How to Apply For an Australian Visa

A visitor migration to Australia requires a visa which can be a cumbersome processor can be a breeze if you do your research right. Before applying, you should know under what category you fall so that you apply for the correct visa and face no hassles in getting approved. According to the data you provide, the website will generate the best category you should apply under. You will know which Australian visa best suits your particular circumstance.

Work visa

Temporary Residence with work rights

Working holidaymaker

Temporary entry visas

Exchange

Foreign Government Agency

Special Program

Working Holiday

Educational

Visiting Academic

Entertainment

Sport

Media & Film Staff

Public Lecturer

Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/Consular)

Domestic Worker (Overseas Executive)

Religious Worker

Occupational Trainee

Visitor visa

Business visa

Student visa

Permanent entry visa

Once you have identified your visa category, you should read all the details and information available for that category. This will help you understand the process, documents required, fees and charges, photo specifications and the time it takes to process it.

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form. To apply for an Australian visa, you need to follow certain procedures. You are first required to get an application form. After you fill out the form, you need to pay the service fees and charges. You can then submit the form along with the documents required. After this, you will have to wait for your visa to be processed.

You can apply for an Australian visa using any of the three methods listed below:

·         Online - You can apply for a visa to Australia online.  Then fill up the relevant form on the Australian visa website and submit it.

·         Australian Visa Application Centres - Visit the nearest center and lodge an application.

·         Postal Service - You can send your application to the application centers via post.

Your visa application may require supporting documentation. For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa, see checklists provided under Visa Types. Gather all required supporting documentation for your application. To avoid delays all supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application.

If you do not provide all the specified documentation at the time you lodge your application a decision may be made on the basis of the available information. Australian migration legislation permits a decision to be taken at any time after the application has been lodged.

To make a valid application, applicants must lodge a complete and signed application form for the appropriate visa class and pay the appropriate visa application charge. Application forms for persons aged less than 18 years must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

All supporting documents and information should be submitted together with the application. Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

If you have submitted a Visa Application at Australian Visa Application Centre in India you can check your application status by providing VLN no and Date of Birth.For more