Gilly333
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Is the non contributory 804 aged parent visa still open and can anyone tell me what the disadvantages are. I know you do not get a visa for approx 30 years but by that time most of us wouldnt be here. You can still live in Australia but need a visa to travel abroad which i believe is fairly easy to get. You can get a medicare card after a year and apply for a seniors card which gives discounts on public travel etc.it is much cheaper than the 864.
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Prescriptions vary depending upon the medicine. Some are not covered by Medicare and therefore are more expensive. For example i suffer from sinus problems and the nasal spray is not covered so i pay over $40 dollars each spray. However some scripts are relatively cheap and under $10 . A visit to the doctor can cost you $40 + dollars unless you can find one which will accept your Medicare card and bulk Bill. That's my next challenge. I applied for a senior card and this gives you some discount.
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Hi I came out to OZ in June 2015. My queue date is Dec 2015 . This is on the 804 non contributory visa for aged parents. I have got private medical insurance even though i have an interim Medicare card. I have found that the health care is more than you think as each prescription costs unlike UK. I used an immigration agent who has been really good with extras such as change of address etc . So far there have been no hiccups. The queue hasn't reduced very much but heh i can stay here for at least 30 years given the waiting time and by then I probably won't be here or won't care.
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Hi, I'm in a similar situation. I am 65 from the U K and want to live in australia with my two children and their families . I want to know what if any downsides there are to the 804 visa. Will my state pension continue to increase with inflation rises or will it be frozen on the bridging visa.
