Australia trip delayed due to COVID - is visa reusable?
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Australia trip delayed due to COVID - is visa reusable?
We are postponing a Nov 2020 trip to Australia because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions. I have two visitor visas (subclass 600) that expire in early 2021. Our plan is to resurrect our itinerary for Nov 2021. Can we get a free extensions so we can use our tourist visa later in 2021? These visas were costly so if we have to reapply/repurchase, we may skip our plans to visit the country.
I was unable to find the answer to my question online so I am hoping someone can help me. Thanks.
I was unable to find the answer to my question online so I am hoping someone can help me. Thanks.
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We are postponing a Nov 2020 trip to Australia because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions. I have two visitor visas (subclass 600) that expire in early 2021. Our plan is to resurrect our itinerary for Nov 2021. Can we get a free extensions so we can use our tourist visa later in 2021? These visas were costly so if we have to reapply/repurchase, we may skip our plans to visit the country.
I was unable to find the answer to my question online so I am hoping someone can help me. Thanks.
I was unable to find the answer to my question online so I am hoping someone can help me. Thanks.
I'd ask Home Affairs directly.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us
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I haven't seen anything.
I'd ask Home Affairs directly.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us
I'd ask Home Affairs directly.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us
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We are postponing a Nov 2020 trip to Australia because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions. I have two visitor visas (subclass 600) that expire in early 2021. Our plan is to resurrect our itinerary for Nov 2021. Can we get a free extensions so we can use our tourist visa later in 2021? These visas were costly so if we have to reapply/repurchase, we may skip our plans to visit the country.
I was unable to find the answer to my question online so I am hoping someone can help me. Thanks.
I was unable to find the answer to my question online so I am hoping someone can help me. Thanks.
Visa from the Au government web site? Or did you use one of look-a-like scam web sites?
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...a/visa-listing
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa...r-landing.aspx
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...-authority-601
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Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs
Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration
Last edited by Mwenenzi; Jun 29, 2020 at 5:12 pm
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I applied through the government website but didn't know about the ETA option. the government website was confusing to me, having not applied for a visa in at least 30 years.
If my request for a visa extension fails, I won't feel so bad about forking over AU$20 x 2. Our subclass 600 visas cost us AU$145, because we applied from outside the country.
Thanks for the info! Very helpful.
If my request for a visa extension fails, I won't feel so bad about forking over AU$20 x 2. Our subclass 600 visas cost us AU$145, because we applied from outside the country.
Thanks for the info! Very helpful.
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OK. You could try writing a letter (with a stamp) for a refund or extension. But that way all governments work would not give that a lot of hope
While currently suspended, this offer may be useful in ~12 months time:---> Free Australian ETA Visa application*
Australia is worth visiting. From November is a good time of the year. Hope you make it here.
While currently suspended, this offer may be useful in ~12 months time:---> Free Australian ETA Visa application*
Australia is worth visiting. From November is a good time of the year. Hope you make it here.
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Why did you use subclass 600 [AU$365] and not the online ETA subclass 601 [AU$20]?
Visa from the Au government web site? Or did you use one of look-a-like scam web sites?
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...a/visa-listing
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa...r-landing.aspx
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...-authority-601
FT threads
Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs
Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration
Visa from the Au government web site? Or did you use one of look-a-like scam web sites?
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...a/visa-listing
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa...r-landing.aspx
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...-authority-601
FT threads
Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs
Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration
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There is no way to extend a visa in the way you describe.
Maybe they will offer this option, but it so it will be some time before we know. Closed borders mean it isn't a priority.
Maybe they will offer this option, but it so it will be some time before we know. Closed borders mean it isn't a priority.
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I would follow the directions on the Los Angeles consulate's website. It provides a phone number:+61 2 6196 0196 at Home Affairs for visa-related questions which are not answered on the website. My suggestion would be to ask for a refund rather than an extension. Then, when you are ready to travel, apply for the ETA.