Negosentro.com | Checklist Before Visiting Australian Immigration For Visa | If you want to travel to Australia you must apply for an Australian Visa before you leave your country. The only exceptions are New Zealand citizens who are allowed to apply for a visa upon arriving in Australia.
There are many types of Visas available in Australia. The most common types are the Tourist Visa, Work and Holiday Visa, and Student Visa. Other types of Australian visas such as Skilled Visa, Visa Sponsor, and Graduate Visas are less common because their requirements are more specific. The type of visa you get will depend on the type of visit you want to make.
In this article, you will learn about the most common types of visas and the relevant documents for each.
Remember that all visa applications are made online and you will require a third party, a travel agent such as Australian Migration Agency Melbourne or your contracted visa application center to complete the online application on your behalf.
Tourist Visa
This is the type of visa you apply for if you want to visit Australia for business or tourism purposes. There are three types of tourist visas:
eVisitor (651) which is free and only available for several countries in Europe, Visitor visa(600), and Electronic Travel Authority visa (601). The type of tourist visa you apply will depend on the price, your passport purpose, and the length of your visit.
- Important Information
- No minimum level of English required under this category
- Under no circumstance can you work with this visa.
- Documents
- Original passport valid for at least six months
- 2 recent passport size photos
- Letter explaining your travel plan
- Hotel reservations
- Return flight ticket
- Proof to show that your visit is temporary
- Proof that will return home i.e proof that you are a student in your home country or have a job to come back to.
- Proof that you can support yourself financially throughout your stay.
- An invitation letter from a friend or relative in Australia. This letter should state your relationship, purpose, and length of your visit as well as your accommodation details for Australian Immigration.
Student Visa(500)
If you want to study and work in Australia, this is the best option for you. For you to be eligible for an Australian student visa, you must enroll in a course that will last for at least two and a half months. The visa covers the study period plus an additional vacation time depending on the duration of your study.
- Important Information
- Price is $620 AUD
- No age limit
- You can travel with your spouse
- Some requirements will depend on your nationality. Make sure you study each case in detail to understand where you fall
- No minimum level of English required
- You can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the time of your study and a maximum of 40 hours per week in the period of your vacation.
- Documents
- Original passport valid for at least six months
- Confirmation of Enrollment(CoE)
- Health check-up
- Health Insurance(Overseas Students Health Cover)
- Proof that you have the financial capacity to cater for your education and your living expenses
- Penal clearance
- 4 recent passport size photos
- Credit or Debit card
Work and Holiday Visa(417)
With a Work and Holiday visa, you get a residence permit for at least 12 months in Australia.
- Important Information
- Price is $ 485 AUD
- This option is not available for all nations
- Age is 18-30 years except for Canada, France, and Ireland which extend to 35 years
- You must have an official English degree which is equal to a B2(not applicable to English speaking nations)
- Must be financially capable of covering your stay in Australia
- You cannot be accompanied by your spouse nor your children
- Online or postal application is opened on July 1st every year. The mode of application will depend on your nationality.
- Valid for 1 year but expandable to 3 years depending on various factors.
- Documents
- Valid passport (for Australian Immigration Visa)
- Proof of funds I.e an original copy of your bank statement (at least $5000 AUD)
- Proof of good health
- A return ticket or proof that you can afford one
- 2 recent passport size photos with your name printed at the back of the photos
- Medical Health certificate
- An original copy of your Birth Certificate showing the names of both your parents
- Relevant police certificates
Conclusion
Australia is home to so many beautiful sceneries, quality educational and medical institutions, and has numerous job opportunities. Whatever your reason for travel is, there is always a Visa option for you.
Because the country is free from certain pests and diseases, it’s the government has put in place very strict quarantine laws. Ensure that you understand the quarantine laws of Australia before you travel. Make sure you declare the items that need to be declared before you enter the country. If you are not sure about an item, declare it anyway to be safe. Also, note that the quarantine laws vary from state to state and from territory to another in Australia. Ensure that you understand what needs to be declared as you move from state to state and from territory to another.
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