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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

• Do I need a visa?
• How do I know which visa or what form to use?
• What is an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)?
• How can I migrate to Australia?
• How can I get a job in Australia?
  

Partner Visa

• What can I expect when I lodge my application?
• What if I wish to speak to someone to find out how our application is progressing?
• What can I do to expedite processing of my application?
• Why can it take a number of months to process my application when I have already submitted all papers?
• It has been some time since we lodged our application in Bangkok yet there are cases that are approved in much shorter periods. Why is our case taking so long?
• We applied for a prospective spouse (fiancé) visa but are now contemplating marriage in Thailand. How does this affect the processing of the fiancée application?
• My spouse has children from a previous relationship but they are not migrating to Australia at this stage. Why are they required to undergo medical examination?
• I arrived in Austraila from New Zealand a long time ago and have resided in Australia since then. Why am I now advised that I need to undergo health and character checks for my partner’s application to be processed in Bangkok?
  

Resident Return Visa (RRV)

• Should I apply for an RRV?
• What are the eligibility criteria for an RRV?
• What about families?
• What if I am unable to prove that I am a permanent resident?
• Can I obtain a re-evidence of a return visa label?
• How do I apply for a replacement visa label?
  

Health Requirement

• What is the health requirement?
• I have children from a previous relationship who are not migrating yet? Are they required to undergo the health assessment?
• I have recent reports from my personal doctor stating that I am fit for migration. Can these be accepted?
• What is the cost of these examinations and where do I pay?
• I have been issued medical forms by your office and had examinationlast week. The Panel Doctor advised me that the tests were OK. Does this mean that I will now be granted the visa?
• How long does it take to have the medical reports assessed in Australia?
• Why am I asked to undergo further tests when I have already undertaken al the tests?
• How does additional testing affect the time taken to process my application
• What can I do to ensure my application is not delayed because of health reasons?

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