Common Australia Visa Types and Costs 2022

An Australian Visa is an endorsement or stamp on a passport or other travel document held by a foreign citizen entering Australia. This document is issued by a visa agency authorized by the Australian Federal Government to indicate that they are allowed to enter and exit the country or pass through the country. Australian visas include tourist visas, family visit visas, business visas, student visas, etc.

In this article we will be discussing three of the most popular Australian visa types:

Australia Visa Types and Costs

E-visa

The Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is a visa that Australian Immigration pioneered in 1996. This online application system was launched for the convenience of foreigners in order to improve the efficiency of visa reviews for tourists/business people entering Australia.

In the future, countries including the United States, Sri Lanka, etc. will also adopt electronic visas as a visa-free treatment for foreign tourists/business people entering the country.

Tourist VISA

Materials Needed

1. The original passport, if you have an old passport, please provide it alongside;
2. Four two-inch colour photos with white background;
3. Photocopy of ID card and family register;
4. A copy of the business license of the applicant’s unit or a copy of the organization code certificate affixed with the official seal;
5. The applicant’s work certification letter in any language (indicating name, gender, date of birth, entry time, position, leave time and annual salary);
6. The applicant’s detailed bank deposit certificate;
7. The bank card’s half-year turnover details (printed and stamped by the bank);
8. A copy of the real estate certificate and a copy of the automobile driving certificate;
9. A copy of the marriage certificate or a copy of the divorce certificate;
10. Retirees should provide a copy of their retirement certificate (items 4 and 5 cannot be provided);

Family Visit VISA

The family visa is also called the Australia-visiting relatives visa and is valid for six months or one year with each stay lasting 90 days.

If your family members or children are working, living or studying in Australia and you want to visit them in Australia, then this visa type is a must for you:

Before any visit is possible, Australia needs to provide you with:

1. The original invitation letter issued by your child or relatives;

2. A copy of your child or relative’s work certificate or school certificate and student ID;

3. A photocopy of the first page of your child’s or relative’s passport and a photocopy of the visa;

4. Proof of residence in Australia of your child or relative;

Materials you need to provide:

1. The original passport, if you have an old passport, please provide it together;

2. Four two-inch colour photos with white background;

3. Photocopy of ID card and family register;

4. A copy of a copy of the business license of the applicant’s unit or a copy of the organization code certificate affixed with the official seal;

5. The applicant’s work certification letter in Chinese or English (indicating name, gender, date of birth, entry time, position, leave time and annual salary);

6. The applicant’s detailed bank deposit certificate of 50,000 yuan is frozen for six months;

7. The bank card’s half-year turnover details (printed and stamped by the bank);

8. A copy of the real estate certificate and a copy of the automobile driving certificate;

9. A copy of the marriage certificate or a copy of the divorce certificate;

10. Retirees should provide a copy of their retirement certificate (items 4 and 5 cannot be provided);

General Materials Needed for All Australia Visa Types

• • Personal information form,
  • passport,
  • ID card,
  • photo,
  • account book,
  • marriage certificate,
  • English employment certificate,
  • salary card or retirement pension or current bank card statement,
  • company bank card statement,
  • invitation letter,

• real estate certificate,
• other asset certification,
• car driving license.

Validity period: multiple times in 1 year, multiple times in 3 years, multiple times in 10 years

Processing time: about 14 working days

Fees: Fees include embassy fees and visa centre fees.