BIG MOVE 2023

mariusinbrisbane · July 2023

Exempted po ba sa travel tax yung PR visa holders? If not po, magkano po yung price niya?

_sebodemacho · July 2023

@mariusinbrisbane said:
Exempted po ba sa travel tax yung PR visa holders? If not po, magkano po yung price niya?

Parang sa umpisa hindi pa. Unang alis mo need pa rin yata mag bayad. Someone, please confirm or correct me if I'm wrong.

Para sure rin, dala ka na lang ng extra PHP, tapos sa airport, punta ka TIEZA booth, dun masasagot nila yan.

Sa website kasi nila ito lang yung exempted: https://tieza.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Documentary-Requirements-for-Travel-Tax-Exemption.pdf

Specifically, 2F and 2B3 generally apply to "balikbayans".

mariusinbrisbane · July 2023

@_sebodemacho said:

@mariusinbrisbane said:
Exempted po ba sa travel tax yung PR visa holders? If not po, magkano po yung price niya?

Parang sa umpisa hindi pa. Unang alis mo need pa rin yata mag bayad. Someone, please confirm or correct me if I'm wrong.

Para sure rin, dala ka na lang ng extra PHP, tapos sa airport, punta ka TIEZA booth, dun masasagot nila yan.

Sa website kasi nila ito lang yung exempted: https://tieza.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Documentary-Requirements-for-Travel-Tax-Exemption.pdf

Specifically, 2F and 2B3 generally apply to "balikbayans".

Alright thank you po!

era222 · July 2023

@_sebodemacho said:

@mariusinbrisbane said:
Exempted po ba sa travel tax yung PR visa holders? If not po, magkano po yung price niya?

Parang sa umpisa hindi pa. Unang alis mo need pa rin yata mag bayad. Someone, please confirm or correct me if I'm wrong.

Para sure rin, dala ka na lang ng extra PHP, tapos sa airport, punta ka TIEZA booth, dun masasagot nila yan.

Sa website kasi nila ito lang yung exempted: https://tieza.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Documentary-Requirements-for-Travel-Tax-Exemption.pdf

Specifically, 2F and 2B3 generally apply to "balikbayans".

^ I've also heard mixed cases, parang may ibang 'di na nagbayad and ibang ni-require, so I'd just err on the side of caution and do as advised above. The price would depend sa seating class mo. For economy, P1,620 lang siya. More details here: https://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/ Have a safe flight next week!

xeanne928 · July 2023

@Unsullied_06 said:
Hello everyone. Sa mga Engineers dito na interested sumali o umattend sa events ng Sydney Migrant Engineers group tapos sa counterpart nitong group sa Melbourne, good news may go signal na ko sa mga contact person na pwede ko ishare LinkedIn profile nila paki-PM nalang ako. Good luck!!!

nag pm ako bro

annedetermined · July 2023

@mariusinbrisbane said:
Exempted po ba sa travel tax yung PR visa holders? If not po, magkano po yung price niya?

Hi po! Based on firsst hand xp. Nag BM po ako last 20 April '23. First travel ko po to Au as PR SC189. Hiningi po passport and visa grant letter. I'm about to pay for travel tax sa TIEZA, pero ang binigay po sa kin is green slip which is tax exempt.

To cut short, hindi na po ako pinagbayad ng travel tax.

hanah · July 2023

Hi! Congrats sa mga nagBM. Need po ba roundtrip ticket sa first timer na PR SC 189?

MLBS · July 2023

@hanah said:
Hi! Congrats sa mga nagBM. Need po ba roundtrip ticket sa first timer na PR SC 189?

PR ka na, no need sa roundtrip ticket. Unlimited travel rights ka in and out of Aus.

mariusinbrisbane · July 2023

@annedetermined said:

@mariusinbrisbane said:
Exempted po ba sa travel tax yung PR visa holders? If not po, magkano po yung price niya?

Hi po! Based on firsst hand xp. Nag BM po ako last 20 April '23. First travel ko po to Au as PR SC189. Hiningi po passport and visa grant letter. I'm about to pay for travel tax sa TIEZA, pero ang binigay po sa kin is green slip which is tax exempt.

To cut short, hindi na po ako pinagbayad ng travel tax.

Salamat po! Actually naexperience ko na rin siya kahapon nung nag fly ako. Pag PR nga exempted.

TINKALAW · July 2023

Hello po, magtatanong lang sana ako dun sa mga nag BM na if may idea kayo kung ino-honor ung non prof na license from Pinas na hindi naka card? Bale pinakuha lang kami sa LTO main ng license certificate for abroad eh. Flight na kasi namin this coming July 28 hindi na makakaabot sa availability ng plastic card. 😓😓😓 thank you in advance sa reply. 😄

onahgondo · July 2023

mga nasa magkano po ang need na dalhing pera sa unang salta dyan sa australia? single po.

danyan2001us · July 2023

@onahgondo said:
mga nasa magkano po ang need na dalhing pera sa unang salta dyan sa australia? single po.

Hi bro personally I would say na case to case basis ito like anong status mo ;pagdating mo dito? may trabaho ka na ba pagdating dito or maghahanap pa lang? Or magrerent ka ba or matutuluyan ka dito pagdating mo. Budget mo lang the following: (Melbourne context) - rent- $480/week and the rest like food, travel, utilities like phone etc. ( if excluded sa bayad sa bahay)....if wala pang work then nmaybe be sure to bring money good for 3 to 6 months....IMHO and good luck

Hunter_08 · July 2023

@onahgondo said:
mga nasa magkano po ang need na dalhing pera sa unang salta dyan sa australia? single po.

For me at least AUD$10k. mas malaki mas okay kasi need mo ng buffer just in case hindi ka agad makahanap ng work.

danyan2001us · July 2023

@TINKALAW said:
Hello po, magtatanong lang sana ako dun sa mga nag BM na if may idea kayo kung ino-honor ung non prof na license from Pinas na hindi naka card? Bale pinakuha lang kami sa LTO main ng license certificate for abroad eh. Flight na kasi namin this coming July 28 hindi na makakaabot sa availability ng plastic card. 😓😓😓 thank you in advance sa reply. 😄

Hello Bro good luck sa BM nyo. Anyway doon sa concern mo, sa tingin ko wala namang issue nyan kasi on the first place issue naman ng LTO sa atin yang license mo kahit di pa siya nakacard. And check mo na lang kung ano ang patakaran ng state na pupuntahan nyo kasi from one state to the other, minsan magkakaiba ang mnga rules nila when it comes to driving using international license and just to cite a few of them below:

Victoria:

Can I use Philippine driver's license in Victoria Australia?

If you're visiting Victoria for less than six months you can drive on your overseas driver licence provided it is valid and current. If you've been living or will be living in Victoria for six months or more you'll need to convert your overseas licence or permit to a Victorian licence.25 May 2023

Western Australia:

Can I use my Philippine driver's license in Perth Australia?

A person can drive on an overseas licence upon arrival in WA. The overseas licence must be valid and carried while driving. If the overseas licence is a language other than English a translation of it into the English language must also be carried.

New South Wales:

Is Philippine driver's license valid in NSW Australia?

Introduction. If you're a resident of Australia rather than a visitor, you're able to drive in NSW on an overseas licence for 3 months. Within this 3 month period however, you'll need to visit a service centre and transfer your overseas licence to a NSW driver licence.22 May 2023

Then other remaining states also have their own respective critiria for driving and better check it out with the state itself. Hope that helps and good luck and prayers for your OZ life.

jammyness · July 2023

@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!

Hello! Welcome po here in Mel! You can join po sa whatsapp group. Mga bagong dating din (like me) and mga magB-BM soon po andun sa gc. PM mo po si @wandergorl siya po ang admin ng PinoyAu pips in Melbourne gc kung interested ka po

wandergorl · July 2023

@jammyness

Still looking for those here in Melbourne in this forum. Send me your whatsapp so I can add you to the group para magarrange ulit ng second meet-up.

Busy_book · July 2023

Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

DreamerG · July 2023

https://ameponline.homeaffairs.gov.au/?fbclid=IwAR2K7lbNW1GRfBPSH_DYDo0Klq07dCZz8dyiLy2pB32BR340zyFe8fgshQw_aem_AX0CWZPyiDX3fBOOiaiQWq27er4fLJAkHhNWfRPE6K1SR_LkQOUsgVXkMRs8q6NdJ_c

We can now learn English online :-) even before our Big Move :-)

mariusinbrisbane · July 2023

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

Jacraye · July 2023

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

Based from your example i.e. from initial Airbnb rate of 40k and going down 20k per 2 weeks, are both properties owned by a single entity? I was just wondering how did you negotiate for a lower Airbnb price if what you did was looked for a cheaper alternative that was available.

Just recently, a colleague of mine her family arrived here in NSW. Prior to their big move, they were able to get a rental property. So to save bit in accommodation, might be worth considering looking for a rental property prior to big move.

For rental application, usually you have to pay upfront costs like rental bond (not more than 4weeks rent). The full bond amount will be returned to you if there will be no deductions due to penalties or damages in the property. Another upfront cost is rent advance (landlord can request up to 2weeks rent).

When trying to apply, try to include a cover letter just explaining briefly why you chose the property and your current situation (that you have migrated from off-shore bla bla bla). You can also offer to increase the rental price just to get above the rest of the applicants. Only initiate a bigger offer if you know that there are a lot of applicants for the property you like.

Please note the the above considers rental application through property agents. Renting directly from landlords will be slightly different.

ga2au · July 2023

If you have any friends sa lilipatan niyo mas better makisuyo mayu na makitira. Makakasave kayu ng bongga

Unsullied_06 · July 2023

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Unsullied_06 said:

@Anneng23 said:
Hello po, sa mga nag big move po recently under 189 visa, hinanapan po ba kayo ng travel insurance sa immigration dito po Ph? Thanks po.

Flight ko po last > @reinrein2022 said:

Hi all,
Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting

Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa.
Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.

We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:

May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?

May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?

Salamat po!

Hello @reinrein2022 . Share ko lang po yung naging experience ko last month. April 10 flight ko papuntang Sydney ito hiningi sakin sa airport ng IO.

Valid passport (at least 6 mos validity)

IMMI grant letter

PDOS sticker (naka-stamp na sa passport by CFO officer)

PH departure card

Plane ticket and boarding pass

Additional document na pinakita ko:

VEVO visa check details (printed copy)

Hahanapin po talaga yang PDOS sticker. Mabilis lang naman po ako sa IO mga 1 min lang. 189 din visa ko.

Hello! Ano po yung PH Departure Card?

Hello @mariusinbrisbane sorry late reply. Form lang siya na makukuha sa airport. Hinihingi sa Immigration. Ito yung itsura niya kinuha ko lang picture sa Google.

aldrichdehay · July 2023

@Unsullied_06 said:

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Unsullied_06 said:

@Anneng23 said:
Hello po, sa mga nag big move po recently under 189 visa, hinanapan po ba kayo ng travel insurance sa immigration dito po Ph? Thanks po.

Flight ko po last > @reinrein2022 said:

Hi all,
Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting

Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa.
Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.

We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:

May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?

May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?

Salamat po!

Hello @reinrein2022 . Share ko lang po yung naging experience ko last month. April 10 flight ko papuntang Sydney ito hiningi sakin sa airport ng IO.

Valid passport (at least 6 mos validity)

IMMI grant letter

PDOS sticker (naka-stamp na sa passport by CFO officer)

PH departure card

Plane ticket and boarding pass

Additional document na pinakita ko:

VEVO visa check details (printed copy)

Hahanapin po talaga yang PDOS sticker. Mabilis lang naman po ako sa IO mga 1 min lang. 189 din visa ko.

Hello! Ano po yung PH Departure Card?

Hello @mariusinbrisbane sorry late reply. Form lang siya na makukuha sa airport. Hinihingi sa Immigration. Ito yung itsura niya kinuha ko lang picture sa Google.

Wala na po ito ngayon. Online na po yung PH departure card. May QR code na pwede iscan prior sa pagpasok sa immigration.

Pandabelle0405 · July 2023

@ga2au hi sis yes ganyan gagawin namen my ng offer na ex housemate namen sa sg free accomodation kami for 6 months habang ng aadjust sa daw sa oz ng offer na hehe pero wala p rin kami grant 🤣.. my xtra room kc kaya tiis muna.. atleast meron na agad 😀

mariusinbrisbane · July 2023

@Jacraye said:

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

Based from your example i.e. from initial Airbnb rate of 40k and going down 20k per 2 weeks, are both properties owned by a single entity? I was just wondering how did you negotiate for a lower Airbnb price if what you did was looked for a cheaper alternative that was available.

Just recently, a colleague of mine her family arrived here in NSW. Prior to their big move, they were able to get a rental property. So to save bit in accommodation, might be worth considering looking for a rental property prior to big move.

For rental application, usually you have to pay upfront costs like rental bond (not more than 4weeks rent). The full bond amount will be returned to you if there will be no deductions due to penalties or damages in the property. Another upfront cost is rent advance (landlord can request up to 2weeks rent).

When trying to apply, try to include a cover letter just explaining briefly why you chose the property and your current situation (that you have migrated from off-shore bla bla bla). You can also offer to increase the rental price just to get above the rest of the applicants. Only initiate a bigger offer if you know that there are a lot of applicants for the property you like.

Please note the the above considers rental application through property agents. Renting directly from landlords will be slightly different.

Actually when it comes to the difference in the Airbnb, wala. Same sila na shared room sa isang apartment, same amenities. Mas mura lang talaga mag singil yung isa compared sa isa haha! Siguro one thing that you can do to negotiate the price further down is to say na you'll be staying there for a long time. Ask the owner if they can give you a discount for a long stay.

Jacraye · July 2023

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Jacraye said:

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

@mariusinbrisbane said:

@Busy_book said:
Matagal pa ako sa big move, but for the past few days, I just spiraled into google and youtube so here I am. hahaha

According to a lot of the "forefathers" (mga nauna na haha).. airbnb muna like 1 week to 1 month while looking for an apartment. I just looked up Airbnb and hotel prices. myghad so ganito ba ginawa ninyo mga 50KPhp na budget for 10 days? Wala pa food and transpo? haha! Since may rental crisis, what if hindi makahanap ng apartment in 1 week? And if ma-approve naman sa apartment, does it take long from application hangang sa makuha ninyo yung keys? Any insight/experiences is much appreciate. THANKS!

That's right. Naka Airbnb ako ngayon. May mga booked inspections na ako for an apartment tapos pag natripan ko kaagad, apply kaagad, pero so far wala akong nattripan haha!

With Airbnb prices, you can always negotiate for a lower price. For example sa akin, nakabook ako ng Airbnb good for 2 weeks pero ang mahal sobra, 40k. Pero close to my flight date, biglang may lumitaw na mas mura, 20k lang 2 weeks din. So cinancel ko yun and pumunta ako sa mas mura haha!

I'll definitely update here kung paano yung magiging process and competition ng rental application. I heard very competitive pero I'm very confident naman na mabilis lang ako makakakuha kasi I'm PR na + above average yung salary ko (pasok sa weekly 30% threshold) + may guarantor + willing to make advance months' rent

Based from your example i.e. from initial Airbnb rate of 40k and going down 20k per 2 weeks, are both properties owned by a single entity? I was just wondering how did you negotiate for a lower Airbnb price if what you did was looked for a cheaper alternative that was available.

Just recently, a colleague of mine her family arrived here in NSW. Prior to their big move, they were able to get a rental property. So to save bit in accommodation, might be worth considering looking for a rental property prior to big move.

For rental application, usually you have to pay upfront costs like rental bond (not more than 4weeks rent). The full bond amount will be returned to you if there will be no deductions due to penalties or damages in the property. Another upfront cost is rent advance (landlord can request up to 2weeks rent).

When trying to apply, try to include a cover letter just explaining briefly why you chose the property and your current situation (that you have migrated from off-shore bla bla bla). You can also offer to increase the rental price just to get above the rest of the applicants. Only initiate a bigger offer if you know that there are a lot of applicants for the property you like.

Please note the the above considers rental application through property agents. Renting directly from landlords will be slightly different.

Actually when it comes to the difference in the Airbnb, wala. Same sila na shared room sa isang apartment, same amenities. Mas mura lang talaga mag singil yung isa compared sa isa haha! Siguro one thing that you can do to negotiate the price further down is to say na you'll be staying there for a long time. Ask the owner if they can give you a discount for a long stay.

Actually, I have no experience with negotiating prices with Airbnb. Most of the time, when getting Airbnb accommodation, I would just search for the best affordable price.

But anyway, you are right, I checked online and negotiating price of Airbnb accommodation is possible by directly contacting the host.

golddragon · July 2023

Hello, pano niyo po tinatrack ang medicard and tfn niyo? Pano din po magchange ng address if ever? Salamat.

rrto · July 2023

hello po sa mga nka 491 visa na nag BM sa Australia ano po hinahanap ng immigration officer sa Airport bukod sa grant visa letter. need po ba ng OEC, PDOS and CFO? thank you sa mga sasagot.

datch29 · July 2023

@rrto said:
hello po sa mga nka 491 visa na nag BM sa Australia ano po hinahanap ng immigration officer sa Airport bukod sa grant visa letter. need po ba ng OEC, PDOS and CFO? thank you sa mga sasagot.

Just to share my experience.

Hinanapan kame ng OEC at PDOS/CFO. Actually may list yung immigration officer na napilahan namin. Pinakita nya yung list.

May na provide akong OEC pero si Misis wala kasi wala naman syang work dito sa AU. So nung sinabi kona walang OEC si misis at walang work sa AU ndi na nag ask ng further question is Officer.

About sa PDOS, meron akong email from CFO na hindi need ng 491 ng PDOS. Nag register kasi ako para online PDOS, pero after verification ng visa ko by CFO. Nag email sila na hindi daw need ng 491 ng PDOS. So pinakita ko lang yung email na yun.

Additional na hinanap saken is yung employment contract ko.

margotrobbins · July 2023

Sa mga nagBM na, may estimate kayo magkano additional baggage rate ng Qantas? Upon checking, same airfare kasi Qantas and PAL, pero di ko makita kung alin ang mas may mura na additional baggage.