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Australian Embassy in the UK: Australia House

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.

The Australian Embassy in London is the Australian High Commission. The Australian High Commission is located at Australia House in London.

The Australian High Commission in London is the Australian Government's main diplomatic representative body in the United Kingdom. The High Commission provides diplomatic services, as well as migration and visa services between Australia and the UK.

1. Instant Australian Tourist Visa

Tourists to Australia can apply online for an instant tourist 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.

Click Here to Apply Online for an Instant Australian Tourist Visa

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

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.

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.

Click Here to 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 email and telephonic helpdesk to ensure that your 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.

Click Here to 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.

Australian Visa Services

Please choose a visa from the list below.

Travel Visas - ETa

The ETA replaces the visa label or stamp in a passport and removes the need for application forms. If you are taking a holiday in Australia for less than 3 months, you must obtain a travel visa before travelling.

Apply here for an instant ETA visa

Information on tourist and travel visas

Working Holiday Maker Visa

The Australian Working Holiday Visa gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to work while travelling in Australia for a period of 12 to 24 months.

Apply here for an Australian Working Holiday Visa
Information on Working Holiday visas

Skilled independent

The Skilled Independent Visa is a permanent visa for skilled people wishing to live and work in Australia. The visa grants work and settlement rights for anywhere in Australia, but carries the highest points pass mark of any Australian visa.

Skilled Visa Online Assessment

Information on Skilled Visas

Family, Parents and Partners

Family visas require sponsorship by an Australian or eligible New Zealand citizen. Children and other family members may apply to join their Australian citizen or permanent resident family members in Australia.

Immigration Assessment for family and partner visas
Information on family and partner visas

Skilled Sponsored

This Skilled visa category is for skilled migrants who have been nominated by a participating State/Territory or who have a family sponsor in Australia.

Visa Assessment For Skilled Sponsored Visa

Skilled Regional Sponsored

The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is a sponsored work visa for skilled people wishing to live and work in a regional or low population growth area in Australia.

Online Visa Assessment for the Skilled Regional Visa

Skills Matching Visa

This Australian skilled migration category is for applicants who may or may not meet the Points Test and are seeking to be nominated by an Australian State/Territory.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)

The Australian Government's RSMS is limited to certain areas of Australia. It allows employers to sponsor skilled migrants for job vacancies. The RSMS visa provides permanent residency.

Online Visa Assessment For RSMS

Business visitor Visas

Business Visas are provided to visitors who are travelling to Australia to attend conferences or training sessions, business meetings, or for those establishing a business in Australia. There are no work rights associated with these visas.

Student Visas

To apply for an Australian Student Visa, you will need a letter of offer or Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your education provider. Student status can lead to permanent residence in Australia and Bonus Points under the Skilled Visa class.

Retirement Investor Visa

The Australian Retirement Investor Visa came into effect in mid-2005. This visa is temporary and does not lead to permanent residency in Australia. Under this new visa scheme, visa holders are required to invest significant funds in the Australian economy in the form of a government held bond.

Labour Agreements

Labour Agreements enable Australian employers to recruit a specified number of workers from overseas in response to identified skills shortages in the Australian labour market. Employees may come to Australia on either a temporary or permanent basis.

Employer Nomination Scheme

Permanent residents entering Australia under the Employer Nomination Scheme have a job waiting for them. Alternatively, you can apply for this visa if you hold a temporary working visa, such as the Working Holiday Visa or a Student Visa.

Business visas

The Australian Business Visa program encourages successful business owners, investors and senior executives to settle in Australia while developing new or existing opportunities in Australian business. Business Visa holders are initially granted a provisional visa and can apply for residency after 4 years.

Assessment For Business Immigration Visas

Resident Return Visa

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) is valid for 3 months or 5 years, depending on the circumstances. It allows Australian permanent residents to travel to and from Australia as often as they wish within the validity of the visa, while maintaining their status as permanent residents.

The Australian Embassy in Britain

The Australian High Commission is located:

Australia House
Strand
London WC2B 4LA
Tel: 020 7379 4334
Fax: 020 7240 5333

Office hours are from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except for UK bank and Australian national holidays.

Australian Embassies in Other Countries

Australian High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates can be found in most capital cities around the world.

Listed below are the countries and cities where an Australian diplomatic mission is situated, (including embassies, High Commissions, consulates, consulates-general and other delegations) and links to their main page.

Australian Embassies in Europe

Belgium and Luxembourg: Embassy of Australia in Brussels
Croatia: Australian Embassy in Zagreb
France: Embassy of Australia in Paris
Germany: Embassy of Australia in Berlin
Greece: Embassy of Australia in Athens
Hungary: Australian Embassy in Budapest
Ireland: Embassy of Australia in Dublin
Israel: Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv
Italy: Embassy of Australia in Rome
Netherlands: Australian Embassy in The Hague
Poland: Australian Embassy in Warsaw
Russia: Embassy of Australia in Moscow
Spain: Embassy of Australia in Madrid
Sweden: Embassy of Australia in Stockholm
United Kingdom: Australian High Commission in London

Australian Embassies in Asia

China: Embassy of Australia in Beijing
Fiji: Australian High Commission in Suva
Hong Kong: Consulate-General of Australia in Hong Kong
India: Australian High Commission in New Delhi
Indonesia: Australian Consulate in Bali
Indonesia: Australian Embassy in Jakarta
Iran: Australian Embassy in Tehran
Japan: Australian Embassy in Tokyo
Korea, South: Embassy of Australia in Seoul
Laos: Australian Embassy in Vientiane
Lebanon: Embassy of Australia in Beirut
Malaysia: Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur
Philippines: Australian Embassy in Manila
Taiwan: Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taiwan
Thailand: Australian Embassy in Bangkok
Vietnam: Australian Embassy in Hanoi

Australian Embassies in North America

Canada: Australian High Commission in Ottawa
United States: Consulate General of Australia in New York
United States: Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C.

Australian Embassy in South America

Brazil: Embassy of Australia in Brasília

Australian Embassy in Africa

South Africa: Australian High Commission in Pretoria

Australian Embassies in Oceania

Micronesia: Australian Embassy in Pohnpei
New Zealand: Australian High Commission in Wellington

Migration Branch of the Australian High Commission

The Migration Branch of the Australian High Commission is located in Australia House in London, and it acts as an overseas representative of the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

The Migration Branch, however, does not provide any individual counselling or specific advice to potential migrants. For this reason the Australian High Commission advises potential migrants obtain help from a Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) certified migration agent.

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