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Identity & travel documents

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip
Photocopy / scan of passport bio page saved to cloud storage
Previous passports showing travel history (if any)
Passport-style photos meeting requirements

Financial evidence

Bank statements for the last 3–6 months showing regular income
Certificate of employment with salary and approved leave dates
Business registration and financial records (if self-employed)
ITR (income tax return) copies
Explanation letter ready for any large recent deposits

Ties to the Philippines

Certificate of employment stating your return date
Land titles or property documents (if any)
Evidence of immediate family remaining in the Philippines
School enrolment records for children staying behind (if applicable)

Trip details

Day-by-day travel itinerary matching your leave dates
Flight reservation (refundable until things are certain)
Accommodation bookings or host's address
Invitation letter from family/friends in Australia (if visiting)
Host's status evidence and support letter (if they're sponsoring costs)
Travel insurance quote or policy

Before you fly

Check Australia's biosecurity rules — declare ALL food items
Register your trip and keep emergency contacts handy
Photocopies of all documents packed separately from originals
Australian dollars or a travel card arranged
Pasalubong within baggage limits (no fresh produce or meat!)

General information only: Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, requirements, processing times, and pathways can vary based on individual circumstances and may change over time. Nothing on this website should be treated as a guarantee of visa approval or migration outcome. Where regulated migration advice is required, it is provided only by an appropriately authorised professional.

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General information only: Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, requirements, processing times, and pathways can vary based on individual circumstances and may change over time. Nothing on this website should be treated as a guarantee of visa approval or migration outcome. Where regulated migration advice is required, it is provided only by an appropriately authorised professional.

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