When is the best time to apply for my Australia visa? The best time to apply for your Australia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Australia visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Australia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.
Tourist Application Requirements for a Australia Visa
Passport
You must provide a copy of the information page (photo and name) of your passport. Your actual passport should not be submitted. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next six months
Photographs
You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:
Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
Be taken against an all white background
Be two inches by two inches
Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
Applicants Under the Age of 18
For children under the age of 18 years, you must provide a completed Consent Form. The form must be filled out online, printed, and sent in with all other visa application documents. Details and the form can be found at: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/forms/Documents/1229.pdf.
CIBTvisas Order Form
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
Include answers for all fields
Display your full name as it appears in your passport
Be signed
Letter of Employment
You must provide a letter from your employer. The letter must:
State your length of employment
State your salary
State how much paid leave you have been granted
State whether or not you will have this job upon return
If you are self-employed, you must provide a proof of business registration such as tax registration forms or licenses.
Proof of Incentive to Return
You must provide proof of your ties to the U.S. ensuring your return. This can be in the form of:
Personal ties (copy of marriage certificate)
Property ties (copy of deed, mortgage, lease agreement)
Investment ties (copy of investment statements)
A written statement explaining your incentive to return to depart Australia
Description of Activities in Australia
You must provide an itinerary or description of your activities and length of stay while in Australia.
Urgent Applications
If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.
Visa Pre-Check
Have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline? CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to confirm your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly.