Organization : Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Type of Facility : Visas For Australians Travelling Overseas
Country: Australia
Website : http://www.dfat.gov.au/travel/visas/Pages/visas-for-australians-travelling-overseas.aspx
Visas For Australians Travelling Overseas:
A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country.
Related : Department of Immigration and Border Protection Apply For Working Holiday Visa Australia : www.statusin.org/23428.html
We do not issue visas for overseas travel and cannot provide definitive information on visas. Only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their visa requirements.
For all countries, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you intend to visit well in advance of travel. Not all countries have representation in Australia. Information for Australian citizens travelling to Armenia or Belarus.
** Foreign embassies in Australia (Canberra)
** Foreign consulates in Australia by country
Foreign consulates in Australia by state/territory:
** NSW
** NT
** QLD
** SA
** TAS
** VIC
** WA
For some destinations Australians visit frequently, additional advice can be found on the Smartraveller website:
** Canada
** China (People’s Republic of)
** Fiji
** France
** Germany
** Hong Kong
** India
** Indonesia
** Italy
** Japan
** Malaysia
** New Zealand
** Papua New Guinea
** Philippines
** Singapore
** South Africa
** Thailand
** United Kingdom
** United States of America
** Vietnam
Australia has reciprocal working holiday visa programs with many countries.
Be sure that you obtain all appropriate visas, including transit visas where these are required, and that you provide all the information that is required when applying for visas:
** A visa does not guarantee entry, that decision remains the right of the immigration officials of the country concerned.
** The immigration laws of most countries do not have provision for appeal. Some countries ask visitors to present return tickets and evidence of funds sufficient to cover the intended stay. Others have compulsory currency exchange regulations on entry.
** Some refuse entry to visitors who do not comply with requirements regarding general appearance and clothing, or visitors who are HIV positive.
The Australian government is unable to intervene in any cases in which an Australian has been refused a visa or denied entry.
The validity and type of visa issued must be strictly adhered to. Failure to depart the country by the due date may result in a fine and future problems with authorities.
Remember that if there is a problem with your visa, deportation is at your expense.
Passport validity:
Many countries require travellers to have at least six months validity remaining on their passports. Immigration authorities may refuse entry if you arrive with less than this. Renew your passport before travel or check with the diplomatic mission of the country concerned in Australia, or your local travel agent, whether this rule applies to them.
FAQ :
How long does it take?
You should allow approximately three weeks to receive a new passport.
You can help minimise processing time by ensuring you provide everything we need when you lodge your application.
If you need your passport in a hurry, you can use our priority processing service for an extra fee. With priority service, the turnaround time includes two business days for our processing and additional time for delivery and handling.
What does it cost?
** An ordinary passport, valid for ten years, costs A$277. Persons aged 75 and over can choose to have a five-year passport for half the cost (A$139).
** The priority processing fee is A$183.
** Other fees may apply.
Am I eligible to renew?
If you are 18 or older, and your most recent Australian passport was issued when you were 16 or older and was valid for at least two years when issued, and that passport is still current or expired less than three years ago, you can renew your passport in a streamlined application process.
Your personal details – name, sex, place and date of birth – must be the same as on your last passport. If your personal details have changed, you will need to complete a new passport application form and provide a full set of citizenship and identity evidence.