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.
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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.
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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.