If i marry my australian girlfriend while in australia on a holiday visa do i automatically get residency, the only thing is I have a criminal record, will this effect my chances?
2006-10-06 03:06:16 · 9 answers · asked by paddyice69 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
I don't think they can stop you from getting married but it does not automatically guarantee you citizenship. Even being born in Australia these days does not guarantee citizenship if only one of your parents is from Oz. You will have to apply still through the usual process; however, being married to a citizen will give you extra points on the visa process but the criminal record will deduct points. Other points are based on age, income you bring with you, education level, and skills.
2006-10-06 06:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will also do lots of investigating to make sure your relationship is legitimate - you'll be required to show photos of the two of you, any letters/cards exchanged over the years, etc.
This is to prevent people from marrying just to get residency.
As for your criminal record, I would say it depends on what it is you've done, but I have seen on that Border Patrol t.v show people being refused entry into Australia for a holiday for some crimes.
Be honest and upfront, don't try to hide anything because they will find out and you will have blown it!!!!
2006-10-07 22:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can.You need a different type of visa to get married, you can not get married on a holiday visa.I'm going through a similar situation,i want to marry my partner who is American here in the UK.You need permission from the Australian embassy in UK first, as they will interview to see that you have the appropriate papers in order.You need to go on the web and put in....Australian visas,then you will have links to inform you on the rules of marrying.As far as you having a criminal record, well that's going to depends on what ciminal charges you have...i hope this is of help to you...
2006-10-06 03:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 20:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to look into the Law. I know Ireland Changed the Law so that no one with a criminal record can become a citizen. Also even if you marry a Republic citizen you still have to apply to become a citizen
2006-10-06 03:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by silatna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you would need a visa not holiday one though and they do police checks so be honest as they will find out it may not effect your chances. look up about visas on net.it will explain or contact Australian high commission in London good luck.
2006-10-06 03:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by Carol B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can't stay. You need to apply for a visa. The tourist visa is different from a residency visa.
2006-10-06 04:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by rickbrowntravels.com 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it. Australia welcomes criminals, doesn't it?
2006-10-06 03:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yeah,you can stay.why not.its lovely there.i'm sure the government etc will just say its fine.....???
2006-10-06 03:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by bongo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋