About Jeff Harvie of Down Under Visa

Testimonial from partner visa holders, Chris and Liza

by Jeff Harvie | Sep 6, 2016 | Testimonials, Video

Chris and Liza are an Australian Filipina couple, who called on Jeff Harvie and his team at Down Under Visa when he met the love of his life in the Philippines, ie. the lovely Liza. They are successful clients giving a positive review for the benefit of those who need...

Filipina wife or girlfriend – Why does she need a visa to Australia?

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 30, 2016 | Australian Visa Applications, Tourist Visas

I just had somebody ask me today why it was necessary to require visas for Filipinas (and Filipinos) to go to Australia in the first place? He pointed out that an Australian could go to the Philippines and stay 30 days. Why does she need a visa to Australia, when he...

Australian visa applications for OFW’s (Filipinas overseas)

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 26, 2016 | Australian Visa Applications, Practical Issues

We at Down Under Visa concentrate on visa applications for Filipinos and Filipinas, and primarily for those who are here in the Philippines (or have gone from Philippines to Australia and are applying inside Australia). We have managed visa applications for English in...

Health coverage for Australian visa holders

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 23, 2016 | Australian Visa Applications, Practical Issues

Australia has a good and functional “safety net” for Australian residents and citizens. Australia has Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), and states like QLD (and I think VIC?) have free hospitals. However, if you don’t have health coverage for...

Philippines culture shock on the first visit

by Jeff Harvie | Aug 19, 2016 | Philippines

I remember my first trip to the Philippines in the 1990’s and the special Philippines culture shock that I experienced. I look back now and I’m amazed at my naivety. I had travelled in the East before in the 1980’s and was definitely out of practice, however I should...