Yorkie

On 31/01/2021 at 19:50, BargeUK said:

Hi Yorkie.  Not long before you go now - I hope everything has gone smoothly for you. It's very hard not being able to say proper goodbyes to friends and loved ones because of the lockdown but at least It looks like you'll just get away before you have to ask permission!  Can I ask how far in advance you completed your 'Australia Travel Declaration' please?  It says at least 72 hours before you fly but I think I read somewhere to complete it once the flight was booked. Our flight is around 12 weeks away but I don't know whether to just complete the declaration now or wait till nearer the time.  I know it can't be amended afterwards so presumably if the flight gets amended we would need to complete a new one?  Wishing you a safe flight and all the best in your new life

Hi, it said a maximum of 7 days before departure. It was granted almost imediately.

Yes, it is so difficult trying to do everything and saying goodbyes by phone or video chat.

Last major thing to complete tomorrow Covid PCR test!

Goodluck with your move also, and all the best.

On 11/01/2021 at 10:47, BargeUK said:

Do you mind me asking where you are having to go for your test?  I understand you can pay for a kit to be sent to your home but we are due to fly at 8am on a Tuesday morning so the 72 hour mark for us is Saturday morning and would mean we couldn't post it back in time as it takes up to 48 hours for the result.

I booked at a private clinic some time ago before this new rule came in. Just did a search on google for reputable company.

23 minutes ago, kimboslice said:

It’s the pcr wording that’s confusing, is that a local free test or one you have to pay for. Either one you get a certificate 

Hi Kimbslice

There are two types of tests. Rapid antigen tests and PCR tests

The PCR test is the 'gold standard' test which you have to have done to get a 'fit to fly certificate'. In the UK this is only available if you pay at a private clinic as I understand that the NHS free rapid tests are not accepted.

I am due to fly to Perth on 5th Februry and have a PCR test booked within the 72 hour timeframe of my depature. A PCR test can cost upto £200 per person!

Hi

This statement from the Australian Dept of Health gives more details of requirements

Passenger pre-departure testing

Passengers travelling to Australia must be tested for COVID-19 72 hours or less prior to departure, and display evidence of a negative test result. PCR testing is required. Exemptions from this requirement may be available in extenuating circumstances including use of rapid antigen testing in rare cases. Members of a travelling party who have been close contacts (e.g. household contacts) of a traveller who has a positive test result will also not be allowed to travel to Australia until all members of the party are no longer infectious.

6 hours ago, KathyN said:

Hi all, I have landed in Perth and on my way to hotel quarantine. Thank you for your good wishes and good luck to everyone waiting to receive 2nd VAC

Congratulations!. Did you have to get a G2G Pass to get back into Perth?

11 hours ago, MTC said:

Yorkie, mind to share your lodgment date pl?

Hi, All dates below on my signature.

7 hours ago, Lady Jane said:

 I can hardly believe I’m writing this. 2nd VAC request receive today and paid via bpay.

Thank you to this group for keeping me sane (ish) during this awful year, Especially @Kathss56 ( your turn very soon) 

 

Don’t know if others are aware that when you pay via Bpay you don’t need to increase personal daily limit to pay. The receiving business sets the limit, I didn’t know this until I contacted Westpac to increase my daily limit 

Congratulations!

8 hours ago, BargeUK said:

Brilliant!  Do you mind if I ask - have you already sold your house ready to go or were you waiting for this moment?  We can't decide whether to put ours on the market yet.......

Been renting for a year or two so just need to pack up things here. Will hopefully try to go out begining of February. One last Xmas in the UK!!

143 Visa Granted!

Wow, that was quick - granted same day as I paid 2nd VAC - 10 Nov 2020.

Have 12 months for first entry to arrive by.

10 Nov 2020 - Request to pay 2nd VAC received this morning.

10 Nov 2020 - 2nd VAC Paid by BPay

Details of limit to International arrivals into Australia to be announced by Scot Morrison on Friday.

WA have already agreed to cut arrivals to 525 people per week.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-set-to-cap-international-flights-to-contain-spike-in-coronavirus-cases

WA are also passing emergency legislation to charge people for their 14 days complusory hotel quarantine, same as Queensland.

6 hours ago, Linda Brown said:

Thanks Kimbo slice, we booked flights on 2nd June so fingers crossed. 

Hi Linda

It seems to be only Queensland where you have to pay for your own hotel quarantine from 1st July.

WA quarnatine is still paid for by the state at the moment.

Check out the smart traveller site for details.   https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/while-youre-away/returning-australia

3 hours ago, AlwaysVet said:

Glad to hear that. You are very very close to have your visa now. I wish you everything goes well.

Thank you. Just have to wait now for 2nd VAC request and see when they start issuing visas again. Hopefully after 1st July but with Covid and the border situation who knows!

Are you still waiting for your visa to be granted as well??

Following submitting additional Medical tests at end of May, request received today (22 June) to complete form 815 Health Undertaking.

Done and sent back by return.

At least this shows that they are still looking at and progressing CPV143 applications

This is taken from the Home Affairs website:-

https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming-australia

You are only considered to be an immediate family member if you are:

• a spouse
• a de facto partner
• a dependent child/ren
• a legal guardian.

All travellers arriving in Australia must undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities (for example, a hotel), in their port of arrival.

You may need to provide information to the Department before travelling to Australia.

Everything now submitted, just the wait now for reqest to pay 2nd VAC.

On 19/03/2020 at 21:33, cfernandes said:

Congratulations ! and I also see that you have submitted everything so quickly Excellent ! 

Thanks, After the long wait had everything ready to go. Got the medical appoinment within 2 days and also the Police check was back in 3 days!

Now the wait for the AOS

At last, request for more details received 16 March 2020

Hi Everyone

New member to this site but have been following for while which has been a great help.  Waiting for CPV. Lodgement date 8 April 2016 (Acknowledged 13 April 2016)

Still waiting for the e mail for more information from PVC.

Interesting to see May 2016 applicants getting asked. Anyone else in April still waiting??