erviins

Here is the situation:

I have Qantas multi-city ticket.
flying out to Sydney on Monday (13.02) - 9pm from London.
Staying in Sydney until Sunday (19.02) and then flying to Auckland.
after 2 weeks stay - leaving from Auckland to London.


Problem i have is that i have risk not getting evisitor visa approved on time for my Sydney stay. (4 days in Sydney before leaving to Auckland)

I wouldn't mind to go to Auckland directly few days earlier (as no visa required there) and use Australia only for Transit, but apparently with Qantas it's not so easy just to change one flight (Sydney - > Auckland) t They want to change whole booking which is extremely expensive.

I wanted to buy on my own just additional ticket (Sydney>Auckland), and in case i wouldn't get evisor on time - I would fly directly to Auckland (using Australia as Transit). But Qantas explained that if I will cancel (not show up) for any of original flghts whole trip will be canceled.

Any advise? anyone been in similar situation?

Thanks,

Dave Noble

Why not start by going to the evisa website and applying. Unless the system flags an issue then they are normally granted instantly.

Apply 1st and then if there is an issue revist potential issues with making changes

https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/visas/app/uu?form=TV

Takes 5-10 minutes and then you will know whether there is anything to worry about. In all likelihood you will get instant approval ; just print out the proof of approval just to be safe on the very unlikely case of needing to prove you have a valid visa

Mwenenzi

erviins has 2 other threads about the same subject. Better if kept together

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/austr...n-problem.html in ANZ SPac forum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/austr...r-problem.html in ANZ SPac forum as What passport do you hold ?
2 days before departure and over a weekend does not leave much margin

serfty

Is this the same as those the USA residents need before visiting OZ?

If so, then look here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/austr...plication.html

Dave Noble

No

USA residents require an ETA which cost $20 whilst UK passport holders require an evisa which is free. UK residents are not eligable for ETAs

As far as the actual question asked by the OP, Qantas is correct that the rest of the itinerary will be cancelled if failing to take one of the sectors

If there is a large fee to make the change, then that is unfortunate but has to be borne.
One thing to look at as an outside chance is whether your travel insurance ( if you have any ) might cover visa issues

bensyd

Actually, they are eligible. They just can't do it through the online portal.

Dave Noble

In relation to tourism visits

From http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETAAus1En.html

UK passport holders need to apply for the evisitor , which has the benefit of being free

From http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/form...sitor-faqs.pdf

bensyd

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tour...ligibility.htm

Like I said, you can't apply through the internet portal but you are still eligible.