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Do I need to book a return flight for my girlfriend visiting Australia on a 12-month visa?
I have a 12 month visa so my gf can visit me in Australia 4 30days at a time. Am I required to provide a return flight when booking or can I get it just before 30 days in case she gets homesick and does not want to stay for 30 days.
Answer summary
The question discusses whether a return flight needs to be booked when a girlfriend visits Australia on a 12 month visa that allows 3 month stays at a time. Several comments clarify that a return ticket is not required to enter Australia, and she can book it later or exit to another nearby country to re-enter Australia if needed.
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Mick ********
I think more info is required
Bart **************
Australia does not require proof of onward travel. One of the very few countries with common sense in that regard.
Max ********
@Bart *************
NZ the same but get 6 months here.Bart **************
@Max *******
New Zealand does require proof of onward travel, unfortunately. For their most common type of visa, that is.Australia stands pretty much alone in their reasonable approach. Only three countries kind of match this, all near Thailand: Cambodia, not requiring proof of onward travel from citizens of decent countries (though they do require it from Ethiopians, Somalians, etc.), Vietnam, requiring it only for their 15 day visa exemption but not for 30 day visas and up, and Laos, not requiring it under any circumstance (even more lax than Australia which still requires it for their transit visa, which, let's be fair, is nothing but reasonable).
Lawrence *******
@Bart *************
Thank you for the great information. It will help considerably when planning my next trip within SE Asia.Bart **************
@Max *******
came once, asked once.It doesn't matter how often you get asked. It is required, period.
Max ********
@Bart *************
how many times have you been to NZ and how many times have you been asked.Bart **************
@Max *******
they mention on the immigrations page that it is not yet required for your application, but only upon entry. Makes most sense of course: first let them decide if you can come, then book. Not first book and then let them decide if you can even come, like Thailand thinks is logical (:Max ********
@Bart *************
I just made a visitor visa through NZ immigration for a Thai visitor and was not asked for a return air fare. The last time I did it they were given 3 months this time 6 months.
John ********
I had the same problem with my x wife she got home sick and wanted to fly back to Thailand
Rick ********
OPSorry I meant to say 3 months. But does she need to have return flight to BKK booked as well.
Bart **************
@Rick *******
not required. Can book while there.Daniel *****
@Rick *******
no she won't. She could exit to somewhere closer and cheaper like Fiji, Rarotonga, NZ, Bali etc stay a night and then return to Aus.
Joe ******
@Rick *******
no return flight not needed
Paul ******
She can have as many entries as she likes as long as they don’t go past 3 months at a time
Wayne *********
Her entry into Australia on her visa is for 3 months not 30 days your confused obviously and mixing au and Thai requirements.
Wayne *********
You mean she has a 12 month visa not you ?
Rick ********
OP@Wayne ********
yes it's her visa
Michael ********
I cant understand this question ?
GF visiting him in Australia ?
GF visiting him in Australia ?
Ralph *******
@Michael *******
Same. I have no idea. A 12 month visa with 4 30 day visits or something.
Von ******
@Michael *******
seen this question many times 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️Clearly Admins don’t monitor or vette the questions. 😒😒😒😒
Daniel *****
Isn't it usually a 12 month visa with multiple entry 90 days (3 months)? You only need to buy a one way ticket with this visa.
Faisal ********
Tooomy kisss nae saaal ka vista diya..phhaly yee batow.asturlya waaaloo nae jooty many hae...
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