Applying For Australian Visa In Nz
Not long ago we had the opportunity to move our family back to Australia (from America). So my wife, who was born and raised in Australia all her life went to apply for her Australian visa at the New Zealand consulate. She knows exactly what to do and what not to do. So here’s some important things you must know if you’re applying for Australian visa in NZ but because of that, there will be confusion as well – Things like how much would it cost, how long would it take and so on.
In order to apply for Australian Visa, one needs to fulfill some criteria as given on the Official Site of New Zealand. Those who belong to the below categories can apply for Visa more easily.
Australian Visa Options
Visitor – Subclass 600
Australian Visitor Visa Subclass 600 has multiple streams that you can apply for. The Tourist, Sponsored Family, and Approved Destination Status (ADS) streams.
Visas in this stream are granted to nationals of the People’s Republic of China but not Hong Kong and Macau), and are designed to allow the holder to travel for the purpose of tourism or other recreational activities such as:
- holidays or sightseeing
- social or recreational reasons
- visiting relatives or friends
- studying for less than three months
- other short-term, non-work purposes.
The Business Visitor stream is designed for:
- making general business or employment enquiries
- investigating, negotiating, entering into or reviewing a business contract
- activities relating to official government to government visits and
- participation in a conference, trade fair or seminar unless there is payment for participation.
Visitor visas can allow multiple travel and allow stays of 3, 6 or 12 months.
Generally, business visitor visas allow a stay of up to 3 months.
Processing times can vary but are usually around 5-30 working days.