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.

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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

Apply for an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

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/apply-for-an-australian-electronic-travel-authority-eta

Business people - visas & immigration information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to visa and migration information for business people. Links to apply for a visa to conduct short business visits, establish or manage a new or existing business .

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

Electronic application status inquiry

Links to the Sign on page for the Dept of Immigration and citzenship ebusiness system, which alllows you to check the status of your Internet-submitted visa application .

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

Entering australia

Dept of Immigration and Citizenship page providing information on the travel documents needed for entry into Australia and other facilities such as Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/travel-documents/entering-australia.htm

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

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on travel documents required for entry into Australia. Includes general information as well as specific information for Australian citizens, permanent residents, refugee and humanitarian entrants and New Zealand citizens.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/travel-documents/index.htm

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for Visa Holders

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) is a free online facility for visa holders, who do not have a label in their passport, to confirm their current visa details. VEVO is also used by organisations to check the visa status of visa holders applying for work, study, licenses and access to Government services such as Medicare.

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