The Embassy of the Philippines would like to remind Filipinos who hold temporary visas in Australia to regularly check the website of the Department of Home Affairs for updates: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
The Australian government provided the following guidance:
• The type of visa a...
17 April 2020 – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra has received the following advice from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on travel restrictions for Australian dual citizens and permanent residents:
“Australian citizens and permanent residents cannot travel overseas due to C...
The Philippine Embassy and its consulates in Australia have been closely monitoring the situation of cruise ships in NSW and other states. The immediate focus of the Philippine government is the medical and mental well-being of Filipino crew who are on almost every vessel around the globe.
We appr...
3 April 2020 - The Philippine Embassy in Canberra informs the public that Filipino crew members are onboard the following cruise ships in Australia: Ruby Princess in New South Wales, Golden Princess in Victoria, and Artania in Western Australia.
The Philippine Foreign Service Posts in Aust...
01 April 2020 – The Philippine Embassy in Canberra understands the difficulties Filipino students are facing in Australia as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Embassy has elevated these concerns to relevant authorities in the Philippines. Given the prolonged impact of this crisis, the Embassy e...
