Well, hope you have enough money to convince them you are not going to jump plane.

As explained many times, they are more of looking for good reasons why your wouldn't jump plane. A secure job is probably the best reason.

They are very tourist friendly. Just not plane jumpers friendly.

Problem with Malaysians is, too many plane jumpers, they have problem telling them apart from real tourists.

This post has been edited by limeuu: Aug 12 2024, 12:42 PM

If the statistics hold up, a quarter of applicants will still be thankful they get their visa quickly with just AUD20.so please don't give them ideas....

Fyi, it's like this, even worse, since forever, for the US and Canada visas.

Aiyo, give false hope....

Before covid, hardly anyone get called for further documents lah.

But after reopening in early 2022, the screening kicks in.

600 visa vs 601 visa.

Google them.

Small amount personal use item no problem

Don't bring any food if you can. Otherwise declare all, let them decide which are ok.

Actually, Australia is "supplement" heaven, why bring any? Just buy them there. People actually buy in bulk to bring home.

Packed roasted peanuts is ok, just declare. If they disallow, just bin them. But they have always let it through for me.

Simple answer: don't drive into CBD of any major Oz city. The parking will bleed you.

Even just 5 years ago it wasn't that bad. Since Covid reopening, inflation has skyrocketed and these parking areas took the opportunity to suck more blood.

However, public transport isn't cheap either. So if you are a group of 4 or 5, it may still work out viable driving and parking.

Nothing is cheap in Australia.

"4 days later, I was refused. The letter said that they are not convinced that I have sufficient incentives to return to Malaysia at the end of my trip."

Note that statement.

They did NOT say they think you cannot afford your trip. It's not a money question.

They obliquely said they think you are a jump plane risk.

What do you think they want from you? Probably only one document you submitted they are interested in. Proof you have a stable job and life in Malaysia. Your employer letter.

Actually, just need your employer to certify you are gainfully employed.

For self employed, some evidences that you are running a business, maybe the latest LHDN returns and business registration.

For the young retired, then maybe funds. For the old required, they normally will approve. Unless you are very old, then sometimes they want more injury, even a medical examination.

no. You can enter at the last day of visa validity, and stay up to 3 months.

As is stated many times in this thread, all they want to know is, whether you are a jump plane risk.

So they want to know 2 basic things, and maybe one extra.

1) Why do you want to go to Australia.

2) Do you have a good reason to leave after, and return to your country of residence.

3) Do you have enough funding (own money or a sponsor) for the visit.

No need to show them your entire wealth, really!!

BTW, no need plane tickets, in fact they advice you NOT to make any bookings before getting your visa. All plane jumpers have flight tickets, including return. Says nothing.

This post has been edited by limeuu: Feb 9 2025, 06:12 PM

plane jumpers would have jumped long before the end of the visa, at first entry.