EmilysDad

To complete… Esta approved and valid until Oct 2024 application and process quite straightforward even for a tech phobic like me.. aside from ID details it’s mainly a series of yes/no questions to answer, pay your money and then wait…

Thank you so much, I eventually found the Qantas site which is much clearer than the British one. As UK (and Aus) are included in the visa waive scheme an ESTA is needed, costs $21us and has to be applied at least 72 hours before departure

Thanks so much for the replies, can I clarify it’s an ESTA needed. Not a visa..?

Hi, have valid visitor visa for entry in to AUS. Usually travel via East/ Singapore/Dubai etc. This time flights are via USA. No intention or plans to leave the airport.. Do I need a visa ? ESTA?? Neither??? many thanks

Thanks Tulip 1, that’s reassuring. My NHS digital one arrived early this evening, and I have printed copies so that should suffice

Hi, good news re the pre-departure testing now no longer required I’ve encountered a bit of grit with my DPD, be grateful for some advice/thoughts. I need to upload/attach my vaccinations certificate, I have the travel version from the NHS, the problem is I have a two page paper copy and it won’t let me upload more than 1 page. I’ve tried scanning and zip them but the site won’t accept this.. Am I missing some obvious fix?? I’ve applied back to the NHS for a digital version but not sure if this will be with me in time, my other thought if I can only attach 1 page will be to attach the one with details re vaccine 2 of 3 and 3 of 3 on the basis it’s implicit I’ve had the first and will have the original paper cert with me… TIA

I’m flying via Singapore so I believe at the moment I’ll need proof of vaccination but not vaccinated travel pass as I’ll be in the Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane. I will re check nearer the time (fly on 25th April ).

Thank you

Thankyou I’m so excited

Hi, sorting out documents for my trip later this month and wanting to check I’m not missing anything. I have a valid passport and e651 visa. I need to do my Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) 7 days before departure. Need Vaccination Certificate (already requested) PCR within three days of departure (or supervised Rapid Antigen within 24 hours).. HOWEVER on the website it states: “pre departure testing requirements will be removed for all passengers arriving/transiting Australia from 18 April 2022. If this happens I’m assuming I won’t need PCR/RA?? thanks

Not a genius idea but to confirm your thinking, Sports shirts have always gone down really well with my friends and family (of all genders) particularly State Of Origin, Aussie Rules and those with indigenous influence.

I’ve used Wise (formerly Transferwise) many times over the past few years. Always results in recipient getting more $ and costs less. Easy and quick once set up.

That sounds really tough, hope you get good news soon.. My understanding from what people have shared on PIO was visa first, then put visa number in application for exemption, I don’t know if that is a key difference?

Oo that would be good here’s hoping

I’m so excited hope your trip goes well

Looks like things are moving. Application for e651 today, received by Aus immi at 1252hrs, granted 1255 . Not applied for travel exemption yet as looking to get over to family in Queensland in April and finally get to meet and hug my new 9 month old granddaughter

Thank you so much.

Thankyou

Thankyou, so much, i’ll have a look at the FIRB website.. can you advise me where the 84k figure comes from??

Thankyou, I wasn’t aware of that... definitely something to consider...

Hi, I appreciate all is up in the air at the moment, appreciate some thoughts/advice. I will be looking at applying for this visa next year, supported by daughter (has PR). Confident I meet (currently ) the health and character requirements etc. Is there a wait time for this visa?? Can I buy a house (cash) on this visa? Also looking at 5k for 3 years or 10k for 5 years (maximum of 10 years) it seems the 3year (x3) is the most cost effective, or are there other factor I need to evaluate?? Many thanks

Hi, I am in Queensland (Townsville) and trying to get home to the UK. Singapore Airline (who I flew out with) have announced a “rescue” flight leaving from Sydney. I’m trying to confirm whether I can fly from QLD and transit through Sydney airport, or will I have to quarantine for 14 days??! Obvs if that’s the case I’ll pass on the SIA flight and travel via Brisbane. Thanks

Hi, I’m the opposite but identical scenario in that I’m the old fella over from UK staying with daughter and family on 651 visa, so good for three months, been here for 3 weeks. Flight home is today with and via Singapore, which is shut for all including transit... SIA are clearly swamped with calls so can’t get any news as to when/if.. my plan is to sit tight and see what occurs, rather be here with family than stuck in transit. I do advise they “register” with Canberra.ConsularOffice@fco.gov.uk full passport name; passport number; DOB and Aus state currently for official updates. (It’s my first post, please be kind )