BIG MOVE

newhorizonseeker · June 6

@nika1234 said:

@nika1234 said:

@bayek03 said:

@nika1234 said:

@bayek03 said:

@nika1234 said:
Hi po. Just wanted to share that we were able to secure a rental approval even while we're still here in the Philippines - through the assistance of Rental Search Australia.

We chose to purchase their Relocation Package since there's a "guaranteed approval prior to arrival" indicated. We also know na it will be hard for us to secure a rental since we don't have rental history and we're bringing our dog with us.

Note:

This is not sponsored post. I just want to share our experience with them

We visited AU while waiting for our grant so we already have an idea sa areas/suburbs na we want

Timeline:

April 29:

We completed their online questionnaire so they could assess our requirements and determine if our needs were realistic given the current rental market.

They informed us that they typically begin the property search around 4–5 weeks before the desired move-in date, as this is when the widest range of listings becomes available.

They also noted that their relocation managers only work with 1–2 clients at a time, so availability is limited.

After receiving their feedback, we proceeded to purchase the relocation package the same day

May 19 (5 weeks before our arrival):
We were introduced to our assigned relocation manager

May 20
Our relocation manager provided us with a guide and templates for both the rental cover letter and our pet’s resume.

May 21
We had a call with our relocation manager to discuss our preferences which will help her shortlist suitable properties for us.

May 22
Our relocation manager sent us a list of potential properties based on our preferences. After reviewing them, we provided feedback on what we liked and didn’t like about each one.

May 24 - May 31
Our relocation manager conducted several property inspections on our behalf during this period. She coordinated directly with the property agents to schedule and attend the inspections. After each visit, she provided us with a video tour and a detailed report covering the property itself, the surrounding area, and her recommended strategy or next steps.

We also had an inspection where the listing was very impressive but the actual property was far below standard (rust on all the windows, cupboards were old and mouldy). She was transparent with her feedback and advised us not to proceed with the application, expressing concern for our health and pointing out that the rent was too high for a property in such poor condition.

Note: Only 8 video walkthroughs are included in the package.

June 1
At this stage, we had already applied to four properties we liked. However, the area was highly competitive, and we hadn’t received any feedback yet, which made us start losing hope of getting an approval.

We then decided to apply for a property (Property A) we had initially skipped. Although we liked it, it was missing a feature from our original requirements. After considering our situation, we chose to compromise and proceed with the application.

June 2
The agent for Property A contacted us to request our documents, including our visa grant, financial statements, and details about our pet.

June 3 - AM
They emailed us that our application has been forwarded to the owner for approval

June 3 - PM
Property agent informed us that our application has been approved!

After rent approval, Rental Search Australia will also manage the key collection and conduct the inspection report. They have also been assisting us with furnishing our rental property by providing a list of recommended items (e.g. mattress, fridge, washing machine, etc) that we can purchase in advance. They can arrange to collect these items on our behalf before our arrival.

Overall, we’re very glad we chose to work with Rental Search Australia. Our relocation manager has been amazing and the inspections and detailed reports they provided were very helpful. We highly recommend their services

how much is the package?

$3240 AUD for their relocation package. Here's the link po: https://rentalsearchaustralia.com.au/relocation-package

so as is na po yan wala ng dagdag sa bayad kng anu ung package na pinurchase mo un lng ung binayadan? excluding ung renta...

Yes po. As is lang po. Tama din po kayo na this does not include rent, only their services na nakalagay sa site. I suggest po to fill out po muna ung questionnaire before payment so they can advise po if kaya nila ung requirements.

Also, just to manage expectations lang din po. I think they can guarantee a property but it may not be your top choice. Like for us, we were not able to get our top choice since it's very competitive so we had to compromise on some things. Based on our experience, they will advise on the best strategy (e.g. increase the rent offer by xx amount or input an earlier start date) and I think they also talk to the property agent to sell our profile. However, at the end of the day, the decision will still depend kay property agent/landlord.

Add ko lang po pala dito na we paid as is pero I think there's additional payment if mageexceed po kayo 8 video walk through tours na included sa relocation package. Not sure lang how much po kasi we only did 5.

Hello po! Oks lang ba malaman ano po suburb kau sa Victoria nakakuha ng rental? 😀

Saka gano katagal po before mag confirm un landlord or property na kau un gusto nila magrent ng house nila?

reyan · June 6

@sureball5 said:
Madami na ang na grant, ano plano nyo, kelan ang big move?

up for this

putingpinggan · June 8

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Ang hiningi po samin ay recent payslips, visa grant, financial statement. Ung financial statement po is to support whatever we declared as our current savings sa cover letter. I'm not so sure lang po if may minimum na dapat ipakita.

thanks po! paupdate po dito once, nakapag move in n kayo sa house at your experience nyo po dito sa pagkuha ng keys, etc. thanks!

schrodingers_cat · June 8

Hello po, is there anyone here na nag-opt na hindi i-withdraw pag-ibig savings? May need pa po ba iprocess sa pag-ibig? Also, nagcontinue po ba kayo ng paghuhulog? Paano nyo po binayaran? Thanks po sa sasagot ✨

bonez · June 10

kamusta po nag BM sa Melbs?
Ok po ba job hunting at house hunting?

casssie · June 13

hiiiii. doing our BM soon!!! AAAAAAh.

first thing to do pagdating sa AU is to apply for TFN diba? yung current work ko kasi now (wfh), pwede ako i-extend for a few weeks until I fully settled or makahanap ng new work.

my question is: pano yun? hahaha i mean, ano dapat ko gawin? do I apply for TFN or no muna? kasi technically, i'm still paying ph taxes

help pleeease 😔

Jacraye · June 13

@casssie said:
hiiiii. doing our BM soon!!! AAAAAAh.

first thing to do pagdating sa AU is to apply for TFN diba? yung current work ko kasi now (wfh), pwede ako i-extend for a few weeks until I fully settled or makahanap ng new work.

my question is: pano yun? hahaha i mean, ano dapat ko gawin? do I apply for TFN or no muna? kasi technically, i'm still paying ph taxes

help pleeease 😔

It does not matter if you have a source of income in the Ph. Eventually, by the time you land a job you will need a TFN. So, better get one the soonest.

mathilde9 · June 13

I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ), and Aus bank card. I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account, and link the Medicare and Centrelink services:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

AusJourney · June 13

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

Wow congrats po kaexcite naman yan. Ano po kaya ang requirements needed to get NSW Driver's License pag Philippine License ang ipapa convert ano yung kelangan kunin sa LTO? or sufficient naba yung card lang?
. May I ask about job hunting also ? hehe

mathilde9 · June 13

@AusJourney said:

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

Wow congrats po kaexcite naman yan. Ano po kaya ang requirements needed to get NSW Driver's License pag Philippine License ang ipapa convert ano yung kelangan kunin sa LTO? or sufficient naba yung card lang?
. May I ask about job hunting also ? hehe

Kung from Philippine DL to NSW DL, you have to pass both knowledge and practical tests. You need to get a Learner's licence first. Hindi macconvert yung Ph licence directly to nsw eh. More info can be found here:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/guide/getting-a-nsw-driver-licence

Kahit full licence meron ako sa SG, they only gave me P2 here in NSW (2years provision til I can apply for full) since less than 3years ko lang nagamit yung SG licence ko. Okay na din kesa mag start from scratch. Ito yung flow:

Learner >> P1 >> P2 >> Full

Hindi pa ko nagjjob hunt. I want to rest first haha.

cube · June 13

@mathilde9 said:

@AusJourney said:

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

Wow congrats po kaexcite naman yan. Ano po kaya ang requirements needed to get NSW Driver's License pag Philippine License ang ipapa convert ano yung kelangan kunin sa LTO? or sufficient naba yung card lang?
. May I ask about job hunting also ? hehe

Kung from Philippine DL to NSW DL, you have to pass both knowledge and practical tests. You need to get a Learner's licence first. Hindi macconvert yung Ph licence directly to nsw eh. More info can be found here:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/guide/getting-a-nsw-driver-licence

Kahit full licence meron ako sa SG, they only gave me P2 here in NSW (2years provision til I can apply for full) since less than 3years ko lang nagamit yung SG licence ko. Okay na din kesa mag start from scratch. Ito yung flow:

Learner >> P1 >> P2 >> Full

Hindi pa ko nagjjob hunt. I want to rest first haha.

Hi @mathilde9 congrats sa BM!!

So mas may advantage yung SG DL than PH DL?
Currently sa SG din ako, and PH DL lang meron ako. Makakatulong ba kung sakaling ipaconvert ko dito sa SG yung DL ko from Philippines, so then mapaconvert ko naman to NSW P2 license pagdating dyan?

casssie · June 13

@Jacraye said:

@casssie said:
hiiiii. doing our BM soon!!! AAAAAAh.

first thing to do pagdating sa AU is to apply for TFN diba? yung current work ko kasi now (wfh), pwede ako i-extend for a few weeks until I fully settled or makahanap ng new work.

my question is: pano yun? hahaha i mean, ano dapat ko gawin? do I apply for TFN or no muna? kasi technically, i'm still paying ph taxes

help pleeease 😔

It does not matter if you have a source of income in the Ph. Eventually, by the time you land a job you will need a TFN. So, better get one the soonest.

ooh so walang parang conflict yun sa ph job ko if I get TFN? thank you po sa response!

casssie · June 13

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

mathilde9 · June 13

@cube said:
Hi @mathilde9 congrats sa BM!!

So mas may advantage yung SG DL than PH DL?
Currently sa SG din ako, and PH DL lang meron ako. Makakatulong ba kung sakaling ipaconvert ko dito sa SG yung DL ko from Philippines, so then mapaconvert ko naman to NSW P2 license pagdating dyan?

Yes, may advantage talaga ang SG DL since right-hand drive din both SG and AU.
Nag-exam din ako sa SG before knowledge test (required) and practical test (my own initiative).

Yes for me mas okay itong PH to SG to AU drivers licence conversion.

mathilde9 · June 13

@casssie said:
omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

Okay naman siis, start pa lang ng winter here pero for me super lamig na, minsan umaabot ng 7deg.
Hindi pa ko naeexcite magwork, siguro next quarter na. Or I may take casual jobs para hindi mabawasan ang savings.

cube · June 13

@mathilde9 said:

@cube said:
Hi @mathilde9 congrats sa BM!!

So mas may advantage yung SG DL than PH DL?
Currently sa SG din ako, and PH DL lang meron ako. Makakatulong ba kung sakaling ipaconvert ko dito sa SG yung DL ko from Philippines, so then mapaconvert ko naman to NSW P2 license pagdating dyan?

Yes, may advantage talaga ang SG DL since right-hand drive din both SG and AU.
Nag-exam din ako sa SG before knowledge test (required) and practical test (my own initiative).

Yes for me mas okay itong PH to SG to AU drivers licence conversion.

Sige ganito na lang din gawin ko. Subukan ko kumuha ng DL dito sa SG. Thank you @mathilde9! Goodluck sa new home!

Ozdrims · June 13

@casssie said:

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

Congratulations @mathilde9 !! ang bilis , susunod na din kami haha

@casssie kailan BM nyo?

casssie · June 13

@mathilde9 said:

@casssie said:
omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

Okay naman siis, start pa lang ng winter here pero for me super lamig na, minsan umaabot ng 7deg.
Hindi pa ko naeexcite magwork, siguro next quarter na. Or I may take casual jobs para hindi mabawasan ang savings.

haha bili na nga daw kami ng winter clothes eh. sarap chill ka muna.

di ka naman nagka prob sa BM?

casssie · June 13

@Ozdrims said:

@casssie said:

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

Congratulations @mathilde9 !! ang bilis , susunod na din kami haha

@casssie kailan BM nyo?

july na! pero di pa nagiimpake until now. kayo?

mathilde9 · June 13

@casssie said:

@mathilde9 said:

@casssie said:
omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

Okay naman siis, start pa lang ng winter here pero for me super lamig na, minsan umaabot ng 7deg.
Hindi pa ko naeexcite magwork, siguro next quarter na. Or I may take casual jobs para hindi mabawasan ang savings.

haha bili na nga daw kami ng winter clothes eh. sarap chill ka muna.

di ka naman nagka prob sa BM?

Yes for winter clothes. Madami dito and mas maganda (mura?). But if you already have, then better. Nagdala lang ako 3pcs that I already used before then dito na bumili ng iba.

Smooth lang BM thankfully. Sa SG kasi galing eh. 😆

Bale upon arrival sa airport, please make sure to declare all goods that you have kung pasok sa nasa list sa Incoming Passenger Card. Better declare. Ako maski mga medicines dineclare ko and cash. Tapos tick migrating permanently.

Sa "All Passport" lane ka pa rin pipila (left side if sa Sydney airport). Wala naman tanong sakin yung immigration officer.

Sa customs, pinanidentify sakin mga dala kong meds/supplements. Saka kung magkano cash na meron. Okay naman overall.

Sa NSW Service, hindi mo na need ng printed visa grant or vevo confirmation, kasi sila na mismo magccheck.

casssie · June 13

@mathilde9 said:

@casssie said:

@mathilde9 said:

@casssie said:
omg!!!! congrats sa BM @mathilde9!!!! parang kelan lang 😀 kamusta so far?

@Ozdrims asan ka na!

Okay naman siis, start pa lang ng winter here pero for me super lamig na, minsan umaabot ng 7deg.
Hindi pa ko naeexcite magwork, siguro next quarter na. Or I may take casual jobs para hindi mabawasan ang savings.

haha bili na nga daw kami ng winter clothes eh. sarap chill ka muna.

di ka naman nagka prob sa BM?

Smooth lang BM thankfully. Sa SG kasi galing eh. 😆

ito talaga yun eh! hhahahahahahaha

thank you sa mga notes!!! welcome to australiaaaaaaaaaaa

Ozdrims · June 13

Sino nasa SYD ng mga June 25 last week ?
@mathilde9 san kayo sa NSW which suburb? daanan kita baka malapit kami sa relatives mo.

mathilde9 · June 14

@Ozdrims said:
Sino nasa SYD ng mga June 25 last week ?
@mathilde9 san kayo sa NSW which suburb? daanan kita baka malapit kami sa relatives mo.

Alice Springs! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Jk

whimpee · June 14

@mathilde9 said:

@AusJourney said:

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ). I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

Wow congrats po kaexcite naman yan. Ano po kaya ang requirements needed to get NSW Driver's License pag Philippine License ang ipapa convert ano yung kelangan kunin sa LTO? or sufficient naba yung card lang?
. May I ask about job hunting also ? hehe

Kung from Philippine DL to NSW DL, you have to pass both knowledge and practical tests. You need to get a Learner's licence first. Hindi macconvert yung Ph licence directly to nsw eh. More info can be found here:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/guide/getting-a-nsw-driver-licence

Kahit full licence meron ako sa SG, they only gave me P2 here in NSW (2years provision til I can apply for full) since less than 3years ko lang nagamit yung SG licence ko. Okay na din kesa mag start from scratch. Ito yung flow:

Learner >> P1 >> P2 >> Full

Hindi pa ko nagjjob hunt. I want to rest first haha.

Pwede straight conversion from PH license to Full NSW license as long as may evidence na 3 years ka na holder ng DL. Di kailangan mag Learner as long as valid pa yung PH license (within 6 months for 491 / 3 months for 190 and 189) when you taje the practical test.

whimpee · June 14

@casssie said:

@Jacraye said:

@casssie said:
hiiiii. doing our BM soon!!! AAAAAAh.

first thing to do pagdating sa AU is to apply for TFN diba? yung current work ko kasi now (wfh), pwede ako i-extend for a few weeks until I fully settled or makahanap ng new work.

my question is: pano yun? hahaha i mean, ano dapat ko gawin? do I apply for TFN or no muna? kasi technically, i'm still paying ph taxes

help pleeease 😔

It does not matter if you have a source of income in the Ph. Eventually, by the time you land a job you will need a TFN. So, better get one the soonest.

ooh so walang parang conflict yun sa ph job ko if I get TFN? thank you po sa response!

If you continue to receive salary from PH when you're already onshore in AU, it may be considered as foreign sourced income that you need to include in your tax return. Best to consult with a tax accountant to advise on your circumstance.

casssie · June 15

@whimpee said:

@casssie said:

@Jacraye said:

@casssie said:
hiiiii. doing our BM soon!!! AAAAAAh.

first thing to do pagdating sa AU is to apply for TFN diba? yung current work ko kasi now (wfh), pwede ako i-extend for a few weeks until I fully settled or makahanap ng new work.

my question is: pano yun? hahaha i mean, ano dapat ko gawin? do I apply for TFN or no muna? kasi technically, i'm still paying ph taxes

help pleeease 😔

It does not matter if you have a source of income in the Ph. Eventually, by the time you land a job you will need a TFN. So, better get one the soonest.

ooh so walang parang conflict yun sa ph job ko if I get TFN? thank you po sa response!

If you continue to receive salary from PH when you're already onshore in AU, it may be considered as foreign sourced income that you need to include in your tax return. Best to consult with a tax accountant to advise on your circumstance.

ahh makes sense. thank you!!

mathilde9 · June 15

@whimpee said:

Pwede straight conversion from PH license to Full NSW license as long as may evidence na 3 years ka na holder ng DL. Di kailangan mag Learner as long as valid pa yung PH license (within 6 months for 491 / 3 months for 190 and 189) when you taje the practical test.

I asked the NSW Service staff in Sydney for options to get a licence and told me I still need to take knowledge and practical tests if I will use my PH driver's licence. I'm a holder for more than 5yrs and driving manual in PH, but still said I need to start from scratch. That's when I presented my SG full licence, pero P2 pa rin inissue since I only have it for 2yrs+, had i gotten it more than 3yrs, they would have issued a full nsw licence. Okay na din anyway, importante makapag drive muna.😆

Edit: i don't consider it kasi as "conversion" if I still have to take knowledge and/or practical tests. Parang back to zero din kelangan ulitin. Nag right-hand drive na din naman ako in sg and here in aus. P2 is okay para medyo cautious pa rin and aware yung ibang drivers hindi ko pa master ang aus roads.

kcat14 · June 16

@mathilde9 said:
I recently did the big move from SG and would like to share my journey so far...

A. Personal Insurance (SG)
- Had to cancel my insurance policies. As per agent, I will not be able to claim anyway since my pass will be cancelled and I have no residence in SG anymore.

B. Bank Accounts (SG)
- Called each bank and was asked to update only my new mailing address in Australia. A few days after, I received a snail mail here in AU confirming the change of mailing address.

C. Moving of Stuff from SG to AU
- Since I only have a few stuff, I availed Singpost's shipping, costs around 200sgd per box (60x40x30cm). I'm still waiting for my boxes haha, but they can be tracked. They have door-to-door pickup/delivery.
https://www.singpost.com/rate-calculator
https://www.ezy2ship.net/

D. Upon Arrival to NSW
- Walked in to Service NSW to apply for:
1. NSW Photo Card - needs passport
2. NSW Driver's Licence Conversion - needs passport, physical SG license, and a letter containing
details of SG license (obtainable from Traffic Police HQ), and Aus bank card. I got an NSW P2 licence.

E. TFN Application
- Can be done online here : https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/iar#beforeStart

F. Medicare and Centrelink Application
- These can be done online when you have created your myGov account, and link the Medicare and Centrelink services:
https://login.my.gov.au/las/mygov-login

I don't have anything to share for now about house/room rental as I'm living with my relatives.

Hi @mathilde9 thanks for your useful infos and sharing your experience and congrats to your BM! last month lang din ako na-grant and planning for my BM hopefully within this year, regarding sa SG license kumuha ako early this year so P1 yun pag nagpa-convert ako sa NSW, ano yung letter from TP HQ? Online application lang ba yun or need ko pumunta personally para kunin sa TP HQ? Thank you.

mathilde9 · June 16

@kcat14 said:
Hi @mathilde9 thanks for your useful infos and sharing your experience and congrats to your BM! last month lang din ako na-grant and planning for my BM hopefully within this year, regarding sa SG license kumuha ako early this year so P1 yun pag nagpa-convert ako sa NSW, ano yung letter from TP HQ? Online application lang ba yun or need ko pumunta personally para kunin sa TP HQ? Thank you.

Hi! Yes, ganyan intindi ko sa explanation sakin ng staff. Sa case mo, P1 (red P) muna maissue. Ito din related article from Service NSW: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/visiting-or-moving-to-nsw/moving-your-overseas-licence-to-nsw

Yung letter, kelangan mo pumunta mismo sa TP HQ to get it. Magbook ka lang appointment, same day nakukuha sya.

haringkingking · June 17

@mathilde9 said:
@whimpee said:

Pwede straight conversion from PH license to Full NSW license as long as may evidence na 3 years ka na holder ng DL. Di kailangan mag Learner as long as valid pa yung PH license (within 6 months for 491 / 3 months for 190 and 189) when you taje the practical test.

I asked the NSW Service staff in Sydney for options to get a licence and told me I still need to take knowledge and practical tests if I will use my PH driver's licence. I'm a holder for more than 5yrs and driving manual in PH, but still said I need to start from scratch. That's when I presented my SG full licence, pero P2 pa rin inissue since I only have it for 2yrs+, had i gotten it more than 3yrs, they would have issued a full nsw licence. Okay na din anyway, importante makapag drive muna.😆

Edit: i don't consider it kasi as "conversion" if I still have to take knowledge and/or practical tests. Parang back to zero din kelangan ulitin. Nag right-hand drive na din naman ako in sg and here in aus. P2 is okay para medyo cautious pa rin and aware yung ibang drivers hindi ko pa master ang aus roads.

Mukhang mas strict sa NSW ah. I had my PH driver's licence "converted" to full AU licence here in SA. DId a knowledge test and practical test within a month. Then ayun, got my full AU driver's licence