BIG MOVE 2023

jmcounters · January 20

@_sebodemacho said:

@jmcounters said:

@whimpee said:

@jmcounters said:

@era222 said:

@rmbalingit said:
Hello! okay lang ba na maghanap ng work offshore (remote) sa AU while waiting sa grant? currently working for australian company kaso NSW , VIC kasi kami nanominate.. and under sa agency dito sa pinas yung contract sa NSW. Trying my luck to look for a job in Melbourne (hybrid or remote), para pag na-grant na may work agad dun.. Any violations sa visa condition? Thank you!

You mean look for a remote Australia-based work while you're in the Philippines? That itself, as far as I know, wouldn't violate your visa. I did the same thing while waiting for my visa grant but couldn't proceed nga lang with any of the opportunities due to my pending visa (at the time). It can be hard to find a job that accepts offshore applicants without a visa on hand already but doesn't hurt to try.

Oh, that's insightful. However, my situation is quite different. My current employer here in PH is actually a global company based in Miami. Although I am technically Manila-hired, I report to those in Miami and work remotely full time. I was wondering about 2 scenarios:

If I can continue working for the role in Australia and be paid in my PH payroll while I look for a local job in Victoria.

If they can hire me and be an AU employee considering that their Australian HQ is in Sydney and that my visa is a nomination from Victoria.

In both cases, I will still be working remotely and reporting to Miami while living in VIC. I know both of these require the company's approval but I am just looking ahead. I'm looking to know if any of these can be done before I actually bring them up to my employer.

This is possible but up to a certain time lang yata. After a certain period, magiging taxable na din sa AU yung income mo.

What's your visa? If PR wala naman restrictions kung saan based ang company mo, kahit iba sa nag nominate na State. Kung 491, yung ang di sure kung pwede.

Visa is 190. Okay lang yon kahit Sydney ang HQ and Victoria nagnominate sakin?

VIC only "requires" you to stay and live in its state. Being a PR, you can work for a company located virtually anywhere in the globe that will allow you to work remotely. So long as you pay your taxes. Stay legal.

Thanks for this! Because of this I remembered that I signed a nomination declaration with Victoria that I submitted when I applied. And yes, you're right. I am only required to live in Victoria

Thank you!

whimpee · January 20

@jmcounters said:

@whimpee said:

@jmcounters said:

@era222 said:

@rmbalingit said:
Hello! okay lang ba na maghanap ng work offshore (remote) sa AU while waiting sa grant? currently working for australian company kaso NSW , VIC kasi kami nanominate.. and under sa agency dito sa pinas yung contract sa NSW. Trying my luck to look for a job in Melbourne (hybrid or remote), para pag na-grant na may work agad dun.. Any violations sa visa condition? Thank you!

You mean look for a remote Australia-based work while you're in the Philippines? That itself, as far as I know, wouldn't violate your visa. I did the same thing while waiting for my visa grant but couldn't proceed nga lang with any of the opportunities due to my pending visa (at the time). It can be hard to find a job that accepts offshore applicants without a visa on hand already but doesn't hurt to try.

Oh, that's insightful. However, my situation is quite different. My current employer here in PH is actually a global company based in Miami. Although I am technically Manila-hired, I report to those in Miami and work remotely full time. I was wondering about 2 scenarios:

If I can continue working for the role in Australia and be paid in my PH payroll while I look for a local job in Victoria.

If they can hire me and be an AU employee considering that their Australian HQ is in Sydney and that my visa is a nomination from Victoria.

In both cases, I will still be working remotely and reporting to Miami while living in VIC. I know both of these require the company's approval but I am just looking ahead. I'm looking to know if any of these can be done before I actually bring them up to my employer.

This is possible but up to a certain time lang yata. After a certain period, magiging taxable na din sa AU yung income mo.

What's your visa? If PR wala naman restrictions kung saan based ang company mo, kahit iba sa nag nominate na State. Kung 491, yung ang di sure kung pwede.

Visa is 190. Okay lang yon kahit Sydney ang HQ and Victoria nagnominate sakin?

AFAIK wala naman sa conditions ng 190 na restricted ka sa location ng company.

tanmktine · January 24

Hello. My husband and I got our 491 visa grant last Nov 2023. Initial plan sana is to BM this Aug 2024 but recently we got pregnant. Anyone here who is on the same situation as ours? Any insights po if we decided to give birth in Aus? However, we are also considering the fact na baka wala pa mahanap na work din.. TIA!

Freddie12 · January 25

Granted Today
491
Offshore

Occupation - 261311
Region - NSW

Invited - March 30, 2023
Lodged - April 20, 2023
Medical - May 2, 2023
Assessment Commence - Aug 9, 2023
no S56
no form80

Grant - January 24, 2024

Yours is next!

dumperworthy · January 29

Hi - sino na naka try mag emigrate from Clark Airport? Ok ba yung immigration dun?

Since I'm from Pampanga, I'm planning for a CRK-SIN-MEL flight.

jonard312 · January 29

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) is now accepting online application for Travel Tax Exemption Certificate (TEC). Click this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc346n84LFYw0A-22PFnjPbSRthUXYPlGQwleoFeEFSVI38cw/viewform

NOTE: THE DATE OF YOUR FLIGHT MUST BE AT LEAST 3 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF YOUR ONLINE TEC APPLICATION. Otherwise, your application must be processed ON-SITE through any of TIEZA's Travel Tax Offices or Airport Counters.

WHO MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM PAYING THE TRAVEL TAX?
The following Filipino citizens are exempted from the payment of travel tax pursuant to Sec. 2 of PD 1183, as amended:

Overseas Filipino workers
Filipino permanent residents abroad whose stay in the Philippines is less than one year
Infants (2 years and below)

More info: https://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax-exemption/

olew · January 30

I dont know where to post this question, pero sana po may makatulong.

Saan po may pinaka OK at mejo murang dentist here sa Melbourne? Magpapasta sana.

Kahit hindi po CBD, please let me know thanks

Makuneru · January 30

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - sino na naka try mag emigrate from Clark Airport? Ok ba yung immigration dun?

Since I'm from Pampanga, I'm planning for a CRK-SIN-MEL flight.

hello I'm from pampanga as well. natry na namin nung first entry and wala naman pong naging problem. smooth naman. wag lang po kalimutan ang visa grant and pdos certificate.
this february from clark pa din po kami

Conboyboy · January 30

@rentaw said:
anyone from sg na tumuloy magpacargo ng mga gamit nila from sg to au? roughly how much nagastos niyo

Pwede ka magpa quote bro. 1cubic parang 1500sgd ata succeeding mga few hundred dollars. Nasa thread ata ng pinoyau sg.

Ang 1cubic nila is parang 8 boxes na malilliit.

AspireAU21 · February 3

Hello po,
Ano po ang best way para magsend ng money from ph to au? Per family member po ba ang $10k limit na pwede dalin? Thanks in advance

whimpee · February 3

@AspireAU21 said:
Hello po,
Ano po ang best way para magsend ng money from ph to au? Per family member po ba ang $10k limit na pwede dalin? Thanks in advance

I used BPI outward remittance. It can be done online (starting 10am PST) and linked to your BPI online banking account. Sa case namin, I only brought less than 10k cash as contingency lang.

lukey · February 6

491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

whimpee · February 7

@lukey said:
491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

It is normally covered, but depends on the GP if it will be covered in full or partial lang. It is also recommended to get private health insurance for cases na di covered ni Medicare.

maureentrinidadc · February 7

@tanmktine said:
Hello. My husband and I got our 491 visa grant last Nov 2023. Initial plan sana is to BM this Aug 2024 but recently we got pregnant. Anyone here who is on the same situation as ours? Any insights po if we decided to give birth in Aus? However, we are also considering the fact na baka wala pa mahanap na work din.. TIA!

Hi, you can give birth in Au and your baby will be added to your visa. (491) free I think of visa charge.

Or you can give birth in country where you are, bring him or her with tourist visa (faster-then apply 491 while onshore) or apply your baby’s 491 subsequent offshore visa that can take time can cost 4,000+ aud as subsequent main applicant.

Yes it can be hard to look for a job depends on the state and your industry. Medicare also takes time to process. Depending on your due date you can assess which one’s better option for your whole family.

mnlz2023 · February 7

@whimpee said:

@lukey said:
491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

It is normally covered, but depends on the GP if it will be covered in full or partial lang. It is also recommended to get private health insurance for cases na di covered ni Medicare.

Hi po, how much po kaya ang private health insurance for family of 3? thank you

whimpee · February 7

@mnlz2023 said:

@whimpee said:

@lukey said:
491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

It is normally covered, but depends on the GP if it will be covered in full or partial lang. It is also recommended to get private health insurance for cases na di covered ni Medicare.

Hi po, how much po kaya ang private health insurance for family of 3? thank you

It will depend on the level of coverage you choose and if you get extras. You can get quotations from each of the providers so you can get an idea.

mnlz2023 · February 7

@whimpee said:

@mnlz2023 said:

@whimpee said:

@lukey said:
491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

It is normally covered, but depends on the GP if it will be covered in full or partial lang. It is also recommended to get private health insurance for cases na di covered ni Medicare.

Hi po, how much po kaya ang private health insurance for family of 3? thank you

It will depend on the level of coverage you choose and if you get extras. You can get quotations from each of the providers so you can get an idea.

I see po, Baka po may idea kayo like basic coverage po how much, para lang po masama ko din sa budget namin before BM hehe. Thank you.

whimpee · February 7

@mnlz2023 said:

@whimpee said:

@mnlz2023 said:

@whimpee said:

@lukey said:
491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

It is normally covered, but depends on the GP if it will be covered in full or partial lang. It is also recommended to get private health insurance for cases na di covered ni Medicare.

Hi po, how much po kaya ang private health insurance for family of 3? thank you

It will depend on the level of coverage you choose and if you get extras. You can get quotations from each of the providers so you can get an idea.

I see po, Baka po may idea kayo like basic coverage po how much, para lang po masama ko din sa budget namin before BM hehe. Thank you.

You can check here:
https://www.finder.com.au/health-insurance

mnlz2023 · February 8

@whimpee said:

@mnlz2023 said:

@whimpee said:

@mnlz2023 said:

@whimpee said:

@lukey said:
491 visa holder Tanong po- covered po ba ng medicare ung mga simpleng visits sa gp for cough and colds? If Hindi po, May insurance po ba na covered cya or ung employer na bhla.. Salamat po

It is normally covered, but depends on the GP if it will be covered in full or partial lang. It is also recommended to get private health insurance for cases na di covered ni Medicare.

Hi po, how much po kaya ang private health insurance for family of 3? thank you

It will depend on the level of coverage you choose and if you get extras. You can get quotations from each of the providers so you can get an idea.

I see po, Baka po may idea kayo like basic coverage po how much, para lang po masama ko din sa budget namin before BM hehe. Thank you.

You can check here:
https://www.finder.com.au/health-insurance

Thank u po

Pandabelle0405 · February 11

Hello po may ask po ako sa mga nka 491 visa na nka BM na po un my family nakasama.
May tuition po ba sa primary school un mga kids pag eenrol sa public school.
Salamat po

whimpee · February 12

@Pandabelle0405 said:
Hello po may ask po ako sa mga nka 491 visa na nka BM na po un my family nakasama.
May tuition po ba sa primary school un mga kids pag eenrol sa public school.
Salamat po

Might vary per State, but in NSW: https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/16410/Visa-Subclasses-and-Enrolment-Conditions.pdf

Pandabelle0405 · February 12

@whimpee thank u po sir 👍

pat123 · February 13

Hello po, planning to make our big move on April. In your experience po, ano po kaya ang mga useful at mga dapat kong bilihin/bitbitin dito sa PH going to aus?

baiken · February 13

hi po, i have quoted @era222 's guide below para sayo she has been really helpful

cheers!

all the best po!

God Bless!

@pat123 said:
Hello po, planning to make our big move on April. In your experience po, ano po kaya ang mga useful at mga dapat kong bilihin/bitbitin dito sa PH going to aus?

@era222 said:
Anyone interested in a big move guide? Specifically for PR, NSW at solo migrants flying from PH ito. Doing my research now and regularly checking this forum for insights/info, so naisip kong i-compile in a document since na-overwhelm ako sa dami nang need isipin, haha. Still a work in progress but sharing in case it helps anyone else: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18jQIdQkr1Rsq_qRxmexUqQwGdJ53Sax8iFKUfbi6fBE/view

Covers pre-departure to getting settled to managing your visa (as an anxious person na solo flight sa migration lol). Note, lahat ng info dito ay checked as of May 2023 and will continue to update it until it's my turn to make the move. Kumuha rin ako ng mga anecdotes galing sa forum, added sources sa mga naaalala ko para may reference. Hindi 'to replacement for official links/information, these are just based on my own research — so if in doubt, double-check/ask pa rin as this doesn't have all the answers

Tip: Click niyo View > Show outline to see the table of contents

han07nah · February 14

Question - may ibang website po ba CFO-PDOS other than this one?

https://cfo.gov.ph/reservation-and-registration-rr-pdos-2/

wala kasi nagloload kapag ni-click yung link for registration

era222 · February 14

@han07nah said:
Question - may ibang website po ba CFO-PDOS other than this one?

https://cfo.gov.ph/reservation-and-registration-rr-pdos-2/

wala kasi nagloload kapag ni-click yung link for registration

The best way is to find the link from the official instructions page: https://cfo.gov.ph/cfo-hybrid-frontline-services-for-pre-departure-orientation-seminar-pdos-or-peer-counseling-program/

han07nah · February 14

@era222 said:

@han07nah said:
Question - may ibang website po ba CFO-PDOS other than this one?

https://cfo.gov.ph/reservation-and-registration-rr-pdos-2/

wala kasi nagloload kapag ni-click yung link for registration

The best way is to find the link from the official instructions page: https://cfo.gov.ph/cfo-hybrid-frontline-services-for-pre-departure-orientation-seminar-pdos-or-peer-counseling-program/

Thank you so much! Was able to book using this website

han07nah · February 16

@juju06 said:
Hello, CFO-PDOS question para sa mga nakagawa na, if wala pa address sa Au, anong ilalagay dun sa country of destination address and contact number fields? Pwede bang 'n/a' lang? Salamats

Hello! Ano po nilagay nyo sa ADDRESS and CONTACT NUMBER? Salamat!

era222 · February 16

@han07nah said:

@juju06 said:
Hello, CFO-PDOS question para sa mga nakagawa na, if wala pa address sa Au, anong ilalagay dun sa country of destination address and contact number fields? Pwede bang 'n/a' lang? Salamats

Hello! Ano po nilagay nyo sa ADDRESS and CONTACT NUMBER? Salamat!

Destination address, can put the state you're going to or even just Australia (that's what I did). Contact number, whatever number you have.

pat123 · February 16

Hello po question po regarding sa rental in australia. Mas okay po ba irent yung mga places na fully furnished na or mas okay yung wala po muna furnitures. Naisip ko lang po kasi since mag sstart pa lang po kami, wala po kami appliances.