Overview
- Visiting Australia
Introduction and help
Australia's temporary entry and visitor programs aim
to help those wanting to enter Australia from overseas.
General visa information
A visa or travel authority is permission or authority
granted by Australia for foreign nationals to travel
to Australia. All travellers, except New Zealand citizens,
must obtain a visa or travel authority before travelling
to Australia. A visa will be a stamp or label in a passport;
a travel authority is an electronic record authorising
travel into Australia.
Visa conditions
All temporary visas are issued with conditions. Some
conditions restrict employment or relate to studies.
All conditions listed on the visa must be observed or
there is a real risk the visa may be cancelled and that
you will be required to leave Australia.
Conditions in Australia
If you plan to come to Australia, you are encouraged
to research topics such as living costs in Australia,
employment conditions (if applicable to your visa category)
and medical insurance.
You will find links to this sort of information on this
website.
Visa costs
There can be visa-related costs associated with your
travel. These must be paid when you apply for your visa
or travel authority. Please note that whatever the outcome
of your application, this charge is non-refundable.
Some visa categories will also require a medical examination,
a character clearance, and/or a certified translation
of some documents.
Specific visas
|
Visa Type
|
Description
|
| Business
people |
For people planning travel to
undertake business
|
| Employer
nomination |
For Australian companies wanting
to recruit staff
|
| Events,
conferences |
Help for organisations planning
events within Australia
|
| Family
visits |
Visas for many travellers
|
| Medical
treatment |
For people planning medical or
hospital treatment
|
| Professional
Development program |
Opportunities for professional/managerial
skills development
|
| Regional
Australia programs |
Opportunities to work outside
the major cities
|
| Staying
permanently |
If you want to remain in Australia
|
| Study |
For students or trainees from
overseas
|
| Tourism |
Visas for many travellers
|
| Transit
passengers |
For those making a short stop-over
in Australia
|
| Sponsored
visitors |
For visitors with a family or
business sponsor
|
| Working
in Australia |
Visa options for those wanting
to work
|
| Working
holiday makers |
Work/travel visas for young visitors
or backpackers
|
