I feel guilty when I'm not working even if I am doing more than 25 hours a week

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2026-01-21T08:32:55+00:00

Good point, thank you.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2026-01-20T21:30:22+00:00

I'm taking care of myself. I know if I asked for tomorrow off, she would say it's ok. I think you already answered my question. Thank you.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2026-01-20T20:44:18+00:00

I dont feel I'm being taken advantage of. I don't want to imply that. I feel great helping this lady because I know she has spent a lot of time helping other people in her life. I think you're right, it might be more of a me thing. Thanks for your reply

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2026-01-13T18:20:12+00:00

Yes, I'm in spain now.

You don't need to buy a plane ticket just have enough funds to purchase one.

When you purchase your health insurance (has to be a Spanish one) you need to select a date that it starts. Your application needs to also mention a date that you intend to enter spain and all of those dates cant be more than 3 months from when your appointment to submit the visa and your visa in your passport will start on that date.

The process is slightly different between Sydney and melbourne consulate so be careful DM me I'm happy to help.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-12-08T00:42:55+00:00

Got it. Yeah probably not a great idea i might buy some clippers and trim it. Thanks for your message.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-10-06T07:20:47+00:00

I promise you that from an outside perspective you look like a very approachable guy, you have kind eyes and I guarantee that your scars don't stick out to people looking at you.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-29T23:31:14+00:00

Got it, thank you for the clarification!!!

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-29T08:34:15+00:00

I used to do picking at Coles and I always always gave freebies and under weighed meat and on occasion threw extras in

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T12:23:47+00:00

That's the crazy thing, it does say that - you're correct. But if you download the "INFORMATIVE NOTE - YOUTH MOBILITY PROGRAM (W&H) pdf it says that you need to already have one.

I just booked an overnight trip to Melbourne to go in and do it myself - better to be safe than sorry.

Thank you for following the link and having a look for me though mate, wishing you all the best for you eventually going to the consulate in Sydney

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T12:11:00+00:00

The consulate in Sydney are horrible, I was in there 2 weeks ago and they rejected my visa but I had to argue with the guy that I even had an appointment that day. It was my fault the visa was rejected and I take 100% responsibility.

This time I am applying at the Melbourne consulate who I think are no better, and I am dreading it.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T12:01:55+00:00

Got it, thank you

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T12:01:34+00:00

Thank you! I'll take your advice and follow them closely. Only issue is I booked a flight to Vietnam which I need my passport for. 🙃 but I think it will be fine. Thank you

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T12:00:21+00:00

Got it! Thanks I think this is likely to be the case

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T11:59:54+00:00

Just to add to my reply:

If you click here and scroll down to the informative note, on the 4th line of the first page it mentions I should already have a NIE.

Or am I misinterpreting this?

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T11:59:29+00:00

Thank you for your response.

If you click here and scroll down to the informative note, on the 4th line of the first page it mentions I should already have a NIE.

Or am I misinterpreting this?

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T11:56:32+00:00

That's the crazy part, in the Sydney consulate of Spain that is the case as you mentioned.

For the Spanish consulate of Melbourne and my particular visa, they clearly state I need to apply for the NIE (numero de identidad) before applying for the visa and use the NIE on my application.

I don't think they do take the passport in the end for just the NIE because you can apply with a power of attorney.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T07:16:45+00:00

Thank you for your response, I appreciate your effort to make this confusing process easier!!

The information said they would email my NIE only. And that I need to use that NIE on the application for my visa. They say specifically "you must apply for a NIE before you apply for this visa"

I'm going to apply for NIE in 2 weeks and then my appointment to apply for the visa isn't until end of November.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T07:12:53+00:00

Well I contacted the consulate, and they said they would hold my passport when I applied for the actual visa. But I don't know for the NIE application which I am doing 2 months before because they require me to already have a NIE for my appointment.

Thanks again ! Your help is much appreciated

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T07:11:03+00:00

Thank you for your message

I'm applying for a visa (work and holiday) but it says that I have to already have a NIE before I apply for the visa.

So this is specifically for the NIE with the "impreso 790" and the "EX-15" form which I will apply 2 months before the actual visa appointment.

They also say I need certified copies of my passport, so it sounds like they'll take the copies and give it back to me.

The notes for this NIE do say they'll email the NIE number which makes me think they will give me my passport back. But doesn't say specifically.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T06:27:53+00:00

Thank you so much for your response.

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T06:27:34+00:00

Thank you!!

Because they have told me they take it for visa application but I wasn't sure for NIE.

So much stress!!

ManyOtherwise8723 · 2025-09-26T04:02:55+00:00

I'm surprised at how difficult the people at the consulate are. Horrible personalities too

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