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Ah yeah, I didn't think about the right to work issue. In theory I would only be applying for the 2 visas, albeit 2 12 month ones, so hopefully that would be fine. I guess the safest bet is to just fit my regional work in in between my 'real' job, then apply for the 2nd WHV. I don't suppose anyone knows about any routes to permanent residency for people who continue to work abroad? It seems without either family or a job in Australia it would be very difficult.

Thanks Marisa, I imagine it’s not very likely I’d be granted a 12 month tourist stream visa after my working visa, otherwise people would just try that after their first year to avoid the regional work. I wonder what the chances are of it working the other way around are though. I’m not at all opposed to doing the regional work either, especially if I can find something at sea or at least boat related that qualifies.

Hi everyone, I’m hoping I can get some advice on getting different visas one after the other. I work at sea, and generally I’m away for 3 months followed by 3 months off. I want to set up in Australia for as long as I can while I’m not working. I won’t need the right to work in Australia, so what’s my best bet for visas? The options seem to be: eVisitor - allowing me to stay for 3 months at a time, for a 12 month period Tourist stream - for up to 12 months (does anyone know if this would allow me to come and go from aus during the 12 months?) First working holiday - 12 months Any advice on the best order to apply for these visas, and the likelihood of being granted one after having the other? I'm 28, so it might make sense to get the working holiday first. In theory this looks like I could stay for up to 3 years, but I’m wondering if the reality is very different! Thanks!