Change Australia travel dates after being granted a visa
I have been granted a visitors Visa for a holiday to Australia that was Originally to start this month Feb'20, but I have had to change my plans and will now not be going until Sept 21st with arrival in Sydney on the 23rd, the very day my visa runs out !! Is it possible to change the dates on my visa? I know that my visa is actually valid for my arrival that day (23rd), but if my flights happen to be delayed for some reason and don't arrive until after the 23rd I don't want to be refused entry ! Any help would be appreciated, thanks
Best Answer
You will almost assuredly be denied admittance if you arrive in Australia after your "Entry Expiry Date." If your flight to Australia is so delayed on departure that it will arrive in Australia after the "Extry Expiry Date," the airline will refuse to allow you to even board the flight.
A search of Australia.gov.au returns nothing about amending or changing already-issued visas. That's because — as @k2moo4 notes in a comment — Australia law does not permit the amendment or change of visas already issued.
That being so, your choices are:
- Go on your trip as now scheduled, and accept the risks that you will be late and denied entry.
or
- Change your trip dates so you'll arrive well before your "Entry Expiry Date"
or
- Apply for a new visa with different dates that will better accommodate your current trip plans.
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Can you edit your visa application after submission?
However, there's no need to panic, either. Although it's true that the State Department does not provide a way to go back and change an already submitted DS-160, you can go online to submit a new, corrected DS-160, print the new confirmation page, and bring that to your interview at the consulate or embassy.How long do I have to enter Australia after visa granted?
If you are outside Australia when you are granted permanent residence, your grant notification will specify an initial entry date by which you must adhere to. This is almost always 12 months from the date of your police and medical checks.Can a tourist visa be changed?
The answer is yes, you can, but should you? A change of status means a change in your intention. For example, when you obtain a visa and enter the USA, you would have expressed to the US government your intention of a brief visit. The change in such intention can be construed to be deliberate and preconceived.Can I edit my visa application after submission Australia?
You can tell the Department about your change of circumstance by email or through your immi account. You should submit a Form 1022 'Notification of changes in circumstances' outlining the changes in your circumstances that affect any answers on your application form.Visa Backlog First Priority! Australian Immigration News
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