Australia E Visa Video:
The Australian e600 Visitor Visa (subclass 600) is designed for people who are NOT on the ETA Eligible Country list, or people who wish to take a trip to Australia for longer than 3 months.
There are two ways to apply this visa. First you can submit a paper based visa application at designated visa application center. Second, you can apply online for an evisa. It is known as eVisitor visa 600. Applying online is more convenient than applying at visa application center. You can apply e visa sitting at home.
Please Note: If you apply online, immigration department may advise you to visit visa application center for bio metrics. Immigration department will send a letter to your specified address or email address.
The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) allows you to stay in Australia for:
- a stay of up to 12 months, or a shorter period, depending on the purpose of the visit and your personal circumstances; and
- as a single or multiple entries to Australia.
The Visitor Visa (subclass 600) differs from the ETA in that it is not instantly processed, but it is available to a wider selection of countries and for up to 12 months, as opposed to the strict 3-month limitation that the ETA imposes.
The Visitor Visa usually takes approximately 20 days to be processed from the date that it is applied for. However, additional documentation may be required to complete your application which could significantly delay the process.
Eligible Countries for e600 Visa:
The list of eligible countries for E visa 600 has been given at the end of this page, please browse down to see list of countries.
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Required Documents for e600 Evisa:
We are sharing list of documents which are mostly demanded by Australian Immigration. However, when apply online, the online immigration system will tell you what documents you need to upload to complete your online evisa application. It totally depends on your information you enter to fill online visa application. For example if your are doing job, you will be asked to upload documents related to your job. If you are business person, you will be asked to upload your business documents. A combined list of documents is given below.
Passport:
Scanned copy of Passport, if you have any previous passport, it should also be included.
Family Registration Certificate:
Family registration certificate showing details of your members of family.
If you are married, please include your marriage certificate or Nikah nama.
Photograph:
You have to upload scanned copy of your recent photograph. It should not be older than 6 months.
Proof of Funds:
- You need to upload your bank account statement of last three months. There is no hard and fast rule how much amount there should in be in your account; however, 5000 USD will be good enough for a one month visa application.
- A bank account maintenance letter should be obtained from bank.
- Both documents should be signed and stamped by Bank officer.
If your visit is funded by a relative or friend inside Australia:
A letter from your friend or relative stating that they will be funding your visit to Australia. Their letter should include their full name and date of birth, their relationship to you and the period of your stay they intend to support you for; and Evidence that your friend or relative has sufficient funds to support you during your stay in Australia:
- Bank statements for the last three months
- Salary slips/ pay slips for the last three months
If your visit is funded by a relative or friend outside Australia:
A letter from your friend or relative stating that they will be funding your visit to Australia. Their letter should include their full name and date of birth, their relationship to you and the period of your stay they intend to support you for; and Evidence that your friend or relative has sufficient funds to support you during your stay in Australia:
- Bank statements for the last three months
- In case of employment, Salary slips/ pay slips for the last three months; and
- A copy of their contract or letter from employer providing details of theirposition, income and length of contract/employment;
- If your friend or relative is self-employed/business person, evidence of the: Name and address of business, information about the nature of the business, business registration license, bank statements relating to the business
Proof of Accommodation:
You need to provide proof of accommodation during your stay in Australia. You can use hotel reservation for this purpose. There is no need to get paid hotel booking. If your friend or relatives want to accommodate you during your stay, you should get a letter from them.
Flight Itinerary:
You have to submit scanned copy of flight reservation showing your departure and arrival dates. It is actually to show your tour plan. There is no need to buy confirm Flight Tickets for visa application.
Tour Plan:
It is suggested that you should write your tour plan in details about your activities in Australia. It will help visa officer to understand about your intentions.
Other Assets:
It is advised to include documents of any other assets which helps to show your financial position and economic ties with your country. These assets may include fixed deposits, any investments, funds from any legal source, any property documents you own etc.
Travel History:
You will be asked to give information about countries you had already visited or lived in past. Though travel history is not a requirement of visa yet it helps a lot to satisfy visa officer. Travel history shows that you are a genuine visitor and never overstay in any country. So, you should include if you have ever traveled to any country in past.
Polio Vaccination Certificate:
You have to get Polio vaccination certificate from government hospital.
Police Character Certificate:
It is not listed as a requirement of visa. However, immigration may ask you to include it but still it is not listed as a requirement of e Visa.
Employment:
If you are employed, You should upload the following documents:
- Salary slips/ pay slips for the last three months; and
- A copy of your contract or letter from your employer – stating your position, details ofyour income, length of your contract/employment; and
- Letter from your employer that your leave (period should be specified) has been approved and that you will resume your employment following your leave or business visit
If you are Self-employed:
If you are are self employed and doing business, you should include following documents:
- Evidence of company/business details – Name and address of business, information about the nature of the business, business registration license, bank statements relating to the business, and
- Certified copy of your National Tax Number (NTN) Registration Certificate issued by the Federal Board of Revenue
If you are a Student:
If you are a student, you should submit Evidence of your enrollment at your school/college or university
Additional Requirements for Business Visitors:
If you want to visit Australia for business like activities, you have to include some additional documents as Evidence of your proposed business activities in Australia
- Letter of invitation from the business in Australia stating the period and purpose of your visit; and
- Letter from the business you are representing providing details of your visit, your length of stay, and how your visit will benefit the business; and
- Details and supporting financial information of how your visit will be funded. For example: Bank statements from the business covering a period of three months; and
- Details of previous contact with Australian businesses. For example: records of trade with Australian businesses and details of previous business related visits from yourself or other persons representing the company on the same business matter or any other supporting documentation; and
- Certified copy of your National Tax Number (NTN) Registration Certificate issued by the Federal Board of Revenue for the business you are representing
For Applicants over 75 years Age:
Evidence that you have medical insurance covering your proposed length of your stay in Australia.
Eligible Countries for Australia e Visitor visa Subclass 600:
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