New Zealand Visitor Visa Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $3,366

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

If you are looking for a long-term visitor visa then the Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa might be the best option if you meet the eligibility criteria. If you have NZD $750,000 to invest in eligible investment areas in New Zealand for 2 years, another NZ $500,000 to live on, and if you can generate annual income of NZ $60,000, you can stay in New Zealand much longer than permitted on a standard Visitor Visa. After the approval if this visa, you will have months to transfer your funds to New Zealand for Investment.

With this visa you can

  • Include your spouse in your visa application.
  • Travel in and out of New Zealand during your stay.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

If your age is at least 66 years and you want to retire and invest in New Zealand, you may apply for a Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 66 years or over

Investment funds: You must have NZ $750,000 or more to invest in New Zealand for 2 years

Source of investment funds: You must have earned or acquired your funds lawfully

Transfer investment funds: You must transfer your investment funds to New Zealand

Maintenance funds: You must have NZ $500,000 or more to live on

Annual income: You must have an annual income of NZ $60,000 or more

Bring spouse: Your spouse must meet the requirements for this visa

Acceptable investments: You must invest NZ$ 750,000 in acceptable investments in New Zealand for a minimum of 2 years

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – Apply for your visa

Complete the paper application form and send it to Immigration New Zealand with your application fee, immigration levy, and the documents listed in the checklist on the form. The following links might be helpful for you:

Step 2 – A decision about your application

If there is anything else you need to do, the Immigration New Zealand will be in touch. If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is approved, you will be issued an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand with legal status.

Step 3 – Approval of your application in principle

If your visa is approved, then you will have 3 months to invest in an acceptable investment in New Zealand.

Step 4 – Grant of Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa

You will need to transfer your investment funds before you are granted your 2-year Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa.

You will need to show proper telegraphic transfer documents that show:

  • you have transferred your investment funds to New Zealand through the banking system and placed them in acceptable investment(s)
  • your funds or assets came from the source you named in your visa application.
  • You will need to transfer your funds within 3 months of your approval in principle.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

  • Completed and signed the application form.
  • Application fee and levies.
  • Valid Passport
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Evidence of my annual income
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable).
  • Appropriate evidence to show that my partnership is genuine and stable (if applicable).
  • Full birth certificate(s).
  • Police certificate(s).
  • Completed medical and chest X-ray certificates, if required.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

The application fee is NZD$ 3,366

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if we decline your application.

A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.

Each person must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35. This is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $3,366

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Visitor Visa German Law Student Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa German Law Student Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $132

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Law students of graduates from Germany can visit New Zealand as unpaid observers with New Zealand law firms. To apply for a German Law Student visitor visa, you’ll need get a recommendation letter or a written offer of a temporary position from an eligible New Zealand law firm. You must be able to demonstrate your financial condition to apply for this visa. Generally, this visa will allow you to be in New Zealand for up to 6 months. If you need to stay longer than 6 months, you may choose to apply for visa extension.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is only for law students or graduates from Germany.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Written offer from Law Firm: You must have a written offer from a New Zealand law firm

Funds or sponsorship: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand or have an acceptable sponsor

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or be sponsored for the cost of your onward travel

Health care: You must agree to pay your own health care costs

Bring family: If you need to bring your partner and dependent children, they must meet the requirements for this visa or they may apply other visa categories.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – Apply for your visa

Complete the paper application form and send it Immigration New Zealand along with your application fee, immigration levy, and the documents listed in the checklist on the form. The following links might be helpful for you:

Step 2 – Decision about your application

After you apply, you just need to wait for a decision from Immigration NZ. If there is anything else you need to do, they will be in touch. If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is approved, Immigration New Zealand will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand legally.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

  • Completed, signed application form.
  • Appropriate fee and levies
  • Two passport-sized colour photographs for everyone included in the application.
  • Passport or travel document* for everyone included in the application.
  • Medical or chest X-ray certificates if required by Section E: Health for everyone included in the application.
  • Evidence of financial support consisting of:
    • a completed Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
    • evidence showing you have sufficient funds in your name to support yourself.
  • Evidence that you have the means to leave
  • New Zealand consisting of:
  • a completed Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
    • pre-purchased travel out of New Zealand, or
    • evidence showing you have sufficient funds in your name to purchase travel out of New Zealand.
  • If your partner and/or dependent children are included in this application:
    • evidence of your relationship with your partner and/or
    • evidence that you are the parent or legal guardian of the children included in this application

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

The application fee is £ 132. This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. You must remember that Immigration New Zealand will not refund application costs if your visa gets refused. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost. Each person must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35. This is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $132

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Visitor Visa Academic Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa Academic Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $167

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Visiting academics coming to New Zealand to accomplish activities of a pedagogical, instructive, professional management or research nature can arrive in New Zealand on a visitor visa, as long as they fulfil visa requirements.

With this visa you can: Work in New Zealand as an academic.

This visa will not permit you to stay longer than 3 months in any calendar year, you’ll need to apply for a work visa if you want to stay longer than 3 months. If you want to take part in work activities that aren’t directly related to educational, teaching, professional management or PhD activities, you’ll need to apply for a work visa.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

If you wish to visit New Zealand as an academic to participate in activities like teaching, educational, professional management or research, you should apply for an Academic Visitor Visa. You must have a letter of invitation from the tertiary education institute you plan to work at.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

  1. Your stay is for three months or less (or multiple short stays amount to three months or less per calendar year)
  2. You are a national of a country where a visa waiver applies
  3. You are well qualified in their field, and are either employed by an overseas academic or research institution, or have wide experience
  4. The nature of your visit meets the pedagogical, educational, professional management or research requirements defined by immigration
  5. You have a letter of invitation from the institution as a Visiting Academic

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1- Apply for your visa

Before you apply, check if you are from a Visa Waiver country.

Complete the paper application form and send it to Immigration New Zealand with your application fee, immigration levy, and the documents listed in the checklist on the form.

Step 2 – Decision about your application

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration NZ will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, Immigration New Zealand will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

All applicants must provide:

  • Completed, signed application form.
  • Appropriate fee and levies
  • Two passport-sized colour photographs for everyone included in the application.
  • Passport or travel document* for everyone included in the application.
  • Medical or chest X-ray certificates if required by Section E: Health for everyone included in the application.
  • Evidence of financial support consisting of:
    • a completed Sponsorship Form For Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
    • evidence showing you have sufficient funds in your name to support yourself.
  • Evidence that you have the means to leave New Zealand consisting of:
    • a completed Sponsorship Form For Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
    • pre-purchased travel out of New Zealand, or
    • evidence showing you have sufficient funds in your name to purchase travel out of New Zealand.
  • If your partner and/or dependent children are included in this application:
    • evidence of your relationship with your partner and/or
    • evidence that you are the parent or legal guardian of the children included in this application

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application cost $ 167

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if your application is refused. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.

Each person must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35. This is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $167

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Visitor Visa Visa Waiver Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa Visa Waiver Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $12

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Citizens of a number of countries do not require to apply for visitor visa to travel to New Zealand. If you have a valid passport and belong to those countries then you are just ready to pack up your bags! There are some criteria which you must follow. You must genuinely intend to visit New Zealand temporarily and you must have enough funds to cover all expenses for the entire tour.

With this visa you can

  • Stay for 3 months — 6 months for visitors from the UK.
  • Arrive in New Zealand without a visa — you must be hold a passport from a visa waiver country to do this.
  • Bring your dependent family member with you, if they meet criteria for visa waiver travel.
  • Visit family and friends, and have a great time in New Zealand as a visitor.
  • Study for a short time.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for citizens and passport holders of selected countries who are eligible to travel to New Zealand without a visa.

How to qualify

Authority to travel: You must have an NZeTA before you plan to travel to New Zealand. You must be traveling to New Zealand with the passport you used to request your NZeTA.

Identity: You must provide identity documents

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to visit New Zealand for a temporary period and intend to leave at the end of your visit.

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of a visa waiver country

Funds: You must have sufficient funds for your stay in New Zealand. You can show at least NZD $1,000 for each month of your stay, or if you’ve already paid for your living, NZD $400 for every month of your stay. Evidence that you have direct access to your funds might be checked when you check-in or arrive in New Zealand.

Onward travel: You must have a ticket out of New Zealand

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – Check the criteria and conditions to travel visa waiver

Checking the full details of NZeTA is very important. You must fulfil all the requirements for your visa waiver travel. If you are not certain that you meet the requirements, apply for a visa before you start your travel.

You must also have:

  • fulfilled with the laws and rules of your visa if you have been to New Zealand before
  • not passed more than 6 months in New Zealand in the 12 months before your visa will expire.

Step 2 – You request an NZeTA

You must hold an NZeTA before you leave for New Zealand.

Allow maximum 72 hours for Immigration to New Zealand to process your NZeTA request. Often it is done within 10 minutes!

Step 3 – Arrange your travel ticket and funds

You must:

  • have air ticket for travel to another country you have the right to enter at the end of your stay in New Zealand
  • depart from New Zealand no later than 3 months after your entry date. If you are a British citizen, you can leave by 6 months.
  • confirm you have sufficient money to cover the cost of your entire trip.

Step 4 – Travel to New Zealand

When you arrive in New Zealand, you must hold an NZeTA.

Airline authority may check your travel document and may also check your ticket for travel out of New Zealand.

On your way to New Zealand, you will be provided an arrival card to complete. Show your completed arrival card along with you travel document when you arrive.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

  • Your Valid Passport
  • Copy of your Air Ticket Booking

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

  • Request your NZeTA before you travel. It will cost NZD $9 on the free iphone/Android app, or NZD $12 if finalized online.
  • You must also clear an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The IVL costs NZD $35 and is paid at the same time as the NZeTA.
  • Passport holders of the United Stated of America do not have to pay any fee or immigration levy for this application.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $12

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Visitor Visa Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $167

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Parents and grandparents can apply for a visa to visit a family in New Zealand. You, as a parent or grandparent, must be visiting your New Zealand citizen or resident children or grandchildren. You can spend a quality time with your children or grandchildren and see New Zealand’s scenery, adventure, culture, and people. With this visa you can stay up to 6 months at a time, with a maximum total stay of 18 months in 36 months.

With this visa you can

  • Visit your children or grandchildren in New Zealand.
  • Travel in and out of New Zealand multiple times.
  • Include your partner in your visa application.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is specially made for parent and grandparent willing to meet children or grandchildren in New Zealand. This visa allows the parent and grandparent to stay up to 6 months at a time.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Applicant’s Eligibility

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet all the visa rules.

Genuine visitor: You must genuinely intend to visit your children or grandchildren in New Zealand. Your children or grandchildren must intend to be in New Zealand when you visit.

Sponsorship: You must be sponsored by your child or grandchild, or their parent

Sponsor’s Eligibility

To be eligible to sponsor you (and your partner), your sponsor must:

  • be a New Zealand citizen or resident
  • be your child or grandchild, or their parent
  • be 18 or over
  • meet our requirements for acceptable sponsors
  • not be sponsoring anyone else.
  • Your sponsor must complete a ‘Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry’, as evidence of their sponsorship.

Acceptable Sponsors: Your sponsor’s immigration status: Your sponsor must be a New Zealand citizen or resident

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1: Apply for your visa

Complete the proper visa application form and send it to Immigration New Zealand with your application fee, immigration levy, and the documents listed in the checklist on the form.

Step 2: A decision about your visa

If you have a medical condition it will take longer to process your visa application and you should apply at least 4 months before you intend to travel to New Zealand.

If there is anything else you need to do, the Immigration New Zealand will be in touch.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

All applicants must provide:

  • Completed, signed visa application form.
  • Two passport-sized colour photographs for each member included in the visa application.
  • Valid Passport or travel document for each member included in the visa application.
  • Medical exam

Evidence of financial support consisting of:

  • a filled-up Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
  • evidence demonstrating you have enough funds in your name to support yourself.

Evidence that you have the means to leave New Zealand consisting of:

  • a filled-up Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
  • pre-purchased travel out of New Zealand, or
  • evidence showing you have enough funds in your name to purchase travel out of New Zealand.

If your spouse and/or dependent children are added in this application:

  • evidence of your relationship with your spouse and/or
  • evidence that you are the parent or legal guardian of the children added in this visa application

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application Fee $ 167

Immigration New Zealand does not refund application fees if your visa is refused. A non-refundable immigration levy is also charged and is included in the cost. Each person must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35. This is included in the fee.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Things to note

  • If you wish to bring dependent kids with you, they will need to apply separately.
  • You can only apply for this visa while you’re outside of New Zealand.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee:

 

NZD $167

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Visitor Visa Group Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa Group Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $100

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Groups visitor visa is for groups travelling to New Zealand for some specific purpose and with the same travel itinerary. The group must have someone who must act as the group leader and take care of the visa and arrival procedures. Normally, this visa allows the group to stay up to 1 month.

With this visa you can just travel to New Zealand as a group.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for groups travelling to New Zealand for specific purpose and with the same travel itinerary.

How to qualify

Purpose of Visit: The group must demonstrate reasonable purpose of travel.

Funds: The group must have sufficient funds to cover all expenses for the entire trip.

Proper Visa Application: The group leader must complete a Group Visa Application, which must include:

  • the names of each group member;
  • identifying details for the group/members, like dates of birth and passport details; and
  • a signed declaration approving that the members of the group intend to travel to New Zealand for the same purpose, on the same day, and for the same length of time.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Before you apply, check if you are from a Visa Waiver country.

As group leader you must complete the ‘Group Visa Application’ form and send this to Immigration New Zealand with an appropriate ‘visitor visa application’ for each group member.

If you are willing to work as a tour guide, you will be required to apply for a work visa for yourself.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

All applicants must provide:

  • Completed and signed Group Visa Application Form (INZ 1021)
  • Appropriate fee and levies
  • Two passport-sized colour photographs for all members included in the application.
  • Passport or travel document for each group member included in the application.
  • Medical or chest X-ray certificates if essential

Evidence of financial support consisting of:

  • a completed Sponsorship Form For Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
  • evidence showing you have enough funds in your name to support yourself.

Evidence that you have the support to leave New Zealand consisting of:

  • a completed Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
  • pre-purchased travel out of New Zealand, or
  • evidence showing you have enough funds in your name to purchase travel out of New Zealand.

If your partner and/or dependent children are included in this application:

  • evidence of your relationship with your partner and/or
  • evidence that you are the parent or legal guardian of the children included in this application

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application fee is $ 100 for each applicant. This is the fee for Immigration New Zealand to process the group visa application. This fee is charged per person included in your  visa application. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.

An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Things to note

  • Your group must arrive and depart New Zealand together.
  • The group leader must complete a ‘Group Visa Application’ and each individual group member will need to complete a ‘Visitor Visa Application’.
  • You may be able to remain longer than 1 month if your trip is longer, for example if you are here on a study tour.
  • When the group arrives in New Zealand, the group leader will need to:
  • show the group visa and each group member’s passport or certificates of identity
  • confirm that the group stays together to complete all the required arrival formalities
  • confirm that the group departs together at the end of their stay.
  • Each group member must complete an appropriate Visitor Visa Application and show they meet the visa criteria.
  • The group leader must submit the individual Visitor Visa Application (INZ 1017) with the Group Visa Application.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee:

 

NZD $100

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Australia Transit Visa Subclass 771

Australia Transit Visa Subclass 771

Application Fee:

 

Free

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Overview

Transit visa subclass 771 is 1 of the very few visas that you could apply before you are immigration cleared and when you arrived in Australia without an entry visa. One can apply for a Transit visa, subclass 771, to depart the airport if your stop-over is more than 8 hours.

This Transit visa is basically for those who is passing through Australia on their way to another destination country, or for those whose outbound flight is suddenly delayed for more than 8 hours.

To be eligible for a Transit visa, you must be holding a complete onward flight to leave Australia for a third country within 8 hours of arriving. A copy of your visa of your destination country might be required while you apply for an Australian transit visa.

You can use your Transit visa subclass 771 to leave the airport or airport transit lounge. You can also use the Transit visa subclass 771 to visit family and friends, or for some sightseeing.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Who is it for

This visa will allow people to be in Australia for up to 72 hours before they must leave Australia. Maritime Crew visa holders can also use this transit visa to enter Australia by air to join a non-military ship.

With this visa, you can

  • enter Australia and stay for no longer than 72 hours before leaving by air or sea
  • enter Australia by air to join the crew of a non-military ship as a Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988) holder

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

How to qualify

To be eligible for transit visa, Subclass 771, you must

  • be outside Australia and have a confirmed booking to travel to another country within 72 hours of arriving in Australia and the correct documents to enter that country
  • if you are joining the crew of a non-military ship, be outside Australia and hold a Maritime Crew visa and the necessary crew documents

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The process

Step 1 – Check if you need a transit visa

Make sure that you apply for transit visa well ahead of your travel. We may need more information from you and time to assess that information. You can check if you are eligible to transit without a visa

Step 2 – Gather your documents

To apply for the transit visa, you must provide

  • Identity documents
  • Other documents
  • Sea crew transit
  • Documents from the shipping agent
  • Copy of visa of your destination country if applicable.

Step 3 – Apply for the visa ​

Step 4 – After you apply

DHA will let you know when we they received your application. Normally you will not get an update on application within the standard processing time.

You can check if DHA need more information from you in ImmiAccount.

You must update as soon as possible if you made a mistake on your application. In that case, you may need to complete Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers (168KB PDF).

Step 5 – Visa outcome

You must be outside Australia when DHA decides your visa application.

DHA will let you know the decision in writing.

If we grant your visa, we will tell you:

  • your visa grant number
  • the date your visa starts
  • your visa conditions, if applicable

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The document needed

  • Form 876 obtained from www.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • fully completed with ONE recent passport-size photograph of each applicant
  • passports Copies
  • Itinerary for your complete journey, which indicates a transit in Australia of 72 hours or less (including return journeys if applicable). Please note that a Transit visa is not appropriate for Tourism or any other purpose other than to take your next available flight out of Australia.
  • If you are joining a vessel as a crew member, the following details are to be supplied by your local or Australian shipping/handling agent
  • If you wish to appoint another person to communicate with us on your behalf, a completed and signed Form 956 or Form 956A

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Government Fees

There is no fee for transit visa application.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Additional information

At the border

Completing an Incoming Passenger Card

All people coming in Australia must fill up an Incoming Passenger Card. Applicant will receive this onboard flight.

Leaving the airport faster

Department of Home Affairs has an automated process that uses facial recognition system and your ePassport. Applicant might be able to leave the airport faster if you use SmartGate.

Application Fee:

 

Free

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Australia eVisitor Visa Subclass 651

Australia Visitor Visa eVisitor Visa Subclass 651

Application Fee:

 

Free

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Overview

The eVisitor visa is a free visa, which allows people to visit Australia for business visitor purposes and stay in Australia for up to 3 months at a time within the 12 month time frame.

An eVisitor visa is issued electronically, which can be retrieved by airlines, travel agents as well as by the Australian border agencies. You cannot be inside Australia while applying for this visa type.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Who is it for

With eVisitor visa, applicants may stay up to 3 months at a time within the 12 month time frame. People with eVisitor visa can travel to Australia for tourism purposes, study, conduct business activities, and visit family & friends.

This visa lasts for 12 months, and applicants can visit as frequently as they like, just as long as each trip does not exceed three months. A separate application must be made for each person.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

How to qualify

You may be eligible for an eVisitor if you:

  • Wish to visit Australia as a tourist or for business purposes
  • are outside Australia
  • are from the eligible countries
  • are free of tuberculosis and spreadable diseases when you enter Australia
  • do not have any criminal record

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The process

Step one: make sure you have everything necessary

If you are eligible for eVisitor visa, you need to make sure that you meet all the other criteria as well. Though, they refer to documents and information you need for a successful file process. This visa application does not require you to provide a massive set of documents. You just need the following things while you apply:

  • Valid passport – you cannot apply for an Australia eVisitor visa if you don’t have a valid passport. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Australia.
  • E-mail address – since the main commutation might be through emails, you must provide an email address that you use on regular basis. .

Step two: Apply for the visa

Provide accurate information and apply online

 Step two: After you apply

Department of Home Affairs will let you know when they have received your application. If you don’t receive an email from DHA within 12 hours of applying, check your application status in ImmiAccount.

Step three: After you apply

DHA will let you know your decision on your visa application in writing. You will be notified the following things:

  • your visa grant number
  • the date your visa starts
  • your visa conditions

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The document needed

  • Your current passport.
  • A copy of your ID Card (front and back).
  • Proof of the reason you are visiting Australia.
  • A travel itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation in Australia, such as a hotel booking or letter from a friend/relative who will host you.
  • Your flight reservation.
  • Proof that your trip is indeed temporary. This can be a letter from your employer or school, stating the date on which you are expected to return. It can also be proof that you have family obligations and dependent family members back home.
  • Your bank statements from the last three months.
  • A list of your travel companions.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Government Fees

Free

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Additional information

This is a temporary visa which will allow you to stay for up to 3 months at a time. DHA will grant it for 12 months. You can enter Australia any time your eVisitor is valid.

The eVisitor is granted with multiple entry facilities. You can travel in or out of Australia as many times as you want.

The eVisitor starts on the date the visa is approved.

You can’t stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa.

If you want to have a further short stay or stay longer for a holiday you might be eligible for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream (apply in Australia).

If you wish to stay longer for specific reasons, you should be able to lodge a new visa that suits your circumstances.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Application Fee:

 

Free

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Australia Electronic Travel Authority – eTA Subclass 601

Australia Permanent Residency Electronic Travel Authority – eTA Subclass 601

Application Fee:

 

AUD $20

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Overview

People who visit Australia will need some sort of entry permission. Some people need to apply for a regular visitor visa while others can only get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).

The ETA is faster and easier to obtain. The application is entirely online, documents requirements are less than other visitor visas, and you will have it within 24 hours. But, it is only available to citizens from selected countries.

Apply for the Electronic Travel Authority and enjoy the privilege of touring to Australia as many times or stay up to three months per visit for up to 1 year.

The Electronic Travel Authority (visa subclass 601) is an electronic travel visa that is connected to an applicant’s current passport and intended only for tourism and business visitor purposes.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Who is it for

Visit Australia as often as you wish in a 1 year period. You can stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.

With this visa you can travel to Australia:

  • as a tourist – for example, to cruise or have a holiday
  • to visit family or friends
  • as a business visitor

With this visa you can study up to 3 months but the main purpose of ETA is visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

How to qualify

In order to get this visa, you must be holding a passport from one of the following countries:

  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong (SAR of China)
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • Republic of San Marino
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • The Netherlands
  • United Kingdom—British Citizen
  • United Kingdom—British National (Overseas)
  • United States
  • Vatican City

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The process

You can apply for your ETA through the official website of the Australian government. You will have to:

  1. Go to the ETA website.
  2. Show your current residence and purpose of visit (tourism or business).
  3. Provide your passport details and personal data.
  4. Pay the ETA application fee.
  5. Give your email address and contact number, so the concerned authority may contact you about the outcome of your application.

If your ETA application is granted, you will get an email along with your visa grant number, the duration of your ETA, and the date from which it starts.

Note: a travel agency or a visa application agency can lodge your ETA application. The ETA application must be lodged online using the ImmiAccount portal.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The document needed

To submit an ETA, you will just need a passport (which must have validity for at least another six months), a national ID Card, and a credit/debit card to pay for the ETA application gov. fee.

If you notice that your application shows “further processing” status, then you will have to submit additional documents.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Government Fees

There is not visa application fees for ETA but there is an online application service charge of AUD 20

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Additional information

If you receive an ETA, you can visit Australia multiple times and stay there a maximum of 3 months per visit. An Australian ETA is valid for 1 year, during which time you can enter Australia as many times as you want and stay for up to three months per trip. If you would like to extend your stay in Australia without departing from the country, you will be required to visit the nearest Australian Immigration Office and appeal for an ETA (Visa 601) extension. You will have to do so at least two weeks before your current ETA visa go expired.

If you are not in Australia and your ETA has expired or is about to expire, you will have to reapply for a new one.

During this time, you can:

  • Travel in Australia as a tourist.
  • Meet family and friends.

Application Fee:

 

AUD $20

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Australia Visitor Visa 600

Australia Visitor Visa 600

Application Fee:

 

AUD $145

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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Overview

A visitor visa is used by foreign nationals who want to visit Australia for short periods of time for recreation, business or any of the reasons below:

  • Tourism
  • Family visit
  • Business activities, for example, attending workshop, conference, meeting or an exploratory business visit
  • To obtain medical treatment or go to a consultation

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Who is it for

Anyone who meets the requirements can apply for Australian visitor visa subclass 600.

If you would like to travel to Australia and your passport is not issued by a country eligible for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) you may be required to obtain a visa to travel to Australia. You may also be required to obtain a visa if you plan to visit Australia for longer than 3 months.

The countries that are eligible for the ETA are:

  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy (and the Vatican City)
  • Japan
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • The Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • Republic of San Marino
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

How to qualify

Meet health requirement

You will be asked questions regarding your health condition in the application form. Some applicants may need to go through medical test in order to complete the visa application process.

You must meet character requirement.

Pay your debts to the Australian government

If you owe the Australian government money, you must have paid it back, or have arranged to pay it back.

Have enough money

You must show evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself while you are in Australia. You need to show evidence of cash in bank. In some cases, asset documents may also play an important role, for example your house, land, etc.

Be a genuine visitor

You must only intend to:

  • stay temporarily in Australia
  • obey any condition and stay period attached to your visa

Best interests of the child

We might not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The process

Application can be submitted both online and paper-based.

Apply Online

If you are applying online, you will need to first create your immiaccount. After login, you will find options to select your visa category to apply.

  • Complete the online application

Provide all information asked in the form

Write your purpose of travel and planned activities in Australia and dates of your travel.

  • Pay the visa fee
  • Upload all relevant documents – Passport, financial documents, employment documents, all your ID documents

Apply Paper-based application

  • You will need to complete Form 1419: Application for a Visitor Visa, submit your completed form to VAC or Australian immigration office (usually, a consulate or embassy), and pay for the application fee.
  • You will be notified the outcome of your visa (whether it was approved or not), the period it is valid for and next steps. You will be requested to provide supporting documentation and make a trip to the closest immigration office for an interview.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

The document needed

To apply for the Australia Visit Visa, applicants must:

  • prove that they have sufficient funds to cover your travel costs including your stay in Australia
  • Fully completed and signed visa application form.
  • A scanned copy of the information page of your valid.
  • A good quality photograph (35X45mm) taken within the last 6 months
  • A copy of the applicant’s most recent monthly bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds.
  • Employment Letter, NOC and leave approval letter
  • A copy of immigration status in Australia such as a resident card, work, or study permit, if you are being invited by someone from Australia.
  • A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the journey. The applicant’s name must be on the booking.
  • A copy of round trip tickets or complete itinerary for the duration of the journey. The applicant’s name must be on travel plan.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Government Fees

The filing fees for this visa is $145 Australian dollars. Please be aware that the cost of the visas change from time to time, so the cost of your visa might change depending on the date you file your application.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Additional information

Australian Visitor visa might be granted for 3, 6 or 12 months. But there are some cases where applicant can get up to 3 years visa validity with multiple entry permit.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia

Application Fee:

 

AUD $145

Processing Time:

 

• 75% of applications: 12 months
• 90% of applications: 18 months

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