ptbrophy

Hi folks,

Had a quick scan through the forum but nothing jumped out.

We have just been issued our 457 visas. We do not require a visa label (British passport) - so what's next?

It just seemed a little too easy!

Thanks in advace

Bermudashorts

Actually I would recommend you do get a visa label, depsite what the advice it. The electronic version might work for the airline but it doesn't work for lots of other people that want to see your visa e.g. medicare.

Then that is it, just arrange your flights over and start date with your employer.

smiling4

Congrats
where u headed and how long did the process take????? Curious to know as waiting for ours....been 3 weeks n 1 day so far, since application....... Ems x

Rudyboy

I'm also starting the process for a 457. The MA is asking for evidence of health insurance for me and my wife.

What insurance did you use?

Thanks

moneypenny20

Perhaps this could remain a congrats thread, not a I want info thread.

Congrats to the OP, as has been said, do get the sticker, even if you wait until you get here, it does make life easier.

ptbrophy

We submitted our application on the 14/12/10, further info was requested on 06/01/11, approved on 05/02/11

We're off to Perth. Toss up between Perth and Cairns, but W.A. won!

I'm quite an impatient person so I can understand how you are feeling! I'm sure it will come through soon!

ptbrophy

We used IMAN Australian Health Plans. Took out 1 months insurance (commencement date to be confirmed) and submitted the relevant dox to immigration. Once you have your confirmed date of entry, call IMAN and set the commencement date for your health plan to start.

Best of luck

ptbrophy

Thanks folks. Will perhaps wait til we arrive in Perth before arranging labels! Cheers!

wattsbug

cracking post happy days! hopefully for me and my family soon too

ozziebound

Congratluations! Have a safe trip!

Katherined0

http://www.medibank.com.au/Client/St...es/VCHome.aspx

This company do health insurance for overseas visitors.

ozziebound

How do you get the lables put in once in OZ? Where do you go etc/what do you bring- we are going to Perth.

moneypenny20

Very straightforward. Just go into your nearest DIAC office, Perth CBD I believe, with your passport and grant letter, see someone behind a desk and they will do it there and then and free of charge.

wattsbug

hey, hope you dont mind me asking, but what are these labels you talk about?

Bermudashorts

A visa sticker, to go in your passport.