BIG MOVE 2023

athelene · March 2023

@prograceing said:
Hello, meron po nag fly thru PAL from MNL-MEL? First time ko kasi mejo nalilito ako sa carry on baggage. Pwede po ba yung ganito:

1 luggage with some clothes, bags, notebook, etc na hindi lalagpas sa 7kg
PLUS
1 backpack with laptop, ipad, chargers, tumbler, documents
PLUS
1 small sling bag with wallets, passport, pens

https://philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/baggage-information/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-fees/carry-on-baggage

The backpack with laptop and sling bag should probably be small enough to fit underneath the seat, otherwise it might get counted as another cabin baggage.

Personally I only travel with 2 bags (one laptop backpack and a cabin luggage), so it's easier to track my stuff (reducing the likelihood of leaving stuff behind). The backpack will have all the electronics, and the luggage will have other stuff that I don't usually use during the flight.

C0pper · March 2023

@ga2au said:

@C0pper said:

@ga2au said:

@C0pper said:
@ga2au Thank you po ulit sa mga inputs. We finally received our grant.

My TB history din po ako ang helpful yung mga info nyo. Regarding po sa form 815 health undertaking, Nakapagpa schedule po ba kayo ng agad ng check-up pagdating ng AU? may waiting time po ba like weeks?

Plan kase namin mag entry for 2 weeks (before big move) so need to check kung kakayanin magmedical pagdating dun.

Please help advise po.

Hi! Congrats on your grant. Nag email lang ako sa [email protected]. Sinend ko sa knila are the following info: im not sure kung sa situation niyo is entry lang. Mine kasi is big move na. U can email them siguro bago mag entry kasi it took them 10days to reply sa email ko. Mabagal sila mag response. Below are the info na sinend ko saknila nung nag Big move ako:

Client name:
HAP ID:
Date of birth:
Date of arrival:
Address:
Phone number:
Email:
Travel document ID:

Hope this helps.

Thank you po. Very helpful po ito.

Nung nagreply po ba sila sa inyo, pinaschedule or nirequire na agad kayo na magpa check-up?

Nagreply sila after 10days.and no wla pakong check up until now. Tatanungin ka lang nila kung mag a out of the country ka in 6months. I said no kaya wala pa akong check up. Not sure kung aalis ka what will they do.

Thank you po ulit. Will inform them na lang po na 2 weeks lang kami.

datch29 · March 2023

@athelene said:

@datch29 said:
Hi, anyone here po na nag fly from Manila to Melbourne using Cebu Pacific with kids? Can you share your experience?

Thank po in advance.

I don't have kids, but I ordered food on my Cebupac flight. Any food served in the plane should be left on the plane. Pwede kayo magbaon ng pastries as snacks for the kids (if may laman sya na meat like sausage/hotdog, iwan nyo ang leftovers sa plane kasi bawal magdala ng meat into Australia). I almost got a penalty for this when I first arrived because I forgot to eat my baon (pastry with sausage) during the flight.

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a fair distance away from the city, but you can take the Skybus from airport to the city. Just check that your arrival time is within the service schedule (4am to 1am), so you can catch the bus to the city. You can prebook your Skybus tickets online.

Thanks @athelene for the reply.

prograceing · March 2023

@athelene said:

@prograceing said:
Hello, meron po nag fly thru PAL from MNL-MEL? First time ko kasi mejo nalilito ako sa carry on baggage. Pwede po ba yung ganito:

1 luggage with some clothes, bags, notebook, etc na hindi lalagpas sa 7kg
PLUS
1 backpack with laptop, ipad, chargers, tumbler, documents
PLUS
1 small sling bag with wallets, passport, pens

https://philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/baggage-information/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-fees/carry-on-baggage

The backpack with laptop and sling bag should probably be small enough to fit underneath the seat, otherwise it might get counted as another cabin baggage.

Personally I only travel with 2 bags (one laptop backpack and a cabin luggage), so it's easier to track my stuff (reducing the likelihood of leaving stuff behind). The backpack will have all the electronics, and the luggage will have other stuff that I don't usually use during the flight.

Thank you po for the reply!

chemron9400 · March 2023

@athelene said:

@chemron9400 said:
ganito din sana gagawin ko pero after nag first entry ka mga ilan months kaya dapat mag big move na para hindi maaapektuhan ang citizenship application?

To be eligible for citizenship, you cannot be away from Australia for over 12 months in total during the past 4 years. Kailangan na 4 years yung continuous residence, so if you want to count your days during your first entry, the time between first entry and BM should be less than 12 months. Otherwise, you will have to count the BM date as the start of your 4-year residency.

"When you apply you must have been:

living in Australia on a valid visa for the past 4 years

a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen for the past 12 months

away from Australia for no more than 12 months in total in the past 4 years, including no more than 90 days in total in the past 12 months."

Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident#Eligibility

Thank you so much 😊 good info need ko kasi mag first entry muna if ever ma grant na hehe..

lydelmp · March 2023

@athelene said:

@lydelmp said:
Hi, hingi lang sana po ako tips about sa magkano usually dapat ang dala namin na pocket money sa big move? Couple po kami, recently granted 190 NSW. Planning sana kami to cover at least 3-6 months living expenses or kulang pa po ba yun? Thank you!

There have been posts about average monthly living costs (please use the forum's search function) to get an idea of the numbers.

It depends on where you are planning to move, if Sydney or regional area. Sydney rent is expensive, but it may be easier to find your first job (possibly odd jobs if willing kayo). If office job ang habol nyo, it may take several months to actually get a job you want. If regional area, rent may be cheaper.

Ok po thank you for the reply

maguero · March 2023

Might be helpful for those who are moving here soon.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/real-estate-agents-tips-secure-rental-property-housing-crisis/102058774

tigerlance · March 2023

@prograceing said:
Hello, meron po nag fly thru PAL from MNL-MEL? First time ko kasi mejo nalilito ako sa carry on baggage. Pwede po ba yung ganito:

1 luggage with some clothes, bags, notebook, etc na hindi lalagpas sa 7kg
PLUS
1 backpack with laptop, ipad, chargers, tumbler, documents
PLUS
1 small sling bag with wallets, passport, pens

Ako ganito.
1 check-in luggage - clothes and documents (30 kgs)
1 carry-on luggage- trolly rin para sa powerbank, electronics and spare clothes for a day, kung meron alcohol etc.
1 laptop rectangular bag - dito ko nilagay yung dalawang laptop ko and accessories na kasama. ANd dun ko narin nilagay yung documents ko pangimmigration (nakafolder). Kasya yan sa ilalim ng seat.

Di naman wineigh ang carry on and laptop bag is free kaya mamaximise mo na free. It works only sa COMMERCIAL Flights. Hindi siya pwede sa budget airlines.

victormatelok · March 2023

Hello po! Kamusta po ang paghahanap ng trabaho (Civil Engineer) sa mga nakapag big move na as Permanent Resident sa Melbourne? Okay po ba ang paghahanap? Hindi po ba kayo natagalan makahanap ng work? Puro negative po kasi nakikita ko sa facebook, kesyo wag daw po mapili sa unang work ganyan, ganern, etc..

silverbullet · March 2023

Hello everyone,

We are going to move na sa Melbourne this APRIL. Looking for friends hehe. or makakasabay. waahahaha

Joninho · March 2023

@silverbullet said:
Hello everyone,

We are going to move na sa Melbourne this APRIL. Looking for friends hehe. or makakasabay. waahahaha

kitakits tayo doon this july. nood kami Womens World Cup

lydelmp · March 2023

@tigerlance said:

@prograceing said:
Hello, meron po nag fly thru PAL from MNL-MEL? First time ko kasi mejo nalilito ako sa carry on baggage. Pwede po ba yung ganito:

1 luggage with some clothes, bags, notebook, etc na hindi lalagpas sa 7kg
PLUS
1 backpack with laptop, ipad, chargers, tumbler, documents
PLUS
1 small sling bag with wallets, passport, pens

Ako ganito.
1 check-in luggage - clothes and documents (30 kgs)
1 carry-on luggage- trolly rin para sa powerbank, electronics and spare clothes for a day, kung meron alcohol etc.
1 laptop rectangular bag - dito ko nilagay yung dalawang laptop ko and accessories na kasama. ANd dun ko narin nilagay yung documents ko pangimmigration (nakafolder). Kasya yan sa ilalim ng seat.

Di naman wineigh ang carry on and laptop bag is free kaya mamaximise mo na free. It works only sa COMMERCIAL Flights. Hindi siya pwede sa budget airlines.

Hi po! yung check in po ni PAL is allowed po na 30kg per piece? Or need po ba sya hatiin pa na 23kg per piece? Nagsearch kasi po ako sa website nila may article na nakalagay 23kg/piece tapos meron din pdf file na ang nakalagay is 32kg/piece. Sorry po huhu! first time lang din kasi po namin po mag fly palabas ng pinas kaya nalilito din ako po 🥹💖

gggregorio · March 2023

Hi,

Newly granted 190 VIC Visa this week lang po. Plan to do the BM this June2023.
Ask ko lang po mga advice pagkadating po. Maglaland po muna kasi ako sa Sydney and stay since andun po kasi ung mga uncles ko bago po magpunta ng Melbourne. Pwede po ba dun sa Centrelink ng Sydney pumunta para makapag pa register ng mga Medicare and TFN? or Open ng bank accounts in Sydney?

Thank you po sa sasagot

athelene · March 2023

@lydelmp said:
Hi po! yung check in po ni PAL is allowed po na 30kg per piece? Or need po ba sya hatiin pa na 23kg per piece? Nagsearch kasi po ako sa website nila may article na nakalagay 23kg/piece tapos meron din pdf file na ang nakalagay is 32kg/piece. Sorry po huhu! first time lang din kasi po namin po mag fly palabas ng pinas kaya nalilito din ako po 🥹💖

As far as I know, 30 kg ang maximum free baggage allowance ni PAL. You can have 2 bags na 10kg and 20 kg, basta total weight is 30kg. If you have premium economy ticket and your max baggage allowance is 35kg, the max weight of one baggage must be 32kg (tapos 3 kg yung other one).

https://philippineairlines.com/before-you-fly/baggage-information/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-fees/international-flights/pacific

lydelmp · March 2023

@athelene said:

@lydelmp said:
Hi po! yung check in po ni PAL is allowed po na 30kg per piece? Or need po ba sya hatiin pa na 23kg per piece? Nagsearch kasi po ako sa website nila may article na nakalagay 23kg/piece tapos meron din pdf file na ang nakalagay is 32kg/piece. Sorry po huhu! first time lang din kasi po namin po mag fly palabas ng pinas kaya nalilito din ako po 🥹💖

As far as I know, 30 kg ang maximum free baggage allowance ni PAL. You can have 2 bags na 10kg and 20 kg, basta total weight is 30kg. If you have premium economy ticket and your max baggage allowance is 35kg, the max weight of one baggage must be 32kg (tapos 3 kg yung other one).

https://philippineairlines.com/before-you-fly/baggage-information/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-fees/international-flights/pacific

Thank you po! So pwede pala po isang luggage andun na yung 30kg lahat? Then if magpapaadd po kami for example ng 10kg extra, magdadagdag na kami isa pa luggae na 10kg?

era222 · March 2023

@lydelmp said:

@athelene said:

@lydelmp said:
Hi po! yung check in po ni PAL is allowed po na 30kg per piece? Or need po ba sya hatiin pa na 23kg per piece? Nagsearch kasi po ako sa website nila may article na nakalagay 23kg/piece tapos meron din pdf file na ang nakalagay is 32kg/piece. Sorry po huhu! first time lang din kasi po namin po mag fly palabas ng pinas kaya nalilito din ako po 🥹💖

As far as I know, 30 kg ang maximum free baggage allowance ni PAL. You can have 2 bags na 10kg and 20 kg, basta total weight is 30kg. If you have premium economy ticket and your max baggage allowance is 35kg, the max weight of one baggage must be 32kg (tapos 3 kg yung other one).

https://philippineairlines.com/before-you-fly/baggage-information/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-fees/international-flights/pacific

Thank you po! So pwede pala po isang luggage andun na yung 30kg lahat? Then if magpapaadd po kami for example ng 10kg extra, magdadagdag na kami isa pa luggae na 10kg?

Yes, pwede isang check-in luggage na 30kg ang weight. If magpapa-add ka, extra payment pa yan.

Bart · March 2023

Hello mga kabayan,
May nag BM na po ba recently dito papuntang Sydney na nag direct nalang from SG or Bali?
Ano po mga ginawa niyo pagdating?
TFN, open bank acct at paano po yun sa insurance?
Kung may ganito na pong thread. Pasend po link pls. Salamat

lydelmp · March 2023

@era222 said:

@lydelmp said:

@athelene said:

@lydelmp said:
Hi po! yung check in po ni PAL is allowed po na 30kg per piece? Or need po ba sya hatiin pa na 23kg per piece? Nagsearch kasi po ako sa website nila may article na nakalagay 23kg/piece tapos meron din pdf file na ang nakalagay is 32kg/piece. Sorry po huhu! first time lang din kasi po namin po mag fly palabas ng pinas kaya nalilito din ako po 🥹💖

As far as I know, 30 kg ang maximum free baggage allowance ni PAL. You can have 2 bags na 10kg and 20 kg, basta total weight is 30kg. If you have premium economy ticket and your max baggage allowance is 35kg, the max weight of one baggage must be 32kg (tapos 3 kg yung other one).

https://philippineairlines.com/before-you-fly/baggage-information/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-fees/international-flights/pacific

Thank you po! So pwede pala po isang luggage andun na yung 30kg lahat? Then if magpapaadd po kami for example ng 10kg extra, magdadagdag na kami isa pa luggae na 10kg?

Yes, pwede isang check-in luggage na 30kg ang weight. If magpapa-add ka, extra payment pa yan.

Thank you very much po 💖

silverbullet · March 2023

@Joninho said:

@silverbullet said:
Hello everyone,

We are going to move na sa Melbourne this APRIL. Looking for friends hehe. or makakasabay. waahahaha

kitakits tayo doon this july. nood kami Womens World Cup

Sige!! hehe. Excited much.

era222 · March 2023

I was able to visit Sydney recently bago mag-BM, just to get familiar. Sobrang ganda dito, ayaw ko na sana umuwi hahaha 🥲 Sana magrant tayong lahat ASAP! Ang ganda rin ng Melbourne, no wonder it's one of the most liveable places in the world. Napakadali ng commute. Napaka-walkable, lalo na ng Melbourne. Sarap pa ng klima and the fact na easy access sa nature, lalo na Flagstaff Gardens at QVM. Sa Sydney naman, nakakapagod maglakad kasi ang laki talaga, pero pagdating sa commute ang ginhawa compared ng sa Pinas. Daming working options. Free dito, body neutral, walang tinginan. I was alone pero not once catcalled or harrassed, people are friendly but mind their own business generally. Sarap na park ang tambayan! Ibang-iba feeling pagdating sa Aus.

Di bale, the next time Big Move na 🤞

nutzagi26 · March 2023

@era222 said:
I was able to visit Sydney recently bago mag-BM, just to get familiar. Sobrang ganda dito, ayaw ko na sana umuwi hahaha 🥲 Sana magrant tayong lahat ASAP! Ang ganda rin ng Melbourne, no wonder it's one of the most liveable places. Ibang-iba feeling pagdating sa Aus.

Di bale, the next time Big Move na 🤞

claim it!!!.. tayo na next mag BM.. see you soon Sydney !!!!

aag · March 2023

Hello po.
Mag ask lang po if need ko ideclare and gold jewelries, unused shoes and bags and perfumes sa Australia?

tigerlance · March 2023

@lydelmp said:

@tigerlance said:

@prograceing said:
Hello, meron po nag fly thru PAL from MNL-MEL? First time ko kasi mejo nalilito ako sa carry on baggage. Pwede po ba yung ganito:

1 luggage with some clothes, bags, notebook, etc na hindi lalagpas sa 7kg
PLUS
1 backpack with laptop, ipad, chargers, tumbler, documents
PLUS
1 small sling bag with wallets, passport, pens

Ako ganito.
1 check-in luggage - clothes and documents (30 kgs)
1 carry-on luggage- trolly rin para sa powerbank, electronics and spare clothes for a day, kung meron alcohol etc.
1 laptop rectangular bag - dito ko nilagay yung dalawang laptop ko and accessories na kasama. ANd dun ko narin nilagay yung documents ko pangimmigration (nakafolder). Kasya yan sa ilalim ng seat.

Di naman wineigh ang carry on and laptop bag is free kaya mamaximise mo na free. It works only sa COMMERCIAL Flights. Hindi siya pwede sa budget airlines.

Hi po! yung check in po ni PAL is allowed po na 30kg per piece? Or need po ba sya hatiin pa na 23kg per piece? Nagsearch kasi po ako sa website nila may article na nakalagay 23kg/piece tapos meron din pdf file na ang nakalagay is 32kg/piece. Sorry po huhu! first time lang din kasi po namin po mag fly palabas ng pinas kaya nalilito din ako po 🥹💖

Check muna ang dimensions ng luggage niyo, then sukatin niyo kung length, width, height kung pasok sa dimensions.
Bili kayo yung may hook na weighing scale, mas accurate yun para sa akin, hindi yung body scale. Sinubukan ko yung dalawang body scale, Smart scale yung isa, yung isa ay regular, yung isa yung nakahook. Nung nagarrive ako sa airport yun ang pinaka close.
1 month before, dapat nakaimpake na kayo. Mahirap pag may nakalimutan kayo sa Pilipinas.
Check niyo ang maximum luggage weight na binook niyo sa PAL. 30kg yan kung wala ka extra luggage na binook.
Meron yan conditions. Kung allowed ka magdalawa ng dalawang luggages sa check-in na 30kg.
If magdagdag ka ng at least 5kg, kailangan mo ng dalawang luggage kasi nga ang maximum ay 32 kg. Kasi may manual rin na magbubuhat and itransfer ng worker yan, ang maximum ay 32 kg per piece. Kawawa naman sila pag lumampas ng 32 kg sa paglipat ng luggage.
Kung alam mo na ang total weight na bubuhatin ng luggage mo ng mas maaga and alam mo magexceed ka, purchase ka na agad ng extra weight online agad agad kasi habang papalapit ang flight mo, iba na ang presyo yan. And kung sa airport ka pa magadd ng weight, mas lalong mahal yan. Unless, magoff load ka ng gamit sa airport. Hassle na yan. Saka siyempre using a credit card, meron 1-2 days clearance pa yan sa airport, purchase early para iwas hassle.
Magpadala ka rin ng extra gamit sa kamaganak mo, just in case gusto mo sulitin ang weight ng luggage mo na pagdating sa airport, ang lumabas ay 28 kg pero ang binayaran mo ay 30kg. Yung gamit na pwede mo ilet go, pwede mo rin dalhin sa AU.
Carry-on bag, 7 kg yan if sa economy ka. Then pwede ka iallow ng laptop bag para sa laptop, accessories. Check mo rin yung dimensions, weight, and kung allowed ka pa ng personal bag for free na pwedeng ilagay sa baba ng upuan

era222 · March 2023

@aag said:
Hello po.
Mag ask lang po if need ko ideclare and gold jewelries, unused shoes and bags and perfumes sa Australia?

If unsure, declare. But I was wearing gold jewelry and brought unused clothing flying into Australia and no problem naman. These are for personal use so should not be a problem. You'll see everything you need to declare sa arrival card. Kapag di ka sure, declare mo na lang. Wag matakot, kasi iinspect lang naman nila yan. Fines apply only if you don't declare.

Also if may dala kayong medicines or wooden items (I did) you might be asked to stand in line at aamuyin kayo ng sniffer dog. Medyo nakakakaba lang pero basta if di kayo sure, declare. Ang dala ko nun na need ng inspection ay personal medication at isang wooden comb. Hahaha.

Conboyboy · March 2023

@era222 said:
I was able to visit Sydney recently bago mag-BM, just to get familiar. Sobrang ganda dito, ayaw ko na sana umuwi hahaha 🥲 Sana magrant tayong lahat ASAP! Ang ganda rin ng Melbourne, no wonder it's one of the most liveable places in the world. Napakadali ng commute. Napaka-walkable, lalo na ng Melbourne. Sarap pa ng klima and the fact na easy access sa nature, lalo na Flagstaff Gardens at QVM. Sa Sydney naman, nakakapagod maglakad kasi ang laki talaga, pero pagdating sa commute ang ginhawa compared ng sa Pinas. Daming working options. Free dito, body neutral, walang tinginan. I was alone pero not once catcalled or harrassed, people are friendly but mind their own business generally. Sarap na park ang tambayan! Ibang-iba feeling pagdating sa Aus.

Di bale, the next time Big Move na 🤞

Nice to read about your experience. We are looking at VIC or NSW. Mas ok sana VIC kasi in terms of housing mas reasonable yung house and lot.

MTwarrior2396 · March 2023

Hi sa mga nasa AU na,

May I ask po how long it took for you to get your medicare and TFN? And is it advisable to start applying for jobs without your medicare and TFN yet? Thanks!!

era222 · March 2023

For those asking, ito mga pics hopefully to inspire at ma-renew ang faith, kung medyo nababagot na maghintay (like me). Ginawang blog eh noh! First time to visit Australia so pasensya na sa saya 😆 Pero may mga nakapagtanong kasi so share ko na lang here hehe:

Sydney
The Opera House at night—so beautiful!

Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, went here solo and commuting was really straightforward. Just hop on a bus and sit for less than an hour, and boom, beach! Nakakapanibago ang "coastal walk" as a concept but man, what an experience! Parang nadagdagan yung buhay ko ng 100 years, hahaha.

Yung Opera grounds, sobrang nakakatameme sa lawak at pagka-open. I went here every day to watch the sunset and mag-chill lang sa grounds, nakaupo kung saan-saan.

The whole Circular Quay to Milsons Point harbour edge was just beautiful. Mapa-araw o gabi, ang ganda talaga.

Melbourne
Napaka-walkable, nakakaloka! Kahit na up/downhill, keri pa rin. Ang dali rin ng buhay tram! My commutes never took more than an hour, ever, kahit nung mga moments na nawala ako dahil maling train nasakyan. Ang daling bumalik.

Melbourne's greenery and parks were my favourite. Mas chill kaysa dun sa Sydney, siguro kasi mas onti tao? Pero may pagka-probinsya feel si Melbourne for me kahit major city siya.

Feel na feel ang autumn sa Melb! Yung weather and vibe. Sa Sydney, parang summer pa rin eh hahaha.

Medyo underwhelming sa akin yung tourist spots ni Melbourne, pero I get the appeal of the city talaga as a place to live in. You come to appreciate each spot sa ambience. Where Sydney feels like The Big City, Melbourne feels like your own little city.

Keep the faith lang, these two cities will be our home soon! 🫶🏼

MACINOZ2023 · March 2023

@era222 thank you sis!

EeOZ · March 2023

@era222 ang ganda sis! Nakakaexcite! 😍

tigerlance · March 2023

@era222 said:

@aag said:
Hello po.
Mag ask lang po if need ko ideclare and gold jewelries, unused shoes and bags and perfumes sa Australia?

If unsure, declare. But I was wearing gold jewelry and brought unused clothing flying into Australia and no problem naman. These are for personal use so should not be a problem. You'll see everything you need to declare sa arrival card. Kapag di ka sure, declare mo na lang. Wag matakot, kasi iinspect lang naman nila yan. Fines apply only if you don't declare.

Also if may dala kayong medicines or wooden items (I did) you might be asked to stand in line at aamuyin kayo ng sniffer dog. Medyo nakakakaba lang pero basta if di kayo sure, declare. Ang dala ko nun na need ng inspection ay personal medication at isang wooden comb. Hahaha.

Based sa kakilala ko na nakaexperience nito, di ba ang pamaypay sa Pilipinas may wooden frame. You must declare this. Itataktak nila yung pamaypay sa border control, and napansin nila may nakatagong insects doon. So wag na kayo magdala ng ganito.

Even you purchase your hat na may made of plant material, still you need to declare it upon re-entry to Australia.