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  • Jake23Jake23 Singapore
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2023

    @von1xx said:

    @Jake23 said:
    Hi po mga ka-SG! :D I'm planning to take driving lesson sa Comfortdelgo driving centre (CDC)! para diretso apply at makakuha na ako ng license. Tagal pa po kasi yung paghihintay sa visa grant. Wala po akong experience sa pagmamanego ng kahit anong vehicle. Bike lang alam ko😅.

    Nabasa ko sa old comments na merong nagtake dito sa SG pero sa other driving centre naman. Meron po ba nakatry na dito sa CDC? Meron kaya silang flexible class schedule? May other tips po ba kayo na mashishare sa gaya kong nagbabalak dito na kumuha ng lisensya? Plano ko pong magcheck din sa office nila this weekend but try ko muna magtanong tanong dito. Salamat.

    First time nyo po ba kukuha ng drivers license o meron na PH drivers license? Kung meron na PH baka pwede nyo try iconvert. Not sure lang kung nagbago na steps pero nung kumuha dati nagtake ln ako ng Basic Theory Test sa Comfortdelgo then pagkapasa nagapply nko ng SG license.

    Opo first time kukuha. Nabasa ko kasi na mas matagal proseso sa AU kesa dito sa SG kaya nagbabalak magtake ng driving lesson na dito habang hinihintay yung grant.

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore)
    EOI - 85 Points

    [Age: 25|English: 20|Education: 15|Experience: 10|No Partner: 10|State Nomination: 05]
    15-08-2024 - Submitted EOI (75 points)
    23-09-2024 - Updated EOI (85 points)
    13-11-2024 - Pre-invite 190 (SA)
    15-11-2024 - Nomination application lodgement
    27-11-2024 - Nomination approval (ITA)
    10-12-2024 - SG clearance
    11-12-2024 - NBI clearance
    11-12-2024 - 190 visa lodgement
    21-12-2024 - Medical
    ___________ - Visa grant

  • Jake23Jake23 Singapore
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2023

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Jake23 said:
    Hi po mga ka-SG! :D I'm planning to take driving lesson sa Comfortdelgo driving centre (CDC)! para diretso apply at makakuha na ako ng license. Tagal pa po kasi yung paghihintay sa visa grant. Wala po akong experience sa pagmamanego ng kahit anong vehicle. Bike lang alam ko😅.

    Nabasa ko sa old comments na merong nagtake dito sa SG pero sa other driving centre naman. Meron po ba nakatry na dito sa CDC? Meron kaya silang flexible class schedule? May other tips po ba kayo na mashishare sa gaya kong nagbabalak dito na kumuha ng lisensya? Plano ko pong magcheck din sa office nila this weekend but try ko muna magtanong tanong dito. Salamat.

    Yung sakin conversion lang with Exam. Pero nagtake pa rin akong private driving lessons to experience right-hand driving sa sg. Tapos rent ka nalang sa Get Go. Feeling ko, mas may advantage ka pa nga kasi wala ka pang left-hand experience sa pinas. Di ka malilito haha. Hindi dito defensive driving, aggressive. 😄

    Sa SSDC na rin ako nagexam nun (Basic Theory Test), may courses din sila dito:
    https://ssdcl.com.sg/course/

    Nageemail lang ako dito dati pag may tanong ako, nagrreply naman agad;
    [email protected]

    Same sa pinas need mo muna kumuha student permit dito. Nasa sgd4k inabot nung kakilala ko na nag enroll here dito scratch year 2023.

    Salamat po sa info🙏. Mahal din pala hehe. Chineck ko sa google map and sa may woodlands area pala si SSDC. Nasa Sengkang ako and work office ko malapit sa Woodleigh. Ta-try ko muna check yung CDC na malapit sa Tai Seng.

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore)
    EOI - 85 Points

    [Age: 25|English: 20|Education: 15|Experience: 10|No Partner: 10|State Nomination: 05]
    15-08-2024 - Submitted EOI (75 points)
    23-09-2024 - Updated EOI (85 points)
    13-11-2024 - Pre-invite 190 (SA)
    15-11-2024 - Nomination application lodgement
    27-11-2024 - Nomination approval (ITA)
    10-12-2024 - SG clearance
    11-12-2024 - NBI clearance
    11-12-2024 - 190 visa lodgement
    21-12-2024 - Medical
    ___________ - Visa grant

  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 217Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023


    Eto ang nakasulat sa website ng sg police. Starting point mo is sa driving centres dito. Pili ka ng isa sa 3 options na meron. Then maybe go on from there.

    Jake23mathilde9newhorizonseeker

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    ***** 07 March 2025 - VISA GRANT *****

  • Jake23Jake23 Singapore
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2023

    @fmp_921 said:

    Eto ang nakasulat sa website ng sg police. Starting point mo is sa driving centres dito. Pili ka ng isa sa 3 options na meron. Then maybe go on from there.

    Noted. Thanks @fmp_921 !

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore)
    EOI - 85 Points

    [Age: 25|English: 20|Education: 15|Experience: 10|No Partner: 10|State Nomination: 05]
    15-08-2024 - Submitted EOI (75 points)
    23-09-2024 - Updated EOI (85 points)
    13-11-2024 - Pre-invite 190 (SA)
    15-11-2024 - Nomination application lodgement
    27-11-2024 - Nomination approval (ITA)
    10-12-2024 - SG clearance
    11-12-2024 - NBI clearance
    11-12-2024 - 190 visa lodgement
    21-12-2024 - Medical
    ___________ - Visa grant

  • datch29datch29 Geelong, Victoria
    Posts: 282Member
    Joined: Jan 11, 2018
    edited February 23

    @Jake23 said:

    @von1xx said:

    @Jake23 said:
    Hi po mga ka-SG! :D I'm planning to take driving lesson sa Comfortdelgo driving centre (CDC)! para diretso apply at makakuha na ako ng license. Tagal pa po kasi yung paghihintay sa visa grant. Wala po akong experience sa pagmamanego ng kahit anong vehicle. Bike lang alam ko😅.

    Nabasa ko sa old comments na merong nagtake dito sa SG pero sa other driving centre naman. Meron po ba nakatry na dito sa CDC? Meron kaya silang flexible class schedule? May other tips po ba kayo na mashishare sa gaya kong nagbabalak dito na kumuha ng lisensya? Plano ko pong magcheck din sa office nila this weekend but try ko muna magtanong tanong dito. Salamat.

    First time nyo po ba kukuha ng drivers license o meron na PH drivers license? Kung meron na PH baka pwede nyo try iconvert. Not sure lang kung nagbago na steps pero nung kumuha dati nagtake ln ako ng Basic Theory Test sa Comfortdelgo then pagkapasa nagapply nko ng SG license.

    Opo first time kukuha. Nabasa ko kasi na mas matagal proseso sa AU kesa dito sa SG kaya nagbabalak magtake ng driving lesson na dito habang hinihintay yung grant.

    Ndi naman matagal process sa AU, need mo lang makapasa sa actual test. on the day na maka pasa ka pwede ka na mag drive. Ang mag papatagal lang is yung pag aaral talaga kung from 0 ka.

    To add on na din yung presyo, alam ko kasi mahal sa SG. dito mura lang.

    fmp_921Jake23

    God is good all the time!

    Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5

    Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
    22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
    31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
    15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
    12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
    25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
    20/12/2021 - ITA Received
    16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
    05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
    03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
    12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!

  • Jake23Jake23 Singapore
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2023

    @datch29 said:

    @Jake23 said:

    @von1xx said:

    @Jake23 said:
    Hi po mga ka-SG! :D I'm planning to take driving lesson sa Comfortdelgo driving centre (CDC)! para diretso apply at makakuha na ako ng license. Tagal pa po kasi yung paghihintay sa visa grant. Wala po akong experience sa pagmamanego ng kahit anong vehicle. Bike lang alam ko😅.

    Nabasa ko sa old comments na merong nagtake dito sa SG pero sa other driving centre naman. Meron po ba nakatry na dito sa CDC? Meron kaya silang flexible class schedule? May other tips po ba kayo na mashishare sa gaya kong nagbabalak dito na kumuha ng lisensya? Plano ko pong magcheck din sa office nila this weekend but try ko muna magtanong tanong dito. Salamat.

    First time nyo po ba kukuha ng drivers license o meron na PH drivers license? Kung meron na PH baka pwede nyo try iconvert. Not sure lang kung nagbago na steps pero nung kumuha dati nagtake ln ako ng Basic Theory Test sa Comfortdelgo then pagkapasa nagapply nko ng SG license.

    Opo first time kukuha. Nabasa ko kasi na mas matagal proseso sa AU kesa dito sa SG kaya nagbabalak magtake ng driving lesson na dito habang hinihintay yung grant.

    Ndi naman matagal process sa AU, need mo lang makapasa sa actual test. on the day na maka pasa ka pwede ka na mag drive. Ang mag papatagal lang is yung pag aaral talaga kung from 0 ka.

    To add on na din yung presyo, alam ko kasi mahal sa SG. dito mura lang.

    @datch29 salamat po sa info. Nagcheck ako online sa may website sa SA about sa drivers license conversion, kapag pala less than 1 year yung existing license e sa P1 din lang katumbas😅. Ipon ipon na lang po muna ako para sa SA na lang ako magaral magmaneho.

    fmp_921

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore)
    EOI - 85 Points

    [Age: 25|English: 20|Education: 15|Experience: 10|No Partner: 10|State Nomination: 05]
    15-08-2024 - Submitted EOI (75 points)
    23-09-2024 - Updated EOI (85 points)
    13-11-2024 - Pre-invite 190 (SA)
    15-11-2024 - Nomination application lodgement
    27-11-2024 - Nomination approval (ITA)
    10-12-2024 - SG clearance
    11-12-2024 - NBI clearance
    11-12-2024 - 190 visa lodgement
    21-12-2024 - Medical
    ___________ - Visa grant

  • dvd17dvd17 Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2024

    Hello, may expiration ba ang SG PCC? Need ba kumuha ulit after 1 year while waiting sa grant?

    SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313). Offshore (Singapore).
    Current Points: 189: 90pts | 190: 95pts

    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Partner:10 | NAATI: 5
    Invited Points: 189: 85pts | 190: 90pts Invited by NSW 190
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10

    TIMELINE
    2023-11-08: Applied for Skill Assessment
    2023-12-12: Received Skill Assessment Approval. More than 8 years so got maximum points.
    2024-01-22: Received PTE Results. Overall 90 > S: 90, L: 90, R: 90, W:84 so got maximum points.
    2024-01-30: Submitted EOI for 189 and 190 for NSW, VIC, QLD. No 491.
    2024-02-01: Booked NAATI exam for Valentines Day when 1 slot last minute opened up.
    2024-02-09: Received Pre-Invite for State Nomination from NSW 190 at 90 pts (lucky, only 10 days wait)
    2024-02-13: Updated EOI from Single to Skilled Partner. NSW is ok with this as long as points are the same.
    2024-02-14: Took NAATI exam (too late to reschedule since I learned about pre-invite late)
    2024-02-14: Submitted State Nomination Application.
    2024-02-26: Received State Nomination Approval and Invitation to Apply (ITA)
    2024-02-28: Received NAATI results. Passed (got +5 but it is useless now since I already have an ITA)
    2024-03-07: SG Police Clearance - Applied for COC Appeal online.
    2024-03-08: PH Police Clearance - Went embassy for NBI clearance fingerprint & mailed to PH.
    2024-03-08: SG Police Clearance - Received COC Appeal Approval.
    2024-03-09: SG Police Clearance - Applied for COC Request, Received Approval, Booked Fingerprinting.
    2024-03-11: SG Police Clearance - Done & Uploaded.
    2024-03-20: Lodged 190 Visa Application.
    2024-04-01: Medical Clearance - Booked.
    2024-04-03: PH Police Clearance - Done & Uploaded.
    2024-04-04: Medical Clearance - Received.

    2025-XX-XX: VISA GRANTED!!

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  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 1,007Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @dvd17 said:
    Hello, may expiration ba ang SG PCC? Need ba kumuha ulit after 1 year while waiting sa grant?

    Yes.

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
    Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
    Points Breakdown:
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
    Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
    ~~~~
    10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
    11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
    11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
    ~~~~
    01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
    ~~~~
    09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
    09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
    11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
    11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
    12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
    12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
    12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
    ~~~~
    02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
    02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
    02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
    02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
    02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
    02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
    04.30.2025 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Granted! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • MainGoal18MainGoal18 Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2024

    Hi po, meron po bang nag pplan na for BM? Ask ko lang sana if anong courier ang gagamitin niyo po para magdala ng gamit sa AU?
    Thank you so much 🙏

    fmp_921cubenewhorizonseeker
  • cubecube Singapore
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2024

    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    mathilde9fmp_921
  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 217Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Kami po balak namin iwan lang naka open pa rn bank account dito. Since itutuloy din namin ung AIA namin monthly. Pero no idea yet if possible ba or papano dapat gagawin.

    cube

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    ***** 07 March 2025 - VISA GRANT *****

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Wala kayong dapat gawin. Just keep it open with sufficient balance. Wont hurt to go to a branch and inform them. But really, wala naman action on either side at this point.

    Once you have settled in Aus, yun lang yung action point - to update your residential/mailing address.

    Share ko lang, I'm just in awe of DBS's efficiency and level of customer service. My debit card is about to expire in June and had not requested for a new one, but see, I was surprised to find a new card in my mail last week - all the way from Singapore. That's service commitment! :)

    cubeCantThinkAnyUserNamemathilde9fmp_921Ozdrims

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • cubecube Singapore
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2024

    @fmp_921 said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Kami po balak namin iwan lang naka open pa rn bank account dito. Since itutuloy din namin ung AIA namin monthly. Pero no idea yet if possible ba or papano dapat gagawin.

    Balak ko din po sana iwan lang din. Since iiwan ko lang din naman muna yung funds dito kasi wala pa mapag lilipatan na bank account sa AU. Then unti-unti magtransfer. No idea lang talaga kung may consequences yung ganung plan.

    Thank you po sa insight @fmp_921!

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    @fmp_921 said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Kami po balak namin iwan lang naka open pa rn bank account dito. Since itutuloy din namin ung AIA namin monthly. Pero no idea yet if possible ba or papano dapat gagawin.

    I also have an AIA policy. Kept it active. Naka GIRO yung annual premium ko dun sa SG bank acct ko. No issues. :)

    Well, ang di ko lang magawa e pabago yung mailing address. Residential address was updated to AU address, but the mailing address cannot be outside of SG. My agent confirmed this as well. So, naiwan pa rin sa last known SG address namin sya. Wala naman snail mails na pinapadala ang alam ko. We asked our agent too, ok lang daw yun. Naka email mode na yung letters and correspondence namin dun sa policy. Just dont forget to do this.

    Also, ensure that your login option is changed to Username/Password, para di ka malock out once your FIN/SingPass is deactivated.

    fmp_921Ozdrims

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • cubecube Singapore
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2024

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Wala kayong dapat gawin. Just keep it open with sufficient balance. Wont hurt to go to a branch and inform them. But really, wala naman action on either side at this point.

    Once you have settled in Aus, yun lang yung action point - to update your residential/mailing address.

    Share ko lang, I'm just in awe of DBS's efficiency and level of customer service. My debit card is about to expire in June and had not requested for a new one, but see, I was surprised to find a new card in my mail last week - all the way from Singapore. That's service commitment! :)

    Wow! Ang galing nung pinadala pa talaga nila all the way to Aus!
    Online nyo lang po ba inupdate yung residential/mailing address?
    Thank you din po sa insight @_sebodemacho! Ganito na lang din siguro gagawin ko.

    _sebodemacho
  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019
    edited April 25

    @cube said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Wala kayong dapat gawin. Just keep it open with sufficient balance. Wont hurt to go to a branch and inform them. But really, wala naman action on either side at this point.

    Once you have settled in Aus, yun lang yung action point - to update your residential/mailing address.

    Share ko lang, I'm just in awe of DBS's efficiency and level of customer service. My debit card is about to expire in June and had not requested for a new one, but see, I was surprised to find a new card in my mail last week - all the way from Singapore. That's service commitment! :)

    Wow! Ang galing nung pinadala pa talaga nila all the way to Aus!
    Online nyo lang po ba inupdate yung residential/mailing address?
    Thank you din po sa insight @_sebodemacho! Ganito na lang din siguro gagawin ko.

    Yep, everything is online and self-serve. ;) #onlyInSingapore lol

    They will ask you of the US FATCA thingy since may nagbago sa tax jurisdiction. Just declare No. You will receive this through email. Then just follow the link to the declaration form.

    cubefmp_921

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Wala kayong dapat gawin. Just keep it open with sufficient balance. Wont hurt to go to a branch and inform them. But really, wala naman action on either side at this point.

    Once you have settled in Aus, yun lang yung action point - to update your residential/mailing address.

    Share ko lang, I'm just in awe of DBS's efficiency and level of customer service. My debit card is about to expire in June and had not requested for a new one, but see, I was surprised to find a new card in my mail last week - all the way from Singapore. That's service commitment! :)

    Wow! Ang galing nung pinadala pa talaga nila all the way to Aus!
    Online nyo lang po ba inupdate yung residential/mailing address?
    Thank you din po sa insight @_sebodemacho! Ganito na lang din siguro gagawin ko.

    Yep, everything is online and self-serve. ;) #onlyInSingapore lol

    They will ask you of the US FATCA thingy since may nagbago sa tax jurisdiction. Just declare No. You will receive this through email. Then just follow the link to the declaration form.

    Just to add, when I say "online", it's on the mobile app. Hindi na kasi accessible yung web (browser) app ng DBS outside of SG. Di ko lang sure if that's the same for other SG banks, in case you are not under DBS. :)

    cubefmp_921Ozdrims

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • cubecube Singapore
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2024

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Wala kayong dapat gawin. Just keep it open with sufficient balance. Wont hurt to go to a branch and inform them. But really, wala naman action on either side at this point.

    Once you have settled in Aus, yun lang yung action point - to update your residential/mailing address.

    Share ko lang, I'm just in awe of DBS's efficiency and level of customer service. My debit card is about to expire in June and had not requested for a new one, but see, I was surprised to find a new card in my mail last week - all the way from Singapore. That's service commitment! :)

    Wow! Ang galing nung pinadala pa talaga nila all the way to Aus!
    Online nyo lang po ba inupdate yung residential/mailing address?
    Thank you din po sa insight @_sebodemacho! Ganito na lang din siguro gagawin ko.

    Yep, everything is online and self-serve. ;) #onlyInSingapore lol

    They will ask you of the US FATCA thingy since may nagbago sa tax jurisdiction. Just declare No. You will receive this through email. Then just follow the link to the declaration form.

    Just to add, when I say "online", it's on the mobile app. Hindi na kasi accessible yung web (browser) app ng DBS outside of SG. Di ko lang sure if that's the same for other SG banks, in case you are not under DBS. :)

    Noted lahat. Thank you po @_sebodemacho! Medyo nakabawas sa anxiety. :D

    _sebodemachofmp_921newhorizonseeker
  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 217Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023

    Thanks sa insights @_sebodemacho. Eventually tlga mamimiss natin ung efficiency ni SG.

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    ***** 07 March 2025 - VISA GRANT *****

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,687Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    dag dag pa jan if gusto ng seamless transfer of funds from SG ?

    Try opening an account in the retail space of ANZ - deposit the funds there

    Then pag BM na open an ANZ account sa AU , then transfer na , seamless yung transfer - accdg to my local agent dito ,nakausap ko lang kahapon while doing the traditional photo op after grant sa office nila haha

    cube

    ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
    SC190 NSW = 90
    Timeline:
    17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
    29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
    15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass, and DRAFT CDR to the agent
    29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
    8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
    26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
    13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
    15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
    13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
    02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
    06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
    09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
    29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
    11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
    11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
    14 November 2024: Updated COC's for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through the agent
    4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
    20 March 2025: S56 received, requesting employment evidence (standard request for
    contracts, pay slips, bank statements, superannuation, work reference letters, tax documents,
    group certificates/payments
    27 March 2025: Submitted notification of incorrect answers before replying to S56 with the requested
    documents.
    23 April 2025 - IMMI GRANT notification was received at 0701AM Thank you, Lord!
    Finally GRANTED na din po after 16 months and 24 days of waiting.

    XX-XX-XX- BIG MOVE!! (manifesting)

  • cubecube Singapore
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2024

    @Ozdrims said:
    dag dag pa jan if gusto ng seamless transfer of funds from SG ?

    Try opening an account in the retail space of ANZ - deposit the funds there

    Then pag BM na open an ANZ account sa AU , then transfer na , seamless yung transfer - accdg to my local agent dito ,nakausap ko lang kahapon while doing the traditional photo op after grant sa office nila haha

    Thank you po dito sa insight @Ozdrims. I-check ko din ito. Initially ang idea ko lang regarding sa pagtransfer ng funds ay thru Wise. So far wala naman ako naeencounter na problem and real-time din yung transfer. Not sure lang alin ang mas better if i-consider ang exchange rate.

    BTW, congrats po sa visa grant @Ozdrims! Thank you sa mga contributions mo lagi dito.

    Ozdrims
  • newhorizonseekernewhorizonseeker Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2025

    @Ozdrims said:
    dag dag pa jan if gusto ng seamless transfer of funds from SG ?

    Try opening an account in the retail space of ANZ - deposit the funds there

    Then pag BM na open an ANZ account sa AU , then transfer na , seamless yung transfer - accdg to my local agent dito ,nakausap ko lang kahapon while doing the traditional photo op after grant sa office nila haha

    Hello! May nag suggest din samin nito 😄 Kapag nasubukan mo na mag open sa anz bank dito sa SG, let me know po. Happy to hear your experience. 🙏

    fmp_921

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
    Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
    Points Claimed: 85

    Timeline:

    10 2022: Submitted EOIs
    12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
    02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
    04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
    04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉

    We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️

  • newhorizonseekernewhorizonseeker Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2025

    @cube said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @cube said:
    Hello mga ka-SG! May random question lang ako. Gusto ko lang malaman opinion nyo.

    Ano plan nyo gawin sa bank account nyo dito sa SG once magdecide na kayo mag BM?
    Iinform nyo pa ba yung bank nyo na lilipat na kayo ng bansa? Anong best gawin sa bank account dito pag umalis na ng SG?

    Wala kayong dapat gawin. Just keep it open with sufficient balance. Wont hurt to go to a branch and inform them. But really, wala naman action on either side at this point.

    Once you have settled in Aus, yun lang yung action point - to update your residential/mailing address.

    Share ko lang, I'm just in awe of DBS's efficiency and level of customer service. My debit card is about to expire in June and had not requested for a new one, but see, I was surprised to find a new card in my mail last week - all the way from Singapore. That's service commitment! :)

    Wow! Ang galing nung pinadala pa talaga nila all the way to Aus!
    Online nyo lang po ba inupdate yung residential/mailing address?
    Thank you din po sa insight @_sebodemacho! Ganito na lang din siguro gagawin ko.

    Yep, everything is online and self-serve. ;) #onlyInSingapore lol

    They will ask you of the US FATCA thingy since may nagbago sa tax jurisdiction. Just declare No. You will receive this through email. Then just follow the link to the declaration form.

    Just to add, when I say "online", it's on the mobile app. Hindi na kasi accessible yung web (browser) app ng DBS outside of SG. Di ko lang sure if that's the same for other SG banks, in case you are not under DBS. :)

    Noted lahat. Thank you po @_sebodemacho! Medyo nakabawas sa anxiety. :D

    Salamat dito sir! Maganda help ito samin kasi yaw din namin close agad un dbs account. 🙏 Papano kaya ang credit cards, niclose niyo ba before kayo umalis ng SG?

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
    Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
    Points Claimed: 85

    Timeline:

    10 2022: Submitted EOIs
    12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
    02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
    04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
    04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉

    We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️

  • newhorizonseekernewhorizonseeker Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2025

    @MainGoal18 said:
    Hi po, meron po bang nag pplan na for BM? Ask ko lang sana if anong courier ang gagamitin niyo po para magdala ng gamit sa AU?
    Thank you so much 🙏

    Follow-up ko po ito. Gusto ko din makakuha ng advice if ano po ba mas ok na approach. Un mga nag BM na po sa AUS, nagpa box ba kayo via courrier or di na? Nakita ko kasi pwede karin mag check-in ng box sa airlines mismo. Then add nalang baggage allowance. I think mas cheaper siguro convenient lang un courrier kasi door to door service hehe!
    Isa din namin challenge ito kasi dami namin gamit since family of 3.

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
    Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
    Points Claimed: 85

    Timeline:

    10 2022: Submitted EOIs
    12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
    02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
    04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
    04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉

    We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️

  • newhorizonseekernewhorizonseeker Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2025

    @fmp_921 said:

    Eto ang nakasulat sa website ng sg police. Starting point mo is sa driving centres dito. Pili ka ng isa sa 3 options na meron. Then maybe go on from there.

    Uy follow-up question. Meron naba dito ang nakapag successfully convert ng driver's license? Kasi chineck ko requirements sa website nila, meron dito "Letter of endorsement on driving licence from country of issuance".. Kailangan ba ito for Philippines? Eh diba license card lang meron tayo?

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
    Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
    Points Claimed: 85

    Timeline:

    10 2022: Submitted EOIs
    12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
    02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
    04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
    04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉

    We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 1,007Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021
    edited April 30

    Uy follow-up question. Meron naba dito ang nakapag successfully convert ng driver's license? Kasi chineck ko requirements sa website nila, meron dito "Letter of endorsement on driving licence from country of issuance".. Kailangan ba ito for Philippines? Eh diba license card lang meron tayo?

    I have converted mine. Nilagay ko details and step by step guide, dito din sa thread na to, back read ka lang. Pag nahanap ko, i will share the link.

    Meron additional letter from PH LTO na need eh. Certificate of Issuance yata. It states when mo first nakuha yung license mo. Dapat mas nauna mo nakuha yung license mo, kesa first arrival mo sa singapore. Otherwise, di nila icconvert. Vinavalidate to sa SG LTA counter.

    Edit: found it
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/705/sg-based-members-drop-by-here/p196

    fmp_921

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
    Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
    Points Breakdown:
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
    Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
    ~~~~
    10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
    11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
    11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
    ~~~~
    01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
    ~~~~
    09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
    09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
    11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
    11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
    12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
    12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
    12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
    ~~~~
    02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
    02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
    02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
    02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
    02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
    02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
    04.30.2025 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Granted! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • newhorizonseekernewhorizonseeker Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2025

    @mathilde9 said:

    Uy follow-up question. Meron naba dito ang nakapag successfully convert ng driver's license? Kasi chineck ko requirements sa website nila, meron dito "Letter of endorsement on driving licence from country of issuance".. Kailangan ba ito for Philippines? Eh diba license card lang meron tayo?

    I have converted mine. Nilagay ko details and step by step guide, dito din sa thread na to, back read ka lang. Pag nahanap ko, i will share the link.

    Meron additional letter from PH LTO na need eh. Certificate of Issuance yata. It states when mo first nakuha yung license mo. Dapat mas nauna mo nakuha yung license mo, kesa first arrival mo sa singapore. Otherwise, di nila icconvert. Vinavalidate to sa SG LTA counter.

    Edit: found it
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/705/sg-based-members-drop-by-here/p196

    Thank you! Nag search ako ngaun pano makakuha ng certificate of issueance from LTO. Di ako nabigyan nito nun nag apply ako license nakaraan. Receipt and license card lang meron ako 🙏 Ikaw ba pano ka nag-request ng certificate?

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
    Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
    Points Claimed: 85

    Timeline:

    10 2022: Submitted EOIs
    12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
    02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
    04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
    04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉

    We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️

  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 217Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023

    @newhorizonseeker said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    Uy follow-up question. Meron naba dito ang nakapag successfully convert ng driver's license? Kasi chineck ko requirements sa website nila, meron dito "Letter of endorsement on driving licence from country of issuance".. Kailangan ba ito for Philippines? Eh diba license card lang meron tayo?

    I have converted mine. Nilagay ko details and step by step guide, dito din sa thread na to, back read ka lang. Pag nahanap ko, i will share the link.

    Meron additional letter from PH LTO na need eh. Certificate of Issuance yata. It states when mo first nakuha yung license mo. Dapat mas nauna mo nakuha yung license mo, kesa first arrival mo sa singapore. Otherwise, di nila icconvert. Vinavalidate to sa SG LTA counter.

    Edit: found it
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/705/sg-based-members-drop-by-here/p196

    Thank you! Nag search ako ngaun pano makakuha ng certificate of issueance from LTO. Di ako nabigyan nito nun nag apply ako license nakaraan. Receipt and license card lang meron ako 🙏 Ikaw ba pano ka nag-request ng certificate?

    Hi, just want to share my experience. Since sg based ako, gumawa ako ng authorisation letter for my father sa ph para sya mag asikaso. Then gumawa ako Letter of request stating na hihingi ako Certification ng driver’s license ko showing yung initial issuance date. Pwede mo sabihin reason na to use for converting license to Singapore. Tapos either sa Main office or sa Regional office ng LTO pupunta to request the Cert. nakalimutan ko na pero around P100 lang ang bayad.

    mathilde9newhorizonseeker

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    ***** 07 March 2025 - VISA GRANT *****

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 1,007Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @fmp_921 said:

    @newhorizonseeker said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    Uy follow-up question. Meron naba dito ang nakapag successfully convert ng driver's license? Kasi chineck ko requirements sa website nila, meron dito "Letter of endorsement on driving licence from country of issuance".. Kailangan ba ito for Philippines? Eh diba license card lang meron tayo?

    I have converted mine. Nilagay ko details and step by step guide, dito din sa thread na to, back read ka lang. Pag nahanap ko, i will share the link.

    Meron additional letter from PH LTO na need eh. Certificate of Issuance yata. It states when mo first nakuha yung license mo. Dapat mas nauna mo nakuha yung license mo, kesa first arrival mo sa singapore. Otherwise, di nila icconvert. Vinavalidate to sa SG LTA counter.

    Edit: found it
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/705/sg-based-members-drop-by-here/p196

    Thank you! Nag search ako ngaun pano makakuha ng certificate of issueance from LTO. Di ako nabigyan nito nun nag apply ako license nakaraan. Receipt and license card lang meron ako 🙏 Ikaw ba pano ka nag-request ng certificate?

    Hi, just want to share my experience. Since sg based ako, gumawa ako ng authorisation letter for my father sa ph para sya mag asikaso. Then gumawa ako Letter of request stating na hihingi ako Certification ng driver’s license ko showing yung initial issuance date. Pwede mo sabihin reason na to use for converting license to Singapore. Tapos either sa Main office or sa Regional office ng LTO pupunta to request the Cert. nakalimutan ko na pero around P100 lang ang bayad.

    Same. Pinalakad ko sa kapatid ko. Need nila original so pinapadala ko din sa sg (pasabay).

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    @mathilde9 said:

    @fmp_921 said:

    @newhorizonseeker said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    Uy follow-up question. Meron naba dito ang nakapag successfully convert ng driver's license? Kasi chineck ko requirements sa website nila, meron dito "Letter of endorsement on driving licence from country of issuance".. Kailangan ba ito for Philippines? Eh diba license card lang meron tayo?

    I have converted mine. Nilagay ko details and step by step guide, dito din sa thread na to, back read ka lang. Pag nahanap ko, i will share the link.

    Meron additional letter from PH LTO na need eh. Certificate of Issuance yata. It states when mo first nakuha yung license mo. Dapat mas nauna mo nakuha yung license mo, kesa first arrival mo sa singapore. Otherwise, di nila icconvert. Vinavalidate to sa SG LTA counter.

    Edit: found it
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/705/sg-based-members-drop-by-here/p196

    Thank you! Nag search ako ngaun pano makakuha ng certificate of issueance from LTO. Di ako nabigyan nito nun nag apply ako license nakaraan. Receipt and license card lang meron ako 🙏 Ikaw ba pano ka nag-request ng certificate?

    Hi, just want to share my experience. Since sg based ako, gumawa ako ng authorisation letter for my father sa ph para sya mag asikaso. Then gumawa ako Letter of request stating na hihingi ako Certification ng driver’s license ko showing yung initial issuance date. Pwede mo sabihin reason na to use for converting license to Singapore. Tapos either sa Main office or sa Regional office ng LTO pupunta to request the Cert. nakalimutan ko na pero around P100 lang ang bayad.

    Same. Pinalakad ko sa kapatid ko. Need nila original so pinapadala ko din sa sg (pasabay).

    Maraming salamat po! So talagang ni-request siya separately talaga pala po.

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