Immigration and Visas - Frequently requested information

If you are looking for information about visiting, working in or migrating to Australia, this page on our site will provide links to links to most frequently requested information.

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Visa Wizard

The Visa Wizard can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances. The Visa Wizard includes the most common Australian visas, but does not include every visa.

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Applications & Forms

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to online and printable applications, information forms and booklets. Includes information on fees and charges, and health and character requirements for visa applications.

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Business People - Visas & Immigration information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to visa and migration information for business people. They can apply for a visa to conduct short business visits, establish or manage a new or existing business or invest in Australia.

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Electronic Application Status Inquiry

Query the status of your Internet-submitted visa application (main applicants only). The online visa enquiry service does not include information relating to Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) applications. For queries regarding the status of an Electronic Travel Authority, please see the ETA website and click on the "Check your ETA" link.

www.ecom.immi.gov.au

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

This site allows you to apply for a short-term visa for travel to Australia. For queries regarding the status of an Electronic Travel Authority, click on the "Check your ETA" link.

www.eta.immi.gov.au

Entering Australia

This page provides information on the travel documents needed for entry into Australia.

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Online Visa Applications

List of services provided on the Internet by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Includes eVisas, ETAs, RRVs, Electronic Travel Authority, working holidays, resident return visas and citizenship applications.

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The Character Requirement

All non-citizens seeking to enter or stay in Australia must be assessed against the Character Requirement. Department of Immigration and Citizenship page containing information for visa applicants.

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Tourists - Visa information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information for people to visit Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes.

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Travel Documents for Entry to Australia

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on travel documents required for entry into Australia. Includes general information as well as specific information for Australian citizens, permanent residents, refugee and humanitarian entrants and New Zealand citizens.

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