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33 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

It is a little confusing but here is the bottom line:

The intention of a bridging visa is that it allows you to wait in Australia until your full visa is granted.  There is NO provision for you to travel in and out of the country, not even once.  Therefore, if you want to go overseas for any reason, you must apply to the Australian government for a BVB (Bridging Visa B). You will have to explain the reasons for your trip(s) and provide dates of travel.  Immigration is not under any obligation to grant you a BVB, it is discretionary -- however I don't believe people are often denied.   The BVB will be issued to cover the duration of your overseas trip(s).

If you are meticulous in your forward planning, it's more of an inconvenience (and extra cost) than anything, however it's important to take the process seriously.  If you leave Australia without a valid BVB, or fail to return before the BVB expiry date, you will lose all rights to re-enter Australia.   Someone posted on Pomsinoz recently seeking help after falling foul of this rule:  she left Australia without a valid BVB, and despite having lived in Australia for 12 years and having her home and partner here, she was denied entry and is now stranded overseas.

Thank you once more Marisa for your interpretation of the rules and veritable fountain of knowledge.

I understood the BVB will automatically be granted to 804 applicants due to the long timeframe (30 years ? ) for visa to be granted.

My original question relates to the section which says 'why you want to travel' ? and wondering if a request to visit UK family members once or twice a year

would gain approval.

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When you can travel on a BVB

We will be entering Australia on tourist visas and immediatly applying for subclass 804 visas.

Bridging Visas will be issued.(all being well)

Could the forum clarify how easy will it be for me to make occasional return visits(hopefully once or twice a year) to see my son and grandchildren back in the UK.

I am rather confused by Australian. goverment information in this respect.

Real life expereiences of this issue appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Over the past two years+ I have been monitoring house prices in Victoria.

My observation has seen prices continually rising to big numbers .

This very scenario occured in UK post covid with people seeking to 'escape to the country'.

However since interest rates have climbed to thier recent levels the market has stalled and prices reducing along with lack of properties listed on the market.

My question to the forum is do you think the high prices in Victoria (+ australia as a whole) can be sustained.

Estate agents here in the UK tried to continually talk up the market when it was obvious high prices could not be sustained ( thinking of the prospect of lower commisions ! )

The market has proven them wrong and  the grand reset has begun.

Thanks in advance for your opinions

Our plan is to move to the peninsula area of Melbourne in the near future so my partner can be near her family.

Pet import permits have been granted and we have provisionally booked quarantine although dates may change.

Initially we are planning on renting whilst we weigh up the local housing market(looks very expensive right now).

My question for the forum is how difficult is finding a rental property that takes pets ?.

My partners daughter has mentioned it should be no problem as she has friends with pets that always find rental properties ok.

As an individual who likes assurances that this is possible what advice can the forum members give me.

Thanks in advance.

We had our two dogs rabies jabbed and first titre test( test results ok) in preparation for a potential move to Australia later in the year( sub class 804 visas to be applied for on arrival)

Our vets have been most helpful as have Ladyhaye agents for transport.

With this change in regulations it seems apparent that the UK goverment have not been able to comply with the requirements which have been placed in respect of

"goverment approved Vet certification".requiring verification of pet identities.

What with the change in quarantine stay of ten days to 30 days this has put our plans in disarray.

The UK is Rabies free so this does seem rather severe to place such stringent controls for immigrants wishing to bring thier furry friends along.

Hoping this issue will be clarified/adjusted .

Our vets are confused,we are confused and no doubt the UK goverment is too.!

My thanks to all for your comments and advice.

I have been researching further and found this useful piece of information, albeit dated 2014 but assuming this may still relavent today.

Many thanks to Quoll and Marisa for your comments,greatly appreciated.

Your experiences are invaluable especially in respect of serious matters like Healthcare.

Any further comments/experiences welcome.

I have read and digested many posts in relation to Medicare ,private health insurance etc but must admit to still being rather confused.

My partner and I wil be entering Australia on tourist visas then immeediately applying for Aged Parent (sub class 804) visas.

A bridging visa will be issued and Medicare applied for asap under UK- Australia reciprocal agreement.

I understand certain treatments  eg dental etc are not covered but my question is in respect of any elective surgery which may be needed

at a later date resulting from any non pre existing conditions other than accident/emergency which I presume as  covered being 'medically necessary.'

It seems rather a grey area as what is considered covered by Medicare in respect of elective surgery.

 Any clarification of whether any additional private medical cover is vital for certain surgeries is required.

Thanks in advance.

Terence.

Thank you Marisa for your reply and advice.

I have researched extensively many aspects of the 804 visa but I am sure there will be other questions.

The property surcharges are certainly hefty ,your warning appreciated.

Melbourne greater area near family is our preferred destination but the prices have rocketed in past two years so other locations must be considered.

My partner and I hope to be arriving Australia later this year to join family .

Our question for the community is when we arrive on tourist visas ,if questioned on arrival by immigration do we openly declare our

intentions to apply for the subclass 804 visa asap ?