What are the specific requirements for obtaining a visa for Australia?

Australia is a great country, with wonderful landscapes to discover and vibrant cities. Do you want to stroll through Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane, explore the Australian bush and national parks or spend time on crystal clear beaches? Then you need to apply for a visa to Australia. But by the way, what are the specific requirements for obtaining this precious document?

A visa for Australia adapted to each type of traveler

It's decided, you are going to reach the end of the world and discover Australia, a huge island-continent bordered by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Many travelers are attracted to Australia for its splendid landscapes with bush, rainforests, steep national parks and a coastline full of swimmers and surfers. There are also many cities where you can discover the heritage, the cultural life and the gastronomy. And then, a trip to Australia is an opportunity to learn more about one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Aborigines. In short, there is a lot to do in this country of 7.688 million km²!

There are different visas that allow you to go to Australia. It depends on your profile and what you plan to do there.

You want a visa for Australia for tourism? Then you have the choice between the eVisitor visa or the ETA visa. The eVisitor (visa subclass 651) is for European nationals and the ETA (visa subclass 601) for non-European nationals and urgent requests.

These two visas allow you to stay in Australia for a maximum of 3 months for your visits. You can also do volunteer work or study during the same period.

The business visa also allows you to stay a maximum of 3 months in Australia. This visa is recommended for people who wish to visit the country for professional reasons such as attending a conference or trade show, prospecting for a future job, attending meetings or participating in negotiations. However, it is not possible to work for an Australian company or to sell goods and services with this specific visa.

The Working Holiday Visa, also known as the Working Holiday Program (WHP), is intended for people between the ages of 18 and 30 (35 for France, Canada and Ireland) who wish to travel to Australia to combine tourism and work for a period of one year maximum. However, it is forbidden to work for the same employer for more than 6 months, except in the fields of hotel business, tourism, catering, agriculture, forestry, fishing, home help, construction and mining. You can also study for up to 4 months with a Working Holiday Visa.

What are the specific requirements for obtaining a visa for Australia?

As you have seen, obtaining a visa is essential to enter Australia. However, you should know that there are specific conditions to obtain this visa, whether it is a tourist visa, a business visa or a working holiday visa.

First of all, you must have a valid passport. Please note that your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. Remember to travel with the passport number that corresponds to the one on the visa.

Medical formalities are required to apply for a visa forAustralia. Indeed, if your physical or mental health represents a risk to the public health of the country, you will not be able to enter the territory. Here are the requirements:

Not to have tuberculosis

Not to be pregnant in order not to give birth in Australia

Not to have health care costs of more than AUD 49,000 once you are in Australia

Not to cause an extension of the waiting time for care which is limited in the country

In Australia, anyone who is a danger to society is not welcome. For this reason, it is imperative that applicants for a visa to the country comply with the following rules:

Have sufficient funds to live in the country for the duration of the stay and pay for the return flight

Not be in debt to the Australian government

Not have been sentenced to more than 12 months in prison for sexual or child abuse, domestic violence or other offences

Not be a fugitive or wanted by Interpol

Not have been connected with any organization or person involved in crime

Not be the subject of evidence of involvement in a war crime, genocide, planned attack or trafficking of any kind, etc.

You meet all the requirements for obtaining a visa for Australia? Then you can apply online. It's easier and faster. Enjoy your trip!