Visa
Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you will need a visa to
enter Australia. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival
in the country. All other passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving
home. You can apply for a range of visas, including tourist visas and working
holiday visas, at your nearest Australian Consulate. You can also apply for
certain types of visas online.
There are important things you should know before applying for, or being
granted, an Australian visa. These include applying for the right type of visa,
application requirements, your obligations while in Australia and the importance
of complying with visa conditions.
For more detailed information visit the
Australian Government Department of Immigration and
Citizenship website.
Tourist Visa
A tourist visa is for people visiting Australia for a holiday, sightseeing,
social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other
short-term non-work purposes. There are a number of tourist visas available for
people wishing to visit Australia as a tourist. Visit the Australian Government
Department of Immigration and Citizenship website for eligibility requirements.
ETA (Visitor) (Subclass 976) An electronically stored
authority for short-term visits to Australia of up to three months. Available to
passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who live outside
Australia.
eVisitors (Subclass 651) An electronically stored
authority for visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to
three months. Available to passport holders from the European Union and a number
of other European countries, who live outside Australia.
Tourist visa (Subclass 676) A temporary visa allowing a
stay in Australia of up to three or six or 12 months. Applicants can apply from
both outside and in Australia. Some tourists are eligible to lodge an online
application for an e676 Tourist visa.
Australia’s Customs and Quarantine
Australia's customs laws prevent you from bringing drugs, steroids, weapons,
firearms and protected wildlife into Australia. Some common items such as fresh
or packaged food, fruit, eggs, meat, plants, seeds, skins and feathers are also
prohibited. There is no limit on currency but you will need to declare amounts
over $10000. For more detailed information go to the
Australian Government Customs and
Border Protection website and
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.
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