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A Philippines Wedding for an Australian – Is it for you?

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 11, 2018 | Partner Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore

I have clients who ask me all the time whether they should marry in Australia or marry in the Philippines. Usually in there is the question “Which is better?”, and sometimes “Which way does the Department or Embassy prefer?” for an Australian Partner Visa...

Where should you marry? Australia or Philippines?

by Jeff Harvie | Feb 20, 2018 | Australian Visa Applications, Fiance Visas, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore, Philippines, Practical Issues

How often are we at Down Under Visa asked this question? It would have to be several times a week. And of course it’s an important issue. You will both be hoping that this is a once in a lifetime occasion, so of course you want it to be special. But there are...

De Facto Partner Visas for Australia

by Jeff Harvie | Nov 24, 2017 | Australian Visa Applications, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore

You may apply for an Australian partner visa by two different methods. The most common is that the applicant is married to the Australian sponsor, and they apply for a partner visa with that as the basis. As long as you have a genuine relationship, it should...

Onshore or offshore partner visa – Which is best?

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 25, 2017 | Australian Spouse Visa, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore

Need a partner visa from Philippines to Australia? Should you apply for an offshore partner visa in Manila, or should you marry in Australia whilst on a tourist visa and apply for an onshore partner visa there? Which is the very best partner visa option to bring your...

Offshore partner visa versus onshore partner visa

by Jeff Harvie | Jul 4, 2017 | Australian Spouse Visa, Partner Visas - Offshore, Partner Visas - Onshore

Once upon a time there were two realistic options only for Australian Filipina couples to be together, and that was to apply offshore through the Australian Embassy in Manila. Applying inside of Australia was pretty much out of the question. Onshore partner visa...

Does a visa holder from Philippines need to attend a seminar before leaving?

by Jeff Harvie | May 19, 2017 | Australian Visa Q&A, Partner Visas - Offshore

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE ANSWER! In this week’s episode of our Weekly Q&A one participant asked Does a visa holder from Philippines need to attend a seminar before leaving? The exact question was: Does a visa holder from Philippines to Australia need to...