Time line to enter country onf 457 Visa?

coloradoclan · #1 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009, 07:15 PM

Does anyone know what the time-frame is (if there is one) that you have to enter Australia once your 457 visa is approved? I remember hearing something about 3 months, is this correct?

thanks!

amaslam · #2 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009, 09:26 PM

Since it's a 4 yr temporary business visa the validity for you to enter is anytime upto 4 yrs after the grant date. So if granted on July 1, 2009 you would have until July 1, 2013 to enter AU. The visa specifically says you cannot enter "after" a certain date (being 4 yrs after the grant date).

PR visas usually have a smaller period to enter AU.

coloradoclan · #3 (**permalink**) 12th February 2009, 10:07 PM

So I just have to work out a start date with my sponsor, and entering the country is secondary (as long as I enter prior to 4 years)? Thanks amaslam

amaslam · #4 (**permalink**) 13th February 2009, 12:20 AM

Yes, basically anytime after your grant date for upto 4 yrs is your entry period into AU. It's best to think of this as a 4 yr multiple entry business Visa.

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Originally Posted by coloradoclan

So I just have to work out a start date with my sponsor, and entering the country is secondary (as long as I enter prior to 4 years)? Thanks amaslam