Visitors apply for a tourist visa. For a tourist visa, applicants are required to have a valid passport that does not expire during the time they will be in Australia. They also need to apply for the visa outside of the country. This is true for visa renewals as well.
Applicants must leave the country to have their renewal processed. Applicants can not work in Australia on this visa. They also cannot study for more than three months. Convicted criminals who had sentences of more than 12 months should seek more information on tourist visas since their access is limited.
Applicants for the working holiday visa must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years and not have dependent children. They need a valid passport and at least $5,000 (Australian) to show they can provide for themselves while in the country. Working holiday visas only allow holders to work for 17 weeks of their one-year stay.
There are many kinds of work visas. The employer-sponsored visa is for people who have an employer in Australia. The visas can either be temporary or permanent. You can apply for this visa from inside Australia. You need to be proficient in English, be skilled at the job and meet any of the job's requirements or necessary certification. The visa can be for up to four years. A temporary visa holder can apply for a permanent visa later.
People wanting to study in Australia can apply for a student visa. This visa is quite flexible to meet the needs of different students. What applicants require will vary depending on the type of program they will be studying. Applicants will need to show, however, they they have sufficient funds to live on while they are studying in the Australia. Students can come to study English in Australia, post-secondary programs, short programs, high school and more.
Some visa applicants will have to verify their health. This is true of individuals who will be working with children or entering a hospital either as a patient of visitor. Anyone over 75 will need a medical examination. The medical examination must be done by a doctor or clinic nominated by the Australian government. The medical examination is not free, so find out if you need one before you make an appointment.
