kayl0r Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hey everyone! Have just applied for the partner visa for Aus from the UK for my partner, I am the sponsor in May 2019. We have forked out that large sum of £4000 or so with the extra card charge, we have now looked at the certified doctors for his medical which is £320.00 plus police check at £50.00 and renewal of my passport at £250.00 all whilst trying to save our asses of to have some kind of savings for when we arrive! Feeling really down hearted about it, it's almost as if they want us to spend all of our money so that by the time we are accepted we can't even afford to get there haha! I know 100% it will be worth it but it just feels like one thing after the other and that they have picked the most expensive doctors to get full medicals done at Wondering if anyone else is feeling the same/in the same boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDoug Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 55 minutes ago, kayl0r said: Hey everyone! Have just applied for the partner visa for Aus from the UK for my partner, I am the sponsor in May 2019. We have forked out that large sum of £4000 or so with the extra card charge, we have now looked at the certified doctors for his medical which is £320.00 plus police check at £50.00 and renewal of my passport at £250.00 all whilst trying to save our asses of to have some kind of savings for when we arrive! Feeling really down hearted about it, it's almost as if they want us to spend all of our money so that by the time we are accepted we can't even afford to get there haha! I know 100% it will be worth it but it just feels like one thing after the other and that they have picked the most expensive doctors to get full medicals done at Wondering if anyone else is feeling the same/in the same boat? We felt exactly the same at one stage but for skilled migrants applying for SC190 the wait has been so long that you can save up a fair bit by the time everything is sorted and you have your visa, lol. Just do not even think about it, it only makes things worse. Just focus your thoughts on those amazing Australian sunsets, at least that is for FREE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMcC Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Yes we feel the same. So much money! The processing times are also disheartening, now 15-20 months. Some have said you may have to repeat the medical if visa isn’t granted within 12 months. Hope this isn’t true. Submitted our application on 19th March - we have heard nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Yep i hated paying it too. Lots more costs coming up once you start to set up your new home. We just paid over $20,000 in stamp duty what we get for that???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl0r Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 10:44, JoeMcC said: Yes we feel the same. So much money! The processing times are also disheartening, now 15-20 months. Some have said you may have to repeat the medical if visa isn’t granted within 12 months. Hope this isn’t true. Submitted our application on 19th March - we have heard nothing. Yes, definitely! We applied and it was 14 to 19 months in May, luckily we haven't planned to go to Aus until November 2020 if we get the A.OK! Yes, the medical is only valid for 12 months, we are waiting until we get an email to say to get it done so as to hopefully not waste money! Keep me posted if you hear anything and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl0r Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 11:13, can1983 said: Yep i hated paying it too. Lots more costs coming up once you start to set up your new home. We just paid over $20,000 in stamp duty what we get for that???? I suppose it's just all part of it isn't it! Oh wow, that is crazy! We are looking to buy a campervan to live in for the first year and travel the country in depth and then we will decide where we would like to settle down and hopefully buy somewhere so I will definitely prepare for that stamp duty! Are you a first time home owner or does that not really make a difference over in Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayl0r Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 11/07/2019 at 13:48, JohnDoug said: We felt exactly the same at one stage but for skilled migrants applying for SC190 the wait has been so long that you can save up a fair bit by the time everything is sorted and you have your visa, lol. Just do not even think about it, it only makes things worse. Just focus your thoughts on those amazing Australian sunsets, at least that is for FREE. That is exactly what I am focusing on is those free sunsets and outdoor lifestyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 8 hours ago, kayl0r said: I suppose it's just all part of it isn't it! Oh wow, that is crazy! We are looking to buy a campervan to live in for the first year and travel the country in depth and then we will decide where we would like to settle down and hopefully buy somewhere so I will definitely prepare for that stamp duty! Are you a first time home owner or does that not really make a difference over in Australia? Actually I've just checked and I was wildly understating it, the stamp duty was nearly $30k That's what everyone would pay even first time buyers because our house was more than 500k If you aren't pr it would be nearly the same again...... So visa costs have to be taken in context... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malika Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 19:44, JoeMcC said: Yes we feel the same. So much money! The processing times are also disheartening, now 15-20 months. Some have said you may have to repeat the medical if visa isn’t granted within 12 months. Hope this isn’t true. Submitted our application on 19th March - we have heard nothing. I submitted my application on the 10 April- no news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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