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smicer07
01-09-2005, 15:00
Hi

Someone I know is looking to go to Australia but is having trouble finding the relevant VISA forms to fill in- apparently these are available online, but I can't find them either. Is there anything else he'll need to fill in or sort out before he goes?

Cheers.
gazzae
01-09-2005, 15:03
http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/
smicer07
01-09-2005, 15:09
This is for an ETA... which is useful... is there any for a full Visa?
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I think he may also be taking members of his family with him... any ideas? would they need 4 ETA applications?
gazzae
01-09-2005, 15:12
No idea sorry, never been.

I just put "Australia Tourist Visa" into Google and that was the first result.
j52c
01-09-2005, 15:34
Hi.


We got ours through the Travel Agent.

Also, make sure you don't still have to have any jabs from your doctor.
skyblueheroes
01-09-2005, 15:59
Do you need Visas for Austrialia ? My parents are going soon.
gazzae
01-09-2005, 16:07
Do you need Visas for Austrialia ? My parents are going soon.


Yep you do.

heres some more info..

http://www.immi.gov.au/visit/index.htm
Nugget
01-09-2005, 16:11
My tip for going to Australia is to avoid everything.

Even the rocks there will jump up and bite you :shocked:
ikthius
01-09-2005, 16:21
anyone can get a 3 month holiday visa, but not everyone can get the 1 year working visa, there is a new 2 year visa but only if you work in remote places for 3 months. it is harder to immigrate though, but not entirely impossible.

just hit the Australian embassy website, so Mr Google shall help with that, and some of the links above.

it is fab, I highly recommend it. I want to go back ASAP to Sydney.

ik
danielf
01-09-2005, 16:26
My tip for going to Australia is to avoid everything.

Even the rocks there will jump up and bite you :shocked:

Another tip: At all cost avoid ordering half a pint of beer, as people will think you're a bit of a girl (http://fishbowl.pastiche.org/archives/pictures/receipt.jpg)
cnewton2k
01-09-2005, 19:54
Oz sounds great

am going out there for a year just after xmas, going to extend my visa for another year when i am there cant wait
smicer07
07-09-2005, 11:59
Can I just ask... if there are 2 adults and 2 children going there on holiday, do both adults need a VISA??
Angua
07-09-2005, 12:03
Can I just ask... if there are 2 adults and 2 children going there on holiday, do both adults need a VISA??
I would have thought one visa per person/passport
smicer07
07-09-2005, 12:11
Oh dear. I've just found out they are going over there for good now!! Can't seem to find where I can do this on the website- any help?
gazzae
07-09-2005, 12:16
Oh dear. I've just found out they are going over there for good now!! Can't seem to find where I can do this on the website- any help?


In the link i gave above there is a section on permanent residency.
smicer07
07-09-2005, 12:23
Jeez it seems complicated. He works as a mechanic and owns his own garage here, I can't work out if he can apply online or not! aaaargh
gazzae
07-09-2005, 12:27
Here is a link to a skilled occupations list

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf

If his occupation is there then have a look here...

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/gen-skill.htm
smicer07
07-09-2005, 12:40
I think he can migrate on a subclass 495 Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa... and this can be done online. Am hoping this is the right form.
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I think he can only apply for this if he isn't going to one of the main places (sydney etc) though ?
gazzae
07-09-2005, 12:50
You might be best calling their office in london.. http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas_u.htm

Or using a migration agent.
basa
07-09-2005, 12:59
Oh dear. I've just found out they are going over there for good now!! Can't seem to find where I can do this on the website- any help?

This (http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/index.htm) any good ?
smicer07
07-09-2005, 13:07
Cheers guys, apparently he can now apply online using the general skilled form..