Akasully2 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Hi Nikki, How do you go about getting the stickers in the passport whilst still in the UK? I read that some one went to the visa office in Perth and had them done, didn't know you could do it here. Also, how long was it until you got the letter in the post? We just have the email. Edited August 18, 2013 by Akasully2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 There's yet another form to fill in!! Well worth it though. It's form 1405. As with all of our stuff the agent provided a copy but would imagine it somewhere on the immi website. You have to send off your passport along with the form. It comes back about 2-3 weeks later complete with a sticker in it!! It's £45 per passport. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Ooh sorry - re the letter we got ours when the agent sent back our passports but I think they were available earlier Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Can I just say the stickers are optional. You don't need them, visas are linked electronically to your passport. We did everything we needed to do ie medicare, driving license, bank accounts etc without stickers. No issues at all. no one we know has them either. You do though, if you renew your passport after your visa grant let immi know your new passport no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Can I just say the stickers are optional. You don't need them, visas are linked electronically to your passport. We did everything we needed to do ie medicare, driving license, bank accounts etc without stickers. No issues at all. no one we know has them either. You do though, if you renew your passport after your visa grant let immi know your new passport no. Fair point they are optional but I've also seen comments that it can make life a bit easier to start with in terms of providing evidence of visa etc when you first arrive. For us I see them being advantage, rather than having to take a piece of paper around with us (which knowing me will either end up in bits/washed or lost) we can just take our passports which then also double up as ID. I think at the end of the day it's down to personal choice as to whether you want to spend the additional money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 OH needs to renew his passport soon so I think I'll hold off until the new shiny one arrives! Thanks for the form number Nikki, see having an agent does come in handy! Who would ever know you could get the sticky done here? Just emailed a primary school in the Hills and asked whether it makes much difference if my boys start school at the beginning of the year in Jan or wait until March (which would allow OH to finish a project at work and leave without dropping the company in it). What surprised me though, looking at last year's term dates was that the kids started back on the 1/1/12. No public holiday for New Year's Day!! not much of a celebration going on there then otherwise they must have a lot of teachers with hangovers!! Either way, if we did come over in Jan we would still have to spend a few weeks deciding exactly where to settle and the schools would be shut so couldn't view them anyway (or maybe not if they start on the 1/1/14). Seems harsh that one! I really thought Aussy kids had a huge summer break over Christmas, the equivalent to our 6 weeks summer holidays. According to those dates, they broke up on the 18/12/11 and had to be back on the 1/1/12, only 12 days off! Is that normal? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stey74 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi Kids are on holiday until beginning of February. My 3 all go back at the same time. Cheers Ste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi Kids are on holiday until beginning of February. My 3 all go back at the same time. Cheers Ste Are those standard for all schools or do different areas choose their own dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I thought they were closed for 6 weeks from mid dec until early feb. maybe there's a typo on the info ha ha. Did you see what I did there with the o's. Debo pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 IKNWC but today I worked out what I'm going to do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 IKNWC but today I worked out what I'm going to do next. in life?? Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 IKNWC but today I worked out what I'm going to do next. Well you can't just leave it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 in life?? Debs Well you can't just leave it there Sorry, I thought this was the IKNWC thread? I've decided to commit myself to writing. I'm not going to be leaping in to writing the next Harry Potter but I have decided to focus my energy at what I want to do rather than just putting food on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 IKNWC but I cannot get past level 65 on Candy crush and its driving me crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 IKNWC but I cannot get past level 65 on Candy crush and its driving me crazy! I got to level 75 then binned it off lol Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I keep saying that I'll just give up playing....but it's a matter of principle now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I keep saying that I'll just give up playing....but it's a matter of principle now!! Now I'm back on it lol. I'm up to level 19. It's changed since I was last on it though. There are fishes and and pink liquorice all sorts on it now lol Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Don't do it!!! OH has wasted hours on Candy crush whilst I "talk to my imaginary friends" (cheeky sod!). He's stuck on level 117!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 iknwc but I've lost 5kgs in two weeks! combination of running and weightwatchers- bikini body here I come ! ps stuck on level 105 candy crush and sacked it off! J x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sorry, I thought this was the IKNWC thread? I've decided to commit myself to writing. I'm not going to be leaping in to writing the next Harry Potter but I have decided to focus my energy at what I want to do rather than just putting food on the table. have said it before but you should def get writing- your descriptions are awesome J x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 iknwc but I've lost 5kgs in two weeks! combination of running and weightwatchers- bikini body here I come !ps stuck on level 105 candy crush and sacked it off! J x Hellooooo:swoon: have said it before but you should def get writing- your descriptions are awesome J x Thank you, I appreciate that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsquare Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 IKNWC but I've just spent this morning packing and disinfecting walking boots. 6 weeks to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've just mowed the lawn, weeded, brushed up, had a brew and now I'm off for a bath coz I'm minging. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I thought they were closed for 6 weeks from mid dec until early feb. maybe there's a typo on the info ha ha. Did you see what I did there with the o's. Debo pmsl I hope it was a typo. Good, at least everyone on here is saying they go back in Feb, must be correct. Funny how I believe all you lot on here rather than the official website of a school. If theirs is correct, then I'm not to that school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 ...... I have management of aggression training for the next two days - I'd rather be at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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