So you want to take your Filipino Girlfriend to Australia for a Holiday?
If you’re planning to bring your Filipino girlfriend to Australia for a holiday, be aware that this process can be more complicated than expected.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) appears to treat the Philippines as a “high risk” country. This means Filipino citizens cannot apply for an eVisitor visa or an ETA visa. Instead, she must apply for a subclass 600 Visitor visa. This means you must demonstrate that she genuinely intends to stay in Australia temporarily.
Demonstrating Genuine Intention to Stay Temporarily in Australia
Simply stating that your girlfriend wants to visit Australia for a holiday or guaranteeing her return to the Philippines does not carry much weight with the Australian government. These statements alone are insufficient to prove a genuine temporary stay. If it were that easy, everyone would claim they intend to visit for a holiday, and visas would be granted without issue.
Another common misconception is that she must have a certain amount of money in a bank account. The required amount varies and Immigration (DHA) looks for a consistent savings history that aligns with the her income, not just a large sum recently deposited to appear financially sufficient. Employment is just one factor among many that Immigration considers when assessing her circumstances to determine if she meet the genuine temporary entrant criteria.
Put simply, showing that she wants to visit Australia for a holiday to come and see you is often more complicated than it seems.
Things considered in a Visitor Visa Application
The Department of Home Affairs reviews multiple factors in a Visitor visa application, including the her country of passport, employment, age, savings history, family and financial ties to her home country, travel history, and visa compliance. The Australian Embassy or visa office may also consider "any other relevant matters" in making their decision.
At Migration Australia, we focus on all potential criteria, including any relevant matters that may affect the success of your Girlfriend's visa application. We specialise in relationship-based visas, including Visitor visas, and submit hundreds of applications each year for Filipinas wishing to visit their Australian boyfriends or partners. As experts in Australian Immigration law, we can guide you both through the complex rules and regulations.
How Migration Australia can help
We've been helping couples like yourselves spend time in Australia and explore their relationships for over 10 years. We only submit applications that we believe have a high chance of success, and we prepare them thoroughly to enhance your chances. Our detailed submissions address all the visa eligibility criteria and aim to satisfy and reassure the Decision Maker.
For more information on preparing a Visitor/Tourist visa application, you can contact us with the form below to book a consultation to help you bring your Girlfriend from the Philippines to Australia.
