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li_i_renNorth Ryde Posts: 434Member Joined: Oct 13, 2012
I was driving in nz for 3 years.. Same road rules with sydney lng. Pero here in sydney not driving much kasi walking distance lng to work and super near the city lng to bus. I like driving here compared sa pinas.. Hahahaha... Very easy to drive here only difference eh ung roundabout kasi wala sa atin yun and medyo nagkaka anxiety sa freeway or motorway pero u will get use to it din.
Gps best friend ko driving here overseas better to have a mounted gps either built in as radio/ tv or mounted sa window. Bawal na kasi ung cellphone ka lng naka tingin. Pero we use 2.. We have a tomtom gps but if cloudy sometimes mahirap ang signal so we also use my hubby's galaxy note's gps then may mount kami we bought online. Hehehehe.
My ate uses an iphone pero maliit ang iphone screen... Not ideal for bad eyesight's like mine specially when dapat glancing lang.
Toll .. Maraming toll in sydney pero can pay online or buy ung tawag nila clicker then top up mu sya online then naka attach lng sa loob mg window.
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
sa mga newbies d2 sa AU pag nagdrive or mgsakay ng car wag kalimutan ang seatbelt..$500 ang fine pag nahuli kang hndi nag seseatbelt.. Mabuti pla d2 samin wlang traffic lights, halos single lane lang at dami lg round about, remote area ksi kmi ehh.. Tip lg sa mga round about, always give way to ur right, at kng ikw namn ung nasa right way always have a look na din sa mag gigive way sau.. Merun ksi tlgang driver na hndi mrunong mag give way. dalawang beses na aq nadali d2 eh.. Ung una scooter ang dala q, buti na lg gasgas lg nkuha q.. Pngalawa subaru na dala q, buti na lg ung headlight lg ng subaru ung nasira.at nsa right way aq palagi..so hndi q kasalanan..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
ako nag-2 hour driving lesson, masanay lang sa other side of the road. Buti na lang, yung 1 hour dun eh free at nakuha ko yung voucher sa grocery. Mahal yung driving lesson dito, $80 per hour. Automatic na rin kotse ko kinuha para wala nako iniisip masyado habang nag-aadjust sa road rules. Hindi naman ganun kahirap, just be aware lalo na pag mag-right turn.
Other than that, masarap mag-drive dito, wag lang towards the city (lalo na sa Sydney).
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hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
ako nag-2 hour driving lesson, masanay lang sa other side of the road. Buti na lang, yung 1 hour dun eh free at nakuha ko yung voucher sa grocery. Mahal yung driving lesson dito, $80 per hour. Automatic na rin kotse ko kinuha para wala nako iniisip masyado habang nag-aadjust sa road rules. Hindi naman ganun kahirap, just be aware lalo na pag mag-right turn.
Other than that, masarap mag-drive dito, wag lang towards the city (lalo na sa Sydney).
kumuha ka na ba ng driving test? san state ka ba?
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
jcpenaflorSydney Posts: 8Member Joined: Feb 07, 2013
Sa pagkuha ng full license sa actual driving test sa sydney nsw, alam nyo kung kailangan na may dala kayo kotse or yung RTA yung magprovide ng kotse sa test drive?
sydneybluedSydney Posts: 123Member Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Hi guys! Any idea kung pede ba ioa-convert SG license to Oz driver's license? Yung lisensya ko is converted to SG lang din from PH dl.
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
@sydneyblued : kung nasa NSW kayo, kahit saang RTA po.
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Hi guys! Any idea kung pede ba ioa-convert SG license to Oz driver's license? Yung lisensya ko is converted to SG lang din from PH dl.
pd po. yung kakilala ko may sg license na d n sya nag exam dto sa oz. kinonvert n lng nya.
sydneybluedSydney Posts: 123Member Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Salamat sa reply! good to know pwede palang convert na agad. Bawas na sa isipin pag dating ng Oz
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
@hotshot nsw ako, ni-swap ko lng license ko. May license kc ako from Belgium.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
rara_avisNorth Ryde Posts: 260Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
Can anyone give an estimate on how much would it cost to get a driver's license + lessons in AU, specifically Sydney or Melbourne? Never had a driving license in pinas so start talaga ako from scratch.
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
With regards to driving lessons it is around 60 AUD per hour na pwede umabot ng 54 AUD the more driving lessons you take from the trainer. When you take the actual driving exam, you need to provide your own car or need to borrow one for testing purposes. If you are interested in buying a 2nd hand car, yun medyo luma or maliit nasa 4k-7k AUD range and habang dumadami ang seating capacity, space or size ng car or mas later model nasa 8k AUD to as much as 17k AUD.
ingat sa fine at masakit sa bulsa...hehehe, na fine ako ng 180aud for speeding...camera detected speed 87k/hr in an 80km/zone...nagmamadali kcng makauwi ng bahay...pag dto ka dn sa melbourne ingat sa mga parking signs at sobrang nakakalito. Na fine dn ako ng 90aud nman dahil nagpark daw ako sa taxi zone sa city...imposible nman taxi zone yun dahil may nakapark na private vehicles sa magkabilang gilid ko pero bnayaran ko na lang dn kc bago pa lang ako non pero sabi ng officemate ko dapat daw pinicturan ko ung sasakyan pati ung sign then pinadala ko sa civic compliance center.
ingat sa fine at masakit sa bulsa...hehehe, na fine ako ng 180aud for speeding...camera detected speed 87k/hr in an 80km/zone...nagmamadali kcng makauwi ng bahay...pag dto ka dn sa melbourne ingat sa mga parking signs at sobrang nakakalito. Na fine dn ako ng 90aud nman dahil nagpark daw ako sa taxi zone sa city...imposible nman taxi zone yun dahil may nakapark na private vehicles sa magkabilang gilid ko pero bnayaran ko na lang dn kc bago pa lang ako non pero sabi ng officemate ko dapat daw pinicturan ko ung sasakyan pati ung sign then pinadala ko sa civic compliance center.
Can anyone give an estimate on how much would it cost to get a driver's license + lessons in AU, specifically Sydney or Melbourne? Never had a driving license in pinas so start talaga ako from scratch.
kung driving lesson bili ka ng packages sa mga driving school like ~300aud for 10 hrs driving lesson. Gastos ka ng mga mga $1K+ plus dn including ung pagkuha ng learners permit (ID at exam may bayad) plus yung ung computerised na exam at actual drive test na parehong may bayad dn. D ka pwedeng kuha ng actual drive test pag bagsak ka sa computerised na exam , at ung driving lesson, based sa experience kulang ung 10hrs na package kung totally ndi k marunong mg-drive at start from 0... ..so if matututo ka mag drive sa SG and makakuha ka ng license mas makakatipid ka cguro.
rara_avisNorth Ryde Posts: 260Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
@happyinmelbourne34 i-check ko din kung mas makakamura nga ako kung sa SG muna ako mag-driving lessons ang iniisip ko kasi since start talaga ako from 0, sa AU na din ako mag-driving lessons at least based na sa road rules nila ang ituturo.
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
Nabasa ko po yung mga rules sa AUS and US. Pareho lang sila halos hehehe! Nakakaba yung RHD hehehhe!
Salamat po sa mga tips.
yup.. kaya nga ang US drivers license mo pwede na iconvert agad as AU driving license.. astig.. drive na agad @PogingNoypi..
Ang pinagkaiba lang right hand drive ang oz at halos may roundabout.
Opo, sa RHD ako medyo kabado. Dami din po roundabout dito po sa States tapos pareho lang rules. Hehehehe! Yield yield lang hehehe.
Salamat po ulit sa inyong lahat!
Tama pwedeng i convert yung us license. Yan ginawa ko nung 2005 pinaconvert ko california license ko full license agad sa nsw. Madali lang namang mag adjust mga 1 oras na praktis lang eh sanay ka na sa rhd. Basta keep left palagi hehehe
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
nalookaBrisbane Posts: 130Member Joined: Dec 17, 2012
pag driving more than 3 years sa pinas, pwede bang mag take ng DKT (online exam) and driving test using Philippine DL, then if nakapasa full license na? baka lang pwede ma-skip yung Learner License? hehe
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
@nalooka..Dito sa WA, pag napasa mo ung computer test automatic bigyan ka kaagad nila ng learners ID. then let say after a week ng computer test mo, ngpa schedule ka kaagad ng practical test mo at pag napasa mo yan full license kna kaagad if u have more than 3 years experience in driving.
Pg bumagsak ka, ok lg kasi as long valid pa ung DL mo from Pinas pwde pang magamit un at the same time my learners ID ka pa.
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
nalookaBrisbane Posts: 130Member Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Thanks @nfronda. sana nga ganun din, hehe. kasi may nakita akong $22 pagkukuha ng Learner, kala ko hiwalay pa yun na pag apply.
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
@nalooka..$22 is computer test fee and $70 ata sa practical test, sorry nakalimutan ko..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
pag driving more than 3 years sa pinas, pwede bang mag take ng DKT (online exam) and driving test using Philippine DL, then if nakapasa full license na? baka lang pwede ma-skip yung Learner License? hehe
Oo ganyan nangyari sa misis ko me phil license sya na more than 3 years. Learner muna after ng dkt tapos nung nakapasa sa practical binigyan ng full agad. Basta sabihin mo sa rta na me license ka sa pinas para alam nila. Maganda kasi sa full eh pwede ka mag drive ng turbo, v8 at mga high performance cars.
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
nalookaBrisbane Posts: 130Member Joined: Dec 17, 2012
@nalooka..$22 is computer test fee and $70 ata sa practical test, sorry nakalimutan ko..
computer test - $41 Learner ID - $22 driving test - $51 full license - $52 for 1 year, $124 for 3 years, $166 for 5 years
may nakausap akong isa pang pinoy instructor, pwede daw hindi muna ako kumuha ng learner pagnakapasa ako ng dkt para pwede akong magdrive pa ng solo. but make sure na magbook daw ako ng driving test within dun sa 3 months na allowed for PH license.
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
nalookaBrisbane Posts: 130Member Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Update lang po, yung mismong taga RTA nagtanong sken if gusto kong kumuha ng Learner License right after she said that I passed my DKT. Kumuha na lang ako ng Learner para may AU ID na ako. Driving lessons/practice na muna ko this month
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
been using my phil license student visa lang kase ako, about random check pag meron sa likod nyo na police car and kahet hinde bumubusina or wang wang pero nag iilaw lang yun lights parang sa ambulance that means tabi na kayo sa gilid. stop the car and huwag kabahan. stay on the car lang. pakita lang phil driv lic and photo card (apply for it para di na magdala ng passport) and kung gbe breath test. lage kase ako na rarandom check kase work ko night cleaner 4am labas from work. no problem lic natin pedeng pde.
572 VET apr 15 2013 rcvd ECOE tafe nsw ultimo college | apr 22 2013 lodged visa via centre makati (piasi) | apr 23 2013 acknowledgment embassy / letter undertake medical exam (rcvd spam folder apr 26 ko na nalaman) | apr 29 2013 medical exam slec | may 02 2013 need to go back slec exam incomplete blood test | may 08 2013 slec upload medical to embassy | jun 05 2013 assigned a CO need addtl doc | Jun 17 2013 add'tl doc received / need new eCOE to finalise my visa | Jun 24 finalized for dispatched | waiting courier | visa granted thank you GOD!!! | IED Jul 06 2013 Sydney
peach17Los Angeles Posts: 1,684Member Joined: Jan 13, 2013
Update lang po, yung mismong taga RTA nagtanong sken if gusto kong kumuha ng Learner License right after she said that I passed my DKT. Kumuha na lang ako ng Learner para may AU ID na ako. Driving lessons/practice na muna ko this month
wow... congrats @nalooka, nakapasa ka na sa DKT mahirap ba?
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Update lang po, yung mismong taga RTA nagtanong sken if gusto kong kumuha ng Learner License right after she said that I passed my DKT. Kumuha na lang ako ng Learner para may AU ID na ako. Driving lessons/practice na muna ko this month
wow... congrats @nalooka, nakapasa ka na sa DKT mahirap ba?
No big deal ang DKT ... for a month e sagutan mo ng sagutan araw araw yung online version nila pag dating ng exam perfect mo ang DKT ... you can also install it in your phone ( IOS ) inde ko pa na check sa Android kung available ito
Update lang po, yung mismong taga RTA nagtanong sken if gusto kong kumuha ng Learner License right after she said that I passed my DKT. Kumuha na lang ako ng Learner para may AU ID na ako. Driving lessons/practice na muna ko this month
wow... congrats @nalooka, nakapasa ka na sa DKT mahirap ba?
No big deal ang DKT ... for a month e sagutan mo ng sagutan araw araw yung online version nila pag dating ng exam perfect mo ang DKT ... you can also install it in your phone ( IOS ) inde ko pa na check sa Android kung available ito
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jck29Melbourne Posts: 7Member Joined: May 03, 2013
Hello po! Any one who can recommend po about driving lessons? Beginners po talaga, as in from scratch. Thank you.
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Gps best friend ko driving here overseas better to have a mounted gps either built in as radio/ tv or mounted sa window. Bawal na kasi ung cellphone ka lng naka tingin. Pero we use 2.. We have a tomtom gps but if cloudy sometimes mahirap ang signal so we also use my hubby's galaxy note's gps then may mount kami we bought online. Hehehehe.
My ate uses an iphone pero maliit ang iphone screen... Not ideal for bad eyesight's like mine specially when dapat glancing lang.
Automatic is nice here specially long drives.
Mahal magka ticket.. Naka try kami parking ticket before.
Toll .. Maraming toll in sydney pero can pay online or buy ung tawag nila clicker then top up mu sya online then naka attach lng sa loob mg window.
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06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
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Other than that, masarap mag-drive dito, wag lang towards the city (lalo na sa Sydney).
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May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
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May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
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Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
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May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
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ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
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http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/ for NSW
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home for Victoria
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/ for western australia
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ for queensland.
With regards to driving lessons it is around 60 AUD per hour na pwede umabot ng 54 AUD the more driving lessons you take from the trainer. When you take the actual driving exam, you need to provide your own car or need to borrow one for testing purposes. If you are interested in buying a 2nd hand car, yun medyo luma or maliit nasa 4k-7k AUD range and habang dumadami ang seating capacity, space or size ng car or mas later model nasa 8k AUD to as much as 17k AUD.
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@happyinmelbourne34 i-check ko din kung mas makakamura nga ako kung sa SG muna ako mag-driving lessons ang iniisip ko kasi since start talaga ako from 0, sa AU na din ako mag-driving lessons at least based na sa road rules nila ang ituturo.
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
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Joined: Mar 19, 2013
Pg bumagsak ka, ok lg kasi as long valid pa ung DL mo from Pinas pwde pang magamit un at the same time my learners ID ka pa.
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
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Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Learner ID - $22
driving test - $51
full license - $52 for 1 year, $124 for 3 years, $166 for 5 years
may nakausap akong isa pang pinoy instructor, pwede daw hindi muna ako kumuha ng learner pagnakapasa ako ng dkt para pwede akong magdrive pa ng solo. but make sure na magbook daw ako ng driving test within dun sa 3 months na allowed for PH license.
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 47Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2013
572 VET apr 15 2013 rcvd ECOE tafe nsw ultimo college | apr 22 2013 lodged visa via centre makati (piasi) | apr 23 2013 acknowledgment embassy / letter undertake medical exam (rcvd spam folder apr 26 ko na nalaman) | apr 29 2013 medical exam slec | may 02 2013 need to go back slec exam incomplete blood test | may 08 2013 slec upload medical to embassy | jun 05 2013 assigned a CO need addtl doc | Jun 17 2013 add'tl doc received / need new eCOE to finalise my visa | Jun 24 finalized for dispatched | waiting courier | visa granted thank you GOD!!! | IED Jul 06 2013 Sydney
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Joined: Jan 13, 2013
mahirap ba?
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
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Joined: Jul 29, 2011
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - (ANZSCO code 263111)
01/17/13 - ACS result: suitable / Bachelor Degree
09/20/13 - IELTS result (W/S=7, R=8, L=7.5) - 3rd take
09/23/13 - Submitted EOI - 65 pts
10/07/13 - Received invitation Visa Subclass 189
10/15/13 - Lodged Visa-189 Application
11/18/13 - Medical exam (SLEC)
11/26/13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
12/11/13 - VISA GRANT!!!