How to Obtain an Australian Visa

Obtaining a visa to Australia is very easy if you follow the Australian government's rules. Everyone traveling to Australia is required to show a valid travel document as proof of their personal identity and stated nationality. If you want a visa, you can apply as a worker, immigrant, student, humanitarian or tourist. Most people opt to apply from the government's website, but you can also use a private service to expedite the process. Read on to learn how to obtain an Australian visa.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Access to the Internet

1. Obtain the application of for a visa on line on the immigration of the Australian government website. You can either print out the form and mail it in or you can fill it out on line and then submit it electronically.

2. Determine the status you will claim. You may enter in to Australia as a worker, migrant, tourist, student, employer or humanitarian.

3. Fill out the applicable for your entry categorization. Expect to wait from three months to a year depending on your situation. Tourist visas are usually the least complicated and are expedited.

4. Visit the Australian embassy in Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles to get a visa issued immediately. If you bring your passport and other government issued identification, you will have no problem obtaining your visa.

5. Hire a expediting service to handle your visa expediting. This will cost you money, but you won't have to travel or wait in lines.

Tips & Warnings

• The Australian Embassy on the East coast is located at 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20036-2273. You can call [phone] if you have additional questions. On the West coast, the Australian Consulate General is located at 2049 Century Park East, 19th Floor, Los Angeles, Ca 90067 or call [phone].
• Expect delays if you do not have all the required paperwork filled out properly and complete.

Resources

• Australia's government website for applying for visas