Retirement Visa-taking mum and dad

[richjop]

My parents are coming with us to Adelaide on a retirement Visa and I was wondering whether anyone out there has done the same thing. Any tips for what sort of things they could get involved in would be great, both in their early sixties, sporty and willing to try anything:D (within reason!!!!).

[Guest betty22]

Hi,

Don't know what area you are moving to but our local council lists all clubs and activities for all ages on this website

http://www.onkaparingacity.com/web/page?pg=1173

 

I expect other councils do as well.

Plenty on there for them to try

 

Liz

[Hayshake]

Have your parents applied for their Visa yet as there are quite a number of rules to abide by. One being that at least 50% of their children are Citizens or permanent residents.

If they are planning a retirement Visa there is about a 12year waitng list to get in, but this can be speeded up by buying? a contributory visa for about £30,000 for two.

We have waited for 12 months to get a case officer on a contributory application, but we now have one and hopefully will get a result in the near future.

[richjop]

They have actually gone down the route of a SA sponsored retirement Visa one that means investing lots of $$$$$ for 4 years, the plan is that we will become permie after 2 years and sponsor them 2 years sfter that when their initial bond ends.....they have just had their medicals and will be coming in October (hopefully), its difficult to get in for retirees isn't it:confused:. Someone I know took their parents and they said that they lasted 10 years longer than they would have done in the UK, so as my husband says, there is a downside to everything!!!!!!

[Guest moneypenny]

Congratulations to your Mum and Dad on getting their Retirees Visa. Really how difficult is it to get into Australia? Hubby and I are hoping to go down the same path as your parents, we have an appointment tomorrow at Australia House on one of their Migration Days. How long did it take for them to get the permission to join you in Adelaide.

[Damms]

Hi Richard, Joanne

 

We've been talking to my mum and Dad about this new visa for a while now, trying to persuade them to look into it further, the only thing is my mum has had 5 hip operations:confused:yes 5... she's very mobile and they are both really young at heart (in mid 60's) we are not sure on the medical front if this will be the stumbling block but I wanted to know if you went through an agent for their visa or directly. Any help/advice you can would be really helpful.

 

Really appreciate it.

Thanks

Kimx

[richjop]

Mum and Dad are coming on a Investor Retirement Visa (405). They did use an agent, PM me for the name as I don't want to appear to be advertising. the following link is a good description of what it is

http://www.gomatilda.com/visas/temporary_visas.cfm#Investor%20Retirement%20Visa

Anything you need to know I can ask them.....

[Damms]

Thanks Joanne

 

will look at site and PM you with questions etc

 

Appreciate your help

Kim

[Hayshake]

I wish your parents well. I have just looked up about this Visa on the Immi website, and it is quite restrictive. It seems to be okay to get into Australia if you are under 45, but quite a problem if you are one of the Senior Citizens.

[richjop]

Theyu don't seem to want the old ones do they, need to bring cash to get in!!!!