How to Apply for an Australian Visa

A MAG employee should apply for a Visitor (Business) (subclass 600) visa.

• Philippine passport

Evidence of current employment or self-employment

• Payslip (for the past 3months)

Business reason for travel to Australia

• Letter from employer with reason to travel to Australia

• Letter from employer with current role

Evidence of the financial status and funding for visit

• Bank statement of employer

• Public liability insurance of company

More details of requirements HERE. Applicant may attach other documents if applicable. 

*See appendices below for sample documents.

Step 1:  Sign up for an ImmiAccount 

➡️ https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/register

Important‼️ Make sure to type in the correct email address because the embassy will only communicate through email.

Step 2:  Accomplish the Application Form

Once you have an account, you will receive a confirmation link via email. Check your inbox and follow the link.

Once confirmed, do the following:

1. Click on NEW APPLICATION. Here you will be asked what type of visa you want

2. Click on VISITOR. Choose Visitor Visa (subclass 600)

3. Continue filling out all 19 pages of the form

You can SAVE the changes and continue editing in the future. 

Important‼️ Do not submit the form if you're not done yet.

Step 3: Submit Supporting Documents

On your application dashboard, you will find a field where you can upload the required and recommended documents.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

The fee is AUD $190  (PHP 6830)

Important‼️ Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an Acknowledgement of Application Receipt in your email (See Figure 1)

Remember 📝 The next email you are going to receive from the embassy will tell you to organize your BIOMETRIC appointment (See Figure 2) and come into their partner center to collect them.

Step 1: Register on the VFS Global website

➡️https://visa.vfsglobal.com/phl/en/aus

Step 2: Click 'Book an appointment'

Step 3: Create your VFS Global account

Step 4:  A confirmation email with your login ID and password will be sent to you

Step 5: Login into your account to schedule an appointment

Step 6: Select 'Add participant during the appointment scheduling process

Step 7: Provide your personal information

Step 8: Visit a Biometric collection center

Step 9: Prepare to pay fee on your visit -> ₱ 892

• Email confirming the details of your appointment

• Valid ID or Passport

• Biometric requirement letter

• Cash for biometric fee

• Visa application

• Biometrics

• Return flight to/from Cebu or Manila

• Taxi fare to/from biometrics collection center

• Overnight accommodation

• Document printing

• In submitting documents, the following file types are accepted: jpg, bmp, png, pdf

• PDF file must not be encrypted 

• Zip files are not allowed

• File size must not exceed to 5mb