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Type of Travel
Business (ETA) Visa
Tourist (ETA) Visa
Tourist (Non-ETA) Visa
Transit Visa
Direct Airside Transit Visa
Journalism Visa
Diplomat/Official Visa

Our Services Fees
Tourist ETA $39.00
Business ETA $50.00
ETA Rush $99.00
Long stay visa Regular $50.00
Long stay visa Rush $99.00
Emergency $122.00

Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $80.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00

Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00

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  Australia Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Business (ETA) VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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1 A visa is required for travel to Australia. For business visits up to 3 months, the traveler must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This type of Australian visa application can be submitted on-line.
2 Passport Requirements: For travel to Australia, the passenger must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps.
3 Special Instructions: Citizens of select countries may obtain an Australian visa electronically. This type of Australia visa is called an ETA. Please click here to see ETA eligible citizens.

Note: Electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) information is stored electronically. The traveler will not receive any document in the mail or physical materials from Travisa. This type of Australian visa is issued and sent electronically (via email).
4 Complete the on-line ETA Request
Australia Visa Validity: An electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) is generally valid for one year from the date of issue and allows multiple entries with a stay of up to 90 days per visit to Australia.
- Upon request and for a fee of $100.00 paid directly to the Australian Authority, a business long ETA can be issued. This type of Australia visa (ETA business long visa) is valid for the life of the passport and allows multiple entries into Australia with a stay of up to 90 days per visit.
Australian Visa Processing Time: Australian ETA visa applications are usually processed in 48 hours. Rush service is be available for additional fees.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tourist (ETA) VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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1 A visa is required for travel to Australia. For tourist visits up to 3 months, the traveler must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This type of Australian visa application can be submitted on-line.
2 Passport Requirements: For travel to Australia, the passenger must carry an original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for stamps.
3 Special Instructions: Citizens of select countries may obtain an Australian visa electronically. This type of Australia visa is called an ETA. Please click here to see ETA eligible citizens.

Note: Electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) information is stored electronically. The traveler will not receive any document in the mail or physical materials from Travisa. This type of Australian visa is issued and sent electronically (via email).
4 Complete the on-line ETA Request
Australia Visa Validity: An electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) is generally valid for one year from the date of issue and allows multiple entries with a stay of up to 90 days per visit to Australia.
Australian Visa Processing Time: Electronic Australia visas (ETA visas) are usually processed in 48 hours. Rush service is be available for additional fees.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tourist (Non-ETA) VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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1 A Tourist (non-ETA) Australia visa application is for travelers who intend to stay in Australia for a period longer than 90 days as a tourist.
2 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for the Australian visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Australian visa stamps.
3 Australian Visa Application Form: One Australian visa application form per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Signature must be original on each Australia visa application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
4 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable.
5 Medical Requirements: International health insurance is recommended.
6 Financial Requirements: Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Australia such as pay stubs, traveler's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
7 Other Requirements: A letter from the applicant's employer/school (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that leave of absence has been granted and that the applicant will be returning to his/her current job.

A letter of intent addressed to the Australian Embassy outlining the applicant's purpose of travel, the length of intended stay, name of places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information in Australia in support of the Australia visa application.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Click here for Australia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Australia Visa Validity: Australian visas are usually valid for up to five months based on the consulate's discretion.
Australian Visa Processing Time: Australia visa applications are usually processed in 3 to 4 weeks. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Transit VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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1 Special Instructions: If the traveler intends to pass through immigration, leave the airport transit area or remain in Australia longer than 8 hours, an Australian visa visa is required. A tourist/visitor ETA. Please see electronic Australia visa (ETA visa) instructions and submit the Australia visa application on line.

Direct Airside Transit TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).
2 Proof Of Departure: Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3 Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
4 Special Instructions: If traveler intends to pass through immigration, an Australian visa is required. In this case, review the electronic Australia visa (ETA visa)requirements. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit.

Journalism TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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1 Special Instructions: Depending on the nature of your visit to Australia, you may require a Temporary Business(Short Stay) Australia visa, a Temporary Business (Long Stay) Australia visa, an Entertainment Australia visa, or a Media and Film Staff Australia visa. We strongly encourage you to contact Travisa at accountsteam@travisa.com to identify what type of Australian visa application is required.

Diplomat/Official VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for the Australian visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Australian visa stamps.
2 Australian Visa Application Form: One Australian visa application form per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Signature must be original on each Australian visa application. Improperly completed application forms may delay the processing of your Australia visa.
3 Other Forms: Diplomatic note from the US State Department providing: confirmation that employee has been assigned to take up duties at the foreign mission in Australia; and job title, proposed duties, proposed period of posting; and Person being replaced at the foreign mission in Australia. List of any accompanying dependents. Please note that there are limits as to whom may be accepted as members of the family or staff posted to the foreign missions in Australia, and restrictions apply for children once they have reached 21 years of age. Unless very special circumstances exist, a child who is 21 years old but not more than 25 years is accepted as a member of the family only if they are undertaking full-time full-fee overseas student studies at an Australian tertiary institution in the city where the officer is posted, and provided that they remain part of the officer's household.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Click here for Australia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Australia Visa Validity: Australian Diplomatic and Official visa validity is at the discretion of the Australian Consulate.
Australian Visa Processing Time: Australia visa applications are usually processed in 3 to 4 weeks. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Australia Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Australia to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Australia Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Australia
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Australia Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 
Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Tel: (800) 222-2589
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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