How to apply for an Australian visa?

The Australian visa processing process is as follows:

1. Determine the visa type. There are many kinds of visas in Australia, so it is necessary to determine the appropriate visa type according to the purpose of travel. Common ones are tourist visa (subclass 600), working holiday visa (subclass 462) and skilled immigrant visa (subclass 189).

2. handle it in advance. Australia visa processing cycle is long, it is recommended to do it 3-6 months in advance. During the tourist season, some visas will be extended to 8- 10 months. It is necessary to determine the travel time as soon as possible and start applying for a visa.

3. Material preparation. Prepare application forms, photos, passports, air tickets, travel itineraries, accommodation reservations, property certificates, marriage and childbirth certificates, etc. Different types of visa materials have different requirements. Please read the instructions of the Australian Immigration Bureau in official website in detail.

4. Apply online. Log in to official website, the Australian Immigration Bureau, create ImmiAccount, and fill in the online visa form (Form 14 19 or Form47pa, etc. ) and submit the application. Official website has detailed process guidelines, so be careful when filling out the form.

5. Upload materials. After the materials are fully prepared, log in to the system and upload all scanned copies to the submitted application. Documents should be in PDF format, and all Chinese documents should be notarized and translated.

6. Pay the visa fee. You need to pay the visa application fee after submitting your application online. The fee varies according to the type of visa. Ordinary tourists sign contracts 160-340 Australian dollars. Payment can be made by credit card or offline remittance.

7. Go out for an interview. Some visas will require applicants to go to the embassy and consulate in China for exit interviews. The embassy will confirm the application information and materials, and may confirm the identity of the applicant and the reasons for the application. The general cycle is 15-30 days.

8. Visa issuance. After the visa is approved, the applicant will receive an electronic visa or visa sticker. E-visa can be printed and used, and the sticker should be attached to the passport. With a visa, you can fly to Australia and complete the entry formalities when you enter the country.

9. Enter Australia. After arriving at the Australian airport and crossing the border with a passport and visa, the Australian Immigration Bureau will check the applicant's visa and entry reasons again. You can enter Australia after the inspection is correct.

The whole visa processing cycle is generally 2-4 months, and the preparation work is important and takes a long time. Applicants need to plan ahead and try to start processing as soon as possible so as not to miss the opportunity to travel.