How to get an Australian visa is the topic of this installment of our guide to emigrating to Australia…
Australia has a universal visa system, which means that all people traveling to Australia (except Australian citizens) require a valid visa to enter the country. Failure to arrange this prior to arrival will result in you being turned away on arrival at the airport and being immediately sent back to the country you flew from.
You can find details of the various types of visas offered by visiting http://www.immi.gov.au, where you can also download an immigration application form. Be sure to read through all of the information and advice provided on the website to ensure that you’re both applying for the right type of visa and are eligible for it.
An immigration application form must be completed by all applicants wishing to emigrate to Australia and it must be sent to an office of the Department of Immigration and Culture (DIAC) with all relevant documentation and the fee.
They aren’t known for their leniency so you should check and double-check both your application form and all accompanying documents before sending it off. Any errors will result in it being automatically rejected, without you having the option to make any slight amendments to it.
How much the application will cost is dependent on which type of visa you’re applying for, but, when also factoring in police checks and copies of medical records, you can expect it to be more than $300. As for time, it normally takes at least 12 months for the processing of a successful application.
You’ll be notified of whether your visa application was successful or not by letter. If you’re refused a visa, you’re notified why and, if applicable, where you can apply for a review of the decision and the time limit for doing so.
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