Our Philippine Passport requires us to obtain visas to enter countries we would want to visit. Sometimes, it’s time-consuming and a bit of a hassle. But the scariest part is that we could get rejected. Luckily, having a valid Australian tourist visa has some visas have extra perks.

If you have a valid USA Tourist Visa, there are many Visa Free Countries you can go to with your Valid USA Visa on your Philippine Passport. Valid Schengen Visa also exempts you from getting a visa in certain countries especially in Europe. Another country whose visas could get you exempted from obtaining a visa is the Australia Tourist Visa. So, if you are planning to travel into one of these countries, it’s better to have an Australian Visa.

Your valid Australia Tourist Visa could not only give you entry to Australia, but it could help you go to other visa-required countries. No more processing visa to those specific countries as you are exempt from having one if you have a valid Australian Visa on your Philippine Passport. Ang saya, diba?

So, what are the countries you could enter with your Valid Australia Tourist Visa?

Georgia

Region: Europe/Asia

Language: Georgian

Capital: Tsibili

Georgia is a country with a charming vibe and scenic views you don’t want to miss. It’s capital, Tbilisi is filled with buildings of unique architecture and cobblestone paths. With monasteries, fortresses, and churches, this former Soviet country is something quite spectacular.

Philippine Passport Holders need a Georgian eVisa to enter Georgia. It costs USD 20 plus a 2% bank service charge and could take a maximum of 5 days to process. However, if you have a valid Australia Tourist Visa on your Philippine Passport, you are exempted from getting a visa. You can go to Georgia for 90 days in 180 days. Just present your valid visa to the immigration officers.

What to do in Georgia:

Walk around the cobbled streets of Old Town in Tsibili
Discover the ancient rock town of Uplistsikhe
At Narikala Fortress, see all of Tsibili
Hike to visit the Gergeti Trinity Church
Have fun at the swanky Mtatsminda Park
Wander around the gorgeous Batumi Botanical Garden
Take a bath at historic bathhouses in the Royal baths
Explore the treasures of Imereti like the Prometheus Caves or Okatse Canyons
Relax beside a river and be in awe of the Bridge of Peace
Learn how to cook Khinkali

Montenegro

Region: Europe

Language: Montenegrin

Capital: Podgorica

Our new home, Montenegro, is where we are enjoying our Expat life near the beaches and mountains at Herceg Novi. Because of the great community here and the invites from the tourism board, we could go Sailing or Hiking. If ever you are in Montenegro, don’t be shy to message us and we could hang-out, and you will meet our lovely cats too.

Processing a Montenegro Tourist Visa can be done online. However, it will cost you EURO 124 (About Php 7,000), not including the EURO 30 (About Php 1,700) DHL fee for your visa. It will take 3-4 weeks for your visa application, so it’s a great win to have a Japan Tourist Visa. Makaka-save ka ng Php 8,700, pwede na pang-gala na yon.

If you want to go to Montenegro without getting a Schengen Visa is passing through Turkey and getting a Turkey Visa. If you're going to make the most of it, get a Schengen Visa or Turkey Visa, and tour on those areas.

What to do in Montenegro:

Go on a hike to visit the Ostrog Monastery
At King Nikola’s Palace, learn more on the country’s history and feel like a royal
Relax or Camp at Skadar Lake National Park
Be part of the Eucharistic Celebration at Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ
At Kotor Old Town, walk the streets and appreciate this coastal town
Get a magnificent view of the bay or watch some movies at Fortresses Forte Mare
Go sailing at Herceg Novi
Take pictures at Sat Kula
See the views offered at the Castle of San Giovanni
Dine at local Montenegrin Restaurants

Panama

Region: North America

Language: Spanish

Capital: Panama City

A rising tourism hotspot due to its picturesque scenes and diverse culture, Panama is a great country to visit. We’ve been here because of a sailing trip, and this country has a special place in my heart since Jonathan proposed here.

You need to process a Panama Tourist Visa in the Philippines, at that is our home country. The visa cost is USD 60 (about Php 3,000). With a valid Japan Tourist Visa, then you are exempted from getting a Panama Tourist Visa.

There’s no direct trip from the Philippines to Panama; stops are mostly in the US. So I suggest making a North-South America trip, from Mexico you could go to Panama as it has regular direct flights. Here are also Visa-free countries in Central or South America that could be helpful in your trip. Para ma-isa na gastos ng ticket mo, you cross 9 countries in your list.

What to do in Panama:

See the world-famous Panama Canal
Check out more of the canal at Miraflores Locks
See the ruins at Panama Viejo
Take a hike at Sobernia National Park
Relax and enjoy the blue waters at San Blas Islands
Walk around Casco Viejo
Roam and inhale the fresh air at Portobelo National Park
Discover the Lost Waterfalls
Attend mass at Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary
Eat at local restaurants and don’t forget to choose authentic Panama cuisine

South Korea

Region: Asia

Language: Korean

Capital: Seoul

South Korea is one of the most popular destinations to go to. With the boom of KPop and KDramas, it’s a place-to-go by most Filipinos. Seoul, Busan, and Jeju are regions that are very popular to visit. You will not regret coming here especially in Spring or Autumn! It’s such a gorgeous place to be!

Before, you need to have a South Korea Tourist Visa to enter with your Philippine Passport. With the boost in the applications, it will take almost a month to get your South Korea Tourist Visa. It would take a long time now before it was only a week at max.

However, there is a new visa exemption Scheme that allows you to enter South Korea with your Philippine Passport. As long as you have an Australian Visa you can go to South Korea, but it’s a bit tricky since there are e-visa. With an e-visa, you can travel from Australia to SK to another country, but if it’s the other way around it’s hard. Here are some examples that can help you:

OK - Australia > South Korea > Philippines (own country)
OK - Australia > South Korea > Taiwan (third country)
OK - Australia > South Korea > Taiwan > Philippines
CONDITIONAL - Philippines > South Korea > Australia is OK, BUT if you have an e-visa or e-resident permit, you can't use this option. A Visa Label is needed. However, you can’t request a visa label through VFS in the Philippines.
NOT OK - Philippines > South Korea > Philippines
NOT OK - Philippines > South Korea > Taiwan

What to do in South Korea:

Wear traditional Korean Wear, a Hanbok and feel like royalty at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Ride a train to Busan and hope no zombies would come
Relax and unwind at Jeju Island
Go Soul Searching at Seoul Forest
Go up and see the capital at N Seoul Tower
Have fun at Korea’s most popular theme park; Everland
Hike to Mt. Bukhansan
Go shopping for cosmetics or clothes at Myeongdong
Visit the famous Nami Island
Eat delicious and spicy Korean Cuisine

With your valid Australia Tourist Visa on your Philippine Passport, you could enter four extra countries, namely Georgia, Montenegro, Panama, and South Korea. You could also save money with the visa processing fees and time, too! Hopefully, this article has helped you in getting a step closer to your dream to travel the world. Kaya mo yan! Happy Travels!

If you need a little more help, just let me know! I can personally help you and through your requirements one by one. We’ll both work hard for you to get that visa of your dreams! Set an appointment now :)

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