[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?
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7,001 responses to “How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa (2013 edition)”
Hello mga sis specially to Miss Nina… Happy Valentines to all… granted visa ko, sino bayhe pa Sydney? Kaso hindi pa ako ngpabook… ano kaya ang airlines na pwede mkamura?? Sana may makasabay din me… Thank God for being so faithful to me for granting my visa… with you never is impossible! <3
I mean nothing is impossible hindi never.. lol! hahaha So excited kase granted ang visa ko! Either way… mali2x ang mga nasasabi at natatype ko kase over flowing joy and excitement! Can’t believe it… thanks sa blog na ito… nagawa ko mgisa ang visa of course with the help of our sissies and Miss Nina! 🙂
Congrats.. Yung Sa akin denied pero nag apply ulit ako
Kelan plan mo mag travel sa Sydney?
I’m travelling to Sydney this coming week. Tomorrow night. By cebu pac. Hehe 🙂
Woww Anna too fast , Wala talaga cairns dito ?
anyone flying to sydney on march 9 via cebu pacific? 🙂
Sayang sis Marie, March 9 din ako pero PAL going to Darwin. Safe flight! 🙂
aww, hehe. thanks sis, have a safe flight too! 🙂
Hello Sis Marie… mgkano bili mo sa ticket mo? thanks
6k lang sis sale kasi siya nun. Ngayon nasa almost 11k yung bandang march 🙂
Hi mga sis. Feb 15 ako naglodge ng application, waiting din sa result. Pang 4th time ko na pupunta kung maapprove. Excited na ako 🙂
Hi my question po ako ilang months po ba pede mag lodge ng papers ulit kasi kakauwi ko lng last dec 31 2015
Pahelp naman po ask ko lang ilang months po ba bago ulit nglodge ng papers? Kakadting ko lng kasi po last dec 31 2015
Hi mga sis,
Nakareceive ako ng email sa immigration ng nag ask kung klan ako babalik ng Pinas, para daw mafinalise nila application ng PMV ko.
Nagreply ako na andito na ako since Feb9.
Mga sis, ilang weeks kaya sila makapag finalise ng application?
Thank you.
Yey i got my visa grant already.
Feb. 15 lodged
Feb. 18 granted
Multiple, so happy!
Congrats sis Mels..Ang bilis nmn pang ilan tv application mo na to sa Oz?
Pang 4th ko na sis
Ang bilis naman. Congrats. Saan ka nag apply? Sa vsf or ikaw Ang mismong nag lodged?
Bakit na denied yung friend mo sis Pola? Sad naman… try nlng ulit!
Ayyy sorry namali ako ng basa… bakit na denied yung application mo sis Pola?
Hi sis pola ano po reason bakit denied application mo?…pang ilang beses mo na nag apply sis?….have u been in australia before?
Ako mismo naglodge sis Pola.
Please po sinu po sainyo naka experience napo ng medical examination dito please help me po ànu pong kadalasang ginagawa ng mga test po maliban sa x ray at mga ilang days po ang mga test at ilang days po makuha ang result
Usually kapag tourist x-ray lang.
Ung sa mga partner visa etc xray, bloodtest / HIV, urine
Hi everyone, I just wanna ask if how did you got your visa granted ? I just submitted all my requirements for Au tourist visa last Feb,11, and it was recieved by Manila Embassy on 12th day. It includes my NSO b.c, my school record, since im still a student, and never been employed, photocopy of my passport page, application form with a passport sized photo, invitation letter from my Au boyfriend who is also my sponsor, photocopy of his passport and I.D`s, his bank statements, my bank statement which shows I got less than 150k in it. But just yesterday I was a bit upset about the email I recieved that my visa was refused. You think its bcause Im still a student, and I only got less money ? But I stated there that I have a sponsor for the accomodation and all expenses. I even included my itinerary to Au, now I just keep on rebooking it, till I got a visa . Please I badly need your advice. Any single word from you is much appreciated. Hope to hear back. Thanks !
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Hello Kassie, did u submit intent letter? invitation letter from ur bf? or even a reference letter from ur parents? Case to case basis kasi yan sis, some Case Officer naka base sa intent letter of applicants or invitation letter from ur bf. U also provide reasons why need mo bumalik sa pinas after ur visa expire. nung first time ko nag apply last year, pinagawa ako ng asawa ko reference letter from parents at sa gayun ma convince mo ang CO na taagang babalik ka at genuine relationship nyo importante din un. one thing din pala, nag submit kaba ng conversation printscreen nyo/copy? at ang passport stamp copy ng bf mo nung pinuntahan ka nya dito sa pinas, need din un. license copy ng bf mo, or any kind of ID beside sa passport nya, goodluck sis, re-apply ka n lng at gather more docs.
Yes, nagsubmit po ako ng invitation letter galing sa kanya, bank statements nya, photocopy of his passport, kami pa nga dalawa mismo nag submit nun, tas ano po ba ibig sabihin ng print convo nmin ? Any convo will do ba, like sa messenger ? At ano po yung reference letter galing sa parents ? Thanks again 🙂
Yes sis Kassie.. Money remittance as well like western union receipts, etc.. conversation logs like skype, messenger, viber or line.. Good luck sis
Sis. Kumpleto naman docu mo except sa isa sa napakaimportante which is STAT DECLARATION.
Hi everyone 🙂 my au tourist visa was refused last day, but I already have an itinerary and supposedly , my flight to Brisbane was on 17th of this month, but bfore the day, I got the refusal notice, I asked my boyfriend to rebook the flight sched. Since I haven’t recieve any update that time. Now, im still hopeful I can get it the next time I re apply.My boyfriend also told me he will get a lawyer to fix and process my visa. Either way, im still in the positivity that i`ll get it soon. 🙂 so, I just wanna ask if anyone from here has already organized a flight to Brisbane, if possible the 1st week of March or so ? Hope to hear back 🙂
I’ll be in Brisbane on the 14th of May.
Cool 🙂 but mine is quite earlier 🙂 thanks btw.
Hi kassie ang alam ko kasi pag first timer mag apply medyo matagal kagaya sakin.. 25 days ata bago na Grant. And dahil sa student kapa lang need nila ng letter from ur parents.. un ang alam ko.. ung sakin nun wala na ung conversation namin ng fiance ko.. pero Submit mo lahat na meron kang docs…just to prove na strong ung relationship nyo.. ung mga na gragrant dito ng mabilis un ng mga pang second , 3rd. Application na nila.. un ang observation ko.. 🙂 try to apply again
Thanks so much 🙂 but I just wanna clarify what kind of letter from parents ? I guess nag submit nman ako ng complete documents dun sa checklist, may extra docs. Pa nga akong nilagay dun. 1 week lng at nlaman ko agad yubg result, kaya lng, refused. Kailangan ba talaga notarized from lawyer yung mga documents like galing sa bf ko ?
Hi kasie, you need a notarized certified Xerox copy of your passport , and birth certificate then get a police clearance then make sure to mention your reasons to go back to your letter of intent .can you tell us the reason of the refusal?
I see, that’s why it`s refused, cuz I wasn’t aware that it must be notarized. Maybe a period of stay is also a factor why they refused it ? I stated there for 3 months.
Not necessarily… May iba naman nag submit na di naka notarize ang mga docs nila ung friend ko aprroved naman ung visa nya depende lng talaga yan sa co mo pag di sya satisfied sa reason mo na babalik ka ng pinas di ka talaga maapprove.
Can you suggest strong evidence na bbalik talaga ako sa Pinas . ? Cguro ngs yun yung kulang ko.and also i`ve never had any employment record, cuz im still a student. But I just talked with my bf, and he will just get a lawyer who will do it for us. I also want to re apply probably tomorrow, or the next days, the only problem is I only have invitation letter from him, cuz I passed the original copy of his bank statements, as well as photocopy of his passport.
sis kasie through vfa or Immi online ka? Kasi ang bank statement ng bf ko attachment lang kasi online ako nag apply
No, I applied personally, with my boyfriend. If ever i`ll do my application online, can my bf do it in behalf of me ? I`ll just forward all my documents to him. Cause he will just ask help from his lawyer.
If you applied personally you don’t need notarized docs only in Immi online. Yes sis pwede sya mag attache lahat ng docs.yong pag aaral mo na lng reason mo babalik ka Sa opening
Yay ! Thanks a lot, can I use my exam slips for prove na nag aaral pa ako at babalik ako dito on May ?
If you can ask a certification from your school will be better
Gusto ko sana enrollment form, kaso, may la yung enrollment nmin
Yes sis enrollment form mas ok , how many days will you stay there and Immi will grant up to 1 month pero yong docs mo scanned lahat yong sa bf mo scanned and attachments lng Hindi yong original tlg Kaya nga kailangan notarized yong 2docs .ang vfa original submit mo except passport pero mabilis ang processing Nila pero ang payment manager’s check ang sa online credit card ng bf mo.
May I know those supporting documents to prove that i`ll go back ? First time ko kasi, thanks 🙂
Since na student ka pa lng u can ask ur mum to support ur trip kht sponsor mo na c bf mas ok kung pati parents mo gagawa ng affidavit of financial support stating na willing din sila mag support sayo financially while u are in Australia at babalik ka kc nag aaral ka pa at pwede rin sila mg submit kung may mga properties cla like ung photo copy ng land title or House and lot.Pwede din cla mag submit ng bank statement nila.tsaka pwede rin naman sabihin ng parents mo na babalik ka kc pwede mo rin mamanahin ung mga properties ng parents mo pag dating ng tamang panahon.tska nag aaral ka di mo pwede e give up ung education kc importante sayo un at kung nasa 3rd yr college ka na di mas mabuti kc sayang naman 1 yr nlng graduate ka na un ang sabihin mo na reasons.
Mg 3rd year pa ako this class opening, pero babalik nman ako on May kasi nga pasukan nman on June, ano po ba mganda gawin ? Nag house rental lng kasi kami eh, kaya wala akong msubmit na properties galing parents ko
Yes rights sis nzgf82. ?
In my case..nilagay ko sa intent letter ko na I’m going to visit my bf pero mga docs.ko lang lahat sinubmit ko like my bank statements,bio page of my passport tsaka ung mga pages na may mga stamps na rin nung pumunta ako ng ibang bansa last 2 years,business permit,dti,bir at birth cert.ko at wala akong pinasa kahit isang doc.ni bf at approved naman visa ko in 2 weeks.
No the 3 months staying is not a reason cos the choices there is up to 3 months, that 2 documents need to be notarized , my cousin spend 3 months there which her first time also she will go home on March 6 and I’ll stay April 11- May 1 only 3 weeks for me.?. I don’t spend my 3months grant. One thing Important is you have supporting documents with your reasons to go back
Hi Kassie,
First time I applied tourist visa few years ago graduating ako nun, my sponsor was my relatives. I think you just need to submit supporting documents like school registration, receipt, your ID for this school year and other supporting documents from you and your bf. Make an intent letter that you will just stay there for holiday and need to come back here in Philippines cos you want to finish your studies. Goodluck!
Pero may nBili s
Na akong ticket, supposedly 17 yung flight ko this month, pero since wala pa akong update sa visa, pnarebook ko yun hanggang 23, at plano ko sana mg re apply tomorrow, at e rebook ko uli yung flight ko, pero the problem is wala na akong documents sa bf ko kasi nauna na sha sakin pbalik ng Brisbane nung 17th. Ndi ko alam anong mga requirements e submit ko yung sure na granted na the this time I reapply
Kaya nmn pala sis nag apply ka tapos alis agad di pa nmn tapos yong klase then lack of evidence ka . Then up to 3 months pa. Mas ok sana Kung closing na.
Ah, kaya pala 🙂 thanks talaga. Hopefully matulungan kami ng lawyer nyah, kasi nga kakaalis lng nya last 3 days ago, and he got some imp. work to do, kaya ako nlang papuntahin nya dun.ano kaya gawin ko, gusto ko talaha mg reapply ksi 1 wk lng nman mlaman ang result yumg iba nga 1 day 2 or 3.
Try mo vfa Baka sakaling 1 week nga.wag na Immi kasi tagal 26 days ang sa akin .nag grant agad yong mga naka punta na don then babalik ulit.
Through vfs ako nag apply at 1 week may result na, unfortunately, refused. So pwede ba ndi nlang ako mg submit ng iterinary? Kasi nga, nkalagay dun 17thfeb yung flight ko, taz e rebook nlang nmin ng bf hanggang sa kung klan ako mgrant ng visa.
Hi Kassie, importante ang mga:
– intent letter, state your reason why you want to go there, your itinerary and most importantly your reason why you need to go back to the Philippines ; your studies and family
– attach strong ties to go back to the philippines ; enrolment proof, school id, your family photos,
– proof that your relationship is genuine; photos together, conversation logs, letters, money transfers, his ticket going to our country to visit you. It doesnt hurt to have a brief story of your rwlationship from you and from him (separately written or pwedeng sa kanya mismo manggaling, attach ka nalang photos)
– sponsor proof that he can support you ; his bank statement, payslips, if he can get COE, he can also write a statutory declaration stating that he is going to shoulder all expenses of your travel, food and accomodation and that you will abide to the visa conditions.
– additional docs ; your parents consent that they are allowing you and that they are giving additional support for your travel.
Also, i think its faster getting result when applying through VFS, lalo na first time.
However you need to give atleast 30-35 days to be safe. So your flight sched should be a month or more kung magapply ka.
Hello sinu po dito nakapag medical na mga ilang days bago makuha ang result kasama din na ang dental sa examinin please reply po salamat
Hello Rose, usually kapag ok naman lahat ng results ifoforward na ata sa embassy within 3-5 days.
Medyo tumatagal lang nmb kung may pinapaulit na tests.
Goodluck and Godbless sis 🙂
Hello po camestrada marshal papala Hindi batayo mismo ang magsubmit nung result paranaman ditayo worries about sa result
Hi sis Rose sasabihin nmn sayo ng clinic kung ok lahat ng results or kung may kkailangan na ulitin.
Dont worry, they send it to immigration within 3-5 days.
Para makasigurado ka. Tawagan mo ang clinic after 3 days kung naforward n nila result
hello mga sis..may medical ba pag 6months and tourist visa?
6 months single entry? Yes po, need ng medical.
Hi sis Ana meron x ray lang. Sis Ai san kana? Dito na ako Australia last Feb 12. Viber me please? Cheers
Hi sis Josephine congrats dahil nanjan ka sana everything will be fine sa medical ko this friday
Hi sis Rose bsta walang ubo okay yan.no worries yan sis. Thanks
Hi can you viber me i want to ask something about how to apply tv sana sis if ok lang ..here my number 09276839180
Hi, nagpa process din ako ngayon for my tourist visa application at ako lang ang gumagawa ngayon. Thankful ako na andito ang blog nato with the discussions of the applicants. Pero may mga katanungan at clarification lang sana aq. Yung sa situation ko kasi hinde ko boyfriend yung mag sponsor sa akin, parang MU palang kami pero maraming beses na kami nagkita at marami kaming pictures together, how bad it would affect my application kung di q boyfriend ang sponsor q?
kami nga ngreak he he.
Hi po.. First time ko mag apply ng tourist visa. How bad do you think it would affect my application kung friend ko lang nag sponsor sa akin tapos wala aqng bank statement na maibigay.
oo nga sis Josephine congrats, haping happy na kasi kasama mo na ang minamahal mo..hehe! Enjoy’
sis Rose, good luck sa medical mo..God bless!
Hi sis sigie thanks.oo nga sis granted ng feb 8, tpz fly agad pagka feb 11. Dating Auz Feb 12 ng umaga hehehe.
Thank you sis sigie
Hi po ok lang po kaya kung hindi certified tru copy ung pay slip nung sponsor?
Hi sis jennelynevans ok lng sis kahit photo copy lang lahat ng docs nya in my experience in my previous applications wala ako sinubmit na certified tru copy even all my docs lahat photo copy lng sis……
Ok lng un sis jennelynevans
hi mga sis!! good day!
Hihingi po sana ako ng favor sa inyo kung ok lang.. Gusto ko sana magask kung sino sa inyo ang may copy pa ng letter of intent nila… especially po yung mga nag/magvivisit sa boyfriend. yung sample ko kasi dito is yung kapatid ang bibisitahin.. please please mga sis. Thank You in advance!
Hello po?? Sana may kasabay ako bumiyahe Sydney po… katakot mgisa first time to travel din kase ako.. ^_^
when is ur flight sis?
Hi sis paula kelan flight mo sis?…..dont worry sis mababait naman mga immig officers….just be sure dala mo sis visa grant notice mo, ticket mo at passport mo….un lng sis if ever meron ka di alam feel free to ask wag ka lang mahihiya mgtanong sis and everything will be alright….have a safe trip…..
Thanks God granted visa ko.. I just read everything here from the very start… Thanks Miss Nina and to all sissies who contributed their experiences processing the visa. Massive help indeed! God bless to all
helo po matgal po b talaga ang result pag online k po ng aply….bale feb 2 pa po kase ako nag aply kaso wala pa rin po result….
Wait mo lng sis… dadating din yan! Good luck sis Hazel
1 month sis
Akin sis almost 3 weeks…
Hi guys im a newbie and want to start things out for tourist visa. I will get invitation and a friend will process everything for me online at OZ sabi nya via onlkne lahat. Then he said i need a proof na babalik nga ako. I got my 10yr stay sa company and visited few countries too. Do u think thats enough to say na babalik ako, tour tour lang? Also i want to know how much ba ung money na dapat nasa bank ko po for a month stay? Im worried to be denied (like everybody else) haha. May interview ba?
Hi ask ko lang sana pag personal ba mag lodge ng documents mas mabilis ang process kesa online? Salamat
Kelangan paba ng NBI at police clearance para sa tourist visa?
Hi sis jane pag tiyagaan mo nalang basa yang mga comments jan anjan na lahat kasagutan sa tanong mo sis. In my second application hindi na ako nag submit. So no need na nbi for tv.cheers
thank you…visa grant n ako sis….ngaun ko lng nkuha result
ask ko lng sana kung ok lng po b n oneway ticket lng muna bibilhin kase 6mos nmn ako dun???salmat
Hi sis hazel okay na okay naman. One way lang sa akin.. Pero tinanong ako sa immigration manila. Pero okay naman basta marunong lang tayo sumagot hehe
salamat sis…online k b nag pabook ng flight mo sis….
Hi sis hazel.bf ko bumili sis dito Aus. Sa travel agent niya.thanks
Hi mga sis.. sa mga wala sa condition nila ung 8503.. ilang beses pwede bumalik dun or panu un mga sis… ??? And kong mag travel na papuntahin ta dun anu ung dadalhin?? Thanks sa help
Hi sis Sheryl Faith Yanga, dito ako sa Perth now. Ikaw? Sorry late reply.cheers
Good morning po sa lahat!
Pa help naman po,bagohan kasi ako.
My friend ako Australian citizen siya,he invited me na bisitahin ko siya sa Australia.Sabi niya sagot niya lahat lahat.Pero never pa kami ng meet nito ,chat lang.Wala ako trabaho,wala rin ako bank statement.Sa ingin nyo po mypag asa ako?
Pero meron ako anak dito sa pinas,feel nyo if sasabihin ko na kailangan ako bumalik sa pinas bcause of my daughter,ok kaya yun?please help.
Thank you and God bless us
Good evening po sa lahat..may e ask lang po ako last magpasa ako ng requirements for australian tourist visa.I’m married from Hawaii and never been in another country..I have a friend from US and he staying here in Phil. for 3 months this year and last year of April for 1 month also.kakapnta lng nya sa Australia feb 21. May 1yr working visa xa dun at Naghanap na xa ng work.. ininvite Nya ako sa oz.anu po nga needs ko galing sa knya at need po ba letter galing husband ko na pumayag xa? May bank Nman ako pero kunti lang lamn Kaya ung atm ng hubby ko Ang gamitin ko sa oz if ever. Pls help me po..thanks for reading this..godbless all.
Hi Aiza..nabasa ko ung prob mo.. ang alam ko kasi di ka pwedeng pumunta dun if hindi Resident ung mag invyt sau.. isa pa Sis. .wala work ung mag invyt sau.. xmpre iisipin ng immigration mag hahanap ka rin ng work dun.. and question jan wer u titira habang andun ka. Kahit my letter galing sa husband mo Sis mahihirapan ka kong di taga sa oz ang mag invyt sau. 🙂 sana makatulong ito.
Thank po sa reply, may nirentahan na xa na house dun, pwd na ba un?or kelangan Nya tlga mag work. Never pa din ako nag work..may anak Nman ako dto Kaya may prof ako na babalik .taz Kaya sw Nya ako supports kahit d pa xa nagwork,.anu mas mgandang gawin ko po? Pls help some advice po.
Hi sis sg about sa titirhan nakahanap na xa nah rent nga lang xa at nag apply na Rin dw xa ng work..Saba maging ok pray nlng ako.
And Kaya Nman ako sponsor an ng friend ko kahit hanap pa dw xa work dun.please need your help guys.thank u.
Unfortunately he can’t invite you po going to Australia. Only Australian Citizen and Residence in Australia lang po pwede mag sponsor.
sabi Nya d Nman dw Nya ako iinvite isulat Lang Nya na while I’m in tourist visa xa magsusuport sa akin ..kaya dw tourist visa kinuha ko lasi magtour Lang ako..ani Gagawin ko po?
Philippine passport holder ka po, it’s not easy for us to enter other countries. Pero if you have lots of money sa bank and you have land title, work etc you can apply po mag tour. Mahirap po kasi makakuha ng VISA lalo na wala kang Australian Sponsor. Pero if you have money sa bank and proof na kaya mo or nung friend mo na support ikaw and proof na babalik ka dito then try mo po there’s nothing wrong in trying naman po. Make sure you complete all the documents needed po. Try niyo po.
Hi sissies, sino sa inyo dto may flight papuntang brisbane ngayong march 23 ?
Hi kassie what airline? my flight to bne is on March 21 via Pal
Hello po sa lahat…Sino po naka experience na mag apply ng spousal visa sa vfs?
Guys pag nag marry ba at you take his surname, pag mag apply ka ng spousal eh original name mo or married name? Also kailangan ba agad agad register Marriage sa Philippine embassy sa Australia? Kailangan ren ba palitan agad surname sa passport?
Hi Ms.Rose, I am not yet married soon to be pa lang. You can still use your single name in the entire years na nandyan ka until ma PR k til citizenship walang problema s application mo basta attach mo lng ung marriage contract at mas maganda dyn kn s Au mgfile. Also ok lng din n wag mo muna palitan passport mo. My kakilala nga ako talagang hinintay nya p maexpire yung Philippine passport nya in 5yrs bago sy ngpalit ng surname dun. S Philippine consulate nmn dyn s Australia ok lng din kahit hnd u muna iregister meaning single kp din s Pilipinas pero s Au kasal k at my marriage contract k dyn. Dyn nmn kasi hnd complicated compare dito stin dami arte at requirements palibhasa hnd systematic dito.
Hi sis, hindi paren ako married. Thank so much sa sagot sis, nag woworry kasi ako kasi gusto ni Fiancee mag apply agad ako dito sa AU ng driving license eh hindi ko ren alam ano susulat name wise eh hindi ko nga ren alam kung pwede na mag apply driving license sa AU pag bridging visa ka palang since un makuha natin until mag decide sila (9-12 months) pag mag apply ng Partner visa. May idea ka ba sis?
Hi Rose,
You can use your surname in applying a driver’s license in Australia,just present your philippine passport thats a valid document..im already married but im still using my surname not my husbands last name..
Hi, Ask ko lang sa mga same situation sakin. Nag apply ako 3months tv then ma expired na siya sa March 17, 2016, the problem is nagpakasal kami last Feb 13,2016. Now i’eextend ko lang yung tv visa ko. Should I put na married na ako? I refused kaya nila extension ko dahil nagpakasal ako dito sa Oz? Thanks for your help, Gals! <3
Just wanna share the great news, visa granted after 28 days! Yey! Super happy! Just have faith and be optimistic guys! Kayo naman ang susunod!
Hello mga sis my tanong.lang ako.kasi ngayon ko ang nabasa na nag email pala sa akin ang Australian visa application last march 3 na my documents ready to pick up until March 8.if hindi ma pick up my documents ibalik daw sa Australian embassy manila. Ngayon lang kasi ako naka experience na nag email sila. Granted na visa ko last feb 8 at dito na ako Aus.first apply ko never nila ni return docs ko. Only my visa granted ang ni return nila via courier.kasi nag avail ako ng 2 way courier. Ngayon one way lang. Kaya ni email nila visa granted ko. Thanks
Sino may flight dito papuntang Melbourne on March 10?
Hi po, I’m going to Melbourne also. Naka alis ka na po ba? I’m worried kasi first time q papuntang Australia and mag isa pa. Sana may makasabay aq.
hi sis MGC asko ko lang po …my fiance kasi propose to me last month when he was here,,and then am gonna apply for tourist visa this month just gonna go there for vacay for 3 weeks ..do we need to put in the letter na fiance nya na ako? hndi bah sila magduda baka fiance na nya ako di nako babalik?? thanks sis
Hi sis Meeee,ok lang un.
I applied tv nang engage ako.
Just make sure na you have doucuments to prove na babalik ka – like your work and family. Make an intent letter about why you want to go on vacay, state that youll go back to Philippines and pede rin magbigay statutory doc ang fiance mo na magsupport sya financially for your travel and that youll abide with visa conditions.
Magattach ka rin ng relationship proof like photos, skype call logs facebook etc, proof that youre a genuine couple.
Basahin mo din sis ung ibang maga comments about tv applications 🙂
Gobless.
Thank you sis camestrada for the reply about the fiance.,,.Gonna ask lang po. do i need to pass. certificate of employment po sa business namin?kasi tumutulong lang ako so wala na akong mga ganin coe or payslips,..but am gonna provide our proof of business po…ok lang bah if my mom will just write letter that am helping in our business and she permitted. me to travel ?? thank u sis..
Hello mga sis… good day! Ask ko lng pwede ba mgdala ng liquid like perfumes, and astringents? Kase I bought good for 3 months or so kaya lng baka bawal? I am excited and nervous hehehe pero sana walang aberya kase first time ko mg travel.. pwede din ba mgdala ng sabon kase baka magka breakouts ako while I am in Australia na… kaya ngdala ako ng soap na hiyang sa akin.. thanks
Hi sis paula….yes sis u can bring but be sure to put it in your luggage kc ang allowed lng na ilagay sa hand carry bag is less than 100ml sis….
Anyways when flight mo sis and san ka sa oz?….
Good luck sis and have a safe trip……
Thanks sis Ashi.. bale 100ml lng total or every items ang hand carry is 100ml? Wala pa akong flight sis kase bibili pa baka this week send ni partner ang ticket ko kase siya bibili ng ticket dun.. ng iipmake lng me for now para ready na.
Sis paula 100ml liquid is not allowed sa hand carry bag sis….kung ang perfurme mo 100ml u better put it in ur luggage sis….every item sis basta less than 100ml ok lng un in my experience sis lagi ko dala ung maliit na alcohol ung 60 ml tsaka perfume ko na 75 ml sa hand carry bag ko un nilalagay tapos ung ibang 100ml sis automatic sa luggage ko na nilalagay un……
Anong airlines ka sis? Ako sis PAL c partner din bumili ng ticket ko sa apri 10 flight ko sis…..
Thanks sa info sis.. naku 120ml kada isa… bawal ba yun? amp sana yung maliliit nlng sana binili ko.. my goodness sayang naman madami akong nabili… 🙁
Sa Sydney ako sis… mgkano flight mo return ba? Sana sabay tayo hehehe depende kay partner when nya gusto pero gusto nya asap eh
Thank you sis ashi… akala ko bawal kahit sobra ng 100ml sa luggage… kinabahan tuloy ako kase madami akong binili good for ilang months.. haha sayang naman din… wala nmn masyadong nilagay sa hand carry puro paralubong and dried mangoes lng hehe
Kala ko bawal mag dala ng food ? Sabi kasi ng bf ko wag daw mag dala ng kahit anong klaseng food , clarification Lang Kung sino na naka dala ng pasalubong na pagkain sa Australia
You’re welcome sis paula…..sydney din ako sis bale 1200 aud ung ticket ko sis return na un……dapat nga sis ngayong march din ako kaya lng april 1st pa graduation ng daughter ko kaya mnoved namin ni partner flight ko….
San pala kayo sa sydney sis?
Hello. Anyone flying to sydney tomorrow via cebu pacific? 🙂
Hi mga sis.. ang dami nyo puro Sydney hehe Ayaw nyo ba sa perth 🙂 🙂 … ako this March din usapan namin ni bf ko na pupunta ako dun.. pero wala pang date..nag babasa me mga comment dito..ang alam ko bawal ang food pero ung fiance ko nagdala xa dun ng peanut butter..strawberry jam.. nakarating nmn..pati dried fish daw ok lang basta nakabalot ung wala amoy.. anyway ung fiance ko pag babalik na xa dami nya binibili na mga candies galing dito..ok naman.. ang alam ko na bawal ung fresh fruits..seeds..or leaves.. (ex.manga na fresh.) Bawal daw kasi baka daw may mga insects na galing dito satin.. yan ang explanation ng fiance ko sakin.. 🙂 sa mga kaka apply palang gudluck.. tyaga lang mga sis..my awa c god . 🙂
I think pwede? I am not sure kase nakita ko sa post ng friend ko sa fb may dried fish nga tapos magic sarap then mga corned beef purefoods.. pwero sabi nila okay lng nmn daw ang dried fruits wag lng ang peanuts and chocolates? basta declare mo daw mga dala mo wala nmn problema.. balak ko sana mgdala ng dried mangoes…. pwede kaya? I have some souvenir din kase yung wooden objects feel ko sa hand carry yun.. request kase
Nun ng punta ko Australia my dala ako dalawang pack ng banana chips and lengua nklagay s bagage ko. I dont think bawal unless nlng kun sobrang dami at parang mgttinda kna sa oz hehe ska s aiport my mbbili k n mga pwede psalubong so i think ok lng.
Hello any idea kng mababait ba mga Aussie? my gosh kabado ako hahaha sana okay ang lahat.. more importantly, walang racist……..
They are so friendly.
As my cousin said sis Kim Aussie are more hospitable than Filipino , and no discrimination na observe ko din sa bf ko sya nag good morning sa janitor at guard ako Wala 🙂
Oo tama. Ndi nman sa bad or ndi nman sguro lhat pero ndi nmmansin mga pinoy sa oz buti p nga yun nkkasalubong ko n mga tga Australia lagi my good day and how are you nk smile pa. Hehe tas sa family lage hug and beso beso greeting nila.
Super mababait mga Aussie. Hindi sila judgemental. Makaka usap mo kahit milyonaryo sila dito. Cheers!!!
Hi sis Sofia, super mababait mga Aussie sis. No worries. Hindi sila judgemental. Super bait nila.wala sila pakialam sa buhay natin hahaha. Hindi kagaya culture natin dami nakikialam. Tsaka kahit mayaman makakausap natin.cheers
Sis jelly huwag kana dala foods. Before mag landing ang airplane to Australia. Gina announced nga very strict immigration or custom sa Australia.not allowed bringing foods. Its better huwag kana dala para walang trouble….Gudluck!!!
Oo nga ba’t pa ako mag dala ?eh ayaw ng bf ko tapos yong pina book na ticket hand carry lng , pero pag uwi 30 kg Ibig sabihin marami akong dala pa uwi hahaha.
magkano po bbyran s airport??
Travel tax less than 2k sis Hazel
Hello guys… normal lng ba ang sumbat sa kanila? Kase I was been working before then my partner asked me to quit my job pero ayoko dahil sayang kase my shift is always graveyard working in a hospitality industry.. but I never asked him to send me.. I am just waiting for him to offer me kng need ko na ng pera… Natatakot kase ako na in the end baka sumbatan ako kaya I want to have my own income din kahit nasa Pinas ako… but when I get in Australia may nka line up na work na sa akin from his company kng allow na ako mg work… kaso he will get my hard worked money and will just give me allowance.. Is it normal to them? Is it fair??? Thanks
Hi sis Elna, its a case to case basis kasi for each couple. Kung hindi ka comfortable sa gnung set up. Let him know. Im sure he will understand. You need to compromise with each other.
Better have a joint account so atleast you have accessas well – just a suggestion.
Sa mga sis dito sa forum. I think this is a good issue to discuss. Lalo na sa may mga asawa / partner na Aussie.
Financial Aspect is very crucial.
– Panu ba ang culture ng mga Aussie in handling money with their wife?
– Any inputs / advice or story mga sis ay makakatulong sating lahat.
Salamat!
I agree with you sis camestrada….case to case basis talaga kc iba iba din ang ugali kc ng mga australiano….meron kuripot, meron din all the way kung mgbigay….according to my partner’s sis in law its better to have ur own money kc as a couple they are equal talaga sa lahat ng aspects like sa gastusin sa bahay kapg may work parehas depende sa kanila kung sino ang para sa foods at kung sino ang magbabayad for the bills….ganun sila dun even sa gawaing bahay they r totally equal kc hindi sanay pgsilbihan ang mga asawang lalaki unlike d2 satin automatic ang babae ang gagawa ng lahat ng gawaing bahay and when it comes to money naman although both nagttrabaho bnbigay pa din ng husband sa wife ang sweldo…..kaya much better talaga to have a joint account mga sis…..one thing more is sa situation nating mga pinoy we need to support our families here in the philippines so we better earn our own money kc eventhough binibigyan tayo ng pera ng mga partners natin nakakahiya din sa part natin na aasa pa tayo sa kanila sa perang ipapadala natin sa family natin di ba especially ibang iba ang culture nila pagdating sa support for the family…..in other way nasa pag uusap nu na din ng partner nu yon….in my case kc mga sis i explained to him tungkol sa culture natin and sabi ko sa kanya i will embrace ur culture and u need to do the same……pansinin nu mga sis marami talaga pgkakaiba ang culture natin at culture nila…
Yes mababait mga Aussie. Pero pagdating sa supporta ng family natin. Dapat trabaho tayo para my maibigay tayo sa family natin. Nakakahiya na humingi tayo para pamigay natin hehe. ..
That’s true sis Ashi and sis Josephine.
Kailangan din natin magwork to have our own money na itulong sa family natin or padala sa Pilipinas.
Pero sa case ng culture.
Ang mga Oz ba na lalaki ay tulad ng Pinoy na binibigay ang pera sa asawa?
Sa case kasi ni sis Elna, parang baliktad at siya ang bibigyan ng allowance.
Sis camestrada parang kanya kanya sila ng pera sis. Sa case ko kasi hindi pa kami kasal. Binibigyan lang ako ng pera para padala sa anak ko sa pinas if dito ako Aus. .kasi wala ako work. Pero sa observation ko kanya2 talaga cla pera . Ma boy or girl. Kaya okay kang sa kanila divorce ka agad if hindi magka intindihan kasi pareho sila my mga pera hahaha. Hindi ka gaya sa atin pinoy lalot asawa lang my trabaho.utong nalang ta, dili nalang makipaghiway kay walay kaunon og mag bulag sa bana. Kumbaga martir kaayo ta.tungod pud sa financial usahay haha
Hi po, newbie po ako dito, Pwede po ba Humingi ng advise sa inyo kung ano yung first step at kung paano mag apply ng visa. I got an invitation of my friend currently living in Aus. Could you please help me what will be the process, this is my first time to travel abroad. Appreciate your kind assistance Mam/Sir. Thank you
Hi mga sis.. Sa situation ko nmn about sa sopurta galing sa bf or fiance.. Nagwowork ako dati sa Israel. Malaki sahod..and dhil mahal ko bf ko I quit..reason:di nmn xa makapunta dun sa Israel para mavisit ako…tapos mahal pamasahe if every yr uuwi ako.. So malaking desisyon ginawa ko. .give up ko work ko para mag work itong relasyon nmin.. Binayaran ko lahat ng utang namin(family) binawi ko lupa namin. And explain ko sa kanu na Kong uuwi ako wala me work ..my ISA akong anak and nag aaral na..pero nag meet na kmi kaya alam na nya sitwasyon ng family ko.. Mum ko nagtitinda ng gulay dad ko farmer..nung first meet nmin dito kami sa bahay nag stay kaya alam nya lahat..pamumuhay namin.. Din he offered na mag stay ako dito pinas..di ako mag wowork all I need to do is have time sa kanya if bibisitahin nya ako dito..xa nag susuport sakin .sa anak ko..sa magulang ko..anyway xa nag ask na mag quit ako sa job….pag andun naku sa Australia and my work na sabi nya sakin bahala me sa Pera ko Kong want ko suporthan family ko…kaya sobrang thankful nmn ako kasi naiintindihan nya sitwasyon ko..madalang lang ang guy na ganun.. Di ko hinilinh sa kanya na suporthan nya ako..basta cnbi ko sitwasyon ko.. He understand kasi my mga ka work xang pinoy na to-do support sa family nila . kaya alam nya ang halaga ng family.. 🙂 🙂
Wow sis Sg bait ng Asawa mo or bf mo…. Ma swerte tayo if ganun asawa natin or bf natin. Na maunawain. Lucky ka sis Sg. Congrats…
May I ask sis pag partner visa ka pa lng ba di pa pwede mag work Jan Australia ?
Goodmorning! Hi Mam. Ask lang po dun sa mga nakaexperience na tourist sa Australia, meron po ba dapat showmoney para maapprove yung visa. If meron po mga magkano yung minimum? Salamat
Thanks sis.. lahat nmn tau swerte in diff ways nga lang.. maswerte ako sa bf ko pero naawa nmn ako sa hirap ng work nya sis.. kaya want ko n mag work ..san ka pala sa perth Sis nakalimutan ko na.. my fb kaba?? Malay mo mag meet tau heheh.. if ok lang Sis. .
Thanks sis josephine ..nainis ako dito sa internet ko ang bagal hehe.. my fb kaba sis josephine ??
Sis sg josie d. Sarona fb ko. ..my nakita ako dalawang pinay sa Fremantle atleast namansin naman.my mga pinay kasi dito hindi namamansin. Anyway life nila yon.kala cguro nila mayaman na cla haha. Buti pa mga Aussie , friendly.namamansin cla hehehe… cheers…
Hi sis what if 3 weeks lang bngay bf ko na pay slips niya ok lang ba
Pag bridging visa ka palang ba pwede ka na mag work? Kasi 6-12months daw bridging visa until mag decide sila sa Partner visa, I’d like to work.
Pwdi kana mag work .nasa bridging visa na allowed my work. Pero ang hirap ata humanap ng trabaho dito… yong kakilala ko nag school muna Siya para maka kuha ng certificate . Like mag work sa school ng mga bata. …
Hello sis josephine,
Pwede ba kitang ma add sa fb sis? hehe!
Hi sis sigie sure sis.cheers
Hi sis sigie sa Perth ka din ba sis???
Hello po… ask ko lng pag mag apply onshore ng spouse visa need ba ng may joint account? Thank you