Australians who wish to enter the Philippines may do so without a visa, but only for a limited period. For those who wish to immigrate to Philippines from Australia, the need to obtain a visa that allows them residency for their intended purpose is mandatory.
If you want to move to the Philippines, our local team can guide you during your application process, and can also answer important questions, especially if your purpose is to start a business.
Australian investors who set up a company in Philippines and decide that they intend to relocate here can reach out to us as soon as they are in need of assistance.
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Move to the Philippines
Australians who wish to move to the Philippines from Australia can do so for the following purposes:
- pre-arranged employment: for Australians who will relocate to the Philippines to engage in remunerated work, as employed by a Philippine company; if you wish to immigrate to the Philippines from Australia for employment or self-employment, our team will provide you with additional details;
- study: Australians over the age of 18 who have been admitted to courses in a higher education institution;
- family reunification: for those who are married to a citizen of the Philippines, subject to conditions.
- business: Australian investors can contact us if they are interested in company registration in the Philippines and wish to know how their investment may present a route to immigrate to the Philippines from Australia.
In some situations, an Australian citizen can be admitted into the country as a non-quota immigrant. This can apply to children when one or both parents meet certain criteria, those born in the Philippines but naturalized in a foreign country, and in other cases. If you want to immigrate to the Philippines, our team can give you more details.
Each type of visa requires general and specific documents, and it is subject to a case-by-case evaluation. The applicant will bring the needed documents, according to the purpose he or she has to move to the Philippines from Australia, the application form, and other documents.
Our team presents a list of fees that should be taken into account:
- an employment visa for 1 year for a company that is not part of the country’s top 100 corporations can cost Php 10,130 for the main applicant and Php 8,120 for his or her spouse;
- an employment visa for 1 year for a company that is part of the country’s top 100 corporations can cost Php 10,630 for the main applicant and Php 8,620 for his or her spouse;
- a student visa is subject to an application fee of Php 2,000 and an implementation fee of Php 1,000;
- other fees and taxes can apply to the ones mentioned above, such as those for subsequent registrations.
Please be aware that these fees are subject to change, as the authorities may decide from time to time.
The permanent resident visa for those who relocate to the Philippines from Australia
A permanent resident visa is required when a foreign national intends to remain in the country. This is possible when obtaining a non-quota immigrant visa, or when marrying a Filipino citizen. When the latter applies, the Australian citizen can amend his or her non-quota immigrant visa through marriage when he or she has a probationary non-quota immigrant visa for one year at the time of the application.
If you want to know more about your application for a visa, how you can extend your stay, and how you can make your stay permanent, you can discuss your options with our agents.
You can also contact our team of experts if you are in need of other types of services for your business, once you relocate to the Philippines for company formation purposes. If you are in need of reliable tax reporting, you can reach out to our accountant in the Philippines.
Contact us if you have any questions about how to immigrate to the Philippines from Australia and need assistance during your application process.