Boznich Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hi All, hoping for a bit of guidance. So my 457 visa has been lodged and have an expected start date mid Sept which will essentially be when my private health insurance kicks in via my company (per the requirement of the 457). We were thinking of coming out from the UK to Sydney a couple of weeks early to settle in, so my above insurance would not be effective until i start my new role. I assume i could do this but my early entry would be via eVisitor rather than on 457 (which would then kick in on my first day of employment). Is my logic correct? Thanks All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Your 457 is likely to be granted earlier - I know when I had mine, we came out two weeks earlier to get settled. If it is granted do NOT apply for a visitor visa as it may cancel the 457 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Your 457 takes effect from the moment it's granted. I had mine in July but didn't arrive in Australia and start with my employer until October. As VeryStormy says, if you apply for an e-visitor visa it will replace your 457 and you'd be in a real mess. If you mean you'd like to come earlier on the 457, then simply contact the insurance company to activate the health coverage upon your arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boznich Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks both, really useful advice - really glad i asked! Both correct, my visa will have hopefully been granted before i move to Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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