Visa Wizard

The Visa Wizard can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances. The Visa Wizard includes the most common Australian visas, but does not include every visa.

http://www.australia.gov.au/service/visa-wizard

Applications and forms - Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to online and printable applications, information forms and booklets. Includes information on fees and charges, and health and character requirements for visa applications.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm

Business people - visas & immigration information

Overseas business people can apply for a visa to conduct short business visits, establish or manage a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/index.htm

Electronic application status inquiry

Links to the 'query application status' page for the Dept of Immigration and Citizenship ebusiness system, which allows you to check the status of your internet-submitted visa application.

https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/query/query.do?action=eVisa

ETA (Australian Electronic Travel Authority)

An ETA is an electronically stored authority equivalent to a visa. If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a visa or an ETA which allows you to spend up to 3 months in Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/eta-australian-electronic-travel-authority

eVisitor

An eVisitor is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia. An eVisitor is designed for people who are outside Australia and want to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes. You can apply for an eVisitor online and do not need to visit a departmental office. You will not receive a stamp or label in your passport, however you will be provided with a confirmation email for your records.

http://australia.gov.au/service/e-visitor

Online visa applications

List of services provided on the Internet by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Includes eVisas, ETAs, RRVs, Electronic Travel Authority, working holidays, resident return visas and citizenship applications.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/

The character requirement

All non-citizens seeking to enter or stay in Australia must be assessed against the Character Requirement. Department of Immigration and Citizenship page containing information for visa applicants.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/79character.htm

Tourists - visa options

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information for people to visit Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/

Travel documents for entry to Australia

Everyone travelling to Australia must present a valid and approved travel document as evidence of their identity and nationality.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/border-security/travel/documents/

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for Visa Holders

Visa holders, who do not have a label in their passport, can confirm their current visa details.

http://australia.gov.au/service/visa-entitlement-verification-online-VEVO-for-visa-holders