Frukoz Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Hi there, I understand that, technically, it is possible to enter Australia as a UK citizen on a tourist visa and then apply for a Partner visa once in Australia. Since it takes a long time time for this type of visa to go through, can anyone confirm that we can be put onto a bridging visa with full working rights until this Partner visa comes through? My understanding is that UK tourist visas don't usually have the "no further stay" clause? I fully understand that you must not enter Australia under false pretenses or be deceitful to immigration. We're visiting Australia as tourists later this year and I have an Australian passport. Once in Australia, we may decide that we like it and may wish to stay. I'd like to know the options. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immigration Room Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Yes, that is correct. The Bridging visa associated with the lodged partner application has no conditions once in effect. This means the holder can work or study.Hope this helps.Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Yes that's correct. I went through this process myself... entered on a tourist visa and then applied onshore. Was given a bridging visa. I didn't get my visa granted though as i returned to the UK but that's another issue haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frukoz Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thanks guys - glad to hear this is an option! @BritChickx - that must have been a lot of dollarydoos down the toilet - partner visa is expensive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathncj Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 @BritChickx Hi, I plan to apply partner visa while on tourist visa for my partner. Wanted to know if your bridging visa come into effect immediately or you had to wait for your tourist visa to expire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 04/03/2019 at 14:49, Nathncj said: @BritChickx Hi, I plan to apply partner visa while on tourist visa for my partner. Wanted to know if your bridging visa come into effect immediately or you had to wait for your tourist visa to expire? I believe a bridging visa comes into effect once the other visa expires. There is a risk associated with entering on a tourist visa with no intent of returning back to your country of residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 5 hours ago, ali said: I believe a bridging visa comes into effect once the other visa expires. There is a risk associated with entering on a tourist visa with no intent of returning back to your country of residence. Discussed here: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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