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Passport and Visa Information

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.

/service/visa-wizard

Apply for an Australian adult passport

Australian passports are issued only to Australian citizens. Passport application forms are available online and from most Australia Post outlets. The Australian Passport Office aims to post out your passport within 10 working days of receiving all required information and documentation. You should allow extra time for Australia Post outlets to forward your application to a passport office. If you are in Australia and need your passport in a hurry, you may qualify to lodge your form directly with a Passport Office. If you are overseas, contact your nearest Australian mission.

http://australia.gov.au/service/apply-for-an-australian-adult-passport

Apply for an Australian child passport

A passport application for a child must be lodged by a parent or other person with a parental responsibility for the child. The person lodging the application must also provide proof of their identity. An Australian citizen under 18 years of age who has never married is regarded as a child.

http://australia.gov.au/service/apply-for-an-australian-child-passport

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

Australian passports

The Passports website from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade allows you to find information on passport services. You can also report a lost or stolen passport.

https://www.passports.gov.au/

Child alert request - passports

A Child Alert Request is a warning to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that there may be circumstances which prevent the issue of an Australian passport or other travel document to a particular person.

http://australia.gov.au/service/passports-child-alert-request

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

Lost or stolen passport – Online reporting

You can report your Australian passport lost or stolen online. This should be done as soon as practicable. To use this service, you must know your passport number. You will be required to confirm your identity, and then asked about the circumstances of the loss. If you wish to replace your passport at this time, you can also complete the appropriate passport application form online.

http://australia.gov.au/service/lost-or-stolen-passport-online-reporting

Movement records

The Freedom of Information Act allows people to apply for access to their international movement records recording arrivals and departures to and from Australia. This page links to the form where you can request access to your own movement records.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/border-security/systems/movement-records.htm

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/

Renew an Australian adult passport

If you are an Australian adult citizen aged 18 years or over and can provide at interview an Australian adult passport which is current or has expired within the last 24 months and shows your current personal details, you can complete an Australian Passport Renewal Application.

http://australia.gov.au/service/renew-an-australian-adult-passport

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

Travel information for dual nationals

Information on dual nationality from the travel site from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Includes information about what is dual nationality, how do people become dual nationals and the implications of dual nationality when travelling overseas,

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/dualnat.html

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

Visas

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade information on obtaining visas for Australians travelling overseas.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/visas/index.html

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