soontobeexpat
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Heya, I know this is meant for Bali but its regarding coming back to Australia. Me and my fiance are wanting to come to Australia, we were going to get married in Indonesia but after speaking with Aus Consulate they have informed us I have to convert to Islam, I thought this rule had gone but apparently it hasnt.
Im not willing to convert to Islam only because I couldnt follow the beliefs properly and I think it would be fairly insulting to his family and village if I didnt ever attend a mosque ceremony in Java etc, he has also agreed with this and is fine with this decision.
Recently I have found out I am pregnant and would be more comfortable being in Australia and having the possibility of moving back to Bali at a later stage.
Anyway, so we are applying for the prospect to Marry visa in australia which should be fine immigration has said because we have evidence of why we cant marry in indo/our relationship is real and stable. Jakarta says 7 months, Bali says 9 months for visa approval.
If anyone has ever applied for this visa do they know if it definaetly takes this time frame or is that the longest it would take?? I spoke to consulate and immigration they both responded with we are not sure because we look at the same info you do on the net.
Im not willing to convert to Islam only because I couldnt follow the beliefs properly and I think it would be fairly insulting to his family and village if I didnt ever attend a mosque ceremony in Java etc, he has also agreed with this and is fine with this decision.
Recently I have found out I am pregnant and would be more comfortable being in Australia and having the possibility of moving back to Bali at a later stage.
Anyway, so we are applying for the prospect to Marry visa in australia which should be fine immigration has said because we have evidence of why we cant marry in indo/our relationship is real and stable. Jakarta says 7 months, Bali says 9 months for visa approval.
If anyone has ever applied for this visa do they know if it definaetly takes this time frame or is that the longest it would take?? I spoke to consulate and immigration they both responded with we are not sure because we look at the same info you do on the net.