Types of Australian Visas

Often known as ‘Land Down Under’, Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is also turning into an economic engine and attracting student and business professionals. To work in Australia or study one needs apply for a visa. Australian visas vary depending on the duration and purpose of your visit. Anyone travelling to Australia requires a visa to enter however there is an exception for New Zealanders.

Every year thousands of people apply for Australian visas with purposes ranging from study to a working holiday and even immigration. Three types of visas most commonly applied for are short stay tourist/business visa, long stay tourist visa and the Australian working holiday visa. For each visa, the application process varies, as do the entry requirements. In this write-up we shall discuss the four commonly applied for visas for Australian.


Australian Tourist Visa

If you are planning to visit this land as a tourist you need not spend hours queuing up inside an Australian Consulate or Embassy to get a visa label on your passport. You can get a visa online. In 1999 The Australian Government introduced an electronic visa application system for short stay tourist visas and short stay business visas.

This process usually takes 24 hours to get processed upon which you shall receive a confirmation via email. Since tourist visas are invisible you will be your successful visa application will also be posted to you if required.


Australian Working Holiday Visa

Being one of the most flourishing work destinations in the world, there is a huge demand for Australian working holiday visas. It allows young people aged between 18 to 31 years to work in Australia and travel around the country for 12 months. The Government has made it easier for individuals seeking this type of visa to apply it online using the link below

Australian working holiday visas usually takes 48 hours to get processed but can take more time during rush periods. If you are looking for such a visa you need to be an early mover as there is a cap on the number of visas issued each year under this category. Once issued you have 12 months to enter Australia from the date your visa is issued.


Australian Business Visa

For people travelling to Australia for the purpose of business must apply for an Australian business visa. This will allow you to travel to Australia for the purpose of business for up to 3 months. Business visas are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. The visa allows you multiple entry into the country which means you can re-enter Australia as many times as you want during this 12 month period.

Australian Student Visa

If you intend to study in Australia for more than 3 months, you must apply for an Australian student visa. Any course which last for more than 3 months requires you to have a student visa without which you are not permitted to travel to Australia. You can obtain a visa only when you have fully enrolled in an Australian institution and have received a Confirmation of Enrollment (COE). This will be issued by the Australian institution you will be attending. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received.

Getting Australian visas is relatively smooth and easy affair as long as your purpose or visit and all documents are in proper order.

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