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How to Get Your Australia Travel History (Arrivals and Departures)

Do you want to know your Australia Travel History for proof of travel or for visa application? You can request travel records to know your movements in and out of Australia as they no longer stamp your passports. You can request through e-mail or go to the nearest Australian Embassy.

If you have traveled from 1981 to the present, this guide is for you. For those travels before 1981, contact the National Australian Archives . The Department of Home Affairs is in charge of recent travel records. Here are the documents you need to pass and instructions.

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Documents Required

• Form 1359 – duly accomplished

• Valid ID – scanned colored copy or a certified true copy may be a Passport or Driver’s License
• Written authority (Part C of the form) – If another person is making the request
• scanned copies of IDs of both parties – should you need to seek information about another person
• Birth certificate – children under 18
• Change of name document (e.g., Marriage certificate) – if applicable

Step by Step guide in getting Australia Travel History

STEP 1: Fill up you’re the Form 1359 digitally and sign it.

STEP 2: Gather all your documents. You may scan them if you wish to send them via e-mail. If not, then put them in one place.

STEP 3: E-mail your request to [email protected] (attach all the documents required). You can also send it to the nearest Australian Mission.

For the Philippines, the address is:

Australian Embassy The Philippines RCBC Plaza, Tower 2, Level 23 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City 1200

STEP 4: Wait for your Australia Travel History to be sent to you. It will probably take less than 30 days.

I hope you find this article very useful, especially if you want to get proof of travel history from Australia. Mostly, Australia doesn’t stamp passports, and if you traveled a long time or a lot and didn’t keep records, this guide is helpful. Good luck with getting your files!

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Hi, I have applied but I didn’t get any response. So what can I do now? Is there any way to contact??

Great help! must appreciate the clarity and stepwise guide to complete the process easily and quickly.

After you fill the form 1359 and have all required document do you scan everything including the form 1359 and send to that email address?

Hi Kach, I just want to ask is it hard to apply for tourist visa in Australia? I’m planning to go in Melbourne by next year. I’ve seen in their website they require some travel history to countries. I went to UK last 6yrs ago for a tour also. I’m visiting a friend in Melbourne.

Hi Kristine, you can check our guide here –> https://mrandmrshowe.com/lifestyle-blog/australia-visa-application-filipino Or you can avail our visa application service if you need help 🙂 –> https://mrandmrshowe.com/visa-application-bundle-service

Thank you for sharing this very useful article. More power to you guys! 🙂

Thank you, Roel!

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How do I find the right visa to travel to Australia?

Explore visas on the Department of Home Affairs website for Australian visa options that might suit your needs.

Can I apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) subclass 601?

There are specified passports that are eligible to apply for an ETA . Individuals who hold a non-citizen passport, certificate of identity or other travel document cannot apply for an ETA.

I tried to apply for an ETA and received a message saying that the application cannot be assessed.  What do I do now?

This means that the application is one of a small number of applications that cannot be approved over the internet due to checks required by the Australian Government.  Do not submit the application again. If you do, the result will be the same and your credit card will be charged again.

If you have had any criminal convictions in any country, you should obtain police checks and other relevant character documents then apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) , rather than an ETA to be assessed against the character requirements . If you arrive on an ETA with criminal convictions, you could be refused entry to Australia.  Additionally, if you do not meet the health requirements you should apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) , rather than an ETA. To start an online application you will need to create an ImmiAccount or login to your existing account.

If you do not have any health or character concerns and were unsuccessful in obtaining an ETA online (including passport holders from Taiwan) please contact the Global Service Centre at +61 2 6196 0196 to progress your application.  You will need to provide your ETA reference number and passport details.

How long will my application take to process?

Global visa processing times for all visa and citizenship applications are posted on the Department of Home Affairs website and updated monthly, providing an indicative timeframe for processing applications.  Processing times are impacted each month by changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, complex cases, and incomplete applications.

How can I check the status of my application or visa?

Log into your ImmiAccount to check the progress of an online application. You can also import a paper application into ImmiAccount to view the progress.

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) is a free online service that gives visa holders, employers and other registered organisations access to visa entitlements and status information 24 hours a day.

Can I get my visa application expedited?

The department does not offer an expedited service.  All visa applications are assessed based on their individual merits and against set legal requirements.   It is important that you submit a complete application to avoid any delays with the application. 

We strongly recommend that you should not book flights or make travel commitments until you have a visa to travel to Australia. The department will not be liable for any financial loss incurred by applicants whose visa application was finalised later than expected or where an application is unsuccessful.  If applicants travel to the airport without a visa to enter Australia they do so at their own risk and expense. 

Please note that the embassy is unable to answer visa and citizenship enquiries.

What travel is allowed on an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) visa?

A Visitor (Business) subclass 600 visa granted in relation to an ABTC allows travel for short-stay business purposes as well as short non-business travel, such as to have a holiday or visit family and friends. Please see the Department of Home Affairs website for further information on ABTC travel

I would like to work in Australia, what do I need to do?

Explore  work visas options on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What if I want to study in Australia?

Explore student visa options on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What if I want to migrate to Australia?

Explore visa options on the Department of Home Affairs website for options to become a permanent resident or join a partner or family in Australia.

I have an occupation or skill that may be needed in Australia, how do I find out what is accepted?

Information on skilled work in Australia, including the skilled occupation list, can be found on the  Department of Home Affairs website . ​

I am a returning resident, what are my visa options?

There are visa options available for current or former Australian permanent residents, or former Australian citizens to re-enter Australia.

What character requirements am I required to meet to enter Australia?

Everyone who wishes to enter Australia must be assessed against the character requirements .

What health requirements am I required to meet to enter Australia?

Everyone who wishes to enter Australia must meet the health requirement .

Are there migration agents who can assist with my application?

Information on finding and using a registered migration agent can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What travel document do I need to enter Australia?

Everyone entering Australia must present a valid and approved travel document as evidence of their identity and nationality. Australian visas are electronically attached to the valid passport used on the visa application.

Do Australian citizens have to enter Australia on an Australian passport?

Australian citizens should hold an Australian passport to enter and leave Australia, even when using a foreign passport overseas. The Australian Passport Office provides information on how to apply for an Australian passport .  

Can I travel on a passport with a different name to my airline ticket?

You should contact your airline to see if they will carry you. If so, you should then contact the immigration department of all countries to which you are travelling (except Australia) to ensure you will be able to fulfil their immigration/customs requirements. 

How can I update my passport details with the Department?

You can update your details online through your ImmiAccount.

How can I request my international movement records?

If you require international movement records for Australia please complete Form 1359 Request for international movement records and email to the address provided on the form.

If you require records prior to 1981 please contact the National Archives of Australia  www.naa.gov.au

Information on Australian visas and citizenship , as well as ways to contact us , can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website . 

Please note that the Embassy and Consulates are unable to answer visa and citizenship enquiries.

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AUSTRALIAN VISA: REQUIREMENTS & ONLINE APPLICATION

One sure way to make us smile is to mention Australia. Whenever a friend asks us a simple question about our time there, we can’t seem to stop talking passionately. Australia is incredible. It may be the world’s smallest continent, but it is teeming with adventures.

So far, we have visited seven cities and six national parks (Litchfield, Kakadu, Wattarka, Kata Tjuta-Uluru, Port Campbell, and the Great Barrier Reef). Fortunately, it is easy to get an Australian tourist visa. While you can still apply via VFS Global, a more hassle-free way is to do everything online. I’ve done this three times for myself and several times for my friends and family.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?

AUSTRALIAN TOURIST VISA OR BUSINESS VISA?

This guide is for those applying for an Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) online. Under this visa, there are two main streams: Tourist and Business.

• Tourist Stream . According to VFS, a tourist is a person visiting Australia temporarily “for a holiday, for a visit to relatives or friends, or for other short-term non-work purposes, including study for less than three months.” This stream applies to people who will be shouldering their own expenses and have no sponsors.
• Business Stream . This type is for those who are flying to Australia for a business-related activity like attending a conference or meeting a client. This is different from a Work Visa, which we know nothing about.

If you’re eyeing another type (long-term study, work, residency visas), I’m afraid we can’t help you because we haven’t experienced it.

To clarify: If you’re visiting a relative or friend but you will shoulder your travel expenses, you will still fall under the Tourist Stream . But if you’re sponsored by someone in Australia, there is a separate category for that: Sponsored Family Stream . We haven’t tried this stream yet, so we’re not covering that in this post.

AUSTRALIAN VISA REQUIREMENTS

• Accomplished online application form. No need to print anything. You will be filling this out after creating an account. The form has 20 pages, so completing it can take a while, but it’s easy.
• Passport-size photo. Soft copy.
• Copy of passport info page. Scanned. Must be clear.
• Evidence of financial status and funding for visit. Any or all of the following: – Personal bank statement – ITR or tax document – Payslips – Title deed – Retirement pension book
• Evidence of Applicant’s Previous Travel. You may be asked to provide scanned copies of the pages of your OLD and CURRENT passports that have entry and exit stamps and visas. Not all applicants are required to submit this.
• Evidence of current employment or self-employment. For employees, it can be any or all of the following: – Certificate of employment, explaining your role in the company – Evidence of leave For self-employed individuals or business-owners, any or all of the following will be accepted: – Business registration documents – Finance sheets (profits and losses) For students – Certificate of enrolment
• Family Register and Composition Form. – Form 54 (Family Composition) – PSA Birth Certificate – Marriage Certificate. If your current last name is different from your last name in your birth certificate.
• Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities in Australia. (For Tourist Stream ONLY) – Day-to-day itinerary (daily schedule showing the places you will visit and things you will do). Sample itinerary here.
• Evidence of Business-Related Reason for Travel. (For Business Stream ONLY.) It can be any or all of the following: – Conference registration – Details of previous contacts with Australian company or organization – Letter from employer explaining the reason for traveling
• Group Tour Details. If you’re visiting Australia as part of a group tour, submit any or all of the following: – Group Itinerary – Letter from company or institution organizing the tour – Group tour participants list
• Visa Fee. As of July 2019, the fee is AUD 145. Credit card, debit card, PayPal, and UnionPay are accepted.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• NOT ALL of the above are required. Some are labeled REQUIRED while others are tagged RECOMMENDED . So technically, not all of these are required. But I still strongly encourage you to submit as many listed documents as you can.
• On the list above, I keep on writing “ANY or ALL of these documents” under some categories. Why? Because in theory, you can submit just one item per document type. But of course, the more relevant documents you upload, the higher your chances of your application being approved.
• Some documents don’t apply to everyone. I tried changing some answers to check if it would affect the list of requirements and I found that it did. Therefore: The list of requirements vary depending on your answers to the questions in the form. For example, when I applied for myself and my mom, I wasn’t required to submit proof of travel history but my mom was.
• The following file types are accepted: jpg, bmp, png, pdf. PDF files must NOT be encrypted. Zip files are not allowed.
• The size of each file must not exceed 5MB. If it’s bigger than that, you will need to reduce the size. If your PDF files are still over, recreate your files with Adobe Distiller and set to “lowest file size.” Jpeg files can be set to only 96 DPI (dots per inch).

Here are additional documents that are not required but I believe can help your application go smoothly. (I submitted the following for my first application.)

• Cover Letter. This isn’t required, but it would help you a lot if you upload a letter explaining why you want to visit. Make sure that the letter summarizes and supports everything else you’re submitting. Remember, there will be no interview so it is best to let them know what you plan to do in Oz. We have a sample here: AUSTRALIAN VISA COVER LETTER.
• Roundtrip flight and hotel booking. You are actually discouraged to book flights and hotels before you’re granted a visa (so your money won’t go to waste should your application be denied), but in our case, we already had confirmed bookings so we thought we might as well submit them. This might be helpful if you snagged low fares via seat sale. But if you don’t have tickets yet, don’t book. Wait for your visa before making flight arrangements.

I know friends who also submitted their latest credit card statement . This is to show them that you have additional source of travel funds. I have a credit card but didn’t submit mine.

Again, if your trip is sponsored by a family member, apply for a visa under Sponsored Family Stream. Unfortunately, we haven’t experienced it so we don’t know the details. But from what I know, you will need to have the following on top of the other requirements.

• Letter of invitation. Only if you’re visiting a friend or relative. Best if you have photos with that friend and relative showing that you really know each other.
• Identification Documents of Sponsor. If you declare that your trip will be paid for by someone other than yourself.
• Evidence that your sponsor in Australia can financially support your trip. If you declare that your trip will be paid for by someone other than yourself.

Your sponsor might also be required to pay a bond.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN AUSTRALIAN VISA ONLINE

1. sign up for an immiaccount..

ImmiAccount means an account with Immi.gov.au, the Australian government’s official Immigration website. It is important to create an ImmiAccount because the whole process will be done on this website.

Important: Make sure you use a working email address. Any update about your application will be sent to this email (including the acknowledgment of receipt of your application and the actual visa grant). You will also get notified every time you log into your account.

To register, go to this site .

2. Accomplish the Application Form.

Once you have an account, you’ll receive a confirmation link via email. Check your inbox and follow the link.

Once confirmed, do the following:

• Click on NEW APPLICATION. Here, you’ll be asked what type of visa you want.
• Click on VISITOR . Then choose Visitor Visa (subclass 600). For tourists, this is the equivalent of Form 1419 , except you don’t need to print this out.
• Continue filling out all 20 pages of the form.

What if you start accomplishing the form but can’t complete right then? It’s okay. You can SAVE the changes and continue editing in the future. As long as you SAVE it (and NOT SUBMIT), you can keep on editing the form.

DO NOT SUBMIT THE FORM if you’re not done yet.

3. Submit Supporting Documents.

On your application dashboard, you will find a field where you can upload the required and recommended documents. The key is to submit as many types as you can. Better safe than sorry.

You can see the list of requirements above.

This is what the UPLOAD DOCUMENTS page looks like when applying for a TOURIST STREAM visa.

Some applicants will see an additional EVIDENCE OF THE APPLICANT’S PREVIOUS TRAVEL field.

And this is for BUSINESS STREAM .

That’s it! Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an Acknowledgment of Application Receipt in your email. I got mine on the same day of submission.

From here, it’s gonna be a nerve-racking waiting game.

Update: You may now be requested to visit the VFS office to provide biometrics/fingerprints.

4. Pay the Application Fee.

Online payments are done via credit card only.

The fee is now AUD 145 (PHP 5194) . A credit card surcharge was also collected. (In my case, it was AUD 1.37.)

If you don’t have a credit card, you can ask a family member or a friend who has one. You can also use PayPal and UnionPay.

AUSTRALIAN VISA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long is the processing time for australian visa (tourist or business).

The processing can take as short as 24 hours to as long as a month, depending on your case. The first time I applied, the process took almost a month. I submitted my application on May 9 and received my visa on June 5. This was in 2015.

The second time, it took 7 days. Submitted the application June 21 and got my visa on June 28. My teammates had it shorter. They got theirs in 5 days. Some of my friends got theirs in less than 24 hours. It’s pretty hard to predict.

The third time, it took 8 days. My mom, who was applying for the first time, had hers in 8 days too.

How long is the validity of the Australian visa?

In my case, even though I applied for a 3-week stay, I was granted a visa valid for 3 months. I think that’s the standard length for non-working visas.

How early should I apply for an Australian visa?

Not earlier than 6 months before your trip. In the visa, the last day I can enter Australia was clearly specified: 6 months after the visa was granted. Again, I’m not sure if this is the case for everyone, but that’s what was indicated on mine.

How much money should I have in the bank to get approved?

No one knows exactly. They don’t explicitly say. But to give you an idea for a ballpark figure, the Embassy of France now requires from Schengen visa applicants EUR 120 per day of stay .

My personal rule is P10,000 per day of stay + airfare + cost of accommodations.

What is the Grant Number in the application form?

On Page 3 of the Application Form, you will be asked, “Does this applicant have an Australian Visa Grant Number?”

If it’s your first time applying for an Australian visa, choose NO.

If you’ve been granted a visa before, choose yes and enter the number. You’ll find the Grant Number in the Grant Notification for your previous visa. Here’s where I found the visa number on my previous grant notification.

In the application form, what should I answer to the “Any Significant Date” field?

If there are specific dates when you need to be in Australia, write them down. For example, if you’re attending a wedding, enter the wedding date so they can consider it for the validity of your visa. Same with attending a conference/seminar. Enter the conference date. Likewise, if the main purpose of your trip is to be at a concert, enter the concert date.

If you have no significant date in particular — say, you’re simply sightseeing or touring — you can skip this part.

I’ve done Australian visa application three times now. In my first and third application, I answered NO because I will be sightseeing and my dates were flexible. In my second application, I was flying to Australia to attend a conference, so I entered the date of the event.

Is Australian visa GROUP APPLICATION possible?

Yes. You can create a group on the dashboard (just click on “new group” and then take note of the group code) and then when filling out the application form, at one point you will be asked if it’s part of a group, click YES and choose the group you created or enter the group code.

However, please note that even though you’re part of a group, your application will still be assessed individually. The decision will not be collective. Some of you may be approved, some denied.

I’m traveling with family. Do all of us need to sign up for an Immi account?

NO. One member can apply for the whole family.

I’ve recently done this. I only used my ImmiAccount but created multiple applications using only one Immi account.

Also, according to the Immi website: “Yes. ImmiAccount will let you submit multiple online applications and pay for these applications at the same time. For example, if you and your family are applying for visitor visa applications, one member of the family can create and manage all the applications through their ImmiAccount, and pay for all these applications at once. Payment can be made by credit card in Australian Dollars (AUD) for all online applications submitted through ImmiAccount.”

What to answer to ‘Other Passports or Documents for Travel’ and ‘Other Identity Documents’?

For OTHER PASSPORTS OR DOCUMENTS FOR TRAVEL : If you’re like me who doesn’t own any other passport or travel document, then tick NO.

For OTHER IDENTITY DOCUMENTS : I entered my UMID Number. I also entered my Birth Certificate and used the Registry Number. Not sure if it’s okay to use the registry number but that’s what I did. Haha.

I don’t see any section for TRAVEL HISTORY in my UPLOAD DOCUMENTS page. What should I do?

In my first two times applying for myself, the TRAVEL HISTORY or EVIDENCE OF APPLICANT’S PREVIOUS TRAVEL section was there. When I applied for my mom, who was traveling to Australia for the first time, it was there too. But when I applied for myself for the third time, that section is nowhere in my Upload page.

I’m not sure when or in what instance does this section appear. But when I couldn’t find it when I recently applied, I uploaded the scans of my passport stamps it under the EVIDENCE OF THE FINANCIAL STATUS AND FUNDING FOR VISIT.

I decided to still upload my passport stamps even though they weren’t asking for it this time because I believed this would strengthen my case. I decided to upload it under EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL STATUS because to me it looked the most appropriate as it also shows that I can afford to travel in general, even in other countries.

I’m being asked to submit Form 956A. What is it?

Form 956A is a document that grants someone else authorization to receive files from the Australian Government. In the Application Form, you will be asked if you have an Authorized Representative who would be receiving documents on your behalf. If you answer YES to this, you will be required to complete and submit Form 956A.

I encountered this form when I was applying for my mother. My mom doesn’t speak or understand English. And being a senior citizen, she doesn’t have an email address and isn’t interested in getting one. Because of this, we decided to have me as the Authorized Representative and receive the documents on her behalf.

Be careful when accomplishing Form 956A. This form is also used to withdraw authorization, so make sure you’re filling out the right sections and skip the withdrawal parts.

Download a copy of Form 956A here!

(Updated: 2019)

I can’t type properly on Form 54 (Family Composition). What to do?

Use Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The form has Chinese and English pages. Don’t worry about the Chinese page. It will mirror everything you write on the English page.

I can’t sign Form 54 (Family Composition). How do I add my signature?

If you’re using Mac, add your signature using the Annotate feature on the PREVIEW app.

If you’re using Windows, use Adobe Acrobat Reader. It also has the same Add Signature function.

I didn’t have to print it and scan it. I just affixed my electronic signature. I’m not sure if this is the right way to do it, but that’s what I did for my application, my mother’s, and my friends’. All of our applications were approved.

What should I upload in the section called ‘Exceptional Reasons for Extended Stay in Australia as a Visitor (Beyond 12 months)?’

This didn’t apply to me so I skipped this. I didn’t upload anything.

If you’re visiting Australia for only a few days, I think this part is not applicable.

Can I apply for a multiple entry Australian visa?

Yes. On the application form, you will be asked whether you need to enter Australia more than once for that trip. If you want a multiple entry visa, declare it, but make sure you can justify and prove it.

Can I be granted a multiple entry visa even if I only applied for single entry?

YES. In my most recent application, I applied for single entry but was granted a multiple entry visa. I also have friends who had the same experience.

Can I be granted a multiple entry visa even if I’m applying for the first time?

YES. I took care of the applications of my friends and my mother, who were all first-timers. They were all granted multiple entry visas even though they had never been to Australia before.

My second time applying was funny. That time, I applied with friends who were all first timers. I was the only one in our group who had been to Australia before. When the results were released, I was the only one who had a single entry visa. Everyone else was a first timer but was granted a multiple entry visa. Sometimes, it’s really hard to predict.

What are the reasons why my application would be denied?

• You can’t prove that you intend to return to the Philippines . You probably don’t have a stable job at this point or are newly employed or newly resigned, and it’s giving the impression that you plan on staying longer than your declared duration.
• You can’t prove that you can financially support yourself on this trip. You or your sponsor may not be in good financial standing.
• You seem to not know the details of your trip . You may have appeared as though you’re not really doing what you declared you would be doing, which may raise some red flags.
• Your purpose in Australia is unclear . This is why it is best to be specific when you’re detailing the reasons for your visit.

More information here: REASONS FOR VISA REJECTION

What to answer to the part of the form about NON-ACCOMPANYING MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY UNIT?

On page 9 of the application form, you’ll be asked: “Does the applicant have family members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents?”

According to the Australian Immigration website, a family unit is defined as a partner (married or de facto) and a dependent child below 23 years old.

If you’re single with no kids, just tick NO.

If you have a spouse or de facto partner or child, then choose YES and fill out the form that appears.

Siblings (brother, sister), parents (mother, father) and in-laws are not covered by this.

This is different from Form 54 (Family Composition). On Form 54, you need to include your parents and siblings. But on the the Page 9 of Application Form, the family unit refers to only the partner and dependent children.

Do the documents have to be notarized?

When I applied in 2018, nothing in the list of requirements indicated that the documents have to be notarized. I didn’t have ours notarized. But our application still got approved.

You’ll know when you begin your application. It’s usually indicated on the application dashboard.

Does Australian Immigration still stamp passports? Can I request for an entry stamp?

By default, Australia no longer stamps passports. But according to some of our readers, you can request for it and they will give your passport a precious stamp. All you need to do is ask.

However, on my recent trip to Melbourne, I tried asking but the officer said they really don’t stamp passports anymore and that it’s not possible.

Where do I attach or upload the cover letter?

In my case, I uploaded it under Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities > Others.

To whom should I address the bank certificate, cover letter, and employment certificate?

I addressed it to:

Australian Embassy Manila Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue 1200

Not sure if that’s right, but that’s what I did.

What does an Australian Visa look like?

Here’s what the Australian Visa looks like when you receive it online. It doesn’t get attached to the passport. Just bring a copy and show the Immigration Officer when you arrive:

Are medical or health exams required when applying for an Australian visa?

There is no clear-cut answer to that, as it depends on a lot of factors. But you can easily find out if you need to undergo health examinations. Here’s how:

• Log in to your ImmiAccount.
• Go to your application. Find the Applications Status section.
• Tap on the ‘View health assessment’ link.

If you need to undergo medical or health examinations, you will see a link called ‘ Organise health examinations ‘. If there is no link, no need to have health exam.

If I submit this, this and this, what are the chances of approval?

It’s pretty hard to tell even if you send me a list of all the documents you plan to submit. There are way too many factors at play. Nothing and no one can guarantee approval. It depends on how strict or how lenient the visa office evaluating your application is. So yep, luck plays a part too.

There are cases wherein even when the applicant has great travel history, employment status and finances, they still come out of the process visa-less. It’s really impossible to say.

If you have questions or something to add to this post, holler in the comments section below! :)

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This is going to help us so much with sorting out our Aussie visas! Thanks for the informative post guys, much appreciated.

Good day to u!

May i know how to do the visa payment via credit card? Is eastwest credit card acceptable? Is there an account where we can do the payment? Shall we go to nearest bank and pay directly? I hope you can guide me on this. We are all set with our documents, payment is next. Thanks in advance.

Hi Yoshke, Nag apply ako tourist visa and used a travel agency to help my documments but sad as if daming mali.May friend ako na nag sponsor and he also submit documents but na denied pa rin pero accept ko na may marsming nali sa documents.Now balak ko mag apply ulit and seguraduhing tama na ang mga submit ko documents.But still need somebody to assist me.Maari mo ba ako matulungan o may marekomenda ka ba to assist my papers.Pls.help

Hi Trinidad, di po kasi kami nagpoprovide ng visa assistance outside this blog post. Lahat po ng alam namin, andito na sa blog post na ito. Try contacting Gazelle Travel and Tours or Constellation Travel po.

Hello po ok lng po ba kung ung fiance ko ang ialagay ko as sponsor of funds at attached mga docs at statement of account nya? Kasama ko po xa ppnta ng australia para bisitahin ung kapatid nya.

Hi Yoshk, Ok lang ba na kahit first name and last name lang yung nilagay mo sa visa application mo? Hindi ba yun affected pag ma grant na yung visa at ma check sa immigration?

Hello po, need pa po ba ng bank statement if may mag fully sponsor sayo and will provide the proof of funds, accomodation and assets for you?

Hi Ching, yung tanda ko, di ko rin nilagay yung middle name kasi first and last lang naman yung hiningi.

Hello po, I’m planning to apply for a tourist visa but I only have an online home-based teaching job. I can’t provide an ITR because I wasn’t registered. Will that be okay?

It’s a risk but if you can provide other proof of income and supporting docs, pwede pa rin naman.

Hello po, ask ko lang po..what If unemployed ka then may small business ka nmn, pwede po ba isubmit ang business permit kung wlang coe?

Pwede naman po pero best po if meron din po kayong BIR registration and ITR.

Hi, thankful ako nun nakita ko itong informations na na ishare mo sa pagkuha nang tourists visa as au .. ask ko Lang kailan pwede na mag apply nang visa uli mag eexpire na tourist visa this November 2,2019, bago ba mag expire or after ? Thank you ..

Hi po. Nakagawa na po ako ng Immi account (incomplete since hinihintay ko pa yung COE fr employer), tanong ko lang if gagawa ba ako ng another account for my daughter (12 yrs old)? Or kasama na sya sa application ko? Please help. Appreciate it if you can reply to my inquiry. Thank you in advance.

You can use the same IMMI account but start a separate application.

Nasa FAQs din po ito sa article. Number 8.

Hi Yoshke, invite kami ng mga kapatid ko na Aus Citizen na, last remaining kaming magkapatid at nanay namin dito sa Pinas, My sister and I are unemployed in our 30’s never had a job and mother is 75 na. ano chances namin to get a tourist visa?

Naku, di ko po alam. Mahirap po for me to assess kung ano yung chances. :S

Saan ko po dapat i upload ang invitation letter? Thanks for the answer.

Hi po.. ask ko lang if need ang medical/health examination? May portion po kasi sa immi acct asking for health exam for australia visa?

HI ANO PO NILAGAY NYO? YES OR NO? CURRENLTY APPLYING THE VISA RIGHT NOW PO

Hi Sir, ask ko lang po dun sa other identity documents kasi need po ng identification number if birth certificate po ung pipiliin. Saan po ba hahanapin ung Identifacation number dito sa psa ko? Thanks po.

Hi, what do i put on the itinerary if I plan to apply for multiple entry? Kasi my only purpose is to visit fiance as many times as possible. Thanks.

Hi Mariyah, yung nilagay ko is ung Registry Number. Di ko alam kung tama pero yun ung nilagay ko, na-approve naman ako.

Hi po! Nag-aapply po ako as Tourist and first time ko po ‘to at wala po talaga akong Idea and your blog really helps po, pero ask ko lang po for the Itinerary since wala po pong approval sa visa ko pano po ako makakapag gawa ng itinerary if hindi pa po ako nakakapag book ng flight and accommodation kasi I saw yours po and meron na po kayo agad like Arrival and so on.

Hi! I am a freelancer, you think it will affect para ma grant ng visa? I have travelled a lot naman na pero same countries lang had 3 expired passport most are full of stamps. Wala ako ITR and certifcate, anu pwede gawin? I am in the middle of my application kung san ia-attached ang mga kelangan na docs. I was following your step by step. Planning to go there this July. I will be staying with my Australian friend. Dunno what to put in my iti. Hope you could help. Thanks!

Try submitting other proof of employment like copy of contract, etc. Pwede ka ring humingi ng letter from your clients certifying na meron kang engagement with them.

Hi Kathleen,

Itinerary means your travel plan. You don’t need flight and hotel bookings to have a plan. Plano mo pa lang. Parang schedule na balak mo.

Hi good evening. What kind requaments for australian visa?

Hi! Im applying now and i cant find the proof of travel history part. My page isnt d same as the screenshot u provided. Do u know where should i add proof of my travel history? Thanks!

Hi! I would like to know about Australian Form 1229 and the documentation needed to request a tourist VISA for minors of 18 when the other parent is not traveling. Is it enough to present the other parent’s form signed or is it required to have and affidavit or a court order ? Thanks

Same as mine….I didn”t find the proof of travel history part which I think can help also for the granting of VISA

Same as mine, wala din dashboard or options to upload documents. Please help. Thanks.

What is a notarized NSO birth certificae? Is it the yellow green document?

Also, what is a notarized passport info page? Is it a certified true copy that should be requested from the DFA?

Yep, but I remember, we didn’t have ours notarized but they accepted it. (Updating the post now. Sorry for the trouble.)

The passport info page is the first page of the passport. The one with your picture. :)

Hello po, I just want to ask if they are asking you biometrics finger scan if you applied immi online for filipino passport holder, after you submmitted po your requirements online?

Hi Joana, ako, never nila hiningan ng biometrics. Pero may mga alam akong applicants na hiningan. You’ll know if need mo pag nagstart ka ng application.

Do I need Show money even if I Have invitation letter from my Fiance?

Hi! I need your help i was refused by the Australian embassy and they told me not enough pero i forgot na may mag sponsor sakin all the expenses and accommodation are free. So i re apply again but the thing i cannot proceed again my application kasi may choices don regarding sa relationship with the person who will support while staying in Australia , walang friend choices ang better way ba na ilagay don defacto partner. Please help naman. Thank you so much

Hello Maricel boyfriend ko ang nagsponsor sa akin,ang nilagay ko sa relationship is FIANCE na approve naman tourist Visa ko.

Hi Estella, we are the same case my fiance is inviting me pero need ko ba ng show money or bank statement account kahit sya mag sponsor saken lahat?

Hi Maricel, I haven’t tried applying as an invited visitor so I don’t know how I could help. :S

Saan ko po dapat i upload ang invitation letter? Thanks for the answer. Do I need to submit a copy of my birth certificate or UMID if I put in Other indentity documents

1. Pag invited, usually may field sa Upload Documents page na “Invitation from family, friends, or organization.”

2. Hindi naman sa pagkakaalala ko.

Your blog is very helpful and easy to follow,lahat ng tips nyo sinunod ko,and I am so happy I’m granted a tourist visa

Congratulations, Estella! And thanks for taking the time to return to this blog and share your experience. :)

Hello sir, how can I pay po thru credit card? almost done na po kasi ako and yung payment di ko po alam kung paano isettle. Thank you po!

Yep, credit card din po ako nagbayad.

how po? Sorry po have no Idea talaga.

After isubmit, automatically ireredirect ka nung website. if di automatic, may link din sa Immi dashboard.

May I ask po saan po dapat i attach yung birth certificate dun sa immi account.Thank you.

Yung saken, sa Evidence of Family Composition ko nilagay.

Good Day po. need pa po ba ng bank statement if may mag fully sponsor sayo and will provide the proof of funds, accomodation and assets for you? At panu din po pag walang maipakita po na certificate of employee kaka resign ko lang po kasi.. Salamat po

Di po ako ganun kafamiliar sa requirements kapag sponsored ung trip. :S

Hi! Ive read through your article on AU visa and was wondering if having a Japan visa (recently expired) would be a plus?

Yes, it can help you get better chances, but no guarantee.

hi there, is it mandatory to notarized bio page and travel docs for australian visa?

Just a follow-up question, do you mean that this is just a photocopy of the first page of the passport and then notarized and scanned?

Scanned copy of your passport will do. That’s what I did in my application and they accepted it.

HI how much is the minimum funds for the bank statement? Do you have any idea? Cheers.

Depends on your situation: if you are self-funded or sponsored. Assuming that you are funding the trip, there’s no definite $$$ for as long as you can prove that you are financially capable and you have a good financial standing (bank acct should be atleast 3months old, stable source of income etc.). What I did was, I created an itinerary and estimated the cost of the entire trip. That should give you an idea of what amount should you have in your bank. :)

If aussie citizen will sponsored my whole trip do i still a bank account??please need help..thanks

Pani po if you will provide bank statement but not enough fund?

Hi, how about if someone’s going to sponsor you, with all yhe expenses such as tickets, accommodation and cost of living during visit period do you still need to show a bank statement? Or just the letter of invitation from your sponsor? Thanks!

Hi, Do you know the minimum or ideal amount of funds needed in the bank for the ‘show money’? Cheers.

hi, im over 18 and my dad is my primary source of income. ive never had a job before. how can i present that on the application. also, the website advises the documents added to the app must be in .bmp format, what kind of format were your documents (birthcertificate, passport)? thank you.

You can state that your trip is funded by your dad. He needs to provide proof of income, etc. They allow pdf and jpeg as well.

hi, i m a foreigner taking my masters degree in phillipines. i want to apply for australian tourist visa to visit my sister in australia during summer break. what additional documents do i need to submit? thank u po.

If she is sponsoring you, she has to write an invitation letter, copy of her passport, proof of assets (title of house and bank statements). Given that you are a student, I would suggest asking your sister to sponsor the whole trip or make it appear on your visa application.

how did you receive the visa? Are they gonna mail it to you? Or just email and you can print it? Thanks

Email then print. :)

Hi. Is there a chance that I will be given a visa if my reason is to only travel for a couple of days in aussie but will be flying to another country with a multiple entry? My proof of evidence will only be the visa of that country and PH employment certificate (given that I recently resigned)?

There is. Just make sure to create a comprehensive cover letter and include the details of your flights.

Hello can I already book a ticket even without the Visa. I enrolled in a short class that will last for 1wk only. Should I also present the invoice ?

Hello. I just want to confirm that the tourist visa is valid for 1 year upon approval. Thank you.

Depends on the visa granted to you. I think, the minimum is 3 months validity (single or multiple entry). If you will apply for a 12 month visa, I think you have to undergo medical exam.

Hi! Can i get a clarification… so the visa does not have a definite period, like from June 20,2017-August 20,2017? It will just say that the visa is good for so and so number of months? I am planning to apply for one soon, but would like to travel in December pa. Thanks!

Hello! My passport expires on December 2019, can I still apply for a visa to Australia for a conference in December but before the exact date of expiration.

Hello. Is it okay to not present ITR since I’ve just resigned from my job. And AU will just be a stopover since Im going to another country..

Hi, did they get your biometrics or something?

hello! should i just scan my passport including my past travels or do i have to photocopy it, notarized and then scan and upload on their website? thanks in advance.

I have the same question, is it necessary for the documents to be notarized? Or are colored scans good enough? thank you!

Hi Angela, when we applied, the list of requirements indicated that the passport has to be notarized. We didn’t have ours notarized, though. But our application still got approved. :)

hi, is it necessary for the documents to be notarized as of this year, 2019?

hello….do we need to get a travel insurance as well? is it a must/requirement?

for the bank statement, how far historically should you show? 6 months? 1 year?

The one I submitted showed 6 months. :)

Hi po! I’m a Grade 12 student. And I do have relatives in Australia. Ano po ba ang ibang evidence that can make sure na ma grant ang tourist visa? By the way, sila po mag sponsor sa akin. Thank you☺

Hi Chabelita. I’m not that familiar with the requirements for visiting a resident in Australia as my experience is restricted to tourist and business.

Hi Sir Yoshke,

My brother is applying for a tourist visa to join a competition in Aus. He is going to use my bank statement since he has no existing bank acct as of the moment. I was just wondering if you would know what other supporting documents do we need to submit just to be sure it gets accepted?

Hi Camille, how old is your brother? Is he still a student?

Hi! Your blog post is very helpful, though I have few more questions! Haha When should one apply for a tourist visa? Can I apply 6 mos in advance or they have a rule that the earliest is 3 mos before like Schengen visa? I’ll be flying on Oct 28th this year, and I’m not really sure if I should book now or wait in August. I’m scared If I apply now valid pa din kaya visa ko sa october. Thank you so much :)

Hi Eleni! The visa we received must be used within 6 months of issuance. We applied in June and we needed to enter Australia before December.

Hi! If I’ll apply for a family visa (group of 5), should I create an ImmiAccount individually? Also, I’ll be flying on Nov this year and my passport will expire Feb 2018, can I apply for a visa now kahit sa September 2017 pa yung schedule for renewal ko?

Hi Yosh, can I use a bank certificate instead of a bank statement? Thank you :)

Yep, you can.

Hi! I will be applying for an Australian visa next week. I am a student and okay lang ba if I show my bank certificate instead of bank statements as proof on how I can fund for my trip?

Hi! I will be applying for an Australian visa next week. I am a student and okay lang ba if I show my bank certificate instead of bank statements as proof of how I can fund for my trip? Also, how much should I show if I will be staying for 1 week?

I guess this comment is a week late, sorry. If you’re a student, how can you afford to go on a trip? Technically, you have no source of income. I would suggest asking your parents to declare sponsorship. Bank statement or certificate will do. As for the money, consider which state are you visiting. Some costs higher than the others. Check the hotel rates, activities you want to try and transportation. Make sure you have an extra money in case of emergencies.

About the bank statement, did you just took a photo of your hard copy bank statement? Or is it okay to just take a screenshot of my online banking account?

You can request this one from your bank.

Thank you for the helpful blog! One question, though. The documents need to be scanned or can we just take photos of those and submit?

Thanks and appreciate your response!

For as long as you can take a clear photo of the document, that should be alright. I would recommend scanning tho.

With regards to required documents to be attached, there’s no limit per file?.. or is it required to have a minimum 500kb per file?..

thanks for the info, but can i apply tourist visa without the bank statement? my aunt will shoulder all the expenses? thanks and I didn’t have a job can it be possible?

That is possible. If your aunt will cover all your expenses, your bank statement is not a problem. But if you have any amount in the bank, I would suggest that you include it no matter how little it is. As for the job, well, some people get their visa application denied because they have weak PH ties or not enough reason that you’ll go back to the PH.

Hi, I am planning to apply for tourist visa. I am currently staying in Singapore. Do I need to go for biometrics collection even though I would apply online? Thanks

Hello…..i just want to ask if same on mine ..i dont have any property or own a Business like having business permit…..i have only friend there in australia and hes the one paying for all ….what should i do…hope theres someone give some advice on me.

Hi hope u cud help me…. i am applying online and i am in the portion of attaching the files…. i scanned the documents using adobe and saved it in the icloud drive of my ipad…. however, i could not access or click on the files in my icloud drive to attach these… what could be the reason?…. i used the same procedure and files for my new zealand visa application and it was fine…. thank you in advance!

This blog really helped us alot. Thanks and Just want to share my sisters experience with the Australian Tourist Visa in case someone has the same situation as hers.

Profile : 50 years old, employed, married with 2 kids, NO OUT OF THE COUNTRY TRAVEL experience, w/ invitation letter from an australian citizen sister in law, all travel expenses sponsored by our family business.

Docs submitted 1) invitation letter w/ passport of sister in law, brother and marriage certificate 2) bank statement and certificate (personal and payroll) 3) coe and approved leave 4) marriage and birth certificate 5) notarized secretary certificate by our family business stating all travel expenses will be covered 6) dti, mayors permit, financial statement, sec registration of the family business 7) passport biopage 8) form 54 9) cover letter and itinerary 10) uploaded also under evidence of travel a letter explaining why my sister has not been out of the country (application will not proceed to the next step without any file on this portion)

Submitted and paid online last Saturday – Jul 20 2019 and got the visa grant today, Jul 26. Single entry – one year.

Hi, can you send me a sample letter you sent explaining sister does not have travel history? thanks

Thanks for sharing, Lester!

Can i ask you a favor to please send me an example of cover letter and itinerary you submit when you applied. Here is my email [email protected] thank you in advanced and thanx for this wonderful blog you help so much specially for the first time traveller. Have a nice weekend and God Bless I will wait for ur reply.. thanx again

good evening, can i ask po kung paano process po ng pag bayad ng visa fee for tourist visa sub 600.. i am planning to apply my visa by next week.. thank you.

by the way you can email me your answer: [email protected]

thank you in advance

Hello, I just want to ask because I don’t have any bank statements or any account is it okay because all my expenses will be shoulder to my Aussie boyfriend and his family, what should I do? Thanks or you can email me at @[email protected]

Hi! Thanks for the useful info. Anyway, I’d like to ask if having a medical examination is strictly required in all cases? Will my application be denied if I didn’t take a medical examination? I’m just staying there for 6 days, yet the examination will cost me 6000 bucks. Thanks!

Hi there! I’m applying for tourist visa online. Where do I attach my passport size picture? Thanks

Hi . ask lang ako if makakakuha ba akong ng visa sa Australia ? Unemployed po kasi akong as in sa bahay lang ? E yung friend ko sa Australia yinayaya akong magbaskyon ng 10days? Pero diko Alan paano ako makakakuha ng visa? Wala din akong pera sa bank account na malaki? Maibibigay ko lang is I.d and birth certificate … Pero yung nag invite sken na friends ko sagot nya lahat expenses ko dun roundtrip ticket ko as in lahat. Paano po ba ?? Help naman po…. Reply pls.

Hi Sir! I need your advice po Im planning to lodge my tourist visa to Oz soon. I’m self-employed ngayon, but i have yet to complete my business registration papers. Wala naman po kayang problem if ever newly-issued lang yung isa-submit kong documents? Also, aside from DTI and Mayor’s Permit, what other documents ang pwede pa po iattach? Thanks!!

Hi Fhemie, I think it would raise questions. But if you have other ways to prove that you’re earning (invoices, ITR, etc.), those would help.

Hi. I’m pretty much ok with my application. But they’re requiring past travel documents to be attached. The last time i travelled out of the country was back in 2010 to HK. Do you think it’s really required? Also I was declined for a US visa in 2010 as well. Should I declare that in my application?

Hi Chris! You can submit your HK trip even if it was in 2010.

Regarding the US visa refusal, if they ask, you should tell the truth. (Not sure if they ask in the form.)

HI! applying visa next week, i would like to ask if you could help me or can i use your submitted cover letter as a pattern? And can u share your itinerary and hotel?

Thanks alot!

Hii…..i would to know how to apply the visa… I born and lived in Malaysia but I am a Philippines pasport holder… how can i fill the visa requirement if i dont have Philippines birth certificate..Nso…bank statement and so so on

Is this process applicable to all filipinos regardless where are you working right now (curretly working in mid east)??? Thank you

Hi Qirk. I think so. But not sure. If I remember correctly, they will be asking questions about your location on the IMMI website. (It’s been a while so I’m not sure I’m remembering it right.)

Hi just want to ask if ok ba na isubmit ko yung 2 nso cert. Of my 2 kids just to make sure na i’ll come back? Wala kc akong work but i have credit cards extention of my mother in law in the states?

Hi! I honestly don’t know the answer to this. :(

Hi, how long did you wait for your visa to get approved?

Hi Yoshke! I hope you can help me. I have a question kasi. I’m filling out an online application form and I’m being asked what is the relationship between me and the one who will support my travel. Since my boyfriend is the one sponsoring my trip I was hoping I could choose “friend” to best describe the relationship. I could’t find friend on the drop down list. Do you know what could be the problem? Did I miss anything? This is page 13/20 on the form. Thank you!

Hi Koleen, I honestly don’t know the answer to this. :(

It’s okay. Another question, is it okay if I submit 3 recent payslips instead of ITR and one bank certificate to establish that I am working and have a personal savings? Pang additional evidence lang. Thank you!

Hi po! May I ask ano po inilagay nyo sa sponsor part? I also have the same case. My bf will be sponsoring me. But there’s no bf on the lists. Thanks po sa reply :)

Hi koleen…where u able to get australian visa? Hows the process going? I want to ask what relationship did u put on ur application? Thanks.

You Should specify as “boyfriend” dear.

Hi yoshke, Thank u for this useful blog…I want to ask if how much the minimum amount of money to show in the bank statement? How long u’ve got ur approval letter? And lastly, is it okay to put there 2weeks planning to stay in australia but my real intention is to stay for 2months? Would it matter? Since i didn’t saw ur visa letter the valid date Pls reply….thanks! Cheers!

Hi Julie! Here are my answers.

how much the minimum amount of money to show in the bank statement? —- I dunno. They don’t explicitly say. But to give you an idea, the embassy of France requires 120 euro per day from Schengen applicants. Maybe you can use that as basis to get a ballpark figure?

How long u’ve got ur approval letter? — Almost a month. But this was in 2015. It’s much shorter these days. Some get theirs in 1-2 days.

Is it okay to put there 2weeks planning to stay in australia but my real intention is t stay for 2months? —- We always encourage being truthful in visa applications. But we applied for a 3-week stay and were granted a visa valid for 3 months.

I got mine in 7 days. Quite fast (for me). Thank for the tips. :)

Is biometrics needed?

Hi there! Would like to ask if screenshots ng credit card and bank statements pwede as attachments? Thank you

Screenshots? I dunno…. Parang hindi since it can be easily altered.

can…basta clear and shots

Hi! Is it necessary to have all documents notarized?

Hi, perhaps someone may be able to help me with this, I am an Australian, previously working and living in Malaysia and still currently residing , or staying there, (in Malaysia) for an extended holiday on a tourist visa. I wish to take my girlfriend, who is a Filipina and who is currently working in Malaysia (as a maid) though, not my maid, on a trip down to Australia. Obviously I will be financing the trip and all her expenses will be covered by me. Does anyone know from perhaps a similar situation whether there maybe difficulties in securing the visa.

Peter, better inquire or ask for assistance with your embassy or consular office in Malaysia.

Hi! I would be applying for tourist visa this month. I’m planning to lodge my application online without going thru an agency. I’ve scanned all the requirements. May i know what specific documents need to be notarized? Thanks!

Hi Rus! There was a note that the passport copy had to be notarized when we applied. Not sure if that’s still true now. You’ll know when you begin your application. It’s usually indicated on the application dashboard.

What if I have Australian sponson who is not living im Australia? I have Australian bf who wants me to travel with him to Australia for a holiday.

Hi Aileen. Naku, we can only speak from experience so hindi namin alam pag ganyan ung case. :(

Hi. Can i apply from UK? (im a tourist here)

Hi Gie. Yes you can. The application is 100% done online (unless you’re summoned).

Hello, ask ko lang po kung paano ma.affix yong signature ng applicant through online application. Do they ask for medical if 3 or 6 months holiday only?

May I ask if to whom should I address the cover letter if I’ll be applying online?

Not sure if that’s right, but that’s what I submitted. :)

Hi Yoshke, this article is very helpful! Thank you for writing this.

Anyway, I have a few questions. I’m planning to visit my aunt in Australia in 2019 with my husband and baby (less than 2 years old). I’m working online as a freelancer and my only proof of income is my PayPal account – I get paid weekly via PayPal. Do you think I can I use that as my proof of income? I don’t have BIR yet. Just a note, my husband has a stable office job with good salary and I have a bank account with quite a good amount of savings, almost 1M. Do you think there’s a chance that we will be approved?

Hi Liza, since your trip won’t be until 2019, you still have plenty of time to work on your BIR documents. This will make your chances better. :)

Liza, your hubby should be the Primary Applicant.

Yoshke, 1) will it be individual application in cases for family with kids? or husband and wife? or there is group application? 2) if individual, there is a chance that one gets approved and other/s not.

One member can apply for the whole family.

According to the Immi website: Yes. ImmiAccount will let you submit multiple online applications and pay for these applications at the same time. For example, if you and your family are applying for visitor visa applications, one member of the family can create and manage all the applications through their ImmiAccount, and pay for all these applications at once. Payment can be made by credit card in Australian Dollars (AUD) for all online applications submitted through ImmiAccount.

Question po regarding this…kasama ko po kasi i-apply ang 2kids ko.may immi accnt npo ako…pero parang wla pong group application sa mga option.kaya nag individual po ako.pede po ba new application para sa 2kids ko..using my same immi accnt.naguguluhan po kasi ako.tnx po.truely appreciated po sa reply

Hi Liza, as far as I know, you can make multiple applications using one Immi account. You can also create a group on the dashboard (just click on “new group” and then take note of the group code) and then when filling out the application form, at one point you will be asked if it’s part of a group, click yes and enter the group code.

Hi. Just want to ask po if ok lng ba ilagay names ng friends to visit/contact in australia? Should i still ask for a letter of invitation from them or any proof that i know them? This is a self funded trip po pero pano po kung nag offer din po ng accomodation sa place nila what document po ang ibbgay sa embassy? I hope you can help me po. Thank you so much!

Hi Lei, if you’ll be staying at a friend’s house, it would be best to submit a letter of invitation talaga. Best if in the letter, maexplain ung details ng trip and how you know each other. And yes, you can also submit proof of your relationship.

Hi! Ive read through your article on AU visa and was wondering if having a Japan visa (recently expired) would be a plus? Coz I’m planning to reapply for a Japan visa as well, for the multiple entry.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Yes, it can help you get better chances, but no guarantee. :)

Planning to take my parents to Oz. Never been there but I want to go with them. Problem is, they don’t have any proof of income, not even bank accounts. I am working abroad and of course would sponsor them as we travel. How do I apply for them?

Also, is medical exam required upon application?

Hope to hear from you! Thanks.

No, medical exam isn’t required.

How old are your parents? Are they senior citizens na?

Hi Po, been following your posts at dami ko nakukuha tips sa travels ko and thank you so much for that. We have plan to visit Australia come July 2018 with my husband, our 2 yo son and 2 of my friends. I am currently working overseas at yung husband ko nasa Pinas ngbusiness. May business permit naman. yung questions ko po; 1. Separate immigaccount po ba yung sa husband ko? Di ba kami pwede magfamily application? At paano yung sa anak ko. 2. Kaka-start lng kasi nung business last year, so it will appear sa ITR nya na masyadong mababa lang binayaran nya. Makakaapekto po ba ito sa application nya? Meron naman syang DTI, Mayor’s Permit, Business Permit, sufficient naba ito or need pa talaga ITR? 3. May invitation kami from an Australian friend (former workmate -Pinay wife and also a good friend of ours) and we will be staying in their house in Perth, but after Perth mag-Sydney kami before going back home sa Philippines. Wala ba maging problema if ang invitation sa Perth lang? 5. What about my 2 other friends, separate po ba application nila? 6. Mga magkano po dapat nasa saving account for sure approval for 1 week trip to Australia?

1. Group applications are allowed under 1 ImmiAccount lang.

2. Hindi naman required ang ITR. It will be helpful kung meron pero di sya required-required. Since married kayo, I think okay lang, explain mo na lang in a letter na you’re working abroad and your husband stays at home to take care of your son and a business, and that this is a family trip.

3. Up to you if you want to mention the Sydney part. Ideally, you have to declare that, but if you do, it would be great if you can also submit your day-to-day itinerary and hotel booking in Sydney.

5. Not sure if okay lang isama sa group application pag hindi relatives. I haven’t tried.

6. No one knows. They don’t say that explicitly.

Hi. Thank you po sa response. Follow-up question lang po. In the online form meron po question about National Identity Card. “Does this applicant have a national identity card?” Ano po ba ibig sabihin nito? Ibang country po na na identiry card? Thanks.

I don’t remember na pero I think NA lang nilagay ko dun kasi wala naman tayong national ID.

Yung Form 54 – Family Composition ay required din po ba?

Thank you again. One last question po. What about this question po? Does the applicant have any members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents?

Thank you po. What about this question? Non-accompanying members of the family unit Does the applicant have any members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents?

Pasensya na pero hind ko kasi macomprehend yung question.

May I ask where can I reserve my flight? Thanks.

You can try this: http://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/06/flight-hotel-reservations-visa-application/

Your blog is very helpful. I used your guides sa mga trips ko abroad. Question ko lang po about Australian Visa through online application. Since walang visa stamp/sticker na bibigay ang embassy, what if let say mag apply ako ng VISA for Schengen, how will they know na nakarating na ako sa Australia? Confused lang ako. Thanks in advance po sa pagsagot.

They will stamp your passport upon entering Australia naman. :)

And you can also submit a copy of the visa (the letter stating you’ve been granted a visa) when you apply for Schengen visa. :)

Pls update this post, as Australia no longer stamp passport upon entry nor exit . The only evidence of your Oz travel is copy of your boarding pass and ofcourse photos.

Hi! Yup, thanks for bringing this up. I just arrived from Australia last weekend and yeah, they don’t stamp entry or exit anymore.

I yoshke! Thank you for the blog. The family and i are planning on a trip to melbourne for my cousin’s wedding this october. May question lang po ako, invitations are already in order with my name as part of the entourage. In my passport meron akong “Ma. Elizabethl.” Pero sa NSO brth cert ko wala yung “Ma.”. ok la g ba if i submit along with my NSO birth cert yung baptismal cert and a notarized document of one and the same person? Thnak you for your reply.

Naku, di ko po alam kapag ganyan. :(

Hi everyone

Does anyone here have applied AU Tourist visa through VFS?

Hi po, My first travel was in Macau and HK. I am planning to travel again internationally in Australia using itinerary MNL-SIN-AU and going back to Manila to celebrate my birthday. But I don’t have any relative there in AU, can I ask what is second option in supporting documents for LOI? Please reply. Ty!

If you don’t know anyone in Australia and you’re going there as a tourist, you don’t need to submit an LOI. If it doesn’t apply to you, don’t provide that doc.

Please reply ty po

Maraming Salamat po, ano po kaya pwede Ko isubmit instead? Pwede po kaya yung mga itineraries na pupuntahan Ko na mga tourist spots? Please reply po.

I’m not sure if you’ve read the post properly.

If you’re not visiting anyone, you don’t need to provide a letter of invitation.

And yes, you need to submit your daily itinerary if you’re applying as a tourist. It’s in the list of requirements I provided above. Please read.

Thank you po clear na po ngayon hehe GodBless Us :))))

No prob! :) Good luck with your application! :)

Hi! I’m just wondering, do the documents have to be notarized or certified before submitting? I’m a bit confused because on their website it says: “Certified copies of the biographical pages of the current passport” “Certified copies of birth certificate” I don’t know what they mean by certified.

I’m about to lodge my application, but this suddenly caught my attention. Thank you in advance for answering! :)

I just want to ask, Where will i submit the documents ? aside from the UPLOADED DOCUMENTS., should i also need to get an appointment and submit the documents at VFS office Makati, after i fill-out my immiaccount?

Hi Kim. Not sure I understand your question. The application I explained above is done completely online. No need to schedule an appointment. All requirements have to be uploaded to the Immi website.

What other documents are you referring to?

My sister along with her husband and children is planning to apply australian visa online as a group, pwede b akong sumabay s group application nya?

Hi Red, ang alam ko, pwede. :)

Hi! I read your article before lodging my application online, it helped me prepared for it. I just received the good news (just now!) that my visa application has been granted! I got it after 12days of waiting, 1-yr multiple entry, 3mos/entry. Thanks!

Hi Gab! may I ask, did you specifically state na you’re planning to go back to aus or requested for a multiple entry visa?

Congrats! Did you lodge your application online? I am still waiting for my results and hopefully I’ll get a response soon.

Congrats, Gab! Enjoy Oz! :)

Thanks! Your blog has been helpful in all my visa applications ^^,

I read your article and I would like to ask po, My boyfriend sent me an invitation letter which his intend for me to travel is on May 1, which is today, However hind ko pa na lodge on time sa immiaccount ko kasi po nasa province ako and ang internet coverage is very slow sometimes wala po, Can i still lodge it kahit and naka lagay sa invitation is May 1 and most probably malodge ko lahat ng documents i think bukas? please help. Thank you.

Hi Anno, baka you can get another letter from your boyfriend. I think you can still lodge it naman but it just might raise some questions tapos mag-start ng doubt.

And also this is my second time napo, first nag ask ako ng help from travel agency and i was granted single entry, then i want to try this time online application kasi ang mahal po sa agency 25K, please help. salamat po.

It may be too late to answer but for other people’s reference, my cousin’s invitation was dated in Feb but I lodged my application in April :) [It’s just one of the many documents I submitted], visa application was granted.

Hi Gab –

ask ko lang po kasi nag apply na ako one time for tourist visa and i got refuse this is thru agency , even if i have an invitation letter coming from my bf in aussie, my question is ano po bang dapat gawin kasi po plan ko magapply sana how long do i have to wait to re apply ? and ano po dapat ko ipresent ulit? same po ba before na pinresent ko? kasi natatakot ako na baka madenied na naman , how much po is the minimum amount sa bank kahit may sponsor ka? ok lang po ba sa online na ilagay ko boyfriend ko sya? and do i need to submit po ba yung pics namen together? Please help me ndenied yung visa ko nung May 2018 —

Thanks po sa tutulong

Hi Yoshke, I really like your post. Thank you so much. It is very helpful for my desire to visit Australia. Let me ask cuz I’m planning to go to Melbourne just for a week this Mid August, is my funds for 200,000 is enough for this do you think? And I will be doing the process this week.

How long is your trip? If a few days lang, yep, enough na yan. :)

hi! how do u apply as a family? everyone should make an immi account?

Kahit 1 lang ang gumawa, tapos submit as a group na. :)

Oh Im so happy to get a reply. Thank you soo much. I’ll be there for just a week.

Hi Yoshke Dimen,

Thank you for your time in advance. I’m currently working now with my application. I have another question. I got BIR 2307 from my employer that shows my tax charges and the amount of salary too, Do you think this is enough? An ITR cant be served instead I need to ask it from BIR with a charge. Secondly, do I need to notarize the documents? Third, My passport name is maiden, with the DFA approval, I’ve separated 9 yrs now but not yet annulled by paper, do you think, the embassy still beed to check on that? This is something to do with IDs I am submitting, both under married and maiden names .

Thank you in advace

1. I don’t know if that’s enough. Visa application approval involves a lot of factors: funds, employment, rootedness. I think if you have plenty of other proof of income/employment/rootedness, okay lang yan.

2. There was a note that the passport copy had to be notarized when we applied. Not sure if that’s still true now. You’ll know when you begin your application. It’s usually indicated on the application dashboard. In our case, we didn’t have our docs notarized but they were accepted.

3. Usually, a quick remedy is just submit a copy of the marriage certificate to explain the different last names. I don’t know for sure coz I haven’t experienced it.

what is the longest visa we can get? can we get a multiple visa say 5 years or 10 years?

Thank you for sharing your experiences in the beautiful places in AU and how to get the AU visa, We are visiting our kids who is studying in AU this July so we are now planning to apply the Visa this June what is the website for the immi account. Thanks

Hi there, help please…. i will be traveling with my wife. I have filled up the online application and was asked for my traveling companion. I end up until i submit my application. but i can’t see anything on how to attach the details for my wife. separate ba ang application nya in a separate IMMIACCOUNT?? kindly email me your reply. i might not be able to return to your blog site.

maraming salamat po.

hope this will help…i was also confused with that travelling companion part….but when you click on yes and i believe it will ask you to enter the details.it will indicate that a separate application needs to be submitted for that person.in your case your wife..

Hi! Not sure exactly how to do group application because I haven’t tried it myself. I just know that it’s possible.

Just wanna share..since d agony of waiting for d visa is too much hehheh I submitted my application may 9 and just received the visa today may 18 and multiple entries was granted. I only have 5000aud sa bank..and hindi certified copy ang sinubmit ko. I only scanned my current and old passport….the rest of the documents,i only took photos /picture of it.as long as clear naman yung copy…and screensht yung iba.maybe case to case basis.maybe ok lang kc they accepted it.

Hi, okay lang kaya if screenshot lang un mga payslips and other paperless transactions?

Hi Tine, yung sa akin downloaded na payslips, so halos same lang sya ng screenshots. Na-approve naman. Pero halos extra ko na lang yung payslips kasi meron din akong COE, ITR, bank cert, etc.

hello is bank certificate ok? or should I submit both with bank statement? I will just have a 4 days workshop in Melbourne, I am planning to have an 8days stays how much money do I need?

Hi Anna, di ko sure. :( Submit ka na lang din ng statement if okay naman ang finances mo and walang anything questionable.

Okay thanks!! Last question: is 200k enough for 2 adults, 1 infant for 8 days? Minus my plane ticket since my employer invited me.

I think when I applied, nasa ganyan lang din yung laman ng account ko pero mag-isa lang ako. So it’s hard to say. :(

Thanks for sharing, Dan!

Hii, I have a question :) Will they send you an email if your visa has been granted? Or is it in the immi account?

Hi Rovinni. It’s in the immi account.

Wow thats helpful, so I’ll just generate bank statements from my online account. I think that would do it.

Thank you so much for the reply. As always your ideas and knowledge are a good help. More power Yoshke Dimen!!!

Good Afternoon, Please am trying to apply the Australian for me and my family, i was born in Nigeria but i live in Republic of Georgia, i wanted to know if it’s possible if i can apply here without my resident, But my wife and my son, there citizen of this country, please kindly explain how to go about it

Hi Yoshke. Considered pa ba kami for a group family application kahit kaming magkakapatid ay 18 years and above o kelangang individual na kaming mag-aapply? Thank you.

Hi Raymond, I’m not sure coz i haven’t tried group application myself. But I think pwede naman yan kasi immediate family pa rin. Again, not sure.

How do you know when a document is “required”? In my attach documents menu it just has “Additional documents” there isn’t a required documents menu, do you have a picture of what the menu looks like for required documents?

I would like to thank you for sharing useful tips in applying for an Australian tourist visa. I just got my e-mail notice from the Department of Home Affairs – Australian Government, saying that my tourist visa was granted. I will visit Australia on my birthday next month! :)

Wow! Congrats! Enjoy Oz! :)

Hello po., patulong naman po.. I’m applying for a tourist visa under sponsorship, I’m just confused saang field q po Ba i.attach ang cover letter q?

Pwede sa Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities, others

Thank you so much for this blog it’s really helpful! I have a question po. My boyfriend and his family will cover the expenses (transportation, food), and accomodation (may house po sila dun) of my vacation in Australia this coming December. Pinoy po sila na citizen na dun. I’m a little confused po with the online application. Since sponsorship po is not available for friends/bf but only family lang, should I put “Self-Funded” ako and then just explain po dun sa explanation bar below about how I would support myself and that my bf and his family will support me? Or no need po to explain about my bf and his fam supporting me on that page and just attach documents and letter explaining that they would support my stay? Tho I would also showmoney po so basically, I could support myself in terms of buying souvenirs and food hehe.

Also, do I really need to have all the documents notarized po? Including yung mga invitation letter and supporting documents ni bf and fam? I’m a little confused din po dito. Is it okay if all the supporting documents he will send me are soft/scanned copies? Of he needs to send it to me via courier pa before I could apply?

Sorry po if I have a lot of questions. It’s my first time din kasi.

May I ask how your application went? How long before na grant visa mo? :)

Same situation ako right now thou I Still checked sponsored by others then explained dun sa box na it will be my Australian bf who will cover all the expenses

Hello Slick,

I haven’t applied yet. I’m planning to do it by the end of September pa since I’m planning to fly on December pa naman. Did you lodge your application already? I talked to other people as well about this and I was informed that it’s okay to put Self-Funded and just explain dun sa “Details on how travel will be funded” that my bf will sponsor me.

Was your visa application granted?

I tried the same for my boyfriend but I know where I went wrong (didn’t provide evidence of his funds and only my own).

Would love to hear your experience and advice.

Hi Jacq, to be honest, I’m not that familiar with the requirements kapag invited by someone there kasi my experience is limited to tourism (self-funded) and business (sponsored by a company). I’m not sure what types of info they need kapag invited by someone. :(

Sa visa applications in general, if may sufficient personal funds and proof of rootedness/employment ang applicant, mas madaling maapprove ang self-funded trips kasi it’s simpler.

Thanks for the response! Just an additional question. I’m not sure where to put my Cover Letter, plane tickets of future trips (since I could use these as a strong reason of going back to PH), our photos together of the person who will sponsor me. May I know which area I should upload all these? Thank you!

Hi Jacq, I would submit it under Evidence of Tourism Activities. I’ll mention in the letter my relationship with the sponsor and then also mention that you have other trips coming up and for which you are also attaching the tickets as proof. So I’ll compile the letter, the tickets, the day to day itinerary, and the photos in one file together. Unahin mo na lang yung letter so may explanation bakit may mga kasamang iba pang docs. :)

Thank you so much for these information! It’s all really helpful. I’ll follow your tips. Hopefully, I get to fly to Aussie soon

Hello. Can I ask how to apply online as a group (Family)? Thank you

Just create an ImmiAccount and then make multiple applications using that account. You can also create a group on the dashboard (just click on “new group” and then take note of the group code) and then when filling out the application form, at one point you will be asked if it’s part of a group, click yes and enter the group code.

Hello, I’ll be visiting my husband in Sydney who has a temporary working visa. (On shored by his company here in the Ph). We are planning to go back here in Ph together. Do I still need an Invitation letter from him? Thank you!

Hi, my mom and I are filing an application this July. My mom is already a senior citizen and wala naman kaming business, my question po is, mas okay po kaya mag dagdag ng cover letter ang mom ko na senior Na sya and walang work or okay lang Na bank cert Na lang ilalagay? Thank you

You can add a letter. You can even add a copy of her senior ID to prove it. Then bank cert din to prove funds.

Good Day. Visa grantee na kami last year pero expired na this year. mag aapply ulit kami and may mga kasama akong minors. need parin ba ng DSWD travel clearance kahit may mga passport na sila? They will travel without their parents parin, same thing last year. Thank you sa sagot.

Need pa rin ng Immigration ng DSWD Clearance basta walang parent na kasama.

Thank you for the anwer Yoshke! Another thing is do we need to create individual immi acount or can I use my own account, make a group and apply their visa so i won’t need to open multi immi accounts upon application for our group. BTW I am our group coordinator that is why I will be doing all the application. Thanks in advance.

Hi Mik. As far as I know, you can use your own account. Just one account will do. I haven’t tried doing it in just one account though, so I’m not that sure. But I think it’s possible.

Thank you very much. Nag send na ako ng request to koin the group.

I tried to add new application and seems fine but now i encounctered another problem, because there is no option “attached documents” under the application/name of my companion. What should I do with this? Am I the only one who needs to submit all the documents since we are applying as a group and I am the one who created it? Thank you

Hi Mik. Hmmm, I dunno kasi I haven’t tried group. And parating may problem sa Immi website so hard to tell if glitch or something. Have you joined our Support Group on facebook yet? Our members are really helpful. Baka someone has experienced it before and can help. Just post about it. Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler/

Hi I have question my close friend(australian citizen) in Sydney Australia are planning to invite me on August 2018 for a Tourist Visa and they ask me to provide a Business Permit and bank Certificate with below 100k savings but I still don’t have ITR kasi kaka-open ko lang last January 2018 and they will be the one to sponsor all my expenses aside of my Ticket so is it possible I can enter australia without ITR? Please I need ur prompt response. Thanks

ITR is not required, but strongly recommended. However, if you really can’t provide, make sure you have other proof of employment and rootedness to submit.

Hello what if me and my husband will apply for visitors visa, do we need to apply separately? Is there a way that we can apply together?

Hi Candz, you can create just one Immi account and create a group in the dashboard then take note of your group ID code. Then you’ll need to create an application for each of you and enter the group code when prompted. :)

I see thanks … one more question… if we plan to visit next year can we apply visit visa this year? Thanks so much

on the 20 page Elodgement page, medyo naguluhan lang ako sa significant dates. Kailangan ko din ba ilagay yung place kung nasaan ako on the significant dates?

Hmmm I dunno what exactly ang dapat isulat, but basta ang nilagay ko is yung dates na dapat andun talaga ako sa Australia. For example, kung business visa kasi you’re attending the conference, sinulat ko something like this: July 2 – Press Conference

Sa Tourist Stream naman, I don’t remember kung in-ask din ito, but if meron din, for example, the purpose of your stay is to attend a wedding, just type the date and a short description

nag ask din sa tourism ng significant dates. purpose ko lang talaga is for vacation/tour. maybe pwede ko ilagay siguro yung individual date and kung saan ako pupunta.

iba pa siguro yung pag nagpasa ka ng detailed itinerary?

I don’t know for sure, but I would probably do the same if that were me. haha

Ganun na lang talaga gawin ko. date and places to visit. appreciate the help, thank you very much.

No problem! Good luck with your application!

Any idea if there is additional fee if multiple ang i rerequest? Kasi mag sside trip kami to NZ from Sydney. Tas after NZ, babalik kami Melbourne – any changes sa requirements or fees?

thanks so much

Hi Ju. I’m not sure if merong additional fee pag multiple. I think same lang.

If you’re applying for a multiple entry visa, just make sure that your requirements clearly show the need for multiple. For example, in your submitted itinerary, make sure it shows that you’re exiting Australia for New Zealand and going back again. This way, the need for multiple is justified.

Kindly help me what is supposed to be included in the non-accompanying members of the family unit. I am already married. Am I still supposed to include the names of my siblings? Or is it no longer necessary? Thank you in advance.

Hi Patrick, this is on the application form, right? Hmmm I never had to deal with that part of the form because I’m single but according to other forum sites, it refers to spouse and children only. So no need for siblings info.

Hi po, ask ko lang po if need pa po ba ilagay husband ni mother if matagal na silang hiwalay (but not legally). And father/mother in-law po ba ang ilalagay na relationship ko sa in-laws ng brother ko or dapat friend lang? Salamat po.

Yes Yoshke. It is in the application form. Thank you for the response!

If you have like 10 passports and a lot of travel within each passport, do you have to scan all of these pages? Thank you!

Ideally, yes. Although in my case, I may have skipped some pages. Haha.

Hi.. im planning to apply for australian tourist visa this month.. as i read ir post its stated that we need to submit evidence of family composition.. does this mean i need to submit psa birth cert of my parents and siblings or just mine as the applicant? Thank you! Ur rsponse is highly appreciated.

Hi. It’s not required. I submitted just my birth certificate on two occasions. Both times, my application was approved.

Hello! Good Day..I wanna apply tourist visa and I’am going there with my parents. I just recently graduated and currently unemployed. I also don’t have a bank account yet. What papers do I need to submit for the requirements aside from my passport and birth certificate? Thank you :)

Hi! We have the same case. I just wanted to ask how did you apply for your Australian visa? Was it granted?

Hi! very helpful tips on how to apply visitor visa, i just want to ask a favor if you can make a cover letter for me, here’s my email add: [email protected] . I really appreciate your help. Thank you.

Uhm, no. Best if you write the letter yourself because you know the details and the purpose of your trip better than anyone else.

Hi I would like know what did you put here?

Other identity documents Does this applicant have other identity documents?

It says there… Enter the details of any national identity documents issued by a government other than Australia. This includes any document which was issued by a government for the purpose of identification, such as:

Alien registration number Birth certificate Drivers licence Marriage certificate National Identity document Social security card

Hi there! Our family of 4 plans to apply for an Australian Visa. Do I need to create an Immiaccount for each us? Thank you.

Just one will do.

Thank you. My sister and her family are now in Sydney but they are not yet permanent residents there. We will be staying in their rented apartment if we push through with the trip . My question is, would it be okay if I will submit an invitation letter from my sister upon applying for an Australian visa kahit hindi pa sila PR doon? Thanks.

Hi AUrora, naku, di ko alam. Medyo labas na yan sa personal experience ko :(

Okay, thanks. :)

Hello There , Good evening to you , i already lodged my application online for my Visitor Visa Subclass 600 last June 30th and i am still waiting the result my only problem po bago yong passport ko at nakalimutan ko po na wala pa pala akong signature sa new passport ko .may idea po ba kayo ano dapat gawin?Just worried baka ma denied ako until now wala pa din silang update ..Thank you .

Hello po.. Saan ko po ba pwede e attach yung Birth Certificate ko? Hindi naka specify kung sa required or recommended.. Salamat po

Hi Nelia, kami, sa family docs namin isinama (under Recommended).

ok salamat po.. Kailangan pa po ba mag submit ng Form 54 Family Composition? :)

It’s not required. But it’s recommended.

Maraming salamat po :)

Hi! Very informative post. Just wanna ask, since I don’t have any travel history abroad, I don’t have anything to attach to the previous travel part. Is it okay to leave it blank? :/

Yep, you can still submit without it. But chances of getting approved are lower compared to when you have a travel history.

Hi again! Just wanna ask where I should attach all the docs of my sponsor? Thanks! :)

hi, I need some advice regarding applying for a tourist visa with my fiancee and we are currently working here in Qatar and we are planning to take vacation 20 -25 days to my brother in Melbourne is it possible I can apply together or accompanied by me?

Hello i have a query??..is it necessary for the passport size pic to get notarized??

Hi! Thanks for the detailed info. Anyway, I just want to clarify the definition of ‘newly employed’ that you mentioned under ‘The reasons why my application would be denied’. Is it a month prior to your intended trip? I’ll move to a new company by next month and it is 5 – 6mos away from my trip. Would you know if it would/might affect my visa application? Thank you so much in advance!

Hi Mike, I think you should be fine. How long have you been with your current company?

What I meant by newly employed is when it’s the applicant’s first job. If your employment history shows you have been stable (or previously stayed with a company for years), even if you’re new at your job now, I don’t think it would matter much.

Thank you so much, Yoshke! I’ve been with my company for 3 years now but prior to that, I kinda hopped from one job to the other and stayed for a year or less. I even worked overseas for a year so I’m not sure if this would affect? My current job is already my 4th. But I’ve stayed here the longest. Thank you so much for your help!

Hi Mike, I think that’s fine. My situation is similar to yours when I applied for Aussie visa for the first time. Mine was worse, I think. Haha. I was with my company then for less than a year. Prior to that, I was a freelancer, taking short-term jobs. So it shouldn’t be an issue, I guess. As long as the other requirements are sufficient and satisfactory.

Thank you so much, Yoshke! Haha. That’s a huge relief! Haha. Couldn’t thank you enough for the tips!

Uy, opinyon ko lang yan ha. Di ako sure, haha. :P

I’ve been to two asian countries for the past two years. Is that enough as evidence of travel history?

First of all, I salute you for being so helpful with your kababayan, ngayon nadag dagan pa. Anyway, I am sponsoring my sister for a travel to Australia. Would you know what documents do I need to give my sister? I know that I will need to give proof of income & tax records& our itinerary. By the way, I live in HK so I will apply for a visa here. My sister will be applying hers in the Philippines. We will travel together in the Philippines.

Hi Marlene, I’m not sure exactly ano kailangan kapag sponsored trip. Aside from what you mentioned, it would be a good idea to add an Affidavit of Support to further prove that you will be shouldering the cost.

Hi Yoshke, Thank you very much for your reply.

It’s me again. Sorry to bother you. Is there a deadline in completing the form thru the ImmiAcct? I started filling up the information but cannot complete it because I am confused with some of the question so of course I did not submit my application yet. When I visited my site again after 2 days, I do not see anymore the form that I filled up. Just in case you know the answer. Thanks

Hi Marlene, hmmm, if I remember correctly, 30 days. I’m not sure but definitely not 2 days, at least during my time. It took me more than 2 days to complete the form.

Thank you for all the help, na-approve ako.! Talagang yung papel na in-email lang ipapakita ko sa immigration?

Yay! Congrats! Actually, di rin nila yan titingnan sa Australia kasi nasa record naman nila sa computer. Pero i-print mo na rin kasi hinahanap madalas ng Immigration ng Pinas. :)

passport na lang papakita sa australia. too be sure na lang na i print yun.

salamat ulit ng marami. laking tulong dito pati dun sa FB support group.

yep print na lang din!

Hi!!! Were biometrics required from you guys upon grant of Australian visa? :)

Hi Anna, nope.

Hello po, just want to ask kung paano po kung yung sponsor namin ay hindi taga Australia, ano ano pong adiced niyong isubmit. Tito ko po from US ang magbabayad para sa amin ng lola ko. Also, mas mababa po ba ang chances kung unemployed? Currently employed po ako, pero unemployed na ko sa target dates of travel namin dahil end of contract. Salamat po!

Hi Khryss, I’m not sure exactly ano kailangan kapag sponsored trip. But it would be a good idea to add an Affidavit of Support to further prove that you will be shouldering the cost.

Yes, malaki talaga chance ma-deny pag unemployed.

Another question po, Should I include my middle name as part of my given names? Salamat po.

I didn’t include mine.

Hi. I just applied AU visa online and received a feedback that I need to do medical examination. Well it’s actually my third visa, if granted, and this is the first time they required me. Do they have a new rule this 2018 that you need to undergo a health examination or is is only becuase I will have more than a month vacation in Sydney? You r answer is a great help for my sister’s future application. Thanks a lot!

Hello, I have the same requirement. it will be my third visa also if granted. I am still waiting for the decision. Question: did you ever do the health examination? and Did they reach out to you that you need to do it?

Hi Bee, I just had another Australia trip this month and applied for almost all of my friends, and none of us were asked for a medical exam, so I’m pretty certain it’s not the norm. Baka nga because more than one month. But I’m not sure.

This article is incredibly helpful. I just have a few questions though.

I’m a freelancer, one of my bosses will sponsor my trip to Oz for 3 weeks. He lives there and has a valid business number and whatnot. He just needs to send a letter of sposorship and proof of his financial capacity, right?

I also think I might have issues with proving I will be back. I am only renting (though I have a contract), and I have another client here who can issue a COE to me if I need it. I have properties, but they aren’t in my name yet. Would those suffice as proof that I will return?

Hi Kyrie, re docs required from sponsor, yes. You’ll need a letter from your sponsor and proof of financial capacity. You’ll actually see the list of other supporting documents that you can submit when you reach the Upload part of the process. But from what I remember, those two are there. (Damn, I should have taken a screenshot of that, too. Haha)

Regarding proof of rootedness, you can’t submit papers for properties that aren’t in your name. It will just raise a gazillion more questions and they might suspect your sincerity. Not sure what else you can submit aside from COE. If you have a strong travel history, there’s still a chance of approval.

Thanks a lot Yoshke :) Real helpful <3

Hi Yoshke Dimen, ask ko regarding bank documents iba pa ba yung bank certificate and bank statement need pa ba yan ng stamp from the bank kasi dito sa qatar pede namin ma generate yung bank statement ko.

Hi Glaiza, yes, magkaiba ang Bank Cert and Bank Statement. Di ko alam about stamp, kasi sa pinagkukunan ko na bank, may signatures lang ung bank cert. Yung statement naman na sinubmit ko, walang stamp or signature pero printed sa letterhead nila. Baka pwede naman na ikaw maggenerate ng statement online kung yun talaga sistema ng bank mo. Pero sa certificate, baka need pa rin ng may sign.

so need ko mag submit ng bank statement and bank certificate? yun ba ang required sa financial documents for tourist visa both tlga need nila?

Hi Glaiza, bank statement lang. But again, the more docs you provide, the better.

kailangan ba ang bank statement ay may stamp?

thank you for your quick response =D

Hi. I’m an OFW here in KSA. Will it be okay kung sa Pinas na lang ako kumuha ng tourist visa pag nagbakasyon ako? Kasi less hassle. Dito kasi kelangan pa ng mga biometrics, exit re entry visa, etc. thank you.

Pwede naman, pero online lang naman buong application process.

Also, pag nagcreate ng Immig account, ilang days dapat bago isubmit? Will it stay there for a couple of months? Thanks.

It will stay for a few years. Ung s akin andun p rin until now hopefully i can submit it this month. Kasama ko kc parents ko and minsan nagkakasakit sila kaya medyo natatagalan pag submit nmin.

Hi Zee, hindi ko na matandaan. :(

hi! i jsut want to ask kung nagrequire paba ng medical screening bago ma-grant ung visa?

Usually hindi. Pero may mga cases na pinapag-medical.

Yours is the blog I really read when it comes to travelling. You are straightforward, honest, respectful and humble. Your page is very helpful and thank you very much for that!

May you continue to travel(and of course have so much fun on it) and for us your readers, benefit from your experiences. GOD speed!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write this, Maria!

We’re just trying to help as much as we can while doing what we love. :)

Hi Yoshke,ask lang po magka problema kung ang birthplace ko sa marriage contract instead na North Cotabato ay naging North Catabato.THANKS

hi! were u required to have a health insurance prior to travelling?

hi Jet, no.

Hi Yoshke, Good day. My sister will be graduating in October sa Melbourne . Ngayon, my parents will attend her graduation, gusto ko din sumama sa kanila. Since housewife ako (not employed), parents ko ang mag proprovide ng expenses for the whole trip. Ask ko if i need cover letters (each) para sa mga family members na sasama sa Melbourne sa pag aaply ng visa? Thanks.

Hi Gel, yes, you can submit a cover letter so you can properly explain the purpose of your trip. :)

Do you think getting a New Zealand or Australian visa is easier than Schengen or Canadian visa? Or could you please rank them from the most lenient visa policies to the least? Thanks!

Yes, definitely. Aussie visa is much easier to get that Schengen or Canadian visa. Schengen is the hardest because most embassies (not all) require an interview.

Hello Yoshke ! G’day! I have learned a lot info from you. I would like to ask bcoz im very confused regarding the notarization…I will be submitting / to upload my scanned doc’s like PSA bithcertificate, bank statement, tittle deed and COE this are all true copy, should i still have it notarized?

When I applied recently, I don’t remember seeing any instruction that the docs have to be notarized. I didn’t have my docs notarized when I applied both times.

That’s also what i think…thank you very much and more power! God bless you.

No prob! Good luck with your application! :)

Hi Yoshke, Have a good day ,I have planning to apply tourist visa in australia i just want to ask if is it okay to use my new bank account for financial statement its only 2 months being opened ,but i have a sponsor and hes the one who shoulder all my expencess in australia.Im just a bit worried for my financial statement,

Hello po, Janvhic here from Alabang. question lang po. Kasi in my case 1st time ko po lumabas ng bansa if ever. iinvite po ako ng asawa ng pinsan ko papunta don sa Australia. Ok lang po kaya yon? Baka kasi tingnan nila ang passport ko eh wala pa akong travel history out of the country and ask ko sana kung magkano ang need na laman ng bank account ko if ever? Thanks po.

Hi Jhon-vic, yes, tinitingnan nila ang travel history. Nasa list of requirements nila yun.

Dun sa magkano ang laman ng bank account, nasagot na namin sa FAQs sa taas. Pabasa na lang po.

I applied for tourist visa last Monday (Aug 20) and to be honest this ‘waiting game’ gets me frustrated like crazy! Hehe. I was expecting for something like within 2 days I would receive the grant approval notice. Though I am confident it would be approved but still we would never know, right?

I have been to 16 countries and am employed with the company I have been for more than 6 years now. Never been to Oz though.

(Instagram: @Danfort10)

Hi Danny, May i know what are the docs that you submitted?

Hi Danny! Did you get your visa na? I submitted my online application naman laat August 17 and like you, this waiting game is making me anxious. Lol. I had an oz visa na last 2016 but like what you said, we never know what could happen :/ lol

Hi M! As of now (Sept 3), di pa! And I’m dying…. haha. All the best to both of us!

Hi Danny, I completely understand. The last time I applied, my friends got their visa before mine was released so I was pretty nervous. Haha.

Good luck on your application!

Yessssssssssssssssss! I just received my multiple entry valid for one year Australian visa today (5th-Sept).

Thank you for this blog. Sobra pong nakatulog!

Regards, Dan (IG => danfort10)

Yay! Congrats, Danny! Enjoy Australia!

Quick question, would it be a problem if I applied for a visa with complete requirements but I haven’t been out of the country yet. I’m kinda nervous and worried.

Hi Donald, travel history is one of the things that they look at so it matters greatly in their evaluation. That said, cases wherein first time travelers were granted a visa are not unheard of. It depends on the strength of the other requirements and, I think, the purpose of travel.

Hi, Yoshke Good afternoon, I really appreciate your page. I have some confusion about the name. The given names on the application. Do I need to add my first names and the middle name or just the first name? and for the middle name, where do we add it?

Thank you so much in advance.

Hi Ghaby, I didn’t enter my middle name. I just wrote my given name.

Hi there again. I have another question, I hope to get a clear view. If Im planning to visit there by November 1-8 , would it be okay to submit the application earlier this September? Is it a good timing or the range of time is not enough?

Thank you in advance.

Hi Ghaby, I think it’s okay. Processing can take a day to a month.

My first visa was valid for 3 months. Second visa was valid for 6 months. If you apply in September 1, the validity of the visa will either be until December 1 or March 1. Either way, your November 1-8 travel date will still be well within the validity period.

wow thats a very nice reply from you. you are helping a lot of people too. thank you so much.

thank you so much it is very helpful

Based on the entered passport details, applicant _____ is not eligible to apply for this visa using this online service. Ensure the passport details have been entered exactly as they appear in the applicant’s passport. The applicant will not be able to continue and should review the eligibility information on our website.

Do you by chance know what is this? I really cannot find the problem. I already checked the account and passport infos and all are correct? So, can you help me figure this out? Thank you

Hi Marie, no idea. First time I heard about something like this.

Hi! Should I pay the visa fee on the same day the application was submitted? Or is it okay if I pay for it the next day? Thank you! :)

Hi Alyssa, hindi ko alam. :(

Hi do the documents you have to submit, bank statements, psa, marriage certificate etc have to be notarized or as is is fine? thanks for how you will reply!

When I applied recently, nothing in the list of requirements indicated that the documents have to be notarized. I didn’t have ours notarized. But our application still got approved.

Thanks for finding time to reply…I reread the article and saw this all caps in bold letters pertaining to notarized docs at the end… oops! super sorry for missing that one out and thanks for being patient to our redundant inquiries :D God bless.

Do you think insurances from Manulife, sunlife and bank certificates/statements could prove strong ties with the country? thanks!

Hi Mae, not sure about the insurance. Yung bank cert and statement can prove financial capability, so okay yun. But yung insurance, I really don’t know. Siguro if may investment na kasama. Di ba may insurance na ganun? Pero di ko talaga alam. haha

Hi Yoshe just some questions in filling out the application form:

For the part OTHER IDENTITY DOCUMENTS, apart from DRIVER’S LICENSE , there is also the option of BIRTH CERTIFICATE, but is the IDENTIFICATION NO for the Birth Certificate the REGISTRATION OR REGISTRY NO? (Just want to make sure baka mali yung assumptions ko.)

Supporting Documents Family Composition — when traveling with family using a group application, did you upload all the Birth Certificates apart from yours? Did you choose OTHER as Document Type for this then specified Birth Certificate?

Thanks again!

Dun sa Other Identity Documents, I don’t remember this part of the form. Maybe I did fill this in but I just can’t remember. Huhu. So I dunno…

Dun din sa group application. I haven’t tried applying as a group kasi. Individual application ung ginawa ko so I only uploaded my birth certificate.

May I ask where did you upload the birth certificate?

Sa Evidence of Family Composition ko inupload ung saken. Ung mga friends ko din, dun inupload. :D

Hi, Ako nag apply ng visa ng mama ko and aunt ko sa immi. Merong requirement na FORM 54. Do I still need to submit it? Tourist Stream Visitor visa ang inaapply ko for the both of them and invited kasi sila ng brother nila. Ang nilgay ko lang for now is yung birth certificate ng mom/aunt ko and birth certificate ng brother nila. Thank you

It’s recommended that u submit that. Any reason bakit di ka makakasubmit nung form 54?

How many days before na-approve application mo when you applied for tourist visa for the first time?

Almost 30 days! Tagal. haha

when ka ba first time nag apply? what year? and yung 30 days kasama na weekends dun?

2015. Yep, that’s 30 calendar days.

This month, ang average processing time ay 23-27 days. Medyo malaki kasi ang volume ng applications ngayon.

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/access-accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times#VisaApp

Yoshke just a couple of questions,

did you scan/upload the back of the photo pa and sign I-t? Kailan ba backview ng photo signed and scanned? and regarding sa passport, info page lang yung skinan mo?

Hope you can reply and help. Thanks!

Hi Karen, yung ginawa ko, I just uploaded the photo tapos yung file name ay yung name ko.

For the Travel Document requirement, yes, yung info page lang yung ni-scan ko.

But for the Travel History requirement, I scanned din all the pages with stamps and visas.

paano po pag wala pako stamp sa passport Evidence of the applicant’s previous travel paano po gagawin?

saan po kayo nag pagawa nang visa ID picture

Bibisitahin ko po kasi girlfriend ko

Hi Aldrin, naku, di ko alam paano gagawin kung wala pang travel history.

Ang pwede mong gawin, pwede kang magvisit muna sa visa-free countries.

Siguro pwede ka ring gumawa ng letter explaining bakit wala ka pang travel history pero mahirap maapprove yung ganun.

I followed everything this site posted and luckily was granted a one year multiple entry visa to Aus. I can attest na it doesnt matter whether you have flown to other countries since Ive travelled once only and thats in Hong Kong last Jan. 2018. I only have one stamp in my passport and yet I was granted a visa…

I applied Aug. 23 and visa approved just today.

Hi Zem, We’re glad na na-approve ka. So excited for you! Australia is awesome!!! :D

However, it doesn’t mean that travel history does not matter. It matters. Whether or not the application will be approved or denied is based on a whole lot of factors. And travel history is one of them. Yes, it does not guarantee approval — nothing does — but it is one of the things they consider.

The fact that you have already traveled abroad, even if it’s just Hong Kong, is a BIG thing already and it mattered in your application. It will be a lot harder if you have ZERO stamps. There’s a HUUUUGE difference between having 1 stamp and having NONE at all. Having a stamp, even if it’s just one shows that you have experienced going out of the country and returned. That 1 stamp mattered.

Does that mean na kapag wala kang travel history, automatic denied agad? NO. There’s still a chance of approval. What we’re saying is, the chances are lower.

Like we always say, embassies look at travel history, rootedness and finances, all of it. If weak ang isa, the other factors can make up for it. If your travel history is lacking but your rootedness and finances are strong, there’s a still a good chance of approval. If your finances are not that much but the travel history and rootedness are strong, there’s still a good chance of approval. All these matter in the evaluation. :)

Hi there Yoshke, its me again, please share me your expertise on the application process. On which part of the attachment field I must be attaching the letter that will serve as my letter of intent like the GTE explanation. In thinking its on the “Evidence of planned tourism activities in Australia ” under others together with the Itinerary and Planned Activities Am I right?

Please share your ideas Thank you in advance.

Hi Ghaby, yes, sa Evidence of planned tourism activities. :)

Thank you so much for the confirmation. More power to you.

Pupunta ako singapore nang november kaso December ko balak pumunta sa kanila baka d kasi enough yung time para maaprovan visa

Sponsor naman nya ako papunta dun okay lang kaya yun?

yeah, baka di enough ung time. Okay lang naman ang sponsored pero you will still be assessed based on your own conditions. This post might help: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/08/visa-denied-reasons/

passport stamps help but does not really affect outcome of approval.. i for one was only able to travel once abroad and only to hong kong but was granted a one year, multiple entry visa.

Hi Yemmyemmy, We’re glad na na-approve ka. So excited for you! Australia is awesome!!! :D

Hi Yoshke. Does the process purely online? No need for embassy appearance? Thanks.

Hi Faye, yep. Everything is online.

Hi Yoshke! I have a question. I have an unused Japan and Korea Visa which got expired recently due to vacation leave issues from my employer. I do have other passport stamps from SG, MY, TW, HK, and used Japan Visa in 2017. I’m planning to apply AU visa next year, can I include unused Visa under travel history? Thanks very much po and take care.

I think pwede naman kasi nakadikit naman yun sa passport so isama mo na lang din. :)

Hi. My brother, who is still a student, is applying for tourist visa online. On the immi online form, there is a page that asks for his student course details. What we don’t quite understand are the “date from” and “date to” portions. Does “date from” refer to the exact date he first enrolled in uni or does it only refer to the date of enrollment for the current sem? What about “date to”? Does it refer to the date he is supposed to graduate or does it only refer to the last day of classes for the semester he is currently enrolled in? He doesn’t remember the exact date he first enrolled and there is also no way for him to know for sure his exact date of graduation considering that the academic calendar for 2020 has yet to be released. Been trying to read up on this but couldn’t find an answer.

Hi Kaye, I don’t know exactly what data they need since it’s outside of my experience. What does that section ask for exactly? Verbatim.

The below is how it appears on the form.

Visa applicant’s current overseas employment Current employment details

Employment status : Student

Student course details

Student course details Give details of the course the applicant is undertaking.

Course name: Institution name: Date from: Date to:

I’ve decided to email the embassy since I really can’t find any information about this.

Hi Kaye, yay, great that you emailed the embassy!

But in case they don’t reply, hmm, if I were in your shoes I would enter the date of the first day of classes in that uni. Regarding “date to,” if there is no definite last date yet, I would just enter a date within the month where the last day or graduation usually happens.

Unfortunately, I haven’t received feedback yet so I think I will just follow your suggestion.

Regarding Form 54 on family composition, is there any specific requirement as to who should sign as witness?

Hi! Is ITR really required? I work online and I think I can provide everything including the title of deeds ng house and car. I think I am financially capable to travel naman. But the only problem is wala akong itenerary. Is it worth to apply paba? Sayang naman kasi yung fee kapag hindi. I was denied 2x na for applying a US visa kahit invited ako ng company na pumunta dun. Medjo nakaka trauma sya. Sayang yung time and pera.

Hi Magro, as mentioned in the post: you can submit just one per category. It’s ANY or ALL. In theory, you can submit just one item per document type. But of course, the more relevant documents you upload, the higher your chances of your application being approved.

Hi,i am already asenior citizen and i have a 3 half sisters living in Australia they are already Australian citizen,the problem is,my surname is different from them,i am a illigitimate son,in my birth certificate was indicate that i have a single parent my mother.My sisters invited me to spent chrismas with them,could you give me a advise what i will do and what documents i will prepare,i am a an ex ofw in KSA for 20 years,and my passports are still wirh me. Thank you very much,

Hi there, I got really interested in your blog. And this has been very helpful in the lodge and approval of our family Visa (but with 1 pending application for my son). They asked for us to submit a “Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (PSA Issued)”. I just uploaded thru Immi a scanned copy of the PSA issued Birth Certificate (got from express delivery thru PSA helpline.ph) – I didn’t have it notarized anymore. Is this ok? How long would re-processing or further assessment would take? Also we already bought ticket and our flight is by this Friday already. Is there a way to follow thru? Can I call a certain number? Can I still upload copy of our ticket and hotel accomodation for them to know we’re really hoping for grant of my son’s Visa application?

Notarization, did they indicate that the birth certificate be notarized? If they didn’t, then it’s okay.

No idea on reprocessing and their contact numbers po. :(

Hello Sir,Please give some advise-on how to apply tourist visa on line.and what document do i prepare.I am already a senior citizen,and i have3 sisters on my father side in australia,they are all having australian passport,but the problem is i have a different surname,from my mother,i want to spent chrismas with them this coming dec,they will give me an invitation letter,but in the letter what they will indicate half brother,cousin or what, Please give me some advise,thank you very much

Hi! You can sign up for an Immi account first and then when you start your application, you will be asked questions and then it will give you a list of documents you need to provide.

But I’m sure you will have to provide an invitation letter (indicate your real relationship. If you’re half-siblings, then say you’re half-siblings, not cousins) and proof of relationship.

Hi! Ask ko lang, ung sa recommended documents po ba, pwedeng wala din i-upload or need padin lahat ng category may document na naka upload? Kasi ung lola ko 86 na pero fit to travel parin siya. Hindi naman din disabled at malakas pa. Need pa ba nung Health Insurance? And paano makakuha nun if ever? Thank you so much Sir!

Hi Princess,

Dun sa recommended, di mo kailangan na isubmit yun, di sya required. Pero if kaya mong iprovide, mas maganda kasi recommended nga nila na isubmit mo rin.

Dun sa health insurance, sa 2x na nag-apply naman ako wala namang required na insurance sa akin. Pero baka nga required pag senior na, di ko rin alam. May list of requirements naman per applicant. If nakalagay dun na need ng insurance, provide na lang kahit pa healthy and fit pa rin si lola. Di kasi nila alam yun eh.

Thank you for this blog as it is very informative!I would just like to clarify as to when is the best time to apply for a visa if my intended flight is on January 2019.I get conflicting answers from the AUS embassy here in South Korea(I’m currently based here).Does the 6 month rule apply to the validity of the visa from the date it was issued(meaning you cannot enter Aus once the 6 month period has lapsed) while the 3 months is the allowable duration you can stay in Aus per visit(on a tourist visa)?My intended travel dates would be Jan 6-21, 2019. Is is safe to apply as early as 1st week of Oct 2018? (once granted, my intended travel on Jan is still covered by the 6 month period right?) I am quite confused as I am led to believe that for example I got approved of a visa and the date of issue was October 10,2018, it would no longer cover our travel dates if we have to use it within 3 months from the date of issuance(accdg to the Aus embassy staff here)..BTW,I’m still a Philippine Passport holder.Sorry for the lengthy post and thank you!

Hi Rona, the standard visa has a 6-month validity and once you enter Australia, you can stay for up to 3 months. That was my experience too. Meaning, if you’re granted a visa in October, you can enter AUstralia anytime from October until March. But your stay can be as long as 3 months only. If you enter in January, you can stay until March.

So yes, if you plan to visit Australia in January, October is a good month to apply for a visa.

However, I’m not sure if may ibang rules na nag-apply if you’re a Korea resident. But yung experience ko twice, 6 months yung validity.

Hello Sir.. Good day po…

Any idea sir regarding the situation that I encountered, we are on a group / family application My wife already approved but my son ( below 3 yrs old ) and I are not yet approved, we are on a 12 days of our application. Is there any tendency that one of as will get denied since we are family that will spent a holiday. Im here in Saudi right now by the way. If you just encountered this sir or any idea for this? Thank You..

Sir, my tendency po ba na approve na yun visa ni wife tas un anak ko na lang un iniintay at sa akin., application po naming as group / family po., tas meron po isa samin na marerefuse?

Hi! Naku, di ako ganun ka-familiar sa family application so wala akong masabi about it masyado. :(

Hai There..

i’ts my luck to stumble on your blog while i’m trying to apply my visa online. i still have one question that need your advise on answering based on experience,

the question is on page 9/20 about ‘Non-Accompanying members of the family unit,’ is it a yes or no if i have a family back at my country (Indonesia) that’s not Australian Citizen nor Australian Permanent resident.

highly appreciate your reply :)

Hi Oktavia,

According to the Australian Immigration website, a family unit is defined as a partner (married or de facto) and a dependent child.

When you say you have family in Indonesia, are you referring to your partner/child? Or are you referring to parents/siblings?

I usually just answer NO to that part since I’m single.

Do you need to travel on the exact date on your application?

If visa has been approved and you need to change the travel dates, is that okay?

Hi Camille, I think it’s okay. As long as it’s within the validity period of the visa given to you.

Is the form 1149 (relative invite) required or will a simple invitation letter will do?

I didn’t encounter that form when I applied because I applied as a tourist. But the general rule is, look at the list of requirements. If it’s filed under REQUIRED, then it is required. If it’s under RECOMMENDED, you may choose to submit something else.

It’s me again. Tanong kolang po kailangan kopa pobang mag appointment kahit kasama ko anak ko pagkuha ng passport po sabay po kami. Salamat po

My Australian partner is inviting me to travel with him to Melbourne, Australia on 18 December 2018 to 05 January 2019 to have our Christmas and New Year holiday and also to visit his kids, relatives and friends. We both reside together in our apartment in Rockwell Makati, Philippines. During my stay with him in Australia, he will take full financial responsibility for everything including all airfares, accommodation, allowances, meals, tours etc. This will be my first travel abroad if ever granted. We are doing the online application sa https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login . But we haven’t submit it yet dahil kulang pa kami ng ibang documents so we just saved it for now. My problem is my leave request from work was not approved dahil sobrang haba daw ng nirerequest ko na vacation leave. 3 months pa lang po ako dito sa new work ko kaya hindi pa po ako regular. Should I put unemployed na lang to keep it safe? Since my partner will finance me naman at all costs? My previous work was 3 yrs and 1 month ako. Please advise the best thing to do.

Hi Janine, I’m no expert, but I think declaring you’re unemployed is very risky. To the Australian immigration, it doesn’t matter if your trip is sponsored or funded by someone else. They need to see how rooted you are or how strong your ties are in the Philippines. Being unemployed presents a very bad profile as far as rootedness is concerned, especially that you know someone in Australia. It’s going to be very easy for them to think that you will overstay or not return home.

The best solution to this, without risking losing your job, is to just shorten the trip.

Hi Sir Yoshke, thank you very much for your advice!

No problem! Good luck with your application! :)

Hi dear,Regarding Form 54 on family composition, is there any specific requirement I mean Can I SHOW MY daughter birth & my marriage certificate . I , MY WIFE & 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ARE STAYING WITH ME IN KUALALUPUR AS I AM AN INDIAN CITIZEN WORKING HERE AS AN EXPAT. THANKS

Based on my experience, none. I just filled out Form 54 and uploaded it as is. No other documents attached to it.

It’s really a nice and useful piece of info. I’m satisfied that you just shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

Hi! Do I need to fill out Form 1415 if I’m going to pass my application online – immiaccount?

I didn’t fill that out.

Hi Guys, thank you for the very helpful tips and step-by-step process. I am currently filling out the online form and need help on several items. Which part of the Documents section do I upload the cover letter and the flight booking reservations? I have resigned from work last May so I am inclined to submit a cover letter to explain and provide details and assurance that I am only going there for vacation/tourism purposes and not to find work. Thank you very much.

Hi Kimboi, dati I uploaded it under Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities > Others.

Thank po sa sobrang mabilis na reply. Just to confirm po – pati yung cover letter – e.upload sa Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities > Others? Thank you po ulet. Sana ma approved ako kahit wala pa muna trabaho these months.

Hi Kimboi, yep, dun ko inupload yung cover letter ko. :)

Your blog is a big help but I have questions. I am planning to apply for tourist visa but I’m a bit confused what to file. My boyfriend is in Australia with working visa and not PR, if I declare that I am visiting him, would that necessarily require him to submit documents that will support my visit? In the FAQ’s above, about that page 9, should I declare yes (de facto, but we’re not yet engaged) or no (I am single). I hope you could answer my question and maybe I have follow up Qs :)

Hi Bella, I honestly have no idea kapag on a working visa or even kapag PR. I haven’t tried applying kasi na ang purpose is to visit a resident.

Regarding de facto relationship, I don’t know kasi what the implications are. A part of me wants to tell you to just declare single, but I’m not sure if that’s the right thing to do.

Sorry I can’t be of much help. It’s just outside my personal experience.

It’s okay. :) another question, I am getting confused on page 9, the question is “Does the applicant have any members of their family unit NOT travelling to Australia who are NOT Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents. If I choose yes, it is asking me to provide family details.

Thanks! Bella

See #7 in the FAQs above. Thanks!

Hi Sir Yosh! Thank you for the tips. My visa is granted, multiple entries for 1yr. Yey!!! I just waited for 3 days and it now approved!

Yayyyyyyyy!!! Congrats, Bella! Enjoy Ozzz! :D

Thanks! Sorry I have lots of question. May I know if providing PSA birth cerftificate is a must?

Not a requirement, but recommended, as indicated in the post. :)

Hi! I just lodged my Australian tourist visa application and paid the fee. Upon checking my ImmiAccount, it says there that a health assessment is required. Is it true for all?

Do I need to wait for my grant notice before taking the health assessment?

Hi Nika, is it a notice asking for Character Assessment, Biometrics, Additional Payment and Health Assessment?

I’m asking because there have been a lot of applicants who got that notice over the past month and some AU travel forum sites are saying it may be a recent bug or website issue. I DON’T KNOW FOR SURE as I don’t have first hand experience. But it would be best to email or contact the Australian immi/webmaster directly to be sure.

Hi! It’s just a notice for a health assessment.

Will do. I hope i get a response from them!

Aaah, baka nga nirerequire ka nga nila na magpa-health assessment. The supposed “bug” has a very specific alert message daw kasi. But yes, message them to be sure.

Where do I find the payment section for the visa? is that also in my Immi account?

Hi There! You mentioned a passport size photo as part of the documents needed to apply, is this for scanning and uploading also? Thanks

Hi Macoy, what I did is I had a photo taken in a studio (so it looks professionally done) and then got the soft copy from them. That soft copy was what I uploaded to Immi. The file name was my full name.

My mother and I are planning to visit her sister in Victoria. Is it alright to use a Bank Certificate instead of the Bank Statement?

Thank you in advance!

Hi Jangmi, yes, in theory. But it’s always safer to submit statement or both.

On their website, it says to inform them if there are any update on the application details. What about the attachments? What if an incorrect attachment was attached, but attached an updated/correct one? Should we still fill out the “Update details” link on the ImmiAccount?

Hi Jangmi, I’m sorry but I have no idea what to do in cases like that. :(

We’ll visit my mother’s sister in Victoria, Melbourne. ^.^ Now I experienced what you guys feel while waiting for the visa. My processing time took 20 days, while my mom was approved after 7 days (calendar days). Anyhow, thank you so much for your blog. I’ve read through it prior to lodging our application just to make sure everything is complete. The Q&A’s are very helpful, specially for first time applicants (just like me).

Cheers, Jangmi

Enjoy Melbourne! And thanks again! Hope you could share our blog with your friends, too! :)

The long wait is over! Thank you for your blog, and we were able to get our 1 yr multiple entry visa.

God bless! Jangmi

Yayyyy! Congrats! Where in Australia are you traveling to? :)

What if I just resigned from my job? What kind of document can I provide?

Hi Abi. I dunno what docs are required in such case. But that can be a problem because being unemployed is usually a red flag for most embassies.

Hi po, question I was given travel package in a hotel for 4D3N in Gold Coast, does this also need tourist visa?

Hi Marvin, I think so.

Hey, I follow on Instagram. I was just curious my boyfriend a New Zealand citizen is wanting to spend my birthday and new year in Australia. he’ll be paying for the trip and everything else. Would I still apply a tourist visa or is there an special visa for that type? I am holding a NZ visitor visa upon applying.

Hi Irish, I’m not expert so this is just a hunch. I think either way, tourist visa pa rin sya.

But is your boyfriend based in Australia or is he flying from New Zealand too?

If your bf is based in Australia, I think it’s okay if sya yung sponsor. You just need to submit docs listed above (including invitation letter, financial docs of sponsor, etc.)

If your bf isn’t based in Australia, I think it’s better to not have a sponsor if your documents are strong enough or find another sponsor, possibly an immediate relative. BF-GF relationship is usually not seen as a strong tie.

Again, just a hunch.

Hi sir, im going to aus this coming dec and I heard wala na daw po passport stamp for the entry/exit in aus, is there any way po kaya to get it pa or have my passport get stamp? I might need kasi for future visa applictions. Thank you so much sir. God bless

Hi Choc! By default hindi na. Pero if you ask for a stamp, isa-stamp pa rin nila. Just ask. :)

Thank you sir for the info :)

No problem! :)

Hi, Yoshke!

I’m planning to go to Australia towards the end of December and to cut it short, I have the following settled:

1) Bank Statement / Certificate (I have more than enough funds for a 1 week trip) 2) Employment Certificate 3) Payslips 4) Letter signed from employer that they’re allowing me for leave for that week 5) Hotel accommodation 6) itinerary 7) All the necessary reqs except:

-ITR (employed 4 months ago, do I need to write a letter of explanation?) -Plane Ticket (Im thinking if I should book now or after Visa is assured) -How do I assure ‘rootedness’ here in the PH since I really just want to stay there just for a week for Christmas season anyway :/

I really hope I can make it though. Your advice would be extremely helpful. Thanks! -Princess

In theory, di naman requirement ang ITR so I think no need na for explanation letter. Mas malaking tulong nga lang sana kung meron.

You failed to mention ung travel history mo? Ok naman ba?

Di kailangan nung plane ticket, pero if you’re worried, you can get a flight RESERVATION instead from a travel agency. More info: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/06/flight-hotel-reservations-visa-application/

Thanks for the reply, Yosh!

Travel history.. Ive travelled to non-visa required countries for the past yrs.. (Malaysia, thailand, hongkong, vietnam, macau, singapore, taiwan) all scanned naman sya :D

Ung ITR lang tlga worry ka. Uy, awesome link! Thanks! Was worried about the flyt ticket getting more expensive everyday.

I lodged in my application already and I think I submitted everything naman na. Except ITR. Haha

Will keep you guys posted!

Yes, please! Let us know what happens kasi we also learn from others’ experiences. :D

Gooood luck!!! :)

Good news! I’ve received the visa grant just now! Just like I asked, 3 months, but they even grant me multiple entries.

I’m so happy! Thanks for the advice! You’re such a great help for a lot of travellers!

Yayyyyy! Thank you also for taking the time to share this. Congrats!!! Enjoy Australia! :D

Hi, Ma’am! I would just like to ask for parent’s consent. Since the father is nowhere to be found, besides the mother, can a guardian sign and send IDs on behalf of the father. Thank you so much in advance for the response.

If LEGAL guardian, yes.

Just to be clear, what do you need the consent for? Visa application or Immigration?

First, i need to say sorry for calling you “Ma’am”. sorry po. thank you for replying, The consent is for visa application. Will there be another form to be used?

Ah, naku, wala po akong alam kapag applying for Australian visa for a minor. :(

Hi po.. ask ko lang po if ung address ko po sa credit card is in the province pero po ung current address ko is in manila. meron po ba un effect sa application ko address discrepancy sa documents na e submit ko? please help po.. thanks

Di ko alam if may effect. Feeling ko okay lang yun, pero di ko sure.

I just lodged my tourist visa last Nov 16 and it says 17-29 days estimated processing time . Is it calendar days or working days? Its my second time if ever granted the first one was 2016 and it only took me 1 week. If second time is there a big chance of having visa? I’m based here in Taiwan for 4 years as an Engineer and been travelling to US for business trip. although I submitted all the requirements, this waiting game is really frustrating. Im not sure if Im too late or just on time coz my flight is December 21.

Hi Erine, no need to worry yet. Sometimes, it really takes a few weeks because of the volume. Christmas is coming so I’m guessing the number of applications increased. I think you gave it enough time naman.

thanks for the reply.. My visa is granted, multiple entries for 1 year just this morning so excited.. waited 13 days to be exact. by the way did you bought prepaid data sim where did you get it?

Yayyyy! Congrats! :D

My first time in Australia, I didn’t have my own internet connection. I just relied on hostel wifi all the time. Haha

My second time, since I was flying with PAL, I used their myPAL Roam wifi rental.

Hi! Just want to ask pano yung signature sa online application? Thanks!

Hi Heart, I honestly don’t remember the signature part. :S

I’m about to open an Immi account to apply for a visa for my fiance in the Philippines. First question on the site, name, do I open the account in my name or in her name? Also ad we are both married/separated is it better to claim defacto status or engaged?

Do I open the account in my name or in her name? — in my opinion, it’s better to have the Immi account under her name because it’s less complicated that way since she’s the applicant.

Is it better to claim defacto status or engaged? — regarding this one, I have no idea which is better.

ask ko lang po paano po sagutan yung form 956A sabi po kasi nang ibang friends ko wala daw lumabas sa kanila na ganun saken lang po ata

thank you po

same question

Hi Aldrin, di ko pa natry na mag-accomplish ng form na yan so di ko rin alam. :(

What about the health insurance? I want to stay there for 1 month and should I buy health insurance for that 1 month or the whole period (As I have seen that subclass 600 visa normally given for 3 months)? Thanks in advance.

Hi Zubaida, the website will let you know if you need insurance. In my case, I wasn’t required. But some applicants are requested to buy insurance. You’ll know when you start your application.

Hello Yoshke For an Australian tourist visa online application, please where can I insert or attach a cover letter? Thanks

Hi Jeffery, I attached it under Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities, others

Thanks so much Yoshke for the response. Please I also want to ask, If after meeting all the required and recommended documents, does it matter that I have no previous travel history?

It does matter since it’s part of their list of requirements. But I think having no travel history doesn’t mean automatic refusal. There might still be a chance, just that it’s slimmer.

I just want to confirm does the apply-for-the-visa-no-earlier-than-6-months-before-the-trip still apply?

P.S. I’m going in June next year and I’m planning on getting the visa by January.

Hi Louice, as far as I know, yes.

The reason behind that is, the regular single-entry visa has 6-month validity. Meaning, once it is issued, you can only use it within the next 6 months. If your trip is more than 6 months away, your visa will expire even before your trip starts.

However, sometimes, they grant multiple-entry visa even to first time applicants. But you can’t count on that. There’s still a big chance that you’ll be given a single entry visa.

Hello Yoshke Can I tender a fixed deposit account as proof of funds for the travel?

Hi Luther, I don’t know for sure. But if I were in your shoes, I would go for it.

Thank you guys for the tips.

I was pleasantly surprised that I was granted a one year multiple entry visa even if it was my first time to apply for one.

Just to share, I initially did not upload my PSA birth certificate and a copy of my daily activities. On the 4th business day that my application’s status has not changed from “Received”, I finally decided to upload those two documents online (since I lodged my application there), this was after reading the recommended requirements again from this blog. Then on the following day (5th business day), I got an email saying that my visa has been granted.

I am now thinking that my application could have been processed faster had I already uploaded all those documents when I initially submitted my application online. :)

Yayyyy! Congrats, Gabby! Saan sa Australia yung trip mo?

And thanks for sharing your application experience!

Thanks Yoshke. Still can’t decide if Sydney or Melbourne. For a first time visitor, where will you recommend?

By the way, my Japan visa also got approved :). Applying for a visa can be very daunting but thanks to your blog/fb page we have a guide that we can follow. It also helped a lot that you are so active in replying to the questions posted.

Aw, I have been to neither, so I can’t choose, ahaha.

But my most unforgettable trip ever was a road trip from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock), so that’s what I reco, but it’s best in winter.

Hehe thank you uli Yoshke.

Ang daming magaganda pero will have to decide para kasya sa budget and vacation leave credits :D

Hi Yoshke, good day! I would like to ask some questions. i’m planning to visit australia as a tourist (specifically in Hobart, Tasmania) next year JUNE 2019. I am employed right now but i will resign next year (April). I can get an employment certificate and they will include my period of stay in their company (i work for almost 3 yrs now). Can I submit these document as proof along with my payslips and ITR even if i’m about to leave the company? I’m planning to get a tourist visa in May. Pls help! Thanks.

Hi Jel, I suggest that you apply for a visa muna before you resign para mas malaki chance na maapprove.

Hello Yoshke! I already applied for the tourist visa and on my Immi account, the application status says: ‘further assessment’ Please what does that mean? Thanks.

Hi Jeffery, I have no idea what it entails. :( Wait ka na lang for further updates. They will let you know naman if you need to submit more docs. :)

Hello Yoshke,

Thanks for this post. Your site has been very helpful in our previous travels.

I just want to ask (sorry in advance if this has been asked before) how soon can we apply for a visa. We are planning to visit Sydney in early June. Can we already apply this January? Though we already made hotel bookings (with free cancellation), we plan to look for accommodation thru AirBnB. Unfortunately, the latter does not offer free cancellation options. Also, we are bringing with us our 4 year old kid. Does she also have a separate application form too?

Thanks in advance and happy new year!

Dun sa how soon, check out FAQ #3 sa post sa taas. :D

About kids having separate application form, I’m not sure, but I think so. I think needed pa rin. You can make multiple applications using one Immi account. You can also create a group on the dashboard (just click on “new group” and then take note of the group code) and then when filling out the application form, at one point you will be asked if it’s part of a group, click yes and enter the group code.

Thanks for the reply. We are working on our application form na and started securing our documents. Sorry if I have a follow-up question (questions pala). Baka sakaling you have an idea:

1. Re: Marriage certificates. Should it be PSA copy? Are NSO copies not allowed anymore? All our birth certificates are PSAs and we overlooked that our MC is NSO. Nakaka-frustrate minsan yung government offices natin bakit pa nagpalit ng office (:D sorry na po!)

2. Re: financial capacity. I’ve received an extra amount last December due to the book royalty I got from a manuscript I wrote two years ago. It comes along with a certification of how many books were sold and the amount I have received. Would it be wise if I include that certification as well? However, I have a different regular day job and I just wrote a book on a project basis. Nothing illegal about it naman. Taxed siya, and may papers ako about it. i just don’t know how to put it or where to put it so I could justify what I have in the bank. Like I have said, I haven’t read anything yet about “sidelines” as source of funds. TIA

Oks lang! Haha. Enjoy ko naman sumagot basta alam ko.

1. Hmmm, di ko sure kung okay lang na NSO pag Australia. Pero kuha ka na lang din ng PSA para safe and kasi magagamit mo rin yan in the future (sa ibang visa applications).

2. I think okay lang either way basta may documents ka to prove it. Tapos gawa ka na lang din ng letter explaining na you write books too, para malinaw sa kanila. But to be honest, if I were in your shoes, if sufficient naman yung kita mo sa regular job, di ko na isasama yung sideline kasi baka maka-complicate. Di rin kasi super higpit ang Australia. I have friends na maliit lang ang sweldo and di kalakihan ang pera sa bank (less than 100K) pero naaapprove kasi I think stable naman ang employment.

Pero di ako expert ha. Ito ay aking opinyon lamang. Haha

Thank you so much for all your help! Our family just received our grant notification today – ME for 1 year. Lodged our application last Sunday. Super thanks sa advice and to your blog as well.

Now time to give back. I noticed kasi a lot of people are asking about family applications so let me share our experience/tips and I hope you find them useful:

1. Even though you have one group code, you will be assessed separately. Yes, pati yung minors hehe (we have a three year old with us)

2. On Form 54 and Family Unit – I realized na confusing pala tong part na to. There’s a question sa application form na “Are there members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents?”. By unit, we considered our family (husband, wife, and child) lang. Di na namin sinama parents, siblings, and in laws namin. Pero sa Form 54 (Family Composition), we included our own parents and siblings.

3. For documents ng child lalo na minor siya and cannot fill up the form on her own, we attached all our bank certs, payslips, SOA to her application. Lahat ng docs such as Form 54 and cover letter, the two of us signed the papers.

Anyway, thanks again Yoshke! More power to you and your team!

Yayyyyy! Congrats! I’ll include your experience to our FAQs!

Thanks for the tips Yoshke. Very helpful as always!

I just thought of adding that documents since it’s reflected in the bank certificate. However, just like what you said, looks like it might complicate things since project based lang siya and baka maghanap pa ng other supporting documents.

Oh well, wish us luck! Thanks again! :)

No prob! Let us know what happens!

Hi po Yosh,

Super thankful po ako sa group aside sa sobrang helpful po siya, yung mga members po sobrang babait and willing to extend their help in terms of visa and itineraries. :)

Would like to inquire if meron po bearing or possibility na maapprove if nagkaroon na ng previous visa pero that was 16 years ago pa po. Sticker visa pa at that time and meron po stamp? Planning to apply po sana early this year together with my mom however need pa po namin ng affidavit since there’s a problem with her name, nakaindicate po kasi sa Passport and Birth certificate niya na meron Ma pero sa marriage contract and sa birth certificate ko po wala. Also namentioned din po pwde isubmit about creditcard details, is it okay ung online statement account ang isubmit ko po since hindi na po kasi nagbbigay ng via snail mail for statement of account?

Please advise po. Thank you.

Hi ChoCheng,

Yes, I think wala namang kaso if may previous visa kahit matagal na. It might even help your case.

Yung credit card, yes, okay lang yung online statement of account, I think, since uso naman na paperless billing.

Hi Yoshke, just want to ask what is the difference between tourism/visit a relative or friend and frequent traveler/ tourism? Iam in the process of choosing my stream. Thanks.

Hi Bethd, I’m not sure coz I haven’t tried Frequent Traveler Stream, but from what I remember, it’s open only to Chinese nationals. I could be wrong though.

Hi @Yosh Dimen

Nice Post. It helps me a lot and give me idea about requirements. Can help to get detail and give some advice.

My niece and her Live in partner, they have child/(Australian). They want me not just to visit but get or find job as well. My niece staying there for 10 years and working.

So do you have any advice what type of visa to apply?

Thank you and have a good good day!

Cheers! Jay

Hi Jay, I’m really sorry but I don’t know. My knowledge is limited only to tourism purposes. :(

Hi! I have a one year multiple entry aus visa, however mag expire na sya soon, I wasn’t able to go due to VL issues at work, i am planning to apply again after it expires. is there a chance na ma deny since hindi ako naka punta nung hindi pa nag expire yung visa Ko? Thank you!

Hi Abby, di ko alam kung makaka-affect yun. Pero baka hindi naman.

hI! yOSHKE, my friends just got married this december, they got an invitation to visit australia on march. the problem is the passport of the lady is still her previous married name and the new marriage certificate is still not out. will there be a problem is she will still use the current passport to apply for visa?

Hi Carl. I have no idea. :( Sorry. :(

Hi.. Nakapangasawa po ako ng British guy pero sa Qatar xa nag work. Ngayon dito pa ako sa pinas next month in God’s will makakasunod na ako sa kanya doon. At balak niya isama ako sa mga conference na dadaluhan niya sa ibat ibang bansa. At balak niya sa Australia.. Posible kaya makasama ako sa kanya? Wala akong trabaho at yung passport ko surname pa din ng papa ko ang gamit ko. Pero may PSA marriage certificate from naman kami at na red ribbon na din ng DFA. Sana mapansin nyo itong comment ko.. Salamat at God Bless

Hi Sab, I think pwede naman yun. Indicate mo lang yung sponsor mo sa form and pwede ka rin gawa ng letter explaining na you’re married to someone na aattend ng conference. Syempre may risk na madeny pa rin lalo’t unemployed, lagi namang meron nun, pero may chance pa rin naman na maapprove kasi married naman kayo.

Hi, I currently hold US, Canada, SA and UK visa in my passport. Can that enhances my chance acquiring Australian visa?

Hi Michael. Yep, that can help your case but no guarantees.

This is very helpful. I just have a question about my employment since I work from home. Do you think this will affect my visa application?

It shouldn’t be an issue if you have the necessary paperwork pa rin kahit work from home. :)

Is it required to also submit the OR of the bank certificate? My bank doesnt issue one kasi.

I didn’t submit mine.

My sister (au citizen) invitied me and my family (my husband & my 2 young kids), my 1st degree cousin and 2nd degree cousin for visit Australia. My sister will provide the accomadtion and food expense. My questions are: 1. Who will be the best main applicant, my husband (working) or me (housewife)? I have less than 100k savings and credit cards. 2. Can my 2 cousins apply with in one group application or separate?

Hoping to hear from you. Thanks!

I haven’t tried group application myself so I’m not really sure. I know it’s possible because in the dashboard, there are “group” options, but I haven’t used them yet. But to answer your question, I think your husband is the best main applicant and I think your cousins can be part of the group, but again, I’m not sure.

Hi po! Thank you so much po for creating this post. Your site is a big help for us. :) And your time and effort to answer the questions here.

Anyway, I am planning to have a tour in Australia at the end of March 2019. I am currently employed, and I just secured a copy of my certificate of employment. I am working for this company since May 2017. I have some questions po. Bear with me please. This is my first time to travel and apply for a visa, so I don’t have any idea. I’m planning to submit my application early February 2019. My boyfriend will sponsor my ticket, food and accomodation.

1. I have a payroll account, but the problem is, palagi ko pong winiwithdraw lahat ng laman nun. And I don’t have any savings din po. I just opened a savings account in BPI last week with initial deposit of 10k. I’ll ask my dad to transfer money from 50k-100k. Will it be enough po? But the problem is, I just opened that account. I’m just worried that it might be questioned.

2. My boyfriend will sponsor all, but there’s no boyfriend on the list of sponsor. So I’ll just put Self-funded and will just explain that he will shoulder those expenses. Should I need his bank statement or just invitation letter is enough?

3. Can I change my travel plans after receiving my visa? I’m planning to stay there for 3 months, but I’m worried that I may need a bigger amount of show money. So will just indicate that I’ll be staying for 1 month. Question: Is it okay po na ang ilagay sa planned date of arrival and date of departure is good for one month, pero will really stay there between 1-3 months?

4. ITR. Since wala pa pong updated BIR form 1701, I don’t think I can submit it as evidence. Is it okay po?

5. Another thing I worry po is that I am currently employed the time I will submit my application. but the time I’ll travel, I will be unemployed. Cuz thats the end of my contract. Magkaproblema po kaya?

Maraming salamat po sa pagbasa at pagsagot. Your response is highly appreciated po. God bless you and more power :))

1. If your bank document indicates the date your account was opened or the transactions, it can work against you.

2. Hmmmm I dunno. I don’t think it’s a good idea to put self-funded and then say otherwise in a letter. Consistency is important in visa applications in general. That said, I haven’t experienced applying na may sponsor so di ko alam ano dapat gawin.

3. Some people do that.

4. You can submit last year’s ITR.

5. Will you be submitting a copy of your contract dito sa visa application? If yes, it can be a problem. If not, ok lang. Pero magiging problem mo yan sa Immigration come travel time. Is your boyfriend Filipino or foreigner? Because that might matter when you’re exiting PH.

In general though, it is not recommended kung first-time international travel mo tapos 3 months tapos sponsored by boyfriend. It can raise a lot of red flags. Pero siguro one step at a time, worry about the visa first before the actual travel.

5. Yes po, I’ll be submitting my contract for visa application, but I can still omit that since I have a certificate of employment, but still, in my COE, naka-indicate po dun na gang March 31, 2019 yung contract of service ko. My boyfriend is Australian po.

Hello Yoshke! Please what happens when it’s about 28 days since submission and still no response from the Department? Meanwhile, it says on my ImmAcount that it will take 16 to 27 days for it to be processed.

Hi Jeffery, no idea. Huhu. :(

When is your trip?

My day of intended travel is 11th February 2019 and I lodged the visitor visa application on 26th December 2018.

Waah ang lapit na. Pero di ko rin alam ano dapat gawin pag ganyan. Namessage mo na sila?

Hi, Yoshke Dimen, how are you? Hope you are fine with help of GOD!!! To come to my point, i was invited to participate and present research paper at 63rd conference of Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) . I submitted my application through immiaccount for business stream subclass 600 visa type in December 19/2018 by uploading the necessary documents like invitation letter from AARES, registration fee, support letter from my office (save the children from Ethiopia), the paper that was accepted by AARES, bank statement, my educational background, my family (i have wife and two children), my contract agreement from office, and annual reports, took biometrics, submitted health status, etc…… consider that my arrival date is in February 10/2019 but the conference will be held from 12-15 February 2019. But my status is still at further assessment, is it still ok? or denied?

Hello Yared! I thought it was just me going through this. Well you can send them an enquiry email through your ImmiAccount to know what’s happening. Use this link https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/australian-immigration-enquiry-form

That’s what I did and they wrote me back saying they are having high volumes of application this period hence processing times are likely to exceed the global average processing time. I hope this helps to bring your mind to rest. God bless you..

Hi – my Mom will be applying for a Visa, but my brother (who is based in Sg) will be sponsoring her trip (all costs). I am the one applying online on her behalf. My brother will meet my mom in Au. Do I have to indicate that my mom is travelling alone to Au? What if she has savings, but not in a bank? What will she attach as proof of her funds?

Thank you very much!

Hello Yared! Did you still get your visa?

Hi Jefferey, yay, thanks for sharing! So finally nakareply na rin sila!

Hi Yared, I’ve never experienced yung further assessment so di ko alam ano dapat gawin. Pero parang andaming ganyan sa Australian visa applicants ngayon.

You can try posting sa Support Group, baka may members na nagka-similar experience: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler/

Hi Yoshke. Regarding sa Proof of Travel, paano po sa HK and Macau, wala kasing stamp sa passport?Scan ko ba yung white small paper only or paste ko ang white small sa passpert and then scan? thanks in advance.

Hi Shai, I think okay lang either way.

HI there. Bryan here.. naka lodge na all my requierements.. Pero diko makita san ko i-upload Birth Certificate ko from PSA. can you help me please san banda sya makikita. Thanks in advance.

Yung sa akin, under Evidence of Family Composition

Thanks sa reply. Another question.. yung sa passport picture , naka scan na yung front face ko.. pati ba yung likod papa scan ko rin, indicating my printed name?. Salamat uli. :)

Hi bryan, yung ginawa ko, front lang ni-scan ko tapos ung file name, ginawa kong name ko. Di ko na ni-scan ung likod.

hi po do we have to fill up po family composition form?or ok lang po na d na mag fill up..may marriage certificate naman po..thank you

Fill out mo na rin para mas okay. Madali lang naman yun.

Hi Yoshke! Do yoh have an idea po if pde maging sponsor ng tourist visa ang father, Filipino citizen, residing in the Philippines? Or kailangan Australian citizen? And if visa is already granted, can you change your itinerary plans po? Like if you just state there na you’ll stay for one month, can you make it 2 or 3? If granted 3 months? Hope masagot po ito. Salamat po

Hi AJ, ang alam ko pwede namang magsponsor ang Filipino citizen residing in PH.

And yes, pwede namang mag change ng itinerary after maapprove. HOWEVER, baka maging problem mo ang Airport Immigration lalo na kung ganyan katagal. Having a visa doesn’t guarantee na papapasukin ka nila.

And if you’re planning to stay for at least a month, they’ll probably take a closer look at you kasi ang haba ng trip mo pero tourist ka.

This post might also help especially #2: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/08/visa-denied-reasons/

What if ang ilagay ko po sa planned dates ay 2 weeks? Can I still stay longer up to 3 months after visa is granted? Say I was granted 3 months stay?

Noted..Thanks a lot sa assistance Yoshke.. Cheers- bryan

Hi! Do they still give stamp upon entry/exit in Australia like Sydney or Brisbane? I just want to have a souvenir in my passport that i can actually see. Thanks!

See FAQ #9 above. :)

Hi Yoshke Dimen, great blog and really helpful for noobs like us.

Question: My trip is 2020 pa naman my questions is, I don’t have an ITR since I work as a freelance photographer but I have a Japan, SoKor Visas stamped at my passport will that help and won’t require me to submit ITR?

Will this rule apply to them as well, “Submission of ITR is waived for applicants who have traveled at least once to any OECD country within the last 5 years”. ?

Hi Brian, parang di nag-apply yung OECD rule ng Korea sa Australian visa. I think pwede pa ring maapprove kahit walang ITR pero need mo magprovide ng other proof na may income and employment ka, like letters from your clients and invoices.

Better yet, pwede ka pa magfile ng ITR since 2020 pa naman ung trip. Malaking tulong din kasi pag may ITR ka talaga di lang sa Australia pero sa ibang embassies din.

Hi, i’m now trying to accomplish our ImmiAccount. What details to fill on this section– Give details of any significant dates on which the applicant needs to be in Australia? is this our travel itinerary schedule na po>

Hi Mommyyam, what I did there was the most important date in your itinerary. For example, if you’re attending a wedding, enter the actual date of the wedding. If attending a conference, the date of the conference.

Hello po ulit! Ask ko lang po sana,

1. is it possible po na makakuha ng multiple entry even if you just requested a single entry? Ano po ba ibig sabihin ng question na Does the applicant intend to enter Australia on more than one occasion? Does it mean under that visa lang po, or in general? My Australian bf is confused po kasi. He wants me to visit there for a month, but still gusto nya ko bumalik doon after 3-4 months when I return here in the Ph. We’re just thinking po if its better to just put No, so it might give them proof na babalik talaga ako dito sa Pinas. But I’ll definitely go back po sa Oz.

2. yung question po about sa if the applicant know the date of each entry for each occassion, should I answer yes or no po?

3. Is it possible po to be granted more period of stay than what you requested? We’re trying to be safe po kasi. Ofc we want to be granted more period of stay but we’re worried that it may give them doubts.

4. may work po ako dito sa Pinas, but I’m just a service contractor. It’s impossible po kasi to provide an approved leave cuz we don’t have that. Ano po bang ma-i-susuggest nyo as strong reasons for coming back here in the Ph? Kasi di naman po ako makakapag provide ng leave form. I’m single po, walang anak and wala din po akong property.

Salamat po ng marami :)

1. Yep, it’s possible to get multiple entry kahit single ang inapplyan. Happened to my friends na ako yung nag-asikaso ng application nila online. They applied for single and first time nila pareho but they were given multiple.

2. Often, it’s not a good idea to apply for multiple or declare that you will be coming back again and again if your trip is sponsored by someone else or you’re visiting someone especially given that you said wala kang savings and you’ll be unemployed by then. Not sure if it applies to Australia, pero mahigpit dyan ang Japan and Korea. For me, sobrang leap of faith na yung mag-apply ng 1 month stay. Personally, to be safe, hindi ko gagawin yun. Too risky for me. But that’s just me. Not sure if nabasa mo na ‘to pero we discussed it in this post, #2: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/08/visa-denied-reasons/

3. Yep, possible. Nung first time ko, I applied for only 3 weeks, I was given 3 months. Second time, I applied for 1 week, I was given 3 months din yata.

I have a few more questions. Hindi na sya visa-related pero Immigration-related. Medyo personal yung questions pero I think important na ma-consider mo na ngayon pa lang kasi it might help you make decisions sa visa application mo.

a. Do you have proof of relationship with your Australian boyfriend? Do you have pictures together? Saan kayo nagmeet?

b. Have you traveled abroad before?

If your answer is NO sa kahit isa sa mga yan, very likely na mag-undergo ka ng secondary inspection sa Immigration. Having a visa doesn’t guarantee na makakaalis ka ng bansa.

Yey! Thank you so much po sa pagsagot. Uhm, sa no 1, okay po. Clear na po.

Sa no. 2 po, we just decided not to have multiple entry cuz according to you and others po, possible naman po pala makakuha ng multiple even single lang inapplyan. And my bf told me that we can always apply after this.

3. So is it okay po to just put 3 weeks but in actual, given the visa is granted it will be 3-4 weeks? I mean to be safe lang po, it is better po? I can extend naman po for 1 week if granted 3 months, right? Cuz they’re just asking for the planned dates. Tama po ba?

a. Yes po, I have proof po. He visited me last December lang po. He was here for 2 weeks. We have pictures together po. We met online po, then he decided to come here last Decemeber. Should I attach the pictures of us together po? If yes, where will I attach po?

b. Haven’t traveled before po :(

* I’ve read also that its okay to put self-funded then explain on the description box that the food and accommodation will be provided by her bf and she was granted naman po. So we’re going to do that too po. We’ll just submit his certificate of employment and lease contract.

Super than you po :)

3. Yep, possible yun. Pero discretion pa rin nila kung gaano kahaba ibibigay nila.

a. I was just asking para sa immigration.

Should I also attach our pics together? Where should I attach po? Para may strong proof ako. hehe.

Lastly, what type of leave po ang dapat ko isubmit? Is it in the form of letter or form? We have leave forms for permanent employees po kasi, I’m working as service contractor lang, so worry ko ay baka di ko pde gamitin yung form na yun. My boss agreed to sign my request for leave. NOt sure lang what type. Thank you :)

Hi AJ, naku di ko alam saan ipapasok yung pictures. Di ko kasi alam ang dashboard pag Sponsored Stream.

Yung sa leave, pwedeng letter, pwedeng form. Kung ano yung standard ng company. Basta malinaw lang dun ung details.

Hi. How much funds do I need to save for a week vacation in Melbourne? Thanks!

Dear Yoshke,

Thank you for this blog. So helpful.

I badly need your help. Sa requirements na pinapa-attach. Sa akin may nakalagay na “Evidence of Character?” Ano ang ipapasama kong requirement dyan? Please please reply.

Thank you!!!!

Hi Maricar, naku, di ko pa naencounter yan so di ko sure. Short term visit (Tourist) naman ina-apply-an mo?

May record ka ba ng criminal or civil offense? If wala, baka pwede ka magsubmit ng NBI and Police Clearance. Baka pwede ring reference letters din from people around you. Pero di ko sure ha. Di ko kasi na-experience na hingan ng Evidence of Character so di ko talaga alam.

Hello, I have my UAE cancelled visa, does it mean that there’s no chance for me to apply for Tourist Visa since proof of employment is needed? Appreciate your help.

Di po ako familiar sa implications ng cancelled UAE visa. :(

Was the visa you received an evisa? I learned that they non-longer give evisa for Philippine citizens.

Regarding financial documents, is bank account and life insurance would help?

Though we’re travelling as group (family) and will be given an invitation letter from our family member who lives in australian (australian citz).

Hi Carlo, are you referring to online visa Tourist Stream or as an e-Visitor? These are very different things. This post is about online visa Tourist stream, for which PH citizens are eligible. eVisitor is a completely different visa type and it doesn’t cover PH citizens.

Some members of our support group were still able to apply for a visa online last week.

Anyway, bank account and insurance would help.

Note that this post is for tourist stream. If your trip is sponsored by a family member in Australia, there is a separate stream for that.

Do we need to submit health certificate or have to undergo health assesment for less than 2 weeks vacation?

Hi Carlo, normally hindi. But there are certain cases na kailangan, I think. You’ll know when you start your application because the system will give you a list of requirements. if it’s not on the list, then no need.

Hi yoshke, Im charish iv been reading your blog and comments section here. Maybe you can help me with some of my questions since im quite confuse where to attach these documents or should i attach it. To let you know i had been granted with a tourist visa for 1 year with amultiple entry but had expired last jan 3 2019. I had been to melbourne twice last year already. on the other hand,that Visa was processed through an agency here in cebu. and Now me and my boyfriend decided to try it on our own via online since its quite expensive to go back to this agency.

Mine is a sponsored trip with my Bf but only for accommodation and food . i was the one who paid for my airfare, also I have my bank certificate,payslips ,coe (except for my ITR since the company wasnt able to issue a new one for 2018) and a signed approved leave.On my BF’s side he had attached his invitation letter as well as bank accts and Now my dilemma is where will i attach my PSA birth? also does my BF have to attach his passport?if so bwhere to attach? Also should i attached photos and chat messages still? if so is it in Family composition part?Also i already had a confirmed airline ticket where should i attached it? i know this is quite alot but i just really wanna know your opinion and suggestions to this. Hope you can reply to my message. Thanks alot!

Regards, Charish

Hi Charish,

I’m not that familiar with the requirements for sponsored trips as my experience is limited to non-sponsored visits, so I can’t be of much help here.

For example, I haven’t seen the dashboard for sponsored trips so I don’t know the sections available.

But I attached my birth certificate to the Evidence of family composition, and the roundtrip ticket to Evidence of Planned Tourism Activity.

Hi yoshke i really appreciate your reply. Anyhow, I will be submitting my application today To God Be the Glory!.. Pray for me hehehe

Good luck!!! :)

Just to give you an update of my application. I got my Visa grant today Feb 15 and I was able to submit my application last feb 12 lang.Thanks to your blog it was my guide all through out. xoxo

Yayyyyy! Congrats!!!! Enjoy Oz! :)

Hi! Just want to ask, where do you attach other documents such as cover page? Thanks!

Hi Rowee, I uploaded it under Evidence of Planned Tourism Activities > Others.

Hi Vins and Yoshke,

I am applying online for AU visa but hesitant about my husband’s passport number. I am not sure if it’s zero or letter O that followed the 1st letter. I tried reaching DFA for 3 hours now but no luck. Would you happen to know if there is some sort of format on the passport number if it’s 2 letters and then followed by numbers or whatnot? Sorry for the bother.

Hi Micah, according to Wikipedia, “Passports issued after 2005 (including machine-readable and biometric passports issued prior to August 15, 2016) have two letters followed by seven numbers. Passports issued after August 15, 2016 have a letter followed by seven numbers, which is then followed by another letter.”

Parang tama naman.

Hi thank you! :) yeah, that’s what I saw too. And yun nalang din sinunod namin. Wala macontact sa DFA eh hehe thanks ha! More power to your site. Regards kay Vins (we’ve worked on a project before)

hello nag apply ako online and granted ang visitors visa hindi ko na ba kaylangan mag biometric

Yay! Congrats!

Ako and my friends last year, di naman kami nagbiometrics din. Wala namang requirement sa amin.

Hey Yoshke!

I am required to submit Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient. I dont know what is that for and why am I being required to submit. Thank you!

Hi Migs, sorrryyyy, no idea. :( First time to hear about this.

Hi, Yoshke. Sa small paper na binigay sa HK and Macau, front lang ba i-scan or pati sa back portion? Thanks!

Hi Belle, I haven’t tried submitting yung paper ng HK/Macau for Australian visa. :(

Hi! I have been invited by my employer to visit our office in AUs and I will be going with my husband both our plane tickets will be shouldered by the company. should I still apply for the tourist stream?

Hi Doris, I think Business Stream na yung sa’yo.

same case, shoulder ng company ung travel tickets and accommodation ko, ok lang ba un nasa sabihin sa application?

Yes po, you can declare that naman po.

Hello Yoshke!

I will be visiting Australia in June, I just got my regularization contract at work this week and I am planning to apply for a Visa this March. Will this be a problem? Also, I really don’t have that much in my bank account but I have an investment portfolio, so am curious if they will consider this and if it’s okay to submit as part of proof of financial capacity? And ok din ba to submit ORCR? lol. I just don’t want to get rejected so I’ll submit anything just to be granted. Thank you in advance for your response! :)

I think okay lang ang investment portfolio, pero safer kung may sufficient funds ang bank account talaga.

Sa ibang embassies tinatanggap ang ORCR pero never ko pa natry sa Australia.

Hi Yoshke, Approved nako visa! 1 year multiple entries nagrant sakin! I applied last March 16 lang then approved today march23. :))))

hi steph, what time of the day sila nag email for you visa grant? btw congrats

Yayyyy! Congrats! :)

Yay! Thanks for answering! I’ll try my luck! Just waiting for my COE para makaapply nako hehe. Balitaan kita maapprove or not! pero sana maapprove sayang ung fee! haha Thanks again! :)

hi sir,.ask ko lng if ok lng ba bank certificate nlng ang upload instead of bank statement. or better both? and if 10days lng ang nilagay mo intead stay possible ba dn po ba ma approve ng 3 months visa? thanks alot in advance.

If okay naman ung funds and transaction record, mas okay po na pareho yung iupload.

Yep, possible na 3 months pa rin kahit na ilang days lang yung inapply. :)

I am planning to apply for a tourist visa. I’ve been to EU and US and other parts of Asia. I have also my sister living in Melbourne but she ‘s not the one I’m gonna visit but friends in Sydney whom I met in US. Do I need to submit PSA birth cert? And what are the documents my friends should send me as supporting documents. TIA.

Will your friends sponsor your trip or you’ll shoulder the expenses yourself?

Here are the usual documents needed: – Letter of invitation. Best if you have photos with that friend and relative showing that you really know each other. – Identification Documents of Sponsor. If you declare that your trip will be paid for by someone other than yourself. – Evidence that your sponsor in Australia can financially support your trip. If you declare that your trip will be paid for by someone other than yourself.

The full list will be displayed when you start your application.

I have an ITR from my previous company can I submit it still? My new work hasn’t issued an ITR yet.

Hi Bliss, yep! You can use the ITR from your previous company. :) You can also write an explanation letter para mas maintindihan nila.

May I know if biometrics is still needed?

We applied online and visa was granted

Hi Jacqueline, not usually.

Only if you’re asked for it, but normally, it’s not a requirement.

I have a minor son who is an Australian Citizen. Can i accompany him in going to Australia to visit his grandmother using tourist visa for me? Thank you very much.

If your trip is not sponsored by anyone, you can apply for a Tourist Visa for yourself. :)

please help me po Yoshke sa part na EVIDENCE OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES..wala pa kasi akong ticket kahit sample lang po…[email protected]

Pwede ka pong kumuha ng Flight Reservation (reservation only, not actual booking).

Sa itinerary naman, maraming samples online, google nyo na lang po. Depende kasi yan sa destination mo sa Australia.

sample lang po ng EVIDENCE PLANNED ACTIVITIES please…send me [email protected]

Saan ka ba sa Australia pupunta?

Sa Sydney po…

I can’t be of help. We haven’t explored Sydney yet.

If no history travelled outside the country, wala ba ilalagay? Or i can make letter na hindi pa nka travel kahit saan?

Hi I’m also applying for a australian visa for the second time na pero the first time I apply is sa embassy talaga and that was approved. Ngaun sa online my required documents which say form 956A appointment or withdrawal of authorized recipient any idea about it??and sa photograph you said white background sa immiaccnt black na nakalay..

Hi Sally, naku, di ko alam yang Form 956A. :( Never sya lumabas sa akin even pag ako yung nag-apply for my friends.

Re picture, sundan nyo na lang kung ano nakasulat sa Immi Account.

Thank you for the advice! Additional request :) If you can, can you share the sample cover letter and itinerary you submitted for your visa? Would be much appreciated and really BIG help. Here’s my email address : [email protected]

Thank you so much :)

hi im travelling with my husband..is it necessary po talaga to fill up po family composition form or ok lang po if wala po yon..thanks a lot

I am a Filipino working in Saudi Arabia and I am applying for Visitor Visa – Tourist Stream to Australia. My eldest sister and her family are all Australian citizens already. She invited us (all her siblings) for a reunion in Australia. She send invitation letter us with proof of her address including copy of her passport. She will take care of our accommodations and itineraries while we are in Australia. I already have my employment certificate, payslips, bank statement (3 months), visas from countries I visited already, etc. From he information I gathered and read, I have to visit their VFS Global office. I have to make online appointment first before visiting them to submit my application form and all supporting documents plus I have to do biometrics. I have to make my payment as well at the time of submission of my application. My questions are 1. Do I have to fill up the form “My Health Declaration” first before visiting them, or 2. They will advise me to do health examinations prior to submission of my application form?

My other siblings in Manila all submitted their application online without health examinations being required of them.

Please advise.

Hi Emmanuel, I wish I have the answers for you, but I haven’t tried applying for an Aussie visa to visit a relative or partly sponsored, so I am not familiar with the process/requirements for that.

Hi…thank you for the very useful tips. i do have a question though. how far of our travels should we submit? i mean like in getting a korean visa they are specific is asking for past travels for the last 5 years only. i have been to australia maybe 15 years ago…will i have to go that far in submitting past travels? thank you for your reply

They don’t say, so in my case, I just submitted everything. Scans of all my stamps and visas from my very first trip.

However, a couple of commenters said that there is no longer a travel history field in the Upload Requirements page. I’m not sure though coz I haven’t tried applying again this year.

I plan to go to Australia this November and I’ll be traveling solo as well as first time in Australia but I have gone to several Asian Countries beforehand and already got Japan, Taiwan and South Korea visas too (Expired na nga lang sila tho). I’ve been checking out the application and I have some questions medyo nalilito lang ako for the following

1. Has the applicant held or does the applicant currently hold a visa to Australia or any other country? – Will I answer Yes to this and explain that I held visas from Japan/Taiwan/South Korea tho they are all expired now or just answer No?

2. About the question if I’ll be visiting some relatives/friends in Australia, I would visit my friends from work there but I won’t be asking any invitation letters from them. Do I still need to add their names in the application form as well?

Really appreciate all the help I could get, even tho it’s too early I wanted to get the application started so I wouldn’t cram.

Thank you very much! :)

1. I answered yes because I had held visas before even if they were expired.

2. I think you can, but if I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t do that. It’ll just make the application more complicated. But that’s just me. :)

I applied last March 7, 2019, I got a reply, today, March 15, Friday, noon time. They asked to send the colored bio-data page of my passport. I re-attached it right away as soon as I got the feedback. Do you have an idea of the turn around time?

Do you have any updates on this? Have you got your visa as of today? I applied mine last March 14, 2019 and has no updates yet. :(Thanks

Hi Quiko, wala po ako idea pag ganyan na may pina-resend. :(

HI Yoshke! First, thank you for the detailed guide. Second, quick question: the application form asks for an upload of a passport pic and the applicant’s name at the back. ******** Provide a recent passport photograph (45mm x 35mm). This should be of the head and shoulders only, and should show the person facing the camera, against a plain background and must be less than six months old. Print the name of the person on the back of the photograph. ********

Since i’ll be just submitting a softcopy of said passport pic, does that mean i just need to scan the back of the picture?

What I did, I went to the studio, asked for a passport-size photo to be taken, then got the soft copy of the photo. That’s what I uploaded. Then, I changed the file name of the image to my name. I didn’t scan the back of the pic.

Not sure if that’s the right thing to do, but that’s what I did for myself in my 2 applications and it got approved each time.

Hello. I just submitted and paid my tourist visa Application tonight, however, I forgot to submit my birth certificate.. :,( should I notify them or should I wait for their email? Please heeeeelp :( thanks!

You can just add it to your application in the attachments section.

Hi Chris, unfortunately, I have no idea. :(

Hi, I’m running a bit late getting all our documents ready for our application for visitor visas to travel to Australia from Fiji to attend my daughter’s graduation on 18 April 2019 at the University of Melbourne.CanI still lodge for our visitor visas on 25 March 2019 from Suva, Fiji? We intend to travel to Australia on 16 April 2019 and return to Fiji on 19 April 2019

Hi! Unfortunately, I have no idea about the process when lodged abroad.

Hi i just want to ask there is one page they would ask if i have a family living in australia. Nilagay ko yes pero hindi sila magsponsor sa akin. Kailangan ko pa ba hingin sa kanila yung financial capacity nila/ necessary funds to support?

they’ll just ask for the relative’s details, contact, address, status, etc. i didnt provide my sister’s financial capcity since she is not going to sponsor me and i got approved.

Hi Aimee, di ako familiar sa requirements pag may kakilala. Pero madidisplay naman ung lahat ng requirements pagdating sa Upload Page. If wala dun, ibig sabihin di na kailangan.

Hey Man I have a question Well i’m 24 and we have a family Agro business, speaking of the bank account statement i have over AUD 200,000/- transaction of money but we keep our balance ‘0’. What if i suddenly transfer a big amount of money in our business account and show it? Does it gonna affect anything? Thank you

Hi AlphaRyan,

Hmmm, I don’t know for sure. I think it can affect it, but I also think that it’s pretty normal for business accounts to receive big amounts at once.

Just want to be sure. I got my visa last February, and on my visa last date to arrive is Aug 2019. It means that I can go to Australia anytime before Aug, right? And al I need to bring is this evisa and my passport?

Hi Gallia, yes, you can go to Australia anytime before August.

Aside from passport and visa, it’s always best to have return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation just in case the Immigration officers ask for those or have doubts.

Hi Yoshke, Question :) 1. on the Form 54 Family Composition should i print fill up the form, print then scan with my signature? 2. on the names should i include the middle name? ex. Surname: SOBERANO, Given name: LIZA SANTOS

1. Yung ginawa ko, I affixed an electronic signature. You can use Acrobat Reader to digitally sign the form.

2. First name & last name lang nilagay ko. Di ko na sinama middle name.

Natawa ako sa Liza Soberano though. Haha

Hi again Yoshke, Idol ko kasi si Liza haha Gosh i need to figure out how to use that Acrobat Reader something that you mention coz im not techy. Question again: 1.can you give me and idea sa format ng Daily Schedule and Cover Letter? can u share yours? or kahit format lang. please… =) 2. yung addressee for the Bank Certificate, COE and Daily Sched is this correct? Australian Embassy Manila Level 23 tower, RCBC Plaza Tower 2, 6819 Ayala Ave, Makati, 1200 Metro Manila Philippines

Hi Rach! You’re lucky kaka-apply ko lang ulit so di ko pa na-delete. :D

1. Itinerary: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sample-Travel-Itinerary-for-Australian-Visa.pdf Cover Letter: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Australian-Visa-Cover-Letter.pdf

hello Yoshke, Thank you for this =)

question again. 1. Sa Daily Sched my Accomodation ka nilagay need ba ng actual booking ng hote or apartment? 2. sa Bank statement ilang months ang kinuha mo? 3. yung passport size photo wala ako soft copy ok lang ba un scan ko lang din ung photo? 4. aside sa i scan na Visas and stamps sa passport, should i need to provide Travel History pa separately?

sorry dami ko questions natawa ko sa Ricardo Dalisay at si Ivy Aguas binuhay mo haha

1. Yep, may accommodation ako na nilagay sa itinerary. I didn’t have an actual booking though. If you want to submit, book ka ng hotel na may free cancellation policy. :)

2. 6 months yung sinubmit ko.

3. Not sure. Parati kasing soft copy yung sinusubmit ko. haha. Na-try ko na rin na nagpicture ako sa phone nung 2nd application ko. Iba yung quality kaysa pag sa studio kasi di controlled yung lighting, pero naapprove pa rin. Pero ang masusuggest ko talaga is punta ka ng studio tapos hingin yung soft copy.

4. Kahit yung scans ng stamps and visas na lang, okay lang yun. :)

Hi. I got approved for a 3-month visa (600) and stayed in Perth from Dec 29 – Mar 24 so I just got back in the country.

I wanna come back in Perth around July or August. I am planning to apply for my second visa and I’m thinking of requesting for a multiple-entry this time. I’ll declare my sister’s wedding anniversary and a musical I wanna see (which are months apart) as an excuse to justify my application.

How risky is it to apply for a visa, let alone a multiple entry one, just a little over a month after the previous visa expired? Do you think it’s best if I apply, let’s say in June (I can wait but I am just really excited to apply again) and just apply for single entry again?

I’d appreciate your response.

Hi! Unfortunately, I have no idea. :(

Thanks so much Yoshke,

Question again =D sa Family Composition super dami kasi ng Siblings ng Mother ko 10 sila and 6 kami na anak nia hindi kasya sa Form what should i do?

(sorry dami kong tanong =D nag start na kasi ako sa application)

Hi Rach Dadole, pwedeng malaman kung anong ginawa mo sa Family Composition / Form 54 mo? Parehas kasi tayo ng case, maraming siblings ang mother, hindi kasya lahat sa form 54. Thanks a lot!

Nilagay ko na lang sa Form 54 ng mother ko kung ilan ang kasyang “Brother/sister” (3) at “Son/daughter” (3) nya. Tapos yung file name nilagyan ko ng “(incomplete, not enough boxes)” sa dulo.

Gumawa ako ng Excel file na may file name na “Complete Family Composition – xxxMother’s Namexxx”, included yung columns na nasa Form 54: Family composition, Family name, Given names, Date of birth (DAY MONTH YEAR), Relationship status & Home address. Hindi ko na sinama yung column na “Previous visits to Australia” since wala pa namang nakapunta sa Australia. Saved the file as PDF.

Uploaded both PDF files sa ImmiAccount. Nakakuha naman ng visa ang mother ko. Thanks sa site na to :)

Thanks for sharing, Van! And congrats!

ah di ko alam

Hi yoshke, Question po :) Sa Non accompanying member of the Family unit? My mother is the main applicant (60y/o) all children is adult and one child (42 y/o) is not joining the trip. Kelangan ba ilagay name nung anak na hindi sasama? Or NO na kasi 42y/o na.

Ito ung sa application form, right?

No na. Kasi di naman sya dependent na. :)

I have a question, with regards to the question about “Does the applicant intend to enter Australia on more than one occasion?” I wanna answer YES since I’m also planning to come back after my first trip probably by next year but I still dont have any fixed date for the next trip but there are events I wanna attend by next year once I travel back to Aus. Any recommendation to what to answer to the Give Reason part? or Do you advise just answering No?

Thank you for your help!

Hi Aly, will it be your first time in Australia?

My advice is to just answer No since you have no plans yet and it’s too far from now. I think this part generally refers to entering Australia within a short period. For example, if your route is Manila-Sydney-New Zealand-Melbourne-Manila.

The good news is, you can still be granted a multiple entry visa even if you apply for single and even if it’s your first time, if they feel like you qualify.

I hope you are doing great…

I am planning to visit OZ for a tourism trip this July 2019. I just have few questions, i hope to hear from you soon.

1.) I will be traveling alone to OZ from Manila kasi yung friend ko will depart from SG coz she’s working there. She will travel with her workmates kasi. Dun na lang kami magkikita. There is a possibility na makikitira lang kami sa friend nung workmate nya. Do i need an invitation letter for the possible accommodation or a hotel booking (can be canceled) would suffice na?

2.) Another concern is my payslip because my entire salary is not declared though i hold a managerial position. It’s so much less than the usual. Would that be an issue? Or do i still have to submit it? Btw, my bank account have enough funds for my intended 1-week tour. I have an ITR, COE and other relevant employment dox for i have been working in the company for 8 long years.

Thanks a lot.

God Bless Po…

1. If you’ll be self-funding the trip and your employment/financial documents are all good, if I were in your shoes, I would just book a hotel (that can be cancelled) because mentioning the friend of the workmate of your friend would just complicate things and di rin ganun ka-strong yung relationship kasi di yata kayo magkakilala.

2. Oks lang naman na walang payslip basta may iba kang docs. Pero does it mean na yung ITR mo ay mababa rin yung naka-indicate?

Thanks for the response Sir. Noted on your reply number 1.

With regards naman po sa ITR ko, okay naman po yung naka indicate na amount. Di nman po mababa. Nasa 200K above annually.

I have follow-up questions pa po sana:

1.) Do i have to create a cover letter pa at itinerary? Kailangan super detailed po ba ang itinerary if ever gagawa ako? Well-traveled naman po ako since 2016 and i have been to a visa country once and 3 non-visa countries in a span of 3 years.

2.) Yung COE at approved leave form ko po ba kailangan pa ipa notarize or kahit hindi na po?

3.) As of now do you have an idea if may required documents po ba na kailangan talaga ipa notarize?

Thanks a lot for reading and replying on my queries. Super appreciated.

1. Yung itinerary, pag for tourism, kelangan talaga. Yung cover letter, di naman required pero for me, mas okay pag meron. May inupload akong sample itinerary. Gayahin mo na lang ung format. Nasa link sa taas.

2. Di naman needed. Basta andun ung contact number and email nung contact person (HR and/or immediate superior)

3. Kakaapply ko lang ulit 2 weeks ago. Wala namang kelangan ipa-notarize sa recent experience ko.

I have another question po if you dont mind. Yung mga stamps po ba sa passport pages ng previous travels kailangan pang lagyan ng note kung aling country yun, or kahit no need na po? Scan ko lang sya per two pages keri na po ba yun? Thank you

Hi Smize, yung saken di ko na nilagyan ng note.

Hi! planning to apply for Australian tourist visa. I’ve been to Singapore and Japan last year. The problem is I am not currently employed. I am a backyard breeder of fighting cocks but don’t have any documents. What to do? Thanks.

Hi Lance, naku di ko po alam.

Ako personally, di ko nirerecommend na mag-apply pag unemployed kasi risky talaga na ma-deny. Mahirap na kasi magka-record.

Hello! Me and my family will be in Australia in August and will be staying in my Brothers house in Brisbane. Do we need to upload his Identification as well? Do we still need a letter of invitation from him?

Hi Adrian, I’m not that familiar with the requirements for those who are invited/staying with someone in Australia. But I think you’ll need an invitation letter.

Hi Yoshke! You have a very helpful blog! Question, if I use my husband’s bank account as financial proof is that going to be okay? Is he going to be my sponsor, ganun ba?

Hi sir Yoshke

Ask ko lang po kung i allowed po ba ung bank statement ko na 1 month palang po siya. Thanks

Hi Russ, naku, mahirap yan. Tinitingnan din kasi nila kung gaano katagal ung bank account.

Hi Prech, di ko po pa kasi naranasan na sponsored so di ko po sure.

Hello, Sir.

Thanks for the comprehensive blog. I am currently done filling out the online form (19/19). Where and when lalabas ung document upload? Pa-advise din po ako if ok lang sainyo. I’m planning to travel on May 23 and this April 29 ko pa siguro masisend ung visa application kaya natatakot akong di umabot. Pwede ko kaya isend na ngayon at mag edit na lang ng uploads pagkatapos?

After ng Page 19, may Review page, tapos after that lalabas yung Upload Page.

thank you, Sir. i will be sending my application later.

Question po, kasi for the visa purpose I booked an accommodation for my Melb stay but will cancel it once naapprove na ung visa since I’m staying sa house ng officemate ko. Di na po kasi ako nag ask for invitation and self funded naman ung travel. Question is, minsan po diba once you arrived sa mga airport – the immigration will ask you where will you stay for the time you are there – What will you advise for the answer – the accomodation from the visa Itinerary (tho once I will be getting there is cancelled na ung reservation) or kung ano po yung address ng officemate ko?

Hi Lyz, tell the truth para if they dig deeper, madaling sagutin.

Thank you very much your guide info helps me a lot. Granted na ang aming visa for a vacation and family visit sa Australia. God bless you always.

Congrats, Grace! You must be very excited! Enjoy Oz!

Thank you for this blog, such a big help. My family will go to Australia and I just created an account. I already finished filling out the first 19 pages and already in the attach docs page. But I have not seen a page that will create a multiple application for the entire family members. There was just a page that asks for names and birthdays. Will this page appear after all the docs have been attached?

It’s on PAGE 2 of the Application Form. You will be asked if you’re applying as a group. Answer YES. And then it will ask for details of the group. Create a group and choose FAMILY.

Then for the other members of the family, start new application for each member and make sure you choose the group you created.

I am currently on the “Attach Documents” page and on the “Required” part, it would ask for Evidence of Character. I am unsure of what to attach at this point. Is it requiring me an NBI clearance, police clearance or a good conduct letter from my employer?

I hope you can provide an answer on this. Thank you!

Hi Kath, I haven’t encountered “Evidence of Character” in any of my applications. But usually there is a question mark icon beside an item that when you click shows the types of documents you can submit. Do you see something like that in the Uploads dashboard?

May I ask how to attached the passport photos?

Hi Marcelo,

What I do every time is I upload a soft copy of my pic and rename the file to my full name. Then upload it sa Documents section.

My name is juvy, OFW dito sa Qatar. kasama ko ang asawa at anak ko. Ininvite ako ng kapatid ko na bakasyon sa australia ng 1 week and mag lolodge na po ako ng tourist visa within this week. kapatid ko po mag sponsor sa akin lahat. nag attached din po ako ng payslip ko. by the way, pr na po sya dun and nakaattached na ang documents ng kapatid ko.. ok lang ba na mag attached ng salary certificate ng asawa ko saka ng car leasing nya kahit hindi naman sya ang sponsor ko?

Hi Juvy, di po ako familiar sa application na invited po kasi outside my experience po.

by the way, ako lang po mag isa mag tratravel.

Would like to ask if I can use someone’s credit card to pay for our visa? Thank you

I think that’s okay. My friends used my credit card when they applied. They didn’t have any problem.

Thank you so much for the information you shared about applying for Australian Tourist Visa.

I would like to ask if I create a group application will it affect if we decided that I will be the first to go to Australia? My sister, the one who recides in Aus wants me to go first this June and my parents would like to go around Decemeber 2019.

Hi Angel, so you’re not traveling together? I’m not sure if group application applies if the members of the group are traveling months apart. I think not but I’m not sure.

Hi, thank you for this guide. Na-approve you visa ko in 12 days :)

Wow! Congrats, Jovelyn! Enjoy Oz!

To whom should I address the documents to be submitted online? Salamat po!

Not sure if that’s right, but that’s what I submitted. :)

Hi Yoshke, ask lang regarding my case. May invitation ako to attend conference sa Melbourne pero included sa invitation ung husband and daughter ko. If mag aapply ako ng Visa Business Visitor Stream ba ako at Tourist steam sila? Pwede bang i lodge na Group application un khit magkaiba kami ng stream? Also separate cover letter ba and proof of income ang kailangan nmin 3 o isa lang from primary applicant? Please help.

Hi Joan, naku, di ko po alam. :(

Ok lang po. Follow up question nalang.

What if it’s your first time to travel, what will you put on the evidence of previous travel? It’s one of the requirements right?

Evidence of previous travel doesn’t apply to everyone. For example, when I applied for myself and my mom, my mom was required to submit that but I wasn’t. I don’t know kung anong cases nag-aapply yun. Pero if ever lumabas sya tapos first time mo, di ko alam kung anong pwedeng isubmit. :(

Hi, I just went back to this post to give a quick update that we got our visa approved within 10 working days. Thank you for all your tips and for patiently answering our questions kahit gaano kadami. Your blog is a big help to us first times. God bless you more!

Yay! Congratulations, Joan! Where in Australia are you going?

Hi Yoshke, ano sinubmit mo sa mom mo since required sya pero first time nya?

First time nya sa Australia, pero di nya first time to travel abroad. So I uploaded a copy of passport stamps and previous visa from another country.

Hi there! I would like to ask, on the form 54 do i need to submit a psa copy of birth certificate of my father and son and death certificate of my mother even Im travelling alone?

No, you don’t need to submit THEIR birth certificates. You can submit YOUR OWN if you want.

Hello. Do you need to submit both the chinese and english Form 54 since both are downloaded as a single file and the chinese form automatically mirrors whatever you write on the english form? OR do you only send the english Form 54? Thanks

I submitted both since one file lang sila. I signed both too.

Hi I just wanna ask kasi about dun sa relationship status ko, i am still minor and single what to choose in the options kasi wala ni isa yung pagpipilian ko dun

There is a NOT MARRIED option when I applied. But I don’t remember if there is a more suitable option for minors.

Hi! It looks like Form 54 is no longer required, based on the checklist I found on the Australian Embassy Website here in the PH

Anyone know if this is still required?

Hi Christine,

I just applied last month. Form 54 appears on the list and is labeled “RECOMMENDED”. So technically, it is not a requirement in my case. However, Form 54 is a simple document that can be easily accomplished. Why not just fill it out and submit?

Hi! Yoshke Dimen,

I would like to know if Health Exam is required?

Depends on your profile, I think. But *normally*, if applying for a short visit, it is not required.

Thanks for clarifying!

No prob! Good luck with your application. :)

Hello again. Thanks for the reply on my previous question(s). I am wondering if this question: “Does this applicant have any other passports or documents for travel?” pertain to my expired passport. Because when I click “yes” this statement then appears: “Give details of any other non United Nations passports or documents for travel that might have been previously used to travel to Australia.” and the let me add the details of that travel document or passport. Now, I am confused since I have not travel to Australia before and does this mean that I don’t need to add my expired passport details which I used to travel to Hong Kong and Singapore? Do they only need the expired passport used to travel to Australia?

Hi JC, no it doesn’t refer to your expired passport. I think “Other passports” in this context means passports from other countries or passports other than your Philippine Passport. I answered NO.

Thanks again for the answer. A few more questions if you don’t mind.

1. Since my wife traveled to Australia multiple times before (her last trip was 10 years ago though), when I was about to attach her scanned documents, I noticed that there was no option to attach “Evidence of previous travel” (unlike mine which am a first time traveler to Australia). Why is that? Is it because she had a previous travel history to Australia?

2. I was the one who created an Immi account for the both of us. However, upon creating her application, a verification was sent to her email. But when she clicked the link to verify, she was directed to the login or create an Immi account. She then used my log-in and verified her email. Was it the right way? I am concerned maybe she won’t be able to receive the notification if we did it wrongly. Any other way to check the status of the visa if that’s the case? Can I see the status on my Immi account for both our applications if ever?

Thanks again for the time and effort for answering my concerns.

1. That could be the reason. Same thing happened to me and my mom in my recent application. I had been to Australia a couple of times before and I could no longer see the “Evidence of Previous Travel.” But my mom had that section perhaps because it was her first time. I still submitted copies of my stamps/visas though and uploaded it under “Evidence of Financial Status > Other”.

2. Hmmm. This, I don’t know. But you can check your IMMI dashboard because it gets updated automatically. Since you used your IMMI account to submit her application, you can see updates related to her application on your own Immi dashboard.

Just wanna get your advice, I’m planning to go to Australia this November. What month or time would you recommend for me to send my application for visa? I’m currently halfway through the requirements. I’ll just get the updated financial documents and employment pag mag sesend na.

Not earlier than 6 months before your trip. See FAQ #3 in the post.

Your blog is a big help but I have questions po. We’re planning to apply for tourist visa this June. I am with my boyfriend po .This is our first trip together. My Aunt is inviting us for my Uncle’s birthday party this coming July po. In the FAQ’s above, about that page 9, should I declare yes (de facto, but we’re not yet engaged) or no (I am single). Follow up question po need po ba namin maglodge ng Immi separate? And how can we send or upload po our documents?Magkasama po ba lahat ng documents namin? And lastly po both of us po ba is makakareceived ng notice if we are grant or denied po. I hope you could answer my questions po.

Thank you so much and Godbless 

1. A de facto relationship is defined as a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. Declaring single is much simpler and less complicated, though.

2. Applications have to be done individually. You can declare you’re part of a group though. See FAQ #7 in the post.

3. Yep. Since you will be applying individually, makakareceive kayo ng notification sa email that you entered and the Immi dashboard.

Hello po,sa question number 9 po wala po nka indicate na single,ano po yung pede namin i check ni boyfriend po,?And kaht po ba invited kami nila Auntie they will provide us the invitation letter and other documents.ano po ang gagawin ni boyfriend ko sa application niya? same lang din po ang issend namin na docs? and this side is for my boyfriend po sa question number 27 Do you have any relatives in Australia? lalagay din po ba niya ung names ng Aunt ko? same with question 41. Thank you po :)

Hi I will like to ask regarding the passport, is it necessary to scan all pages of the passport or only the first page with the picture on it? I asked my friend who applied for a visa before she told me to scan all pages. I will appreciate for a reply. Thank you

I have another question. Does the bank certificate must contain the date opened and adb over the last 6 months? I already have my copy but it only indicates the available balance. Would there be an issue for that? My account btw is 5-year old.

Thanks a lot :)

Hi Smize, bank certificate lang ba ang isusubmit mo or magsusubmit ka rin ng bang statement? If may bank statement ka, okay lang na wala na yung certificate kasi makikita naman yung details na yun sa statement.

I have both. But upon checking the bank statement it does not contain the opening date and adb. However, i am submitting a 6-month transaction bank soa. Would that be fine sir? I am about to ask for a new one if it’s really needed.

Another question po. Is it okay if the hotel name I indicate in the itinerary is not actually booked?

Hi Smize, I just checked the last bank statement I submitted and wala rin nga palang ADB dun. BDO ba ung sayo?

Yes po Sir, BDO rin po.

Pareho po yung Bank SOA at Bank Cert walang ADB and Opening Date. Do i have to ask for a new one?

Hi Smize, I think okay lang kasi may transaction record naman. That’s just me though.

I am now lodging for an application. It asks if i have Other Identity Documents, when i clicked yes may ADD button then there’s another window. Meron syang option na type of document na birth certificate but it needs the identification number, san ko po ba makikita yung identification number sa birth certificate. Would you know sir?

Thanks a lot po

I used the registry number instead.

HELLO! I wonder for ‘THE OTHER IDENTITY DOCUMENTS’ tab its where you input documents such as birth cert, marriage cert, drivers license, etc. – what does identification number means for each document? where can I find it in those mentioned certificates? and does PRC ID included in these? hope you could help me out! thanks so much and God bless!

Hi Emilie, usually may number naman po yung ID. Example, UMID and Driver’s License, meron un. Ung birth cert and marriage cert ung di ko alam kung ano. Pero sa birth cert, ung registry number na lang nilagay ko.

THANKS FOR THE INFO!

Another question -Has the applicant held or does the applicant currently hold a visa to Australia or any other country?—does it also include visa free countries? thanks!

A bit confused with your question. How can you hold a visa for a visa-free country? I think it only refers to visas you have or had, not the countries you visited.

Are you going to declare the visa’s already expired?

Hello approved ang visa namin good for 1 year multiple.entry.! And want to say thank you for your help!

– took 10 working days for it to process ( I think sinadya ng consul kse bday ng mom ko nung lumabas ung visa, and one reason going to aussie is to celebrate her bday)

-Papers are not notarized -Some bank statement scanned copy lng ng passbook – we Included invitation letter from my sister including evidence of her student visa and enrollment form plus photocard i.d. – I also included family photos for reference

Pero I wonder my daughter who is 2 years old was only given 6 months single entry visa. any reason behind this?

Yay, congrats!!! Happy that this post was able to help!

Regarding the 6 month single visa for your daughter, I have no idea. It happened to me too. I once applied with my friends, and in our group, I was the only one who had been to Australia before and had the most stable job, finances, and travel history. All my friends were given multiple entry visas while I was given 6-month single entry only. I still don’t know why, haha.

Thanks for the help. Got our visa after 9 days!

We’re a family of three and all of us work for our family business. I got nervous pa cos 1 minute lang difference nung grant email sa parents ko but mine arrived mga after 5 minutes pa LOL!

Hi Francis,

I just wanna ask kung ano ung mga pinasa nyong documents? I’m in the same situation as you. I work for our family business pero walang ITR, payroll account etc.

I was wondering kung anong ilalagay ko sa Employment Section sa form. I’m thinking of applying as an “Employee” then perhaps I could ask for my parents to provide me COE and leave of absence. I am not sure if that’s allowed, though. Perhaps you could share your experience with me.

Yayyy! Congrats!!! I can relate kasi nauna rin ako na maapprove, morning. Tapos yung nanay ko, gabi pa. haha

I am indian passport holder working in Singapore.

I am applying tourist visa for me, my wife and kid.

Please advise on below queries. 1- do i need to sign up for biometric? 2-is hotel and flight ticket booking required?

3- post submission of all soft copies, do i need to submit hard copies as well?

4- phot requirement- do i need only soft copy or hardcopy as well?

5- What if visa approved, do i need to carry hard copies of all the documents i am uploaded online.

Regards, Parag

Hi Parag, unfortunately, I have no idea about the rules/process for non-Filipino travelers as my knowledge is only based on personal experience.

Hi. this is very very informative and helpful. Thank you very much.

I just have some questions. In the form where the question is about previous travel to Australia. – i clicked on yes (travel was 1986) If the question ” Has this applicant previously applied for a visa to Australia? – i don’t know what to answer – i went there in 1986 with a choir to attend a festival and sing for Filipino community. The school/organization handled everything and I am assuming that the group arranged for visa application as we wouldn’t have been able to go without one). Do i just click on Yes even if i was not the one who actually applied for the visa?

Hi Jenny, di ko alam yung details ng circumstances nung application mo last time, but I think YES pa rin kasi nakapangalan naman yata sayo ung visa.

HELLO! if you get approved when does day 1 of the approved visa usually starts? thanks

Hi Emelie, on the day the visa is released.

Hello, may limitations po on who qualifies as “witness” sa form 54? Thank you :)

Hi ! May I ask kung san ko pwede fill up ang form 956A ? Sabi sa update details ng immiaccount but I don’t seem to find it . Also first page lang ba ng itr form ang dapat I – upload ? Or yung lhat ng pages ng itr ? Thanks for the reply

Hi Sheng, you can find Form 956A here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf

Usually 1 page lang ung inuupload ko.

Hi, lahat po ng documents na inattached ko hindi ko po na scanned. All was taken from my phone and attached it. Ok lng po kaya yon? Thank you po in advance

If in case the visa application is rejected, pwede pa po bang mag appeal? Do i have an idea where to send the letter if ever?

Hi Smize, di ko alam kung pwede mag-appeal and kung ano process. :(

ASk ko lang po ano ba ang ilalagay ko po na answer dito? Ano po yung nilagay nyo sa application nyo po? Nakaktakot po kase magkamali.

*Does the applicant know the dates of entry for each occasion after first entry to Australia? yes or No? Reason

Then kung group po kami family po of 7, pwedeng ako na lang po magfile using my immi account para sa lahat? click ko lang po new application?

Hi Anne, multiple entry ba ang inaapplyan mo?

My son has been admitted in University of Canberra and my wife and I plan to accompany him to attend the orientation and then tour Australia. For this, I understand that my wife and I will need Visitor Visa. Please advise if I need to mention this in my Visa application. Thanks

Hi, yes, you can. I think it’ll be helpful to mention that as your purpose of travel.

Yes sana but hindi ko pa alam yung next date ng entry after our first entry. If mag yes ako I need to put the reason and date of next entry. Can I just put na lang any date by next year then put sa reason holiday vacation or just clik ‘No” na lang.

If di mo naman talaga alam kung kailan ang next trip mo, I think just be truthful and say no.

By the way, if it’s your first time to apply for an Australian visa, I think it’s safer to apply for a single entry visa especially if you can’t justify needing multiple entries. Unless of course you really need to enter Australia multiple times in one trip.

Pero it’s totally up to you.

Hi Yoshke! Ask ko lang if yung upload mo na scanned passport bio page and scanned passport stamps, did you cropped the white side and uploaded the picture only or did you include the white side (yung white space sa pag scanned)? Salamat po!

Hi Janice, I didn’t crop out the empty spaces dun sa bio page.

Pero dun sa mga stamps/visas, kasi madami, pinagsa-sama-sama ko yung mga kasya sa page para kumonti ang number of pages. Nag-oover kasi sa file size kapag sobrang daming pages.

Hi there! I just want to ask, for the financial status and funding, do I need to show the bank statement details (account debits/credits) or a bank certificate stating the bank balance as of the time of application will suffice? Thank you.

Just want to say thanks for this guidelines. We were granted 12months multiple visa for only 8 business days.

God bless you :)

Yay! Congrats! Enjoy Australia!

Hi Aurora, di ko sure kasi I submitted both. Pero may mga readers na certificate lang pero naapprove naman daw sila. But I think better pa rin to submit both bank certificate AND bank statement.

Thank you. Will submit both na lang.

Good luck with your application!

Thank you. I still have questions :) 1. is it ok to print and scan form 54? and who will sign as witness pala sa form 54? 2. Other than the significant date to be in Oz being asked in page2 I think, may other page pa asking for the planned date of your travel to OZ, can I just leave it blank lang or dapat e-fill out talaga? 3. for my kids’ application, iattach ko lang yung docs namin mag asawa para sa kanila like evidence of financial capacity, etc. They are both minors, aged 15 and 11. Thank you so much.

1. I don’t know. :( I accomplished all my forms digitally.

2. I filled out that part rin.

3. No idea about this because I haven’t tried applying on behalf of a minor yet. :(

Pahabol: :)

6. In the funding source, do I need to attach my husband’s bank cert/statement sa application ko and vice versa? or kanya kanya kami? We have separate bank accounts kasi. 7. Also, yong title deed and other docs? Mostly they are under my husband’s name, but can i also attach them sa application ko? Thank you. I hope masagot mo mga tanong ko as I am lodging my application this week. :)

Clarify ko lang. 1. Yong part sa non-accompanying family member, I should tick NO because our family of 4 will go to Australia if ma grant ng visa, right? 2. For evidence of leave, Is it ok also if I will just show a certification na I have sufficient leave credits and am not restricted to file a leave anytime? di kasi ako naka file pa ng leave. 3. Is UMID or SSS ID considered a National ID? 4. Is it ok not to attach planned activities, itinerary lang? 5. in the last part of the application where you attach docs, may question dun na Group name list and planned activities/itinerary, do I need to attach our family itinerary or just leave it blank? Tama ba na sa ibang grupo yon mag apply at hindi sa family? Thank you.

1. Ikaw ung makakasagot what to answer kasi I don’t know which members of your family will go with you. But like I said in the FAQs section, a “family unit” is defined as a partner (married or de facto) and a dependent child below 23 years old.

2. Yep. That’s what I usually do. I don’t submit evidence of leave, I usually just have it stated sa COE na I don’t need to file a leave.

3. Di ko na matandaan ang part na yan. I think I just ticked NO sa part na yan.

4. What do you mean attach planned activities? Like, booked tours? Di rin ako nagsubmit nyan kasi baka madeny tapos di ko marefund. I just attached an itinerary.

5. I attached the same thing that I attached dun sa Evidence of Tourism Activities. Not sure if tama un, hahaha, but that’s what I did. I just made sure na nakalagay lahat ng names namin dun sa itinerary.

6. If kaya naman ng account mo magstand on its own, parang mas okay na un na lang para hindi maka-confuse? That’s what I would have done. But again, that’s just me.

7. I think pwede naman, pero samahan mo na lang din ng Marriage Certificate para malinaw.

Good day Yoshke,

I am currently applying for a tourist visa online, kaya lang, I find it confusing for the question of “Visa applicant’s current overseas employment”. I am currently employed locally here in Philippines, dapat ko po ba piliin yung “Employed” and provide details of my current employer? Please help to clarify.

Appreciate your help and time to post this blog, very informative!

Employed. “Overseas” is from their point of view. Centralized kasi ang online application so POV is from Australia. Tayo yung overseas sa kanila. :)

I need ur phone number please

I got it now Yoshke, however i have another question though, where can I attached such documents like Birth Certificate, NBI clearance and Valid IDs(PRC, TIN, SSS, Driver’s License)?

Thank you! :)

What for? The birth cert, I used as part of proof of family composition. But what do you need the other IDs for?

Hello I have applied subclass visa 600 for Australia online. In the edditional requirements they ask me to give biometrics. So I need any appointment for biometrics before I go to embassy or just can go without any appointment? Please answer

Hi! You’re so nice to help our fellow kababayans to travel here in AU. I’m currently in Melbourne, it’s my second time here on a tourist visa. If you guys need help, just let me know. I would love to help our fellow kababayans.

Thanks, Dugs! :)

I’m in the process of completing all my docs that need to submit for australian visa super helpful tlga toh..May question I have 2 old passport issued and expired both of them may mga travel stamps do I need to scan end both of them or Yung the last 5 yrs lng ng travel I just recently renewed ksi ung passport ko last month as well s family composition do I still need to input if deceased n ung isa member ng family? Looking forward for your help

Hi Abby, nung first time ko, I scanned all pages na may stamps kasi konti pa lang napuntahan ko that time. Yung 2nd and 3rd times ko, I just scanned yung may visas, di ko na sinama ang mga stamps, kasi if isama ko pa un, nag-oover na sa file size. Di naman ako nagkaproblem.

Ung sa family composition ko, nilagay ko pa rin ung deceased family members. Inindicate ko lang na deceased.

Thanks for answering, By the way my friend is also be joining to this trip with his minor son 2yrs old anu ung additional docs n need nya isubmit ok n b ung PSa nya and birth cert bung bata and she is a single mom.

Hi. Did you use the same Immi Account for your second and third visa applications? Or you created a new one? Thanks a lot.

Same Immi account. :)

But I created new applications using that same Immi account.

HI Sir! thanks for your super helpful post on this. Question lang Im applying for family group.. im already done with the individual applications.. how do I send this? individual din ang pag submit ng application? How about payment will I be made to pay for the group , or individual payment din? thanks so much! Godbless you!

Hi! Hope you can help me~ My family will be applying for a visa and medyo confused lang ako dun sa Form 54 part. Do all of us need to accomplish that or kahit isa lang?

Hi Arianne, ang alam ko individually sya dapat i-accomplish. Ganun ung ginawa ko. Isang form saken, isang form sa nanay ko.

UPDATE: Our visa applications were granted! :) Thank you so much for your help, laking assistance talaga ng site nato. :)

Yehey! Congrats, Arianne! Did you submit Form 54 individually?

Super late reply but yeah, I submitted that form individually. :)

I saw a post kasi na if family, kahit one member lang then meron nga na individual daw. But since I trust you, sige sundin ko advice mo. Thanks! :)

Ask ko lang po if yung Form 54 is required po ba talaga syang ipasa specially for single na mga applicants? If yes po, print ko na lang po ba then hand written? Sorry to bother po, am just confused.

Thanks again..

Di ko tanda if required ba sya talaga, basta sinubmit ko na lang sya kasi madali lang naman syang i-fill out.

Accomplish mo using Acrobat Reader and add signature using Acrobat Reader.

Hi there! Ask ko lang if instead of scanning the docs, ok lang ba na mag take na lng ako photos sa mga docs? And also, kasi family ang iapply ko, individual ba ang pag attach sa doc? bale one file per person per document? Thank you.

hi yoshke! just want to ask if my mga questions ba na tinanong yung mga immigration officers dun sa Australia or just present your visa?

Depende po, in my case sa Sydney, no questions asked, just a nod from immig officer when i say “good morning”. No need to show copy of your Evisa since pag scan nila ng passport mo lalabas ung copy ng visa mo sa computer screen nila. Sometimes wala ka pa sa harap ng officer lumalabas na sa computer screen nila ung passport at visa details mo through facial recognition technology nila.

Hi May, based on my experience, sa Darwin, no questions.

Sa Brisbane, they just asked how long yung stay ko and sino kasama. Then okay na. But sa customs, dun ako natanong ng kung anu-ano. Dun ako sa “nothing to declare” na exit kasi wala naman talaga ako ide-declare. Yung mga questions were kung smoker ako, sino kasama ko, ilang days ako, may dala ba akong food, etc. I went through a thorough customs inspection pero wala namang naging problem kasi wala naman talaga akong dalang bawal.

Sa Melbourne, in-ask lang ako how long yung trip and sino kasama tapos okay na.

Grabe nmn pala experience mo sa Brisbane. Anyways, sa Melbourne kmi punta this coming august. And your blog really helps! Thanks again!

Thanks din! :)

Hi! Thanks for this very helpful post.

What if you are planning to stay at a friend’s house, should the itinerary reflects it? Or any chances you’ll be asked for confirmed hotel booking for example on the immigration (both Ph and Au)?

Hello! Your blog post was my bible during my application for a tourist visa, and it was a big help talaga! I was granted a multiple entry for one year — on my first try! Big thanks to your blog! :)

Hi Miss Jane,

Gano katagal ang naging processing time niyo? Thank you

Hello Leo, sorry sa late reply. 16 working days/11 working days :)

Sorry 16 calendar days, 11 working days :)

Yay!!! Congrats! :D

Hi Yoshke. About bank statement for our tourist visa. I just opened my new account last April this year. Reason of my new account is because of the lost ATM so I needed to block and close the old one. When I requested a bank cert, the months indicated is from April this year up to current. Hindi ba ako ma question nun kasi new account lang or pwede kaya request ko din yung bank statement nung old kahit close na? Pls help

Ay, di ko alam ano dapat gawin pag ganitong case. Siguro kung ako nasa shoes mo, kuha na lang ako ng cert ng luma tapos ng bago tapos explain ko sa letter what happened. Di ko alam if tamang advice yan ha, haha, pero that’s what I would do.

Hi! Flight na kase sa July 10, pero hindi pa din granted visa ko. Based sa Immiaccount, “Received” pa din ang status for 10 days na. Ano po kayang pwedeng gawin? Im thinking email ko sila, and call yung AU embassy, or maybe punta ako directly sa embassy?

Anyone having the same experience na matagal? Thanks!

Hello Leo, sa mga nababasa ko, pag nasa window pa sya nung posted processing time (16 to 26 days nung application ko), wala ka talagang magagawa but to wait. I hope umabot ka!

Ask ko lang if first time applicants are required to do the Biometrics. If yes, gagawin po ba sya during application or after ng grant. Wala kasing nakalagay na instruction to do it sa received notice sa email ko. Yung friend ko kasi in SG ay nirequire to process it.

Hi Smize, di ko alam ung process pag nirequire ka to submit biometrics, pero all of my friends and my mom na ako nag-ayos nung application nila, di naman required na magsubmit ng biometrics.

Filipino citizen applying Oz visa in the Philippines do not require biometrics. Filipinos applying Oz visa in other countries are required to submit their biometrics as part of visa application. Like me I applied visa in Saudi, biometric is required.

I have an original birth certificate but I requested it 2 years ago pa. Will it be okay? I think for other visas kasi they want it issued within a year.

Hi LT, yung saken, more than 2 years old na rin ung birth certificate na sinubmit ko. I think okay lang naman. :)

Thank you for replying to my various questions :) Last few questions na lang:

1.Is it ok to attach a printed and scanned copy of the form 54? 2.For my kids’ application (ages 15 and 11) ang docs na iattach ko for them ay same docs namin mag asawa? like sa funding source, etc. Thank you so much talaga. God Bless!

Nabasa ko itong content na ito sa FAQ mo;

DOES AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION STILL STAMP PASSPORTS? CAN I REQUEST FOR AN ENTRY STAMP? By default, Australia no longer stamps passports. BUT you can request for it and they will give your passport a precious stamp. All you need to do is ask.

Just want to ask, sino at paano ko sila makokontak to ask for a visa stamp sa passport ko? I called VFS Manila for Australia and they said na Australia no longer give visa stamps to any category. I just want to make sure and see if it still possible to have my passport get stamp. Thank you and more power!

That’s based on the accounts of some of our followers.

I recently tried asking for a stamp when I entered Australia recently and they said that it’s not possible to get a stamp. I’ll update that part of FAQs. :)

Thank you for your prompt response. i think I’ll keep a copy of my e-Visa during my travel.

Thank you again!

Hello, sa pag input ng first name, need ba na ang ilagay dun is yung first name mo lang or included rin ba yung middle name? Kasi sa passport mag ka combine ang first name at middle name. Not sure if kailangan na same ang nakasulat sa passport at dito sa application. Thank you

Hi ask ko lang po kung okay lang kahit mag apply ng visa kahit first time ko mag travel. Nakalagay po kasi na required po siya.

Thank you sir! This was really a big help. We followed step by step. My parents got their visa in just 3 days. For update purposes, the visa fee is now 145 AUD.

Thank you God bless!

Thanks for sharing! We’ll update the post. :)

Hello. I was also appling for tourist eVisa by this Home affairs online directly. I filled all the froms and attached some important documets (11 documents) which I`ve recieved from my University, which is neccessary for my mandatory program at UQ. But when I wanted to click NEXT Page and submit it, It`s saying like In addition, it`s showing like I have no idea, what they need again. Do you think that it`s ok just ignore that add as they said WE RECCOMEND and just click next? Please help! I`m looking forward for you response. Thank You

Hi R. Kat, to be honest, I don’t know what to advise you regarding this. Did you figure out what document is missing?

I don`tknow where did my comment`s half goes. I`m going to fix it below. it`s saying that ” not all required evidence has been provided. The Department strongly reccomends all documents be provided before submitting.” and they are asking the reason why evidence cannot be proven at this time” I don`t know what to attach as I attached all docs that I have.

Hi! My family and I are planning to visit Oz this September and nagaasikaso na ko as early as now I’ve read sa application form na may part asking if you have relatives/friends in Australia. I know I have pero distant relatives na (like my mom’s aunts and cousins na) and hindi narin naman masyado nagcocontact with them. My purpose is solely for family vacation lang and I’m not planning to visit them. Question is, do you think I still need to declare na may relatives ako living there or No nalang isasagot ko sa options (just to make my application less complicated)? Ano kaya effect non on my application? I’m thinking kasi baka i-declare ko No tapos they’ll do background check and find out. Baka isipin pa nagsisinungaling ako. Lol! Self-funded naman ang travel namin and we can prove na frequent traveller kami. If you have idea sa ganitong case, would appreciate if you could share. Many thanks!

Hi Engr. K!

*Are you referring to Page 9 of the Application Form?*

If so, I would answer NO to it.

I checked my screenshots and it was worded like this, “Will the applicant VISIT any relatives, friends or contacts while in Australia?”

If we’re talking about the same thing: It doesn’t ask whether or not you have relatives; It’s asking if you will visit them.

So if I won’t be visiting them, I’ll choose NO.

Hi, May I ask if as of date, it still does not need any personal appearance to the embassy in Manila? Thank you so much for the help.

Hi, please ignore previous message. Please kindly answer the following questions instead:

In the question, “Does the applicant have family members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents?”, since all of my family members (Parents, sis and bro) will be going, should I answer No?

Thanks for your assistance.

If you’re single, have no children, and your parents will be going with you, answer NO. At least that’s how I understood it.

Thank you so much. Would there be a need to undergo health examination when I answered No on the question, “Has this applicant undertaken a health examination for an Australian visa in the last 12 months?”

Hi Yang, not necessarily. I always answer NO to that but I’ve never been asked to undergo a health exam.

Hi Yoshke, Thank you so much for the help. Me and my family were granted our tourist Visas in just five days. My parents were granted multiple entry while me and my siblings were granted single entry. Still very very grateful.

God bless and more power!.

Congrats! Where in Australia are you going? :)

Aside from the question above, where can I find the uploading of supporting documents in the website? Thank you. :)

Hello, I am planning to go to Australia with friends. I am currently employed and I am not confident sa documents ko relating sa bank statements na need isubmit. Is it okay if magpaFund ako through my Mother who owns a business dito sa Pinas and very good ang standing sa bank statements? Would it make a sense if isali ko sa pag upload financial documents ng mom ko and make a letter that she will fund my Australia travel? Kindly advise.

Hi Drey. Di ko po alam. :(

Hello! This is a good read! I have two questions though. :)

1. Will visit Au on July next year to attend Hillsong conference. When’s best to lodge a visa application?

2. Also, I will purchase in advance the conference ticket because there is a promo (hehe) and I can attach it to my application. But with regards to travel history, I’ve never been to any country. This would be my first out of the country trip if ever. But I can show my financial capacity naman thru bank statements. You think I can still get approved? Thank you and more powers!!

1. Safest is 2 months before the travel date.

2. I think may chance naman. Just make up for your lack of travel history with the other requirements.

Sorry po dami ko pong tanong..

1. Ask ko lng po kng ng VSF po kyo o ng fill out lng po kyo online at hnd po kyo ngVSF?

2. Ngbiometrics rin po b kyo?

3. Dlwa po kmi ng husband ko mgaapply for visa, need po b dlwang immi acct?

4. Ung AUD 145 n fee per person po b un or per application.. kng isang immi acct po kmi ni husband AUD 145 po b bbyaran po b nmin or AUD 290?

Thanks in advance po

1. Online lang po ako nag-apply. Di nag-VFS.

2. Hindi po.

3. See FAQ #8.

4. Per person.

MAY BAYAD BA APPLICATION

Yep. Nasa post po ung fee.

Thanks po ma’am yoshke

Lalaki po ako, LOL.

Hi Required po ba mg fill up ng form 54 Family composition if applying first time for AU Visa?

Hi there. I’m trying to get my mom a tourist visa pero not sure if i should make her get an NBI clearance pa? She wasn’t asked to attached any Evidence of Character pero just wondering if you had to present this sa airport pa when you came in AU? Like will the immigration sa airport ask for this pa? Thank you in advance :)

Hi SharahLee, me, my mom or my friends were never asked for an NBI Clearance when we applied for a visa and when we faced the Immigration officer on either side.

Hi Yorkshie!

Just wanna say your blog was really helpful to me and I used this solely as my guide. I was granted with a toursit visa (tho 3 months single entry but at least APPROVED!) just within 3 working days kasi I submitted it nung Saturday lang. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’ll re apply nlng ulit once nag expire hoping to get a multiple entry.

hello po ask ko. lang po s huli need ko po sgutan why i did not submit all may documents.. may hindi po ba ako nailagay? nun check ko po uli. wala nmn po naka*.. salamat po

Hi Aly! Yehey! Congrats at na-approve! Have a great stay in Oz!

Yep, apply ka na lang ulit. Baka mas malaki na ung chance na mag-multiple. :D

Your blog is super helpful. I read this and the comments and used it as my guide in lodging my application and it was granted. Praise God! Thanks also to those who have commented and raised the same questions as I have. I just need to read through. Thank you so much! God bless! :)

Congrats! Enjoy Australia! Where in Oz are you headed?

Hello I need some help to apply for a tourist visa. I was denied from the previous application can you please help me apply again

I was denied twice many years ago . Re apply last July 17 received grant notification July 26. Just review anong naging kulang sa previous application mo.. Docs I submitted Passport photo,current passsport biopage,scanned of my expired and current passport with stamped pages, bank statement and certificate.COE,payslip.,I n my case my boyfriend is funding the whole trip so I attached copy of his passport, bank,statement,his house deed and invitation letter and our photos together. I also attached our old cruise itinerary.

Hi. I’m already halfway through my application then I stumbled upon your guide. I read that I will be needing a Form 54 (Family Composition) file but I can’t find the said document.

Also, need po ba na lagyan din ng signature ang “Witness”? If yes, sino po ang magssign doon? Thank you in advance.

Hi Neii, I don’t know for sure, I just referred to this site: legalvision.com.au/who-can-witness-your-signature/

I ended up having my colleague sign it because he was the only person in the room when I signed it. Hahaha

Hi. Thank you for your response. Regarding naman po sa Form 1229, sino po dapat ang magffill up nun? Both parents or the non-accompanying parent lang po? Thank you po ulit.

Hi po! I am married na po. Pwede ko ba gamitin properties na nakapangalan sa husband ko? We have a car and house and lot po. But I don’t it’s all under his name. If allowed ako gmitin un, anung documents po ang needed?

Hi Leii, naku, di ko po alam if pwede or if okay un. :(

Hi Neii, di ko pa natry magfill out ng Form 1229. Pero I checked and how I understood it, parang need na both parents unless may solo custody yung isang parent lang.

Hello.. ask ko lang, how many form 54 (family composition) do we need to submit? Kasi we are travelling as a group.. bale 5 kami sa family (all adults).. Dapat ba for each person may sari-sariling form 54? Thank you

hello maam. PLEASE HELP ME PO. ANO PONG ILALAGAY SA Exceptional reasons for extended stay (over 12 months). E HINDI NAMAN PO AKO MAG SSTAY NG MORE THAN 12 MONTHS DUN?.. KAPAG WALANG NILAGAY, AYAW PO MAPUNTA SA PAYMENT.. THANKS PO MAAM SANA MA HELP MOKO :(

Hi Ana, yung ginawa ko, one form per person kasi individual naman ung submission.

Hello yoshke, if my application has been approved they possibly to call me as soon as possible and prepare what i need? thanks po.

You’ll be notified by email and via the Immi inbox.

Hello yoshke ask ko lang po saan ko po ba malalaman yung TRN?

Thank you again Yoshke

Ma’am ASK ko lang mag babayad po ba after mag fill up ng application sa online thanks po

Hello po, I badly need your help on how to apply for visa online. Under the travel history section, may question don about “have you been refused a visa or cancelled by Australia or any other countries “?

Should I indicate their that my ya tourist visa this year was refused?

Also under the employment section, should I put my employer’s email address? Or sakin po ba email?

I’m really hoping for your response. Thank you very much and god bless!

Yes, declare mo,I was denied twice many years ago at sinabi ko on my recent applicationI got my Visa granted. Be honest lang sa mga questions nila.

Declare nyo na lang po yung totoo kasi you’re expected to answer the form truthfully.

Email address ng employer ung sa Employment page.

I basically went through most of the comments. I loved how helpful you are with the inquiries. I just lodged my application today and here goes nothing for the long wait. The detailed explanation you have really helped me out with my online application, since it is my first time to lodge an online application for Australian Visa, 2 of them were through travel agencies. Wish me luck!

Good luck! Let us know what happens! :)

Hi Yoshke! Your blog is really helpful. Our visa is granted in just 4 working days. 1 year multiple entry for me and my husband, single entry for the kids. Dami ko pa naman tanong sa iyo the other week. hehe. For family applications re Form 54, I filled out the form for each of us and had it signed including my kids who are both minor. For the funding source sa kids’ application, I attached my husband’s and my bank statements, payslips, COE and title deed, etc. Yon ang ginawa ko. I also declared that I have contact in OZ and we will be visiting my sister though the trip is self-funded and not sponsored. Thank again

Thanks again. May God bless you more!

hi I have inquiry po regarding visa application for minors, do you also submitted Form 956 (Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person)?

Yay thanks for sharing your experience, Aurora! For sure maraming matutulungan ito na nasa similar case! :D

San kayo sa Australia punta?

We are headed for Sydney hopefully by December. Want to spend Christmas and New Year there. God willing! Thank you again.

hi, your blog is helpful,:) 1.ask ko lang kasi ung mga attached documents ko are combination ng .pdf atn.doc,ok lang ba un? 2. sa form 54, encrypted ung file na na download ko kya convert ko to .doc ok lang ba yun in your opinion? 3.nakabili na kmi ng flight ticket, wld you advise na i attach na din for better na chances na maapprove agad or wag na lang? SALAMAT :)

1. Convert mo na lang din ung doc file to pdf. Madali lang naman yun. Export as PDF mo lang from Word. Nung time na nag-apply ako, hindi accepted ang .doc na files.

2. Ay di ko alam ‘to. Panong encrypted?

3. I-attach mo na lang din ung ticket since meron ka naman na.

Hello po…i have been to Australia last 2010..sponsored po ng company for a 1 week training. I’d like to apply for a tourist visa however im currently employed as a freelancer/homebased job. Will I be required to submit a COE?

hello…im working as a freelancer/homebased po…will I need to show COE to get approved for a tourist visa?

If you can get one from your clients, it can help.

hello, okay lang po ba na I printed the form 54 as well as the form 965? im not that good in using the technology to fill out the form so I just did the old school which is to print the form and fill out manually using pen then scan them. Has anyone tried it also?

ANother question is: how many documents did you attach all in all? mine is like around 46 pages lang of documents (all in na).

Late advise but I did it old school for my family’s application and naapprove naman yung amin. :)

Hi Yeng, I haven’t tried po printing it out and then filling it out old school. Pero baka ung iba naming readers naka-try. Sana may sumagot na iba. :)

hello po question lang ano po yung pwede ko ilagay sa National ID Card po na hinihingi can i use my passport din po ba dito?? Hindi pa naman po kasi implemented and National ID system dito sa ph diba so ano po kaya pwede ko ilagay na ID Card? Thankyou po and ur blog is really really helpful po

Hi Anj, I answered NO nung recent application ko.

Thank you for this super informative blog! Me and my sister got our multiple 1 year visa in just 9 days (submitted july 23, received aug 1). Our older brother is already an Australian citizen, we just add a screenshot of his email invitation and passport in our application and then specified that we will be staying with him but the rest of the expenses will be shouldered by us. I provided a bank statement, payslip, COE, then for my sister, her bank statement, COE, payslip and 2316.

Thanks again for your helpful blog. Cheers!

Congrats, Einah! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! :)

Hello. Required ba mag submit ng birth certificate?

Hi…my sister is in Australia.. myself and my husband likes to visit her for 2 weeks.. we selected visa 600 tourist scheme..below are my doubts. 1. Do we have to submit separate application under same immiaccount or just need to put my name in the ”family accompanying” section? 2. Do we have to pay AUD 290 (AUD 145×2)? 3. Do we need to submit separate documents ? Please do reply..thank u

Yes seperate application for each member. You have to pay for each member.

Bakit kaya mas matagal ang processing if applied through VFS compared sa online application? Sa mga nababasa ko, lahat ng nag apply online got their visa within 8 days, while my friends application through VFS which was submitted last Jul 11 ay wala pang result until now.

Hi Jenina, di ko po sure, pero baka kasi walang middleman pag online? Tapos baka binibigyan din nila ng priority. Wild guess lang po yan. hehe

I am commenting to let you know what a terrific experience my daughter enjoyed reading through your web page.

Hey i have a doubts on..

1.Difference between travel insurance & ovhc?

2. For eg, i mentioned only 10days in mytravel itinerary while applying visa & i am granted 3months stay period visa. Can i stay more period?? Will it be overstay??

Hi. Thank you for the very informative blog. I read many blogs about applying Australian Visa and all uses the ImmiAccount. I am not sure if you could help me, but since last night, every time I try to create an account, “Server Error” always pop out. Finally i was able to get into step 2 of 2 for create account after I used a different email address, however, after clicking continue, “server error” again. Could you help me on this? Thank you so much.

Hi Chris, have you tried using a different browser or computer?

Hi there, Thank you for this very informative Autralian Visa application process.

I have a question though, I’m applying with my wife, do I have to apply for her separately and then will just link it as a group? Because it was mentioned in my applicant that a traveling companion doesn’t necessarily guarantee for a Visa application.

Hi, I’m filling up form 956 since I’ll be receiving my grandmother’s papers for the visa application. I would like to ask if I fall under a NOMINATOR since the choices for Close family Member are limited to spouse, parents, child, brother/sister?

I also found your blog very helpful for this application. Thank you!

Hi Tag, you’re referring to Form 956, not Form 956A (emphasis on A)?

If sa 956A, ang ginawa ko kasi, point of view ng nanay ko since sya naman so ung VISA APPLICANT ang tinick ko.

Hi, i just want to share the good news that our visa application is approved just today. I submitted my 6 years old daughter and my application on 07/30/19 and on he 8th day which is 08/07/19 i got the most awaited email.

Btw, in all forms i filed up i put my middle name right next to my first name because the instruction says you have to write your name as how it’s shown in passport. Ive attached my solo parent ID for my daughter’s application along with the other forms listed. Then sa proof of financial capacity, ive also included my sun life insurance + investment, modified pag-ibig 2 savings, credit card statements, apart from my othe savings account.

Thanks for sharing, Yeng! And congratulations! :)

Hi yoshke, Pwede po pakiexplain sakin about single entry?

Ang nakalagay po kasi sa email grant is

Date of grant: August 7,2019 Must not arrive after : February 2020 Length of stay: 3 months from the date of arrival Travel: Single entry

October 22 to November 2 po ang travel dates naman.

Does it mean po ba 3 months from the date of visa grant which is August 7?

Or is it 3 months before February 2020?

I need your expertise po. Salamat!

in addition with your question your 3 months will only start on the date of your entry to Australia..just make sure you come back on or before 3 months

Oks lang po yung travel dates nyo.

Single entry means you can only use your visa once pero yung stay nyo can be up to 3 months long. Since 12 days lang naman ang trip nyo, pasok naman.

Basta once na lumabas kayo ng Australia, di nyo na magagamit ulit yung visa. Need yo na mag-apply ulit if gusto nyo bumalik.

Hello!! Just want to say thank you kasi our visa was approved today and big help yung blog nyo. 8 days rin yung waiting time namin hehe Maraming salamat ulit! :D God Bless!

Salamat sa pag-share, Emma! Hope you have a wonderful time in Australia!

Hello! By any chance, would you know the required validity of birth certificate? Thank you!

Hi Sienna, I submitted a 7-year old copy of birth certificate, issued in 2012. It’s the same thing I submit every time I applied, including the first time in 2015. Didn’t have any problem.

This blog has been extremely, extremely useful in understanding how to apply for an Australian VIsa directly. Thanks a million to all those who have contributed.

I have 2 queries.

Query #1 We are a family from India travelling to Australia. When i apply for my sons, who are aged 21 and 18 and are students, on the Funding Options page, which of the following 2 options do i choose?

1. Self -funded or 2. Supported by other person

I am asking this query because, all his expenses are met by me. So, do i opt for option #2 and fill my details or choose option #1. If its option #1, i do not have any investments, funding or salary in his name to show to his credit.

Query #2 After filling up all the details and uploading necessary documents, for my children and wife it still says, “Not all required evidence has been provided. The department strongly recommends that all required evidence be provided before submitting to assist in processing the application. Explain why evidence cannot be provided at this time”

I have not uploaded their unused earlier passports. Is it why? But they were never used as they have never traveled abroad. Do i still need to upload blank pages of their earlier passports?

Would be much obliged if any of you can clarify the above 2 queries.

Thanks in advance

1. For your sons, “supported by other person.” Then fill your details.

2. No idea about this. :( Just make sure all fields are filled. If they’re all filled but you still get the same error, it might be a technical issue, in which case, contact them directly.

We are 5 members booking through a single ImmiAccount which is in the name of one of the traveler. In such a case, under the Electronic Communication section, can we mention the email ID of the account holder for all the visa applicants and mention “All correspondence, including notification of the outcome of the application will be sent to the same email ID?

Does this mean that in the section Authorized Recipient, the visa seekers have to authorize the primary account holder??

Please clarify.

Thanks in advance.

Not sure if that’s right, but that’s what I did. In my most recent application, I applied for myself and my mom. Under the Electronic Communication section, I entered just one email address — my email add.

Under Authorized Recipient, I chose “YES, ANOTHER PERSON.” Then on the UPLOADS page, I submitted Form 956A for my mom and assigned myself as the authorized recipient.

Many thanks for the quick revert, Yoshke.

One more quick query, for a visit during Christmas 2019, when’s the ideal time to apply for Visa. Is it ok to apply right away?

As always, thanks ahead.

October should be fine. :)

Got the Visas for my family. Mine came in a record time of 48 hours :-)

Couldn’t have happened without your help.

Take a bow!

Yay! Congrats, Murali! Enjoy Oz!

Gusto ko lang mag THANK YOU sa inyo kasi your blog really helped me a lot for my visa application. I got denied on the first week of June 2019 during my first application, and it really saddened me. Pero di ko matanggap kasi frequent traveler naman ako and my documents are more than complete. So i reapplied online and i created an appeal letter on my second application. But i was not that hopeful na maga-grant yung second application ko, but i was surprised kasi after 10 days I was granted a 1-year multiple visa. Yehey!

Thanks a lot Sir! Continue to be a blessing to everyone. God bless you!

Congrats po! Buti nag-apply ka ulit and di nag-give up! :D

Yes, kasi di ko talaga matanggap at frequent traveler naman ako. Also, i have confirmed airlines tix na so pinush ko talagang mag reapply at gumawa ng 2 pages na appeal letter (todo explain ang lola mo).

Kakauwi ko lang actually yesterday from Sydney, pero nag Melbourne muna kami. Sobrang highlight ng trip namin is yung first snow experience naming lahat ng mga kasama ko sa Mt. Buller! Extreme happiness.

Thank you talaga Sir, magastos man tung trip pero sooooo worth it!

Hi, where do I attach or upload the roundtrip flight and hotel booking? thank you so much

Hi Yoshke, laking tulong ng blog mo. Ngee joy din ako magbasa sa mga comments and queries. 1st time ko din mag apply for AU visa, waiting nalang po kami sa result,hoping sa positive result I’ve been to Singapore, Hk, Macau and recently Japan last June. May worry lang diko nalagay yung Approved Leave ko This will affect my application po ba? But I submitted COE,PAYSLIP,ITR,and COMPANY ID.

Hi Nathalie, if strong naman yung other documents, pwede nila ma-overlook yun. :)

Good luck! Balitaan mo kami!

Hi, do i need to apply separately for my 1 year old daughter? Do i created a group visa for us. At yung form 956, san ko po iforward if ever?

If I remember correctly, under Evidence of Tourism Activities.

Hi! Do I need to attach my Identification card, UMID ID & Birth Certificate? On what category should I attach it? Thanks!

I submitted only my birth certificate and uploaded it under Evidence of family composition

Hi. Can I skip the letter of invitation attachment and family composition something? Is the birth certificate required? Thanks in advance!

Hello. Our passport will be expiring soon (august 2020). We will be applying for the visa on January for our trip on april to first week of may. Should I renew first our passport or I’ll apply first for the visa then i’ll renew my passport? *I want kasi nasa isang passport yung mga visa eh hahaha*

will be visiting melbourne and sydney for 10 days. How much money should i have in my bank account? or how much minimum budget per day?

is the australian visa multiple entry or depends? *is there other process or requirements if i’ll be applying for multiple?

Thanks for sharing nice information with us. Hope we will get more updates next time about Australian Immigration process.

Hi, I am in Japan and after I lodged my application I received an email saying I need to provide my biometrics. i applied for Business visa subclass 600 and my planned trip is for about 7 days. Japan does not have biometric collection center. What do I do.

Also, the processing time until yesterday was 10-16 days but today it changed to 13-17 days. Why is that so, is it because of my application of is it because of a global average effect.

No idea about biometrics. :( I’ve never been asked to submit it. Have you asked the embassy/Immigration directly on what to do?

Yes, the processing time changes frequently

My friend and I plan to visit Australia soon. We booked our flight tickets together so pareho ng name namin makikita sa Flight Itinerary. Should I upload it pa ba? Also should we apply as a group kahit 2 lang kami? or should we apply seperately na lang?

Hi Pat, if I were you, I’d submit the flight itinerary na lang din and apply as group, to paint a clearer, more convincing picture.

Kami ng nanay ko, 2 lang din kami when I applied, pero nag-apply as group kami.

Ano po dapat ilagay under “Does the applicant know the dates of entry for each occasion after first entry to Australia?” Yes or no? – give reason. Nakakatakot po magkamali.

If no, dapat lagay ko na lang ba not applicable as reason?

If NO, pwede bang malaman bakit di mo pa alam yung dates?

Mas okay kasi if concrete na talaga ang mga plano and alam mo na talaga ung mga dates.

Thank you so much for your insights. I got my multiple entries for 1 year after 9 business days. In my case – I did not attach any bank certificate because the BDO branch is far from me so I just attached the screenshot of my saving accounts. I also attached a deed of absolute sale and the title as I am still in the process of transferring the property under my name, a screenshot of my car loan and a scanned copy of an id picture I took 2 years ago(same id picture sa japan visa ko). Tamad ako to prepare all the docs and I thought hindi ako maaapprove dahil hindi ako masyadong nagcomply sa hinihingi but I am still granted visa. Frequent traveler ako within the last 2 years I traveled to Japan 7 times, HK 3 times, Taiwan 3 times and US kaya siguro approved ung application maski hindi ako masyadong nag effort sa documents.

Thanks for sharing!

Nakita ko some people have asked this na pero just wanted to clarify:

RE: Non-accompanying members of the family unit – Does the applicant have any members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents?

I’m applying for a tourist visa for my family of 4 (including my child, father, brother). My 11yo child is considered a family unit but since he’ll be travelling with me, then I can answer NO, tama po ba pagka-intindi ko?

If you’re not married, tama po.

If you’re married and maiiwan ang spouse, then you need to declare YES.

Hi I graduated from uni last month wherein I included it sa cover letter ko. Should I attach my diploma as proof? and if yes, under what category should i attach it?

Paano po yung payment if as a group of three? Pwede po ba separate payments per person?

Yung sa experience ko po, separate payment.

I Want Australia e-visa process with my family. kindly help me.

Hi Yoshke. Thank you sa informative post! Planning to travel this Christmas Break.

Tanong ko lang ano kaya ang pwedeng alternative sa approved leave requirement. Hindi kasi ako magfile ng leave dahil Christmas Break naman ang travel dates namin at wala kaming pasok. Pwede kaya ang letter of explanation?

Thank you for all the information. Should I pay for the Visa Fee before or after the Visa is Granted?

After the submission of the application. They will not process your application if you haven’t paid.

Hi Hannah, yes, you can write a cover letter and explain. :)

Hi good day! I just want to ask if you have an idea on what to write on section 40 of the application form saying “Give details of how you will maintain yourself financially while you are in Australia.” Hope to get some tips from you on this matter. Thank you.

Hi Jay, I usually write something like this.

“I will be bringing XXXX Australian dollars in cash. In addition, I will also have with me the following: 2 credit cards for other purchases and 1 ATM card to withdraw from my bank account.”

Hi. How many months valid ang Bank certificate and Bank Statement? Plan nami June magtravel sa Aus, when iss the best time to apply visa? Thanks!

I have been granted a multiple-entry tourist visa. However, I changed work after receiving the results (employed to self-employed). Is that okay or do I need to inform the immigration about it?

Why i cant proceed or error on Conference telephone number (no spaces need).

+63 1 9008 5946 then i tried these following format

63190085946 complete 6390085946 without area code 0190085946 without country code

still all are wrong.

Please can you help me on this.

Thanks Glenn

Hello ! I would like to know if it’s possible to like travel from Australia to New Zealand directly? I mean for example, you’re granted an Australian & New Zealand tourist visa , can we go to NZ after the Australia visit? Thank you in advance …

You would need a separate visa for New Zealand.

And if you get a New Zealand visa, if your flight back to your origin will make a connection in Australia and you would need to clear Immigration again, make sure you have multiple entry Australian visa.

Your blog is so informative and helpful! Just received my visa. Thank you! :)

Congrats! Have a blast in Oz!

Hi May I know po if getting a CTC for passport was really necessary or not? Thank you po in advance for answering

What’s a CTC?

Hi. I recently lodged our australian visa application last September 24, 2019. We applied as a group. Our flight is on October 19, 2019. Until now, the status of our application says “Received”. Do group applications take longer than single applications? I know it’s still within the 20-25 days processing time. I’m just not sure if they are aware of our departure date. Should I contact the embassy? What is your advice? Thank you

We’re in the same situation as yours. We submitted our application last September 19 as a family. Two from our group already got their visas but the remaining 4 are still in ‘Received’ status. It will be out of the estimated processing time tomorrow so I’m planning to call the embassy on October 15. Please let me know how your application goes. Our flight is on the 29th. Thanks!

Hi Miss Jane! Did you receive your visa already? How was it po? I’m also waiting…2 weeks na and still “received”. Praying for the soonest approval :)

I really don’t know what to advise you.

But if you’re really worried, then go ahead and contact the embassy.

Hi There, I am applying for my filipina girlfriend a one year tourist visa toaustralia, I have already applied and i realise now 3 months would of been easier, however she has already passed the medical. Should i attach western union receipts to show i have been sending money to her? She has a job but its not well paid, im just not sure if its good to show I have been sending her money,implying she cant support herself. (even though I have said i will meet all her costs)

Often, for Filipino applicants, the applicant should be able to show she can support herself even though the trip is sponsored by someone else. But my experience is limited to short stays only and I don’t know how strict or lenient Australia is these days.

Hi good day!

I was given a tourist visa and will be staying from Jan. 2-7, 2020. Just to make things clear, do I need to take medical examinations? Thanks.

Hi Gilmore, it’s impossible for me to know that because it depends on your case. You’ll be told in your Immiaccount if you need health exams.

Normally, for Pinoy short-term tourists, no need for it. Normally. But I don’t know if there are any changes recently.

Medyo confuse lang ako sa page 6 ng online application, I currently work and live here in China. Which country of residence and residential address ang dapat kong ilagay? Philippines or China po? Looking forward to your response.

Hi, Joy! In my opinion, China po ang ilalagay mo since diyan ka na nagwowork at diyan ka na rin nakatira. Gawa ka na lang ng Cover Letter to support your answer.

Naku, di ko po alam. :(

Hi Yosh i’ll be applying ulit for an AU visa.. nag apply na kc ako dati pero denied. May part kc sa application na “ Has this applicant previously travelled to Australia or previously applied for a visa?” Yes po ba ang isasagot ko? and need ko ba ipakita yung denied visa grant? Also, naka de facto yung sa application ko dati and sponsored, makaka affect ba if single ang ilalagay ko sa bago at self-funded na?

sa first question mo, di ko na matandaan yung part na yan but if ganyan yung wording niya, I think dapat yes ang sagot.

Regarding your second question, when you said nag-apply ka na dati, gaano na katagal yun?

3yrs ago na since nag apply ako.

I think pwede naman na magbago kung 3 years na. Ang panget ay kapag last month lang tapos nagbago ung status.

Pero ang reco ko parati ay kung ano ung totoo, yun ang ilagay.

Hi Sir! Your blog has been really helpful. Thank you!

Quick question though. We submitted our application last Sept 24, and we’re suppose to fly out next week (29th). But we still don’t have our Visa. However Our New Zealand visa was just granted yesterday. Would you say it would be safe to upload it as an additional document pending resolution of our application? Even if we weren’t asked to upload additional documents. Would it also help speed up the process?

Hi Carlos, unfortunately, I don’t know if it would help speeding up the process. It looks like they’re taking a lot of time lately to process. Website says processing time now is 26 days, but there are some who have been waiting for over a month already (like you).

Maybe it’s best to contact them and follow up? (I haven’t tried doing it though)

Hi! Anyone here experiencing major delay in visa issuance? I applied last Sept 25 but until now wala pa rin visa. Interestingly my friend applied last October 1 lang and after 10 days nakuha na niya yung visa niya. Seems to me may problem system nila. Hopefully mabigay yung visa before my flight which is already in 5 days na! hay

Hi Miguel, nakuha mo na visa mo? I have the same worry. I submitted A group application last oct.2 for our nov.16 trip.and i thought applying 1.5 months before travel date is too early. I hope you will get yours on time and sana ma-grant na din yung sa amin.

Hi Miguel, based on the messages we receive from our readers the past 2 months, medyo madami nga yung natatagalan ung release nung result.

I’m here to thank you for this amazing and well-detailed blog. Thanks also to the ones who commented. I must stress that you guys really did help me a lot for my visa application. Ilang gabi din akong puyat before I lodged my application. So what I did po, I wrote down everything na nabasa ko dito na alam kong makakatulong sa application ko. I resigned from my job of 12 years in March this year and some people told me that it would be impossible for my visa to be granted kasi unemployed ako. THEY’RE WRONG!!!

Before I created an account sa ImmiAccount, I initially went to the most popular Travel Agency dito sa Province namin and the guy I’ve spoken with asked me kung may kakilala daw ba akong Business Owner that could provide a fake Certificate of Employment kasi malabo daw na ma-grant visa ko dahil unemployed ako. Para sa akin, madali lang naman mag-provide ng COE kasi marami naman akong kakilala na Business Owner. But, after reading some travel blogs, I was convinced to apply a Visitor Visa kahit na wala akong trabaho. I’ve just written po a very detailed Cover Letter, I’ve stated there the reasons kung bakit ako nag-resign sa trabaho ko at kung ano ang gagawin ko sa Australia. Bale, I’ve attached 53 documents po, everything was converted po sa PDF file which I did it online. Kung marami kayong documents na i-a-attach, you can just combine them para isang attachment na lang. I advise you to purchase Adobe Acrobat DC, it’s very convenient po at marami kang pwedeng gawin with it, it only had cost me Php1,246 per month. The subscription will automatically be renewed the following month, so you need po to unsubscribe or cancel your subscription before it expires kung wala na kayong paggagamitan. It’s expensive but it’s worth it po. Please also note that the maximum is 60 attachments only kaya kelangan niyo pong mag-combine ng mga documents, which you can do it with the help of Adobe Acrobat DC. With regards with the photos naman, you can use Photo Collage Applications online. And also, just in case na wala kayong scanner, you can download CamScanner application from Play Store and just use your phone to take photos of your documents. Trust me, that app is very helpful.

Sponsored po ako ng bf ko, so I had to prove our relationship by attaching the following documents:

From my Boyfriend: 1. Statutory Declaration 2. Invitation Letter (He stated in his Invitation Letter when and how we met and that he’s supporting me financially as I resigned from my full time job in March.) 3. Business Transaction Account 4. Personal Bank Statement/Bank Certificate 5. Photocopy of Passport and Driver Licence 6. Constitution of his Business 7. Photocopy of his latest Business Insurance Payment 8. Lease Agreement

All of the above documents po were signed and certified by the Justice of Peace.

On my part, I’ve attached these documents: 1. Well-detailed Cover Letter (Signed and Scanned) 2. Expired and Current Passport Bio Pages (I scanned them, got them notarized, tapos I scanned them again after.) 3. Stamped Pages of my Expired and Current Passport (I’m a frequent traveller, so I’ve combined all the scanned pages with the help of Adobe Acrobat DC para maging isang attachment na lang. 1 attachment for the Expired Passport Stamped Pages and 1 attachment for my Current Passport Stamped Pages.) 4. Visa Documentation (Scanned). The Visa that was issued by China Embassy. 5. Hong Kong Landing Slips (Scanned). Yes, I also attached them doon sa Evidence of the applicant’s previous travels – Other. 6. Latest NBI Clearance (Scanned). 7. Passport Sized Photo with Printed Name and Signature at the back (Scanned front and Back) 8. Bank Statement (Previous 6 months) and Bank Certificate (Both were scanned) 9. Credit Card Statement (I took a screenshot of my latest credit card statement online kasi by the time na nag-apply ako ng Visitor Visa for Australia, hindi pa ipinapadala ‘yong Credit Card Statement (through mail) as I changed my registered address.) 10. Clear Photo of my Credit Card (Front only) 11. Certificate of Employment from my Previous Employer (Scanned only). The reason why I attached it to my application was, for me to prove that I was employed for 12 years. 12. Latest Income Tax Return from my Previous Employer (Clear Photo) 13. PSA Birth Certificates of myself, my mom and dad, and my son (Scanned) 14. PSA Marriage Certificate (Scanned). I’m married but separated for 10 years. I’ve stated that in my Cover Letter, too, with an Affidavit from the Attorney. 15. Photos (Photos of me and my son together, and Family Photos (Me, my mom and dad, and my son). I made a collage and combined them into 1 attachment. 16. Family Composition (I downloaded the form and filled it up thoroughly. Signed by me and my mom, as my witness.) 17. Affidavit of Consent from the Attorney which states that my mom and dad will be one to take care of my son while I’m on holiday. It was signed by mom and dad. 18. ID cards and Barangay Clearance of my mom and dad (Scanned) 19. Proof of Remittances (Scanned). These were the receipts from Western Union, to show that my boyfriend is supporting me financially. 20. Photos of me doing Community Service (In Photo Collage) 21. Detailed Travel Itinerary (Converted to PDF file) 22. Proof of my relationship to my Sponsor. I’ve attached the following: 22.a Screenshots of our Viber Video Calls 22.b Screenshots of our Viber Messages 22.c Screenshots of Call Logs. This is not necessary but I attached it to my application only to show the duration and how often we both call each other. 22.d Photos of us together on our Holidays 22.e Our Flight Tickets, Boarding Passes and Hotel Accommodation 22.f Photos of my boyfriend with my Family 23. Medical Certificate from my Doctor (Scanned). This is very important if you have had Tuberculosis like me. I was diagnosed with Tuberculosis when I was younger and was under medication for 9 months. Some visa applicants don’t want to declare they have had TB kasi iniisip nila na baka matagalan ang processing or baka ma-deny ang application nila. It’s not true po and it’s not a good idea to conceal na nagkaroon ka ng TB before as it would just affect your future visa application (this includes your visa application that would require you to have a medical exam, like if you want to stay longer than 3 months or if you want to migrate to Australia). If you lied po on your previous visa application, there would be a possibility that you’ll be banned from entering Australia. Mas mahirap po ‘yon, so the best po to be honest all the time. 24. Latest X-ray result (Scanned)

I’m looking after my son, so I also attached the following to my application: 25. His Certificate of Enrollment (Scanned) 26. His Certificate of Completion (Clear Photo)

That was all. In my case, they required me to have a Health Assessment as soon as I lodged my application, and that was expected. I complied and completed the Health Assessment as soonest possible time kasi ayokong matengga application ko. My boyfriend and I were both shocked as the processing was quicker than we thought. Nationwide Health Systems submitted my medical test results on October 09 and got my visa granted on October 16. I’m so happy, good things really happen when you least expect it. Ang sinasabi ko nga noon, “bahala na kung ma-a-approve o hindi”. Hindi ko na rin inisip mga ginastos ko or mga pagod ko, basta ang importante I did try my very best to satisfy the Case Officer. Pero, on October 16, I got an e-mail from the Embassy and I was anxious to read it pero nakita ko ‘yong title na IMMI Grant Notification. I was yelling when I finally read the content of the e-mail. My visa has been granted with your help po Yoshke at sa lahat po ng nag-comment dito.

Sa mga mag-u-undergo ng Health Assessment, paalala lang po that they would only start processing your application kapag satisfied na sila sa results ng medical exam mo.

And also, advice ko lang po to answer all the questions truthfully. Kapag nagkamali po kayo sa sagot, just fill up po ‘yong Form 1023 – Notification of Incorrect Answers.

I hope makatulong ito sa mga visa applicants diyan! Thanks again, Yoshke!

Thanks for sharing this. This is truly helpful! :)

I should be the one thanking you and your blog, Yoshke. You were such a big help!

*Typo. It should be Justice of the Peace po not Justice of Peace.

Hi, tanong ko lang po, if ako po magiinvite sa parents and brother ko to visit, student visa holder po ako, regarding sa letter of invite na gagawin ko, pwede ko po ba indicate rin sa letter ung sister ko na PR na dito?

We applied for a short stay tourist visa last Sept. 24, and until now we haven’t received any feedback. We’ve uploaded all the necessary documents. We’re suppose to fly out this coming Oct 29. Should we be worried? Rebook our ticket perhaps? Is there anything we can do to follow up?

Hi Carlos, yikes, ang lapit na nung flight! I haven’t tried contacting them, but maybe you can use this to follow up: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/australian-immigration-enquiry-form

Just want to update that our Visa arrived a few hours after I sent the comment. whew. It’s been a nerve-racking week especially a friend of my mom had to rebook their flight because their Visa never made it in time (Though I heard they applied through a travel agency). Thank the Lord that ours arrived just in time! We were so close to rebooking our flights as well.

Thank you so much sir for your guide, it was most definitely helpful!

To anyone reading this that plan to travel between October-December, it’ll be best if you apply 2 months before or even earlier in the year. Not only will you have more leeway and save yourself from anxiety, but apparently starting September they’re loaded with voluminous applications, thus the delay. It also appears that it’s almost impossible to follow up. Calling the Embassy will redirect you to the VFS hotline, who will say that there’s not much they can do, but wait. You can try to email them but don’t expect a response though. They say the processing time is just an estimate, they aren’t really bound by it. So take it from us, the earlier the better (and apparently faster too, based on friends’ experience)

Hi Carlos! Just want to ask if you were required to present polio vaccine certification upon arrival in Australia? Our flight will be in Dec 23 and our visa was granted in July 2019, nung wala pang poilo outbreak sa pinas. I just want to make sure para alam ko what to do. will be travelling with kids kasi. Magkuha ba ako or what. Would really appreciate your reply. Thanks a lot.

Thanks for sharing, Carlos!

Wow, that was too close!

Since na-approve po visa ko with the help of Yoshke, I’m here po to return the favor at tumulong din sa mga visa applicants na nagbabasa sa blog niya.

I just want to share to following information and I hope makatulong ‘to sa inyo.

Para po sa mga nagtatanong kung ano po ‘yong isasagot sa mga question na ganito at ganyan sa online application… If you’re confused po sa mga questions, meron pong question mark (?) located beside of every question, click niyo lang po ‘yon at andoon po ang examples and explanation kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng tanong na ‘yon.

Kapag nagkamali po kayo sa sagot niyo, punta lang po kayo sa Update Details and fill up niyo po ‘yong Form 1023 – Notification of Incorrect Answers.

May question pala doon under Other names / spellings – Is this applicant currently, or have they ever been known by any other names? If you are not annulled yet and still married like me, and you’re using the surname of your husband doon sa Passport mo, the answer po would be ‘YES’ kasi magkaiba po surname mo doon sa Birth Certificate at Passport mo.

The payment po is $141.85 per applicant. You can pay po using your BDO Credit Card. Nabasa ko kasi dati sa isang blog na hindi daw pwedeng gamitin ang BDO Credit Card, pero I tried po and okay naman siya, it worked.

Para naman sa mga nagtatanong kung kelangan bang mag-undergo ng Health Assessment after lodging your application, malalaman niyo po kaagad after paying and submitting your application. Nakalagay po doon sa portion na Health Assessment doon sa ImmiAccount. Kapag ni-require kayo ng Health Examination, print niyo lang po ‘yong Referral Letter, nakalagay doon ‘yong Client Personal Details, Client Identity Details and Client Visa Details, andoon din po ‘yong HAP ID niyo. Sa Nationwide Health Systems – For Permanent Visa, you’ll have to pay Php7,750 and Php7,050 naman for Temporary Visa. You can book an appointment online, pay po via BDO then e-mail them the Deposit Slip. Pwede rin po ang walk-in. In my case, nag-book po ako ng appointment online kasi I anticipated na baka maraming magpapamedical. Sa NHS Baguio ako nagpa-medical and priority nila ‘yong mga naka-book online. Upon arrival doon sa NHS, ipakita niyo lang po ‘yong deposit slip and the referral letter. Provide din po kayo ng scanned or photocopy of your Passport Bio Page. Bring your passport po kasi everyone po doon sa clinic ay titingnan ‘yong passport before having each test. For Temporary Visa, ‘yong mga test na gagawin are: Urinalysis, X-ray, Physical Exam, Vision Testing, they’ll also get your Height and Weight. Wala pong Blood Test, so fasting po is not required. You can eat po bago kayo pumunta sa Clinic. Merong Form doon sa NHS na i-fifill-up, you can also download po doon sa website nila. I also advise you to arrive there early kasi marami po silang clients, especially po during Mondays and Tuesdays, pero smooth naman ‘yong processing.

Processing of your application would only take effect po once the required health examinations have been completed at na-submit na ‘yong results sa Embassy. Embassy would also inform you if additional health examination is required. Submission of the Medical Test Results to the Embassy would be up to 10 days depending if they’re busy or not. NHS will send you an e-mail if they already forwarded the results to the Embassy. Be patient po.

The more documents you submit, the more chances po na ma-approve visa niyo. Provide po kayo ng Cover Letter to support your claim, it’s not required but it’s very helpful since wala pong interview na mangyayari. Explain niyo po doon lahat ng alam niyong makakatulong sa application niyo.

Lastly, take your time po, huwag madaliin ‘yong application kasi kapag minadali, may chance na magkamali ka sa mga isasagot mo doon sa mga questions. I-review niyo po ‘yong mga sagot niyo before submitting your application para no need na pong mag-update ng details. Pero just in case na may nagbago sa mga details niyo, just update them immediately para less hassle.

BE HONEST po in answering all the questions. If you’re a newly applicant po and may plan kayo to move to Australia in the future, mas maganda po na i-disclose niyo po lahat ng dapat na i-disclose (like me that I had TB when I was younger) para hindi na kayo magkaka-problema sa next na application niyo. I know that some of you are hesitant to ask Yoshke about that kasi baka i-judge kayo ng ibang readers. I’d been there po. But my boyfriend and I both know that the best way is to tell the truth para hindi kami magkaproblema sa next na application ko and I’m proud to say that we did the right thing po. Wala namang problema ‘yon kasi po curable po ang TB, for as long as nag-take po kayo ng medication, hindi po magkakaproblema ang Medical Examination niyo. But before I lodged my application, I went to the Doctor na nag-diagnose sa akin na may TB ako then I asked him to provide a Medical Certificate, nakalagay doon kung kelan ako na-diagnose na may TB and kung ilang months ako nag-take ng medication. A scanned copy of that Medical Certificate was submitted sa Panel Clinic (NHS). I’ve also attached it to my application including ‘yong latest Chest X-ray result ko.

One more thing, after submitting your application, download and print a copy of it para may reference kayo sa next na application niyo. AND ALSO, make sure to clear the history of your laptop or computer after niyong na-submit para iwas po sa mga scammer especially kasi gumamit tayo ng credit or debit card in paying our application (I’ve read this doon mismo sa Terms & Conditions doon sa Home Affairs).

Goodluck po sa inyong lahat! Enjoy the Land Down Under!

Hi, thank you for sharing us this information. But I just would like to know where did you attach your x-ray and your medical certificate?

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this, Issa!

What would you consider as the usual rate of round trip flights for the MNL-SYD route? Is below 15k a total score or is 20k a standard? I’m planning to get a visa first before booking.. I think it’s better because filghts are not cheap at all

Acceptable ba ang BPI Debit card? Kung wala Kangcredit card pano yun? Pwede ba gamitin yung creDit card ng sponsor mo? Thanks

Yep, get a visa first.

If one-way and including taxes, I think below 15K is already a good deal. But if roundtrip, it’s a steal!

Is it okay to sponsor a friend or dapat family related once mag i-sponsor?

does anybody here applied online last october 25 na narecived na yung visa? we applied as a group online and received pa din yung status. hindi kaya natabunan na yung sa amin.. haays

Hi Inquire ko lang po me and my girlfriend is planing to take a trip to Sydney next year, can we process both our visa application using one immiaccount? Each of us will fund our own trip, how soon can we apply for visa application? we plan to take the trip on June 2020

Hi Bonjs, di ko alam kung okay lang na one immiaccount lang kung hindi family. :S

Thank you for this helpful blog. I will be visiting Austalia soon and I will finance my own trip, however, the accommodations will be at my partner’s mom and grandparents who are aus citizens. Two separate houses . Do I need to submit a document/proof regarding this? Please help. Thanks

Hi Jackie, di ko po masagot kasi di ko pa po naranasan yung mag-apply na may kakilalang pagse-stayan. :S

Hello Jackie, same tayo ng instance. I financed my trip, but my boyfriend (aus citizen) provided for my accommodation. I just explained that sa cover letter, plus I asked him to send me a letter addressed to the embassy confirming that he invited me to go to Australia, and that I’ll be staying with him. Ayun lang, no official documents needed :)

hi po, the same situation I am in right now, I’ll be paying my trip but the accommodation will be shouldered by my Aussie boyfriend. Aside from the cover letter and invitation letter do I still need to send pictures of us together?? Will the immigration officer questions our relationship if I cannot provide any photos?

hello can i use my paypal account to show that i have enough funds to shoulder my traveling expenses? im currently unemployed now but im confident i have enough money i dont have bank savings account

Hi Jayvee, I have no idea coz I haven’t done it.

I know a friend who submitted copies of statements and invoices from PayPal pero for a Schengen visa.

do i also need to have health insurance? in philippines and in australia? im planning to stay for a month

Hi Jayvee, I don’t know if required yun for 1 month na stay.

You’ll know when you start your application kasi lalabas sya sa list of requirements.

Hi My friend applied for a tourist visa She complied with all the requirements and we followed your instructions to the letter- however her application was denied – reason was the officer could not find sufficient evidence that she will not seek employment in Australia despite the fact that the COE, payslips and ITR were submitted- the decision noted the amount of income filed had a huge discrepancy in amount vs the income stated in the COE – but in the payslips it was broken down into taxable income and allowances (which are not taxed). The next step is to re apply and to submit additional documents – mainly the bank statement to prove that the stated salary in the payslips and COE are actually deposited in the payroll account. Along with the bank statement which certifies the account balance should the transaction history also be included? These details show the payroll amounts deposited tally with the issued payslips. Appreciate your help – thank you.

So in the first application, only the bank certificate was submitted? And not the bank statement (with transaction history)?

If so, then yes, I suggest submitting the bank statement (the one with transaction history) when you reapply. I’d also probably write an explanation letter addressing the previous officer’s reason for denial to clear things up.

Hi, I’ll be paying my trip but the accommodation will be shouldered by my Aussie boyfriend. Aside from the cover letter and invitation letter do I still need to send pictures of us together?? Will the immigration officer questions our relationship if I cannot provide any photos?

YOSHKE at mga ibang nag fofollow ng post na ito.

Sir/Ma’am…pAKIsagot naman po sa may kaalaman about dito sa concern ko.

Nai submit ko na po lahat ng kinakailangan na mga documento ngayon lang (12.30.19). But , there is a requirement to provide personal identifiers (BIOMETRICS) po. Hindi ko po alam paano to e cocomply at saan ko namn to gagawin. Im currently teaching po here in Singapore. PLEASEEEEEEE HELP ME PO.

I’m not familiar po sa biometric process kapag sa Singapore. Hopefully may ibang readers na makasagot.

Or you can post it on our Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepoortraveler/

My family and relatives plan on attending my cousin’s wedding in Sydney this July. My uncle has offered to accommodate the whole family in his house during our stay. Do you think it would be best if we disclose this information, and if so, will we be needing additional documents from my uncle to prove this?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Christine, I haven’t tried applying po kasi as someone na sponsored ng relative kaya hindi ko po masagot yung question nyo po.

Hi Yoshke, Mag ask lang ako. I filed a form 1023 because I incorrectly answered NO in the question “Does the applicant have any members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizensor Australian permanent residents?”.

So I corrected it since I have two kids and I honestly misunderstood the question. Can my visa still be granted? I am a bit worried.

Di ko alam. :S

Pero I think possible pa rin naman yun!

Happy New Year! Is there a different application for retired Senior Citizen?

Hi Florence,

My mom is a senior citizen. I don’t think there is a separate application for them. We followed the same steps for her application.

they’ll just ask for the relative’s details, contact, address, status, etc. i didnt provide my sister’s financial capcity since she is not going to sponsor me and i got approved. thanks for the sharing us!

This is pertaining to the Australian visa application that i have done for my child. She is 18 months old. I have written her form 54 but not sure if i have to sign as a parent on the form.

Please help if i need to sign on her behalf or get a finger impression like they do while issuing the passport.

Thanks, Sahil

Unfortunately, I have no idea. I tried searching the embassy’s website and found nothing about it. There is a travel agency website that states that it needs signatures of parents + thumb impression but I don’t know how reliable they are, so I have nothing.

Hi Yoshke! I just received my in-laws grant letter today! I applied last January 02. Thank you and thanks to your blog! You’re a great help! This’ll be their first trip out of the country :)

Congrats. Parang medyo matagal yung release nila lately ah.

Saan kayo sa Australia punta?

Sydney! Tinry ko pa din kahit wala ng 6mos kami nagapply. Nagsumbit ako jan 2 tapos ang travel date nila is march. Hehe. Granted pa din so super thank you!

Kaso may additional akong tanong. Hehe. Yung friend na pupuntahan nila dun kasi nagtatanong kung hindi daw ba ipapadala sa embassy yung mga passports para matatakan, e I’ve read tons na they don’t do stamping kasi yung grant letter na lang naman yung ipapakita diba?

Iniinsist nya na yung mga kamaganak nya daw kasi ganun ang ginagawa tho di din sya sure kung nagbago na ng policy.

Now my question is, grant letter is enough naman na right? Since hindi naman sya inaattach sa passport talaga. Hindi naman siguro sila makukwestyon sa immigration? Thank you!

You mean, dun sa Immigration check upon entry?

Yep, yung Grant Letter lang. Actually, minsan di rin nila chinecheck yung letter kasi nakikita nila sa system nila sa computer. Pero make sure na dalhin pa rin. Pero yeah, yun lang (and syempre yung return ticket, in case they ask).

First time in applying a visa for Australia. Tho I currently have US visa, previously had visas from Canada, South Korea and Japan, medyo kabado parin always pag new application hehe. I have some inquires lang regarding the questions in the application form. Altho sobrang thankful ako sa blog mo I read the other queries here in the comment section and yung iba nasagot naman hahaha. Just wanted to clarify some things din.

1. Travel Companions. For my boyfriend, is it ok if I put fiance? There is no “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” in the drop down choices. Nauna syang mag apply and he declared me as his fiancee. Alam ko pwede de facto pero di nya ata nakita. Huhu. 2. Does the applicant have any members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents? I was going to put my dad since I am just going with my boyfriend and mom. Pero understanding ko, parents are not included? So no need to declare? 3. Does the applicant know the dates of entry for each occasion after first entry to Australia? Planning to go back in Australia this time with my dad at the end of the year, can I say I don’t know yet what dates. Or will it affect my application. Crossing my fingers to be granted a multiple entry for TV. Sabi mo it’s just safe to just say NO nalang? 4. Significant dates. We want to celebrate the birthday of my boyfriend there aside from sightseeing, vacation and visiting his sister, can I state it or I just leave it blank? 5. Relatives, friends or contacts in Australia. Will visit the sister of my boyfriend and she is an Australian citizen already, should I list her here and ask for invitation letter? Or ok lang kahit no letter na from her?

Thank you so much in advance. You are very helpful and accommodating.

Hi Laurabelle,

Thanks for your comment. I’ll try to answer to the best of my knowledge. Wuw.

1. Ay di ko alam. A part of me thinks na fiance na lang din para consistent.

2. Yung understanding ko rin, dapat NO ang sagot sa case mo. Kasi spouse/partner and dependent children lang yung nasa definition nila.

3. For me, if you don’t know the dates yet or if you have no concrete plans yet and since matagal pa yung next trip mo, best to apply for single na lang muna. Better be granted a single entry visa than risk getting rejected. That’s just me, though. Anyway, when they see that you’re qualified for ME, they can still grant ME kahit na single yung inapply.

4. Yeah, I think declaring na birthday nya would help because it solidifies your purpose of travel.

5. Will you be staying with her or meet up lang?

Re query number 5. We will be meeting up with her :)

If ako nasa shoes mo, di ko na lang imention yun since di ka naman mag-stay sa kanya and di ka naman nya iso-sponsor. It will just complicate things. Di ko alam if that’s good advice, haha, but that’s what I would do. Pero ako lang yan.

Another question dun sa family composition do I need to list yung fiance since fiance na nga ilalagay ko dun sa partner ko. Or if married lang yun?

Thank you so much for this very detailed post on Australian tourist visa application. I read it diligently.

Just to share that we lodged our group application last Jan. 12, 2020, and we received our tourist visas today, Jan. 29, 2020, 1 year multiple entry. We will be travelling in Feb. 2020.

Travelers are me and my husband (strong travel history) and my parents. My parents have travelled to SG, Malaysia, and Japan. My dad is retired and he does not have financial documents. Under his evidence of financial capacity, we uploaded a letter of support from me and my mom, and our own documents (COE, ITR, Bank Cert).

All documents we submitted are NOT notarized.

Thanks for sharing, Jie! Very helpful!

Me & my husband together with my niece_15 yrs old – minor is applying for a australian tourist visa. I have the following questions. Hope you can help with it.

1. Parent of the child, who is working in the Philippines, will be the one to support the travel of the child in Australia; at same time, my sister and brother-in-law will shoulder the child’s food, accommodation and airfare. Would that be possible? Me & my husband will be her companion.

2. What form will I fill-out for the minor since I am assisting her to fill-out form 1419, is it form 956 or 95A? I am the child’s aunt who will be her companion to travel.

3. In one of the questions in form 1419 #41 regarding who will support for your travel. My niece will be supported by her parents at the same time aunt & uncle in australia will shoulder her accommodation, food & airfare. Will i place her aunt that she will also support the child?

4. In Part N of form 1419 #51. Do i need to sign here – biometric declaration & consent? I am applying visa in the philippines

I’m not the right person to ask because I haven’t tried applying with a minor.

But I’m a bit confused. When you say that food, accommodations, and airfare will be shouldered by “aunt and uncle in Australia,” you’re referring to your sister and brother-in-law who live there? If so, they might question why the minor is applying for a visa under Tourist stream when there is a Sponsored Family Stream for sponsored applicants.

Hello Yoske,

3 months po ba yung minimum granted days of stay ang binibigay ng AUS government kahit youll be staying just for a week?

Re: Cover letter. My husband ( our joint savings account) will be sponsoring me for our trip. I am pertaining him to be my sponsor because i recently resigned from my job. Do i still need to submit a separate cover letter stating that he will shoulder all our expenses for our trip or just one cover letter is enough for both of us?

Hi Charlie,

In my case, when I applied with my mother and I was the sponsor, I just made one cover letter written by me (the sponsor). :)

Hi Yoske! Where can i upload our Travel Insurance? TIA

Sa case ko merong OTHER DOCUMENTS na field. Pwede dun iupload.

Hi, I applied for Tourist visa subclass 600 but got a refusal letter today. However, I don’t understand the refusal reason it states “The applicant did not satisfy the provisions of the Migration Regulations 1994” I tried searching that but its freakin long and it has clusters. Please help me, what do I need to do to get an approved visa?

Another grateful traveller here for this blog of yours! This blog was such a huge help. And also, thanks for answering every comments. I always visit this blog from time to time while i was waiting for my visa application grant to check if there are same cases like mine. Reading the testimonies of those who got their visa granted gave me higher hopes on having my application being approved.

I lodged mine on January 19, 2020 and i got the grant notice on Feb 4, multiple entries for 1 year. I have submitted 28 docs which include the following: – passport stamped pages – bank certs with statement of acct. – Certificate of employment with compensation – Leave approval – Travel Authority (from the Head of Govt Agency) – ITR (2018) – 5-day itinerary – Room reservation voucher from Agoda

PS. I only have a total of Aud$ 4,000 in those 3 bank accts which got me a bit worried so, instead of submitting an 8-day stay itinerary (which i really planned to) i just submitted 5-day stay. I didnt declare that i know people there, though i’ll be meeting some friends there. Amd yes, they granted me multiple entries.

This updated blog is really a huge help. Thanks for keeping it updated Yoshke! I will be referring again to this blog for my next escapades! Til next time!

Best regards and more travels!

Yay, congratulations, Jin!

And thanks for taking the time to share this. Hopefully, this will help other readers!

If you’re visiting Melbourne, check out: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2019/07/melbourne-travel-guide-itinerary/

we are in the process of applying OZ visa po as family, yung visa fee po ba is individaul pay or the AUD145 will cover the whole family?

I’d like to ask how many months did you re-apply for tourist visa after your current visa has expired? Thanks :)

Individual.

Hello Sir Yoshke!

Thanks for your reply. It is of great help.

Sir, I have another question. In one of the attachment, they are asking for a personal bank statement/certificate. Me and my husband have no separate bank account. Is it ok to submit a joint account?

Another thing, in my niece tourist visa application, i did not see in the recommended attachments the evidence to return where we will submit the certificate of enrollment. Where will I attached it?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I submitted a joint account a couple of times before. :)

For the certificate of enrollment, on your uploads page, is there a section for ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS? Last time I applied, they have that section for documents that you want to submit but don’t fall under other sections.

Thanks much for your help Sir. God bless po:-)

First and foremost, your blog has been very helpful when we applied for our AUS Visa and traveled last June 2019. So we would like to say thank you.

Now, we have some concerns we hope you could answer for us. Our current Visa is about to expire this FIRST week of June 2020. But, we have a scheduled trip from May 2020 to the LAST week of June 2020. The schedule is unfortunately not flexible and we should be there during those dates.

What is the best thing should we do? Is it possible to renew the Visa before it expires? Do we have an option to extend our current Visa?

Thank you for your help.

Hi Jeff, you mean ‘yung first of week of June, yun ‘yung nasa MUST NOT ARRIVE AFTER na field?

Yes po, Yung nasa Visa Grant Letter is… MUST NOT ARRIVE AFTER: June 03, 2020.

Yung planned uwi po sana namin from Australia to Manila is around LAST week of June pa.

Ang pagkaintindi ko dyan, pwede pa rin yan. Basta you should arrive in Australia before June 3. Then you can stay up to 3 months pa rin kahit May ka pa pumasok sa Australia. If you arrive in May, you can still stay until August.

Itawag mo na lang din sa kanila to be sure.

Based from my research from other forums. Yun din ang sabi. I just wanted to know if may experience po kayo with that.

Who do I have to call to be sure? Australian Embassy Manila? Thanks po

Hey, I would like ask about the form 54. It only has 3 rows for the brother/sister, but I have 4 siblings, what should I do? Please help! Thanks :)

We are applying as a group (friends) under 1 immi account. When I lodge the application, Do we use 1 contact email who owns the immi account or do we need to put our own individual email addresses on each application?

Pa help naman po :) applying for tourist visa. i haven’t traveled out of the country ever since. Any idea how do we go about this? i just need like tips ano ilalagay sa letter. thank you in advance!

I have an existing Australian Visa which will expire on April 22 (granted last year, multiple entry valid for 1 year) but I plan to go back to Sydney by May 1 to celebrate my anniversary with the bf (who is temporarily assigned there for work).

Question/s: 1. Can I apply for a new visa even before my old visa expires? Want to submit all the requirements ASAP but I fear that if my new visa request will be approved, it will overlap with the old one (i.e date of grant of the new visa will be earlier than expiry date of the old one). But if I wait for the old visa to expire first then apply, the schedule is tight.

2. Should I cancel my old visa first?

Can my bf sponsor my trip?

Hello, I hve question regarding form 54. Who can sign the form as my witness ?

When my mother applied in 2019, she had one of her sons to sign the form as her witness.

Follow up question on Form 54. We are applying as a family, do we each fill out Form 54?

I submitted Form 54 individually just to be sure.

Same as this post: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2016/06/successfully-get-australian-visa-online-requirements-steps-filipino-tourists/#comment-71963

========== On this website, it says “ Completed Form 54 Family Composition completed (only one form required when family applying together)”

https://png.embassy.gov.au/files/pmsb/130925%20-Subclass%20600%20Checklist.pdf

Thanks for sharing the checklist! Aaah so per family pala. Pero individually ung ginawa ko haha.

Hi. I applied for my 5th Australian visa on Feb. 28’2022 and was granted in 7 days. I applied for my wife’s 4th time visa on Mar. 3, 2022. Its been 2 months now, no notice yet. A reply was emailed to me saying, “received.”Should i just patiently wait or should i apply again for her? We plan to visit our children in August

Hi Gerardo! Whoa, 2 months is too long. The status of your wife’s application on the IMMI account dashboard, is it still marked RECEIVED? If so, what’s the estimated processing time indicated?

Hello, I’ve been denied of a Canadian Tourist Visa last 2017. Should I declare it in the question of “Has the applicant ever had a visa for Australia or any other country refused or cancelled?” Thank you

Anyone still waiting for tourist visa approval? I submitted my application last June 24 but still did not get a result.

Any update on your visa application? Thank you.

Me too. We submitter ours last July 29, 2022 and there’s no update since then.

Hi! Did you receive instructions for biometrics? Wala kasi sa amin, I thought all foreign applicants are required na starting last April.

No we did not receive email/instructions regarding biometrics. My friend got his Visa already. But I am still waiting for my visa. No update yet. We submitted at the same time last June 29, 2022. Over 1 month now and I got no update :(. Still waiting :)

Hi, any luck? Was your friend required to submit biometrics? We still did not get our visas :(

No update on my visa. Patiently waiting but I am thinking of submitting complaint form end of the month. Two months is way too long. The global visa processing time is only 37 days for the visa to be finalized. My friend did not receive any notification/email regarding biometrics. Hoping for the best!

Same here! We cannot finalize travel plans and flight fares are getting expensive :(

Hello! What if I will be paying for my trip but I would be staying at a cousin’s house. What do you suggest I submit? Thank you!

Also, have you heard anyone who applied for a visitor’s visa but working on a contractual status? thank you!

Ay, di ko po alam kapag ganun.

How can i pay through my ImmiAccount the Online Australian Visa Application Fee using my credit card?

The TRAVEL DOCUMENT attachment section reads like this: Provide evidence of your travel document. This may include a certified copy of the personal particulars/photo (bio-data) page. This is the page of the passport which shows the name and date of birth, passport number, issue and expiry date, and photograph of the holder.

Do we really need to have the scanned copy/ photocopy of the passport photo page get certified? If so, where do we get this certified?

Hi Ms. Marvel, I just uploaded a copy of the passport bio page. I never had it certified. Not sure if that’s right, but I was granted a visa naman each time.

Hello. Just found out that there was an error with my Dad’s death certificate (error with his mom’s name) and we’re already planning to file for my mom’s tourist visa this November 2022 (My Dad’s death will be the main reason as to why she’ll go to Australia – for vacation.) Would that affect her tourist visa application?

Hi! I don’t know for sure, but I think it’s not likely to affect the application, especially if it’s just a minor error.

Hi, given your visa’s expiry date, for example “Must not arrive after December 31”, and your multiple-entry visa allows you to stay for 3 months at a time, can you enter Australia on December 31 and stay for another 3 months?

Hi Sam, yes, that’s how I interpret that. I could be wrong, but in my AU visa, the length of stay field indicates “3 month(s) from the date of EACH arrival”, so that’s how I would take it.

Hello, I’m a Filipino national, currently living and working in Thailand, I would like to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa, is it possible to apply via Immi Account? or do I need to go directly to Embassy in Thailand? Looking forward to your response, Thank you.

Hi Olga. I’m not sure, but I think it’s possible.

Hi, May I know if the entry and exit stamp for the travel history needs to be certified true copy. If yes, where should we go to get it certified. Applying for Business stream subclass 600

Hi Jonalyn, I didn’t have mine certified.

Hi po. Need help po pls.. I’m applying for Visitor Visa for me and my mom. I’m stuck on this question po: Does the applicant have any members of their family unit not travelling to Australia who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents? As for me, the answer’s no since I’m single pero ang mama ko po is matagal ng separated sa father ko. Can I just select “no” din po or need pa rin i-declare ang spouse since di naman sila annulled? And isasama pa rin po ba father ko sa form-54 (family composition)? Thank you.

Hi Zyra, not sure but I think she still needs to declare it.

May I ask please if e-signature is acceptable for 956A? Applying for my son. Thank you

Hi! I used e-signature when I applied for my mom, and didn’t encounter any issues. So I guess it’s okay.

Hi. Saan po i-atttach ang School Certificate and School ID? Thanks

Hi, in which part of the online application will I need to upload a passport sized photo? I think I may have missed it while navigating. Thank you!

Hello Yoshke! Thank you for this very detailed info on filling out the visa application. It helped me a lot! It took 9 days for my application to be finalised- coz I had trouble fixing my schedule for biometrics. But thank God- my husband & I received the grant yesterday. Continue blogging to share with us your experiences and learnings. Stay healthy and safe. God bless you all!

Hello! Pwede po bang magwalk in lang for biometrics or need ng appointment? Wala kasing nakalagay sa letter san pwede magpaappointment if ever. Also, icocollect po ba nila ung passport or iiwan sa kanila during biometrics process? Ang worry ko kasi meron din akong pending NZ visa application and anytime pwede na lumabas ung visa ko kasi mas nauna ko sya applyan.

Yay! Congrats on your AU visa! Enjoy Oz!

I would like to ask where in the online application form for Australian tourist visa will the passport size picture be attached

I am returning to AU for a tourist visit and I have a multiple entry visa grant. I just want to know if I still need to submit/prepare any requirements to show the immigration for both PH & AU aside from the Visa Grant itself?

For PH immigration, yep. Most likely, they will ask pa rin the usual stuff like return ticket, hotel booking, etc.

Hi! I plan to go to Melbourne in June/July 2024 to visit a friend. A friend whose I met online and we haven’t met personally yet. Is it ok if I put on my form that I’m going to Melbourne on holiday from work and because I’m going to visit my friend? I’m going to pay for all my trip.

I hope this is still an active post. Very helpful but I just want to ask – for my son’s visa application (he’s 14) can I indicate my email address as the contact detail? If so, do I still need to indicate that he is authorizing me (another person) to receive communications in his behalf and have him sign the authorization form? Thanks!

I apply australia tourist visa got REJECTED 3times. I have tried to add the information that they need. But they seems dont give a damn about it and refuse 3times. Mine flight ticket cant be refund. So the visa fee too. Please noted THAT IS NOT EASY at all get the australia visa.

Im getting this error message, Based on the passport details, is not eligible to apply using this online service. Ensure the passport details have been entered exactly as they display in the passport. The application will not be able to continue. Further information about eligibility is available on our website. I am a PH passport holder and entered the right passport information. Help please

Hi Yosh! I got it working. I was typing my passport # wrong thats why. After submitting the application, minutes i got a biometrics request. Thank you for all your inputs!!!

Hi, do they keep your passport when you go for biometrics? I have an upcoming international travel and am planning to do biometrics 2 days before my international trip.

Hi! If travelling solo po, what should I put sa “travel companion” na part?

Hi, may I know how to add pages to Form 54? We are a big family so one page is not enough. It’s indicated kasi in the form to put ALL family members living in your home country and abroad. Or is Form 54 required? Your blog is very helpful and informative. thanks much. Hope you can still reply. :)

Thank you for this very informative topic. I used your post as guide. I created an Immi account and lodged application for me and my family. After submission, I received an acknowlegement message that our application was received and we needed to make a schedule for biometrics taking. We had ours scheduled in the evening at 7:30 pm. Got our visas when we woke up the next day. Thank you very much.

Congrats, Miss T! Enjoy Australia!

H I’m currently applying for a Tourist Visa to AU and sa attachments, they’re asking for proof of travel history pero never pa naman po ako nagtravel. What to do? Please advise. Thanks.

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and dint have any as i haven't travelled earlier. What should i do

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They are talking about your previous travel history to anywhere.

But if you have no travel history, just ignore it. Your passport number will have your travel history on it if you have any. They are just checking that your travel history doesn’t raise and red flags such as if you’ve travelled to the Middle East or something.

What nationality is your passport though? Do you qualify for an ETA 601 or an eVisitor 651? The 600 is generally for longer visits greater than 3 months, can take longer to process and often has more scrutiny than a visa for a shorter visit for tourism purposes. The official website for visas is below and is the best place to start your visa search.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder

If you have never travelled before then you can ignore this section.

Thanks for your reply.That was helpful.

Didn't check those visvas . ..will go through.

If you just tell us the nationality of your passport, we can tell you the best and cheapest option.

OP just let me know they have an Indian passport so the 600 is their only option.

Get your visa Sai before you book your travel.

Thanks mate for the reply. It was helpful

I don't think so you won't be able to submit the application. This is in the section required not recommended they're looking for something I don't know what but I cannot submit this application because it's coming up as incomplete just saying.

@ Anthony S, if you have never travelled previously, have you tried typing "Have never travelled outside [your home country] before" ?

Sometimes with that kind of form which requires a field to be filled in it will accept whatever you type into the field.

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US citizens can travel to many countries visa-free, but Australia isn't one of them. If you're thinking about traveling to Australia, you'll need to plan ahead and obtain valid travel documentation. Here's what you need to know before traveling to Australia as a US citizen with a US passport.

What Visa Do I Need?

The Australian government makes it easy to determine the visa you need with its Visa Finder website . This website asks three questions, the first of which is about the purpose of your trip (think: vacation, visiting relations, attending an event, doing business and seeking medical treatment, among others):

The next question asks the country of your passport:

And the final question asks how long you'd like to stay in Australia — either less than or more than three months.

Most travelers from the US will likely be eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601) — also called an ETA — as I was for my most recent month-long trip.

This is because an ETA is available to US citizens visiting Australia for three months for reasons that fit into the following categories:

• Holiday or vacation
• Visit to see friends or family
• Select business activities such as general business or employment inquiries; investigate, negotiate, sign or review a business contract; or attend a conference, trade fair or seminar

Since most US citizens traveling to Australia will be traveling for one of these reasons (and, as a result, are eligible to apply for an ETA) I'll focus on ETAs available to US citizens with a US passport.

What Are the Requirements?

To apply for an ETA, you must:

• Have a valid passport from an eligible country (including the US).
• Apply while outside Australia.
• Wish to stay no longer than three months at a time (you must not study for more than three months, for example).
• Be free from tuberculosis.
• Not have any criminal convictions for which you have been sentenced for a total combined period of 12 months or more, whether or not you served the sentence(s).
• Have paid back any debt — of either yourself or your family — or arranged to pay back any debt to the Australian government.

How Much Does It Cost to Apply Online?

The ETA is free, but there is an online application service charge of 20 Australian dollars (about $14) per applicant. As US passport holders -- along with seven other nationalities -- must apply online, there's no escaping the online application service charge. The fees for my recent ETA applications coded as "Bills and Utilities" on my Chase Sapphire Reserve statement, so don't expect the fee to code as "Travel."

How Long Does It Take?

The Australian government says "processing time for this visa is not available" and that the visa may take longer to process if:

• You don't fill it out correctly
• It takes the Australian government additional time to verify your information

Most ETA applications are approved immediately, and those that need additional processing are usually handled within 24 hours. This being said, the Australian government recommends travelers get an approved ETA before booking any nonrefundable travel. Once an ETA is granted, it is valid for one year and allows multiple entries up to three months each.

How Do I Apply?

The online ETA application takes about five minutes to complete. To start an application, click "Apply for an ETA."

Step 1 : Select whether you need a Tourist ETA or a Business Visitor ETA, and certify that you are currently located outside Australia.

Step 2 : Enter your personal details, whether you have an alias, answer a question about your criminal record and enter your passport information.

Step 3 : Enter your address, phone number and email. Select whether you wish to receive communications by SMS and declare whether you hold any passports issued by other countries.

Step 4 : Confirm your information.

Step 5 : Pay the online service charge of 20 Australian dollars (about $14) using a credit card.

How Do I Check My Status?

Once you have submitted an online ETA application, you'll receive a response. The response may:

• Notify you that your ETA has been granted.
• Advise you that your application has been referred for further assessment. You can then check the status of your application after 12 hours by logging back into the ETA system and selecting the option "Check an ETA."
• Advise you to contact the nearest Australian visa office to make a new application.

My response came immediately in an email titled, "ETA Application for Australia [CLIENT-IN-CONFIDENCE] (PROD)" that confirmed my application had "been successful," my payment had been received, that I was now the proud holder of a "valid ETA for Australia" and that my ETA had been linked to my passport, so no additional documents would be required during the travel process.

What Do I Need to Print Before Travel?

Nothing. When your ETA is linked to your passport, it becomes available to both airline representatives as well as Australian immigration authorities. So, there's no need to print your confirmation once your ETA has been granted.

Other Questions

If you have other questions about ETAs, or other types of Australian visas, take a look at the Australian government's Visa Finder website . Questions such as how to combine multiple visa types if the purpose of your trip changes and what to do if you get a new passport are covered on the website.

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Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Step-by-Step Guide

Visa application, processing, and getting are quite hustling for many people. But without a visa, you can hardly cross the border of other countries. And if you’re planning to visit Australia, then you can’t skip the visa processing.

Though Australia is pretty strict about visas, it doesn’t mean it is very hard to get an Australian visitor visa . Even I would say the Australian visa processing is much easier than any other country as the whole process takes place online. 

So, you can apply from your home. All you need is a phone or computer and a strong internet connection.

If you’re a first-time traveller and you intend to visit Australia as a genuine visitor, you should apply for an Australian visitor visa (subclass 600) . Also, if your Australian ETA (601) been refused and asked to apply Subclass 600 instead subclass 601 the follow this article.

Here in this article, I will give you a step-by-step guideline of how to apply for a visitor visa and some DOs and DON’Ts that you should follow if you don’t want your visa to be denied.

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Understanding Australia visitor visa Subclass 600

What is australian visitor visa (subclass 600).

An Australian visitor visa (Subclass 600) is a short time visit visa that will allow you to enter Australia for less than three months. This visa allows you to enter and stay in Australia for an allotted amount of time, with you being responsible for abiding by the rules and regulations associated with it.

Visitor visa (Subclass 600) has nearly six streams, but the two main streams are the Tourist stream and the Business stream . The visa validation, cost, and time processing depend on these streams.

Tourist Stream

Travellers looking to visit Australia should apply for a tourist stream visa. This visa is typically used by visitors who are going to Australia for leisure, medical treatment, visiting family or friends, and even completing short-term study or training activities lasting less than 3 months.

Business Stream

The Business Visitor Stream visa is for those travelling to Australia for business-related activities, such as attending a conference, training or seminars. Non-work-related activities such as networking and making sales enquiries are also allowed. It is important to note that this visa does not allow recipients to provide their services in the country while they are here.

Requirements for Australian visitor visa

Here I have listed some required and recommended information and documents that you may need to apply for the Australian visitor visa.

1. Online application form

Applying for a visa to enter, travel and stay in Australia just got simpler. Those looking to apply now can go online to complete the entire process, making it that much faster and more convenient! So, you can apply for your visa at your home without any hustle.

You have to fill up a 19-page application form that you will get after creating an ImmiAccount on the official immigration website of the Australian government. Get more details about the application form in the “how to apply for an Australian visitor visa (subclass 600) online” below.

2. A Valid Passport

When applying for an Australian visa, it is necessary to provide a valid passport as part of the application documentation. This is essential for the Australian government to consider and process visa requests. You have to scan your passport and then attach the file with the application form. The scanned copy should be clear and transparent. Otherwise, your visa can be rejected.

3. Recent passport size photos

As you have to provide all information through an online process, you must submit a soft copy of every document, including your photo and passport. You must attach a coloured passport-size photo to the required section of your application form. The photo must be clear and vivid.

4. National identity cards (if Have)

National identity cards are not mandatory for all applicants. But if you have, you must submit it. And if you’re under 18 and you don’t have your national identity card, then you can provide your birth certificate or other documents as evidence of your identity.

5. Proof of financial status

Proof of financial status is crucial for an Australian visitor visa, proving that you have enough funds in your bank account to support your stay and leave in Australia. To prove your financial status and you have enough funds, you need the following documents:

Your bank statement of at least three months period (if you’re carrying your trip expense).  Tax Return Your pay slips. Term deposits Audited accounts Credit card statement (if have)

Note: If someone is sponsoring your Australia trip, you may have to apply for a Sponsored family stream visa. Usually, your family member can sponsor your trip under this visa who has Australian citizenship or permanent resident, and your sponsor might be asked to pay a security bond.

6. travel itineries

A travel itinerary is a very important information that you must attach to your application form. In this travel itinerary, you have to include your day-to-day plans like places to visit and things to do during your vacation. And also mention the date, time, and your accommodation. Here is a sample copy of the travel itinerary . You only can submit a pdf copy of your travel itinerary.

Note: Travel itinerary is mandatory ONLY for those you are applying for the Tourist stream .

7. A cover letter

A cover letter is surely optional, but it can help you to get the visa smoothly. Because the whole process of applying and getting the Austria visitor visa would be online, there is no interview where you can explain your travel plans and purpose.

So, it is better to submit a cover letter that will explain your travel reason and travel plans. But of course, your cover letter must support every information that you have already submitted for the visa application.

8. Travel health insurance

Travel health insurance is also optional, like the cover letter, but it helps a lot to get the visa, and at the same time, the insurance is helpful during your stay in Australia. For example, if you have a medical emergency during your stay or your flight has been cancelled, you will get immediate financial support from the insurance company. So, travel insurance is required for your own sake and the visa authority also gets assurance that you can carry any medical emergency if needed.

9. Proof of employment status

With your visa application, you also need to submit evidence of your employment status. 

For employee

• NOC or Non-Objection Certificate
• A letter that explains your role in the company
• Income tax document

For Self-Employed or business owners

• Business licence
• A finance sheet that explains profits and losses

For Students

• Students need to show their enrolment certificate of the particular school or university.
• A non-objection letter from the specific school or university.

10. Application Fees

If you’re applying from outside Australia, then the tourist stream will cost you AUD 190.00 . And the cost is also the same for a business stream visa. You can pay the visa fee through your credit card, debit card, UnionPay, PayPal, and BPAY.

11. Additional Information

A Flight itinerary that will show Australia entering and exiting dates. And without buying an actual flight ticket, you can reserve your roundtrip flight which is also refundable in case your visa gets rejected.

An invitation letter from your family or friends if you’re staying with them in Australia. The letter should state your relationship with them, the reason for your trip, and so on. 

Provide evidence of your previous travel (if you have). It may help you to get the visa smoothly.

A marriage license (if have) or a divorce certificate (if have).

Any property paper or house paper that you own in your home country.

Note: If any of this information is not in English, you’re highly recommended to translate them into English and then submit them.

Important Notes:

You don’t have to submit all the documents as some are required, and some are recommended. But it is better to submit as many as possible, which will increase the possibility of getting the visa. And remember your passport and photo are mandatory that you can’t skip. As you know, all your files have to be submitted through an online process. So, you have to make them either a jpg, PNG, BMP, or PDF file to submit. And no zip files or encrypted pdf files are acceptable. Don’t make your file size more than 5MB, as larger size files are not acceptable. If you have files that are bigger than 5MB, make sure you reduce the size and then upload them.

How to Apply for an Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Online?

Obtaining a visa to visit Australia is straightforward if you have the right information and documents. A simple guide can help make the process simpler and stress-free. Here I have explained how to apply for an Australian visitor visa in four easy steps. Also, you can watch my video in above.

1. Create an ImmiAccount

Creating an ImmiAccount is the most simple and crucial part of an Australian visitor visa application. Without having the ImmiAccount, you can’t get the application form, and you have to create it from immi.gov.au , which is the official immigration website of the Australian government.

Here you will get two steps to create the account. You need to fill up your family name, phone number, and, most importantly, an active email address at the first step. In comparison, the second step requires setting a password and some questions about you. Click here to create your ImmiAccount .

2. Fill up the application form

After registering for the ImmiAccount, you will receive an email to get access to the account. Now you just have to do the following steps.

First, log in to your account and click the “ New application ” option.  Then you have to choose the visa type. If you’re a genuine tourist, select the “ visitor ” option and then “ visitor visa (600) “. Now you have a 19-page application form which you must fill up carefully and correctly. Don’t give any wrong information that may cause your visa denial. 

In these three simple steps, you can accomplish your visitor visa application form. And in case you cannot fill up your application form right then, you can always save it and edit it later. Moreover, you don’t have to print the form. Just fill-up the form and submit it. But be sure you have given all the correct information before submitting it.

3. Attach relevant documents

At this point, you have to submit all the required and recommended documents that we have mentioned before. On your application dashboard, you will have an option where you can upload all your files. Make sure you submit as many files as possible and make them less than 5MB before submitting them.

Now it’s time to submit your application form and then receive an Application Receipt via email.

Note: Remember, after submitting your application form, you cannot edit it anymore. So do double check before submitting.

4. Pay the visa fees

Now the last step is payment. The tourist stream visa fee is AUD 190.00 , and you also need to pay it online through a Credit card, debit card, UnionPay, or PayPal. 

5. Make an Appointment for Biometrics

After submitting the application, create an account with VFS Global for biometric enrollment. You should have already received an email from Home Affairs regarding this, which includes an attachment stating the requirement to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) for the purposes of Section 40 of the Migration Act 1958 in relation to your Visitor (Tourist) (subclass 600) visa application.Please use your application number to schedule an appointment with VFS.

What is the Processing Time? 

No one can predict the visa processing time as it is based on circumstances and the age of application finalisation. My visa processing time took nearly two years because I applied in February 2020 before the COVID-19 outbreak and the border was closed. I have received my visa confirmation email in March 2022.

But don’t be scared! Now the border has reopened for all visitors, and the processing time may take a few weeks. So don’t be so hopeless, just wait patiently as I did.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Is Australia issuing visitor visa now?

Australia does issue visitor visas, and I have personally traveled to the country using one.

How do I get a tourist visa for Australia?

Follow the step above or to apply for an Australian tourist visa, you will need to complete an online application form, provide supporting documents such as your passport and proof of funds, and pay the application fees.

How long can I stay in Australia on visitor visa?

The length of stay for a visitor visa in Australia can vary depending on the type of visa and individual circumstances. Generally, a visitor visa allows for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months. It is important to check the specific details of your visa to determine your maximum length of stay.

How much is a 3-month tourist visa to Australia?

The cost of a 3-month tourist visa to Australia varies depending on the applicant’s country of origin. For example, the fee for a US citizen is AUD $140, while the fee for a citizen of India is AUD $145. It’s important to note that additional fees may apply, such as health assessments or biometrics.

What is the visa validity time?

The visa validation depends on your travel itinerary and your nationality. Australian family visitor visa is generally granted for a period of 12 months. But normally, the Australian border agency will decide entry validity. In most cases it will be 3 months per entry.

Do I need to submit a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation?

It is not compulsory to submit a flight itinerary and proof of accommodation. But if you can manage a roundtrip flight ticket and book a staycation with a refund policy, it is better to submit these documents as they increase the chance of your visa approval. My suggestion is must do submit proof of accommodations including flight reservation.

How early should I apply for an Australian visitor visa?

It also depends on your travel itinerary, but you should apply at least six months before your planned trip. Since there is a huge backlog, submit your application as early as possible.

How much bank balance do I need for the approval of my visa? 

It is hard to say any exact number that you need to have in your bank account. Because it depends on many factors like how many days you’re intended to stay in Australia, your accommodation cost, your daily cost, etc. Make sure you have enough funds in your bank account so that you can maintain your stay and leave. With my personal experience, Australia is a very expensive place for many including myself. If you have pre-booked (paid) accommodations and purchased flight tickets, then i think at least A$ 200 per day.

What can be the possible reasons for an application denial?

Your visa can be denied, refused or rejected for many different reasons. But the most primary and possible reasons are the following: If you submit wrong information or unclear information. If you fail to prove that you have no intension to overstay in Australia. If your travel purpose is ambiguous. If you fail to prove that you or your sponsor has enough funds to support your trip. Weak travel history Not enough funds Fake or misleading information Not telling truth about previous visa application refused from other countries, namely from UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand etc.

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Having navigated the Australian visa process myself, I can attest to its relative simplicity, especially with the online application system. If you’re considering a visit Down Under, opting for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a wise choice. And if you ever need assistance or guidance along the way, Gold migration lawyers are there to lend a helping hand.

Can I apply Australia visit visa subclass 600 without travel history?. Because I never visit any country.

@Ashrafur Rahman. Of course, you can apply Australian visitor visa sub class 600 without any travel history.

i applied for a tourist visa in April 2023, but they refused. The status is

The applicant claims to be employed with xxxxx Electrical as Site engineer. Documents provided in support of the application include travel details, employment, financial and income documents along with inviter’s documents. In assessing these criteria, I have taken into account the information provided by the applicant in their visa application form and the supporting documents. I find that the information provided is not sufficient to satisfy me of their genuine temporary stay intention, and the applicant has not demonstrated that they have sufficiently strong commitments in India that would be an incentive for them to return to India

now can i re apply for visa

You can re-apply but I think better to get professional guidance. There should be more evidence to return to India.

This was a great and interesting article to read. I have really enjoyed all of this very cool and fun information. Thanks

Hi, I have submitted my application and paid for it, also I have done the biometrics. Status shows further assessment and i want to upload some more documents as well. Can I still upload it?

@Mandy Yes, if you need to upload more documents, you can do so easily via your ImmiAccount. Just log in to your dashboard and follow the directions to attach the relevant documents.

My wife is on work visa in australia and she had applied for tourist visa for me on my behalf but visa got refused due to insufficient document like my income detail. Just wanted to know: 1. If i can apply again from my side and if it is mandatory to mention in the online form regarding my first visa refusal or if it is ok without mentioning. 2. Also just wanted to know the list of mandatory documents required to upload along with the recommended documents.. What if I don’t have recommended documents.. 3. Since my wife is on work visa, can she sponsor me ?if yes, what all documents is required apart from invitation letter from my wife?

Hi Prashant. Your first question answer is you must need to tell them about your previous visa refusal even if it was not for Australia. Also, could you please share a bit more privately? Using our contact us page .

I have applied my Visitor Visa Subclass 600 on Dec 25th 2022 and still the application status is stuck at ”Further Assessment”. I have provided all requested documents = total is 23 docs uploaded to the immi account.

Any idea when I will be able to get the Visa grant letter for my application.

Appreciate your help

@Rahul Jonathan The timing for when you will receive your Australian visa grant letter, or any other related documents is dependent on many factors such as demographics and recent trends in applications. While the processing time may vary, it is advisable to wait for at least the designated processing period before reaching out to the authorities regarding an inquiry on your visa status. Best of luck!

Hi, I can’t seem to find the sample copy of the travel itinerary. Can you pls attach it as the hyperlink doesn’t seem to be working

The sample itinerary was added already. Thank you

My Wife and I is in the midst of processing the ETA to go to Australia. We have been rejected once before so I wonder if it’s still advisable to pursue the same path or go with subclass 600? though the first time we did not have our flights booked.

FYI our intention is so that my wife could attend her exam on 16 December 2022 at Brisbane, additionally, we’ll be visiting our relatives in the same city as well. from your article, you mentioned that an invitation letter from our relatives might further strengthen our application. May I please have a copy or a sample of such letter?

I am sorry to hear that you have been rejected once before. While it is not impossible for you and your wife to be approved again, it is still a challenge.

In your case, I would advise you to pursue ETA visa rather than a subclass 600. This is because the ETA visa does not require an invitation letter from your relative in Australia. However, if you choose the subclass 600 route, then I would suggest that you contact our office so that we can write an invitation letter for you and attach it to your application when we lodge it on your behalf.

What should I put in section where it asked for other travel documents? Will this include my expired passport and used/existing visas from other countries?

Do you have any other passports? Or you are a dual citizen? If not a dual citizen please include all your last 5 years travel histories. If you are Malaysian just use their ETA apps.

Do We Need to Upload Certified/ Notarised copies of New and Old Passport all pages?

Hi, you no need to notarized all passport pages. If you have good travel history on your old and new passport then combine all those pages and upload it together with other documents.

Hi, I am in South Australia on a student visa. My wife sister is a citizen here and she applied visitor visa for my wife on 9th June, 2022, but its still not approved. Could you please let me know why this visa is taking so long? Will my student visa affect their visitor visa?

Some nationality get longer waiting time then others. You are already there legally on a student visa so I don’t think your wife application will have anything with your current student visa.

have your wife got the visa now?

Hello, I have submitted my visitors visa application last June 19,2022 and the status is for further assessment. What does it mean? How woud I know if there’s incorrect upload of the required attachment, do they email me about it? I am just confused because under actions of my immi account it says Attached documents and health assessment. when I click on health assement it says no further examination required. on attached documemts it says further assessment. This is my second application. my first application was in 2019 and took only 10 days to receive the grant notification. Im considering the delay might due to backlogs. Appreciate your feedback

Hello there, health assement not required for tourists. The Department of Home Affairs will make further assessment on your visa application. You will be informed of this in writing by the Department and be given the opportunity to provide additional information or documents as part of this process. I am agree with you that delay might be the reason of huge backlogs. And regarding incorrect uploads, The answer is, you don’t need to upload any more documents as they are already there unless you received any email for additional documents. Please do Re-check all your uploaded documents one more time. Thank you and wish you good luck on your visa application

With regard to submission of documents not in English should I provide both original and translated documents.

Hi there. Submit only translated copy but make sure do the translation from authorized by them. I submitted only translated copy and keep the original with me. Hope this helps

Hi,what is the processing time now for visitors visa subclass 600 now? Rgds

At least 30 days+ depending your location and passport you are holding. Some gets faster than others.

I have uploaded documents ie 78 which is more than the maximum limit of 60. I have uploaded the same document in parts in my 600 Australia sponsor family visa. What should I do know?

Hi, did they asked you to submit anymore documents? If not then just wait or you may just send them an email to ask your status. Family sponsored visa usually gets approved just wait and let me know if you get your visa.

hello i applied for sub 600 tourist visa on 25th may. before the outbreak i receieved a grant but wasnt able to travel. i re- applied and they didnt want visa money because of previous grant. it says i should get visa in 26 or 37 days max is this true. thank you

They are refunding those who are withdraw their application. In your case i didn’t exactly understand what they mean to giving you visa 26 or 37 days. Usually Australian visa Sub class 600 comes one or two years validity.

Hi, can the Australian border force approve a 600 visa?

Yes. subclass 600 are now issuing as usual.

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Visa requirements for visiting Australia

Dec 1, 2023 • 6 min read

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Planning a trip to Australia ? Whether you’re heading Down Under for a short break or extended working holiday, you’ll likely need a visa. 

Here’s your complete guide to filling out your paperwork for a visit to Australia.

Do I need a visa for Australia?

Most visitors to Australia will need a visa, but the type of visa you apply for depends on your country of origin, how long you plan to stay in Australia and what you plan to do while you’re there. 

Most tourists must apply for either an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or a visitor visa before traveling. The exception is New Zealand passport holders, who are issued a Special Category visa upon arrival. 

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your intended stay. You’ll also need to ensure you have sufficient funds to cover your stay. Depending on your visa category, you may be asked for proof of this upon arrival. 

What type of visa do I need to travel to Australia?

The Australian Department of Home Affairs’ (DoHA) visa finder can help you determine what visas you’re eligible for based on your citizenship, your travel purpose and your intended length of stay. 

Here are the three main tourist visa categories:

For visitors from visa-exempt countries: ETA (subclass 601)

If you hold a passport from a visa-exempt country – including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada or Singapore – you’re eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) . With an ETA you can visit Australia as many times as you like for tourism purposes within a one-year window, staying for up to three months per visit. 

Attached digitally to your passport number, an ETA allows for a simplified entry process into Australia. An application needs to be completed via the dedicated ETA app before you arrive and usually is processed within a day. However, it’s recommended that you apply for it a few days in advance to ensure you have the ETA in time for your departure. 

While ETAs are free, there is an application service charge of $20. 

If you’re already in Australia and you want to extend your stay, you will need to apply for a Visitor visa.

For visitors from European countries: eVisitor visa (subclass 651)

The eVisitor visa is free and available for passport holders from most European countries. It offers similar conditions to an ETA: Visitors can stay for up to three months for tourism purposes. It’s valid for 12 months, with multiple entries permitted.

You can apply for the eVisitor online. Processing time is usually within a day, but it’s recommended that you apply well in advance of your intended travel date in case of delays. This visa can’t be extended, so if you wish to stay longer, you’ll need to apply for a Visitor visa.

If you hold a passport from a country that’s eligible for both an ETA and an eVisitor visa, you’ll find the two options are nearly identical. The main difference is how you apply for them: ETAs must be applied for through an app with a fee of $20. There is no charge for eVisitor visas, but you’ll need to register for an ImmiAccount and apply online through a web browser.

For all other tourists: Visitor visa (subclass 600)

If you’re not eligible for an ETA or an eVisa and plan to visit Australia for tourism-related purposes, you’ll need to apply for a Visitor visa from outside Australia. This visa may be granted for up to 12 months and may be single or multiple entry. Conditions are determined on a case-by-case basis. A visitor visa starts at $190, but there may be other associated costs including health examinations, police clearances or biometrics, depending on your passport.

Although most visitor visas are processed within a few weeks, it can take longer in peak periods, so it must be applied for well in advance of your trip. Standard processing times change regularly and can be monitored on the DoHA site. 

Once you apply, you can track your application through your ImmiAccount. You may be required to submit additional information, so check your application regularly to provide any further details to keep the process moving.

How do I extend my visa to Australia?

Enjoying your stay in Australia and don't want to leave? We don’t blame you. 

Depending on your visa, you may be able to apply for a new visa to stay in the country longer. Visitors who are already inside Australia and wish to stay longer as tourists may use the onshore Visitor visa (also subclass 600) to extend their stay. 

Make sure you apply for your new visa before your current visa expires. If you’ve submitted your application before your current visa expires, you’ll be granted a free bridging visa until your new one is processed. 

What if I want to work and travel around Australia?

Working holidays are a popular option for travelers who want to fund their adventures and immerse themselves in Australian life and culture. 

Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program is available for visitors between the ages of 18 and 30 (and up to 35 in some cases) from 40 participating countries and jurisdictions around the world. 

There are two classes of visas available under this program: t he Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) . Which one you apply for depends on the passport you hold. Both are valid for 12 months and cost $635, and both enable you to legally work while in Australia.

Many working holiday visa makers find that one year isn’t enough. Fortunately, you may be able to extend your working holiday visa for a second or even a third year. In order to do so, you’ll need to complete “specified work” in a “regional area” for a period of three months (for a second year) or six months (for a third year) first. 

This specified work is usually referred to as “farm work” in backpacker circles, but it’s a bit of a misnomer. It’s a common misconception that you need to head to the woop-woops (that Aussie for “middle of nowhere”) and pick fruit to complete your specified work. In fact, there are a range of approved industries the program , including tourism and hospitality, construction and bushfire recovery. Likewise, “regional areas” aren’t just found in remote rural areas; some major cities (including Darwin and Adelaide) are eligible post codes. So while you might find yourself harvesting bananas in a tiny town in tropical Queensland, you could just as easily find yourself serving tables at a luxury lodge in Darwin or working in a winery in the Barossa.

For more information on the working holiday visa program, you can also visit Tourism Australia’s dedicated portal. 

This article was first published Mar 15, 2021 and updated Dec 1, 2023.

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The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) program, set to take effect from 1 July 2024. These updates are crucial for postgraduate students planning to stay and work in Australia after completing their studies. This guide provides an overview of the key changes and how they impact you as a postgraduate student.

Key Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa Program

Re-alignment of visa streams.

The Temporary Graduate visa streams will be re-aligned to better reflect the level of study of applicants:

• Post-Vocational Education Work Stream : Previously known as the Graduate Work stream , this stream is for those with an associate degree, diploma, or trade qualification closely related to an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
• Post-Higher Education Work Stream : Previously known as the Post-Study Work stream, this stream is for those with higher education qualifications, such as bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Age Limit Reduction

One of the most notable changes is the reduction of the maximum eligible age for applicants from 50 to 35 years. This adjustment aims to attract younger, skilled graduates who can contribute to the Australian workforce for a longer period.

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• Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders remain eligible to apply up to the age of 50.
• Masters (research) and doctoral degree (PhD) graduates are also exempt from the new age limit and can apply up to the age of 50.

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The duration of stay for the Temporary Graduate visa has been updated to reflect the qualification level:

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The Second Post-Study Work stream will be renamed to the Second Post-Higher Education Work stream. There are no other changes to this stream.

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The Replacement stream will cease to exist under the new changes.

Why These Changes Matter

These updates aim to streamline the visa application process, making it more straightforward for graduates to stay and work in Australia. By aligning visa streams with qualification levels and updating age limits and stay durations, the Australian Government hopes to attract young, skilled talent to address workforce needs and demographic challenges.

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• Consult a Migration Expert : For personalised advice, consider booking a consultation with a registered migration agent to navigate the changes effectively.

The 2024 changes to Australia’s Temporary Graduate visa program present new opportunities and challenges for postgraduate students. By staying informed and preparing accordingly, you can make the most of these updates and enhance your prospects of building a successful career in Australia.

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Fueled by an explosion of interest in A.I., the Silicon Valley company said last May that it expected its chip sales to go through the roof. They did — and the fervor didn’t stop, with Nvidia raising its revenue projections every few months. Its stock soared, driving the company to a more than $2 trillion market capitalization that makes it more valuable than Alphabet, the parent of Google.

On Wednesday, Nvidia again reported soaring revenue and profits that underscored how it remains a dominant winner of the A.I. boom, even as it grapples with outsize expectations and rising competition.

Revenue was $26 billion for the three months that ended in April, surpassing its $24 billion estimate in February and tripling sales from a year earlier for the third consecutive quarter. Net income surged sevenfold to $5.98 billion.

Nvidia also projected revenue of $28 billion for the current quarter, which ends in July, more than double the amount from a year ago and higher than Wall Street estimates.

“We are fundamentally changing how computing works and what computers can do,” Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, said in a conference call with analysts. “The next industrial revolution has begun.”

Nvidia’s shares, which are up more than 90 percent this year, rose in after-hours trading after the results were released. The company also announced a 10-for-1 stock split.

Nvidia, which originally sold chips for rendering images in video games, has benefited after making an early, costly bet on adapting its graphics processing units, or GPUs, to take on other computing tasks. When A.I. researchers began using those chips more than a decade ago to accelerate tasks like recognizing objects in photos, Mr. Huang jumped on the opportunity. He augmented Nvidia’s chips for A.I. tasks and developed software to aid developments in the field.

The company’s flagship processor, the H100, has enjoyed feverish demand to power A.I. chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While most high-end standard processors cost a few thousand dollars, H100s have sold for anywhere from $15,000 to $40,000 each, depending on volume and other factors, analysts said.

Colette Kress, Nvidia’s chief financial officer, said on Wednesday that it had worked in recent months with more than 100 customers that were building new data centers — which Mr. Huang calls A.I. factories — ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of GPUs, with some reaching 100,000. Tesla, for example, is using 35,000 H100 chips to help train models for autonomous driving, she said.

Nvidia will soon begin to ship a powerful successor to the H100, code-named Blackwell, which was announced in March. Demand for the new chips already appears to be strong, raising the possibility that some customers may wait for the speedier models rather than buy the H100. But there was little sign of such a pause in Nvidia’s latest results.

Ms. Kress said demand for Blackwell was well ahead of supply of the chip, and “we expect demand may exceed supply well into next year.” Mr. Huang added that the new chips should be operating in data centers late this year and that “we will see a lot of Blackwell revenue this year.”

The comments may ease fears of a slowdown in Nvidia’s momentum.

“Lingering concerns investors had in the short term regarding an ‘air bubble’ for GPU demand seem to have vanished,” Lucas Keh, an analyst at the research firm Third Bridge, said in an email.

Wall Street analysts are also looking for signs that some richly funded rivals could grab a noticeable share of Nvidia’s business. Microsoft, Meta, Google and Amazon have all developed their own chips that can be tailored for A.I. jobs, though they have also said they are boosting purchases of Nvidia chips.

Traditional rivals such as Advanced Micro Devices and Intel have also made optimistic predictions about their A.I. chips. AMD has said it expects to sell $4 billion worth of a new A.I. processor, the MI300, this year.

Mr. Huang frequently points to what he has said is a sustainable advantage: Only Nvidia’s GPUs are offered by all the major cloud services, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, so customers don’t have to worry about getting locked into using one of the services because of its exclusive chip technology.

Nvidia also remains popular among computer makers that have long used its chips in their systems. One is Dell Technologies, which on Monday hosted a Las Vegas event that featured an appearance by Mr. Huang.

Michael Dell, Dell’s chief executive and founder, said his company would offer new data center systems that packed 72 of the new Blackwell chips in a computer rack, standard structures that stand a bit taller than a refrigerator.

“Don’t seduce me with talk like that,” Mr. Huang joked. “That gets me superexcited.”

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News  and Analysis

OpenAI said that it has begun training a new flagship A.I. model  that would succeed the GPT-4 technology that drives its popular online chatbot, ChatGPT.

Elon Musk’s A.I. company, xAI, said that it had raised $6 billion , helping to close the funding gap with OpenAI, Anthropic and other rivals.

Google’s A.I. capabilities that answer people’s questions have generated a litany of untruths and errors  — including recommending glue as part of a pizza recipe and the ingesting of rocks for nutrients — causing a furor online.

The Age of A.I.

After some trying years during which Mark Zuckerberg could do little right, many developers and technologists have embraced the Meta chief  as their champion of “open-source” A.I.

D’Youville University in Buffalo had an A.I. robot speak at its commencement . Not everyone was happy about it.

A new program, backed by Cornell Tech, M.I.T. and U.C.L.A., helps prepare lower-income, Latina and Black female computing majors  for A.I. careers.

Publishers have long worried that A.I.-generated answers on Google would drive readers away from their sites. They’re about to find out if those fears are warranted, our tech columnist writes .

Traveloka Team

25 May 2024 - 4 min read

Japan Visa: A Guide for Australian Travelers

Are you an Australian traveler seeking to explore the wonders of Japan, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto? Your adventure awaits, but before you can immerse yourself in the rich culture and stunning landscapes of this East Asian gem, there's one crucial step to tackle: obtaining your Japan visa. Navigating the visa process can seem daunting, but fear not! In this comprehensive guide tailored specifically for Australian travelers, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to secure your ticket to Tokyo and beyond.

Understanding the Japan Visa

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Before we delve into the intricacies of the application process, let's start with the basics. What exactly is a Japan visa, and why do you need one? Put simply, a Japan visa is an official endorsement stamped in your passport, granting you permission to enter and stay in the country for a specified period. For Australian citizens, obtaining a Japan visa is a prerequisite for most types of visits, whether you're planning a leisurely vacation, embarking on a business trip, or participating in a cultural exchange program.

The specific type of visa you'll need depends on the nature and duration of your intended stay. Japan offers various visa categories, including tourist visas, business visas, work visas, and more. For this guide, we'll focus primarily on the tourist visa, as it's the most common choice for Australian travelers looking to explore Japan's myriad attractions.

How to Apply for Your Japan Visa

Now that you understand the importance of securing a Japan visa, let's delve into the application process. While the prospect of navigating bureaucratic procedures might seem daunting, rest assured that with careful preparation and attention to detail, obtaining your Japan visa can be a straightforward and relatively painless endeavor.

1. Determine Your Visa Eligibility

Before you begin the application process, take a moment to assess your eligibility for a Japan tourist visa. As an Australian citizen, you're fortunate to enjoy relatively liberal visa requirements compared to citizens of some other countries. At the time of writing, Australian passport holders are eligible for a visa exemption for short-term visits of up to 90 days, provided they meet certain criteria. However, if you plan to stay in Japan for longer than 90 days, or if your visit falls outside the parameters of the visa exemption program, you'll need to apply for a tourist visa in advance.

When it comes to obtaining a Japan visa for Australian travelers, several key parameters come into play. Firstly, eligibility hinges on factors such as the intended duration of stay and the purpose of the visit. This applies to Australian citizens planning to venture into Japan. Secondly, within the topic of required documents, applicants must adhere to specific criteria set forth by the Consulate-General of Japan in Australia. These documents encompass essentials like completed application forms, passport photos, proof of travel arrangements, financial statements, and a detailed itinerary, along with any additional documentation requested by the consulate or embassy. Furthermore, the visa application submission process occurs at the Consulate-General of Japan, with offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, contingent upon the applicant's state of residence in Australia. Here, applicants receive instructions for scheduling appointments and submitting applications. Additionally, some applicants may undergo a visa interview, conducted at the Consulate-General of Japan in Australia, to further assess their travel plans, accommodations, and financial capabilities. Finally, the outcome notification, detailing processing times, approval, or rejection, is communicated to applicants via email or postal mail through the Consulate-General of Japan in Australia.

2. Gather Required Documents

Once you've confirmed your eligibility for a Japan tourist visa, it's time to gather the necessary documents for your application. While the exact requirements may vary depending on your specific circumstances and the consulate or embassy where you apply, typical documents include:

3. Submit Your Application

With your documents in hand, it's time to submit your visa application to the appropriate Japanese consulate or embassy. In Australia, you can typically apply for a Japan visa at the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney, the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne, or the Consulate-General of Japan in Perth, depending on your state of residence. Be sure to check the consulate or embassy's website for specific instructions on how to schedule an appointment.

4. Attend Your Visa Interview (if required)

In some cases, you may be required to attend a visa interview as part of the application process. The purpose of the interview is to provide consular officials with an opportunity to assess the legitimacy of your travel plans and ensure that you meet the requirements for entry into Japan. If you're asked to attend an interview, be prepared to answer questions about your itinerary, accommodation arrangements, and financial resources.

5. Await the Outcome

After submitting your visa application and any required supporting documents, the waiting game begins. Processing times for Japanese tourist visas can vary depending on factors such as the volume of applications received and the time of year. In general, it's advisable to submit your application well in advance of your planned travel dates to allow ample time for processing. Once a decision has been reached on your application, you'll be notified of the outcome, typically via email or postal mail.

With your Japan visa approved, you're one step closer to embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in the Land of the Rising Sun. Whether you're dreaming of strolling through the cherry blossom-lined streets of Kyoto, soaking in the panoramic views from the top of Tokyo Skytree, or savoring the exquisite flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine, your journey awaits.

As you prepare for your trip, don't forget to take care of any remaining logistical details, such as booking accommodations, arranging transportation, and familiarizing yourself with local customs and etiquette.

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In conclusion, obtaining a Japan visa as an Australian traveler may require some time and effort, but the rewards of exploring this captivating country are well worth it. From its vibrant cities to its tranquil countryside, Japan offers a wealth of experiences just waiting to be discovered. So what are you waiting for? Sydney to Tokyo flight and prepare for an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Explore Traveloka for great deals on activities, flight tickets and hotels . Visit Traveloka for more information and start your Japanese adventure today!

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