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Old 23-10-2007, 08:27 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking forward to some friends and relos coming to visit in the new year but it has occured to me that some of them have done a bit of bird (spent time at Her Majesty's pleasure). Will they be able to come ?

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Old 23-10-2007, 08:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I dont see why not, after all they're not staying there for good. I cant remember being asked anything along those lines either when I was applying for my holiday visa.

I think it's going to be fine, but someone else might know for sure.

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Old 23-10-2007, 08:45 AM   #3 (permalink)
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If you have a criminal record you cannot apply for a ETA, I had to apply for a paper visa from London, unless of course the record is not declared.

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Old 23-10-2007, 03:43 PM   #4 (permalink)
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From what I could see there is no mention of 'criminal past' etc in the eligibility for an electronic visa.

Check this site out:

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Cheers, and enjoy your mates being over
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At some point during the application form there is a question asking if you have a criminal record, you cannot check on this site unless you pay first but I am sure if the question had not come up I would not of spent time and money applying for a different visa for a 10 day holiday.


I will try and find the visa details.

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Have found the details, it was a visitor visa and I had to fill in form 48R. Dont know if the forms have changed since.


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Thanks for the link. Check out item 24 of the FAQ page
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24. What conditions apply to my ETA ?
The conditions applying to ETAs are:
  • You hold an ETA-eligible passport.
  • You must be outside Australia to apply for an ETA.
  • Your visit to Australia is for:
    • Tourism,
    • Visiting relatives,
    • Business meetings, or
    • A convention or conference.
  • You will not work in Australia.
  • You will not stay in Australia for more than three months.
  • You are in good health (including free from tuberculosis).
  • You have no criminal convictions.
  • You use the ETA within twelve months, or before the expiry date of your current passport (whichever comes first).
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There's a reasonable chance that a serious criminal record (done time) will register at the border even if you've lied on the ETA. The reason I'm say that is because a TV program "Border Control" has featured various nationals getting caught trying to slip in.


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