How To Get A Holiday Visa For Australia
So you want to take a holiday in Australia but the visa requirements seem overwhelming. Fear not, this post will show you easy steps to get your holiday visa for Australia.
Visa’s can be quite a pain. Getting the right one is difficult, and the fees can be expensive. In this article we will cover all the information you need to know about getting a holiday visa for Australia.
Are you thinking about going away for a holiday in Australia within the next year but looking for an easy entry type of visa? If so, then you might want to apply for the Visitor Visa (subclass 600). The 600 Visitor Visa has replaced the Working Holiday Visa and it allows people, who are between 18 and 30 years old and can prove sufficient funds, to stay in Australia for up to 12 months.
The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has a number of different visas for holidaymakers, including the Tourist Visa (subclass 676). The visa allows you to visit Australia for 12 or 24 months, depending on which type you choose.
How To Get A Holiday Visa For Australia
Australia is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches and magnificent outlooks. This country has been the home for big celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Steve Irwin. It’s also rich in nature, sporting and adventure activities. This place is indeed a paradise for travelers and holiday makers.
Anyone going on holiday to Australia needs a tourist visa. There are various visa for Australia which you can use as a tourist. This page tells you which type of visa Australia you should choose and how to submit your Australia visa application.
What type of tourist visa Australia do I need?
This depends on three things:
- The nationality according to your passport
- The length of stay in Australia
- The activities you wish to carry out in Australia
Most tourists (included UK citizens) use the eVisitor visa.
This is the cheapest visa for Australia and this type can easily be applied for online. It allows you to go on holiday to Australia for up to three months.
Apply for this tourist visa
The nationality according to your passport
Are you a national of a country in the following places: the UK, the European Union, or Switzerland? If so, you can apply for all the tourist variants listed on this page. Do you have another nationality? First check whether you can apply for an ETA Australia.
The desired length of stay in Australia
Do you want to stay in Australia for less than three consecutive months? Then you can apply for all the tourist visas listed on this page. Do you wish to stay longer? Then you cannot use the ETA or eVisitor.
The activities you wish to carry out in Australia
Is your trip solely for the purpose of tourism?
Then you can apply for all the types mentioned on this page, except for the Working Holiday visa and the Work And Holiday visa. Do you want to visit friends or family in Australia? This is also a tourist travel purpose, so you can apply for any visa described on this page.
Do you want to combine a holiday with a business trip?
The type of visa you can apply for depends on the type of work. Are you only carrying out work in Australia for an employer based outside Australia, in addition to your tourist activities? Then read more on the page about business trips to Australia.
Are you 30 years old or younger and would you like to earn some extra money during your holiday in Australia?
Read more about the Working Holiday and the Work And Holiday visa.