Australia Visa Requirements 2024: Eligibility & Documentation

International visitors require an Australian visa to enter the country. The exception is New Zealand citizens who can get a visa on arrival. Other passport holders, must obtain an Australia visa. To apply for a visa, applicants must meet the eligibility and documentation requirements. Only after this, a person can apply for an Australian visa. The visa fees vary depending on the type of visa. The application for a visa can be sent using ImmiAccount.Keep reading to learn more about Australian visa requirements. 

Australian visa Options 

There are different types of Australian visas. The  Australian visa requirements  (eligibility) vary depending on the visa type. Here we have provided a list of the visa types.

Australian Visa	Description
Visitor Visa	To visit friends/family or for tourism purposes
Family and Partner Visa	Granted to bring family or partner to Australia
Studying and Training Visa	For educational or training purposes
Resident Return Visa	Granted to Australian citizens to travel in and out of Australia
Medical Treatment Visa	To get medical treatment in Australia
Transit Visa	up to 72 hours to transit Australia
Working and Skilled Visa	To obtain employment in Australia
Australia Citizenship by Descent	Children of Australian citizens living outside the country want to obtain citizenship

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Australia Visa Requirements: Eligibility 

The Australian visa requirements eligibility varies depending on the visa type. The eligibility criteria for some of the most popular visas in Australia are as follows:

Visa	Australia Visa Requirements (Eligibility)
Visitor Visa (subclass 600)	Intend to come to Australia to visit only, have sufficient finances, and must be outside Australia while applying
Transit visa (Subclass 771)	Must be  transiting Australia, have evidence of a confirmed booking to travel to another country within 72 hours of arrival in Australia, and  hold a Maritime Crew visa and the necessary crew documents (if joining a ship)
Student visa (subclass 500)	The applicant must be  enrolled in an educational institution  in Australiahold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) must, prove you have a welfare arrangement, ( under 18), and must be older than 6 years of age
Skilled Regional visa (Subclass 887)	hold an eligible visa, must have lived for at least 2 years and worked full time for at least 1 year in a specified regional area, and have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)	The applicant must be  enrolled in an educational institution  in Australia hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) must, prove you have a welfare arrangement, ( under 18), and must be older than 6 years of age

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Australia Visa Requirements: Documentation 

The following are the Australia Visa documentation general requirements. Applicants must present these documents to apply for a visa in Australia. 

• The applicant must have filled out the visa application form. Note the visa application form varies depending on the visa type.
• The applicant must have paid the visa fees and must have a valid passport 
• The visa applicant must have adequate health insurance coverage. This is the same for the family members of the applicant (if they are applying for a visa as well),. That is, they must be covered by an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Additionally, the applicant must present proof of sufficient funds. That is, he/she must have sufficient funds to cover living expenses in Australia. 
• Moreover, the applicant must provide as ‘a genuine temporary entrant’. For this, the visa applicant must submit a personal statement in English addressing the GTE requirement.
• Must meet the character requirements; It means the applicant must not have a substantial criminal record, be involved in a child crime, or be charged with escaping detention
• The applicant must also sign the Australian values states. Applicants who are 18 or older 18 must have  been explained the Life in Australia booklet, and sign an Australian Values Statement
• The applicant must also meet the English eligibility requirements and provide proof of the same. English eligibility requirements
• Additionally, the applicant and the applicant’s family must have paid back any debt to the Australian government. 
• Must not have had any visa refused in the past. The immigration history plays a crucial role in the visa application.
• Moreover, the applicant must meet the visa-specific requirements. Each visa has a distinct requirement and applicants must meet this. For example, for a student visa the applicant must have obtained an offer letter from an Australian university, for a transit visa, the applicant must leave Australia within 72 hours and must provide details of the same, etc.

How to Apply for an Australian Visa?

To apply for an Australian visa, the applicants must meet the Australian visa requirements. Once, the eligibility criteria are met, and the documents are arranged the applicant can send the visa application. The steps for the same are provided below:

• Use the Visa Finder to find the visa that you want to apply for. The visa finder can also be used to check which visa matches the specific requirements.
• Have the necessary documents and lodge an application using the Immi Account 
• Pay the online visa charges. Note the visa charges differ based on the visa type.
• It is important to note that the visa application has to be submitted before the intended travel date. The travel arrangements should not be finalized before travelling.

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Temporary or Permanent Visa

The main difference between a temporary visa and a permanent visa is that temporary visas have fewer rights compared to a permanent visa holder. For example, a permanent visa holder can access unrestricted work conditions. Moreover, they can receive government benefits. On the other hand, a temporary visa holder will have restricted working conditions, They are also not entitled to government payments. There are different types of temporary and permanent visas, and most of the visas allow the visa holder to bring dependent family members. 

FAQs

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