visiting australia

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Visiting Australia (48R)

Original passport. Photocopy of the bio-data page and any other page showing endorsements or change of

name. For current Indian passports, a good quality photocopy (no certification needed) of

the back page with information on parents' names and previous passports is required. Form 48R Application to visit Australia for tourism or other recreational purpose. If Applicant wishes to appoint a migration agent or other authorized person to receive

communication regarding the application from the department, Form 956 Appointment ofa Migration Agent or Exempt Agent or Other Authorized Recipient.

A covering letter from the Applicant. For children (under 18 years of age) who intend to travel to Australia, and whose stay in

Australia will not be in the company of either or both of his or her parents or guardians -Form 1229 Consent Form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.Parents and guardians should also submit certified copies of at least one signatureverifiable document such as a passport or drivers license.

A recent passport size photograph - showing the head and shoulders only against a plainbackground.

Evidence of sufficient funds (personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts,taxation records or credit card limit).

If Applicant is employed, confirmation from Employer of Employment status (incomeand period of employment) and the period of approved leave.

If self-employed, evidence of business (business registration, bank accounts, tax andaccountant statements).

"(If applicable) evidence of enrolment at school, college or university If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from the host in Australia. Please

include proof of legal status in Australia (passport and/ or visa copies). If relative or

friend is paying for the visit, evidence that they have sufficient funds. Any other information or documentation to showing that Applicant has an incentive and

authority to return to the home country. If Applicant is over 75 years of age, DIAC will request:

o An Aged VisitorHealth Check completed by a DIAC appointed panel doctoro Evidence of health insurance for entire period of stay if aged over 75 years.

If intending more than 3 months stay or visiting a hospital for any reason DIAC willrequest a chest X-ray

Though personal interview is seldom required, in the occasion that it is needed, themodalities will be intimidated before hand.

Category Amount In Rs.

Short or long stay visitor visa Rs. 5,400

VFS Service Charge Rs. 532 (inclusive of all tax


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Temporary Business Entry (456)

Original passport. Photocopy of the bio-data page and any other page showing endorsements or change of

name. For current Indian passports, a good quality photocopy (no certification needed) of

the back page with information on parents' names and previous passports is requ Form 456 Application for a Business (short stay) visa. If Applicant wishes to appoint a migration agent or other authorized person to receive

communication regarding the application from the department, Form 956 Appointment ofa Migration Agent or Exempt Agent or Other Authorized Recipient.

A covering letter from the Applicant. For children (under 18 years of age) who intend to travel to Australia, and whose stay in

Australia will not be in the company of either or both of his or her parents or guardians -Form 1229 Consent Form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.Parents and guardians should also submit certified copies of at least one signatureverifiable document such as a passport or drivers license.

A recent passport size photograph - showing the head and shoulders only against a plainbackground.

Evidence of sufficient funds (personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts,taxation records or credit card limit).

Evidence of proposed business in Australia. Evidence that there is a need for you to be in Australia for business. Examples:

o letter from your employer detailing the reasons for your visito letter of invitation from the host organisation in Australia

Evidence that Applicant's business background is relevant to their proposed business inAustralia. Suggested examples are:

o Educational qualificationso Current employment position and proposed role during the visit.o Details of previous contacts with Australian business people or organizations.o Documentation indicating that the Company concerned is an actively operating

business (business registration certificate, annual report). Letter from Employer detailing the reasons for your visit. Letter of Invitation from the host organization in Australia. Itinerary with contact details for the business parties involved. If Applicant is over 70 years of age, DIAC will request:

o Evidence of health insurance for entire period of stay.o Medical fitness certificate completed by a DIAC appointed panel doctor.

Processing time varies according to workload and season mostly taking between 5 to 7working days. However, it is advisable to submit the visa application 2 - 3 weeks beforeintended date of travel. If previously, the Applicant has been refused a visa, has beenasked to provide additional information or is likely undergo a medical examination,decision on application may take longer.

Though personal interview is seldom required, in the occasion that it is needed, themodalities will be intimidated before hand.


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Visa fee is Rs. 5,900VFS Service Charge Rs. 532 (inclusive of all taxes).

Temporary Business Entry - Long Stay (1066)

The long stay temporary business visa (subclass 457) covers both skilled specialists andbusiness executives. Visas may be granted for a period between 3 months and 4 years. Personswishing to apply under either of these two categories should lodge a subclass 457 visa using

application form 1066 and visa fee, in the form of a bank draft payable to the "Australian HighCommission" in New Delhi and "Australian Consulate General Mumbai.

Four recent passport size photographs of each Applicant. Evidence of Employer's approved nomination and sponsorship (letters from the

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs in Australia). Evidence of professional qualifications. Evidence of employment experience of last 5 years. Total period, if Applicant has been in

service for less than that in the form of employment references, duty statements, salaryadvice, appointment and resignation letters, i-cards. Please provide any two of thementioned documents which confirm the period of employment with each employer.

Birth certificate for each Applicant (Applicants who do not have a birth certificate maysubmit their Secondary or Higher School Certificate issued by the relevant StateEducation Board).

Marriage certificate (if spouse is included in application OR applies subsequently) alongwith marriage photographs.

For dependents, applying subsequently and not already included in the nomination, aletter of support from Applicant's employer clearly stating intention of the employer toextend its sponsorship obligations to the dependents.

Original documents should be submitted together with photocopies and will be returnedwhen after processing.

Processing time varies according to workload and season. It is advisable to submit theapplication 4-6 weeks before intended date of travel. Time taken finally depends on theneed for a medical examination, additional documentation or an interview.


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Visa fee is Rs. 15,100

VFS Service Charge Rs. 532 (inclusive of all taxes).

Non-Business Temporary Residence (147)

Temporary Residence visas allow people to live or work in Australia for a limited time, forexample as entertainers, sports people, religious workers and those seeking further training in

their occupational field. Most subclasses require sponsorship by an Australian organizationwhich must be approved by a DIMA Office in Australia.

Visa fee should be in the form of a bank draft payable to the "Australian High Commission" inNew Delhi and "Australian Consulate General" Mumbai for the amount of INR 10300.

Suggested documentation to submit along with visa application:

Evidence of Employer's approved nomination (mandatory requirement), if applying as a MedicalPractitioner, Regional Worker or Occupational Trainee (unless training with the AustralianGovernment).

For all other cases, if intended to stay in Australia for more than 3 months, either a formalnomination or a letter of Invitation from sponsor in Australia is required.

Evidence of professional qualifications (if Applicant is a medical practitioner, pleaseinclude a copy of medical registration certificate).

Evidence of employment experience of last 5 years. Total period, if Applicant has been inservice for less than that in the form of employment references, duty statements, salaryadvice, appointment and resignation letters, i-cards. Please provide any two of thementioned documents which confirm the period of employment with each employer.

If applying for an entertainment or sport visa, evidence of cultural/sporting performances,including participation in national/international events along withtraining/photos/newspaper clippings should be enclosed.

If applying for a religious worker visa, evidence of religious activities(qualifications/training/experience/photos/newspaper clippings).

Birth certificate for each Applicant (Applicants who do not have a birth certificate maysubmit their Secondary or Higher School Certificate issued by the relevant StateEducation Board).

Marriage certificate (if spouse is included in the application).


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For dependents of Religious Workers, Entertainers, Media & Film Staff, a formalsponsorship from Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, clearly statingthe Employer's intention to extend sponsorship obligations to the dependants is needed.

Processing time varies according to workload and season, usually taking up to one week.However, it is advisable to submit the application 2 weeks before intended date of travel.

Time taken finally depends on the need for a medical examination, additionaldocumentation or an interview.

CategoryAmountIn Rs.

Visa fee is Rs.15,100

VFS Service Charge Rs. 532(inclusiveof alltaxes).

Student Visas (157A)

Copies of passport or travel documents of all Applicantsincluded in the application and, if medical examinationshave already been undertaken, original passports.

These copies should include a photocopy of the biodatapage and any page showing endorsements or change ofname. For current Indian passports a good quality

photocopy of the back page with information on parents'names and previous passports. The passport photocopiesdo not need to be certified.

Form 157A Application to visit Australia for on aStudent (temporary) Visa,

If Applicant wishes to appoint a migration agent or otherauthorized person to receive communication regardingthe application from the department, Form 956Appointment of a Migration Agent or Exempt Agent orOther Authorized Recipient.

Recent passport photo with head and shoulders only,against a plain background.

Evidence of relationship between members of the familyunit certificates, like Certified or Notarized copies ofbirth, and Marriage Certificates. (Including of those whoare not joining the Applicant in Australia).

If married, evidence that the marriage is genuine andongoing, like a selection of wedding photos and otherphotos, affidavits from couple and third parties or


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evidence of joint ownership of assets/finances. Financial documents, including evidence of funds held on

loan and/or scholarship and evidence of income. Original academic documents like certificates, diplomas,

degrees and academic transcripts.

For students under 18 years, evidence of welfare andconsent arrangements (seehttp://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/index.htm and follow the links to the relevant checklist).

For any original documents which are to be returned,please provide copies and place the originals in a separateenvelope.

Student Applicants should lodge applications no morethan 3 months and at least 8 weeks before coursecommencement dates. Some applications take longer toprocess. Students may be asked to undertake further

medicals and some delays may be experienced due to theneed to verify bank or education documents.

English proficiency (for subclasses, 570, 572, 573, 574 &575):

o IELTS certificate, oro If applicable evidence of sponsorship by your

Government or the Australian Government, oro Evidence of sponsorship by multilateral agency

(eg World Bank)

Category Amount In Rs.Other

AmountsVisa fee is Rs. 28,000 A$ 540

Electronic Travel Authority System

What is an ETA?

The Electronic Travel Authority (ETC) is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australiafor a short stay.

It removes the need for a visa label or stamp in a passport ETA will not bear any evidence in theApplicant's passport. The record of their authority to travel is stored electronically on a computersystem operated by Australian Immigration. Airlines and travel agents have access to this systemto confirm that they can enter Australia.

It is available through participating airlines and travel agents. The traveler may arrange his/hervisit to Australia and at the same time apply for an ETA, simply by asking the agent. ETA's can


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Temporary Residence (Social/Cultural Purposes)(Select the purpose of your visit and followlinks to the checklist)

Migrating to Australia(Select your area of migration and follow links to the checklist)

Residents Returning to Australia(Select your visa subclass and follow links to the checklist)

one: 4139 9900 - Fax: 4149 4490

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How to Apply for a Visa

The below How to Apply checklists have been provided to assist applicants in completing the

visa application process. Please thoroughly read the relevant checklist before lodging yourapplication.

Visiting Australia

Business (Short Stay) Visas Tourist Visa Sponsored Family Visitor Medical Treatment Visas Transit Visas

Studying in Australia(Select your main course of study and follow links to the checklist)
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Temporary Residence(Business Purposes) (Select the purpose of your visit and follow links tothe checklist)

Temporary Residence (Social/Cultural Purposes)(Select the purpose of your visit and followlinks to the checklist)

Migrating to Australia(Select your area of migration and follow links to the checklist)

Residents Returning to Australia(Select your visa subclass and follow links to the checklist)

Citizenship

Lodgement

Some applications must be lodged online or by mail to processing centres in Australia. Pleaserefer to the website:www.immi.gov.au.

At an Australian Visa Application Centre (VFS Global)

A service delivery partner has been appointed to collect visa applications on behalf of theAustralian High Commission Visa Office in New Delhi. Visa applications from all states in Indiaand Nepal can be lodged atVFS Global Servicevisa application centres.

Applicants who have been granted a visa by a processing centre in Australia and advised tosubmit their passports for insertion of a visa label can also lodge their passports at the VFS visaapplication centres.

VFS visa application centres are open from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. A VFSservices fee is charged for each application or passport submitted.

VFS Global has now introduced a faster way to know the status of your visa application. Formore information please check the following link:http://www.vfs-au-in.com/SMS_Additional.aspx

Applicants who lodged their visa applications through VFS may also track the location of theirpassport on line through the VFS Global website.

Applications and passports sent directly by courier or mail to the Australian High Commissionshould be addressed to:

The Visa OfficeAustralian High Commission1/50G ShantipathChanakyapuriNew Delhi 110021
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Incomplete applications

Under the Migration Act 1958 applications may be decided on the basis of available information.It assists the Visa Office to process applications more quickly if applications are as complete aspossible and all supporting documentation is provided at the time of lodgement.

Fraud or misrepresentation

Applicants should answer all questions fully and truthfully and disclose any information relevantto the question.

Certification of documentation

All personal documents such as Birth Certificates, Household Registration Book, CurriculumVitae, etc. must be certified by the relevant local authorities. Certified copies are copies

authorised or stamped as being true copies of originals, by a person or agency recognised by thelaws of the persons home country.

Translation of documentation

Documents not in English should be accompanied by an English translation. In Australia,translators must be accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators andInterpreters (NAATI). Evidence of relationship, such as personal letters, do not need to betranslated.

Using a migration agent

You are not required to use a migration agent. However, if you intend to use a migration agent,you are advised to use a registered migration agent. A list of registered migration agents isavailable from theMigration Agents Registration Authoritywebsite. You can authorise amigration agent to act on your behalf by completing and lodgingForm 956- Appointment ofMigration Agent, which can be downloaded free of charge from the DIAC website.

DIAC service standards and current New Delhi averageprocessing times

Temporary residence

VisaDIAC Global

Service StandardCurrent New Delhi average

processing time*
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Visitors 1 month 10 working days*

Transit 3 working days 3 working days

Medical Treatment 1 month 1 month

Business Visitors 1 month 15 working days

Students

Assessment Level 3& 4 - 90 daysAssessment Level 2- 21 days

Processing times vary,clickherefor latest information

Business Long Stay(Subclass 457)

3 months 4-6 weeks

Other SponsoredTemporary Residents

3 months 4-6 weeks

Returning Residents 2 weeks 2 weeks

New Zealand Citizen

Family Relationship 3 months 3 months

Permanent residence

VisaDIAC Global

Service StandardCurrent New Delhi average processing

time

PartnerMigration(subclass 300,309, 100).

12 months(subclass 300,309)8 months

(subclass 100)

7 months

See:Family Migration ProcessingTimes for additionalinformation.

Other FamilyMigration(subclass 114,115, 116)

Cap and Queue

See:Other Family Cap and Queueforthe latest information

Child Migration(subclass 101,102, 445, 117)

14 months 14 months

Refugees 12 months9-12 months

See:Special Humanitarian ProcessingTimes for additional information
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Citizenship

VisaDIAC Global Service

StandardCurrent New Delhi average

processing time

Citizenship byDescent

3-6 months 15-20 working days

* Last updated on 10 October 2011.

* Where a Visitor Visa applicant requires a medical examination, processing times may varysignificantly and may take a minimum of 6 weeks. Seehttp://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/for more information on circumstances requiring a medical examination.

Additional Information about Processing Times

The DIAC global service standards apply across all visa offices throughout DIACs servicedelivery network.

The current New Delhi average processing times represent the time taken by the DIAC NewDelhi office to process different types of applications. This information is updated quarterly.

While we always aim to exceed the global service standards, applicants for visas should allowadequate time for visas to be processed, noting the global service standards and the belowinformation:

The service standards are indicative only. Individual cases may be decided in longer orshorter periods than the service standard, depending on a range of factors, individualcircumstances and the complexity of each case.

The service standards apply to visa applications lodged with complete documentation.You can expect your application to take longer than the service standard if it was lodgedwithout all the required documentation.
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Important information - child visa applications

The visa office at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi has the responsibility to ensurethat the number of visas granted each financial year (1 July to 30 June) is in line with planninglevels set by the Australian Government. Based on current planning levels, applications for a

Child visa lodged in New Delhi in 2011-12 will not be finalised until after 1 July2012Prospective parents who are considering returning from Australia to India for the birth of achild should be aware that visa applications will take approximately 14 months to finalise.

Prospective parents are advised that children born in Australia to Australian Permanent Residentswill generally not need not need to apply for a Child visa, as they are eligible to apply forAustralian Citizenship.

Where to Apply

At an Australian Visa Application Centre (VFS Global)

A service delivery partner has been appointed by DIAC to collect visa applications on behalf ofthe Visa Office in New Delhi. Visa applications in India & Nepal can be lodged at any VFSGlobalvisa application centres, Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600 hours.

If you have lodged your application through VFS,Track your passport.

At the Australian High Commission

Applications and passports sent directly by courier or mail to the Australian High Commission

should be addressed to:

The Visa OfficeAustralian High Commission1/50G ShantipathChanakyapuriNew Delhi 110021

In Person at the Australian High Commission

Clients will not be admitted to the Australian High Commission to lodge visa or citizenship

applications without a prior appointment.

Appointments can be made by:

[email protected]; or

Telephone +011 4122 1000(Please call between 09:00-12:00; or 14:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday).
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If e-mailing us, you will need to include your name and passport number and the purpose of yourappointment. You may include a telephone contact number if you wish.

Online

Some visa applications can be lodged online for processing at centres in Australia. Please refer tothee-visa sectionof our website.

Before you lodge an application, please ensure your application is complete and that you have allthe necessary documentation. Incomplete applications may result in longer processing times.

Contact us

Note: Please note that our contact details for visa enquiries have recently changed.

FOR ENQUIRIES BEFORE LODGING A VISA APPLICATION

For all enquiries related to lodging visa applications and visa requirements please contact theVFS Global helpline on 0120 6613777 (for national callers) and +91 120 6613777 (forinternational callers) or via email:[email protected]

The Australian Immigration Section in New Delhi has an arrangement with VFS Global toreceive visa applications at the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC). For more details,please see the VFS Global website:http://www.vfs-au-in.com/Contact.aspx

Client Counter Hours at VFS: Monday to Friday 08001600

FOR ENQUIRIES AFTER YOU HAVE LODGED YOUR VISA APPLICATION

If you have lodged a visa application with us and you have any queries related to your visaapplication you may wish to contact the visa office of the Australian High Commission, NewDelhi via email. Please ensure that you mention your file reference number or passport numberin all correspondence with the visa office.

For queries related to citizenship, email:[email protected] For queries related to refugee and humanitarian visas, email:

[email protected] For queries related to eVisa applications:[email protected] For queries about eVisa password resets and new log in ID:

[email protected] For queries related to all other visas, email:[email protected]
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If you have information regarding suspected immigration fraud, please contact the VisaOffice in New Delhi or email to us at:[email protected]

DIAC Visa Office

Client counter hours: by appointment only

For an appointment

[email protected]; or telephone +011 4122 1000 (0830 - 1300 and 14001700; Monday to Friday).

Please note that we are unable to accept emails with a total file size larger than 5mb. Under

current arrangements, no notification will be generated for emails exceeding 5mb which are notsuccessfully received. If you need to send large emails, please consider sending these as several,smaller documents, and another email informing the relevant area that the emails have been sent.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 not to disclose

any information related to applications to any person other than the applicant, authorised

persons or authorised agents. If you are not one of the above mentioned people, we are

prohibited from releasing specific information about the application to you. If you wish to be an

authorised person, please complete form956.

Immigration Fraud - Warning!

In the interests of providing fair and reasonable services to our clients, we wish to advise that itis an offence under Australian immigration law to provide false documents or make misleadingstatements in a visa application.

In such cases, applications may be refused and visas may be cancelled. In addition, the personsinvolved may be barred by law from being granted a visa for one to three years. In some casesthey may be permanently excluded from Australia.

To ensure the best possible client service, we strongly recommend that applicants obtaininformation and assistance regarding visa applications from either the Visa Office, our serviceprovider VFS or preferred migration agents.

When applying for a visa to Australia applicants should be aware of the following:
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If you are involved with Immigration fraud in any way your ability to apply to travel to

Australia will be affected. Ensure that all of the documentation that you provide with your application is genuine. You are strongly advised not to listen to people who tell you that they can arrange a visa for a

sum of money.

There are known scams operating over the Internet and in newspapers offering employment orstudy in Australia. These are commonly offered by businesses claiming to be migration agents.

When dealing with any agent or business offering such services please ensure that you verify anyoffers of employment or study. You should also verify that the agent is applying lawfully to the Australian Government

BEFORE you make any payments or arrangements. If in doubt, contact the Visa Office. Please ensure that you obtain an official receipt for any money you pay for a visa or visa-related services.

While all efforts will be made to assist whenever possible, neither the Australian Governmentnor the Visa Office in New Delhi is responsible and cannot be held accountable for any loss

related to such scams.

Important notice for all visa applicants are requested to provide the following documents at thetime of application:

Good quality photocopy of the biodata page of the current passport; and Good quality photocopy of any endorsement page or change of name page in the current

passport; and For current Indian passports - good quality photocopy of the back page with information

on parents' names and previous passports.

This request applies to all categories but the photocopies do not need to be certified. Clients whodo not lodge the above documents may experience delays in the processing of their visaapplication.


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