black1e Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi I was granted a 190 visa last year and I am planning on going to Sydney to validate the visa before the first entry date. I am only visiting to make sure the visa is kept valid. Has anybody done this and what is the proceedure? I think you just arrive at the airport with your passport - the number on your passport is recorded as having been granted a visa and you have made your initial entry date. Is this what happens or do I have to apply for an entry visa. Is it recorded that I have validated the visa? I plan to move to Australia sometime in 2014 If anybody has done this can you let me know ? Thanks B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzle Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I have done it and its pretty much as you describe. The visa is electronically linked to your passport, so you just check in as normal and away you go. The airline actually wouldn't let you fly if you didn't have a valid visa on check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chall77 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I did this in the summer to sort my 190 out and had confirmation from DIAC that once the visa is validated you have 5 years to get back. You could go from arrivals to departures without leaving the airport but it seems a shame to go all that way and not have a holiday! Good luck with it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHarston Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 It is that simple. All you need to do is enter the country. I know it sounds too good to be true. after a long process of getting the visa this is just a minor task to ensure it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black1e Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks for all the advice - love it when a plan comes together B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi I was granted a 190 visa last year and I am planning on going to Sydney to validate the visa before the first entry date. I am only visiting to make sure the visa is kept valid. Has anybody done this and what is the proceedure? I think you just arrive at the airport with your passport - the number on your passport is recorded as having been granted a visa and you have made your initial entry date. Is this what happens or do I have to apply for an entry visa. Is it recorded that I have validated the visa? I plan to move to Australia sometime in 2014 If anybody has done this can you let me know ? Thanks B I don't know what you mean by entry visa, but definitely don't get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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