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How did you bring in your money to OZ?

arpiquirayarpiquiray AdelaidePosts: 35Member
edited February 2012 in Other Migration Topic
Gandang umaga po

Based on PDOS, the maximum money you can take out is USD 10,000 or AUD 10,000 or PHP 10,000 only. Amount higher than that you need a certification from BSP. Kung more that this amount ang baon ng family nyo at hindi na kayo kumuha ng certification from BSP, ano po ang ginawa nyo? Pls advise on the most convenient and practical way.

salamat po,
Arpi

Lodgment Date: October 10, 2010
Visa Granted: July 12, 2011
Visa Type: Subclass 175
Touchdown in Adelaide, SA: April 15, 2012

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  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
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    ung $10,000 naman po per person siya kaya kapag couple kau, u r entitled to bring $20k. cheers ;) baket ilan ba balak niong baunin?

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  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    @arpiquiray, or convert your peso into dollars. Or open an Australian bank account. Try mo sa ANZ Makati. :)

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  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    @unanimous21. nope. kapag couple kayo or family.. considered as one. so 10K USD combined na.

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  • BuhaySGBuhaySG Singapore
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    A friend of mine who widrawn their PRship here in SG, did a telegraphic transfer, to bring their CPF contribution to NZ. baka puede from pinas to AU?
  • mikaimikai Lexington
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    considered as 1 pala yung family? :(

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  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    @mikai, merong document to declare yung amount of money na dala mo kung more than 10K tapos kailangan mo din ng proof/evidence on how you get that amount of money. example: Payslips or certification that you're earning that much. Land titles, or proof ng pinagbentahan ng lupa or ari-arian. if you madami ka din dalang alahas at mukhang more than 10k din ang value kailangan mo din ideclare yun with proof na sayo talaga yun.

    i forgot nga lang kung ano tawag sa document na yun. hehe.

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • chantalgertrudechantalgertrude Davao City
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    so it means na more than 10k pesos kailangan ideclare sa BSP? hehehehe thanks naman oh nabasa ko post na to before i depart from phil hehehe...deposit ko nlang money ko sa debit card ko hehehe
  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    in my case, i bought some AUD sa BDO.. need mo lang magpareserve..

    kase pagdating mo dito sa australia may fee kapag papapalitan mo yung money mo sa forex. tapos kapag sa airport naman mababa rates..

    pwede rin na ideposit mo na lang money mo sa normal mong ATM (phil account) then withdraw money as you wish. pero syempre may bank charges din..

    most effective way is to buy AUD na lang sa bank.. best way to buy ngayon kase 43, sometimes 42 na lang ang 1 AUD to PHP..

    when i went here in australia last year 1 AUD = 46 pa..
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @katie0499: so magkano po ang binaon nyo? 10K AUD po ba? :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
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    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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  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    @hotshot

    haha! around that amount.. yung pinapalit ko na cash is 5k AUD.. yung nasa account ko is around 6k AUD but is in peso..
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    barya pa lang yan.. ung ibang pera ni ms @katie0499, pinatago muna nya sa akin.. saka na lang nya kukunin.. pero pag nakalimutan nya, sa akin n lang daw.. ;)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @katie0499: i see. pero sa case nyo...di nyo naman naubos ang baon nyong cash bago kayo nakahanap ng work at nag-settle down na?

    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 :)

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    Reply to @katie0499: i see. pero sa case nyo...di nyo naman naubos ang baon nyong cash bago kayo nakahanap ng work at nag-settle down na?
    hehe.. di ko nga masyado nagamit yung money talaga kase nagkawork na ako 2 weeks after arriving here. well, eventually naubos din pala kase kung ano ano ang pinagbibili ko..

    saka nagtravel ako sa eastern states (syd, melb, canberra) a few days before i started work (perth based ako). balak ko kase funds ko yung dala ko in case i dont find a job.. mas madali kase in AUD yung money mo.. nagpapalit din ako ng USD mga 600 lang.. up until now di ko pa rin nagagamit. so, yung money ko sa pinoy ATM ko, di ko nagamit bukod sa pambayad for the bills na naiwan ko sa pinas.
  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    barya pa lang yan.. ung ibang pera ni ms @katie0499, pinatago muna nya sa akin.. saka na lang nya kukunin.. pero pag nakalimutan nya, sa akin n lang daw.. ;)
    ahaha! sige itago mo muna @lock_code2004..

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @katie0499: nice...2 weeks lang may work na! thanks for the info. :)

    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 :)

  • k_mavsk_mavs Melbourne
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    edited July 2012
    Reply to @katie0499: iba pala talaga si miss katie. :) sya pala pwede nating lapitan pag nagipit tayo sa Oz. :)) kunin na nmin po yung address nyo sa Perth. :) kunin po namin kayong tour guide when we arrive there in Oz. :)

    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”

  • tigermjtigermj Mandaluyong
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    edited July 2012
    meron po ba talaga nag check kun magkano pera ang dala mo ? or pwede mo ba hindi na i declare kun sorbra lang ng konti sa 10k and dala mo ? itago na lang sa medyas hehe
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @tigermj: yung gf ko dati (wife ko na sya ngayon)....naguwi sya ng more than 10K from the US...nagtago sya kung san san ng pera. yung iba nasa bulsa ng jeans nya na naka-check-in sa luggage, yung iba sa laptop bag, yung iba sa wallet. nakalusot naman. hahaha

    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 :)

  • tigermjtigermj Mandaluyong
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    Reply to @hotshot: thanks :) try ko din yun kasi siguro naman hindi nila iisa isahin ang pag check :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    why take the risk.. kung pwede naman sa mas safe na paraan...
    ;)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @lock_code2004: oo nga naman kaya i dont suggest gayahin ng iba kung ano ginawa ng wife ko dati. sadyang tamad lang sya ayusin at wala syang time. as in parang pumunta sya sa bank para withdrawhin lahat ng pera tapos lumipad kinabukasan. hahaha

    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 :)

  • kenkoykenkoy Sydney
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    has anyone tried approaching BSP-AMLAC to file for a clearance? how much to get the clearance?

    ... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.

  • tigermjtigermj Mandaluyong
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    edited July 2012
    pano ba magpadala ng pera from phil to AU ? thru bank lang ba ? at kun sakali eh pwede ba yun AUD ipapadala mismo ? naisip ko kasi para la ka masyado dala na cash pagbiyahe punta au.

    isa pa po tanong eh may kaso po ba kun bumili ng AUD sa mga reputable money changer like sanry's and czarina ? medyo mas mababa kasi rate nila eh

    thanks
  • sohcsohc Adelaide
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    edited July 2012
    @tigermj sa BDO ako bumili ng dollar mas mura yata dun nung nagtry ako magcompare compare but sa SM Moa lang ako nakakita ng branch na may available AUD. You need to open an account with them bago ka makakapag request ng AUD.

    After mo magopen ng account deposit mo na lang and just call the branch that you want to reserve this certain amount of AUD.

    BPI and Western Union are your options in sending money from Phil to AU.

    ACS 262113 / Arrived in Adelaide 19/02/12
    Employment started 19/03/2012
    Enjoying the land down under :)

  • BryanBryan North Ryde
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    guys na try nyo na na may USD kayo tapos dun na kayo sa Au bumili(nagpalit) ng AUD?
    Ano kaya maganda kung may USD ka, dito sa pinas magpalit ng money or dun na sa AU?

    God is Good!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    guys na try nyo na na may USD kayo tapos dun na kayo sa Au bumili(nagpalit) ng AUD?
    Ano kaya maganda kung may USD ka, dito sa pinas magpalit ng money or dun na sa AU?
    The problem with this is that you are incurring 2 commission charges - (1) when you buy USD and (2) when you convert your USD into AUD.

    It will turn out na mas mahal...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Reply to @psychoboy: baka meron na talagang USD si @Bryan. :)

    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 :)

  • BryanBryan North Ryde
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jun 13, 2012
    yup i already have USD.

    God is Good!

  • BryanBryan North Ryde
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jun 13, 2012
    anyone tried buying AUD in oz using USD currency? ok ba ito or kung dito sa atin (from USD to peso to AUD)?

    God is Good!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    anyone tried buying AUD in oz using USD currency? ok ba ito or kung dito sa atin (from USD to peso to AUD)?

    You will be better off AUD to USD diretso - this is a very active currency pair hence you should be able to get a very good rate for this.

    USD to PHP to AUD involve double charges and will be costly...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
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