Visa to Australia

[kaysee]

No number to call?

Don't waste money. They give standard reply. AU visa forums alot of ppl tried calling but to no avail but to wait and waitm

 

[berimbau]

May just take a few days longer, did she eventually get it?

Still not yet. Yeah we had to cancel/reschedule our accommodation and flights, like the other pax in the same situation

 

[Kyloren8]

Still not yet. Yeah we had to cancel/reschedule our accommodation and flights, like the other pax in the same situation

likewise had to postpone the flight which was originally planned for today...
its been 3.5weeks and counting... will update when i eventually get the confirmation. separate datapoint - it was approx 5 weeks before a mate got his approval.

 

[beano]

Can share what other docs m'sian passport holders require for the visa? so others are aware..

 

[Kyloren8]

Sure! Some additional docs:
1. Certifying place of residence/citizenship
2. Confirming Employment details/tenure
3. Validating Financial standing - banking relationships/statements and proof of financial ability to support the trip
4. Declaring Family/dependent details

Can share what other docs m'sian passport holders require for the visa? so others are aware..

 

[beano]

Sure! Some additional docs:
1. Certifying place of residence/citizenship
2. Confirming Employment details/tenure
3. Validating Financial standing - banking relationships/statements and proof of financial ability to support the trip
4. Declaring Family/dependent details

This is too much man.. just for tourist visa.. not like applying for PR...

 

[Kyloren8]

The interesting thing is ive held resident return visas over the years but PR lapsed some years back. I reckon the due diligence is needed since my new passport isn't in the record, as was the older albeit now expired passports. So it's true, lesson learnt to ensure at least 1 month buffer to have your ETA sorted prior to the planned departure date.

This is too much man.. just for tourist visa.. not like applying for PR...

 

[iceski]

Same situation here- my spouse is a Malaysian passport holder. Applied Aust ETA 3 weeks back and still waiting. Anyone gotten the ETA approval yet?

 

[Kyloren8]

Same situation here- my spouse is a Malaysian passport holder. Applied Aust ETA 3 weeks back and still waiting. Anyone gotten the ETA approval yet?

Sorry to hear. 5.5weeks and counting... Im afraid there will be others looking forward to the upcoming school holidays only to be disappointed if the application wasn't lodged more than a month back.

 

[iceski]

Due to this Visa issue, we have to spend $1k to $2k to reschedule our whole trip. Totally ridiculous and frustrating.

 

[beano]

Due to this Visa issue, we have to spend $1k to $2k to reschedule our whole trip. Totally ridiculous and frustrating.

That's really bad.. i don't know why the hold up, i wonder if other countries have the same issue..

 

[Kyloren8]

As additional data point, while mine is still pending, my folks had their ETA applications lodged earlier this week and approved in 10minutes (for the avoidance of doubt, same nationality).
I'm wondering if any others have had similar almost-instant approvals.

 

[Sleepyhuey17]

As additional data point, while mine is still pending, my folks had their ETA applications lodged earlier this week and approved in 10minutes (for the avoidance of doubt, same nationality).
I'm wondering if any others have had similar almost-instant approvals.

I guess they are >60? Those over 60 will get instant approval (less likely to overstay based on statistics)

 

[Kyloren8]

Yup > 60...

 

[Chuck Norris]

Hi, can check anyone recently applied or approved 601 AU visa?

If so, can share how long it took? I have 2x adults (both 30s) and 2x children (both below 6) and all are SG citizens.

Thanks!

 

[Sleepyhuey17]

Hi, can check anyone recently applied or approved? If so, can share how long it took? I have 2x adults (both 30s) and 2x children (both below 6)

Thanks!

On SG passport?

 

[Chuck Norris]

On SG passport?

Oops sorry i forgot to indicate. Edited my question

 

[g_t2006]

Hi, can check anyone recently applied or approved 601 AU visa?

If so, can share how long it took? I have 2x adults (both 30s) and 2x children (both below 6)

Thanks!

Your edited post still doesn't state what nationalities.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Your edited post still doesn't state what nationalities.

Sorry lol. Edited again

 

[Sleepyhuey17]

SG citizens can do eETA. should be immediate. That was the case for my hb and kids