Australia Visa

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Whether youre visiting Australia for tourism, business, job, study, or to see a family member, the type of visa you apply for is determined by the reason of your visit. Many countries passport holders can simply obtain a visa online, while others may need to submit a paper application at an Embassy or Consulate.

The Visitor visa permits you to travel to Australia for leisure or business. It is available to people of any nationality. In most cases, a stay of up to three months is permitted, but in exceptional circumstances, a stay of up to 12 months may be permitted.

What Is an Australian Visa?

An Australian visa is a document that authorises you to visit Australia for a specific amount of time. Unlike most other countries, Australia does not stamp or label your passport with visa stamps or labels. Instead, your visa rights are stored electronically on an internet database, and an immigration officer will check the database to see if you have a visa when you arrive in Australia.

How can I apply for an Australian visa?

Depending on your nationality, you can apply for an Australian visa online or at an Australian Embassy or Consulate:

The eVisitor is obtained through the online service of the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is obtained through the Australian Department of Home Affairs official ETA webpage.
You can apply for an Australian visa online or at an embassy or consulate in person.

New Zealanders and the Australia Visa Policy

Everyone except New Zealanders (who can acquire a visa on arrival) must apply for a visa or authorisation before travelling to Australia. Citizens of New Zealand are not need to apply for a visa to visit, conduct business, study, work, or live in Australia. You are qualified for a Special Category Visa (subclass 444) as a New Zealander, which you can obtain upon arrival.

If you have lived in Australia for five years and meet all other requirements, such as income and health and security checks, you are entitled to apply for permanent residency. However, because the SCV has no maximum time, you can stay in Australia with simply a SCV.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs is in charge of evaluating and deciding on all visa applications.
The length of time it takes to get an Australian visa is determined by the type of visa. Most tourist visa applications are handled in a few weeks to four months on average, although it could take as little as a few days if everything is in order. Long-term visa applications might take anything from a few months to over a year, depending on the visa.
You can normally stay in Australia for up to three months if you are travelling as a tourist or for other short-term purposes: • The validity of an eVisitor and ETA is one year from the date of issuing. You can visit the country as many times as you want during this year, as long as you dont remain for more than three months each time. • For three, six, or twelve months, a Tourist Stream Visa is given. • Depending on your specific circumstances, work, study, and other long-term visas can be given for as little as a few months or as long as five years.
If you are already in Australia and wish to extend your stay, you must apply for a new visa at least two weeks before your existing one expires, unless your present visa has a "No Further Stay" warning. This means that unless you have unusual circumstances, you will not be able to extend or apply for a new visa if you came on a tourist visa (which has a "No Further Stay" clause). If you apply for a different sort of visa, you will be granted a Bridging Visa, which permits you to remain in Australia until the Immigration Authority reaches a decision.
You must ensure that you do not make any mistakes when submitting your visa application online. You may easily correct any errors before submitting your application and paying for the visa. If you dont realise until after youve submitted your application, youll almost certainly have to resubmit it, which means youll have to pay the visa money again. You can apply on Visa-Applications.org for the best chances of a mistake-free application and high chance of approval.

What Is an Australian Visa?

How can I apply for an Australian visa?

New Zealanders and the Australia Visa Policy

Who is in charge of issuing Australian visas?

How long does it take to get an Australian visa?

With an Australian Visa, how long may I stay in Australia?

Is it Possible to Extend an Australian Visa?

What if I make a mistake when filling out my Australian Visa application?