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#181
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Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England
Posts: 46
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Congratulations Fizwe are a little bit nervous tonight as we are 2 weeks behind you on Steve's tracker. Can't believe after all this time we are getting to the exiting bit. We have already sent off for Police Checks, so will soon have to think about medicals. Would be interested to know what has happened to "ebbonie" also as Case Officer notice seems to have missed them.
Well I think a stiff drink is needed before bed tonight!!!!
Well I think a stiff drink is needed before bed tonight!!!!
#182
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Thank you Steve,
I must say since setting up home here in May, Everyone I have met has been so welcoming, supportive and helpful. No regrets
To everyone still battling it out in the UK, take heart it is well worth the effort. just keep positive.
Kind wishes
Elaine
I must say since setting up home here in May, Everyone I have met has been so welcoming, supportive and helpful. No regrets
To everyone still battling it out in the UK, take heart it is well worth the effort. just keep positive.
Kind wishes
Elaine
#183
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Joined: Jun 2009
Location: Bexley, Kent
Posts: 326
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Hi everyone,
Been a bit quiet waiting for the rate to improve and it didn't so had to send the enooooooooooooormus amount of money over at the worst time for our final VAC and still reeling from the shock, but paid now so awaiting exciting news so that I can get a red star from Steve. Note to others, We wish we had dripped money over to an Australian Bank Account when the rates were good and put it into high interest Aus Bank Account It is an anxious time getting the final vac together and getting it over on time. Will be opening Facebook page for PIPS soon
Been a bit quiet waiting for the rate to improve and it didn't so had to send the enooooooooooooormus amount of money over at the worst time for our final VAC and still reeling from the shock, but paid now so awaiting exciting news so that I can get a red star from Steve. Note to others, We wish we had dripped money over to an Australian Bank Account when the rates were good and put it into high interest Aus Bank Account It is an anxious time getting the final vac together and getting it over on time. Will be opening Facebook page for PIPS soon
#184
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 737
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Hi all
With the cost of the cpv effectively doubling over the last two years due to exchange rate erosion and increase in visa fees, I wonder if anyone can afford it anymore. I reckon a couple applying now need to have about £60,000 to invest in getting the visas at the current exchange rate.
On the plus side I would assume that the wait for a case officer will reduce considerably unless of course they decide to have fewer case officers on this visa type at Perth.
Regards
Peewit
With the cost of the cpv effectively doubling over the last two years due to exchange rate erosion and increase in visa fees, I wonder if anyone can afford it anymore. I reckon a couple applying now need to have about £60,000 to invest in getting the visas at the current exchange rate.
On the plus side I would assume that the wait for a case officer will reduce considerably unless of course they decide to have fewer case officers on this visa type at Perth.
Regards
Peewit
Matt
#185
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 623
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
G'Day
Have a look at http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20393.asp.
It seems that you can drive for as long as you like, until your UK licence expires.
Mike
Have a look at http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20393.asp.
It seems that you can drive for as long as you like, until your UK licence expires.
Mike
Linda
#186
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 623
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Hi everyone,
Been a bit quiet waiting for the rate to improve and it didn't so had to send the enooooooooooooormus amount of money over at the worst time for our final VAC and still reeling from the shock, but paid now so awaiting exciting news so that I can get a red star from Steve. Note to others, We wish we had dripped money over to an Australian Bank Account when the rates were good and put it into high interest Aus Bank Account It is an anxious time getting the final vac together and getting it over on time. Will be opening Facebook page for PIPS soon
Been a bit quiet waiting for the rate to improve and it didn't so had to send the enooooooooooooormus amount of money over at the worst time for our final VAC and still reeling from the shock, but paid now so awaiting exciting news so that I can get a red star from Steve. Note to others, We wish we had dripped money over to an Australian Bank Account when the rates were good and put it into high interest Aus Bank Account It is an anxious time getting the final vac together and getting it over on time. Will be opening Facebook page for PIPS soon
#187
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Joined: Jun 2009
Location: Bexley, Kent
Posts: 326
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Yes Guys PIPS AUS is now up and running waiting for friends requests!
#188
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Joined: Jun 2009
Location: Bexley, Kent
Posts: 326
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
I think he will get a letter from Centrelink to enable him to open the account. As far as I can remember Commonwealth Bank will only accept cash or a bankers draft made payable to the account holder (your son in law).
I'm sure someone with more recent experience will be able to confirm or expand on this.
Cheers
Steve
I'm sure someone with more recent experience will be able to confirm or expand on this.
Cheers
Steve
#189
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 737
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
We have just booked our flights to Brisbane online with Singapore Airlines, leaving Sunday 23rd Jan, 2 nights in Singapore, arriving Brisbane 27th Jan, what a great feeling!
Spoke with Singapore Airlines today about baggage allowances and they told me that you can double up on the 20kg, if you fulfill all the below: -
You have valid unstamped/unvalidated visa to migrate
You have a signed letter from your local embassy to say you are migrating permanently
This of course rules us out as our visa has been validated
Cheers
Matt
Spoke with Singapore Airlines today about baggage allowances and they told me that you can double up on the 20kg, if you fulfill all the below: -
You have valid unstamped/unvalidated visa to migrate
You have a signed letter from your local embassy to say you are migrating permanently
This of course rules us out as our visa has been validated
Cheers
Matt
#190
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Joined: Jun 2009
Location: Bexley, Kent
Posts: 326
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
We have just booked our flights to Brisbane online with Singapore Airlines, leaving Sunday 23rd Jan, 2 nights in Singapore, arriving Brisbane 27th Jan, what a great feeling!
Spoke with Singapore Airlines today about baggage allowances and they told me that you can double up on the 20kg, if you fulfill all the below: -
You have valid unstamped/unvalidated visa to migrate
You have a signed letter from your local embassy to say you are migrating permanently
This of course rules us out as our visa has been validated
Cheers
Matt
Spoke with Singapore Airlines today about baggage allowances and they told me that you can double up on the 20kg, if you fulfill all the below: -
You have valid unstamped/unvalidated visa to migrate
You have a signed letter from your local embassy to say you are migrating permanently
This of course rules us out as our visa has been validated
Cheers
Matt
#191
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
We have just booked our flights to Brisbane online with Singapore Airlines, leaving Sunday 23rd Jan, 2 nights in Singapore, arriving Brisbane 27th Jan, what a great feeling!
Spoke with Singapore Airlines today about baggage allowances and they told me that you can double up on the 20kg, if you fulfill all the below: -
You have valid unstamped/unvalidated visa to migrate
You have a signed letter from your local embassy to say you are migrating permanently
This of course rules us out as our visa has been validated
Cheers
Matt
Spoke with Singapore Airlines today about baggage allowances and they told me that you can double up on the 20kg, if you fulfill all the below: -
You have valid unstamped/unvalidated visa to migrate
You have a signed letter from your local embassy to say you are migrating permanently
This of course rules us out as our visa has been validated
Cheers
Matt
Only two nights in Singapore. You can't have done everything surely.
#192
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Joined: May 2009
Location: Woongarrah, Central Coast. NSW
Posts: 101
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Hi Matt, First time we went with SA we took 20kgs and watched the guy in front put 28kgs through with no problem, we spoke to the SA desk at Heathrow and they said they let up to 25kgs through without extra charge so the next two times we took 24kgs each with no problem.
Only two nights in Singapore. You can't have done everything surely.
Only two nights in Singapore. You can't have done everything surely.
Julie
#193
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
He chose to use a baggage company which quote £200 to Oz but forgot to mention the $200 he had to pay in Oz when he collected it.
It does seem the luck of the draw if they charge you or let you go.
One thing is certain, it is cheaper to send a spare suitcase from your home than from Heathrow at the last minute.
#194
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 737
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
Hi Matt, First time we went with SA we took 20kgs and watched the guy in front put 28kgs through with no problem, we spoke to the SA desk at Heathrow and they said they let up to 25kgs through without extra charge so the next two times we took 24kgs each with no problem.
Only two nights in Singapore. You can't have done everything surely.
Only two nights in Singapore. You can't have done everything surely.
We would love more than 2 nights in Singapore, but couldn't afford more than that at Raffles!
I booked, hotel, transfers & sightseeing with SA online and saved a bomb!
Cheers
Matt
#195
Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4
I am tempted to go over the weight limit slightly, but don't want to end up paying loads.
We would love more than 2 nights in Singapore, but couldn't afford more than that at Raffles!
I booked, hotel, transfers & sightseeing with SA online and saved a bomb!
Cheers
Matt
We would love more than 2 nights in Singapore, but couldn't afford more than that at Raffles!
I booked, hotel, transfers & sightseeing with SA online and saved a bomb!
Cheers
Matt
P.S. I think you will find staying in Singapore faaarrrrrr cheaper than Oz.