Funkmaster Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Need some advice please...... I am currently waiting for my 457 visa to be approved. DIAC received my medical results (passed them) on 26th July. They had all my other documents on 10th July. I am supposed to start my job in Perth on Sept 3rd and I was planning on booking flights for 18th August. Without receiving my 457 visa: 1. could I enter Australia on a tourist visa and then wait for my 457 visa to be approved before I start work. Or 2. Should I just sit and wait for my 457 to be approved before booking flights? 3. Does anyone know how long the 457 visa takes to process? Thank you, Funk :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 According to this, you can't apply for a tourist visa while your 457 is pending: http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/agents/pdf/subclass-457-visitors.pdf If you attempt to enter Australia on a tourist visa and immigration sees that a 457 is pending for you, they might not consider you to be a "genuine tourist" which would be a big problem. Also, I believe the 457 must be granted while you are offshore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Need some advice please...... I am currently waiting for my 457 visa to be approved. DIAC received my medical results (passed them) on 26th July. They had all my other documents on 10th July. I am supposed to start my job in Perth on Sept 3rd and I was planning on booking flights for 18th August. Without receiving my 457 visa: 1. could I enter Australia on a tourist visa and then wait for my 457 visa to be approved before I start work. Or 2. Should I just sit and wait for my 457 to be approved before booking flights? 3. Does anyone know how long the 457 visa takes to process? Thank you, Funk :unsure: I would just wait myself. Your employer knows that you can't start work until you have the visa, so wouldn't worry too much about the September 3rd date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkmaster Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thank you both for your replies. I will wait for my 457 visa to be granted before booking flights. Much appreciated :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Need some advice please...... I am currently waiting for my 457 visa to be approved. DIAC received my medical results (passed them) on 26th July. They had all my other documents on 10th July. I am supposed to start my job in Perth on Sept 3rd and I was planning on booking flights for 18th August. Without receiving my 457 visa: 1. could I enter Australia on a tourist visa and then wait for my 457 visa to be approved before I start work. Or 2. Should I just sit and wait for my 457 to be approved before booking flights? 3. Does anyone know how long the 457 visa takes to process? Thank you, Funk 1. Not advisable; 2. This would be the safest option; 3. 1 to 3 weeks if done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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