindi ako na check. Nakakastress mg isip if natanggap na ba nila ung email ko at ung form.. san ka ba nglodged?thru online?
Sa Mindanao ako sis thru courier.. antagal nga pinick up nkailang tawag ako nung dumating ung kukuha eh ngkadoble2 ung form kase lagi akong ngfofollow up dahil walang dumadating or tumatawag.. hindi ko alam kng natanggap na sa embassy kase hindi ako ng avail ng sms.. tapos wala pang text or email 🙁 . Ako kase sinave ko tlga ung akin para makasure tapos may copy din ako na sample.. naduduling na nga ako dahil paulit2 kong tinitingnan at binabasa kase nkakababa at nkaka stress. Sana ma okay yung papers natin at may result agad.
My viber ka ba?. Hehe. Add kita dun. If ok lng sau..
Sis Kayieh hindi number mo txt kita agad..
09175061056. Yan sis
Hi mga sis! Just wanna share the good news 🙂 today i received my visa grant notice sa extension ko for 9 months multiple entry !!! Wohhoooo soo happy 🙂
Sis anne my question aq. My viber k b? Message mo nmn aq. +639238366655. Thanks
Wow ang galing naman. Congrats xxx
Thanks sis!!! Good luck sa lahat na waiting pa din sa result! Think positive lng mga sis 🙂
Hi. Tanong ko lng if where did you got your granted visa result? Via email po ba sayo?.. Thanks
Sis Josephine when mo balak bumalik dito sa oz ulit? Ang galing naman at talagang magkasama pa kayo umuwi na dalawa sa pinas 😉
Hi sis Ana!
My viber ka? Umm my sponsor kasi ako so lahat ng needs ko dito sa oz c jowa ko na ang sasagot hehe but if you think you have all the right docs and enough funding i think you’ll be fine 🙂
Hi sis Annee , hopefully by March sis para maranasan ko din ang Autumn nila hehe. Baka next week pa ako mag apply. Hintay kopa ang latest bank statement ng Darling ko.Yes sis finally naka visit na ng Pinas darling ko.Pagdating namin Immigration sa Manila while the immigration officer stamp my darling passport .sabi ko ng bf ko welcome in the Philippines love. The immigration officer smile sa amin hehehe. San ka sa Aus banda sis? Thanks
Hi sis kayieh! Yes thru email ko na receive yung visa grant 🙂
Galing naman Annee Congrats. Ask lang ako ilang months nilagay mo sa apps mo for your tv extension sis.Thanks. Congrats again xxx
Hi sis Josephine! 9 months talaga nilagay namin taz yun binigay naman nila ang saya nga ehh taz multiple entry pa!! 🙂
Okay thanks. Same din sa akin.hiningi ko kasi sa extension visa ko 3 months lang . Yon granted din ng multiple entry xxx kasi anytime if in case my emergency pwdi tayo maka uwi anytime… Galing ng DIBP
Hey sis Josephine! Nasa oz ka pa din ba or nkauwi na ng pinas? Galing talaga ng DIBP sobrang saya ko nga kasi granted talaga extension ko for 9 months and multiple entry pa! Hehe Thankful din ako sa mga sissies natin dito for infos sobrang laki ng tulong lalo na sa mga first timers 🙂
Hi Annee! Congrats! Pwde makhingi ng tip sayo? Anu mga pinasa mo requirements? Mag papasa din kasi ako..first time ko din. Thanks ska no sponsor pala ako. I have savings and mutual funds but not sure if safe n ung amt for visa. Thanks.
Hi Sis Annee , dito na ako Pinas , thanks God hehehe. Miss ko na din kasi family ko dito lalo na anak ko. Sinama ko kasi bf ko pag uwi ko dito, kasi pasyal pa kami ng Singapore for 3 days. Din Pinas na. First time ng bf ko punta dito sa Philippines hehe. Soon apply na naman akoTourist Visa again. . Oo malaki tulong mga sis dito sa blog!!!God Bless sa ating lahat xxx
Sis Josephine, ano number mo? Send mo sakin please sa email ko, dealingwithlongdistance@gmail.com
Thanks. 🙂
Hi ms annee so how long ka pwede maka stay sa oz? Mag stay kaba until 9 months? Multiple din sa akin
Hi sis Jn! For 9 months mag stay talaga ako multiple entry din sa akin hehe so pwede ako umalis at balik na nman sa oz within 9 months 🙂
Congrats sayo annee anyway san ka sa oz? Mai fb kaba pwede ba kitang ma add?
Hi sis Jn! Sa Sydney kami 🙂 san kayo? Ok just search Julie Ann Relampagos sis sa fb 🙂
hi may naglodge po ba d2 ng dec 11 tpos nakuha na nila un visa nila? kasi yun sa baby ko ang tagal.. namisunderstood kasi namin un application. we thought di na sya kelangan iapply as long as may child consent kmi. kasama sya nung naglodge ako ng application nov 16. dec 11 lumabas yun visa ko yun sa kanya wala.. kasi kelangan pala sya iapply. so yun plan nmin na dun magchristmas at new year d natuloy. asa melbourne un husband ko for a short term assignment. nalulungkot ako tlga…
Hello sis when yung intend to travel mo? Sana ma grant din sakin..
Thanks at nareceived na ung documents ko.. on process na and waiting for result! Hoping for all the best to us all. 🙂
Wow thats good xxx
Good luck sis Karlett!!
Hello mga sis… If ever ba kng matagl na ang process san pwede mgpa update? Kase yung sa automated mail eh wag daw mgmail or tumawag kng process na yung documents… anu email nila? Nkakatakot kase mg update baka makulitan at magkacause of delay dahil kinulit mo sila.. hehe thanks
Hello Izabel hintayin mo nalang kasi one month pro processing time ng tv nila. If morethan one month wala pa saka kapa mag follow up.thanks
Kahit sa Aus yong nag apply ako ng tv extension one month din bago approved ang viso ko.thanks. God Bless Us!!!
Hi Sis Izabel. Send me email dealingwithlongdistance@gmail.com. Thanks 😛
Mga sis, ask ko Lang ano mga docs na Dapat dalhin pag magpapakasal dyan sa aus. Need ba ng cenomar? Will wait for your answer. Thanks.
According to my friend she marrid a week ago. Birth Certificate lang.if marrid ka sa pinas divorce paper or annulment.thanks
Thanks! Baka kase maghanap ng cenomar.
Kuha ka nalang for sure. Pero sabi ng friend ko birth certificate lang hiningi sa kanya. Thanks
Birth certificate at passport lng..
Thank u so much.
Hi guys, its lyrrda again. Curious lng aq if meron ba dito nkatry mg apply ng tourist visa sa cbu?/ cuz I was web digging about it and it is stated from their website na pede mg apply doon. which do you prefer? manila or cebu?? thanks:) taga mindanao kasi ako.
I had relatives from Mindanao and her origin from Cebu.She prefer to apply or submit her docs in person at Cebu. And I meet her in person also when she come in Aus, she and her husband visit us in the house of my darling.So no worries guys , you can submit in person at Cebu. Good luck guys xxx