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Tourist and Study Visa for Australia

Published on: May 25, 2021
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 Tourist and Study Visa for Australia

Tourist and Study Visa for Australia

Visa 600 Tourist

The tourist visa is perfect for foreigners who want to explore Australia. This country boasts immense biodiversity and beautiful places to visit. Additionally, if the applicant wishes to visit a friend in Australia, this visa could be the best option for them.

This visa is valid for 3, 6, or 12 months, allowing the holder to stay in the country for a period not exceeding the visa's duration. It is possible for the holder to enroll in some academic programs with this visa; however, the length of the courses cannot exceed 3 months. #2

This visa may be granted for multiple entries or a single entry, depending on the specific circumstances of each application.

Requirements: #1, #4

Things to Consider:

The processing time for this visa is generally short, taking about a month after submitting the application and required documents. Minors are also eligible to apply for this visa.

In addition to the above requirements, if the visa is for a minor:

Cost:

150 AUD

Process:

  1. Ensure that the passport is valid for at least 6 months.
  2. Undergo medical examinations.
  1. Provide the required documentation, which must be accurate and complete.
  2. Submit the visa application via the ImmiAccount online platform. #3 Visa applications can only be submitted electronically; any other method will be rejected.
  1. Do not rush to buy flights until the visa has been granted.
  2. Provide biometric data.
  3. Undergo medical examinations.
  4. If there are any errors during the application, they can be corrected through the ImmiAccount portal.

Visa 500 Student

Australia boasts an education system above average, with prestigious universities such as the Australian National University and the University of Melbourne. This visa allows the applicant to study for periods longer than the 3-month limit of the tourist visa and includes permission to work for a maximum of 40 hours per week, automatically granted with the visa. #5

The holder may apply for visas for family members as dependents, such as children, parents, spouses, or permanent partners. These family members must apply simultaneously with the applicant, though they are not required to travel at the same time. Consider the following:

  1. The visa's validity period must be the same as the holder’s.
  2. The spouse or permanent partner can study for no more than 3 months; if they wish to study longer, they must apply for a student visa.
  3. School-aged children must be enrolled in an Australian school before the visa is granted.

This visa can be valid for up to 5 years, with the duration depending on the type of study the applicant intends to pursue. Generally, if the course duration is less than 10 months, the visa will be valid for the course length plus one additional month (11 months total). If the course exceeds 10 months, the visa will be valid for the course duration plus two additional months.

For Master’s or Diploma degrees that end in November or December, the visa will be valid until March 15 of the following year.

Requirements:

Documentation:

Process:

  1. The applicant’s situation in their home country.
  2. Previous studies completed.
  3. Reasons for choosing to study in Australia instead of their home country.
  4. Benefits the studies will bring.
  5. The applicant's ties to their home country, with an emphasis on their intent to return.

To create a checklist of requirements, applicants can use the virtual tool on the Australian immigration website. #8

References:

#1 https://beglobal.com.co/servicios/asesoria-visa-de-turismo/visa-turismo-australia/

#2 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600

#3 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/overview

#4 https://tramitesdecolombia.com/visados/oceania/australia/visa-australiana-para-colombianos/

#5 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500

#6 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

#7 https://oshcaustralia.com.au/en

#8 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#HowTo

#9 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/who-needs-health-examinations

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