Chris.k Posted February 1, 2011 at 08:10 AM Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 at 08:10 AM I'm planning to study at a private language school in Harbin, Bincai Chinese College. They are apparently able to provide the documents necessary to get an F visa, but in response to an email from me they said I should get an L visa myself, and then convert it once I was there. Will that be possible? Would it be better to try and get the forms to apply for an F visa while I'm still in Australia? And lastly, if I do go with an L visa to start with, am I actually allowed to attend classes while on an L visa? If it's relevant, I intend to study for at least 3 months. Sorry to be one of those people who signs up to ask a question, but any help would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted February 1, 2011 at 09:26 AM Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 at 09:26 AM They know what the local PSB will do better than us, and short term study on an L or F visa is normal. Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanglu Posted February 1, 2011 at 09:38 AM Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 at 09:38 AM am I actually allowed to attend classes while on an L visa? Yes. I'm pretty sure I (and others) have answered this before. I intend to study for at least 3 months You can probably get a 90 day L visa without any documentation from the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.k Posted February 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM Thanks, Roddy and fanglu. I'll try to remember to post about how it works out, for future reference. 多谢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.k Posted February 8, 2011 at 06:42 AM Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 at 06:42 AM Just to give an update, I applied for a tourist visa today in Brisbane. The process was very smooth: the (very polite and helpful) security guard had a look over my application forms to check it was all in order while I waited, it took about 20 minutes for my number to be called, then the person at the counter had a brief look over my forms, and told me to come back and collect my visa on Thursday. I didn't need flight information, hotel bookings or a detailed itinerary (I rang up and asked about that beforehand). Definitely not the terrifying bureaucratic ordeal I was afraid it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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