LeighR

We arrived into Perth a couple of hours ago. To say I'm fuming and sad is the biggest understatement ever! Myself, husband and daughter flew out and left our son with my Mum to bring out once his visa is granted. Border control told us we could have brought him with us today no problem! As he's a minor, holds a British passport and both parents have RRV'S in place it's a given that he'll be granted one. They said it happens every day and the child is granted a 30 day temp visa to allow time for the RRV to be finalised. I explained what the woman in Canberra had told me re cancellation of his PR status etc and he said that's incorrect. So the immigration dept and border control are giving people differing info. Just thought I'd update as it may prevent somebody else going through the same heartache. If we'd taken our son to the airport in the UK with us, advised check in staff of the situation, they'd have rang through to border control who would have put an overide on their systems, granting the 30 day temp visa thus allowing travel!

I've spoken to immigration dept in Canberra. They said don't apply for a ETA. They've looked at application while I was on the phone and say they are wanting more evifdence of ties to Australia as he's been away for longer than 5 years! And yet they've granted mine and my husbands no problem. He's 10 years old for goodness sake. Why grant the parents no problem and not the childs. I just don't understand the thought process. Looks like only 2 of us flying today and we're at their mercy as to whether our son ever actually gets his visa

I think I am going to do that. AA you said at least we can all fly together. I know if I don't do that his RRV will be granted while we're flying and I'll be fuming that I didn't. If obtaining the ETA cancels his RRV or his PR then I'll have to apply for a PR visa for him again. As both myself and my husband hold PR status and our daughter is a citizen I don't think I'd encounter any problems do you? Thank you x

Ouch, didn't realise that Nemesis so thank you very much for the heads up! We're just going to have to ride it out and if it doesn't arrive overnight tonight, fork out for another two flights when it does! Thank you for your replies and advice.

Thank you Collie. I'm just going to do a bit of research now to make sure I don't jeopardise him obtaining his RRV at a later date if I cancel this current application. I'm past myself with worry. Everybody else's were granted in 48hrs. If I can't go this route it's going to mean my daughter and myself flying tomorrow and then paying for another two flights for husband and son once visa grant is received ?

Not sure if this is viable option or not. If I cancel the RRV application online via my IMMI account, could I apply for an electronic tourist visa (to allow us all to fly tomorrow) and then submit another RRV application once we're back in Oz??? Sent from my SM-N9005 using PomsinOz mobile app

Thanks for the reply Nemesis. I think I knew that in my heart but was hoping somebody would be able to tell me different [emoji53] Sent from my SM-N9005 using PomsinOz mobile app

We have flights booked for tomorrow. Myself, husband and daughter have RRV's. We still haven't had a response from our sons application. He's aged 10. If we all fly out tomorrow will border control turn him away? If there's no email confirming it's been granted before our departure tine tomorrow what would anybody advise please. Fly to Dubai as planned and then book a flight from there once visa is granted or continue journey to Perth hoping that it's been granted before we hit Oz soil? Just don't know what to do. Hubby starts new job next week - help!!!! Sent from my SM-N9005 using PomsinOz mobile app

That's great, thank you very much X

Hello there, my husband and I hold RRV's (155). our son aged 9 was a permanent resident with us in Australia. will I have to apply for a RRV for him in order for us all to go back? our daughter was born in Australia but holds a British passport. Does she need any sort of visa or does she have automatic citizenship? Thanks in advance Leigh