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do you need money in the bank before you move??

Old Jul 24th 2008, 12:14 pm
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someone has just mentioned to me that you need a certain amount of money in the bank before you move to oz.

is this correct and how much do you need??
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Old Jul 24th 2008, 12:54 pm
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Default Re: do you need money in the bank before you move??

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someone has just mentioned to me that you need a certain amount of money in the bank before you move to oz.

is this correct and how much do you need??
Depends on which visa you are moving on, or if you have a job to get straight into when you get here. If you don't, you will need some to live on ie housing, food, transportation etc. There is no real set amount you will need, that is, you can have as much or as little as you need to survive.
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I am a qualified Gas fitter and it still took 6 months to get a job here, so I would factor in to your calculations enough to survive on for 6 months
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Old Jul 25th 2008, 2:47 pm
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Default Re: do you need money in the bank before you move??

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someone has just mentioned to me that you need a certain amount of money in the bank before you move to oz.

is this correct and how much do you need??
you need $1million as a deposit...
I'll send you the account details where the money needs to be deposited
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Default Re: do you need money in the bank before you move??

If you apply to come over on a permanent visa (175 etc..) there is no 'requirement', however you need to factor in that you will not be entitled to claim unemployment benefit, and you may not be able to secure employment immediately.
Some arrive with loads of money, others with very little....
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Old Jul 25th 2008, 8:02 pm
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sorry, what i meant was, do the australian government like you to have x number of pounds in the bank before you can enter the country? obviously i wouldn't come over without ANY money as that would be silly.

sorry, i should have explained myself clearer xx
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haha, very funny ash!!! and i wouldn't feel right coming over and claiming benifit! never have here and have to intention there.
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Default Re: do you need money in the bank before you move??

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haha, very funny ash!!! and i wouldn't feel right coming over and claiming benifit! never have here and have to intention there.
The simple answer is it has no effect on your visa and there is no minimum amount.
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But you need a bucket load to live on if you have hungry mouths to feed!
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