Due to recent changes regarding applications for International nurses to Australia and the combining of the nursing boards to one central nursing board in Australia AHPRA I have started a new thread for people to discuss the new process on working in Australia.
Currently New Zealand is not accepting new applicants from International trained nurses except those that meet the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement {TTMR} this will be updated once the New Zealand nursing board reopen their books to International nurses.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA
I was approved for a tourist visa for 8 months with multiple entry. Lucky for us because they give special consideration to overseas nursing students Btw, are you in for the etea sept. intake?
How come they are allowing nursing students to look after people for clinical placement, without a medical check on a student or short term business visa? Do you not tell when applying that you are going there to be a nursing student? especially a clinical placement?
Also being a student in any course is not why a tourist visa is issued. I would not enter on a tourist visa, no matter what, if you get to the immigration gate in Australia and tell them you are coming to do a nursing course on tourist visa, it will depend on the officer what he does.
would it be advisableto go for a tourist visa instead of a 456 with BP as the main reason? if it is possible it would give us more time to look for employers....
How come they are allowing nursing students to look after people for clinical placement, without a medical check on a student or short term business visa? Do you not tell when applying that you are going there to be a nursing student? especially a clinical placement?
Also being a student in any course is not why a tourist visa is issued. I would not enter on a tourist visa, no matter what, if you get to the immigration gate in Australia and tell them you are coming to do a nursing course on tourist visa, it will depend on the officer what he does.
Has this happened before.....and been allowed?
Tourist visa 676 actually allows you to study but for max of 3 months only (bp only runs for 3 months). Yes, I had to take medical check as I would be studying nursing. I opted for a student visa but since the course is not CRICOS registered, I couldn't.
to all applying in act health... i have just received an email from the iron program officer.. this is what she said...
dear *****, the program is fully subscribed for 2011 and it is unlikely that international residents will be given offers next year, i am sorry to tell you.
regards
*********
re entry and overseas program coordinator
i guess act isn't for everyone.... just try to enquire them again.. they might change their decision.:)
thanks for the post mhai. i did inquire yesterday and their reply goes like this:
dear *****,
thank you for your interest in act government health directorate overseas qualified nurse program, please find attached pertinent information. the process for application and criteria for acceptance is outlined in the attached please review the attached and if you wish to proceed please forward you cv and application form to me directly. the program is not available for rest of this year we are not yet at the stage of planning next year currently.
**************
i'm hoping they will have available slots for me next year. as for now, the waiting continues.:)
Tourist visa 676 actually allows you to study but for max of 3 months only (bp only runs for 3 months). Yes, I had to take medical check as I would be studying nursing. I opted for a student visa but since the course is not CRICOS registered, I couldn't.
Hi arreyn!
I'm just wondering how much does the tourist visa 676 cost? I thought we can only apply for the 456 visa. Glad to know that there's another option while we're waiting for employment in AU:)
Hello guys!!! Can anyone please advice me on this....Which visa must I apply for? the oficier in the embassy in Cebu thinks I may apply for a tourist visa which can be good for 6-12months.. Has anyone tried to apply for tourist visa for the BP and got approved??
Or is the 456visa the only visa applicable for us??
Please reply guys...=)
Hi guys. I went to the Australian Embassy visa processing center yesterday and inquired about the visa for bp. And the girl told me that it's Business Short Stay (visa subclass 456). When someone mentioned here about tourist visa subclass 676, I checked the DIAC website :
BUSINESS SHORT STAY (Subclass 456)
This visa allows business people to make a short business visit to Australia for up to three (3) months during your visa validity period. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is available to all passport holders who want to visit Australia for business purposes. No sponsorship is required.
Certain business visitors will also be eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor.
This visa allows business people to make a short business visit to Australia for up to three (3) months during your visa validity period. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is available to all passport holders who want to visit Australia for business purposes. No sponsorship is required.
Certain business visitors will also be eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor.
attend to business activities in Australia including conferences, business negotiations or exploratory business visits
be allowed to engage in limited work, if for example it is highly specialised and non-ongoing
enter Australia once or on multiple occasions during the visa validity period
stay in Australia for up to three months from the date of each entry
bring your partner or dependent children to Australia.
TOURIST VISA (Subclass 676)
This visa allows people to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and friends. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three months.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is available to all passport holders who are:
outside Australia and want to apply for a visa to visit Australia
in Australia and want to extend your stay as a visitor.
Certain tourists are also eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor.
People who intend to visit for medical treatment or to transit through Australia, should not apply for a visitor visa online. The following visas maybe more appropriate.
This visa is designed only to allow temporary travel to Australia for tourism purposes or to visit family and friends. It cannot be used for long-term stays or residence. To be eligible for a further Tourist visa in the future, you must maintain extended periods of time outside of Australia.
If you would like to migrate or spend longer periods in Australia, you should explore more appropriate visa options which may be more suitable.
If granted, this visa will allow you either a single or multiple entry to Australia for a stay period of up to three, six or 12 months.
The period of stay and number of entries granted will depend on the purpose of the visit and your personal circumstances.
So, comparing the two visas, tourist visa 676 is more advantageous. But I don't know about this visa. My niece who underwent the bp last year was on a 456 visa.
Does anybody here know of someone who went through the bp on a 676 visa?
How long is the processing for this 676 visa and what are the requirements? How much does it cost? I would prefer this if there is a possibility of being granted a 6 month multiple entry visa. A lot more time to find employer. A lot more savings in terms of visa fees (Since you won't be needing a tourist visa to extend your stay). And if ever you exit after the bp, you also don't need to apply for another visa to go back to Aus.
are you sure that medicals can be done prior to visa application? isnt it that the letter from the australian embassy is one of the requirements to be accommodated?
Nope. You can check DIAC of the tests to be done prior to lodging a visa. It's actually better to do your medicals before lodging your visa. :)
HI Ising...I might try for AAON TOO. will be sending copies via email tomorrow. how do you know which visa they require? La trobe requires Student visa, how about AAON? when did you do your medicals, before or after Visa? this is quite confusing for me really. hope to hear from you soon. and good luck !
Hi! AAON instructed us to lodge a 456 visa, they do not send a certificate of enrolment which allows you to apply for a student visa. I did my medicals before lodging the visa, because medicals need 1-2 weeks for processing. Good luck! :)
HI Ising...I might try for AAON TOO. will be sending copies via email tomorrow. how do you know which visa they require? La trobe requires Student visa, how about AAON? when did you do your medicals, before or after Visa? this is quite confusing for me really. hope to hear from you soon. and good luck !
does ETEA require nursing experience for one to be able to enroll?
ceridwyn
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How come they are allowing nursing students to look after people for clinical placement, without a medical check on a student or short term business visa? Do you not tell when applying that you are going there to be a nursing student? especially a clinical placement?
Also being a student in any course is not why a tourist visa is issued. I would not enter on a tourist visa, no matter what, if you get to the immigration gate in Australia and tell them you are coming to do a nursing course on tourist visa, it will depend on the officer what he does.
Has this happened before.....and been allowed?