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  • batangbunyibatangbunyi Brisbane
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    @gemini23
    Mejo late na reaction. Baliktad tayo, Ako natuwa na maliit ako compared sa mga puti, kasi sa pinas/asia considered akong mataba. Hehe!

    Also, think of the foodprice as a percentage of salary sa Oz. $10 lunch is less than the $15/hr basic salary so relatively mura pa rin xa compared sa P100 jollibee meal na almost 25% na ng daily minimum wage. And if tipid mo ka na when working here, pwede naman magbaon.
  • MeischelleMeischelle Mandaluyong
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    hi TS, pasensiya na dito ako nag post ha.. i'm a newbie here. paano po mag start ng thread? mag ask kase ako ng payo about TVisa..
    tia
  • ckythy08ckythy08 Hong Kong
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    hello, i plan to travel Australia and spend Christmas 2013. i plan to buy ticket prior on getting visa because i will just buy promo tickets since i am on a tight budget. when should i apply tourist visa if i plan to travel on dec 20?
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
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    Next year christmas? Mga september puede ka na apply.

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
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    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
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    @Meischelle fire away. I might be able to help you!

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • ckythy08ckythy08 Hong Kong
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    salamat yukishi. do you think it is safe to book then get visa after? i have a job and travels yearly. from manila i plan to go to peth, then melbourne to sydney and back to manila. i wanted to visit uluru but its too expensive unless you can give me an idea how to have a cheap travel to uluru.
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
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    @ckythy08 sis, i haven't been to uluru. Honestly, mag 3 mos pa lang ako dito. May mag invite syo? Risky yung gagawin mo kasi walang assurance na magrant ang visa. Pero if you have the moolah and sufficient evidence for the CO na bigyan ka ng visa GO!

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • ckythy08ckythy08 Hong Kong
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    my bestfriend is in sydney, she and her bf is planning to settle down next year but don't no definite plans yet. if natuloy daw ang wedding of course they will send invitation but i am not relying into that. ang issue ko naman kasi if hinintay ko yun visa approval, skyrocketting na ang price ng pamasahe.
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
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    You have a point. Mahal na talaga kapag malapit flight mo ikaw magbook. It's not a gurantee kasi ang airline ticket na mabigyan ka ng visa. You have to gamble. Objective naman ang mga CO magbigay ng visa. Yung decision is based on your documents na ibibigay mo sa kanila. Yung kapatid ko madali lang nabigyan ng visa. If may enough funds ka and kaya majustify ng income sa work mo maaprove ka nyan. Kumpletuhin mo lang ang requirements.

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • ckythy08ckythy08 Hong Kong
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    Joined: Dec 14, 2012
    awww... mababa pa naman ang sweldo ko. will just pray for the best. thank you!!! what city are you in yukishi?
  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    Kabayan, puwde bang maghanap ng magsponsor sau for working visa while on a tourist visa?

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  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
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    @ckythy08 dito ako manningham city 15 mins away sa melbourne.

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • queeniequeenie San Pablo City
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    Joined: Dec 21, 2012
    hi..im a newbie here... need some advise po.. was planning to apply for a tourist visa early next year.. 2times na po ako nakapunta sa australia both sponsored by my sister.. pero this time po planning to apply via centre without sponsor.. okey lang kaya if i apply for 6months? may invitation letter from my sis and her hubby they're gonna send ung bank statement nila and anything needed pra makahelp sa application ko.
  • rinoaheartilyrinoaheartily Quezon City
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    Joined: Jan 01, 2013
    Hi there.. newbie here.. just wanna knw if i need to have money on my own bank account even if i have sponsor? Anyone hre could help me to get approve with tv? Thank u guys! :-)
  • zyahoozyahoo Cebu City
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Nov 02, 2012
    Is it possible for a Filipino to get 12 months tourist visa? My friend is applying for a tourist visa. She's currently employed but plans to end her contract pag ma-grant ang visa. Gusto lang niya mag vacation ng 12 months kasama ko, I'm working in Australia kasi. I will provide for her accommodation, food, etc. No problem naman ang pera sa kanya. Pero wondering lang if possible ba ang 12 months kahaba na tourist visa?
  • zyahoozyahoo Cebu City
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    Joined: Nov 02, 2012
    Thanks Jaero sa response. so bale pag di papayag ang DIAC, diretsong visa refusal agad or pwede kayang mag grant sila ng less na duration. Example, nag apply siya ng 12 months tas igrant lang siya ng 6 months? Or denied na agad?
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @zyahoo

    If friend, best to indicate na 3 months. Mas malaki un chance to get visa approval. And depende din sa mga evidences, that 3 months can be 6 or 12 with multiple entry if sufficient un funds na pinakita.
  • zyahoozyahoo Cebu City
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    Thanks sa suggestion, Keyar. So now she's contemplating on getting a 3-month tourist visa initially. After nun, plan niya uwi and then apply ulit for another 3 or 6 month visa. Diba usually may 'no further stay' condition ang tourist? Kung umuwi siya and get another tourist visa, when is the soonest time na pwede siyang mag apply kaya?
  • akinoakino Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2011
    Hi, ask ko lang to those who have had invited their parents for a visit, ano kaya ang magandang kunin na travel insurance pra sa kanila?..they were just granted a 1 year visa, and will be here early next month. Any inputs, and how much would it cost if their intended stay is almost a year?..salamat!
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @zyahoo

    Hello!
    Minsan wala. Like a friend of mine, multiple entry un visa nya, she was granted a visa good for 1 year. I think depende lang sa mga evidences. And it's better na may work sya kasi it's a big factor na di sila magoverstay or something.
    Unsure ako if may 'no further stay' conditon un visa granted kung kelan sila pwde ulit magapply for another visa. It's either 3months or 6months after.
    Tell her na lang na provide strong evidences, like bank details, assets, work. Para there's a possibility she'll get more than 3months visa.
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
    Posts: 430Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2012
    Hi, question lang yung sister ko walang no further stay condition sa tourist visa nya. Gusto sana namin extend. Ang nakalagay single entry other than that wala na. Pano mag extend from here sa au?

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited March 2013
    Hello mga pips!

    Have a query:
    If I wanted to bring my mom for a short visit to Aussie, is there anything I need to prepare in terms of documentation to help with her application? Tourist visa lang naman po, wala naman siya plan to migrate over here. I'm currently working on a 457, hindi pa po ako PR.

    Actually 2 queries pala:
    May idea po kayo what the ballpark figure is in terms of proof of funds? For a 2-3 week stay lang naman, 100-200k, ma-approve na kaya siya?

    Pasensya na, I'm not sure if this has been discussed extensively somewhere else. If you can direct me, much appreciated po! For those who have inputs, maraming salamat po in advance! :)

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Hello mga pips!

    Have a query:
    If I wanted to bring my mom for a short visit to Aussie, is there anything I need to prepare in terms of documentation to help with her application? Tourist visa lang naman po, wala naman siya plan to migrate over here. I'm currently working on a 457, hindi pa po ako PR.

    Actually 2 queries pala:
    May idea po kayo what the ballpark figure is in terms of proof of funds? For a 2-3 week stay lang naman, 100-200k, ma-approve na kaya siya?

    Pasensya na, I'm not sure if this has been discussed extensively somewhere else. If you can direct me, much appreciated po! For those who have inputs, maraming salamat po in advance! :)
    In the tourist visa application of your mum, there should be a part there that will ask whether she know anyone in Australia. Just input your name there and consider including your passport detail page and copy of your visa and maybe a COE as part of the docs to be submitted by your mother.

    100k-200k should be fine I reckon...

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  • fhengay89fhengay89 Perth
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    Hi mayron na po bang nkapag invite ng cousin or aunty dito as a tourist visa? Gusto ko po kasing iinvite ang aunty ko na mag visit sakin Ako po sasagot lahat ng expenses nya plane ticket hangang sa accomodation at pag ayus ng documents AKO din mag proprovide ng mga supporting documents...Ang tanong ko po
    Pde po ba yon? kasi wala syang work, bussiness at PEra sa Bank? Pde kaya sya mag stay ng 6months to 1 year?
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
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    Hi guys, Question: Can you apply/look for a job while on TV?

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  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited March 2013
    Hi guys, Question: Can you apply/look for a job while on TV?

    Hello po!

    I suppose you can try. But I doubt they will hire you po eh on that visa. I'm not sure if may nakagawa na nito. Those on student visa, pwede. TV po, generally not. Not legally anyway. :>

    TV is restricted to R and R activities. May visa conditions po kasi. Nakasaad po yun sa visa grant ang visa entitlements/ restrictions/ conditions natin.

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  • PhtravellerPhtraveller Quezon City
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    Hi. gusto ko lang po malaman if may big chance na ma approve and visa application ko. kasi I have a friend he is AUSSIE and we are not together, he is a friend of mine for a long time. He comes here to Pinas to Dive and visit palawan and if may time nagkikita kami. he wanted me to apply for visa and sya daw mag sponsor kasi its bout time na pakita nya hometown nya. I dont have work right now. but I have savings. ok lang ba yun ?
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Hi. gusto ko lang po malaman if may big chance na ma approve and visa application ko. kasi I have a friend he is AUSSIE and we are not together, he is a friend of mine for a long time. He comes here to Pinas to Dive and visit palawan and if may time nagkikita kami. he wanted me to apply for visa and sya daw mag sponsor kasi its bout time na pakita nya hometown nya. I dont have work right now. but I have savings. ok lang ba yun ?
    @Phtraveller - he/she should provide invitation letter with details
    - date of travel
    - who will cover cost of travel (accomodation/food)
    - kung sya, he/she needs to show proof (bank account, salary etc)..

    provide as much documents as you can,, but still the decision is of course with the CO...
    goodluck.

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  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
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    once granted of TV when you should use it? When does the 3 months period starts rolling,(if it is for 3 months period) ....upon arrival in AU?

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    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
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    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
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  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    @batman : count starts from date of visa approval. ilalagay naman sa visa kung hanggang kelan valid.

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