VISA APPLICATION CHARGE Credit card/PayPal surcharge increased from 1 July 2020
Filipino visa applicants are reminded that a minor increase to the surcharge on credit card and PayPal payments took effect on 1 July 2020. To view the updated surcharges please log on to the link directly below,
see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/applying-online-or-on-paper/online/how-to-pay
NOTE: – Ensure you have ample funds available for payment to the Department of Home Affairs because unless the correct Visa Application Charge is paid, your application will not be valid.
Filipino Temporary visa holders returning to the Philippines update as of July 02, 2020
Filipino temporary visa holders in Australia impacted by COVID-19 can make arrangements to return to the Philippines, if border restrictions in the Philippines allow.
Filipino temporary visa holders do not need an exemption to depart Australia. They can leave at any time, as long as border restrictions in the Philippines allow them to return.
Remember the COVID-19 situation continues to change.
Check each week:
- border restrictions
- availability of flights.
Certain commercial flights are available in several major airports across Australia.
You may also wish to find out if there are any private or government repatriation flights to your home country.
Philippines, through Philippines Airlines (https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home) are currently arranging repatriation flights as required.
If you would like further assistance to return to the Philippines, you can contact The Philippine Embassy Canberra (https://www.philembassy.org.au/contact) or Melbourne ( https://www.philembassy.org.au/offices/melbourne-vic), Sydney (https://sydneypcg.dfa.gov.ph/the-consulate/contacts) and Brisbane (https://www.qldphilconsulate.com/contact.html) Philippine Consulates in Australia.
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/leaving-australia
NOTE: – Before departing Australia, Filipino temporary visa holders are advised to seek immigration advice regarding their options for maintaining or applying for another visa whilst in Australia. These other options may include MEDICARE Cover and Full-time Work Rights.
For more information you may contact us.
