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Can we use our PH Driver's license as long as this visa is valid? Or kailangan mag-convert to local license at some point? I will be based on Melbourne.
Thanks to those who will reply.
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
edited August 2014
Can we use our PH Driver's license as long as this visa is valid? Or kailangan mag-convert to local license at some point? I will be based on Melbourne.
Thanks to those who will reply.
As long as valid ang dalawa (1) 457 visa and (2) PH driving license - you are good...
When you convert to PR; ibang usapan na yan. Don't ask me the nitty gritty on this though coz I don't know.
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
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@TasBurrfoot, for the reply hindi na ko magtatanong pano nag-convert na to PR
Eto na lang, ano naman kailangan pagbibili ng 2nd hand na sasakyan ang visa 457 holder? Sana hindi required ang OZ license Me flight booking na ko on Sept 06 at me apartment na rin sa CBD area. After a month, I'm on my own na.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
edited August 2014
@TasBurrfoot, for the reply hindi na ko magtatanong pano nag-convert na to PR
Eto na lang, ano naman kailangan pagbibili ng 2nd hand na sasakyan ang visa 457 holder? Sana hindi required ang OZ license Me flight booking na ko on Sept 06 at me apartment na rin sa CBD area. After a month, I'm on my own na.
google my friend...
hindi cguro coz I know 2 457 holders who owns their own car here on PH license.
seriously, i don't know the nitty gritty of the 457 visa. it should be no dramas though - i hope!
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
I was just hoping to get first hand info from 457 visa holders that is why I posted here. Anyway, I will google the rest of my questions following the signature of @JCsantos Thanks again for the reply.
@downzhift Pre dito ako Adelaide, nung unang kumuha ako ng sasakyan drivers license ko sa pinas ang nilagay na license /customer number sa registration ng kotse. mas ok kung bibili ka ng cash, kung hulugan naman ang sasakyan sa mga used car lot ok din at ganoon din ang proseso.
@halli_burton Salamat, cash payment pare mahirap me iniisip na utang. For 4 months naka-survive ako walang kotse work from home lang kase ako pero parating na family ko by April kaya kailangan ko na bumili.
epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
@downzhift Philippine license din ang gamit ko sa pagdrive. Di naman kailangan na Oz license agad sa pagbili ng sasakyan kasi 457 visa pa. Nung kumuha ako ng sasakyan, kumuha ako ng client number sa SA customer service centre (Adelaide based kasi ako). Mabilis lang naman ang proseso. Nagloan ako sa bank and 2nd hand lang binili ko.
17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
02 Sep 2013 first day of work
04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
17 Nov 2016 PR granted
27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
we're planning to trade in our newly bought car for an automatic one.....then i will also have my own car later....everything is for convenience and necessity.....it's more of a need rather than just a mere want...
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
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When you convert to PR; ibang usapan na yan. Don't ask me the nitty gritty on this though coz I don't know.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Eto na lang, ano naman kailangan pagbibili ng 2nd hand na sasakyan ang visa 457 holder? Sana hindi required ang OZ license Me flight booking na ko on Sept 06 at me apartment na rin sa CBD area. After a month, I'm on my own na.
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hindi cguro coz I know 2 457 holders who owns their own car here on PH license.
seriously, i don't know the nitty gritty of the 457 visa. it should be no dramas though - i hope!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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We can close this topic now.
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Pre dito ako Adelaide, nung unang kumuha ako ng sasakyan drivers license ko sa pinas ang nilagay na license /customer number sa registration ng kotse. mas ok kung bibili ka ng cash, kung hulugan naman ang sasakyan sa mga used car lot ok din at ganoon din ang proseso.
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Salamat, cash payment pare mahirap me iniisip na utang. For 4 months naka-survive ako walang kotse work from home lang kase ako pero parating na family ko by April kaya kailangan ko na bumili.
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Mabilis lang naman ang proseso. Nagloan ako sa bank and 2nd hand lang binili ko.
17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
02 Sep 2013 first day of work
04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
17 Nov 2016 PR granted
27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony
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primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010