Help with forms to import a vehicle
Jul 19th 2006, 4:52 am
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Help with forms to import a vehicle
Hi
I am going to have my car shipped to Australia but having a few problems with the 'Approval to Import a Vehicle form'
I am coming out on a 457 and applying for PR when we get there. The information (page 9) says I am eligible but having problems with number 8 on the application form.
Date of arrival in overseas country where vehicle was first registered. I was born in the UK.
Date you are returning to Australia - what do I put here?
This is a last minute decision and shippers are arriving tomorrow for my furniture. We fly on 29th July so now panicking.
Debs
I am going to have my car shipped to Australia but having a few problems with the 'Approval to Import a Vehicle form'
I am coming out on a 457 and applying for PR when we get there. The information (page 9) says I am eligible but having problems with number 8 on the application form.
Date of arrival in overseas country where vehicle was first registered. I was born in the UK.
Date you are returning to Australia - what do I put here?
This is a last minute decision and shippers are arriving tomorrow for my furniture. We fly on 29th July so now panicking.
Debs
Jul 19th 2006, 5:07 am
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Re: Help with forms to import a vehicle
Originally Posted by woody1cruiser
Hi
I am going to have my car shipped to Australia but having a few problems with the 'Approval to Import a Vehicle form'
I am coming out on a 457 and applying for PR when we get there. The information (page 9) says I am eligible but having problems with number 8 on the application form.
Date of arrival in overseas country where vehicle was first registered. I was born in the UK.
Date you are returning to Australia - what do I put here?
This is a last minute decision and shippers are arriving tomorrow for my furniture. We fly on 29th July so now panicking.
Debs
I am going to have my car shipped to Australia but having a few problems with the 'Approval to Import a Vehicle form'
I am coming out on a 457 and applying for PR when we get there. The information (page 9) says I am eligible but having problems with number 8 on the application form.
Date of arrival in overseas country where vehicle was first registered. I was born in the UK.
Date you are returning to Australia - what do I put here?
This is a last minute decision and shippers are arriving tomorrow for my furniture. We fly on 29th July so now panicking.
Debs
Jul 19th 2006, 5:09 am
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Re: Help with forms to import a vehicle
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
sorry i can't help with your problem but on page 11 of the brochure there is a phone number and an email address to contact-have you tried these?
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Jul 19th 2006, 5:48 am
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Re: Help with forms to import a vehicle
Originally Posted by woody1cruiser
Yes just tried that but he didn't understand what I was trying to ask. Said I could only import if PR but the information pack definitely states 457 visa holdes are eligible. I am totally confused.
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Jul 19th 2006, 6:21 am
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Re: Help with forms to import a vehicle
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
how about phoning customs in whatever state you're headed for-contact details are at the end of the brochure?
The only problem I have now is the evidence I have to provide. There is a long list and most I can't get until we arrive.
Debs
Jul 19th 2006, 8:19 am
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Re: Help with forms to import a vehicle
Originally Posted by woody1cruiser
Thanks for that. Just phoned them and the form is now completed. Good news is I only have to pay 5% customs duty as it is a 4x4 and not the 10% quoted but the shipper.
The only problem I have now is the evidence I have to provide. There is a long list and most I can't get until we arrive.
Debs
The only problem I have now is the evidence I have to provide. There is a long list and most I can't get until we arrive.
Debs
Jul 19th 2006, 8:39 am
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Re: Help with forms to import a vehicle
Originally Posted by thebears
Are you sure Debs? There is no distinguishment on the Customs website between 4x4 and normal cars. Have you got the Approval before you ship? Friends from Hong Kong got this wrong and they sent the container back so they paid (or the company paid) for a 3 leg trip.
Looks like I am going to have to get to Oz, get a place to live and then ship the car over.
Debs
