Goldilocks Sutcliffe Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi All I arrive on Thursday in Perth for my WHV. I was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to what to expect when going through immigration. I've pooled together all my paperwork - got paper copies of important docs, my visa, my aus bank account and a record of the money I've transferred over. What sort of process do I go through on entering the country? Will the staff go through my bags? How long does it usually take? Has anyone arrived in Perth for their WHV, as I know most people tend to make their first port of call either Melb or Sydney? When I came last year I was on a tourist visa and they just inspected my card and waved me through. Thanks :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Just bumping it up,i cant remember tbh Goldi,think they went over police checks or something,took about 5 minutes anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Sutcliffe Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm not sure if I need police checks if it's a working holiday visa? Nothing said about it on any web pages I've seen. Shouldn't matter as I'm all clear, but I hope they won't charge me for any checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeinoz Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I believe police checks are done when you applied for you WHV, so you should be fine. Hope you have a nice time in Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm not sure if I need police checks if it's a working holiday visa? Nothing said about it on any web pages I've seen. Shouldn't matter as I'm all clear, but I hope they won't charge me for any checks. No,i "think" i had to fill a form out on the plane re offences or something,as i say,was a while back,drank a lot of whisky since then,others will know,or remember better than me,enjoy your trip anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 No,i "think" i had to fill a form out on the plane re offences or something,as i say,was a while back,drank a lot of whisky since then,others will know,or remember better than me,enjoy your trip anyway! They must of thought you looked dodgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Sutcliffe Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks that puts my mind at ease slightly. I've got copies of visa, bank details, will have insurance docs shortly and also a copy of the flight itinerary which includes details of my return flight as I know they like it that you have a way to go home. Looking forward to it, slightly nervous and excited because this has been a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 They must of thought you looked dodgy :laugh:Saucer of milk for you dimples:animal-cat::biggrin:,i DO look dodgy i'm told:no:,but i'm soft as the softest thing in the world:wubclub::smile:,IF youre a nice person:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi All I arrive on Thursday in Perth for my WHV. I was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to what to expect when going through immigration. I've pooled together all my paperwork - got paper copies of important docs, my visa, my aus bank account and a record of the money I've transferred over. What sort of process do I go through on entering the country? Will the staff go through my bags? How long does it usually take? Has anyone arrived in Perth for their WHV, as I know most people tend to make their first port of call either Melb or Sydney? When I came last year I was on a tourist visa and they just inspected my card and waved me through. Thanks :smile: Hi Goldilocks, I arrived in Perth in January on a spouse visa, nothing different happened to the other times I'd been on a holiday visa. My visa was on my passport, electronically, I assume they all are now. They will only check your bags if you've declared something on your passenger card or if one of their dogs sits down next to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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