Australian Tourist Visa Guide: Application Process, Requirements & Tips

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Known as the home of the kangaroo, Australia has a lot to offer, from tropical beaches to lush rainforests, attracting tourists from around the globe. Beyond its iconic wildlife and stunning landscapes, visitors can explore vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne, rich with culture, dining, and entertainment. The Australian Tourist Visa allows tourists from around the world to explore its beauty. Here is everything you should know before applying for an Australian Tourist Visa.

Type of Australian Tourist Visa:

   Visa Type

 No. of   Entries

   Validity

   Stay

  Fees

  Application     Process

Visitor Visa (subclass 600) Tourist Stream

 Multiple

 Up to 12   months

 3, 6, or 12  months

 ₹10,900

 Online

On dese-Visitor (subclass 651)

 Multiple

 12 months

 3 months per visit

 0

 Online

 ETA (subclass 601)

 Multiple

 12 months

 3 months per visit

 ₹1,100

 Online

Required Documents for Australian Tourist Visa:

Must-Have:

1. Valid Passport: Must be valid for a minimum of six months after the desired stay.

2. Online Visa Application Form: Correctly completed

3. Passport photos: Current and compliant with requirements.

4. Financial Proof: Pay stubs, bank statements, and other documents demonstrating adequate finances.

5. Travel itinerary: a comprehensive schedule that includes lodging and flights, if desired.

6. Proof of Employment or Study: Pay stubs, a letter, or documentation of enrolment or leave approval.

7. Ties to India: Records demonstrating compelling motives for going back (family, employment, property).

Perhaps Need:

1. Invitation Letter

2. Travel Insurance

3. Character Documents

4. Health Exam

 Application Process for Australian Tourist Visa (Subclass 600):

1.  Check Your Eligibility

2.  Create an Immi Account

3. Complete the Online Application

4. Gather Supporting Documents

5. Attach Supporting Documents

6. Pay the Visa Application Charge

7. Submit Your Application

8. Track Your Application

Note: e-Visitor (subclass 651) and ETA (subclass 601): These are electronic travel authorizations and have a simpler application process.

Common Reasons for Delay or Rejection of Australia Tourist Visa Application

 

      Reason

         Description

    Inappropriate Application

    Wrong information in the form.

    Insufficient Finances

    Not proving enough money for the trip.

    Doubtful Travel Intentions

    Suspected motives other than tourism.

    Weak Ties to Home Country

    No strong reasons to return after the visit.

    Lacking Insurance

    Not having adequate travel/health insurance.

    Prior Visa Issues

    Past violations or visa refusals.

    Character/Criminal Concerns

    Criminal history or doubts about character.

    Health Problems

    Not meeting visa health standards.

    Bad/Fake Documents

    Unclear or false documentation.

    Unresponsiveness

    Not replying to requests for more info.

    High-Risk Nationality

    Stricter checks for certain countries.

 

  • 5-6 Days
  • Tourist Visa
  • ₹ 10,900.00 *
  • • Validity: Up to 12 Months
  • • Entries: Single, Double, or Multiple
  • • Fees: Rs.10,900
  • 5-6 Days
  • ₹10900*

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FAQs for Australian Tourist Visa Guide: Application Process, Requirements & Tips

To get a tourist visa you need to hold a valid Indian passport with 6 months or more of validity remaining. A photo id such as a PAN card or a voter id as provided by the Indian government, a proof of your financial standing, your flight return tickets, voucher confirming your hotel stay during your tenure, among other related documents. In case you are staying with a friend, then an official letter of invite from them establishing your residence in the duration of your travel.

Tourist visa is granted for 180 days, granting multiple entries, a transit visa allows single entry and is typically valid for 15 days. Business visa can be granted for a maximum of 5 years, making your eligible for multiple entries. An employment visa is usually for a maximum of 2 years or until your employment contract ends. This too is a multiple entry visa. A student visa is granted for 5 years or till the duration of your course, whichever is less. This entitles you to 3 entries per academic year.

In order to check your visa status online you need to go into the enquiry tab of the consulate website of the country you plan to travel to. There you may be required to enter your application id and the passport number. And in case you have submitted your visa forms through an agent website you need to enter your date of birth and your passport number there, and you will get an update on its status.

When filling up your visa application form you need to establish your purpose of visit, whether it is casually for travel or for business or studies. All travel-related visas qualify as tourist visas which is granted to an individual visiting the country with the sole intention of travelling. To enter the United States, you need to first get a visa which could either be a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant one for permanent residence.

Visa on Arrival is an authorization document provided by the consulate or immigration department of the country you are travelling to only after you have arrived at the destination. This saves you the hassle of going through a lengthy visa application form submission process. In a visa-on-arrival too you need to keep all necessary identification documents handy along with photographs so that the immigration desk can quickly put it together and hand you over your visa-on-arrival. Without the necessary id proofs you shall not be entitled to a visa-on-arrival.

Typically an e-visa takes 72 hours for processing, and in case more documents are required on your visa you will be intimated of the same within 48 hours and you need to comply in the next 72 hours. In case you take any longer than that, your visa application will be deemed cancelled. For a visa within Asia, you can expect it processed in 5 working days, but for a US visa you will have to wait for 3 to 5 weeks for your visa application to be processed. After processing, you can expect a positive response to your application and the consulate will deliver the document in two working days. Generally, it takes about 5 working days for you to receive your passport once your visa interview is a success. But for a US visa this could be about 10 days. A UK visa, on the other hand, is normally processed within 15 days. Though you are advised to apply about a month prior to your date of travel. You can always track your e-visa application status online.

Yes, there is a visa processing fee charged by the government of the country you are planning to travel to. The sum varies from one country to the next. This processing fee applies to both regular and e-visas. Now, if you plan to get your visa done through an agent, the agent will charge his commission over and above the pre-fixed processing fee that applies in addition to taxes among others.

Yes, you do by all means for every international trip you make. Even if you are a passport holder, the absence of a visa to your destination country may not even qualify you to board a flight, far less get to your destination. You need to have a valid visa to travel to any foreign destination.

A Visa is an official certificate of endorsement on your passport giving you the permission to enter, stay and leave a particular country, whether permanently or for a specific period of time. A visa is issued to you by the immigration authorities of the country you intend to travel to after verifying your credentials, the accuracy of your submitted visa form and other necessary documents. Many countries such as UK and USA among others grant you visa only after an in-person interview with the immigration officers. Of all kinds of visas, tourist visas are less hassle and always easy to gain. Where no physical interview is required a visa is even sent to you electronically. Although, the visa is a grant to entry, your actual entry into a foreign country is only subject to approval from the immigration officer at the point of entry.

For any international ticket booked, Nitsa Holidays will assist you with the visa application process, by helping you fill up the form, apprising you of the support documents, checking the accuracy of the documents before sending it ahead to the consulate of the country you wish to travel to. It will intimate you of the interview date, if there is one involved, and give you an update of the visa processing status until to finally receive the visa.

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