Australia Visitor Visa
Why visit Australia?
Australia is a land of contrast. There are several tourist attractions in Australia, major cities offer great time like Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is the sixth largest country in the world with diverse range of wild life species. Popular tourist destinations in Australia are Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island, Kimberley, Red Center in Northern Territory, and many more. It has rich oceanic wild life.
Types of Australia Visitor Visa
For temporary entry to Australia you can apply for Tourist Visa and Business Visitor Visa:
- Tourist Visa is for tourism, holidays and recreation and family visit purpose
- Business Visitor Visa is for business visits, government visits, contract visits, and professional exam purpose
Basic requirements and documents for Australia Visitor Visa
- Valid Passport, notarized copies of all pages
- Birth Certificate of the applicant
- Sponsorship Letter or Invitation letter
- You need to show ties to your home country
- A good travel history is an added advantage
- Finance – Bank statements and Investment showing ability to manage living cost
- Financial stability of the host and their visa status
- Employment /Business documents
- Purpose of travel
- Accommodation and Flight bookings (if applicable)
- Income proof, tax payments and property ownership of applicant
- Insurance and photograph 45 x 35 mm white background
These are common requirements and will differ depending upon visitor type and circumstances e.g. like for Business Visit, you need to show evidence of business meeting, sponsorship /official invitation letter by host in Australia. Documents should be a notarized copy of originals. Mostly there is no interview but in some cases embassy may request for medical test.
Processing time for Australia Visitor Visa
4-5 weeks on an average
In Australia the visa is granted generally for 3 months , 6 months or 12 months either single entry or multiple entry.
Australia Visitor Visa Fees
Visa Fees: $ 130 AUD