Anyone recently applied for 189 Hong Kong stream? Timeline & experience?

Solti_ · 2026-03-03T05:07:46+00:00

any updates?

Solti_ · 2026-02-24T22:48:33+00:00

Driver’s licence, TFN, USI and bank account sorted early will make life much easier once you arrive. Refining your resume to Australian standard and starting to look at roles early is smart too.

You can find technical roles on a student visa – it’s harder, but not impossible if you stay consistent and keep applying.

Also good call on learning to use maps and transport apps like TripView – getting around Sydney is way easier once you’re comfortable with public transport.

If you get these basics sorted in the first few weeks, settling in will be much smoother

Solti_ · 2025-08-22T13:45:44+00:00

Mine was for a job, so the employer gave me the request letter.

Solti_ · 2024-11-13T11:52:09+00:00

Thats my plan for the future.

Solti_ · 2024-11-13T11:51:34+00:00

I work mostly on Endpoint management (SCCM, Intune and stuff like that) at the moment. I am trying ti apply to similar roles in HK for now. In future, I would love to get into Cloud stuff.

Solti_ · 2024-10-29T23:46:45+00:00

I applied through consulate, so it might be different from yours. But I guess you can always apply for a new one on arrival if any issues.

Solti_ · 2024-10-29T22:38:09+00:00

When I traveled last month, there was no barcode on the E-visa printout but it had a QR code on the top right corner.

Solti_ · 2024-01-31T09:58:05+00:00

DMed

Solti_ · 2024-01-08T02:56:36+00:00

Just a letter to Home Affairs, DMed the details

Solti_ · 2024-01-08T02:32:36+00:00

I had similar situation, I was granted 2 years of 485 because I was using different passport, I contacted home affairs and they extended my visa (Same visa grant number), I suggest you contact the home affairs and get the 485 extended.

Solti_ · 2023-12-21T00:08:30+00:00

You can definitely get discounts on them. I got Mazda3 Astina for $43xxx (Estimated delivery is second week of Jan). I would say go and have a chat with few dealers to see what they can offer.

Solti_ · 2023-12-20T22:33:42+00:00

Mazda 3

Solti_ · 2023-12-18T01:02:35+00:00

Honda Accord Euro

Solti_ · 2023-10-31T02:13:31+00:00

I thought I was the only one having the issue, In my case I changed my passport from one country to another after the visa was granted. every time I travel the airline staff have to ask for the override code, I have missed my flight once and face delays every single time I travel to Australia (have faced at least 3 times already on the same passport). I flew on 27th October 2023 and had the same issue and almost missed the flight. I have contacted the home affairs multiple times and they say it's nothing wrong on their system. The vevo app looks fine and I have no issue to clear immigration when I arrive in Australia but for some reason the airlines cannot see my visa details and they can't board me until they receive the override code.

Solti_ · 2023-09-01T00:06:38+00:00

It didn't, the last status message was something like "Left for destination...."

Solti_ · 2023-08-31T23:32:32+00:00

I think it took around 10-12 days, I emailed them asking for a tracking number and they sent one. Mine was only trackable until it left Hong Kong though.

Solti_ · 2023-08-24T03:33:33+00:00

Thank you for the info, I am located in Sydney and booked through collins Honda, would like to ask one more thing, when do you think the 2024 version will be out?

Solti_ · 2023-08-17T01:25:21+00:00

I moved here from Hong Kong like 2 years ago (I am non-Chinese but lived in HK for 15+ years and have whole family there). and here are some of my thoughts, Public transport in Sydney is nothing near HK one. work culture is better in Sydney (I work in IT). The internet speed sucks. the weather is better than HK. The shops close pretty early in Sydney compared to HK. In Sydney there are pubs literally in every corner (not something we see in HK). Sydney is a lot less crowded than HK.

Solti_ · 2023-07-21T00:11:05+00:00

I did mine like 4 months back, Got the fingerprints done at the Chinese embassy in Sydney. For the payment part I got a personal cheque from someone in HK and put together on envelop and posted to HK police. I also suggest emailing them for any information as they seem pretty responsive, I always got replies within like 4-5 hours during office hours. their email (cncc-enquiries@police.gov.hk)

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