Reply to: Aussie visa problem

[PAH]

I was selected for checking because someone with a similar name was on the watch list.

That explains why John Smith is so bitter.

[EternalOptimist]

Just heard from trailfinders, I was selected for checking because someone with a similar name was on the watch list. But they have granted the visa so I'm off on my adventures for 4 weeks this autumn

[Sir_Edward_Matheson]

Did you check those boxes saying something along the lines "1) I engaged on war crimes, 2) I took part in terrorist acts, 3) I sold drugs etc"? If so then it might explain.

I thought a criminal record was a prerequisite for getting in to Australia.

[DodgyAgent]

He's not Des O'Connor.









Or Is he

No you are supposed to say "does he need one?"

to which I answer "yes"

[Spacecadet]

I'm supposed to be going to Oz in september, but trailfinders wouldnt progress my visa application on Sunday.
They have forwarded my details to the Oz embassy for checking

has this happened to anyone here ?

Weird, I find Trailfinders to be very helpful, infact if i have to use a travel agent then they're the only ones i bother going to.

[PAH]

Didn't stop others - before him going there

I think the implication is you need one to get in. If already in flight, just do what that Naomi Campbell does. Problem solved.

[Dow Jones]

A requirement

Have you got a criminal record?

Didn't stop others - before him going there

[Moscow Mule]

Have you got a criminal record?

He's not Des O'Connor.









Or Is he

[DodgyAgent]

Have you got a criminal record?

[oracleslave]

Went in December. Travel agent sorted it all in a couple hours

[AtW]

Did you check those boxes saying something along the lines "1) I engaged on war crimes, 2) I took part in terrorist acts, 3) I sold drugs etc"? If so then it might explain.

[EternalOptimist]

See the linky above - apparently they're putting a few randoms in for "extra" checks.

wow, I'm random. thats like 1million points of street cred. Fck me I'm fkin random.
my teenage kids will be well impressed

[Moscow Mule]

holiday, and my ETA was blocked

I am obviously of exemplary character and no criminal convictions etc
never overstayed

See the linky above - apparently they're putting a few randoms in for "extra" checks.

[daviejones]

You need a Visa? I would ahve thought you could get one on arrival... unless you are a dodgy nationality.

You mean like a kiwi?

[Moscow Mule]

You need a Visa? I would ahve thought you could get one on arrival... unless you are a dodgy nationality.

Nope

Unless you include Brits as "dodgy"