World of Embassy

Switchboard:
(02) 6264 1111

General facsimile:
(02) 6264 4466

Visa Information
A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to travel to, enter, transit or remain in a particular country. A visa does not guarantee entry, that decision remains the right of the immigration officials of the country concerned. The immigration laws of most countries do not have provision for appeal. Some countries ask visitors to present return tickets and evidence of funds sufficient to cover the intended stay. Others have compulsory currency exchange regulations on entry. Some refuse entry to visitors who do not comply with requirements regarding general appearance and clothing, or visitors who are HIV positive.

Visas for Australians Travelling Overseas
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue visas for overseas travel and cannot provide definitive information on visas. Only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their visa requirements.

Australians should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country they intend to visit well in advance of travel. Australians are advised to ensure that they obtain all appropriate visas, including transit visas where these are required, prior to their departure from Australia. Australians should ensure they provide all required information when applying for visas.

Student Visa

Applications for some Australian visas can be made using a computer with an Internet connection.

To submit an online application for a visa, you must hold a valid passport. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months.

This service is in addition to making applications by mail or in person at a departmental office in Australia or an Australian Government office overseas.

For some online student visa applications in Australia, you can now pay your visa application charge either online by credit card or by BPAY® from your Australian savings, cheque or credit card account. If you choose to pay by BPAY, contact your Australian bank, building society or credit union to set up telephone or Internet banking before you apply.

If you are under 18 years of age you will need your parents’ consent to be granted an Australian student visa. Download and complete the following forms:

Business

Applications for some Australian visas can be made using a computer with an Internet connection.

To submit an online application for a visa, clients must hold a valid passport. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months.

Please note: you cannot apply via the Internet if you are being nominated by an Overseas business to work in Australia, or if you are applying as a Service Seller or an Independent Executive.

If you apply on or after 1 January 2004 for a visa where you are seeking to work for a company operating in Australia, or under a Labour Agreement, or under a Regional Headquarters agreement, or under an Invest Australia Supported Skills agreement, you must submit the application via the Internet or in written form to a departmental office in Australia: you do not need to be in Australia to submit your application: you cannot submit your application to an Australian overseas mission.