Juan Immigration

🇦🇺 DETAILED VISA GUIDE FOR FILIPINOS (2026)

🎓 1. STUDENT VISA (Subclass 500)
Best for: Study + part-time work + pathway to PR

👤 Who can apply?
✔ High school graduates
✔ College graduates
✔ Professionals wanting to shift career
✔ Applicants aged 18–45 (no strict limit, but younger = stronger case)

📋 Requirements
✔ Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
✔ Proof of funds (tuition + ~AUD $24,505/year living cost)
✔ English test (IELTS/PTE)
✔ Genuine Student (GS) requirement
✔ Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

💼 2. SKILLED WORK VISA (189 / 190 / 491)
Best for: Professionals who want PR
👤 Who can apply?

✔ With work experience (usually 2–3+ years)
✔ Occupation on skilled list
✔ Age below 45
✔ With good English (IELTS 6–7+)
👉 In-demand for Filipinos:
Teachers
Nurses
Engineers
IT professionals

📋 Requirements
✔ Skills Assessment (based on your job)
✔ English test
✔ Points test (minimum 65, but aim 75+)
✔ Expression of Interest (EOI)

✈️ 3. TOURIST VISA (Subclass 600)
Best for: Travel / family visit
👤 Who can apply?
✔ Employees
✔ Business owners
✔ Families visiting relatives
✔ First-time travelers (but harder approval)

📋 Requirements
✔ Bank statement (strong funds 💰)
✔ Certificate of employment / business permit
✔ Travel history (VERY important)
✔ Proof of return (ties to Philippines)

💑 4. PARTNER VISA (820/801 or 309/100)
Best for: Couples (married or de facto)

👤 Who can apply?
✔ Married couples
✔ Live-in partners (at least 12 months proof)
✔ Same-sex couples (allowed in Australia)
👉 Sponsor must be:
Australian citizen OR
Permanent resident

📋 Requirements
✔ Proof of genuine relationship
✔ Photos, chats, call logs 📱
✔ Joint finances (bank, bills)
✔ Statutory declarations

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER (2026)
Under the Migration Act 1958, the Australian Government now has the power to:
⚠️ Temporarily stop visa holders from entering
⚠️ Even if visa is already approved