Extreme

Hi,

I have a friend that wants to stay in Australia for a longer period than the 3 months tourist visa period.

Is it possible to go to New Zealand and renew the visa for another 3 months?

I also heard that you can apply for longer periods of stay when you first apply, is that true?

Thanks!
Johan

Extreme

BTW he is american if that matters.

Dorothy

Look at the DIMA website for different visa types. If he is young enough, maybe he can apply for a working holiday visa?

nickyjohnt

Hi

Your friend can go to the immigration department and part with approx $200 and extend his visa for a further 3 months.

Extreme

Americans don't seem to be able to apply for the working holiday visa according to the DIMA webpage.

Gnut Kracker

Hi

To your first question, yes as far as I know. ETAs are valid for multiple entry and Australia can't tell anyone where to go once they depart from Australia. However, be aware that their Big Brother computer can and will track anything that your chum does involving the use of an Australian visa. If the computer gets the idea that 'serial living in Australia' is going on via any sort of tourist-visa, the humans will become suspicious and trouble could ensue.

The sub-class 676 tourist visa envisages a stay of 6 months in Australia. In the UK, the details are on the website of the Australian High Commission in London. I would imagine that there may be something comparable on the Australian Embassy website in Washington.