A Brief Introduction To Australian Visas

Each year, over 600,000 tourists from the UK visit Australia, including over 4,000 students! If you are one of those looking to travel to the land down under, and you do not have an Australian or New Zealand passport, you will be required to first apply for an Australian visa. The types of Australian visas that will be available to you depend on your reason for travel, as well as the duration of your intended stay. If you want more information on specific eligibility requirements, or help deciding which Australian visa is most suited for you, please speak to a trained expert in processing Australian visas. If you have not yet decided the purpose of your visit to Australia, please read the details below to gain some insight into which Australian visa might be most suitable for you. rnAustralian Visas For Tourists Tourist visas for Australia are known as Electronic Travel Authority, or ETA visas. They are electronically linked to your passport, and can usually be issued within 24 hours. Tourist visas are verified on your passport when you check-in for your flight, and then by Immigration Australia once you land in Australia. Australian tourist visas are available in different varieties, depending on the length of your stay. There are options of 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. Regardless of the length you choose, all Australian visas allow multiple entry, meaning you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you wish. All tourist visas also are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. The length of stay refers to the maximum amount of time you can stay in Australia per visit. rnWorking Holiday Visas For Australia The Australian government encourages people to gain an understanding of Australia, it’s people and their way of life. Travelling to Australia on a working holiday visa can be a great way to see Australia, and to help cover the cost of living while you are there. Applicants from the United States are able to apply for a work & holiday visa. The Australian working holiday visa will allow you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months, travelling and working as you please (up to a maximum of 6 months per employer). Many working-holiday makers also choose to visit Australia again on a second working holiday visa. Please note however that there are further eligibility requirements for the second year. rnBusiness Visas For Australia Australian business visas allow business people to visit Australia for short business trips. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation, business related meetings, seminars, networking or exploratory business trips. Business visas are available in 2 variations. The short stay business visa is valid for 12 months, and will allow you to stay in Australia for up to 3 months per visit. The life of passport business visa also is limited to 3 months per visit, but is valid for the duration of your passport. This option is recommended for frequent business travelers to Australia.