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Visa and Immigration Office
Processing Information
This web-page provides information on visa applications being processed by this office. Processing Information on this page is updated regularly.
The Visa and Immigration Office of the Australian Embassy – Manila generally process applications in the order that they are received by the Embassy and every effort is made to decide applications well within our processing standards.
For information regarding our average processing times, please refer to Manila Information Sheet no (4) found at website: http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/
Please note that these average processing times are indicative only. Individual cases may be decided in longer or shorter periods than the service standard, depending on a range of factors, individual circumstances, the complexity of each case and the time taken by applicants to respond to requests by their case officers.
As of 06 September 2010, the Visa and Immigration Office is processing/assessing/allocating applications lodged within the period indicated below.
Permanent Visa Category
Partner Visa Applications (309,300) 02 August 2010Other Family (114, 115, 116) 02 July 10
Child (subclass 101, 102, 117, 445) 02 August 2010
Citizenship by Descent 06 September 2010
Temporary Visa Category
Student Visa application **19 August 2010(incl Student Guardian)
*Please refer to the Acknowledgement Letter sent to you for information on when the application was received by this office. If you have not received an Acknowledgement Letter for your application, it is likely that the application has not been received by this office. Applications are generally acknowledged by this office within seven (7) working days from date the application has been received.
** The Visa Office is continuing to process applications based on application lodgement date. Within those cases currently being processed, priority is being given to those with courses commencing immediately.
How can I assist in the efficient processing of my application?
• Submit a complete application and include all supporting documents. This is the single most important factor in allowing us to make a quick decision. Please refer to the specific visa checklist of requirements found on our website at www.immi.gov.au. (You may use the Search function of the website to retrieve the checklist you require e.g. 300 checklist)
• Provide an e-mail address. This enables us to communicate with you quickly and efficiently.
• It may speed up processing if we can communicate with a third party (such as the sponsor) directly regarding your visa application. However, the disclosure of information to anyone other than the applicant is governed by the Privacy Act - and certain information about the application can only be provided if you give written consent. If you wish us to communicate with a third party, you should provide your written consent for us to do so.
Contacting Us
If you have other enquiries or concerns, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page of our website www.philippines.embassy.gov.au
To send additional documents or enquiries/clarifications via email for Partner, Child and Other Family visa applications, please send them to: immigration.manila_permanent@dfat.gov.au. Please include the application’s file reference number with your email. If this number is not available to you, please put the applicant’s full name and date of birth.
To send additional documents or enquiries/clarifications via email for Student Visa applications, please send them to immigration.manila_temporary@dfat.gov.au. Please include the application's file reference number with your email. If this number is not available to you, please put the applicant's full name and date of birth.