Affidavits of Support & Guarantee (ASG) that are filled out, signed, and completed in front of a consular official or representative may be notarized, legalized, or consularized by the Philippine Consulate General in Queensland.
The Philippine Consulate General, located at Level 11, 269 Wickham St., Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006, Australia, is where OFWs residing in Queensland can apply for ASG. PCG Queensland offers notarial services by appointment ONLY. Please be advised that the application must be submitted with specific requirements, including two valid IDs, attached. Also, the Consulate ONLY accepts cash payments in Australian dollars.
The issuance of a visa, tourist visa, or entrance is not assured by the presence of an ASG. ASG serves as a kind of form for all the documentation needed for entrance, a tourist visa, or a visa. Authorities from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) typically require ASG from Filipinos who receive support from family members living in Australia.
Also Read:
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- Affidavit of Support and Guarantee in PH Consulate Melbourne, Australia
Contents
Qualifications
For sponsorship of family members up to the fourth degree, Filipino residents of Queensland have to fill out and submit an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG).
Requirements
Prepare the following:
- Confirmed appointment
- Signatory’s in-person presence
- One (1) original and two (2) photocopies of the UNSIGNED form or document that needs to be signed at the consulate
Sample Template: https://www.qldphilippineconsulate.com/general-7
- At least one (1) Primary and one (1) Secondary ID, or four (4) Secondary IDs, that include the following:
Primary ID’s:
- Birth certificate
- Passport (it is recommended that dual citizens bring their Philippine passport)
Secondary ID’s:
- Another ID from the Philippine government
- Citizenship card or certificate
- Driver’s license
- Medicare card
- Senior’s card
NOTE: the government-issued ID must be legitimate and substantiate the document’s citizenship claim.
- AU$45 (cash only) processing fee per document
- Self-addressed B4 Auspost express post envelope for the release of your notarized documents
Note: The Consulate Office does not take responsibility for any lost mail; thus, please make sure to write down your tracking number.
Some documentation or proof may be required by the Philippine Consulate General:
- Recent payslips for three (3) months
- Most recent bank statement for three (3) months
- Copies of the travel itinerary and airline tickets
- Approved Visa
Note: If the person or people signing the document are unable to appear in person before a consular officer at the consulate office, the document should be notarized by a notary public, apostillized by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and sent straight to the Philippines, bypassing the Philippine Consulate, for authentication.
How to Apply for ASG in PCG Office in Queensland
To apply for an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG) at PCG Queensland, follow the following steps:
Step 1: Click the link to set up an appointment online here – https://www.qldphilippineconsulate.com/book-online
Step 2: Read, then scroll down and click Notarials’ “Request to Book.”
Step 3: See what dates and times are available, book the time that works for you, and then click Next.
Step 4: Provide your details and click “Book Now.”
Step 5: To ensure the reservation is confirmed, check your email. Next, save the details from the booking confirmation.
Note: Please check your spam and junk mail bins if you did not receive an email.
Step 6: Prepare every document that is needed.
Step 7: Show up at the PCG in Queensland at your scheduled appointment time, not fifteen (15) minutes sooner.
Step 8: Bring the self-addressed return envelope and the ASG set of requirements to the notary counter.
Step 9: Documents requiring signatures will be prepared by PCG personnel. Hold on until your name or number is called.
Step 10: Sign the document or documents in front of the authorized PCG personnel.
Step 11: Pay AU$45 (cash only) processing fee for every document.
Step 12: Once every requirement has been met, the notarized document(s) will be mailed to the applicant’s address in the “Express Post” envelope they provided.
Important Reminders
When processing ASG, keep the following in mind:
- The Consulate disclaims all liability for any postal delays, misdirected mail, or damage to documents while they are in the courier service’s care. For each envelope used and submitted, the applicant must have a record of the tracking number.
- The information contained in the documentation is NOT guaranteed by the PCG in Queensland. All that the PCG office can do is handle the responsibility of the document’s sealing so that the Philippines will accept and consider it legitimate.
- If any requirements are not met, you might be requested to schedule another appointment.
- The applicant is responsible for continuing the matter with the appropriate department/offices; the Consular Office ONLY notarizes or acknowledges your documents.
- An email with details and updates about the status of your reservation will be sent to you. The server could take some time to send the email confirming the reservation you made.
- Look for a confirmation email in your Junk/SPAM folder if, after a considerable amount of time, no email appears in your inbox.
- Under the inspection of authorized personnel or officials from the Philippine Consulate, the principal or applicant must sign the document(s) in person.
- If the name on a government-issued ID differs from the applicant’s true legal name, no document can be notarized or consularized. Furthermore, the signature on the notarial document must correspond with the applicant’s valid government-issued ID.
- Only mail service is available for getting ASG notarized and consularized documents.
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Contact Information
Philippine Consulate General in Queensland
Address: Philippine Consulate General, Level 11, 269 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley Queensland 4006, Australia
Contact Number: +61 0480-489-679 (9am to 4pm)
Email Address: enquiries@qldphilippineconsulate.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philippineconsulateqld/
Website: https://www.qldphilippineconsulate.com/