Australia, also known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is the 6th largest country in the world by total area. The most widely spoken English is Australian English. It has a booming economy with over 10000 beaches. If you are interested in getting an Australian visa, then you need to read through this article, so you get to decide which of the visas provides you with the best options for the purpose of your visit.
But first, you have to know that whoever wants to get an Australian visa must first meet the Australian character requirements. They must first know who you are, what you do, why you want to come to Australia, Where you’re coming from, how long you would be staying for and if you would be staying with a family member or alone. All of these would be verified before you’re given an Australian visa. But, the following are the general requirements everyone must follow:
- Be at least 18 years and above, if you are travelling by yourself.
- Have with you the necessary documentation to apply for your visa
- Having no criminal record for at least a year and provision of a police certificate to prove what you say.
- Possess sufficient funds to care for yourself
documents include:
- A passport with a white background
- An international passport
- Documents to prove that you possess sufficient funds to care for yourself
- Family pictures
- Letter of introduction if any
- Marriage certificate if any
- Original receipt to prove application fee payment
- Proof of ownership
- Tax clearance
Many of the documents mentioned above, cover the different types of Australian Visas. Original documents are mandatory for submission during the application process.
The Australian visa types include the following:
Short term visas
These visas are conventionally between 3 to 6 months, they are issued to visitors, tourists, businesses or folks traveling through. They include
- Visitors visa: This is meant for visits and business purposes. The owner of these are not allowed to use this for work purposes.
- Transit visa: for people traveling through
- Electronic Travel Authority: for tourists and business purposes. But it’s only available to passport holders from certain countries and regions. They are issued online passes between the Australian Department of Immigration and travel consultants, airlines, or specialist service providers.
- eVisitor: This is a free visa if you are an eligible passport holder outside Australia, and you wish to work in Australia or visit for business or tourism.
Work Visas
This is basically for individuals who have a certified skill set that is in high demand in Australia, and the Australian Government or a key employer is willing to have them come over. To be eligible for this, the applicant must do the following:
- Apply for a skill select visa: Here, skilled workers and business people interested in migrating to Australia are been considered for a skilled visa by the applicant submitting an “Expression of Interest” (EOI) through skill select. An EOI is an indication that you would like to be considered for a skilled visa. It is not to be mistaken for a visa application.
- You can apply for a temporary work (skilled) visa. Applying for this indicates that you wish to travel to Australia to work in a nominated occupation for an approved employer for up to ten years.
This article will focus on the requirements and visa options for legal migrants who want to either visit or migrate permanently to the country.
