Tourist Visa when you wish to marry?
There is a common misunderstanding about the purpose of an Australian tourist visa, and
that it is the "entry-level" generic visa.
The thought is also that once your lady from the Philippines sets foot on
Australian soil, you're halfway there.
You're on the home stretch to being together permanently.
Sorry to say, but this thinking is not realistic at all.
I know what drives it.
Fairly obvious.
A partner visa is a costly visa, no question about it.
I'm sure that 99% of those who see that the Government wants
$7,000.00 for their fee alone are in shock and disbelief.
If you could possibly get out of it, of course you
would.
And not everyone has that amount sitting in a stray bank account.
We know this.
But is a tourist visa really a good alternative when the issue is that of money?
Good reasons for a tourist visa application Tourist visas are popular amongst our clients.
We process many hundreds every year, and we're very
good at preparing successful applications for Australian Filipina couples.
A tourist visa is a temporary visa for a temporary visit to Australia.
Normally for a 3 month visit.
Plenty of time to get to know what life in Australia is all about, to visit friends
and relatives of an Australian boyfriend, and many of our
tourist visa holders contact us afterwards saying they've decided to take the big plunge
so they can be together permanently.
I would think most end up marrying and applying for partner visas in time.
And we would never push a couple who are uncommitted into a partner visa.
Partner visas by their very nature require commitment, and if that commitment
isn't there then they will most likely fail.
Tourist visas?
You should be should be in a genuine relationship, yes.
Boyfriend and girlfriend, most definitely.
Wanting to spend time together with a romantic partner, yes.
Wanting to see if what you felt on a 2 week visit to the Philippines is the same
when you're in a domestic situation in Australia for 3 months,
yes.
And then back home to the Philippines at the end of that visit.
Bad reasons for a tourist visa application "Bad" as in "will not do what you hope it
will do".
Not bad-intentioned.
In my view, if the two of you are completely committed to each other and to leading a shared-life
on a permanent basis, a tourist visa will be like
a bandaid on a gaping wound.
A bit of temporary relief, but nothing more.
I like it when we can do something for a client, and they end up happy and settled.
Knowing that it will only contribute to them being apart for years, it leaves a less than
satisfied feeling in us.
And this is our vocation.
We love seeing couples together and families being built.
So what we see is ladies heading back to the Philippines, and both Australian man and Filipina
lady asking me how soon they can be back together!
The couple end up right back where they started.
No further forward and no better off.
The other issue is that while they are getting some temporary relief from missing, it's costing
them money.
The lady could get three tourist visa applications, with three lots of airfares and the cost of
being together in Australia, or......well.....could
probably spend that total amount on a partner visa.
And that means you end up together permanently, which
is what you want after all.
Again, if you're not 100% committed and want to take more time?
Sensible decision.
Sometimes couples spend three months together and realise they
make each other miserable.
In which case they are most grateful they didn't take the big plunge with
a partner visa, and are grateful they got to find out via a
temporary visa only.
And sometimes there are divorces and annulments to sort out.
Tourist visas are great options when you want to be together,
but a permanent pathway simply isn't open to you yet.
Again, we process a lot of tourist visa applications and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
What can you do to get a partner visa?
If you're really not in a hurry (and some couples are fairly patient), and wish to get
a tourist visa for now?
We're happy to help you.
But if you're hoping she can simply stay on a tourist visa, then sorry but
you're heading for disappointment and an emotional rollercoaster.
We've discussed the mistake in thinking you can put a partner visa together late in the
tourist visa stay in Australia in a few of our BLOG articles.
Partner visas take months of work, and the Department are
very unforgiving about poorly prepared applications which result from last-minute rush jobs.
Yes, we can help with onshore partner visa applications,
but you need the time to do them properly.
But spending all your savings and earnings on airline tickets instead of on saving for
a partner visa application, this will just make it harder
on you.
You would be better off just biting the bullet and saving
your money.
Work overtime.
Get some part-time work.
Live a lean existence.
Do that until you have a downpayment on a partner visa, which is probably
less than the costs of a 3 month visit anyway.
Then continue to live frugally over the following
few months whilst preparing the partner visa application.
They do normally take that length of time.
Or do what many have done.
Borrow from relatives.
Sell something.
Or note the link to Fox Financial Group on the assessment letters that are coming
out now, and take out a small loan.
Probably most people borrow for a car.
Why wouldn't you borrow to bring the love of your life from Philippines to
Australia?
If it matters enough, normally we find a way.
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