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Tourist visa processing times out of Australian Embassy Manila seem to be a bit varied lately. “Varied” is a polite way of wording it. We’ve had some take 2 weeks, and we’ve had some take 6 weeks.

Down Under Visa are Registered Migration Agents. The Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) is run by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection , and we operate by Law under a C ode...

This is a clients-only message. Good morning all! Letting you know that Jeremy had to go to the province on Tuesday, and due to the usual bureaucracy he’s still there.

What’s not good about marrying in the Philippines? Australian Wedding – Might be the right option for you? Time/lots to do: You cannot get a speedy quick ‘n’ efficient wedding done here!

At Down Under Visa I would say that most of our visa applicants still choose prospective marriage visas (aka fiancée visas) and marry in Australia.

Many of you would be aware that Australian partner visas can be applied-for with either of two different scenarios.

I can remember a time years ago when Mila gave a P200 donation at the post office near to our old office for someone’s despedida (going-away) party.

It’s relatively easy to be generous in the Philippines. Opportunities present themselves everywhere, given that most westerners are comparatively rich compared to many of the locals here.

Who is my Case Officer? Has my Case Officer been assigned yet? These are questions we are asked from time to time.

Philippines passports have been gradually moving forward and going fully electronic, and from 31 October 2015 they will no longer accept the old passports at the airports.