glitters73 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hi, just a query, I am an aussi citizen, with aussi passport that i gained 5 years ago with the intention to travel my home country after 40 years absence. I am just about to gain my degree in Occupational Therapy, so was aiming to go then........My query is, i will need to change both my Uk and aussi passport as i am married now, (my wife is applying with a health care agency) but when we go to aussi, will i just be able to use my passport and need nothing else to live in the country??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco56 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 If you have a current Australian passport you can enter, and re-enter Australia as you wish. When you live in Australia your Aust citizenship means you have all of the right and responsibilities enjoyed by all citizens. When onshore you need to register with Medicare, Aust Electoral Commission and Aust Tax Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitters73 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 If you have a current Australian passport you can enter, and re-enter Australia as you wish. When you live in Australia your Aust citizenship means you have all of the right and responsibilities enjoyed by all citizens. When onshore you need to register with Medicare, Aust Electoral Commission and Aust Tax Office. Thanks for info, now a little bit more... My uk and Aussi passports need name changes as I got married last year, and it's a same sex marriage. Is this going to be difficult? I know same sex marriage is not legal over there. Also the spouse or defacto visas are so expensive, my wife is looking at going over with a healthcare agency that will provide work visa etc. Are these a good way of gaining residency eventually? (Thank you in advance for help)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco56 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks for info, now a little bit more...My uk and Aussi passports need name changes as I got married last year, and it's a same sex marriage. Is this going to be difficult? I know same sex marriage is not legal over there. Also the spouse or defacto visas are so expensive, my wife is looking at going over with a healthcare agency that will provide work visa etc. Are these a good way of gaining residency eventually? (Thank you in advance for help)! Anyone has the right to change their name irrespective of whether or not the change was initiated by marriage. You may have some difficulty formally changing your name in Australia without having been a resident for some time. If you have a current passport in your former (unmarried) name then you can still use this to enter Australia. Bring any 'change of name documents' (eg marriage certificates etc) with you on your travels in case of any difficulty and then when you get settled arrange for your name to be changed here in Aus in your home state. Note although you may manage to change your British passport to your new name but you cannot use this to enter Australia. Australian citizens cannot be issued with a visa (on their British or other passport) to enter Australia. You can only enter on your Australian passport. Yes Partner visas are expensive but they are a guaranteed way (as long as your relationship satisfies all criteria) of eventually achieving permanent status. Getting a visa through the Skilled Migration program is also a possible path but be aware there are costs involved (skills assessment + application fees) and some hoops to jump through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitters73 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks Richard, What about if i change it in the UK, unfortunately i have to renew my UK passport anyway, as it runs out next year, so i was going to do Aussi one after that? Everything is in my married name now except both passports? As for my wife, the reason why we are looking to go with an agency (Alliance Health) as she is a qualified nurse....but typically misses the skilled visa age. Alliance assures us that they will get work/visa etc, due to the urgency for nurses in the area my wife specialises in. Which we thought would get her there, then once we settle would apply for her residency etc??? My head is a shed as i keep coming upon obstacles...we are hoping to go out before next Dec, but may not be where i was born, is this another obstacle? Sorry to blag your head too lol. Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco56 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yes you could arrange to have a new Aus passport issued in your new name. See http://uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/pptnamechanges.html If your wife lodges a valid Partner visa while onshore in Australia she will be granted a Bridging Visa A (BVA) which comes into effect as soon as her existing visa (eg tourist) expires. The BVA cones with full and unrestricted rights to work and hence would allow her to pursue her nursing registration/career without constraints imposed by age etc. "My head is a shed": Interesting turn of phrase which may produce blank looks from your typical Australian. I had to Google it. Sorry there's no Australian slang equivalent that I can suggest. Clearly Australians do not get frustrated by obstacles. Obstacles just don't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitters73 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 HAHA yeah i did wonder about the Head is a Shed quote after sending it haha.:laugh: Ok, but if she went through the agency to enable her to work straight away, then once settled can we lodge a BVA? Sorry because of so many restritions we are trying to go about it in the most cost effective and efficient way. So trying to gain the right info to move forward. Unfortunately i am still a student so will be looking for a graduate Occupational Therapy job this time next year (pref in oz), so funds are tight at the min! Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco56 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Ok, but if she went through the agency to enable her to work straight away, then once settled can we lodge a BVA? Nic You can't 'lodge a BVA'. A BVA is granted when you lodge a valid application for a substantive visa and comes into effect for the period between when your current substantive visa expires, and when a decision (grant or refuse) on your application for another substantive visa is finalised. Hence the term 'bridging' as it bridges the gap between having substantive (proper) visas. Agencies can be of assistance but aren't essential. To get work with an agency you need to have a visa with work rights (eg BVA or 457 or 417 etc) , and to have necessary registrations. Agencies can provide help and advice on these matters as do registered migration agents. All the best with the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitters73 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Sorry my confusion, I meant partner visa oops. Great advice, thank you for your help, much appreciated! Kind regards, Nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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