VISAS
HOLIDAY ADVISORY
We are open in Brisbane as usual each Wednesday (unless the date is shown below) from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm by Appointment Only.
Saturday Mornings on the Gold Coast by Appointment Only.
NOTE: Office Opening is dependent on Brisbane/Gold Coast Lockdown.
No walk-ins accepted.
Please see our Contact Page for Office Address and Opening Hours.
We are open in Brisbane as usual each Wednesday (unless the date is shown below) from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm by Appointment Only.
Saturday Mornings on the Gold Coast by Appointment Only.
NOTE: Office Opening is dependent on Brisbane/Gold Coast Lockdown.
No walk-ins accepted.
Please see our Contact Page for Office Address and Opening Hours.
PLEASE NOTE - Send Visa Applications Directly to the Embassy in Canberra
As at 1st September 2021, there is a temporary pause on Visas being issued in Brisbane.
Please send any Visa Applications directly to the Embassy in Canberra for the time being.
As soon as this changes our website will be updated to allow you to send your Visa Applications once again to the Brisbane Philippine Consulate.
As at 1st September 2021, there is a temporary pause on Visas being issued in Brisbane.
Please send any Visa Applications directly to the Embassy in Canberra for the time being.
As soon as this changes our website will be updated to allow you to send your Visa Applications once again to the Brisbane Philippine Consulate.
01 August 2021 - BI Guide on Travel Restrictions-Allowed to Travel to the Philippines
- Alien spouses, children, parents of Pinoys need not present entry exemption doc
- Retiree’s Visa Holders allowed to enter without exemption docs
- Alien spouses, children, parents of Pinoys need not present entry exemption doc
- Retiree’s Visa Holders allowed to enter without exemption docs
06 May 2021 - TRAVEL ADVISORY: Revised Guidelines as per Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) Resolution No. 114 Series of 2021
01 February 2021 - Infographics on the Operational Guidelines for Processing of Arriving OFWs, Non-OFWs and Foreign Nationals
01 February 2021 - DFA ADVISORY: For Returning Overseas Filipinos & Foreign Nationals When Travelling to the Philippines
01 February 2021 - Revised Guidelines as per IATF-MEID Resolution no. 97, Series of 2021
15 January 2021 - Additional Measures to be Observed Relative to the New SARS-COV-2 Variants
12 January 2021 - Revised Travel Restriction Guidelines to be Observed Relative to the SARS-COV-2 United Kingdom Variant (B.1.1.7. OR VUI 2020/12/01) and South African Variant (501.V2)
Additional measures to be observed relative to the New Sars-Cov 2 variants, please click the link below:
https://dms.philembassy.org.au/index.php/website/latest/advisory/2021-2/618-additional-measures-to-be-observed-relative-to-the-new-sars-cov-2-variants/file
Advisory on Foreign Nationals who May Enter the Philippines
11th August 2020. Please click the link below:
https://philembassy.org.au/latest/advisory/advisory-on-foreign-nationals-who-may-enter-the-philippines
Temporary Suspension of Visa Issuance and Visa-free Privilege
19th Mar 2020. Please click the link below:
https://www.dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/statements-and-advisoriesupdate/26385-public-advisory-on-the-temporary-suspension-of-visa-issuance-and-visa-free-privilege
Temporary Travel Restrictions for Foreigners coming from Iran, Italy, China and its Special Administrative Regions and North Gyeongsang Province, Republic of Korea
16th Mar 2020. Please click the link below:
https://www.philembassy.org.au/latest/advisory/on-the-temporary-suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-travelers-from-china-and-its-special-administrative-regions
Temporary Visitor Visa
NOTE: The Covid Pandemic has caused a lot of changes in regards to who can be issued a Visa.
There are also many new Requirements. Some requirements need to be met even BEFORE we can make a Visa Application Appointment.
Visitors coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings and workshop/seminars; visitors on board private yacht/sailboat; persons visiting for the purpose of making a movie or film documentary; journalists, athletes and performing artists.
Application for a temporary visitor’s visa may be made by MAIL SERVICE OR APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Walk-ins will no longer be available for these services. ** APPOINTMENT REQUIRED **
The following are the minimum requirements to be submitted to the Consulate for application of a temporary visitor’s visa:
Fees: Restricted Countries - Single Entry 59 Day Visa AU$72. - Due to Covid we are Unable to issue Visa to Restricted Countries until further notice.
Non-Restricted Countries - Single Entry 59 Day Visa AU$54, (each visit to not exceed 59 days).
[ Not Available Until Further Notice: Multiple Entry 6 month Visa AU$108 (each visit to not exceed 59 days),]
[ Not Available Until Further Notice: Multiple Entry 12 month Visa AU$162 (each visit to not exceed 59 days).]
Please Email Admin to Confirm the Cost for your specific Passport Nationality. (Only necessary if you are doing your Visa application through the post. Otherwise appointment Confirmation Email will include all necessary details.)
Email Address: admin@qldphilconsulate.com
Note: for appointments booked online the cost will be shown for you in the Confirmation Email that you receive with all your appointment details.
Processing Time: Mail Service - 10 days from receipt of completed application form and passport; Appointment - Visas will be processed immediately providing all paperwork is completed correctly.
There are also many new Requirements. Some requirements need to be met even BEFORE we can make a Visa Application Appointment.
Visitors coming for business, pleasure, medical treatment, training, attendance in conferences, meetings and workshop/seminars; visitors on board private yacht/sailboat; persons visiting for the purpose of making a movie or film documentary; journalists, athletes and performing artists.
Application for a temporary visitor’s visa may be made by MAIL SERVICE OR APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Walk-ins will no longer be available for these services. ** APPOINTMENT REQUIRED **
The following are the minimum requirements to be submitted to the Consulate for application of a temporary visitor’s visa:
- Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months validity;
- Duly Accomplished visa form at https://dms.philembassy.org.au/index.php/website/download-forms/visa-application/39-non-immigrant-visa-business-pleasure/file which must be subscribed and sworn to before a Justice of Peace if applying by mail;
- 1 x Passport-size Photo;
- Photocopy of confirmed itinerary of return travel or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
- Please include a Prepaid and Self-Addressed Return EXPRESS Post Envelope and a money order made out to the Philippine Consulate. Applications may be sent by mail to the following address:
Fees: Restricted Countries - Single Entry 59 Day Visa AU$72. - Due to Covid we are Unable to issue Visa to Restricted Countries until further notice.
Non-Restricted Countries - Single Entry 59 Day Visa AU$54, (each visit to not exceed 59 days).
[ Not Available Until Further Notice: Multiple Entry 6 month Visa AU$108 (each visit to not exceed 59 days),]
[ Not Available Until Further Notice: Multiple Entry 12 month Visa AU$162 (each visit to not exceed 59 days).]
Please Email Admin to Confirm the Cost for your specific Passport Nationality. (Only necessary if you are doing your Visa application through the post. Otherwise appointment Confirmation Email will include all necessary details.)
Email Address: admin@qldphilconsulate.com
Note: for appointments booked online the cost will be shown for you in the Confirmation Email that you receive with all your appointment details.
Processing Time: Mail Service - 10 days from receipt of completed application form and passport; Appointment - Visas will be processed immediately providing all paperwork is completed correctly.
Please ONLY Fill in the Form below ONCE.
NOTE: Completing the form more than once slows down the process of your Confirmation email being sent out.
Once you fill in the form then you will receive a Confirmation email, usually within 24-48 hours. This email will contain all the information that you need to be ready for your Appointment.
NOTE: Completing the form more than once slows down the process of your Confirmation email being sent out.
Once you fill in the form then you will receive a Confirmation email, usually within 24-48 hours. This email will contain all the information that you need to be ready for your Appointment.
** How to Make an Appointment for a VISA **
PLEASE NOTE - Send Visa Applications Directly to the Embassy in Canberra
As at 1st September 2021, there is a temporary pause on Visas being issued in Brisbane.
Please send any Visa Applications directly to the Embassy in Canberra for the time being.
As soon as this changes our website will be updated to allow you to send your Visa Applications once again to the Brisbane Philippine Consulate.
As at 1st September 2021, there is a temporary pause on Visas being issued in Brisbane.
Please send any Visa Applications directly to the Embassy in Canberra for the time being.
As soon as this changes our website will be updated to allow you to send your Visa Applications once again to the Brisbane Philippine Consulate.
Extension of Authorized Period of Stay in the Philippines:In case a temporary visitor visa holder will exceed his initial authorized period of stay in the Philippines, he will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website.
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Balikbayan one-year visa-free stayBalikbayans – any overseas Filipino returning to the Philippines, including former Filipinos who have acquired foreign citizenship – can stay in the Philippines without a visa for a period of one year.
The Balikbayan visa-free stay privilege is extended to the Balikbayan’s non-Filipino spouse and children, provided they enter the Philippines with the Balikbayan. |
Non-Quota Immigrant VisaFor longer visas and permanent residency, applications must be submitted to the Embassy in Canberra or the Consulate in Sydney. To apply and for further information, please click here.
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Prearranged Employment VisaPre-arranged employment visas are issued under direction from the Embassy in Canberra. To apply and for further information, please click here.
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