Frankdobermann

Thank you all for the clarification, I should have done this years ago except it’s taken nearly 20yrs for my wife to make her mind up about going!!

Hi I visited Australia on a UK passport, I actually took my birth certificate to see how I would gain access to an Aus passport.

I rang passport control regarding this whilst in Australia and they told me I had to go back to the UK to apply for my Aus passport.

I haven’t mentioned I was a citizen just a Australian born with certificate, my passport also states (UK) that my place of birth is Wollongong Australia etc I’m sure my travel agent told me I didn’t need a visa when I went (but I could be wrong about this).

All I basically want to do is become a dual citizen so if need be I can get back to the UK in case of a family emergency.

Ok thank you for the info! I’m ok it seems as I was born in 67.

Hi can anyone give me just a pointer as I’m a little confused, I’m Australian by birth and I’m going for my first passport in London on the 26th September this year.

i need to start off an application for my wife of 11. Years so we can move to Australia, would it be better to fill her application  once I get my passport as I will be sponsoring her?, or can we do it before?

Also when do we pay for the visa application?

thank you for any info

This is where I get confused, I went back to Aus for the first time in 41 yrs last year took with me my birth certificate and also a certificate of where I was born (no idea what this is my parents must have needed it).

Basically I tried to get a passport but was told I had to go to London Uk as I wasn’t classed as a “citizen” as I didn’t have a citizens card Or a driving license, which I took offence too really I wasn’t just born there I was nearly 12 when my parents left to go back to the UK for a holiday but never came back.
So I’m confused how it works if I’m an Aussie ( my nickname) why am I not classed as a citizen?! 
My passport meeting at London is in September and I seemed to understand that my wife couldn’t apply for a spouse visa as I wasn’t classed as a “citizen” until I got a passport/citizens card.

 I may be totally wrong about this as being told I wasn’t a citizen even though I have a birth certificate has confused me totally!

Im not planning to go out anyway for 12 months or so.

Thanks for all the comments I appreciate everyone’s input  

Thank you for all the information!, I intend to move to NSW so will contact TAFE  like you mentioned in NSW.

To be sure I’m clear on this she can only apply for the visa once I’ve got my first Aus passport?!

15 hours ago, Tulip1 said:

I assume your wife has a visa?

No not yet as I was under the impression once I have my passport I can apply for a spouse visa? 

9 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I found a link on Google which may help.  I can't open the website right now but it would be worth trying later:

https://australiamadesimple.com/migrate-to-australia-as-a-locksmith/

Otherwise, I can't find any information on how to convert your qualifications.   I found this:

https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/how-to-become-a-locksmith/

For some other trades, you basically have to work as an apprentice or assistant again for a year or so.  Locksmiths might be the same.  

As others have noted, your wife needs a partner visa so I hope you have that sorted. 

Thank you I’ve looked at your links, they mention us UK locksmiths needing NVQ 3 to get a license to be a locksmith, the problem is there is no NVQ for a locksmith as it’s largely unregulated in the UK. 
Plus I work for myself and apart from my initial training course I’ve learnt through being on the job.

I’ve wanted to go home for years but having to face up to this problem is a nightmare but my wife is desperate to move.

Hi

Im a locksmith and am planning to move to Australia, I dont need a visa to get in as Im an Australian who was removed from there at the age of 10, and lived in the UK ever since.

(When I was young none of the UK kids believed I was an Aussie, and last time I went to Aus they didn't believe I was an Aussie)

Anyway Im 52 and wanted to know how I go about getting certification in my line of work and my wife is worried about me taking my haul of tools over there as they are illegal in most states unless your registered.

Anyone know how I go about this? I wont have a problem getting in as I am getting my first Australian passport.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.