first visa visit?
Sep 16th 2018, 6:08 pm
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first visa visit?
hi all
so the good news finally got my visa YAY!!
it says for first entry by 2 july 2019 - not sure we will be ready by then but does this mean we go for a holiday to activate the visa? then do we need to do an rrv?
so the good news finally got my visa YAY!!
it says for first entry by 2 july 2019 - not sure we will be ready by then but does this mean we go for a holiday to activate the visa? then do we need to do an rrv?
Sep 16th 2018, 11:02 pm
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Re: first visa visit?
No you will not need a RRV. You have a valid visa.
Sep 16th 2018, 11:34 pm
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Re: first visa visit?
Once you have made the first entry your visa is valid for multiple entries for 5 years before you need a RRV (or citizineship). The grant notice should have a date on it "Must not enter after XX/XX/XXXX. You can travel on that visa until that date.
Sep 17th 2018, 6:04 am
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Re: first visa visit?
now my next question is we got married last month and now my wife will have to change her name which obviously means a new passport. if i update my info on immi for it is that enough? as in it wont be a problem or do they send you confirmation etc? i assume the visa is based on passport number etc
Sep 17th 2018, 9:09 am
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Re: first visa visit?
excellent thank you
now my next question is we got married last month and now my wife will have to change her name which obviously means a new passport. if i update my info on immi for it is that enough? as in it wont be a problem or do they send you confirmation etc? i assume the visa is based on passport number etc
now my next question is we got married last month and now my wife will have to change her name which obviously means a new passport. if i update my info on immi for it is that enough? as in it wont be a problem or do they send you confirmation etc? i assume the visa is based on passport number etc
If she does go ahead and get a new passport then you can upload the details and a cpy through your Immiaccount. I'd advise travelling with both passports though, just to be on the safe side.
Sep 18th 2018, 10:47 pm
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Re: first visa visit?
As others noted, many validate their visa with a holiday, and then move later on.
Any changes to your wife's name will have to also be updated through Immi. Sometimes they require it to be done by paper but the relevant instructions are all pretty clear. Not something to stress over.
Any changes to your wife's name will have to also be updated through Immi. Sometimes they require it to be done by paper but the relevant instructions are all pretty clear. Not something to stress over.
Sep 19th 2018, 4:22 am
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Re: first visa visit?
Your wife doesn't have to take your surname at all if she doesn't want to. She can keep her own surname, I did 
Sep 20th 2018, 9:52 pm
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Re: first visa visit?
now dont get all new age on me! ;p
