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Who Requires A Visa for Australia
The nationalities below DO require visas: |
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The nationalities below DO NOT require
visas: |
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All nationalities other than New Zealand |
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New Zealand |
If you do not see your nationality mentioned, please contact
ItsEasy for assistance.
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When to Apply for Australia Visas
Australian ETA visas are processed within 2 business days of ItsEasy receiving your complete application. Once the visa has been
processed - you can fly to Australia that same day! Non - ETA Visas
can take up to 2 weeks to process, so we recommend that you apply
for your visa when you are within 2 months of your travel date.
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How Long Does it Take to Get Australia
Visas
ETA Visas are processed within 2 business days - then
the applicant will be able to travel that same day. If you need
your visa processed within a few hours, call our office at 1-866-ITS-EASY
(1-866-487-3279), and one of our agents will be happy to help you.
The Non-ETA visas are processed at the Australian
Consulate in Washington and can take up to 2 weeks to process. (The
normal processing time is 7 business days, including shipping from
the consulate). If you are traveling sooner than 2 weeks, call our
office at 1-866-ITS-EASY (1-866-487-3279) so that we can see if
arrangements can be made to process your visa faster.
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How Long Are Australia Visas Valid
Australian visas are generally valid for 1 year from the issue date.
They usually allow you to enter into Australia as many times as
you want provided that non of your stays last longer than 3 months.
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Australia Consular Fees
Consular Visa Fees (US Citizens):
Type |
Entries |
Validity |
Processing Time |
Embassy Fee |
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Tourist |
Single |
3 Months |
5-7 Days |
$105.00 |
Business |
Single |
3 Months |
5-7 Days |
$105.00 |
Business |
Multiple |
3 Months |
Same Day |
$20.00 |
Non-US citizens fees may vary - please contact
ItsEasy for assistance with visas for non-US nationals.
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What is An "Entry" (Single
/ Double / Multiple)
Single entry visas allow you to enter Australia one time within
the validity of the visa. Double entry visas allow you to enter
Australia two times within the validity of the visa. Multiple
entry visas allow you to enter Australia an unlimited amount of
times within the validity of the visa.
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What Is a Visa Jurisdiction
Some foreign Embassies or consulates will only accept visa applications
from residence within a specific area, normally determined by state.
Australia does not enforce any jurisdiction requirements regarding
the issuance of Australia tourist and business visas.
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