Process and requirements to Apply for Visitor Visa Australia

You can apply for Visitor Visa Australia online and visit the Land of Kangaroos to enjoy its diverse tourist attractions.

Eligibility criteria for Australia Tourist Visa

• A Valid Passport
• The intent to travel to Australia for only tourism, visiting friends or family, or for Business purposes
• Travel insurance is not compulsory but however it is advisable to have one

Required Documents to Apply for Visitor Visa Australia

• Copy of all the utilized pages of the applicant’s Passport and the Passport must have at least 6 months validity while traveling to Australia
• Tourism Purposes – Application Form No. 1419; Business Purposes - Application Form No.1415
• Only in case of Fast Track Application a Fast track Form
• One latest Passport size photo with a white background, 35X45 mm size, 80 to 70% face coverage. Photo with a White T-shirt or Shirt is not accepted by the Australian Embassy.
• A Cover Letter addressed to the High Commission of Australia
• Personal Bank Account statement for the past 6 months that clearly specifies the Telephone number and name of the Bank
• Last 3 months’ Salary Slips
• Past three years’ Income Tax papers
• Itinerary for a day-to-day tour in Australia with confirmation
• Proof of Occupation

Visit for Business Purpose:

• Evidence of employment – NOC/Employment certificate and last 3 months’ pay slips if the applicant is an employee
• Cover Letter on the letterhead of the company, 3 months’ original e-bank statement of the company, evidence of payment of last 3 years’ income tax, partnership deal, company memo, establishment license, or proprietorship is needed if the applicant is the owner of the company/ proprietor
• Sponsorship evidence and or arrangement for personal accommodation through completion of concerned Schengen State national form if the applicant is sponsored
• Evidence of retirement, last 3 months’ pension statements, evidence of the generation of regular income through ownership of business or property if the applicant is retired

Visit for Tourism Purpose:

• Evidence of employment – NOC/Employment certificate and last 3 months’ pay slips if the applicant is an employee
• Cover Letter on the letterhead of the company, 3 months’ original e-bank statement of the company, evidence of payment of last 3 years’ income tax, partnership deal, company memo, establishment license, or proprietorship is needed if the applicant is the owner of the company/ proprietor
• Report Card /Leave Letter offered by the School along with ID Card is needed if the applicant is a student
• Evidence of retirement, last 3 months’ pension statements, evidence of the generation of regular income through ownership of business or property if the applicant is retired
• Sponsorship evidence and or arrangement for personal accommodation through completion of concerned Schengen State national form if the applicant is sponsored
• Marriage Card or Marriage Certificate and Photographs of Marriage/Engagement are needed if the applicant is arriving in Australia for a honeymoon

Changes to submission of Visitor Visa application

The Department of Home Affairs is transitioning progressively towards the delivery of its services and information through fast, clear, and simple digital platforms. This is in conformation with the Digital Transformation Strategy of the Government of Australia.

The majority of the other Australia Visas are already offered only via digital applications including . This also includes Skilled Worker Visas, Partner Visas, and a host of other Provisional Visas. The change has proved to be positive for applicants and the DHA anticipates the same success for Australia Visitor Visa.

The changes have been launched in 2 phases and the first phase commenced in September 2021. The majority of the applicants are already able to and do file applications for Visitor Visa through the Immi Account.

Phase 1: From September 30, 2021, all applicants residing outside of Australia and applying for Subclass 600 Visitor Visa through any stream have to do so online through Immi Account.

Phase 2: From the early months of 2022, all applicants residing in Australia and applying for Subclass 600 Visitor Visa through the Tourist stream have to do so online through Immi Account.

Filing an Australia Visa application online is a highly efficient and preferred way to apply. It has several advantages including:

• Processing times for Visa applications are faster
• Online applications can be filed at any convenient time
• Mobile devices can be used for application
• Documents can be attached online
• Application status can be checked online, errors can be rectified or details can be updated online

Paper applications are now not being accepted valid after these changes. This is except if the applicant has a written notice from the DHA allowing non-digital lodgment of the application.

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