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Australian Visas Uncovered
If you are not an Australian or New Zealand passport holder then you will require a visa to enter Australia. Arriving at the airport without an appropriate visa will mean that you will not be permitted to travel until one has been issued. In addition your visa must cover the entire duration of your visit.

There are many types of Australian visas available. The visa which you apply for will depend on your length of stay and purpose of visit. Each visa has different criteria that must be met before it can be granted.

Australia Tourist / Business Visa

Of the many different types of visas available, the most commonly applied for are the ETA visas (Electronic Travel Authority). The ETA can be used for the purpose of business (ie conferences or meeting) and tourism. This Australia visa will allow you multiple stays of up to three months in a 12 month period. You are not permitted to work on this visa.

To apply for an ETA you will need

to hold one of the following end: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City, Hong Kong SAR

Australia Working Holiday Visa

The Australian working holiday visa provides you with the opportunity to travel around Australia, whilst topping up your funds through incidental work. You will be permitted to stay in Australia for twelve months from the day you enter.

To apply for the working holiday visa you will need to be aged between 18 and 31, have no dependent children and hold a end from one of the following countries:

UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden.