Embassy
Embassy of Australia in the Philippines
6819 Ayala Avenue
Australia visa requirements for Filipino citizens
Filipino citizens need a visa for Australia, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
PHL
Philippines
Going to
AUS
Australia
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa is not required.
What to do
Find Australia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Australia
Choose a visit visa that fits your passport and plans.
eVisaTourist visa from abroadA visa for holidays, cruises and family visits, applied for outside Australia.
- Fee
- A$250
How to apply
- Prepare your passport, money proof and visit plans.
- Apply online through ImmiAccount.
- Add documents and pay the fee.
- Complete health checks or fingerprints if asked.
- Stay outside Australia until the decision.
Documents required
- Passport identity pages
- Bank statements
- Visit plans
- Proof of reasons to return
- Invitation letter if needed
- Child documents if needed
- English translations
- You cannot work on this visa.
- Your approval letter gives your stay length and allowed entries.
eVisaTourist visa within AustraliaA visa for eligible people already in Australia who want a longer visit.
- Fee
- A$630
How to apply
- Check whether your current visa lets you apply.
- Prepare money proof and visit plans.
- Apply through ImmiAccount, add documents and pay.
Documents required
- Passport identity pages
- Proof of enough money
- Visit plans
- Proof of reasons to return
- English translations
- Your current and past visas affect whether you can apply.
- Your approval letter gives your stay length.
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Home Affairs — Australian visa list
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Visas to visit Australia
- ImmiAccount — official visa application portal
- Australian Embassy in the USA — Visas and Migration
- Australian High Commission in the UK — Visas and citizenship
- Australian High Commission in India — Visas and Citizenship
- Australian High Commission in India — Online Visitor visa applications
- Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601
- AustralianETA — official Department of Home Affairs app
- Home Affairs — eVisitor, subclass 651
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Tourist stream outside Australia
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Tourist stream in Australia
- Home Affairs — Transit visa, subclass 771
- Home Affairs — Travellers eligible to transit without a visa
- Home Affairs — Transit facilities at Australian airports
- Australian Border Force — Advance Passenger Processing and transit conditions
- Australian Consulate-General in Noumea — Visas and Immigration
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Business Visitor stream
- Home Affairs — Student visa, subclass 500
- Home Affairs — Student Guardian visa, subclass 590
- Home Affairs — Student Guardian fees and stay
- Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream
- Home Affairs — Temporary Work, Short Stay Specialist
- Home Affairs — Subclass 400 fee and application
- Home Affairs — First Working Holiday visa
- Home Affairs — First Work and Holiday visa
- Home Affairs — Work and Holiday country caps
- Home Affairs — Work and Holiday ballot process
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Sponsored Family stream
- Home Affairs — Partner Provisional visa
- Home Affairs — Partner visa fee
- Home Affairs — Medical Treatment visa
- Home Affairs — Special Category visa
- Home Affairs — Can I go to Australia?
- Home Affairs — Resident Return visa
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Coming from Philippines
- Plugs IAdapter needed
- MoneyAUD $
- Time−3h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency000 police
Planning your Australia trip
Best time to go: It depends on the region. December–February is summer and June–August is winter. The tropical north has its dry season in winter, while the south beyond the Great Dividing Range has its dry season in summer.
- Sydney HarbourSydney, Australia's largest city, sits on one of the world's most famous harbours.
- The OutbackAustralia's remote inland areas are known for deserts and wide open spaces.
- Snowy MountainsThese mountains in the southeast receive metres of snow in winter.
- Tasmania's central and western mountainsSnowfall is very common in these mountainous areas.
Scams to watch for in Australia
- PickpocketingSomeone steals belongings from your pockets or bag. No specific distraction method is described.
- Car break-insThieves may smash a window to reach a visible phone, GPS or bag.
- House burglaries and other break-insThieves enter a property and steal belongings. No specific entry trick is described.
About Australia
Australia is a federal country covering its own continent, Tasmania and many smaller islands.
- Capital
- Canberra
- Money
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- 8 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +61
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Questions
Do filipino citizens need a visa for Australia?
Filipino citizens need a visa for Australia, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Australia visa?
At Australia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help filipino citizens enter Australia?
We have no record of Australia relaxing its rules for filipino citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do australian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Australia?
Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia Singapore, and 2 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Australia are easier for filipino citizens?
Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Vanuatu Marshall Islands, and 3 more let filipino citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Australia?
Find Australia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Australia?
Australian dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Australia?
English.
How strong is the Philippines passport?
It ranks #72 and reaches 60 destinations without applying ahead.
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