FHYLL

WE ARE DUE TO VALIDATE OUR VISA`S SOON AND WE ARE WONDERING WHAT THE PROCEDURE IS.
IS IT JUST A CASE OF GETTING THE VISA`S STAMPED IN YOUR PASSPORT OR IS THERE ANY PAPERWORK NEEDED TO TAKE ALSO WITH YOU

CDM

You might want to switch off your caps-lock. Writing in capitals is considered SHOUTING and is bad netikette.

All you need to do to validate your visa is to pass through an Australian border. You may not even get a physical stamp in the passport as it's all electronic now.

The main application has to be first but if you're whole family is travelling together it doesn't really matter.

- CDM

The Bloke

People have been known to arrive on one aircraft, go through immigration, get their visa stamped, then get back on the next flight to the UK.

FHYLL

yeah we are all travelling together and going on wednesday so thanks for your reply cheers

FHYLL

thought about that bloke but wifey would`nt go for it

barbiedoll

We just came back from perth for our initial entry.All we got is the normal "arrival" and "departed" stamp on our passport.I suppose that's all we need for activating our PR right?we got the visa sticker on before we left for perth.Overall perth was very nice,people are friendly and the weather was just lovely.

FHYLL

yeah hi barbiedoll we have also got the orange visa stuck into our passports so I guess its just a matter of going over and getting it stamped, its the coming back that is going to be depressing especially knowing that you are a legal resident and can stay there.I guess you are in the housing superstack as well then

snoo

Hi Fhyll and Barb.....We have just this second booked our flights to Perth for next Sat...BUT I'm not sure WHERE to book accomodation..perhaps 5 nights SOR/ 5 nights NOR....with a wknd in Freo..but WHERE exactly we can't decide! Can I ask where you have booked Fhyll and where you wen to Barb?
Cheers, Lisa

FHYLL

hey there snoo we are going over to Bribane but i hear from friends that mundarri is a lush place to stay just outside the city i am told hope this helps

snoo

Thanks for that FHYLL. It would have been good if we could have had a look at Brisbane whilst we are there, but we are only there for 2wks!
Have a lovely time, Lisa,x

Damson

Bloody hell. Really? I was completely wiped for a week when I got there (just missed my face hitting my beans on toast when I was falling asleep at the table!) and for a week when I got back. Hail anyone who can do that.

FHYLL

got a wife like that but us blokes are a different breed lol

bu1lder

We were going to validate our visa early next year but have now decided to say sod it and just go one way, my work is slowing to a halt the house is'nt gonna sell, so balls to it. got removal people and house rental people coming next week......let's get this show on the road!!!!!!!

FHYLL

good on you mate think i will be in the same boat in the new year got my firms H.R dept on my back for a couple of hours mislaid on a time sheet so big investigation going on really its all down to work slow down cos I`ve got 3 yrs without a blemish on my record but its a good way to cut staff so being a sparky its not looking good over here

barbiedoll

we stayed at Kings hotel.not bad,it was very clean,good location in CBD area and only walking distance to swan bell and barrack pier if u wish to take a cruise to fremantle or zoo and good price