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z3design · March 2016

To all, when you converted your license from SG DL to AU DL, did you went for knowledge and practical test? Kasi based sa research ko, every state has their own policy when converting from foreign RECOGNISED country such as Singapore.

Miyawski · March 2016

To all, when you converted your license from SG DL to AU DL, did you went for knowledge and practical test? Kasi based sa research ko, every state has their own policy when converting from foreign RECOGNISED country such as Singapore.

Technically, it's a direct conversion for Victoria, Sydney and QLD for Singapore Driver's License holders. That means you need not take the theory, hazard and practical tests.

I've heard of cases where some were asked to do some tests however -- based on how the officer assessed your SG DL (for example, perhaps newly issued pa lang ang SG DL mo, etc).

I had my SG DL directly converted by VicRoads.

z3design · March 2016

@Miyawski , how long you have your SG DL before you convert? May sites ako nababasa na they will require you to take the knowledge test,eye perception but not the practical. I just want to have clear information and don't to be misled by some sites.

My plan is to convert my PH DL to SG DL. But before that, I need to renew my PH license. Expired na sya for almost 3 yrs. Nagdridrive na ako nung nasa pinas p lng ako. Pero nung nagmove n ako sa SG, madalang na lng once every 2 yrs ako umuuwi s pinas.

Miyawski · March 2016

@Miyawski , how long you have your SG DL before you convert? May sites ako nababasa na they will require you to take the knowledge test,eye perception but not the practical. I just want to have clear information and don't to be misled by some sites.

Was holding a SG DL for 9 months before applying for AU DL.

p0rn5taR · March 2016

@Miyawski: Pano po ang process nung nag convert ka sa VicRoads? pinakita mo lng SG DL mo tas prinocess na kaagad ang Vic DL?

Miyawski · March 2016

@Miyawski: Pano po ang process nung nag convert ka sa VicRoads? pinakita mo lng SG DL mo tas prinocess na kaagad ang Vic DL?

I just went to VicRoads, booked an appointment (I think you can do this online, but we had some other business din kasi with VicRoads that day so isang lakaran na lang), then on the appointed date, submitted the forms they asked me to fill up.

A week after, I got my VicRoads license.

p0rn5taR · March 2016

salamat @Miyawski! magkano po pala bayad?

Miyawski · March 2016

salamat @Miyawski! magkano po pala bayad?

Driver licence & learner permit fees

I opted for 3 years ($76).

p0rn5taR · March 2016

@Miyawski salamat po!

joseph85 · March 2016

salamat @prcand @dantz15 and @Miyawski. Follow up, if I open bank account today thru online while still in SG, how can I claim the atm card?

p0rn5taR · March 2016

@joseph85 nag.open ako ng CBA account while in SG tas nakuha ko na yung atm pagbisita ko sa branch nila sa Flinders St

archbunki · March 2016

Tanong po. Gano po katagal sa phil embassy mag pa nbi clearance, ? 4-5 pm po ang schedule ko. Saglit lang po ba?

p0rn5taR · March 2016

@archbunki madali lng nmn po yung process.. ang paghihintay lng cguro ang mas matagal.. depende na din if maraming nauna sayo..

joseph85 · March 2016

@p0rn5taR nagpa-appointment ka para maclaim yung card or anytime ba pede puntahan yun?

archbunki · March 2016

@p0rn5taR thank you sige halfday leave din ako kasi 4pm pa un eh

p0rn5taR · March 2016

@joseph85 wala nmn pong appointment.. d ko lng sure isa iba.. nung nag open ako ng account online, part dun ang hihingian ka ng preferred mo na branch.. tas pagdating mo dun, puntahan mo nlng yung branch together with your documents.. ito po yung instructions na nakalagay sa letter ng CBA:

When you arrive in Australia.
Please visit the Commonwealth Bank branch you’ve chosen – the address is provided above.

We need to complete a customer identification process in person to activate your Smart Access account - this is important. Once you’ve completed this you can withdraw money from your new account and pick up your Debit MasterCard.

Remember to take these documents to the branch:

A copy of this letter and
Your passport.

We’ll be happy to chat to you about our other products when you visit us.

Transferring money into your account.
You can transfer money into your Smart Access account before you arrive. Provide your local bank with the information above and they’ll do the
rest.

Use your NetBank client number (we’ve emailed it to you) and password to log on at www.commbank.com.au/netbank and check your account
balance. If you make a transfer, the balance will update within five business days. Until you have been identified you will not be able to withdraw
from your new account.

joseph85 · March 2016

@p0rn5taR salamat ng marami

yosh10 · March 2016

Hi! Magtatanung lang po regarding school. Paano po ba maghanap ng school sa Sydney para sa 5yr old daughter namin? May step-by-step ba? Pasensya medyo hindi ko pa nakikita un tamang thread. Salamat sa mga sasagot.

faceless_man · March 2016

@archbunki depende sa dami, nung nag pa fingerprint ako last month, siguro inabot ako ng 30mins total. May 4 or 5 na tao kasi na nauna sa akin.

Miyawski · March 2016

Hi! Magtatanung lang po regarding school. Paano po ba maghanap ng school sa Sydney para sa 5yr old daughter namin? May step-by-step ba? Pasensya medyo hindi ko pa nakikita un tamang thread. Salamat sa mga sasagot.

Just wanna share an article that an FB friend shared, baka makatulong sa yo (it mentions Philippines but applicable din naman elsewhere):

From the Philippines to Australia: Helping Your School-Aged Child to Adjust

In the case of my 5 year old, we just went to the school na gusto namin, asked if they can take my daughter in, filled up some forms, then waited for their reply. That's it. This is in Melbourne though.

All the best.

yosh10 · March 2016

@Miyawski Thanks!

auauoioi · March 2016

Sale cebu pac. Mla-syd
Bought mine 6500 php

prcand · March 2016

@auauoioi direct flight ba to? musta naman legroom ng plane na ginagamit ng cebpac for australia flights? worry ko kasi sobrang crammed, eh matagal tagal pa naman ung biyahe.

auauoioi · March 2016

Yes direct flight. D ko sure kung anong plane tawag dun sa 3 on each sides then may gitna. Seat select mo n lng un nasa exit row plus 250 pesos..

auauoioi · March 2016

@prcand

auauoioi · March 2016

Parang adik kase ang Pal mas mahal pa ng onti sa qantas

Miyawski · March 2016

@auauoioi direct flight ba to? musta naman legroom ng plane na ginagamit ng cebpac for australia flights? worry ko kasi sobrang crammed, eh matagal tagal pa naman ung biyahe.

They use the bigger Airbus A330 for the Mnl - Syd route. I've flown this plane before (SG/MNL) and they mostly have a 3 - 3 - 3 config. But sa tail end ng plane, may ilang rows na 2 - 3 - 2, and in a way, fortunately dito kami na-assign isang beses (2 kasi kami ng utol ko noon).

If I remember correctly, pitch is slightly better than the A320s.

joseph85 · March 2016

help! Kelangan pa ba namin kumuha ng OEC kung may visa grant na kami tapos uuwi kami sa pinas at babalik sa SG? Kasi may nabasa akong kelangan lang ipresent ang visa grant notice at free na for travel tax/OEC, pakiconfirm nga po sa mga nakakaalam. thanks!

prcand · March 2016

@auauoioi @Miyawski hmm... sige check ko rin yan as one of options... for my intial entry, nakakuha kasi ako SQ (promo, 2toGo) so mura lang. pero pag big move, baka mahal na