BIG MOVE 2023

mikelle · October 2023

Hello, we were looking for an airbnb room for Dec-Jan. Lowest rates we can see so far is around $320-$355pw. Location is around 35-45mins away from the city. Sulit na po ba ito?

Also, considering we'll be arriving on the 1st week of December, we're planning to book at least 6 weeks of stay due to the holiday season and that landowners might be away during that period. tama po ba?

TIA for you insights.

lmsg06 · October 2023

@mikelle said:
Hello, we were looking for an airbnb room for Dec-Jan. Lowest rates we can see so far is around $320-$355pw. Location is around 35-45mins away from the city. Sulit na po ba ito?

Also, considering we'll be arriving on the 1st week of December, we're planning to book at least 6 weeks of stay due to the holiday season and that landowners might be away during that period. tama po ba?

TIA for you insights.

Hello kabatch. For airbnb I think okay na yan and mas sure na may matutuluyan kayoo pag dating.
Pero have you tried enquiring sa mga pinoy facebook groups, meron mga mas mura dun.
We're renting na rin now at 300pw en suite master bedroom (w/ toilet), sa fb din lang namin nakita.

mikelle · October 2023

@lmsg06 said:

@mikelle said:
Hello, we were looking for an airbnb room for Dec-Jan. Lowest rates we can see so far is around $320-$355pw. Location is around 35-45mins away from the city. Sulit na po ba ito?

Also, considering we'll be arriving on the 1st week of December, we're planning to book at least 6 weeks of stay due to the holiday season and that landowners might be away during that period. tama po ba?

TIA for you insights.

Hello kabatch. For airbnb I think okay na yan and mas sure na may matutuluyan kayoo pag dating.
Pero have you tried enquiring sa mga pinoy facebook groups, meron mga mas mura dun.
We're renting na rin now at 300pw en suite master bedroom (w/ toilet), sa fb din lang namin nakita.

Hi @lmsg06 right now, I'm talking to several Pinoys na nagooffer ng place nila. I'm a bit skeptical lang po unlike booking thru airbnb na sure booking po talaga.

If I may ask, saang area po yung 300pw? shared house din po ba? Also, baka nasa same field din tayo, how's job hunting?

mikelle · October 2023

Hello po uli, I was exploring CommBank as option for opening a bank account however, as posted in their website, we can only transfer money from Ph if account is already verified meaning, we need to be there first in Aus to physically visit the branch and verify our accounts. Any other options? or can you share your experience?. thank you po.

era222 · October 2023

@mikelle said:
Hello po uli, I was exploring CommBank as option for opening a bank account however, as posted in their website, we can only transfer money from Ph if account is already verified meaning, we need to be there first in Aus to physically visit the branch and verify our accounts. Any other options? or can you share your experience?. thank you po.

What’s your goal, is it to move funds to an AU account without going to AU/whilst in the PH?

I’ve been looking for a traditional bank that would allow me to do that and can’t really find any. If you happen to have an Australian number and address though, you can open with Up (digital bank, kind of like Tonik, ING dito satin).

mikelle · October 2023

@era222 said:

@mikelle said:
Hello po uli, I was exploring CommBank as option for opening a bank account however, as posted in their website, we can only transfer money from Ph if account is already verified meaning, we need to be there first in Aus to physically visit the branch and verify our accounts. Any other options? or can you share your experience?. thank you po.

What’s your goal, is it to move funds to an AU account without going to AU/whilst in the PH?

I’ve been looking for a traditional bank that would allow me to do that and can’t really find any. If you happen to have an Australian number and address though, you can open with Up (digital bank, kind of like Tonik, ING dito satin).

Hi @era222 so wala po talagang way para makapagtransfer ng money from Ph account to our Au opened account not until makarating na kami sa Au since need verified muna ang Au account?

era222 · October 2023

@mikelle said:

@era222 said:

@mikelle said:
Hello po uli, I was exploring CommBank as option for opening a bank account however, as posted in their website, we can only transfer money from Ph if account is already verified meaning, we need to be there first in Aus to physically visit the branch and verify our accounts. Any other options? or can you share your experience?. thank you po.

What’s your goal, is it to move funds to an AU account without going to AU/whilst in the PH?

I’ve been looking for a traditional bank that would allow me to do that and can’t really find any. If you happen to have an Australian number and address though, you can open with Up (digital bank, kind of like Tonik, ING dito satin).

Hi @era222 so wala po talagang way para makapagtransfer ng money from Ph account to our Au opened account not until makarating na kami sa Au since need verified muna ang Au account?

As far as I know yes. Iba pa yung registration ng account sa verification to activate use. Pwede naman matransfer yung funds online, or di kaya arrange wire transfer with your PH bank.

Zion15 · October 2023

Sa mga nag big move po na may kids ok lang ba yung pag enroll ng school like for next year if around March pa makaka move? Tips din po sa pag hanap ng school? Thank you

mikelle · October 2023

@era222 said:

@mikelle said:

@era222 said:

@mikelle said:
Hello po uli, I was exploring CommBank as option for opening a bank account however, as posted in their website, we can only transfer money from Ph if account is already verified meaning, we need to be there first in Aus to physically visit the branch and verify our accounts. Any other options? or can you share your experience?. thank you po.

What’s your goal, is it to move funds to an AU account without going to AU/whilst in the PH?

I’ve been looking for a traditional bank that would allow me to do that and can’t really find any. If you happen to have an Australian number and address though, you can open with Up (digital bank, kind of like Tonik, ING dito satin).

Hi @era222 so wala po talagang way para makapagtransfer ng money from Ph account to our Au opened account not until makarating na kami sa Au since need verified muna ang Au account?

As far as I know yes. Iba pa yung registration ng account sa verification to activate use. Pwede naman matransfer yung funds online, or di kaya arrange wire transfer with your PH bank.

thanks for this! planning to visit my bank regarding these.

DyanSP0505 · October 2023

Hello po. Asking for my brother who will be making the big move. Visa is 189, need po ba mag PDOS if next month ang alis? Thanks po

Hunter_08 · October 2023

@DyanSP0505 said:
Hello po. Asking for my brother who will be making the big move. Visa is 189, need po ba mag PDOS if next month ang alis? Thanks po

Yes kapag manggagaling sa pinas.

marksolito · October 2023

@DyanSP0505 said:
Hello po. Asking for my brother who will be making the big move. Visa is 189, need po ba mag PDOS if next month ang alis? Thanks po

https://cfo.gov.ph/cfo-hybrid-frontline-services-for-pre-departure-orientation-seminar-pdos-or-peer-counseling-program/

make sure lang na dapat before 7am ata, nasa website na sya para makapasok sya sa first 50 slots na alloted per day

marksolito · October 2023

Question lang. How long it will take na mag transfer from Sydney International Airport to domestic airport? Including yung pag daan sa immi and customs and yung bus ride ng Qantas? Any estimated time? Thanks

rukawa_11 · October 2023

@mikelle said:
Hello, we were looking for an airbnb room for Dec-Jan. Lowest rates we can see so far is around $320-$355pw. Location is around 35-45mins away from the city. Sulit na po ba ito?

Also, considering we'll be arriving on the 1st week of December, we're planning to book at least 6 weeks of stay due to the holiday season and that landowners might be away during that period. tama po ba?

TIA for you insights.

bahay ba ito or flat?

maguero · October 2023

@marksolito said:
Question lang. How long it will take na mag transfer from Sydney International Airport to domestic airport? Including yung pag daan sa immi and customs and yung bus ride ng Qantas? Any estimated time? Thanks

The transfer bus takes about 10 minutes from the international terminal to the domestic terminal. Immigration depends on the day and time of arrival because some days are busier than others. From experience, di naman umaabot ng 30 minutes.

Jacraye · October 2023

@mikelle said:
Hello, we were looking for an airbnb room for Dec-Jan. Lowest rates we can see so far is around $320-$355pw. Location is around 35-45mins away from the city. Sulit na po ba ito?

Also, considering we'll be arriving on the 1st week of December, we're planning to book at least 6 weeks of stay due to the holiday season and that landowners might be away during that period. tama po ba?

TIA for you insights.

The rate per week should be alright. I remember when I was new in Sydney 8yrs back, I stayed in Dee Why and the rent there for a bedroom w/ toilet is already $320/week. a/c & internet not included.

Pherds · October 2023

Question lang po sana kung may similar case ba dito. Family of 4 kami. Nandito na ako (main visa applicant) sa AU pero after a week susunod na ung mag ina ko with 2 kids parehas minor. May magihing issue po ba sa immigration paglumabas ung mag iina ko knowing na hindi nila kasama ing main applicant? May additional document ba na kailangan silang ipakita to support na valid ang travel nila? Sumagi lang sa isip namin na baka maisip ng immigration na itatakas ung mga mnors without the fathers consent something like that at mag cause ng delay. Salamat sa inyong insight.

annedetermined · October 2023

Very random thought to gain proof of address/billing statement na magagamit sa opening ng bank account, local library registration, etc.

Billing statement from mobile internet provider. Bumili lang ako ng 5aud sim sa ALDI (starter pack hehe) then voila! You have an Australian number na! Register through the app. Then, all billing statements will go there na magagamit mo as proof of residence. Some also send paper copies sa address niyo or sometimes through email. I suggest keeping all copies, kasi who knows? You might use it in the future.

You can switch to ANY sim provider later on without changing your number. It's a very straightforward process din.

Not sponsored! Hope it helps.

Jacraye · October 2023

@Pherds said:
Question lang po sana kung may similar case ba dito. Family of 4 kami. Nandito na ako (main visa applicant) sa AU pero after a week susunod na ung mag ina ko with 2 kids parehas minor. May magihing issue po ba sa immigration paglumabas ung mag iina ko knowing na hindi nila kasama ing main applicant? May additional document ba na kailangan silang ipakita to support na valid ang travel nila? Sumagi lang sa isip namin na baka maisip ng immigration na itatakas ung mga mnors without the fathers consent something like that at mag cause ng delay. Salamat sa inyong insight.

No issue.

Pherds · October 2023

@Jacraye said:

@Pherds said:
Question lang po sana kung may similar case ba dito. Family of 4 kami. Nandito na ako (main visa applicant) sa AU pero after a week susunod na ung mag ina ko with 2 kids parehas minor. May magihing issue po ba sa immigration paglumabas ung mag iina ko knowing na hindi nila kasama ing main applicant? May additional document ba na kailangan silang ipakita to support na valid ang travel nila? Sumagi lang sa isip namin na baka maisip ng immigration na itatakas ung mga mnors without the fathers consent something like that at mag cause ng delay. Salamat sa inyong insight.

No issue.

Noted. Thank you!

mikelle · October 2023

@rukawa_11 said:

@mikelle said:
Hello, we were looking for an airbnb room for Dec-Jan. Lowest rates we can see so far is around $320-$355pw. Location is around 35-45mins away from the city. Sulit na po ba ito?

Also, considering we'll be arriving on the 1st week of December, we're planning to book at least 6 weeks of stay due to the holiday season and that landowners might be away during that period. tama po ba?

TIA for you insights.

bahay ba ito or flat?

it's a house but, the owner's renting it thru airbnb per room.

mikelle · October 2023

@annedetermined said:
Very random thought to gain proof of address/billing statement na magagamit sa opening ng bank account, local library registration, etc.

Billing statement from mobile internet provider. Bumili lang ako ng 5aud sim sa ALDI (starter pack hehe) then voila! You have an Australian number na! Register through the app. Then, all billing statements will go there na magagamit mo as proof of residence. Some also send paper copies sa address niyo or sometimes through email. I suggest keeping all copies, kasi who knows? You might use it in the future.

You can switch to ANY sim provider later on without changing your number. It's a very straightforward process din.

Not sponsored! Hope it helps.

Hi @annedetermined may I know which state/city you settled in and found work?

peprika · October 2023

@marksolito said:

@DyanSP0505 said:
Hello po. Asking for my brother who will be making the big move. Visa is 189, need po ba mag PDOS if next month ang alis? Thanks po

https://cfo.gov.ph/cfo-hybrid-frontline-services-for-pre-departure-orientation-seminar-pdos-or-peer-counseling-program/

make sure lang na dapat before 7am ata, nasa website na sya para makapasok sya sa first 50 slots na alloted per day

Hello po, aside sa cfo, may other docs po ba na need, like apostille before big move?

annedetermined · October 2023

@mikelle said:

@annedetermined said:
Very random thought to gain proof of address/billing statement na magagamit sa opening ng bank account, local library registration, etc.

Billing statement from mobile internet provider. Bumili lang ako ng 5aud sim sa ALDI (starter pack hehe) then voila! You have an Australian number na! Register through the app. Then, all billing statements will go there na magagamit mo as proof of residence. Some also send paper copies sa address niyo or sometimes through email. I suggest keeping all copies, kasi who knows? You might use it in the future.

You can switch to ANY sim provider later on without changing your number. It's a very straightforward process din.

Not sponsored! Hope it helps.

Hi @annedetermined may I know which state/city you settled in and found work?

Victoria po.

mikelle · October 2023

@annedetermined said:

@mikelle said:

@annedetermined said:
Very random thought to gain proof of address/billing statement na magagamit sa opening ng bank account, local library registration, etc.

Billing statement from mobile internet provider. Bumili lang ako ng 5aud sim sa ALDI (starter pack hehe) then voila! You have an Australian number na! Register through the app. Then, all billing statements will go there na magagamit mo as proof of residence. Some also send paper copies sa address niyo or sometimes through email. I suggest keeping all copies, kasi who knows? You might use it in the future.

You can switch to ANY sim provider later on without changing your number. It's a very straightforward process din.

Not sponsored! Hope it helps.

Hi @annedetermined may I know which state/city you settled in and found work?

Victoria po.

same po pala tayo ng state. I sent you a DM, hope you could check. thank you po.

Zion15 · October 2023

Hello po family of 4 kami with 2 little kids planning big move next year sapat na kaya yung 4 weeks na airbnb pra makahanap ng place to rent in SA?

Jacraye · October 2023

@Zion15 said:
Hello po family of 4 kami with 2 little kids planning big move next year sapat na kaya yung 4 weeks na airbnb pra makahanap ng place to rent in SA?

Imo 4weeks is ok. However it will still depend on the availability of rental properties in the location you want to stay at.

Why not search & get a rental property now while you are still off shore. You can request remote inspection before you decide whether to lease the property or not. I think that is much better than getting an airbnb then after a few weeks moving out again.

shizuoka2020 · October 2023

Hello po..

Question, anong next step once your visa is granted? Like meron pa po bang need gawin dito sa Pinas (besides sa pagreresign sa work). Sorrry, hindi ko pa kasi maprocess na nabigyan na kami visa and aligaga yung utak ko on what to do next.

Respect po sana sa question ko. Thank you.

era222 · October 2023

@shizuoka2020 said:
Hello po..

Question, anong next step once your visa is granted? Like meron pa po bang need gawin dito sa Pinas (besides sa pagreresign sa work). Sorrry, hindi ko pa kasi maprocess na nabigyan na kami visa and aligaga yung utak ko on what to do next.

Respect po sana sa question ko. Thank you.

From your post sa grants thread, I see you’ve been granted a 189 visa, congrats! Schedule ka na for your CFO PDOS. I’ve been compiling some big move prep info here bit.ly/hello-oz — it’s specific to my profile (solo, NSW, from PH) but it might help you get started. Pag sa PC/desktop mo i-view yung doc, may table of contents sa left side na pwede mong i-skim per stage (pre-move, big move, after move).

charls059 · October 2023

@shizuoka2020 said:
Hello po..

Question, anong next step once your visa is granted? Like meron pa po bang need gawin dito sa Pinas (besides sa pagreresign sa work). Sorrry, hindi ko pa kasi maprocess na nabigyan na kami visa and aligaga yung utak ko on what to do next.

Respect po sana sa question ko. Thank you.

The next would be to secure a slot sa PDOS seminar para sa certificate. This is applicable sa lahat ng dependents mo rin. If may minor, no need na magseminar pero need pa rin nila makakuha ng certificate.