Surin13

No problems, glad to be of help.

Visa's to Australia are electronic visa's, so there is no need for a visa stamp or to print out a copy, but I would advise to take the cautious approach and print out the grant page or at least have an electronic version just in case something goes wrong.  

On 2/20/2018 at 6:58 PM, Jteam said:

Just wondering what amount of time is too much?

There is no time limit as such, the visa requirement is to be a genuine tourist, if you spend the majority of your time staying in Australia compare to your home country, then it's hard to justify that you are a tourist and not trying to circumvent the visa requirements.

But as a general rule of thumb, it gets looked at if you spend more than 18mths in a 2 year period. But each case is decided on its own merits. 

19 hours ago, MrPatrickThai said:

Did she get a stamp in her passport? Mine didn't but was granted the visa the same day.

Visa's are electronic these days, for the cautious carry a copy of the grant notice when travelling. (not necessary in 99% of cases)

On 12/3/2017 at 6:33 PM, Time Traveller said:

Is it normal to be waiting more than a month for a decision? On the website it says 75% to 90% of applications are processed in 16 to 29 days (is that business days or calendar days?). My wife's application is 31 + days now and nothing and no request for additional information.

 

No it's not, I would call the embassy and ask what's going on.

Its very simple, DIBP justifiably don't believe your a genuine tourist and that you are wanting go to Australia for that purpose.

They clearly state this in the refusal.

Quote

I am not satisfied that you have a genuine intention to visit Australia temporarily for tourism purposes

13 hours ago, MrPatrickThai said:

Where would I send this form?

Department of Immigration and Border Protection 
Australian Embassy Bangkok
181 Wireless Road
Lumphini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330

Also/or

[email protected].

13 hours ago, MrPatrickThai said:

I highly doubt that, if I just said I made a mistake. Still can't find a number that answers.

I don't disagree, but as I said I was providing the information so you can make an informed decision.

Have you tried the Australian Embassy in Bangkok switchboard? +66 2 344 6300

On 11/21/2017 at 8:57 PM, MrPatrickThai said:

Thanks!

 

Already started the process for 600 and added a few attachments. 

 

It looks like I've attached the wrong form 956, as it asks for 956A.

 

Actually I think i'm right as I'm her spouse so am an "exempt person"

 

Wished I'd got an agent as it's taken me 4 hours so far!

 

 

 

 

Its a process, some are good at it, some are not or can't be bothered. Its up to the person and their circumstances to decide this. (this isn't directed at you BTW)

On 11/22/2017 at 2:32 PM, tifino said:

it does not matter how long,

after the discovery, that you still have to (legally) come forward with the updated information...

 

take a convoluted example of how Thai Lies can get big...:

 

Convoluted is an understatement 555.

The simple version, anything you say/claim can be used against you in the future.

ie, you lie, make a mistake, omit, they find out, it gives them reason to cancel the visa/entry/application and ban you from entering again for 3+ years.

To your example at the extreme, they could deny your child entry at immigration once they have arrived due to the error. 

1 hour ago, MrPatrickThai said:

Thanks so much. I got some other advice to forget it as the visa had already been granted and they wont check the whereabouts of my daughters birth, but think best to phone this number first to make sure.

So you can make a more informed choice.

From the form if you haven't read it.

Several provisions of the Migration Act 1958 require you to inform the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the department) of any incorrect information that you may have given:
• in your visa application;

This obligation remains even if you are subsequently granted a visa.

If you do not comply with requirements to advise the department of incorrect information and give correct answers, your visa is liable to be cancelled under the Migration Act 1958.

600 if she is only holds a Thai Passport, 601 is for an Electronic Travel Authority which is limited to certain nationalities.

On 11/17/2017 at 2:44 AM, MrPatrickThai said:

Does anyone have a number I could call to check this?

 

All the numbers I've tried don't work.

Have you tried this +66 2 118 7100, Australian Embassy Bangkok, ask for the visa section.

You may need to complete a form 1023 Notification of incorrect answer(s) https://www.border.gov.au/Forms/Documents/1023.pdf

On 9/6/2017 at 0:01 AM, farmerjo said:

When you purchase a tractor and think 3 disc and 7 disc ploughs as your 1st two implements you are starting out the wrong way.

 

Why they would be the most used implements of any tractor in Thailand? 

On 9/3/2017 at 8:42 PM, farmerjo said:

On the heavy clays of issan your window gets tight for preparing land and seeding.

From to dry to bogged in the blink of an eye.

What i have found is if you can subsoil before March it will open up the soil then your choice of horsepower requirements are more flexible.

But the 1st time you try to break it open to around 500mm your going to need to hire some serious HP,after the initial break up it gets easier.

 

Now here is a post from someone that understands farming in Isan. Can't agree more and can tell you many stories of my tractors getting bogged, and then the second getting bogged trying to get it out and the with the third joining. 

1 hour ago, ThaiNooby said:

As for the guy who says a 4508 or 4708 kubota isn't enough oompf for 60 rai, you are off your nut mate. You are talking about 24 acres total and that is nothing for a machine that size. I have an L1285  (30 horsepower) that has no trouble at all with large patches of dirt. Sure I have to make more passes than a huge tractor but hell I got nothing but time.

You can also do it with a buffalo and plough so whats you point? it all depends on that your requirements are. But a 2wd tractor has very limited use in Thailand. 

39 minutes ago, skippybangkok said:

Thanks again. For certain reasons they will remain Thai for the time being

The reason for asking if they were Australian citizens has nothing to do with your reasons, what passports they hold or if they hold dual citizenship. The reason was if they are Australian citizens their tourist visa's will be denied, and you will have wasted your time and money.

As Australian citizens can't be granted an Australian visa. 

3 hours ago, skippybangkok said:

Thanks guys
Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

 

No problems, if you don't want to answer as long as you understand the implications of Australian citizenship and visa's.

3 hours ago, skippybangkok said:

As for why not get a Oz passport - personal preference for the time being

Are your kids formally Australian citizens yet? 

4 hours ago, chickenrunCM said:

you don´t need a visa for an ifant, until your kid isnt 15 years old you will not get any problem

A Thai citizen including children of all ages will need a visa if they are not the holder of a permanent visa, and are intending to travel to, enter, or remain in Australia indefinitely.

On 8/31/2017 at 11:20 PM, skippybangkok said:

Do my infant boys ( 5 months ) need to physically visit VFS when applying visa ? 

Yes, they need their photo taken for the Bio-metrics, finger prints aren't required for children under 5

On 8/31/2017 at 11:20 PM, skippybangkok said:

Also - do you need to schedule or just walk in ?

Just walk in.

1 hour ago, sammycic said:

I am still deciding on whether  reapplying for tourist visa stating our true intentions or just applying for 309.

My advice in regards to stating your true intentions only applies if you have young children together and in regards to the OP circumstance, it will work against you if you don't have these considerations. 

On 8/21/2017 at 3:25 PM, MrPatrickThai said:

Would it be as easy with their Thai passports as it's inconvenient going to Bangkok to get new UK passports.

If applying for a visa with their Thai Passports you will still have to go to Bangkok to do the Biometrics. 

On 8/21/2017 at 3:25 PM, MrPatrickThai said:

Can I apply online these days?

Yes, but you still need to go to Bangkok to do the Biometrics for Thai passport holders.

On 8/21/2017 at 3:25 PM, MrPatrickThai said:

Can a travel agent see to all this?

Some of it, but not the Biometrics part.

On 8/21/2017 at 3:25 PM, MrPatrickThai said:

Do we have to go to Bangkok and that Trendy place on soi 13

Yes

On 8/21/2017 at 3:25 PM, MrPatrickThai said:

 

Also, I might leave my 15 y/o one there for 3 months do go to school

Can go to school no problems from the visa, unless they put a condition on the visa not allowing it. 

Depending on how hard it is to renew UK passports, but you would be better off having your kids travel on this, as visas are easier, they are covered by the  Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with the UK.

The Visa's for Thai's cost 3,800 baht each.

You have to go to Bangkok either way.

There is a chance (small) that they won't get visa's with their Thai passports.

Just saw your edit, seems around about 10 business days at the moment, depending of course on how quick you do the Bio-metrics.

Also depends on how you lodged the visa .

You need to be clearer on what type of visa your talking about, is it the Visitor visa subclass 600 visitor tourist or Visitor visa subclass 600 visitor Sponsored Family.

No Problems, Some more information for you; there use to be a subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa for domestic help, but that changed into a subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa on 19 November 2016, which doesn't apply to domestic help anymore (so the latest advice says although you may find some older advice saying it does) current advice is to apply for a tourist visa but treat it as a subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)  in regards to the evidence requirements. 

So search on that Short Stay Activity visa for the requirements or visas for domestic workers, to get an idea on what information to include in the application.

Generally the visa is for a short stay up to 4 weeks, even though you will most likely be granted a 3 month visa, but asking for more then 4 weeks will raise issues that you need address i.e if you stay longer then 4 weeks, you "may" have to pay  the nanny the Australian minimum wage during her time in Australia + other issues.

Something to consider in your planning.