Australia Tourist Visa or Australia Visitor Visa is a category of non-immigrant Visa. It authorizes overseas nationals to arrive and stay in Australia for a short period. You will require an Australia Visa to enter the nation unless you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand. The latter can apply for VOA - Visa on Arrival.
Nationals of 45 ETA or E-Visitor eligible nations can complete the Australia Visa application online for Business stays or Short tourism purposes. Rest other nationals can file Australia Visitor Visa applications for similar work and longer stays.
All other nationals irrespective of age are required to apply for the visa before departure from their native nation. There are various streams of Australia Tourist Visas and Working Holiday Visas that can be applied for at the nearest Consulate or Embassy of Australia. Applications for some Australia Visas can also be filed through the website of the Department of Home Affairs.
Multiple categories of Australia Tourist Visa are available. The category of the Visa depends on your purpose of visit, passport, and duration of the stay. Applicants are also required to fulfill specific medical and financial requirements. They must be overseas while filing applications and have health insurance coverage for their stay duration in Australia.
The eligible applicants are required to fulfill the Australia Visitor Visa requirements before applying. It chiefly requires having a Passport with a minimum of 3 months of validity after arrival in Australia. Extra supporting documents can be needed based on the Visa type.
ETA Visa permits overseas citizens to arrive in Australia multiple times for 1 year and stay for 3 months for every visit. It is offered to Passport holders from various nations and regions residing overseas.
E-Visitor Visa permits overseas citizens to arrive in Australia multiple times for 1 year and stay for 3 months for every visit. This can be for purposes of business or tourism. It is offered to Passport holders of several nations in Europe and is not extendable.
Subclass 600 Australia Visitor Visa allows overseas citizens to arrive in Australia for purposes of business or tourism. It is offered to citizens of all nations. Usually, the Visa authorizes a stay for 3 months in Australia. However, 12 months' authorization can also be approved in specific situations. Applicants are required to make payment of Visa fees for filing their application.
Australia Subclass 600 Visa has multiple sub-categories based on the nationality and purpose of stay of the applicant. The Australia Tourist Visa can authorize a stay of 12, 6, or 3 months for multiple or single entries. This is determined by the DHA on a case-by-case basis.
Indians who wish to apply for an Australia Visitor Visa from India for purposes of tourism purposes have to apply for a Subclass 600 Visa. It permits them to arrive in Australia for purposes of tourism or business. Tourism is inclusive of sightseeing, holidays, recreation, and visiting family and friends in Australia. Tourist Visa does not authorize working for any business or selling goods/services in Australia.
Australia Visitor Visa will not be valid if the purpose of the visit to Australia is paid employment or undertaking a training course or studies is the chief reason during the visit.
You have to fulfill the following criteria to obtain the Subclass 600 Australia Visitor Visa:
Indians who wish to apply for Australia Visitor Visa from India can demonstrate that they plan to genuinely arrive in Australia only for a temporary period by providing the following:
Applicants for the Australia Visitor Visa have to provide the following documents:
Application Form 1419 for Visitor Visa: Tourist Visitor Stream
You have to offer a statutory declaration of financial support from a relative and their financial ability to do so. This is if your friend or relative in Australia is funding your visit. The evidence can be bank statements, tax documents, an invitation letter, etc. Even if any other individual in Australia is financing your trip, you must offer evidence of your finances. This is a vital factor that will be considered while deciding if your grounds will ensure your return to India.
Children, less than 18 years of age have to provide a notarized NOC - No Objection Certificate from the parent not accompanying them. They must also provide their parents’ passport copies. The NOC will authorize their trip to Australia. In this case, Form 1229 has to be filed. If children are traveling or staying with individuals who are not related to them, then nationality, date of birth, and the full name of such individuals have to be provided. A statement of support has to be signed by this individual who will take responsibility for the child in Australia. In this case, Form 1257 has to be filed.
Note: Applicants have to offer notarized copies of the documents. They must not file any original documents till the time these have been categorically asked for.
The process of applying for Australia Visitor Visa Subclass 600 is organized and simple.
Indians who wish to apply for Australia Visitor Visa from India can do so offline as well as online. It is better to opt for the online application process. Online Visa applications can be filed by first creating an Immi-Account and then filing the application.
You can visit the Australia Visa Application Centre to apply offline. Your original documents will be returned to you at the counter itself if you apply for VAC. You will have to offer copies that will be on the spot witnessed by the VAC. The office can take around 15 working days to process your application. The processing can require more time if the application requires a medical examination.
It is essential to ensure that any errors are not committed during the application process or fake documents are not filed. It can result in the rejection of your Visa application.
Nationwide Visas can assist you in filing an error-free and fully compliant Australia Visitor Visa application. Just fill out our simple online form and our representative will contact you soon for an immigration consultation.
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