“Dear Steve,

i was leaving in australia for more than 5 years and always paid my phone bill on time. however due to some financial crisis, i had to go back for my home country and not able to pay my closed contract with the provider (amounting to more than $1000).

i had no Permanent Residency visa with Australia and i dont plan to go back there for good (even if i do, it will only be only for a week or so for holiday purposes).

now my question is, would i be sued by the local collector? or would i still be able to apply and be granted for holiday visa?

Thank you,

Daisy”

The Answer

Dear Daisy,

It is doubtful that you will be chased in your home country for a phone bill due in Australia. As modern of a world as we live in, it’s still quite rudimentary when it comes to dealing with international bad debt collection.

You will not have any trouble reentering Australia for a visit.

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