Visa Timeframe and TV in Australia

[dje00]

Hi Dolly,
Please thanks for your information, does that means that my passport will be linked electronically, cos I was thinking that my passport will be requested for through DHL.
and how long does Visa 457 takes to be approved and granted, my medical(x-ray) has been sent and it has been delivered 4days ago.
Thanks
dje00

[Tiff]

I got my permanent resident visa on the 27th May, and have to have it validated by Sept. 27th.

Also what is the voltage over there then if it's 240v here?

[jabba]

Panic not u don't have to leave the uk within 4 weeks of getting the visa, I have to get the official visa stamp in my passport within 4 weeks of arrival in Oz

[pete.c]

EPL is on foxtel here in Australia

[uh-oh]

Originally Posted by jabba

Hey Dolly
I do not have a maximum timescale for entry, I have been told the Visa is electronically linked to my passport and I do not need to have a physical visa stamp in my passport to enter Australia, but within 4 weeks of entry I need to go to the official offices to have the visa stamp put in my passport, its a 457 by the way
Does this make more sense now??
Cheers Jacqui

Regarding validation, once someone has arrived in OZ and had the passport stamped, how long do they have to stay to keep their visa valid as it were??....I mean can they pop back to UK etc to take care of stuff...and if they leave OZ to do this, how long can they stay away for before having to return to OZ

thanks in advance

[Dolly]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

It will all depend on which visa you have. The DIAC website will have details.

Dolly

[uh-oh]

thanks for the quick reply, yes ( doh) I should have mentioned it is a skilled migrant (relative) sponsored 176 visa for my wife, and I'm coming too as the spouse :O)

[Bluecookie]

Originally Posted by jabba

Hey all,
Have my sponsored visa woohoo, it is linked to my passport, and says I can travel freely in and out but need to go within four weeks to get it validated once in Australia, does this mean I do not need to go to Australia House in London for validation before I leave??

Also, TV's we have been told by an australian friend that british tv's don't work in Oz is this right 'cos we need a new one and can buy cheaper here

By the way Timeframe for Visa 08/07 first enquiry 10/07got a company willin to sponsor me, 02/08 medicals 06/08 got the visa 07/08 arriving in Melbourne
Cheers
Jabba

Hi Jabba

Congratulations on your visa, their quick arent they, mine only took 2 1/2 weeks!!!

As for the validating etc You are not required to have the visa evidenced in your passport before you travel as your visas is electronic. So when they scan your passport in at the airport they can see you have a visa.

My Visa letter advises you that you have 28 days (4 weeks) to have the visa evidenced in your passport once you arrive in Australia. I'm not sure where you go for that but my company agent said for me to call her when i arrive in Oz and she'll direct me to the right place. So if you ask your company they should tell you where to go.

When do you fly out?

Hels