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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Australian Visitor Visa: subclass 600

Australian Visitor Visa: subclass 600.

This visa lets you visit Australia to stay for varying periods of up to three, six or twelve months at a time.

The visitor visa only allows tourism activities, no work is allowed.

This is a common visitor visa option for passport holders from many … Read the rest

Australian Visitor Visa: eVisitor subclass 651

Australian Visitor Visa: eVisitor subclass 651.

This visa lets you visit Australia to stay for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period.​

​​​​​​This is a free visa.​

You must be outside Australia when you lodge your application, and you must hold a passport from an eligible … Read the rest

State School costs in Australia for Temporary Visa Holders

Cost for Children of Temporary Visa Holders Studying in Australian Schools.

The rules for the children attending school in Australia while on a Tourist Visa may be different for the different States in Australia, as each State has its own Education Department.
The following, based on Queensland regulations, can give … Read the rest

Australian Visitor Visa Processing Times August 2018

Processing Times for getting an Australian Visitor Visa.

Tourist Stream Visitor Visa Processing Times August 2018.

75% of Global Tourist Stream Visitor Visas that were granted during the month of August 2018, took less than 22 days, while 10% took over 27 days.

Straightforward applications from some countries averaged 1 … Read the rest

From Visitor Visa to Partner Visa

Transferring From Visitor Visa to Partner Visa.

Some people who have entered Australia on a Visitor Visa have decided to get married, or enter into a de facto relationship, with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

They then decide to stay in Australia, and apply for a Partner Visa. This … Read the rest