The boarder didnt ask to prove of cash for me as i am using smart gate.

Update: Wise now supports Apple Pay for Malaysia user also.

This post has been edited by ye0073: Oct 6 2023, 04:02 PM

Oh isn't this better? Less chance of kena social engineered and asked questions.
But I suppose if you look like someone who will abuse visa you can't board the plane anyway.

Been to Aus a dozen times, never asked to see cash. Who uses cash nowadays?

yeah. hence if u dont carry cash nobody question u also. cause they already know most people have credit cards

not really cash on hand they looking for, just if you got enough money to support your trip, like cash in bank for example
to clear doubt that you are not there to work illegally

That evidence was given during ETA application. Not at immigration.

Do they have QR pay / e-wallet

8 days?

One day at least must prepare / put aside ~ 200 aussie dollar

I see, this i not sure la
back in 2019 my group of fren almost kena send back cuz they say "not enough proof" luckily they got local ppl to vouch for them

they didnt check for cash. not sure if that should be their SOP. but during applying ETA i do submit all my payslip, house title etc.
yes digital card fine. i add digital card to my apple pay the other day. wasn't support yet for Malaysia during my stay.

but i suggest just bring any CC that you have just in case if they ask how are you going to spend there.

dont forget to declare all the things. i heard now is very strict and once caught, they can either cancel your visa or shorten your length of stay

This post has been edited by rip_code: Oct 6 2023, 05:50 PM

yeah that was before covid. now ETA very slow to get. last time within few hours to 24 hours can get.

ETA nowadays need to submit all your income in this country like salary, car grant etc.

Just remember TS, there's a comprehensive thread in finance section about Wise here

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4953197/+1980#entry108262820

Depends on profile I guess.
Mine was approved in 2 minutes.

wow seriously 2 minutes? fastest i ever heard.

2 minute even including IMMI and ETA app? wow thats fast, the fastest i get is 1 day with full support documents

agree, i already discussed with my friends. We will put a 300AUD cash aside for emergencies, others we will use WISE and CC .

i already did applied Wise physical card for emergencies if i wanted to draw cash , and digitcal card is support by apple pay which is very convenient

2 minute after submission and paying the fees. Received the email - Thought it's gonna ask for full set of documents but surprised to see granted.

oh not with IMMI, my parents get instant approve in ETA app they dont have to go thru IMMI.

Let us know how your Australia trip and budget! I'm planning to go there next year.

Flight is around 3k for Scoot, Accommodation 3.5k for 7 nights cause im staying in CBD right beisde Victoria Market. Thats all i can provide from now, thats the spending so far i got.

if muka jump aeroplane they will ask to you move aside