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Australian Visa Options for Travel, Working Holidays and Migration

The Australian Visa Bureau is a division of Visa Bureau. Visa Bureau is not affiliated with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and is a website specialising in visa and immigration information to Australia.

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1. Instant Australian ETA Travel & Tourist Visa Service

Tourists to Australia can apply online for an instant travel visa (also known as the Electronic Travel Authority or ETA visa), before starting the journey to Australia. All tourists need an Australian visa, and ETA Visas are processed instantly and electronically linked to your passport.

Apply Online for an Instant Australian ETA Tourist Visa

Through applying and paying for your ETA visa through the Australian Visa Bureau, your application will be managed through to completion by our Visa Processing Department. The service charge for the visa through the Australian Visa Bureau is £20, which covers the processing cost of the visa and also the additional service of your details being checked and confirmed as accurate by an experienced visa consultancy before your application is lodged to the Australian Government's processing system, to provide you with complete assurance that your visa will be approved without any issue. The service also entitles you to access our 24 hour helpdesk to ensure that your tourist visa application is a seamless, simple process. You will receive reminder emails for each ETA purchased prior to expiry ensuring you dont get caught short on a planned trip and you have full access to your ETA's details, terms and conditions via the client visa area on our website.

There are alternate tourist visas available from the Australian Government website. These visas range in price, depending on the country of your passport and the purpose / length of your visit. Some do not require a fee, while others will cost up to AU$145.

ETA visas are processed instantly and linked electronically to your passport.

Your ETA will be verified automatically when you check in for your flight to Australia and by an Australian Immigration officer when you arrive.


2. Australian Working Holiday Visas

Young people aged between 18 and 30 years can travel and work in Australia for up to 12 months on a Working Holiday Visa. Working Holiday Australian visas are best for gap-year travellers who want to explore Australia.

Apply Online for an Australian Working Holiday Visa

Through applying and paying for your Working Holiday Visa through the Australian Visa Bureau, your application will be managed through to completion by our Visa Processing Department. The cost of applying for the visa with the Australian Visa Bureau is £369, which covers the cost of the visa and also the additional service of your details being checked and confirmed as accurate by an experienced visa consultancy before being lodged to the Australian Government's processing system, to provide you with complete assurance that your visa will be approved without any issue. You will also be given access to our Working Holiday Visa Platinum Package, which includes exclusive bonuses like free hostel nights, discounts and offers on activities and travel in Australia and provides assistance setting up such essentials like an Australian bank account, travel insurance and an Australian Tax File Number. The service also entitles you to access our 24 hour helpdesk to ensure that your tourist visa application is a seamless, simple process.

You can also apply for your Australian Working Holiday Visa via the Australian Government website. Your eligibility will depend on the country of your passport and the purpose / length of your visit. The current cost of the visa is AU$440 (plus credit card surcharge & foreign exchange fees).


3. Australian Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled workers who wish to apply for permanent migration to Australia can apply through the Australian General Skilled Migration Program. The program aims to meet current skills shortages by attracting skilled migrants.

Complete the Free Online Australian Skilled Migration Visa Assessment

Australian Visa Bureau's free online Skilled Migration Visa assessment will provide you with your points score on completion and you will be given the option at that stage to request a free telephonic or email consultation with an experienced migration consultant specialising in evaluating eligibility for migration to Australia. As part of this initial free consultation, the consultant will discuss the options open to you and provide you with guidance on what visas are suitable and practical to you situation. Additionally, should you decide to use us to assist you with your skilled migration visa application, your migration consultant will explain our service charges. Our service charges are dependent on both the visa subclass and your own individual circumstances; for example, while our service charge can be as low as £29, it can range to £2,400 for some skilled visa applications. This is not inclusive of VAT, the Australian government fees or any other costs associated with the application. You are not obliged to use our services at any point and we encourage you to take the free online assessment to assess your eligibility. Should you choose to use our services, your application will be handled by a MARA-registered migration agent initially and you will be assigned a personal caseworker who will guide you through every step of the process, from confirming your eligibility and gathering documents to checking your final application before lodging it to the Australian government.

You can also begin the process of applying for an Australian Skilled Migration Visa by going to the Australian Government website. The government fees for a visa application range in price, depending on your own personal circumstances and the subclass of visa you are applying for. The total government fee can be anything from AU$435 for an employer-sponsored visa to over AU$3,000 for certain skilled visas.


Other Australian Visa Services

For more information, please choose a visa from the list below.

Travel Visas - Online ETA

The ETA is an instant online visa application linked to your passport. If you are visiting Australia for less than 3 months, you must obtain a travel visa before travelling.

Working Holiday Visa

The Australian Working Holiday Visa gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to work and travel in Australia for up to 24 months.

Skilled independent Visa

The Skilled Independent Visa is a permanent visa for skilled workers who want to live in Australia. The visa grants full work and settlement rights, but carries the highest points pass mark.

Skilled Sponsored Visa

There are a variety of Skilled Sponsored Visas for people with family in Australia, or who are willing to be sponsored by a State or Territory government