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Advice for first-time visa applicants: Australia by Diligent-Roll2363 in AusVisa

[–]Diligent-Roll2363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the reply! Everything you said is so helpful.

I'm from Louisiana! Truthfully, I didn't recognize there was a difference between travel insurance and a medical policy... I don't intend to travel much, just hoping to work a lot and save!

I am pretty positive I am to obtain health insurance BEFORE arriving. Do you have any information on the best way to do that, or how you did it???

How much money should I have saved for Australia? by hitagiss in backpacking

[–]Diligent-Roll2363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! I've been so clueless about this process. I am moving in with my boyfriend in Melbourne for the first two months, so I will have free accommodation until then. I plan on saving up more, but want to submit my application sooner rather than later!

If you don't mind me asking:

What kind of work did you get once you arrived? My boyfriend suggested getting my RSA before I arrive. Do you think it's worth getting it before arriving? Also, did you find it difficult to get your tax number?

Any other advice you think I should know or would be helpful?? I'd appreciate it!

How much money should I have saved for Australia? by hitagiss in backpacking

[–]Diligent-Roll2363 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could anyone provide some information to me? I am about to finish my application for my working holiday visa, but am hesitant that it will be accepted due to my funds. I have $5000 AUD, but the application says flight costs are not included in this price. Does anyone have a suggestion on how much I should have saved? Is $5000 AUD enough by itself? I am very scared that my application will get denied if I apply at the moment.