So how to go about the practical stuff? Do I need a visa? Which visa do I need? Australia Travel Visa? Australia Electronic Visa? What if I want a work visa in Australia? How and where do I apply for it? All good questions. Here is some Australia visa information, and links to where to apply for Australia working visa, visitor visa for Australia, Australia ETA visa, and where to get information about Australian customs.
Australia Electronic Visa and Visitor Visa Australia All visitors to Australia need a visa. You can download application forms from the website of the DIMIA (Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs). New Zealanders are the only nationality who don’t need to apply for a visa - they get a “special category” visa on arrival. Citizens of the USA, Canada and most of European countries can get an Electronic Travel Authority for the first 30 days in the country. If you want to stay longer or are from a country that is not covered by ETA, you will have to apply for a Tourist Visa - Australia Travel Visa. Visitors are allowed to stay in Australia for a maximum of a year, and that’s including extensions.
If you find it all overwhelming, there are visa agencies that will help you with the whole process. It does cost money but it's worth it - it doesn't only save you the time and headache with all the paperwork, but they also make sure that you don't miss anything important that can lead to a refusal of your visa. One example is this Australia Visa website.
Australian Customs and Quarantine Before you pack your bags, make sure you read the information from Australian Customs Service carefully. Australians have avoided Mad Cow disease and many others by taking quarantine very seriously and the fines if failing to declare quarantine items are hefty – read more on the website of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.
Working Holiday Visa Australia Many people wonder about work visa in Australia. If you are between 18 and 30, and from Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, the UK or Japan, you are allowed to apply for a Working Holiday Visa, which means during your 12-months stay you are allowed to work – but only casually which means max three months before you have to change employer.
Translate this Australia Visa Requirements page to your own language!
NOTE: This website is written in British English, which is the English we use in Australia. You will find words like "traveller", "harbour" and "realise", and they are all correct in the language used in Australia.
