Is it possible for me to go to sydney on a 3 mth tourist visa, leave to go to NZ for a few weeks and apply for

Question

a working holiday visa when in NZ for australia. this way i get 1 yr 3 months in australia? how long does it take for a visa to be granted??

Answer 1

It is possible, don't know how long it takes to get a whv processed at the moment, but it shouldn't take too long.

If you are going to NZ as a cheap and nearby place to leave the country while your visa is being process, (and yes, you must be out of australia to apply for a WHV). Don't forget to consider other cheap and local places. Much cheaper to fly to KL, singapore or jakarta, and they are cheaper places to spend a few weeks.

Answer 2

I guess it's possible. But, why not get a working holiday visa first?

I believe the processing time for a working holiday visa varies from country to country. In here http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/... it states that it generally takes 1 to 2 weeks.

Answer 3

yes, you may be able to obtain your visa over the internet which takes about 10 minutes.

Answer 4

Do it the other way, work then apply for an extension to see parts 'you missed'. It worked for me, and I didn't even need to leave Aus.

Answer 5

Yr dreaming mate

Answer 6

www.immi.gov.au

should have the answers you're looking for