Lists of Eligibility & Documentary Requirements for Australia Visa Application for Tourists
REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIA VISA – Here is a complete guide for visitors who want to apply for an Australian visa.
Many of the items on the list of the top-rated attractions across the globe are found in Australia. It is not just a home to the best offers of nature, from luxuriant rainforests to oral reefs to red-earthed deserts, but also a place of modern vibes and progress. One of the most popular is the Sydney Opera House in New South Wales.
Despite that Australia is not one of the no visa countries, its many beautiful sights and the experiences it offers is worth the cost and the energy for a travel visa application. Below, you can check the lists of requirements in applying for a travel visa.
For the Australian visa application, there is a set of eligibility criteria that the applicant must comply with. To qualify, here are the requirements for Australia visa application:
- a valid Philippine passport holder
- of good moral character
- undergo a medical examination
- going for a temporary visit for tourism or business
- with sufficient funds to support yourself during stay in Australia
There are also documentary requirements for Australia visa application. Here are the documents needed in applying for a travel visa to visit the country:
- valid Philippines passport with photo, personal details, immigration stamps, issue and expiry dates
- passport must be valid for at least three (3) months after arrival in Australia
- in good condition
- applicant’s photo
- valid ID
- proof of financial support
- three (3) months bank account statements
- pay slips or employment contract
- tax records or income tax documents
- credit card statements
- proof of property ownership
- letter from employer
- documents proving ties to the Philippines
- employment contract or certificate
- Police Certificate
- travel itinerary
- family register and composition form
- letters of invitation from relatives or friends in Australia
Please note that there is a specific list of eligibilities when it comes to the photo to be submitted as part of the requirements for Australia visa application. Your photo must comply with the following:
- colored and within the last six months
- face the camera directly
- photo’s background must be plain white or light-colored and free from shadows or reflections
- lenses should be free from any reflections
- facial expression must be neutral
- photo size should be 45mm high x 35mm wide
In case you are bringing a child with you to Australia, make sure that you prepare and submit the following documents for the visa application:
- birth certificate must include both parents’ names
- IDs of both parents
- If the child is traveling alone or with only one parent, you must present a Form 1229
- If the child is traveling without a parent or guardian and not staying with a relative or on an organized tour, the Form 1257 – Undertaking Declaration must be submitted
For the application, submit the aforementioned documents to the Embassy of Australia in the Philippines. It may a few weeks to weeks for the result to be released.