BIG MOVE 2019

Birthmark · March 2019

Salamat @milktea13

Sa more established / lumang branch na lang ako ng pagibig pupunta..

Satvai · March 2019

Hello po, new to this particular discussion... We just got our grant yesterday

ask ko Lang po if anyone has experienced transferring funds using HSBC to HSBC in Australia? How easy and how expensive would it be? Thanks po

lecia · March 2019

@Ronald.Reyes thanks sa info sir.. SG Po Yan galing? How much Po per box? Unlimited Po Ang weight nyan? Salamat.

Ronald.Reyes · March 2019

@lecia Opo, SG po galing. Approx 200sgd/box. May limit po ang weight (30kgs). Ok naman service nila so far. Hindi lang ako na-orient nang maayos.

lecia · March 2019

@Ronald.Reyes thank you sir. SG din ako.. Salamat at goodluck sa BM..

Ronald.Reyes · March 2019

@lecia You’re welcome po. Goodluck din sa BM.

rjq.m · March 2019

@michaelguanzon_ust . oh i see. nagdadalawang isip pa ko kung ibebenta ko ba ung pc ko or dadalhin ko. ang dami rin non pirated software at games hahah. Thanks sa info!

rjlim · March 2019

Hello sa mga naka BM na and dumaas sa PDOS na ano nilagay nyo dito?

archdreamchaser · March 2019

hello. may passport is valid until Nov 2020, balak ko mag-early renewal. pero hindi pa ako nakapagBM, around May or June pa. ok lang kaya yun? baka kasi hassle magrenew sa Philippine embassy sa Australia. any suggestion po? thanks.

archdreamchaser · March 2019

@rjq.m @michaelguanzon alisin ko nlang lahat ng pirated programs for safety

ignorms · March 2019

@slim_beech true, hindi naman ganon ka strict sa Sydney Airport. Nagdala na din ako laptop on our first visit sa Sydney, may laman mga movies, di naman binuksan. Pero nitong BM namin, inisip ko masyadong malaki ang consequence, kaya nagbura ako ng applications at movies na illegal.

Pero, having said all that, nag-iwan pa din ako ng gustong movies ng anak ko, pero di na sa laptop o sa external HD.

slim_beech · March 2019

Although its better to be safe than sorry and it's alright to be paranoid during BM... for me, never ako nagworry about bringing piracy stuff in laptop or external hd. I think sinasabi lang sa PDOS to be cautious about bringing them but in reality, Sydney airport is too crowded and busy to check each and every laptop and ensure if your OS or programs are pirated or not lol.

When you arrive at the airport its not like may sticker tag ka sa damit mo na "BIG MOVE person beware and inspect their bags" ... lol nah, nakahalo ka naman with other visitors. So unless you are smuggler of pirated stuff or bringing in multiple laptops and external hardrives then I wouldn't worry about being stopped and randomly checked.

I've been bringing my laptop for years when I travel and i'm sure a lot of people do the same. I'm not saying this to put you guys in trouble and its always better to advise not to bring them for peace of mind..., all i'm saying is take a chill pill lang before deleting any of your stuffs when coming here. To be honest, mas concern pa ako when bringing meat coz they have dogs sniffing around your bags.

As for movies, you can get Netflix and Stan and you are all set. halos lahat nandun na eh. They have 1 month trial free to keep you guys entertained while looking for work haha.

PinoyMech · March 2019

Good day mga kabayans. Mtagal n din po ko sumusubaybay here.. I'm planing to move in Sydney this coming month of May and looking for an options to exchange my peso to AUD.
Maraming slamat po sa mkakasagot sa mga questions ko:

1. Is it recommended to exchange peso to Aud sa pinas or sa AU country na?
2. Where to best buy AUD from peso in Australia? I will be based on Sydney and live there together with my sister and her family.
3. San pong site to best check buying of Aud in Australia?
4. Is it recommended to open an account from Australian banks right away khit nsa pinas pa ako?
5. I had accounts on BPI & BDO here sa pinas anu po ang mas duable na bank sa AU (WESTPAC, ANZ, NAB, Commonwealth, st. george bank) in terms of transactions and fees like withdrawing AUD from peso savings?
6. Do you recommend using Bpi credit card in transactions from AU?

quantum · March 2019

@PinoyMech abangan ko rin mga sagot dyan mga questions mo..hehe

PinoyMech · March 2019

@quantum Kelan po BM nyo? Anu po Profession nyo?

@michaelguanzon_ust Ngaun ko lng narinig ung tungkol sa registration to CFO and PDOS seminar? Required po b tlga ito before leaving Pinas? Is this only applicable sa mga couple? If ang purpose nito is just to inform Filipino emmigrants? Why need for a fee?

cyborg5 · March 2019

@pinoymech
1 no
2
3 any forex
4 for me pagdating na. Unless may money ka e swift transfer and di pwed online(pirma2x etc)
5 i had anz, nab citibank; ing ako ngaun mas ok(high rates, no charges, no maintenaing balance)
6 no please dont use pinas cc in au as much as posible( foreign transaction fee, visa/MasterCard processing fee, low forex) ang labanan magiging aud price convert to Usd before magiging bill mo na php. Note those fees will be in percentage of the transaction amt.

but if money is no object, eh di go lang ng go hehe

PinoyMech · March 2019

@cyborg5
1. Do u mean u don't recommend exchanging peso to AUd in australia?
5. Do u mean u recommend NAB banking system interms of atm debit from peso to AUD? how bout AU credit card?

Thanks!

mycroft_holmes · March 2019

Hello po, same ba yung learner’s test among all states? If so, pwede po ba sa BNE mag take ng learner’s exam then eventually sa VIC mag practice, and eventually take ng hazard and actual driving tests? Thanks sa sasagot.

zach@052019 · March 2019

Hello, saan may thread for kindergarten enrollment. Specially benefits for CCS sa centrelink?

cyborg5 · March 2019

@mycroft_holmes magkaiba licensing per state. Pwed mo sya ma convert but I don’t think ganyan ka flexible sa scenario mo

mycroft_holmes · March 2019

@cyborg5 salamat sir.

nicnac · April 2019

Hi, just scheduled PDOS.. Pwede kaya sya mareschedule? Sino na naka try dito?

BM na kami this May 2

Birthmark · April 2019

Question:
Mandatory ba ang PDOS?
I have friends that moved 2yrs ago na ndi nagPDOS, eh nung panahon naman na yun eh may PDOS na sa pagkakaalam ko..

cucci · April 2019

@Birthmark CFO sticker in your passport indicating you have undergone PDOS is a basic requirement at the immigration stop for emigrant Philippine citizens.

5. What are departure requirements for emigrant Philippine citizens? http://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/travel-req

Unexpired passport;
Immigrant visa or residence card;
CFO-emigrant registration sticker (ERS); and
Validly-issued travel ticket

While some may have been able to bypass this requirement for some reason or another, why take the hassle and risk of being not allowed to board your flight if one can simply comply?

Birthmark · April 2019

Thanks @cucci

Grifter · April 2019

hello. tanong naman ulet re tfn:
1) hindi na need ng kids since they are not earning naman po di ba?
2) for stocks/ shares account (col financial), need po ba ideclare un sa filing?

juliatheambitiousoul · April 2019

@Grifter
1) Yes no need
2) Yes if you have realized gains/losses. Like interests on bank accounts too, you need to declare it especially if amount is material.

@zach@052019 you can read my blog on how to file for claim https://www.thediaryofthelucas.com/2019/03/centrelink-benefits-and-how-to-claim.html

For the enrolment, you can check the government websites or you can check this site http://www.essentialkids.com.au/education/school/starting-school/starting-age-for-first-year-of-school-20150526-gh9mf2

Also, please do check our facebook page or blog. Will be writing soon about net pay in australia, those who are interested in stocks (and I am stuck

) ), may pera sa basura, driving but it's more on queensland. Don't forget to like and subscribe.

https://www.facebook.com/thediaryofthelucas/
https://www.thediaryofthelucas.com/search/label/Australia

For those who want to share about their experiences- why migrate, challenges, things to know and some advice, you can drop us a message and we can post it in our facebook page.

Many Thanks!!

archdreamchaser · April 2019

Required din ba may PDOS ang 489 visa holder? thanks

superluckyclover · April 2019

Good luck po sa mga mag Big Move!! See you down undaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

Filaussiephy · April 2019

@PinoyMech
Kakapost ko lang sa blog medyo tungkol sa tanong mo plus other considerations sa big move. Baka gusto mong mabasa:

https://filaussiephy.com/12-must-knows-for-your-big-move-to-australia/

Congratulations and good luck!