young2682 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi everyone, We arrived in Melbourne yesterday! We have car hire till next week but it's quite expensive and we need to think about buying a car. Are we able to get finance? We have around a $400 deposit? Is anyone else in this situation? Also, are we entitled to any medical care at all on a 457 visa? Thank you in advance for your help. Alex :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomc Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Because you are from the UK you are entitled to Medicare through a reciprical agreement. Just go into a Medicare office with you visa and passport. I understand you should consider insurance to cover ambulance fees but others will know more. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scotinaus Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Yes you are covered under a reciprocal agreement but should definitely get ambulance cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Definitely get ambulance membership ASAP!! http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/Families.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaskit Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Agreed with the others about the ambulance cover - specially if your children are going to nurseries. It only cost $75 /year for a family cover. For the car purchase, you should check with your employer if you can get a novated lease - that's an easy way to finance a car (and it has tax advantages). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hi, like everyone else has said you will be covered under the reciprical agreement see http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/visitors/index.jsp. Withreagrds to finance for a car that a tricky one. Fiance companies are very touch and go about lending to people on temp visa's and when I was on a 457 visa I had no luck. I was however, able to apply for a credit card through my ANZ bank after being here for several months and I paid for my first car that way! I was advised by the bank it often works out cheaper than a loan anyway if you pay it back within 6-12 months. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 BTW which part of Melbourne are you in? Shame you didnt arrive last wk the weather was nice around 21-23 c but got reallt cold again. Its frezzing today, must be like being back in the UK lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark and Katie Singleton Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hi arrived in NSW a few weeks ago on a 457 and secured finance on a 5 year old car with no deposit and no problems through a Ford dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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