Visitor Visas | The Overview
Application ≠ Approval
There are 3 kinds of visitor visas — the ETA, E-Visitor and Visitor Visa. Let’s go through each of the fundamentals.
Electronic Travel Authority Visa & E-Visitor Visa
Please note, you can only apply for the ETA or E-Visitor Visa from outside of Australia. These visas are also very simple to apply for with very little documentation needed.
If you are not eligible for an ETA or E-Visitor Visa, you could potentially look to apply for the standard Visitor Visa (Subclass 600). You can apply for this visa from inside Australia or outside of Australia.
Already decided on which Visitor visa you’re getting? Awesome!
Now that you know the visa you’re applying for, let’s talk about the most important things you’ll need (and need to know) about getting a possible visa approval.
3 Essentials for an Australian Visitor Visa Application
Sufficient Funds, Home Ties, and Statements & Letters
We spoke with our resident Visitor Visa expert, and here are the main things to keep in mind:
- You have to have sufficient funds to finance your visit to Australia.
- You have to provide strong home ties requirements that guarantee your return to your home country.
- You have to properly present through statements and letters that your intention for visit is genuine.
1. Sufficient Funds
Are you financially ready for your trip to Australia? Want to know how to be? Here’s what you’ll need to prepare for:
Strategise, Organise & Apply
Pathway to Aus expert for a more comprehensive look at your specific situation.
2. Strong Home Ties
Wonder why this is important? The reason this is vital is because you need to prove to Immigration that you are visiting Australia temporarily and will definitely return to your home country.
So, what are home ties? Here’s what you need to know:
3. Genuine Statements & Letters of Intention
There are 2 kinds of letters that can be submitted in your application: a cover letter from the applicant or an invitation letter from the Australian host. Here are the things to include:
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Our recommended self-assessment checklist would be:
✔️ Have I supplied all of the documents needed for my application?
✔️ Am I aware of the length of time for my visa to be granted?
✔️ Are my funds sufficient for the application?
✔️ Am I aware of the possible duration of my stay in Australia?
Book a consultation with one of our visa experts today. Hope this helps!
The Visitor Visa Process | Your Pathway To Aus
The process of applying for a Visitor Visa does take time, and realistically, it doesn’t always lead to a positive result.
Everybody’s pathway is different, much like life. There will be opportunities, as well as challenges. What’s important is to take things one step at a time until, eventually, you’ll get to where you want to be.
Slowly but surely gather all the information and documents you need, check and cross-check your details, organize all the requirements, and finally, submit your application. If you’re wary about doing it all on your own, we recommend reaching out to our migration experts. They’d be more than happy to help you out.
