I applied for an Australian visa more than a year before my cruise having been told to apply quickly as it could take some time. However it came through very quickly and they give you an entry date of exactly a year after the application is approved.Although I had put dates of travel on the application it is saying I have to enter the country by a certain date and my Viking cruise ship won’t enter Australian waters (Hobart) until three weeks after this date. Will this be a problem because I understand that you don’t actually show your visa to the authorities but show it at the Viking ship? There doesn’t seem an easy way to contact the Australian visa authorities except by dialling Australia direct at £4,21 per minute! Any help gratefully received
