Australia

The Australia visa you apply for depends on the purpose of your visit – whether it is for tourism, business, work, studying, or to visit a family member. Passport holders of many countries can obtain a visa very easily online, while others may have to submit a paper application at an Embassy or Consulate.

What Is an Australian Visa?

Apart from New Zealanders (who can get a visa on arrival), everyone else has to apply for a visa or authorization before they travel to Australia. For short-term visits, you can get an eVisitor, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), or a visitor visa, depending on your nationality:

On the other hand, for long-term purposes such as studying or working, everyone besides New Zealanders will have to get the relevant visa.

How Can I Get an Australian Visa?

You can get an Australian visa online or through an Australian Embassy/Consulate, depending on your nationality:

You apply for the eVisitor through the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ online service.
You apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) through the official ETA portal of the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
You may apply for an Australian visaeither online or in-person at an Embassy or Consulate.

Do I Need to Submit Original Documents?

You do not need to submit your original documents for an Australian visa. If you are applying online, you have to scan your documents and attach them as electronic files. If you are applying on paper, then you should submit certified copies. This means that you make a copy of your document, send it to someone who can “certify” it for you, and they must write “This is a certified true copy of the original as sighted by me”.

Not everyone can certify your documents, however. It has to be an Australian citizen or a non-Australian who works in one of the “eligible professions”, like doctors, judges, clerks of court, bank officers, police officers, etc.

When Should I Apply For a Visa?

The time when you have to apply for an Australian visa depends on the type of visa you are applying for:

If you are applying for a tourist visa, you should apply at least a month before you plan to travel, but you may think of giving it more time. Even though most applications are resolved in a few weeks, some tourist visa applications have taken more than four months.
If you are applying for an eVisitor or ETA, then you can apply about a week before your trip and you should be fine.
If you are applying for a long-term visa, such as a work visa, you will have to start the process as soon as possible since they can take months to over a year to complete.

Required Documents for an Australian Tourist Visa

The documents you must attach to your Australian tourist visa application include:

Your passport.
A copy of your passport’s identity page.
The Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Form.
A recent picture of yourself.It must have a white background and you must be clearly and fully visible.
Proof you can sustain yourself financially while you are in Australia.You must include your bank statements or a letter from your sponsor claiming they will help cover your finances during your visit.
Proof you have travel health insurance.
Letter from your employer (if applicable).It must state the requested time of leave and when you intend to return.
Letter from your school (if applicable).The letter must prove your enrollment and when you are expected to return.
Letter of Invitation(if applicable). If you have a family member or a friend in Australia who can sponsor you, they must write you a letter of invitation. The letter must include the relation between the two of you, the duration of your stay, whether you will stay with them, and what you intend to do during your visit.
Completed Form 1257and Form 1229, if the applicant is underage and will be in Australia with someone other than their parent/guardian or is travelling alone.
Proof of accommodation in Australia, such as hotel reservations or rental contracts.
Proof of booked flight ticketsand a complete travel itinerary.
Evidence that you will return to your home country before the visa expires.

Additional requirements if applying for a family visitor visa:

All the documents for an Australian visa must be certified copies.

The documents must be in English. If they are not, you must have them translated by a professional translator.

How to Apply for an Australia Visitor Visa?

You can apply for an Australian tourist visa in one of two ways:

To apply online, you have to create an ImmiAccount, which is the official portal handling Australian visa applications.
On paper.To apply on paper, you have to submit your documents to the nearest Australian Embassy.

Applying Online

To submit an online application for the Australian tourist visa, you have to:

Create an ImmiAccount.The ImmiAccount is the official portal of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. It handles all visa applications. You will have to fill in your personal information and then confirm the account via your email.
Select the Tourist Stream Visa, Subclass 600. Once you create an account and log in, you have to select the type of visa you want to apply for, which in this case is the tourist visa.
Complete the online application form.Then, you will be redirected to the online application form for your visa. You have to answer questions such as the reason for your trip, the duration of the trip, your name and birthday, your marital status, and other personal details.
Attach all the required documents.You will have to attach electronic copies of the required documents, such as your passport, travel insurance, proof of finances, etc.
Pay the visa application fee. Once you upload the documents, you have to pay the visa fee either through a debit/credit card or via PayPal.
Wait for the visa to be processed.The Immigration authorities will notify you about the outcome of your visa application.
Get the visa.If your application is successful, you will receive your visa grant number along with information about the duration of your visa. You can print the visa notice and take with you when you travel.

Most people choose to submit their visa application online as it is the most convenient method.

Once you get to Australia, you have to complete an Incoming Passenger Card at the border.

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