How long does it take
Nov 13th 2005, 11:59 am
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How long does it take
from doing your medical to actually getting the 'golden' visa ? I know its the last part. Just a rough 'guestimate' will help please.
The waiting game for the whole process will be the death of me
I know it will be worth it in the end but I cant believe how many ups and downs you go through 
during the whole application process.
Good luck everyone.
The waiting game for the whole process will be the death of me
I know it will be worth it in the end but I cant believe how many ups and downs you go through during the whole application process.Good luck everyone.
Nov 13th 2005, 12:04 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Took us about 3 weeks from sending meds & police checks off.
Nov 13th 2005, 12:12 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by woogle
Took us about 3 weeks from sending meds & police checks off.
Nov 14th 2005, 1:34 pm
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Re: How long does it take
We waited 7 weeks - so good luck ! Piece of advice though. Write down all your reasons for wanting to go to Oz. When the phone call came, I spent all evening in tears. 
Had a complete wobbly and couldn't remember any of my reasons for wanting to go ! Calmed down next day though and off in 2 weeks ! Can't wait now although still dreading goodbyes! 
Had a complete wobbly and couldn't remember any of my reasons for wanting to go ! Calmed down next day though and off in 2 weeks ! Can't wait now although still dreading goodbyes!
Nov 14th 2005, 1:44 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by Izzy
We waited 7 weeks - so good luck ! Piece of advice though. Write down all your reasons for wanting to go to Oz. When the phone call came, I spent all evening in tears. Had a complete wobbly and couldn't remember any of my reasons for wanting to go ! Calmed down next day though and off in 2 weeks ! Can't wait now although still dreading goodbyes!
Had a complete wobbly and couldn't remember any of my reasons for wanting to go ! Calmed down next day though and off in 2 weeks ! Can't wait now although still dreading goodbyes! Must admit I'm not looking foward to all the goodbyes! We should go in Jan,as long as house sale goes OK. So will be last X-mas with all the family & I can see it being a bit emotional - I'm not too good with emotions. Hope it's a good day for the kids sake & we'll have to try & keep smiling
Wish it was us off in 2 weeks, I just want to be on that plane & start our big adventure
Nov 14th 2005, 1:47 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by Izzy
We waited 7 weeks - so good luck ! Piece of advice though. Write down all your reasons for wanting to go to Oz. When the phone call came, I spent all evening in tears. Had a complete wobbly and couldn't remember any of my reasons for wanting to go ! Calmed down next day though and off in 2 weeks ! Can't wait now although still dreading goodbyes!
Had a complete wobbly and couldn't remember any of my reasons for wanting to go ! Calmed down next day though and off in 2 weeks ! Can't wait now although still dreading goodbyes! Good Luck Izzy,
From start to finish, how long has it took for the whole visa application ? What part are you off to ?
Cheers
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Nov 14th 2005, 2:04 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by woogle
Must admit I'm not looking foward to all the goodbyes! We should go in Jan,as long as house sale goes OK. So will be last X-mas with all the family & I can see it being a bit emotional - I'm not too good with emotions. Hope it's a good day for the kids sake & we'll have to try & keep smiling
Wish it was us off in 2 weeks, I just want to be on that plane & start our big adventure
Wish it was us off in 2 weeks, I just want to be on that plane & start our big adventure
Feeling pretty similar heading for Brissie in Jan if the house goes through o.k.Things are already getting a bit emotional with friends and family especially after a couple of beers.The kids seem to be looking foward to it , but i suppose that could all change.
Visa took 6 weeks after meds etc sent off.
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Nov 14th 2005, 2:14 pm
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Originally Posted by fox's2oz
Feeling pretty similar heading for Brissie in Jan if the house goes through o.k.Things are already getting a bit emotional with friends and family especially after a couple of beers.The kids seem to be looking foward to it , but i suppose that could all change.
Visa took 6 weeks after meds etc sent off.
Good luck
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Visa took 6 weeks after meds etc sent off.
Good luck
Steve
Hi Steve,
Do you know whereabouts you will be living yet?
Nov 14th 2005, 2:28 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by woogle
Hi Steve,
Do you know whereabouts you will be living yet?
Do you know whereabouts you will be living yet?
Cheers
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Nov 14th 2005, 5:06 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by pazza
Good Luck Izzy,
From start to finish, how long has it took for the whole visa application ? What part are you off to ?
Cheers
Steve.
From start to finish, how long has it took for the whole visa application ? What part are you off to ?
Cheers
Steve.
Nov 14th 2005, 5:10 pm
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Sent off a front loaded application...took 4 days!
Nov 14th 2005, 5:13 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by LesleyM
from doing your medical to actually getting the 'golden' visa ? I know its the last part. Just a rough 'guestimate' will help please.
The waiting game for the whole process will be the death of me I know it will be worth it in the end but I cant believe how many ups and downs you go through during the whole application process.
Good luck everyone.
The waiting game for the whole process will be the death of me
I know it will be worth it in the end but I cant believe how many ups and downs you go through during the whole application process.Good luck everyone.
TOO BLOODY LONG
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Nov 14th 2005, 5:19 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by fox's2oz
Looking at Bayside initially . i have a friend who lives up on the sunshine coast so will have a look there as well.And you?
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
We have a friend in Ferny Grove,no idea where that is,but it's where we will go at first,then take it from there. It's difficult when you haven't even been to Oz.
Nov 14th 2005, 5:23 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by woogle
We have a friend in Ferny Grove,no idea where that is,but it's where we will go at first,then take it from there. It's difficult when you haven't even been to Oz.
Nov 14th 2005, 6:32 pm
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Re: How long does it take
Originally Posted by woogle
We have a friend in Ferny Grove,no idea where that is,but it's where we will go at first,then take it from there. It's difficult when you haven't even been to Oz.
Could be wrong, its early