Pabby1980

Good point. I suppose it's a bit more hassle in the short term but probably worth it in the long run, as you say it gives me more options.

Actually we don't live together at present, but will be for the next 12 months until we go to Oz, however, proving our relationship shouldn't be an issue at all. I don't really like my picture being taken (strange i know) but we have loads of other documentation proving how long we've been together, including bank statements with transfers going back to 2011, joint travel tickets, even Turkish visa applications that were applied for together in 2014, so i'm sure the lack of photos won't be a major issue. I do have a few pictures that her parents took of us (begrudgingly on my part) at her graduation which was in 2015, so two years prior to the application. Anyway, i'm rambling....the long and short of it is should i want to apply with her on the e457 there shouldn't be much of an issue there. The point of my post is that i've just come across another visa called the e600 Visitor Visa Long Stay. It's a 12 month holiday visda that doesn't allow for working in Oz. I suppose the long and short of it is whether or not i want to work when i'm out there. If not, going through all the rigmarole of interviews and providing documentation etc etc etc may be unnecessary, i can just apply for an e600 instead. Interestingly though it does require a chest x-ray! I'm pretty sure that this is to check for TB. Does all of this sound correct? It's actually quite a complicated subject this one! Cheers.

She will have a job lined up before she goes. It's a very official process for doctors as they must remain in constant employement for their credentials to remain valid. Simply searching for a job when she gets over there is not an option. The process also requires the agent to lodge a visa nomination at which point she will be required to apply for the sponsored working visa e457. The main issue here is what i will do so that i can stay with her, as mentioned her process is very regimented. Mine not so much. IO think a couple of trips to NZ would actually be quite nice, so if that's what i have to do then so be it, but i'll look into snifters information above also as it may be that i can avoid that eventuality. Thanks for your reply Cheers

Thanks a lot for this mate, it's really helpful! Cheers.

Sorry if this is a double post but the last one seems to have gotten lost! It will be an employer sponsored visa e457 she will apply for.

I'll ask her and post when she tells me but i'm not 100% sure even she will know at this stage. I was under the impression the a WHV only allowed work in one particular place for up to 6 months, so if that's the case i doubt she will be applying for that. Just Googled it - [h=2]Visa[/h]Once registration with the MBA has been approved in principle, your agent will lodge a visa nomination and you can apply for an employer sponsored worker’s visa (e457) ($A1035; [Link] ).[7]You will be given a transaction reference number which can be used to arrange a compulsory health examination (£300-£400).[8] Travel arrangements can be made after approval of the visa application. So it looks like it's an e457 visa she will be applying for.

Full working visa i think ^^ This is something i'll have to look into. It's the first i've heard of this type of thing so thanks for bringing it to my attention. Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.

Hi all! First post so forgive me if i make a few mistakes. Very new to the whole Australia scene! My other half (girlfriend) is a junior Dr. of medicine, currently working in the UK. She would like to spend a year working in Australia (most likely Adelaide) to give her a good bit of life and work experience, which i think is a great idea. She is 25, i'm 36, and we've been together for 6 years. We can't really afford to get married at present as she has grand plans for the wedding (not to mention the engagement ring!) but it is inevitable that we will. I currently work as a self employed project manager for luxury home builds. I'm not well off by any stretch, but i have the ability to save money if necessary. With all that in mind, my question basically revolves around how i should progress in terms of spending the year with her (or part of it). I am too old now for a Working Holiday Visa, and i'm not qualified enough for a working visa on my own merits (i have no university degree, only A-Levels). I have a project that will run until the end of 2017 and is likely to mean i can only spend the latter part of the year with her, probably 8 months rather than 12. I can likely save in the region of £10,000 to support myself whilst i'm there. Should i just apply for a holiday visa? Will this be OK to spend 8 months in Oz? What other things should i consider. I mention our marital status because it has been discussed that we just get married (registry office) before she goes (August 2017 if her application is successful) to solve any issues i may have in going with her....but is this really necessary? To be honest i've been grafting now for a while and would relish the chance of having the excuse of not being able to work! Haha! Although maybe doing a few hours a night in a bar would be a good way to meet people and would be a welcome change to the type of work i do in the UK. If working isn't possible though i'll just have to accept that. Any and all advice welcome as to the best way for us to proceed, and thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to post. Cheers. Paul. :wink: