[JandE]

Hi everyone, any recent grants? 16months and still waiting.. status still received...

You might find that PMVs may not be issued for a while due to the virus, lockdowns, etc.

Little point in giving a grant, at the moment, if you aren't allowed entry into Australia anyway.

Best to relax and wait for this to be over.

 

[chris.g141]

Since they are not issuing PMV visas right now, can we apply for tourist visa and seek exemption to travel to see our partner ? On grounds of relationship and compassionate reasons.

 

[JandE]

Since they are not issuing PMV visas right now, can we apply for tourist visa and seek exemption to travel to see our partner ? On grounds of relationship and compassionate reasons.

You can apply and see what happens. I did see one that was granted, but I would guess that many are not. You would need really good reasons, over and above normal separation.

Also take account of the very recent reduction in the numbers of people being allowed to enter Australia now. This has also caused a massive increase in flight costs.

Quarantine costs must also now be considered, at $3,000. Overall it becomes a very expensive option to being separated.

 

[kpactn]

Since they are not issuing PMV visas right now, can we apply for tourist visa and seek exemption to travel to see our partner ? On grounds of relationship and compassionate reasons.

My husband and I are sending our application for an exemption today as we've been waiting for more than 2 years for our visa. We do have a good reason, I cannot disclose this though, and hopefully that is enough to get it.

I saw flights from PAL which is direct to SYD for 25k only available once a month Aug 1 but Cathay has more flights available in a month and has a 10 hour stop over in HK.

And yes, as JandE said, hotel for 14-day quarantine now costs $2800.

Good luck to us all!

 

[JandE]

I saw flights from PAL which is direct to SYD for 25k only available once a month Aug 1 but Cathay has more flights available in a month and has a 10 hour stop over in HK.

And yes, as JandE said, hotel for 14-day quarantine now costs $2800.

Good luck to us all!

Is that 25,000 piso ($725) or $25,000 for the flight. Many airlines are only doing business class upwards at the moment. And asking people on economy to upgrade to business class, or lose the flight.

PAL did that to me once some years ago. I had to switch to Mabuhay class on arrival at the airport, at about 10 times the original cost. I never flew PAL again.

International flights to Sydney only allow 50 people to land now, with a maximum of 450 per day. So the airlines need to cover their flight cost over just 50 people now.

Quarantine in Sydney will be $3,000, it is a bit higher than in Queensland.

That Cathay stopover in Hong Kong was quite good, when I did that a few years ago.

 

[aussiesteve]

I just checked Skyscanner and it would appear that from the middle of August the fare via Hong Kong is around $700. At this stage you can book from the 14th if August. The question is if you can actually get on the plane, with the reduction in numbers allowed being halved I imagine the waiting list must be getting longer every day.

 

[chris.g141]

My husband and I are sending our application for an exemption today as we've been waiting for more than 2 years for our visa. We do have a good reason, I cannot disclose this though, and hopefully that is enough to get it.

I saw flights from PAL which is direct to SYD for 25k only available once a month Aug 1 but Cathay has more flights available in a month and has a 10 hour stop over in HK.

And yes, as JandE said, hotel for 14-day quarantine now costs $2800.

Good luck to us all!

All the best, hope you reunite with your partner soon.

Do you have PMV approved already ?

Or will you apply for tourist visa first and then apply for am exemption ?

 

[kpactn]

Is that 25,000 piso ($725) or $25,000 for the flight. Many airlines are only doing business class upwards at the moment. And asking people on economy to upgrade to business class, or lose the flight.

PAL did that to me once some years ago. I had to switch to Mabuhay class on arrival at the airport, at about 10 times the original cost. I never flew PAL again.

International flights to Sydney only allow 50 people to land now, with a maximum of 450 per day. So the airlines need to cover their flight cost over just 50 people now.

Quarantine in Sydney will be $3,000, it is a bit higher than in Queensland.

That Cathay stopover in Hong Kong was quite good, when I did that a few years ago.

Yes in PHP, sorry for the confusion. We might go for Cathay we will see what options we have when we get the exemption. My husband lives in Canberra but I guess I'd have to be quarantined in Sydney.

 

[kpactn]

All the best, hope you reunite with your partner soon.

Do you have PMV approved already ?

Or will you apply for tourist visa first and then apply for am exemption ?

Just to clarify as I just realized this is a 300 thread, we applied for a 309. It has not been approved yet and we've been waiting for more than 24 months,we've been together for 7 years and married for 3 for a bit of background. We tried to follow up but there's really no use doing that as it seems like they just give random excuses that pops up in their heads.

With that we'll try to apply without a visa and see where that goes and we'll just keep trying and trying if they deny it. At this point, it feels better for us to just keep doing something/anything we can to be together.

 

[aussiesteve]

You will need to apply for a visitor visa at least!

 

[Sammy J]

With that we'll try to apply without a visa

The system wont let you apply unless you have a valid visa to enter Oz

 

[b_indigo]

Hi,

Just want to share.

Applicant - Philippines

Applied 300 - June 2018
Granted 300 - Mar 2020 (20 months)
Expiry of 300 - Dec 2020

Applied 820 - June 2020
Granted 820 - July 2020 (1 month and 9 days)

Eligible for 801 - June 2022

So, the whole process from 300 to 820 to 801 will be a total of 4 years or 48 months. Whew!

Cheers

 

[kpactn]

You will need to apply for a visitor visa at least!

Sorry it took a while to reply. You guys were right, we needed a visa first and was not granted an exemption. At the time though, with the frustration and all, it was worth a try.