BIG MOVE 2022

yanaenyuan

@mau_villa said:
I thought I am prepared for this, pero naooverwhelm pa ko sa mga kailangang gawin befor the big move. 😂

Please share any tips on the things you did in PH prior your big move
Ang mga inaasikaso ko na ay:

• Selling properties ( I just posted my condo for sale)
• Filing resignation and turnover of job
• Nagpaschedule na ng teeth cleaning and filling.
• Nagpaschedule na ng annual physical exam while covered pa ng current employer.

Advisable ba na sa Australia na mamili ng damit? How much ang recommended pocket money for a single person?

Hi @mau_villa, exciting big move naaa!!! congrats!
Ang biggest expense namin dito when we moved is for the appliances and furnitures. Hindi kasi furnished ang mga houses for rent. I think at least 5k for that then yung 1 mo advance for rental and 2 months bond ata yun.
If you plan to have Lasik do it in the Philippines. Uber mahal dito nun, makakauwi pa ako for that. I think 7K aud.
If you have properties or bank transactions you need to deal with later on you might want to prepare a power attorney so someone can sign it on your behalf. Hassle at magastos magpagawa ng power of attorney sa consulate then i-fedex mo pa to Ph.
If you have kids, vaccines are free here so don't bother keeping it up todate before kayo umalis.

Desert_Cowboy

@helloiamalexa said:

@Desert_Cowboy said:
I'm on a 491 visa and I will have my BM this April 21. Sa Sydney po ako lalapag. Here's the list of the documents I prepared.
1. Passport
2. Visa
3. Vaccine Certificate (Covid-19)
4. Digital Passenger Declaration
5. Flight ticket

May kulang pa ba ako?

Hi @Desert_Cowboy,
Hope you have arrived safely in AU. Tanong ko lang sana. Pano mo pala nafill-upan yung sa passport section ng sa DPD? may part kasi dun na nagaask na iscan daw yung RFID ng passport. yung passport ko kasi wala yata nun. unless irequest namin yung epassport. Flight na namin kasi ng partner ko sa April 30.

Thanks. Arrived here in Au safe and sound.
Lahat ng passport may ganun. Ilapit mo lang sa phone mo, mag iiscan un.

MACINOZ2023

@Desert_Cowboy said:

@helloiamalexa said:

@Desert_Cowboy said:
I'm on a 491 visa and I will have my BM this April 21. Sa Sydney po ako lalapag. Here's the list of the documents I prepared.
1. Passport
2. Visa
3. Vaccine Certificate (Covid-19)
4. Digital Passenger Declaration
5. Flight ticket

May kulang pa ba ako?

Hi @Desert_Cowboy,
Hope you have arrived safely in AU. Tanong ko lang sana. Pano mo pala nafill-upan yung sa passport section ng sa DPD? may part kasi dun na nagaask na iscan daw yung RFID ng passport. yung passport ko kasi wala yata nun. unless irequest namin yung epassport. Flight na namin kasi ng partner ko sa April 30.

Thanks. Arrived here in Au safe and sound.
Lahat ng passport may ganun. Ilapit mo lang sa phone mo, mag iiscan un.

Wow congrats Sir, parang kelan lang ano, ngayon naka land na kayo family, to God be the glory!

tigerlance

@donyx said:
Sa mga mag-BM or nakapag-BM na, anong magandang way para mamaximize ang value ng PHP to AUD para sa pocket money? Nag check kasi ako sa mga forex ng AU banks, ang laki ng charges nila kaya I'm thinking na bumili na ng AUD dito. BM na kami this January. Thanks!

1. Open a BDO with a FOREX Branch, months before pagalis. (8 months) before para merong bank relationship.
   https://www.bdo.com.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/List of Authorized Branches.pdf

2. Transfer all of your funds 4 months before.

3. Exchange your money during mababa ang selling rate.
   https://www.bdo.com.ph/sites/default/files/forex/forex.htm
   As of 13/05/2022 1AUD = 36.49 pesos

4. Exchange your peso to AUD

5. Declare your money at the customs in Philippines and Australia https://www.austrac.gov.au/individuals/travelling-and-australia-money#:~:text=Travellers can carry an unlimited,Border Force or police officer.

tigerlance

Questions in Australian Declaration :
1. Do I need to scan the e-chip of passport or Scan the pdf of the passport?
2. Do i need to take a photo of myself?
3. Within 14 days after arriving in Australia, or within 14 days after leaving quarantine, do you
intend to travel to another state and/or territory?
Do you need to include Philippines if your point of origin is Philippines
4. Are you an Australian citizen, permanent resident or immediate family member? If brother?
the answer is No?
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/unvaccinated-travellers/temp-visa-holders/entering-and-transiting-australia/immediate-family
Clarification lang po
5. Will there be an issue with vaccine brand if Moderna, Moderna nakasulat sa vaccination certificate ng Department of Health, pero ang choice ay Moderna Spikevax?

in Australia incoming Passenger Card
1. Do you need to declare $A900. Goods obtained overseas or purchased duty and or tax free in Australia wtih a combined total price of $A900 including gifts?

Aisforapple

Hello! Anyone here with 491visa (skilled work regional - state nominated) na nagmove to Aus na? Question ko lang po ano po need ayusin sa pag alis once granted na ang visa like may papers pa po ba na need ayusin sa POEA or any department sa government natin?

tigerlance

1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

tigerlance

Steps. Assuming Qantas.
1. First inspection regarding your carryon, checkin, and laptop bags. You can bring your relatives up to this point.
2. Pay your travel tax at TIEZA amounting to 1620. Present your visa, passport.
3. Check in your bags. Maximum allowed bags depends on you travel class. Laptop bags and carry-on bags were not subjected to weight. Qantas will issue your ticket and baggage ticket. Present your passport, DPD, and flight itinenary, vaccination certificate to Qantas.
4. Fill up your departure card. Present your passport, visa, departure card, and receipt of travel tax at immigation officer.
5. Proceed for the inspection. Inspection on your carry on and laptop bags. Each laptop will be separated for inspection.
6. Another inspection again for your boarding gate for your carryon and laptop bags.
7. Board to your airline.
8. Fill up your incoming passenger card, 1 hour before. This will be easy if you have a list on the contents of your bags. Ready carefully. Declare food always. It is understood that you have read the border customs do's and dont's.
9. Upon arrival at Sydney Terminal 1, present your incoming passenger card, passport to immigration.
10. Pick-up your check in bags.
11. Present your incoming passenger card to border control.
12. Proceed to another security to show your bag containing the item if it is allowed. If you are not sure, just tick YES.
13. Close your bags. Welcome Sydney.
14. If not, go to Qantas again for domestic to check in your bags.
14.Ride a free bus fare that will head you to Terminal 3.
15.Upon arrival to Terminal 3, another inspection to your carry on and laptop bags.
16.Proceed to your boarding gate.
17.Upon arrival to your domestic destination. Just pick up your check in bags. You are good to go. Sometimes they do charge for the usage of trolley. ($2 AUD coin)

Lou27

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

Hi po! Do we need polio vaccine to be able to to fly to Australia? Planning my BM some this June or early July. Thank you!

Lou27

@tigerlance said:
Steps. Assuming Qantas.
1. First inspection regarding your carryon, checkin, and laptop bags. You can bring your relatives up to this point.
2. Pay your travel tax at TIEZA amounting to 1620. Present your visa, passport.
3. Check in your bags. Maximum allowed bags depends on you travel class. Laptop bags and carry-on bags were not subjected to weight. Qantas will issue your ticket and baggage ticket. Present your passport, DPD, and flight itinenary, vaccination certificate to Qantas.
4. Fill up your departure card. Present your passport, visa, departure card, and receipt of travel tax at immigation officer.
5. Proceed for the inspection. Inspection on your carry on and laptop bags. Each laptop will be separated for inspection.
6. Another inspection again for your boarding gate for your carryon and laptop bags.
7. Board to your airline.
8. Fill up your incoming passenger card, 1 hour before. This will be easy if you have a list on the contents of your bags. Ready carefully. Declare food always. It is understood that you have read the border customs do's and dont's.
9. Upon arrival at Sydney Terminal 1, present your incoming passenger card, passport to immigration.
10. Pick-up your check in bags.
11. Present your incoming passenger card to border control.
12. Proceed to another security to show your bag containing the item if it is allowed. If you are not sure, just tick YES.
13. Close your bags. Welcome Sydney.
14. If not, go to Qantas again for domestic to check in your bags.
14.Ride a free bus fare that will head you to Terminal 3.
15.Upon arrival to Terminal 3, another inspection to your carry on and laptop bags.
16.Proceed to your boarding gate.
17.Upon arrival to your domestic destination. Just pick up your check in bags. You are good to go. Sometimes they do charge for the usage of trolley. ($2 AUD coin)

Very helpful! Thank you @tigerlance.

Question

• Can we put hard drives in the luggage? Just so I can lessen the weight of my backpack.

tigerlance

@Lou27 said:

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

Hi po! Do we need polio vaccine to be able to to fly to Australia? Planning my BM some this June or early July. Thank you!

Hindi ka ba navaccine ng polio? Kung required sa pagpunta dito, di siya hinanap. Pero kasi pagdating mo dito, magbabago rin yung pananaw mo, since nakasulat siya sa visa grant, kailangan sundin. Baka kasi
pagdating ng panahon hanapin sa iyo, nakastate naman sa visa grant. Yun llang naman #1 - #9 yun lang ang hinanap sa akin. Yung vaccination certificate hindi na nga hinanap basta nasend mo sa DPD. Pero mas okay rin na dala mo just in case may connecting flight ka other than AU.

Kung meron ka vaccination book dati, halos lahat naman navaccine

tigerlance

@Lou27 said:

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

Hi po! Do we need polio vaccine to be able to to fly to Australia? Planning my BM some this June or early July. Thank you!

Better add jackets with hood kasi malamig pagdating mo dito. Merong winter snap. You need warmer sa upper part, leggings, ear muffs, mittens, double or triple jacket.beanie, balaclava. Mahirap maghanap sa atin kasi tropical country, you can try 2nd hand shops, labhan mo nalang mabuti hehe. Unless sa may bandang Darwin ka pupunta.

tigerlance

@Lou27 said:

@tigerlance said:
Steps. Assuming Qantas.
1. First inspection regarding your carryon, checkin, and laptop bags. You can bring your relatives up to this point.
2. Pay your travel tax at TIEZA amounting to 1620. Present your visa, passport.
3. Check in your bags. Maximum allowed bags depends on you travel class. Laptop bags and carry-on bags were not subjected to weight. Qantas will issue your ticket and baggage ticket. Present your passport, DPD, and flight itinenary, vaccination certificate to Qantas.
4. Fill up your departure card. Present your passport, visa, departure card, and receipt of travel tax at immigation officer.
5. Proceed for the inspection. Inspection on your carry on and laptop bags. Each laptop will be separated for inspection.
6. Another inspection again for your boarding gate for your carryon and laptop bags.
7. Board to your airline.
8. Fill up your incoming passenger card, 1 hour before. This will be easy if you have a list on the contents of your bags. Ready carefully. Declare food always. It is understood that you have read the border customs do's and dont's.
9. Upon arrival at Sydney Terminal 1, present your incoming passenger card, passport to immigration.
10. Pick-up your check in bags.
11. Present your incoming passenger card to border control.
12. Proceed to another security to show your bag containing the item if it is allowed. If you are not sure, just tick YES.
13. Close your bags. Welcome Sydney.
14. If not, go to Qantas again for domestic to check in your bags.
14.Ride a free bus fare that will head you to Terminal 3.
15.Upon arrival to Terminal 3, another inspection to your carry on and laptop bags.
16.Proceed to your boarding gate.
17.Upon arrival to your domestic destination. Just pick up your check in bags. You are good to go. Sometimes they do charge for the usage of trolley. ($2 AUD coin)

Very helpful! Thank you @tigerlance.

Question

• Can we put hard drives in the luggage? Just so I can lessen the weight of my backpack.

Interesting question. Pag Qantas ka,
Free ang luggage bag. Kung ano ilagay mo dun, free yun kasama ang accessories. Walang weight requirement, Nandun siya sa qantas website.
Yung Carry On - Hindi siya winiweigh. Dumaan lang sa weighing machine ang Check in Luggage.

*Kung alam ko lang ito, minasimise ko ang carry-on ko hehe. Some airlines strict sila sa carry-on. Alam
ko, yung Air Asia.

Trolley - Carry-On
Laptop Bag - Shoulder.

Diskartehan mo nalang kung ano mas okay sa iyo na laptop bag.

Lou27

Very helpful! Thank you @tigerlance.

Question

• Can we put hard drives in the luggage? Just so I can lessen the weight of my backpack.

Interesting question. Pag Qantas ka,
Free ang luggage bag. Kung ano ilagay mo dun, free yun kasama ang accessories. Walang weight requirement, Nandun siya sa qantas website.
Yung Carry On - Hindi siya winiweigh. Dumaan lang sa weighing machine ang Check in Luggage.

*Kung alam ko lang ito, minasimise ko ang carry-on ko hehe. Some airlines strict sila sa carry-on. Alam
ko, yung Air Asia.

Trolley - Carry-On
Laptop Bag - Shoulder.

Diskartehan mo nalang kung ano mas okay sa iyo na laptop bag.

Thank you! Actually, yung concern ko lang is yung bigat. May back problem kasi ako kaya hindi masyado pede ang mabigat.

Lou27

Hi po! Do we need polio vaccine to be able to to fly to Australia? Planning my BM some this June or early July. Thank you!

Hindi ka ba navaccine ng polio? Kung required sa pagpunta dito, di siya hinanap. Pero kasi pagdating mo dito, magbabago rin yung pananaw mo, since nakasulat siya sa visa grant, kailangan sundin. Baka kasi
pagdating ng panahon hanapin sa iyo, nakastate naman sa visa grant. Yun llang naman #1 - #9 yun lang ang hinanap sa akin. Yung vaccination certificate hindi na nga hinanap basta nasend mo sa DPD. Pero mas okay rin na dala mo just in case may connecting flight ka other than AU.

Kung meron ka vaccination book dati, halos lahat naman navaccine

That's my problem, we moved a lot when I was younger, so wala na akong record kung ano mang vaccine ang meron ako. Pero to be sure, magpavaccine na lang din ako.

Thank you ulit sa step by step reminders. I'll be moving sa Sydney, so kung may iba pang reminders, please let me know.

tigerlance

@Lou27 said:

Hi po! Do we need polio vaccine to be able to to fly to Australia? Planning my BM some this June or early July. Thank you!

Hindi ka ba navaccine ng polio? Kung required sa pagpunta dito, di siya hinanap. Pero kasi pagdating mo dito, magbabago rin yung pananaw mo, since nakasulat siya sa visa grant, kailangan sundin. Baka kasi
pagdating ng panahon hanapin sa iyo, nakastate naman sa visa grant. Yun llang naman #1 - #9 yun lang ang hinanap sa akin. Yung vaccination certificate hindi na nga hinanap basta nasend mo sa DPD. Pero mas okay rin na dala mo just in case may connecting flight ka other than AU.

Kung meron ka vaccination book dati, halos lahat naman navaccine

That's my problem, we moved a lot when I was younger, so wala na akong record kung ano mang vaccine ang meron ako. Pero to be sure, magpavaccine na lang din ako.

Thank you ulit sa step by step reminders. I'll be moving sa Sydney, so kung may iba pang reminders, please let me know.

May sample na madodownload na incoming passenger card sa AU, pwede mo na iprint and sagutan para kopyahin mo nalang pagkarating. Before you fill-out, you must review kung ano ang dadalhin mo. Baka last minute na padala hehe bago ka umalis might change your answers in the bag hehe. All the best.

athelene

@Lou27 said:
Question

• Can we put hard drives in the luggage? Just so I can lessen the weight of my backpack.

You can, but with HD having movable parts, I rarely put them in check-in luggages because they are fragile. I would rather put up with heavier handcarry than have broken hard drives in the luggage. It's the same concept as putting a camera or laptop in check-in luggage. I always put a "Fragile" tag on my check-in bags so they are more likely to be handled with care, but there's still no telling on how they are handled by airport crew once they're out of sight.

gzabala

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

hello sir,
thanks for posting this. my question ako sa Vevo. so need ko ito iprint para ipresent sa PH immigration? and since wala ng visa stamp sa passport, enough na ba na ipakita ko sa immigration ang visa grant letter?

thanks in advance.

gzabala

hello everyone,

question lang about self-isolation upon arrival sa sydney. ok lang mag self isolate sa sharing house?
actually wala pa akong nakita matirhan upon arrival but im planning to take house sharing lang muna para makatipid. planning to come to Sydney this august 2022

thanks in advance.

gzabala

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

hello sir, nag try ako magcreate ng DPD account but its asking for an Aus #. wala po akong Aus # since nasa PH pa ako now. paano po ito?

Lou27

@athelene said:

@Lou27 said:
Question

• Can we put hard drives in the luggage? Just so I can lessen the weight of my backpack.

You can, but with HD having movable parts, I rarely put them in check-in luggages because they are fragile. I would rather put up with heavier handcarry than have broken hard drives in the luggage. It's the same concept as putting a camera or laptop in check-in luggage. I always put a "Fragile" tag on my check-in bags so they are more likely to be handled with care, but there's still no telling on how they are handled by airport crew once they're out of sight.

Makes sense. Thank you!

tigerlance

@gzabala said:

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

hello sir, nag try ako magcreate ng DPD account but its asking for an Aus #. wala po akong Aus # since nasa PH pa ako now. paano po ito?

philippine mobile number basta naka roam on bago ka pumunta sa au. pati sa incoming passenger card, yun rin ang nilagay ko.

onyok

Hello, mag ask lang po sana ako pag 491FS po ba, as temporary entrant po ang iseselect sa DPD? Thank you po 😊

jsp

Hello po,

Baka magmove na kami ni wife next month.

TSS 482 lang hawak naming Visa and may condition na dapat meron kaming adequate health insurance.
Question ko po, kailan dapat bumili, while offshore po ba or pagkadating na duon? Or pwede na bang bumili while offshore tapos effectivity nya pagka lapag sa AU?

Tsaka, ano po ung health insurance nyo, may mga nababasa ako about BUPA... and ano kaya dapat ang kunin, top tlaga or ung maging sapat lang sa visa type namin... Dalawa pa lang naman kami sa ngayon....

Anghirap naman, hahaha.... nalilito ako dami kailangan isipin...

tigerlance

@onyok said:

Hello, mag ask lang po sana ako pag 491FS po ba, as temporary entrant po ang iseselect sa DPD? Thank you po 😊

Temporary entrant muna.
Maximum number of days or years, nandun naman sa visa.
Wala naman question sa immigration sa ph and au.

tigerlance

@gzabala said:

@tigerlance said:
1. Flight Ticket
2. Receipt of 1620.00 Travel Tax
3. Passport
4. DPD Summary _ wag kalimutan ito
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Departure Form sa Philippines
7. Incoming Passenger Card sa Australia _ declare truthfully and read carefully
8. VEVO
9. $2 AUD if you need trolley at the domestic terminal.

hello sir,
thanks for posting this. my question ako sa Vevo. so need ko ito iprint para ipresent sa PH immigration? and since wala ng visa stamp sa passport, enough na ba na ipakita ko sa immigration ang visa grant letter?

thanks in advance.

Yes vevo, ipapakita mo yan pag magbayad ka ng travel tax and sa immigration. Hahahanapin nila yan 4x.
a) Pag magbabayad ka ng travel tax
b) Initial security check sa NAIA terminal
c) Airline Check-in bags
d)Immigration

tigerlance

@Lou27 said:

@athelene said:

@Lou27 said:
Question

• Can we put hard drives in the luggage? Just so I can lessen the weight of my backpack.

You can, but with HD having movable parts, I rarely put them in check-in luggages because they are fragile. I would rather put up with heavier handcarry than have broken hard drives in the luggage. It's the same concept as putting a camera or laptop in check-in luggage. I always put a "Fragile" tag on my check-in bags so they are more likely to be handled with care, but there's still no telling on how they are handled by airport crew once they're out of sight.

Makes sense. Thank you!

Effective yung fragile tape. Maayos yung pagkakahandle sa pinas. Yung sa AU naman okay naman yung pagkakahandle ng mga bags pagnakita mo sila, hindi tinatapon. Ang tatangkad kasi yung mga nagbubuhat. Lagyan mo nalang ng bubble wrap. Extra note, wag niyo iplastic ang luggage. May scam sa airport. Kasi, iswab yung mga gamit sa loob ng qantas. I don't know sa iba, kaya bubuksan niyo yun sa harap nila then iswab nila gamit mo.

gzabala

@jsp said:
Hello po,

Baka magmove na kami ni wife next month.

TSS 482 lang hawak naming Visa and may condition na dapat meron kaming adequate health insurance.
Question ko po, kailan dapat bumili, while offshore po ba or pagkadating na duon? Or pwede na bang bumili while offshore tapos effectivity nya pagka lapag sa AU?

Tsaka, ano po ung health insurance nyo, may mga nababasa ako about BUPA... and ano kaya dapat ang kunin, top tlaga or ung maging sapat lang sa visa type namin... Dalawa pa lang naman kami sa ngayon....

Anghirap naman, hahaha.... nalilito ako dami kailangan isipin...

i also have the same question. baka hanapin ito sa Au immi upon landing?

jsp

Hello, sana po may maka pansin and makapag reply po sakin...
Since na-grant na ung Visa, nag resign na ko sa company ko dito sa Pinas.
Pero nagbabasa basa ako, may Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) yata na need pag exit ng Pinas.
Omg, binook na rin kami ng flight ng employer though mga last week pa ng July ung flight date kasi I have to observe pa the 30-day notice period ng resignation ko plus inallow ako ng additional days to make asikaso... pero nappraning ako sa OEC, apparently, andami dami din niyang steps. Can someone please enlighten me po... may nakakauha na po ba rito ng OEC, and gano katagal sya ma-grant. My goodness, para rin pala syang Visa eh...

nashmacoy101

@jsp said:
Hello, sana po may maka pansin and makapag reply po sakin...
Since na-grant na ung Visa, nag resign na ko sa company ko dito sa Pinas.
Pero nagbabasa basa ako, may Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) yata na need pag exit ng Pinas.
Omg, binook na rin kami ng flight ng employer though mga last week pa ng July ung flight date kasi I have to observe pa the 30-day notice period ng resignation ko plus inallow ako ng additional days to make asikaso... pero nappraning ako sa OEC, apparently, andami dami din niyang steps. Can someone please enlighten me po... may nakakauha na po ba rito ng OEC, and gano katagal sya ma-grant. My goodness, para rin pala syang Visa eh...

as far as I know, OEC is applicable lang po kapag returning OFW sa place of employment. nung nagbakasyon kami dito sa pinas from Qatar (5 years ago), mabilis lang naman makakuha ng OEC oras lang naman makakuha depende sa haba ng pila.