Tourist Stream Visitor Visas Processing Times 2nd Quarter 2019

Tourist Stream Visitor Visas finalised during April to June 2019.

Visitor Visa Processing Times can be affected by various factors, including the nationality of the applicant.

This can affect the type of Visitor Visa they can apply for. Many nationalities are not able to apply for an ETA visa, which … Read the rest

Visitor Visa Processing Times Sept 2019

Subclass 600 Visitor Visa Processing Times.

Processing Times in September 2019 were:

  • Tourist Stream: 75% finalised in 19 days or less, 10% took over 26 days.
  • Sponsored Family Stream: 75% finalised in 21 days or less, 10% took over 36 days.
  • Frequent Traveller stream: 75% finalised in 6 days or
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Australian Visitor Visa after Applying for a Partner Visa

Can I Apply for an Australian Visitor Visa while waiting for a Partner Visa?.

Yes, you can apply.

However, not everyone gets approved, and many only get a 3 month stay.
Some get a 12 months visa, but must leave every 3 months.
Others get a full 12 months stay, … Read the rest

Australian Visitor Visa Rejection Rate

90,000 Visitor Visas to Australia Rejected in a single year.

The above heading is from a 2016 news report.  90,000 sounds like a lot of Visa rejections, at first glance. But how bad is it really ?

That figure of 90,000 came from a calculation based on the Dec 2014 … Read the rest

Does a Visitor Visa Guarantee Entry to Australia?

An Australian Visitor Visa does NOT Guarantee Entry to Australia.

Getting a Visitor Visa to Australia is not a guarantee that you will be allowed entry.

Some nationalities, where visa fraud or visa overstay is a problem, may also have to convince the Immigration Officers in Australia that they are … Read the rest

Visitor Visa Grant Rates by Country April to June 2018

Visitor Visa Grant Rates by Country 2017-2018.

Visitor Visa grant rates vary depending on a few different factors.

The main factor is the country of origin, and the experiences of overstay and illegal working rates of nationals from those countries.  The higher the rate of illegal use of a visa, … Read the rest

Visitor visa (subclass 600) Sponsored Family Stream

Australian Sponsored Family Stream Visitor visa.

Applications for the Sponsored Family Stream option of the subclass 600 Visitor Visas to Australia must have a sponsor.

    • Normally the sponsor must be a family member in Australia.
    • A sponsor can’t be a fiance, in-law, cousin or friend.
    • A sponsor can only sponsor
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Visitor Visa Application Cost Applied for IN Australia

How much does a Visitor Visa cost when applied for Inside Australia.

The cost of a normal tourist stream subclass 600 Visitor Visa is normally $140, for people who apply from OUTSIDE Australia.

The cost for the same visa, when applied for INSIDE Australia, is quoted as “From AUD355″ on … Read the rest

Australian Education Costs on a Tourist Visa

Education Costs on a Tourist Visa.

The following is based on the Education rules for Queensland.  Cost for other States may be similar, or higher.

No Australian State provides free education for those on a Tourist Visa.

Fees for the duration of the enrolment are paid in advance.

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