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Planning a trip to Australia? This FAQ provides answers to common questions about Australian visas, from tourist visas to student visas, and offers a quick guide to help you resolve any issues you might encounter during the visa application process.

1. How do I find the right visa to travel to Australia?

Explore visas on the Department of Home Affairs website to find the perfect visa for your trip. The website will guide you through various questions to help you choose the right option. 

If you already know your travel purposes, here are some visa options you can choose from:

1. What's the best visa for a short trip?

Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority) or Subclass 651 (eVisitor) are perfect for tourists or short business trips.

2. Which work visa should I choose?

• • For temporary work, consider Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa).

  • For permanent, Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) is the way to go.

  • If you're going to Australia for training, Subclass 407 (Training Visa) is your best bet.

3. What do I need for a student visa?

• • If you're enrolled in a full-time course, apply for Subclass 500 (Student Visa).

  • If you're a guardian, apply for Subclass 590 (Student Guardian Visa).

4. Can my family come with me?

Yes! Partner Visas (Subclass 820 and 801) and Parent Visas (Subclass 103 and 804) are available.

5. How can I apply for permanent residency?

If you're a skilled worker, Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa) or Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa) might be right for you.

2. How do I apply for my visa?

The documents required for a visa application can vary depending on the visa type and your individual circumstances. Collect more information related to the application process and requirements for every visa type by exploring or searching for the related visa type information on the Department of Home Affairs official website.

3. What additional application information do I need to know before applying for my visa?

Other than supporting documents, everyone who wishes to enter Australia must meet various requirements, including:

1. Health 

2. Character

3. English language

4. Biometric verifications

5. Providing accurate information

6. Australian value

4. What should I do when experiencing errors?

Check out the common issues and error messages before contacting the Department of Home Affairs. This page provides various guides to help you through technical and other common issues.

5. What should I do if I want to fix or update my application data? 

After submitting your application, you can use ImmiAccount to check messages, check your application status, update details or withdraw your application. You can also contact us through this page.

6. How long will my application take to process?

Global visa processing times for all visa and citizenship applications are posted on the Department of Home Affairs website and updated monthly, providing an indicative timeframe for processing applications. Processing times are impacted each month by changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, complex cases, and incomplete applications.

7. How can I check the status of my application or visa?

Log into your ImmiAccount to check the progress of an online application. You can also import a paper application into ImmiAccount to view the progress.

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) is a free online service that gives visa holders, employers and other registered organisations access to visa entitlements and status information 24 hours a day.

8. Are there migration agents who can assist with my application?

Information on finding and using a registered migration agent can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

9. What travel document do I need to enter Australia?

Everyone entering Australia must present a valid and approved travel document as evidence of their identity and nationality. Australian visas are electronically attached to the valid passport used on the visa application.

10. Where can i reach out to get more information about australia visa?

For a more comprehensive guide on  visas and citizenship and contact details, visit the official Department of Home Affairs website.

NOTE:

This FAQ provides answers to many common questions about Australian visas. To find more information, visit the general FAQ list on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. For specific questions, try searching the website by entering a specific visa type followed by "FAQ”. For example, you could search for "tourist visa FAQ" or "student visa FAQ”.