Do you need a visa for an American passport to go to Sydney?

Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you must have a valid Australian visa to enter and leave Australia. New Zealand passport holders can apply for visas after arriving in Australia, while other passport holders must apply for visas before leaving home.

Visa application process:

Step one:

Before applying for a visa to Australia, choose a visa type that matches your purpose to Australia. Visa type:

Visitor visa, temporary activity visa, student visa, transit visa, medical visa, family immigrant-children, family immigrant-partner, family immigrant-other family members, resident return visa, New Zealand citizen relative visa, work and holiday visa.

Step two:

Provide supporting documents and materials, which can be obtained in the required materials section of each visa category. The applicant should fill in and sign the application form according to the corresponding visa category, and all supporting documents and materials should be submitted together with the application.

Step 3:

Individuals who submit a written application to AVAC can apply for an electronic visa directly on the website of the Australian Consulate.

Step 4:

If you submit a visa application in person or on behalf of others, and submit a paper visa application to AVAC, you must make an online appointment, which is mandatory.

Applicants can submit their applications in person at the visa center or by others. If the application is submitted by an agent, the agent needs to provide the written authorization of the applicant himself and a copy of the ID cards of the applicant himself and the agent.

Official Australian Tourism Website-Questions and Answers on Visa, Customs and Quarantine

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