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24.01.2022 I am a Filipino applying for an Australian visa for which visas do I need to provide an Invitation? Every person that wants to enter Australia need a visa. This is true regardless of the length of time you want to go to Australia (whether it be for a temporary or permanent entry) or the reason for your journey to Australia. Even if you are applying just for the purpose of a two week holiday you will be required to obtain a visa. Depending on your personal circumstances, inc...luding your financial situation, you may apply on your own without any assistance; or if you have family, friends or an Australian boyfriend etc. they can provide you with an Invitation /Letter in Support of your application. It is up to you whether you get an Invitation from someone residing in Australia or not. Whether the Invitation carries much weight in the eyes of the Australian Government will depend on your relationship with this person or persons, as well as their individual circumstances. For an Australian Visitor visa, for example, it can be entirely appropriate for you to attach an Invitation from someone in Australia. Millions of people come to Australia each year to visit family, friends and boyfriends, and to do tourist activities. Someone in Australia can offer to provide financial and other support to your trip. A well prepared Invitation can certainly increase your chances of obtaining a Visitor visa. Without someone offering to support a visit many Filipino’s would not be likely to have the funds and circumstances required by the Australian Government to be granted a Visitor visa. While the wages in Australia are high compared with the Philippines, so is the cost of living. Read continue: https://bit.ly/2JON7pN Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #Australia #Australian #VisaAustralia #VisaAdvice #Visa
22.01.2022 My boyfriend is writing an Invitation for me to visit him in Australia is this ok? If so what should the invitation say? If you are a Thai, Filipino or for that matter, any other nationality, and you have an Australian boyfriend or partner, the time may come when you both decide that it is time for you to visit him in Australia. If this is the case you will need to apply for and obtain a visa to enter the country. Assuming that you fit the criteria, you can apply for a Visi...tor visa and your boyfriend can act as someone who effectively Sponsors or supports your visit. Australian Visitor visas are multi-purpose and you can use them to enter Australia for the purposes of travel or sightseeing, to visit family, partners or friends, and even to study for a short period of time. You may be able to show that you can meet all the criteria and standards required to obtain a Visitor visa all by yourself. However, if this is not possible if there is some aspect of your application where you are lacking you can ask your Australian boyfriend to provide the relevant assistance. For example, most Filipinos and Thai’s would likely not to be able to meet the financial and other requirements for even a Visitor visa. The cost of living in Australia is significantly higher than in most parts of Thailand and the Philippines and the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) reflects this high cost of living by requiring evidence of funds in the many thousands of dollars. Of course, the amount required will depend on the type of visa being applied for and the expected time in Australia. If this applies to you and you cannot show substantial funds to support your visit you can ask your boyfriend to write an Invitation which offers to support your visit financially. In the Invitation your boyfriend would certainly want to address either the financial and/or other aspects of your application that is/are lacking. He can even provide supporting documentation. Read Continue: https://bit.ly/2y3pA1C Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #Thai #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
19.01.2022 Top Tips on how to apply for an Australian Visitor visa: Thailand, the Philippines and over 100 other countries are considered by Australian Immigration to be ‘high risk’ in terms of applying for a Visitor / Tourist visa. My first tip for a Thai or Filipina lady wanting to apply for an Australian Visitor visa, either by themselves or with the assistance of their Australian boyfriend, is to not think that anyone can just apply for and be granted a Visitor visa. Don’t; think it...’s easy. Even if you know someone that got a visa remember that every person’s situation is different and therefore requires a slightly different solution. There are numerous strict guidelines and procedures for assessing and deciding whether someone will be granted an Australian Visitor visa. A high percentage of self-prepared applications are refused and this often comes down to poor preparation and/or a lack of understanding of the process. If you want to feel more confident and comfortable you may want to seek the advice of a skilled and experienced Migration Agent like our team at Australian Visa Advice who can discuss your situation and needs, and make a professional assessment. Read continue: https://bit.ly/3dKdNEA Contact us at Australian Visa Advice(AVA) today. Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent Owner Australian Visa Advice australianvisaadvice.com [email protected] ETA Visa Australia Express etavisaaustralia.org
17.01.2022 What are your Visa Options after a Tourist Visa? If you have brought out your girlfriend to Australia on a Tourist / Visitor visa and things have gone well, you may be wondering ‘what now?’ Do you try to submit another Tourist visa application, or do you opt for some other sort of visa something that might allow her to remain in Australia and work and eventually lead to Permanent Residency? These are important questions because taking the wrong approach can often lead to de...lays, irreversible positions and visa applications being refused. Visa Planning for your girlfriend is just as necessary as family and financial planning. Early planning and preparation is vital for both short and long term success. Clearly, what step you take next will depend on your individual situation. At what stage of your relationship are you and your girlfriend at? How long have you known each other? How much actual face-to-face time have you spent together? Do you want to take the next step in the relationship or are you happy where you are? If you are both happy where you are you might not want to enter into a more serious de facto relationship, or get engaged, or get married. In that case you might want to think about applying for another Tourist visa. But you will still have to think carefully about your situation and the timing of applying for a Tourist visa. The Department of Home Affairs(DOHA) will not grant Tourist visas indefinitely and they limit the amount of time they will allow on any visa or a series of visas. They look at the amount of time spent overseas and in Australia. It is strongly recommended that you speak to an experienced Migration Agent like us at Australian Visa Advice so we can clearly explain the Department’s policies and help you to work out the best option for your situation. read continue: https://bit.ly/37myzIU Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! (Only Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese) Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #ProspectiveMarriage #DeFacto #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
17.01.2022 Can my Thai girlfriend apply for an Australian Tourist Visa? I am often asked this question. An Australian man will contact me approach me and say: I met a really nice Thai lady when I was in Pattaya (or Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai or some other place) and we got on like a house on fire. I have returned to Australia now and I want to bring her over here so we can spend some more time together and so she can meet my family and catch a glimpse of what life is like her...e. Can she apply for a Tourist visa? I then say Well, let’s see I always start by asking the fellow Aussie guy a few questions about his girlfriend and their relationship. There a lots of things to consider: How long have they known each other? How long have they been together as a couple? How much face-to-face time have they spent together? When does he want to bring her out to Australia and for how long? What is her situation? Read continue: https://bit.ly/2Z9qT9e Contact us at Australian Visa Advice(AVA) today. Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent Owner Australian Visa Advice australianvisaadvice.com [email protected] ETA Visa Australia Express etavisaaustralia.org
17.01.2022 What is a legal marriage for a Partner visa? You may have a Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese, etc, girlfriend, Fiancé, or wife and are trying to figure out the best visa option to go for. If you decide to get married or are already married it is very important to understand what is a legal marriage for purpose of making a valid Partner visa by marriage application. In many countries, including Thailand, it is very common for couples to get married in a traditional ceremony. Many ...Thai-Thai and even Thai-foreigner couples get married in this way. Unfortunately however, these marriages will not usually be recognised by the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) as a legal and valid marriage for the purpose of the Migration Act. A traditional marriage in a country outside of Australia may or may not be officially and legally recognised under the law of that country. To be recognised the marriage will normally have to have some sort of formal documentation attached to it and it will need to be registered as a marriage in the government department that deals with such unions in that country. Read Continue: https://bit.ly/2MhqETG Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! (Only Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese) Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #ProspectiveMarriage #DeFacto #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
13.01.2022 Will my Filipino girlfriend like living in Australia If you have a girlfriend or partner from the Philippines and you want her to visit or live with you in Australia, there are visa options available to suit almost every situation. It is always difficult to say whether she will like living in Australia because every person and every situation is different. However, from my experience over the years in assisting Filipino’s to visit or live in Australia with their Australian bo...yfriends, almost all of the women have enjoyed their experience in Australia and are very happy to be there. I always think that, if possible, it is very important that when you are considering for your Filipino girlfriend to live permanently with you in Australia, that you first bring her out for a visit. This will allow her to experience a taste of what Australia is like the lifestyle, the weather and much more. You can also see what life will be like together when you are in your normal daily routine. Read continue: https://bit.ly/2YwcCmY Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! (Only Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese) Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #ProspectiveMarriage #DeFacto #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
06.01.2022 Spending time in Australia with my Thai girlfriend Many Australians travel to Thailand for a holiday. It is not unusual for an Australian man to meet a Thai lady and begin a relationship or even fall in love. Thai women are lovely people, quietly spoken and very pretty. When their holiday comes to an end the Australian often wants the relationship to continue but he has to home to Australia to work. Even if he can return to Thailand it is often a long time between visits and ...he can normally only stay for a few weeks each time. A better solution is for him to bring his girlfriend out to Australia for a visit. If you are an Australian man in this situation if both she and you meet the criteria for a visa (see below), and have professional assistance, it can be possible to obtain a Tourist visa for your girlfriend to visit you in Australia. That way you get to spend a lot more quality time together, you can still work at the same time and you avoid accommodation and other costs that you would be up for if you were staying in Thailand. All in all it’s a great option. Read continue: https://bit.ly/3cYiXwn Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! (Only Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese) Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #ProspectiveMarriage #DeFacto #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
06.01.2022 Is Marriage required for a Prospective Marriage Visa If you are discussing Australian visa options for your Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese, etc. girlfriend, fiancé or partner you may want to speak to us about it. Sometimes, assuming that you are both eligible, the best option is the Prospective Marriage visa. It is very important to recognise and understand the strict requirements for this visa. You should also note that the Prospective Marriage visa is linked to a Partner visa. ...In this article we will be looking at that link and explain how marriage comes into play. A couple does not need to be married in order to apply for a Prospective Marriage visa. In fact, if you are already legally married to your wife (who is a foreign national) she will not be eligible for a Prospective Marriage visa. This is because a Prospective Marriage visa is in essence a visa for fiancés the Prospective Marriage visa is also commonly known as the Fiancé visa. Apart from the other requirements, a couple need to be engaged to qualify to make a valid application. Read Continue: https://bit.ly/3eBLwBg Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! (Only Thai, Filipina, Vietnamese) Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #ProspectiveMarriage #DeFacto #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
05.01.2022 Can your Filipina Girlfriend Apply for an Australian Tourist Visa? If you are an Australian and you have a girlfriend from the Philippines, at some stage you may want to invite her out to Australia to spend some time with you. For the citizens of a few select countries it is possible to apply for a Visitor or Tourist visa to visit Australia relatively easily. However, for most countries, including the Philippines, applicants have to fill in a paper application and provide a c...onsiderable amount of supporting documentation. Unfortunately, it can be a very complicated process and a high percentage of self-prepared applications are refused. Below I will explain the rules and broad criteria of selection so that you can more easily determine whether your Filipino girlfriend might be eligible for a Tourist visa. It is very important to us that our clients feel both confident and comfortable with the whole visa process. Read continue: https://bit.ly/39wVEYT Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
03.01.2022 Taking your Thai wife or partner to Australia If you are an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident and you are married to a Thai lady you can certainly look to take her back to Australia for a holiday or even to live there with you. Depending on your circumstances you may want to look at an Australian Tourist / Visitor visa, or a Partner visa. Of course, there are a number of criteria that you both have to meet to be eligible for any Australian visa, and I will go into thes...e briefly below. Read continue: https://bit.ly/3i8b8Z4 Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent Owner Australian Visa Advice australianvisaadvice.com [email protected] ETA Visa Australia Express etavisaaustralia.org
03.01.2022 Prospective Marriage, Marriage and De Facto visas how do they differ from each another? his article is for any Australian citizen or Permanent Resident who has a Thai, Filipino, etc. girlfriend or Partner and are considering applying for a Permanent family visa for her to live in Australia with them. While this article may be of help to the reader in explaining some of the key differences between the above visas, you should still discuss with your Migration Agent what optio...n is best to suit your particular situation and needs. The Prospective Marriage visa is also commonly known as the Fiancé visa. It is a visa designed for couples that are either engaged or are going to get engaged. They must be engaged at the time of submission of the Application. Once the Prospective Marriage visa application is granted, the couple must then travel to Australia and get married. They must get married within 9 months of the date of grant of the Prospective marriage visa. The couple does not have to get married in Australia, but they do have to enter Australia before they get married. Once married, the couple can then apply for the Partner (by marriage) visa. One of the key differences between the Prospective Marriage visa and the other 2 visas is that there is an extra step with the former visa. The Prospective Marriage visa leads to the Partner (by marriage) visa otherwise known as the Marriage visa. The Marriage visa and the Partner (by de facto) visa (otherwise known as the De Facto visa) are visas that can be applied for on their own without any extra visas being required. Typically the Fiancé/Marriage visa combination is chosen in situations where the relationship is relatively new or not long established, and this allows for the relationship to build before the Marriage visa is submitted. It is also the option chosen when engaged couples want to wait before they get married. Read more: https://bit.ly/2wu9luo Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #ProspectiveMarriage #DeFacto #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #touristVisa #touristVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #SpouseVisa #Couple #VisaAdvice #Visa
02.01.2022 What to do if your Filipino girlfriend was Refused an Australian Visitor Visa I am often contacted by Australian men who have a Filipino girlfriend. They tell me that they have attempted to obtain an Australian Visitor visa for their girlfriend, but unfortunately the application was refused. The Australian man has either attempted to prepare the application himself or paid some dodgy local so called migration agent (who is often neither an Australian nor qualified in Austral...ian Migration law). A very high percentage of Australian Visitor visa applications are refused, and it is not surprising because most people think that obtaining a Visitor visa is easy, butAustralian Migration law is amongst the most complicated and strictly applied areas of all Australian law. For most foreign citizens there is a lot involved in the preparation and processing of even a Visitor visa, and if you do not get it right then the application will definitely be refused. Read continue: https://bit.ly/2WZ63Ku Feel free to ask more questions in the comment or in our page! Written by Luke Gorham 2020 Registered Migration Agent 0964676 Australian Visa Advice (AVA) #Filipino #Australia #Australian #married #Philippines #visitorrVisa #visitorVisaAustralia #VisaAustralia #touristVisa #love #VisaAdvice #Visa
