• An Australia Visa takes about 20 working days.

• The visa is valid for a period of one year, i.e, 12 months.

• Keeping the processing time in mind, apply for a Australia Visa 10-12 days before your schedules travel date. The average processing times of visa applications depend on the category of visa being applied for.

• It is advisable that you book flight tickets that are refundable if the bookings are made prior to the grant of a visa. Also, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection recommends that you apply for your Australia Visa well ahead of your proposed travel date and finalise your travel arrangements after the visa is issued.

• The following are the stages that a visa to Australia undergoes:
  Stage I: Application is received by us, and forwarded to Australian High Commission.
  
  Stage II: Application is received and processed by Australian High Commission.
  
  Stage III: Passport/Documents/Notification Letter is either emailed or couriered or is available at the counter at the Australian High Commission for collection. (Please note: The counter option is Applicable for Delhi and Nepal applicants only)
  
  Stage IV: Passport/Documents is collected from Australia Visa application Centre. ( Please note that there will be a Service Charge for the above services. The issuance of the visa and the decisions regarding the same are beyond the control of musafir.com, and are solely subject to the Australia High Commission’s jurisdiction.)
  
  Please note that Australian privacy legislation prevents the Australian High Commission from disclosing information about visa applications to anyone other than the applicant. This means that if anyone other than the applicant contacts the High Commission to enquire on your behalf, the High Commission will not be provide them with any information unless you have provided written authorization.

• You are allowed to stay in the country for a maximum of 3 months at a time. It is possible to leave the country and re-enter for a further 3 months within the life time of the visa (12 months).

• • Have a valid Passport and valid Australia Visa;
  • Be in good health;

• Good moral character;
• Be able to convince the immigration officer that you have your family, property, assets, etc. that would serve as an incentive to come back to your home country;
• Be able to convince the immigration officer that you will leave the country before your Australia visa expires;
• Have sufficient funds to support yourself in Australia and the amount depends on how long you will stay in Australia and whether you will be staying with family, friends or any paid accommodation.

• • Passport;
  • Valid Australia Visa;

• Confirmed return Ticket;
• Contact details of your relative, friends or business contact in Australia;
• Confirmed hotel bookings (If Any);
• Australia Currency and other forms of forex;
• An unlocked smartphone, preferable with a Sim card from India;
• Any additional documents required to prove your purpose of visit (especially if you are travelling on a business Visa).

• • Keep your Declaration form in hand (provided to you on the flight);

• Keep all travel documents (passport, valid Australia Visa, return ticket, hotel bookings etc.) ready in case the immigration officer asks to produce any document;
• If you are an unaccompanied minor, make sure you stay with the flight attendant who is in charge of your safety. Additionally, you must recognise the adult picking you up at the airport. If you have any doubts, you must inform the airline staff immediately.

Often referred to as the ‘land of dreams,’ Australia boasts a wide variety of coral reefs, sacred legends, scorching deserts, lush green rainforests, and glistening shores.

This largest island in the world is as large as the USA, featuring a population as meagre as that of the New York State. This beautiful continent is the home to a wide range of wildlife that will keep you entertained round the clock. In addition to wildlife, it also offers some spectacular views along with exciting adventure activities. Scuba diving, snorkelling, jet boarding, and skydiving are some of the best adventures that you can experience in the Australian wonderland.

The laid-back beaches that help you refresh your mind paired with the world’s friendliest hospitality is something you will look forward to, in Australia. Featuring flamboyant multicultural cities, isolated islands, exciting safaris, and some sparkling reefs; Australia boasts a beauty which no other continent possesses. There is a rich diversity in the landforms that lets you experience a great variation in the sceneries. Apart from this, scuba diving enthusiasts can get a glimpse of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, one of the few natural wonders of the world that survived global warming and pollution.

The elongated coastlines in the Gold Coast offer a multicultural blend of the seafood dishes and desserts that will take your taste buds on a serious roller coaster ride. Australia also boasts a wide variety of distilleries that serve the most elegant wine in the world. However, if you are not much into alcohol, you can also enjoy a delightful cup of coffee in this beautiful continent.

This continent nation has a lot to offer in terms of diversity,

• Sydney’s Opera House : Words will fall short to describe the beauty of this wonderful place in Australia. Listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Opera House is a beauty in itself.
• Great Barrier Reef : This beautiful living structure on the planet Earth is home for more than 3,000 coral reefs and 600 continental islands.
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park : Located in the heart of the Red Centre in Australia, this beautiful wonder is at its best phase during the sunset.
• Sydney Harbour Bridge : This large steel arch bridge is a perfect place to witness the sunsets in Australia.
• Blue Mountains National Park : Abode for all the nature lovers, this beautiful array of mountains features eucalyptus trees that change the colour of the mountains.
• Bondi Beach : One of the largest coastlines in the continent of Australia, Bondi beach is a heaven for all the surfers. It also features an array of restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls for the tourists.
• Daintree National Park : Hosting more than 18,000 plant species and many rare animals like crocodiles, Ulysses butterflies, kangaroos, and the cassowary; this national park is a beautiful place to visit in Australia.
• Fraser Island : This large sand island is the ultimate destination for all the adventure seekers in Australia. Make sure you carry loads of sunscreen and comfortable footwear, as this place does not have any sealed roads.
• Great Ocean Road : This top tourist attraction in Australia is the home for the famous twelve apostles. It also boasts some famous sightings of the Arch, Campbell National Park, Lock Ard Gorge, and the London Bridge.
• Broome and the Kimberley region: This mystical place that recreates the staircase to the moon phenomenon is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia.