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  1. Linda Brown
    Congratulations Ammy 143 on being asked for your final payment. Good luck for the future.
  2. Linda Brown
    Thanks Kimbo slice, we booked flights on 2nd June so fingers crossed.
  3. Linda Brown
    Does anyone know about the isolation issue in Australia. We are hoping to travel there at the end of July, and we know we have to do 14 days isolation but I wonder do we have to pay for it ourselves now? I know each state handles it differently, we're going to WA. Has anyone travelled to Australia recently, it would be good to know how it went. Hope the visas start again soon, as it's such a long time to wait.
  4. Linda Brown
    We're flying from Alicante to Barcelona on Qatar hopefully although flights aren't going in there yet. I've never flown with Turkish Airlines at all. I think at the end of June, things will.open up and you'll be able to see more options. I hope so anyway. We've booked flights for end of July and we're keeping our fingers crossed. Things will improve by July 1st I'm sure.
  5. Linda Brown
    Hi Jellybean, how stressful it's been for everybody. We've booked for the end of July on Qatar so fingers crossed. They've been flying into Perth all the time but of course we're locked down. I don't think it'll be long before all the airlines open up,.and I understand two lots of quarantine after 3 months here is too much. Fingers crossed for everyone that flights and visas start moving again. Stay safe. Linda
  6. Linda Brown
    Hi Jellybean, Emirates are flying to Melbourne, but you're probably booked on. another airline. I think Singapore will open for through traffic soon. Fingers crossed for you.
  7. Linda Brown
    Thanks SusieRoo we are in Spain so well and truly locked down! The visa is validated so we should be OK once borders open. I feel for people in the 143 queue as after waiting for so long to get a visa this virus comes along and delays you even more.
  8. Linda Brown
    Sorry if we offend you Samda when did you apply, your details haven't been entered, perhaps this would be useful. Then we could give you useful information. Linda
  9. Linda Brown
    We have our 143 visa and it's validated but we're in Spain and our borders are closed. I don't think there are any long haul flights leaving atm. Will keep an eye out for them . Thanks Very Stormy.
  10. Linda Brown
    I'm the same as you but looking more at August but hopeful of there being flights in July. We are heading for Perth and the isolation is there. I think if we can get flights they will be with Qatar or Emirates. Keep me informed how you go. Anyone else out there with same problem.
  11. Linda Brown
    Hi Jellybean T, I presume you're still locked down in Spain like us! So frustrating. Have you any idea how you're going to get to Oz when lockdown ends here and our borders open. I suppose we'll have to see which carriers are still flying and probably go into isolation on arrival. Is anyone else in the same situation ? Stay safe everyone.
  12. Linda Brown
    Hi Jellybean, we've been neck and neck through this process and we're still together locked down in Spain! Luckily our boxes haven't gone yet they were due to be collected end of April so we have postponed. Again luckily we validated our visa when we went to Australia in December so I suppose we could go and self isolate, but no flights. After the long, long wait for the visa we thought we'd crossed the finishing line but apparently not! Hopefully things will get back to some normality in the next three or four months then hopefully we'll finally be able to live the dream, as we've waited such a long time. Who did you use for your removals Spanish or a UK company? We booked a UK company but would be interested to know. Good luck for the future, Linda b ,
  13. Linda Brown
    Hi Bridgie, hope it all goes well after your travelling. Enjoy the peace and relaxation when your visa is granted.
  14. Linda Brown
    Congratulations on getting your visa, this site I agree is a big help to all those in the queue. Enjoy the wedding and your life in Australia.
  15. Linda Brown
    Thanks Jack, they're very well known aren't they will get a quote from them I think. I'm veering towards using a UK company I think. Probably a bit more expensive as the things have to be shipped to the UK first, but getting the visa was expensive so what's a little bit more expense ! Thanks, Linda
  16. Linda Brown
    Thanks Bridgie, I think we were thinking of going down this route but were wondering if anyone had had any experience of moving from here. Linda.
  17. Linda Brown
    Thanks Marisawright for your reply. It's food for thought. We live in Spain permanently so no reciprocal health agreement in place. Will sign onto Medicare as soon as we arrive in Australia and look at top ups. We don't speak fluent Spanish even though we've been here for ten years so could be difficult if there was a problem although the website of some shippers are in English so I would imagine they can speak some English. Thank you for your help, needs some thought putting into it I think.
  18. Linda Brown
    I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for shipping our belongings from Spain to Australia. We don't know whether to use a UK mover or try a Spanish mover. Any tips would be useful. Thanks.
  19. Linda Brown
    Hi Kimboslice sorry you've had this trouble, we had the same problem although all the documents were ok. My son went into Centrelink and they said everything was ok, would resubmit and it would take maximum of two weeks for letter to come through. It was almost exactly two weeks when acceptance came through. It's very stressful for you though. Should all go through pretty quickly once you get the acceptance letter., but of course it's Christmas and New Year. Good luck.
  20. Linda Brown
    Congratulations Rosiejaq on getting your visa and everyone else who has received theirs. It's a great present for Christmas. We arrived here in Australia on the 13th and it felt wonderful for it be all over except for packing our few belongings. This forum has really helped and ecouraged us along the way. We are returning to Spain at the end ofJanuary and will hopefully sort ourselves for returning permanently. Happy times Rosiejaq
  21. Linda Brown
    It is 28 days but our agent did say you could apply for an extension of another 28 days , but hopefully it won't come to that. Good luck.
  22. Linda Brown
    Congratulations Rosiejaq so pleased for you, you can look forward to a new chapter in 2020.
  23. Linda Brown
    We have received our visas after a long four year wait. Thank you everyone on the forum for all your help and support over the last year. Although I'm sure I'll need plenty of help in the coming months. Its a lovely Christmas present and I hope Rosiejaq you get a present just like this, as you deserve a bit of luck and good fortune. Jellybean you and I will be collaborating on removal companies in the coming months I think. Linda x
  24. Linda Brown
    Just had our acceptance letter through, very relieved . Someone up there must have been listening to my moans. So, on to the next stage now. It's been almost exactly 4 years since we started the process in 2015, at the time it was taking 20 -24 months to be processed, I feel for those still in the queue as to even get to this stage will take a very long time. I still feel the system could be improved at the point of aos application and if I finally get a visa I will put my points to people mentioned previously., if they don't know the problems they can't improve them.
  25. Linda Brown
    Sorry, I messed up my submission ! Congratulations Greece on getting the request for more documents, hope things go smoothly for you.
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