Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Australia?

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.

(2) The application must be made using form 1419 (Internet) through ImmiAccount, indicating the application is for a Tourist stream visa only.

(3) However, if a person has received a written notice, an application may be made using form 1419 in accordance with the instructions in the written notice.

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(1) Subject to subsections (2), (2A) and (3), a non‑citizen must not travel to Australia without a visa that is in effect.

You do not need to attend an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General to apply for a visa or citizenship.

If we send you a letter asking for your biometrics, you must attend the Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person. Or, if eligible, you can provide your biometrics using the Australian Immi App. See Biometrics.

We will tell you if you need to provide biometrics, and which biometrics you need to provide.

We will tell you if you need to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person or if you are eligible to use the Australian Immi App to provide your biometrics.

The list below is correct as of March 2026. Further details on these centres can be found at VFS Global.

All visa applications for Australia are required to be lodged through ImmiAccount. No paper applications are accepted.

Visa applicants in the Philippines must complete biometric (face photograph and fingerprint scan) collection for each application lodged, irrespective of their nationality, unless they are excluded or exempt from the biometric program.

You should make an appointment to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person to provide your biometrics.

Subject to subsections (2), (2A) and (3), a non‑citizen must not travel to Australia without a visa that is in effect.

Apply online Log in or create an ImmiAccount. Attach documents. Submit family applications together. ​Pay the application fee. We will not process your application until you pay the fee.

If you applied from outside Australia you must be outside Australia when we decide your visa. Do not arrange to travel to Australia until we let you know, in writing, that we have granted you the visa.

Visa outcome We will let you know our decision on your visa application in writing. We will tell you: your visa grant number the date your visa starts your visa conditions Keep a copy of our decision with you when in Australia. If we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused your visa and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.

We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.​​

You do not need to attend an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General to apply for a visa or citizenship. You can apply for most Australian visas and citizenship categories online through ImmiAccount. This is the preferred and most efficient way to apply and provide additional information in your application. You can use ImmiAccount to notify us of any changes in your circumstances or to withdraw an application. The department can process visa and citizenship applications anywhere in the department’s global immigration network. If we need to speak with you, we will contact you.

Visa applicants in the Philippines must complete biometric (face photograph and fingerprint scan) collection for each application lodged, irrespective of their nationality, unless they are excluded or exempt from the biometric program. Biometrics are collected through a quick and easy process that captures a photograph of your face and a 10-digit electronic fingerprint. Applicants will be required to provide their biometrics each and every time they apply for a visa. When you lodge your application online, you will be sent a request to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) via email. You should make an appointment to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person to provide your biometrics. Take a copy of that email and your passport to the appointment. You must provide your biometrics within 14 days of online lodgement or notify the relevant visa processing office if unable to do so. VFS Global operates three ABCCs in the Philippines (in Manila, Cebu and Davao city). The ABCC will charge a service fee for the collection of biometrics. For more information about biometric collection procedures, fees charged, contact details, ABCC locations, or to book your biometrics appointment, please visit Welcome to VFS Global| vfsglobal.

If your VLN does not commence with AUI, you must attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) to provide your personal identifiers.

Once you have completed all required steps in the app, you will see a final screen confirms your information has been successfully submitted to the department. You do not need to attend an ABCC. If the department needs any more information after you submit your identity check, we will contact you with more instructions.

Albania Algeria Bahrain Bhutan Bosnia and Herzegovina Cambodia Colombia Egypt Ethiopia Eswatini Fiji France Ghana Greece Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China) Iran Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Lesotho Malaysia Mexico Nepal New Zealand (third-country nationals) Oman Pakistan Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Qatar Samoa Saudi Arabia Singapore Solomon Islands Somalia (third-country nationals) South Africa South Korea Sri Lanka Thailand Tonga Türkiye Tuvalu Uganda United Arab Emirates Vanuatu Zimbabwe You can download the Australian Immi App from the following stores: ​  To provide your identity information using the Australian Immi App you need to have a:​ Requirement to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) letter with a Visa Lodgement Number (VLN) commencing with AUI valid passport. If your VLN does not commence with AUI, you must attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) to provide your personal identifiers. Your smartphone (iOS/Android) device must have a steady mobile or Wi-Fi internet connection and be equipped with the following settings: Allow the Australian Immi App to access your phone camera. Near-Field Communication (NFC) enabled. Location services made available for the Australian Immi App. To confirm if your device is compatible for use with the app, see the instructions in the Apple App store or Google Play Store. Once you have downloaded the mobile app, follow the instructions to provide your passport information and an applicant photo. Step by step guide You must follow these steps in order to complete your identity check: Provide Visa Lodgement Number (VLN) Scan passport data page and chip Confirm passport information Take applicant photo Submit the identity check. The information below can help you with each of these steps. ​​ ​Step 1: Provide Visa Lodgement Number (VLN) ​ ​​ Your VLN is located on your Requirement to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) letter. The code starts with AUI and includes letters and numbers. There are two ways you can provide your VLN Scan the barcode on your letter. Manually enter the code. If you are submitting an identity check for multiple family members, each person will have their own VLN. Make sure you enter the correct VLN for each person. Step 2: Scan passport data page and chip

To be eligible to use the app, clients must have previously provided their biometrics (facial image and fingerprints) to the Department and hold a valid passport.

All children under five years of age are also eligible to submit their facial biometrics and passport details through the app, even those who have not previously attended an ABCC.

You must hold a passport from and be a citizen of one of the following countries: The People’s Republic of China Brunei Cambodia Philippines Laos Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Vietnam Timor Leste You must also provide biometrics at an Australian Biometric Collection Centre (ABCC). For more information, visit Biometrics. For information on ABCCs including updates, appointment bookings and opening times for each location, visit Our Offices outside Australia. We will notify you by email on how to provide your biometrics. It is important that you arrange to have your biometrics captured as soon as possible to avoid any delays in processing your visa. For visas that may not require biometrics, you can explore your visa options.

To be granted a Visitor (subclass 600) Frequent Traveller stream visa, visa applicants are required to provide personal identifiers in the form of fingerprint scans and/or a digital facial photograph by attending an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC). Failure to provide personal identifiers may result in the refusal of a Frequent Traveller application.