Australian Visa

The 456 Visa is supposed to be for the countries not able to apply ETA.
But all can apply 456 Visa.

ETA Visa only allows Short-term work is only permitted in strictly limited circumstances.

Where as the 456 be allowed to engage in limited work, if for example it is highly specialised and non-ongoing.
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The 456 and 977 are the Same.

You can use the Aussie Embassy courier service pick up in Angeles and drop of for 320 Peso the Visa is free for EU passport holders if you wanted to go the 456 way.

If you apply ETA you need to use an Agent to apply like Visa agent or Travel agent etc Airline.

If you decide the ETA it would be best to check with your Agents client in Aus.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm

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Some or the wording in the sections are different but the Visa’s are the Same Short Stay Business Visa some just are not allowed the ETA or can not apply due to the forms questions on the ETA then they need to apply the 456.
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Many of the Embassy do this service now here in the Philippines the cost will be approx the same the price of 320 PHP was for Angeles though.
The courier is part of the application process if you go through the Details on the 456 how to apply when you come to the end it then gives you the option one is to use the courier if you dont wish to go yourself to Manila.

http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/p/philippines/

You will need to go through the application the forms are online then you call to process an application they will pick up at Olongapo.

Telephone General enquiries (SDP – VIA Centre)
63 2 845 9200

Calls to this number are toll-free from within metro Manila. All other calls will attract standard NDD or IDD rates.

When you are ready to submitt you call the number which charges below

Lodgement of Applications (SDP – VIA Centre)

1909 3622779 (PLDT/Digitel)
1900 3622779 (Globelines)
1903 3622779 (BayanTel)

These numbers are only available to telephones within the Philippines with NDD access, or by calling 109 on a PLDT phone for operator assisted connection. Calls will be billed at PhP 32 per minute plus VAT.
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http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/456/

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/456.pdf

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