Distant Australia, one of the members of the British Commonwealth, is attractive not only for its sights. There are very comfortable conditions for permanent residence, good career and work opportunities, as well as high quality education. Of course, Russians need a visa to Australia to visit the state, whatever the purpose.

WHO REQUIRES A VISA

An Australian visa is needed for everyone who is going to go to this country. Not quite numerous tourists, applicants for permanent residence, brides, spouses of Australian citizens, students, employees with a contract and even our retired citizens - all these people issue entry permits of the appropriate categories.

It should be said that it is easier to emigrate to Australia than to any other English-speaking developed country. You can move there even without having a permanent job, not being a student or a spouse of a legal resident of Australia: it is enough to have a certain amount of money to support yourself and rent/purchase property.

TYPES OF VISAS TO AUSTRALIA

There are several types of Australian entry visas. All of them are issued strictly according to the tasks of the applicant and are issued in the Russian representations of Australia - the Embassy in Moscow or in special departments of regional Consulates. Some types of documents are made through special visa centers. Information about the branches of the visa application centers can be found on the website of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

TOURIST AND GUEST VISA TO AUSTRALIA

The name of the type of visa speaks for itself. This is a combined short stay visa for multiple purposes of arrival and not just for those who are traveling. A tourist visa to Australia is issued not only for tourists, it is also needed for those citizens who plan to visit their friends, relatives and acquaintances. It is also suitable for short-term training for a period of up to three months. According to it, a foreigner does not have the right to do business.

BUSINESS/BUSINESS VISA TO AUSTRALIA

Another type of visitor visa is a business/business visa. It is necessary for foreigners for all types of business visits to Australia, but according to the laws, this document also does not give the right to work / carry out activities for remuneration. How a business visit is considered business trips, arrival in the country for negotiations / invitation of partners, for doing business, visiting seminars, fairs, exhibitions, conferences. To obtain it, it is necessary to demonstrate that the applicant is involved in the business.

WORK VISA TO AUSTRALIA

To be able to work for hire, you must obtain a work visa to Australia at the Embassy in Moscow, or at the Consulates in the regions. There are a lot of subspecies of this visa, depending on the work itself, the qualifications of the specialist, the terms of labor contact and many other factors. A work visa to Australia for Russians is issued to the following categories of specialists:

Employees invited by an Australian employer;
Entrepreneurs planning to open a business and hire workers;
Young professionals who have passed the selection by the competition;
Foreigners who plan to independently look for work already being directly in Australia.
A work visa to Australia provides an opportunity for legal employment in the state.

STUDENT VISA TO AUSTRALIA

An entry permit to study in Australia will be required for all students who not only want to receive an excellent Australian education in educational institutions, but also live in the country during their studies for a more or less long time. On a student visa to Australia, you can come, for example, to long-term English courses and live there for a year while it is valid.

BRIDE VISA TO AUSTRALIA

Another name for the fiancé visa to Australia is the partner visa, as not only women can obtain it. This also includes a spouse visa for those who have already married. Issued to all foreign nationals - spouses of Australians or citizens of other countries legally residing in Australia. The fiancé visa to Australia is a temporary document, then after marriage a permanent visa for the spouse of subclass 100 is issued. The estimated time of the wedding must fit within the period of 9 months, after which the visa becomes invalid.

TRANSIT VISA TO AUSTRALIA

In order to be able to transit through Australian territory, an appropriate transit visa is required. Such a situation may, for example, arise when traveling to New Zealand, since there are no direct flights from Russia in this direction.

A transit visa is needed even if the Russian does not plan to leave the airport. It is valid for only 72 hours, after the expiration of the period it is necessary to leave the territory of Australia.

OTHER VISAS

There is a separate Australian Medical Treatment Visa, Australian Resident Return Visa, which are more specific subtypes of the entry visa. Issued if there is a need for treatment in Australia or return to its territory for residents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A VISA TO AUSTRALIA

To obtain an Australian visa, you will need to collect and submit a package of necessary documents, which is regulated by immigration rules. Its set varies depending on the type of visa required.

The general list of documents for a tourist visa to Australia, required by visa legislation:

Correctly completed application form for a visa to Australia, form 1419. The application form must be filled out in Latin letters, all 21 pages contain a translation into Russian and explanations, the application form is available on the website of the Embassy (Consulate);
A copy of the main page of the passport in the name of the applicant with a photo and personal passport data;
Receipt or check confirming the payment of the consular fee;
One photo - 35 by 45 mm, requirements - as for Schengen. The photo should be taken recently, preferably not earlier than 6 months;
Written permission to provide third parties with information about the applicant on Form 956 or Form 956A;
Photocopies of old visas obtained in previous international travels;
Financial guarantees showing an adequate source of income/good financial status:
A certificate from work, from which it is clear that the salary is sufficient, the period of work, the dates of the granted leave;
Bank statements/deposit bank statements showing the availability of funds;
Property documents.
For students/students in schools, a study certificate from the relevant institution stating that the applicant is a student/students and is allowed to be absent from studies while in Australia;
If the applicant is over 75 years old, then it is mandatory to provide medical insurance, this insurance must be issued for the entire period of stay.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR GUEST VISA TO AUSTRALIA

Copy of the identity document of the inviter parties with name, surname, photo and other passport information;
The invitation itself, signed by the inviter, indicating whether the expenses for the invitee will be taken on themselves;
Documents confirming the sufficient solvency of the inviting party, if it provides financial support for the trip: bank statements, salary receipts and other guarantees.

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VISA TO AUSTRALIA INDEPENDENTLY IN 2017
Distant Australia, one of the members of the British Commonwealth, is attractive not only for its sights. There are very comfortable conditions for permanent residence, good career and work opportunities, as well as high quality education. Of course, Russians need a visa to Australia to visit the state, whatever the purpose.
For those who decide to apply for a visa through the visa center, we recommend the online visa center.

As an exotic tourist destination, this country is ideal for travelers who are tired of Europe, Asia, Caribbean resorts and who are going to see something new. As a country where you can start a more prosperous life, Australia is interesting for Russian emigrants. Therefore, they go there to work, to marry, to study.

Contents [hide]
1 Who needs a visa
2 Types of visas to Australia
3 Required documents for a visa to Australia
4 Australian visa requirements
5 Visa to Australia for a child
6 Applying for a visa to Australia
7 cost
8 Validity periods
9 Deadlines
10 Australian visa refusal
11 Video: Immigration to Australia
12 Australian Visa Application Centers and Embassies
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For an Australian tourist visa, you need to pay $130, and a long-term visa costs more than $6,000.
WHO REQUIRES A VISA

An Australian visa is needed for everyone who is going to go to this country. Not quite numerous tourists, applicants for permanent residence, brides, spouses of Australian citizens, students, employees with a contract and even our retired citizens - all these people issue entry permits of the appropriate categories.

It should be said that it is easier to emigrate to Australia than to any other English-speaking developed country. You can move there even without having a permanent job, not being a student or a spouse of a legal resident of Australia: it is enough to have a certain amount of money to support yourself and rent/purchase property.

TYPES OF VISAS TO AUSTRALIA

There are several types of Australian entry visas. All of them are issued strictly according to the tasks of the applicant and are issued in the Russian representations of Australia - the Embassy in Moscow or in special departments of regional Consulates. Some types of documents are made through special visa centers. Information about the branches of the visa application centers can be found on the website of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

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TOURIST AND GUEST VISA TO AUSTRALIA

The name of the type of visa speaks for itself. This is a combined short stay visa for multiple purposes of arrival and not just for those who are traveling. A tourist visa to Australia is issued not only for tourists, it is also needed for those citizens who plan to visit their friends, relatives and acquaintances. It is also suitable for short-term training for a period