If you are wanting to extend your stay in Australia longer contact our team today. Our company mission is simply Australian Migration Made Easy. Visa Types We are skilled and experienced in preparing primary applications and reviewing applications for every kind of visa, but we do more than just that. Second Year Working Holiday Visa. You can apply for this visa either from inside or outside Australia. Student Visa. You will be entitled to: Study full time Work part-time for up to 40 hours a fortnight during the semesters Work full-time during the semester-holidays The validity of your student visa will be based on the length of your course.
Temporary Working Visa. Conditions that affect this visa: You can stay and work in Australia for as long as you have the job. Visa needs to be renewed at least every 4 years. There are almost eligible occupations — trade professionals, computing professionals, engineers, nurses and doctors, teachers, accountants, IT Professionals, managers and more… Dependent family members can be included on your visa.
While on your business sponsorship visa, you may submit an application for a permanent residency visa. Additionally, all travelers, including US citizens, must apply for a Travel Declaration to confirm their health status.
These requirements might change while the coronavirus vaccines continue to be implemented. We suggest you check our website constantly to get more updated information about this topic.
The cost of an Australian visa can vary depending on the type of visa purchased. Any discrepancy that is discovered can invalidate your visa subsequently, denying you entry into Australia. Once you submit your application for an ETA , it will be sent to you electronically at the email address that you provided on your application within approximately 3 working days.
It is possible that it takes longer than that depending on if there is any additional processing required on your application. You might even be required to submit a new application if there are deemed to be any issues with the original one that you submitted.
After your application is processed and approved, you will receive your ETA via the email address you provided when filling out the application. You need to keep a copy of that on your handheld device and have a printout to take with you to the airport when you travel to Australia.
You will be required to present both your passport and your ETA to airport officials before you are allowed entry. The ETA will then be attached to your passport and this is what you will use to travel throughout Australia. You are not allowed to work in Australia with an ETA visa; however, participating strictly in volunteer work is allowed.
Also note, that you are required to let the Australian Home Office know in case your phone number and email address change whilst you are traveling within Australia. For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website. Alcohol and Drugs: Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of drugs are strict.
Convicted offenders can expect lengthy sentences and fines. Driving under the influence of alcohol can result in jail time. Random breath testing of a driver's blood alcohol level is a common occurrence. Natural Disasters: Australia experiences a range of natural disasters, including bushfires, floods, and severe storms. From jellyfish to crocodiles, sharks, poisonous insects, and snakes, the continent and its waters host wildlife that merit awe and respect in equal doses.
Visit the Wet Tropics Management Authority visitor information guide for information on Australian wildlife and marine life. Take important safety precautions when swimming, such as swimming only between the flags where a lifeguard is present, and never swimming alone.
Further information on beach safety can be found on the Surf Life Saving website. Follow recommended precautions when snorkeling and scuba diving and never dive alone. Over the past few years, there have been numerous deaths related to snorkeling and scuba diving incidents. Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance Australia enforces laws prohibiting discrimination with regard to access to premises, facilities, and accommodation.
Many of the downtown areas of Australian cities were built in the s. These areas often have narrow sidewalks crowded with pedestrians and tourists. Generally, most public transit, parking, streets, and buildings are accessible to disabled travelers. Tourist spots at the beach or in the Australian outback can have varying degrees of accessibility.
Many accommodations and venues provide accessibility information on their websites. For emergency services in Australia, dial Ambulance services are widely available.
Excellent medical care is available in Australia. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. Although many health insurance companies will pay "customary and reasonable" hospital costs abroad, very few will pay for your medical evacuation back to the United States.
We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Prescriptions: If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of Australia to ensure the medication is legal in Australia.
Further health information: World Health Organization U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information on Medical Tourism, the risks of medical tourism, and what you can do to prepare before traveling to Australia.
Pharmaceuticals: U. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication back to the United States.
Medication purchased abroad must meet their requirements to be legally brought back into the United States. Medication should be for personal use and must be approved for usage in the United States. Please visit the U. Adventure Travel Visit the U. Air Quality Air pollution is a significant problem during certain months in Australia due to bush fires.
The air quality varies considerably and fluctuates with the seasons. It is typically at its worst in the bush fire season. People at the greatest risk from particle pollution exposure include: Infants, children, and teens People over 65 years of age People with lung disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD , which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema; People with heart disease or diabetes People who work or are active outdoors.
Travel and Transportation. Road Conditions and Safety: Traffic operates on the left side of the road, and all vehicles use right-hand drive. Use caution when crossing streets and when driving. When crossing roads on foot, make sure you look carefully in all directions. Seat belt use by drivers and all passengers is mandatory, and fines apply for not wearing them. Motorcyclists must wear helmets. Speed limits and laws are rigorously enforced.
Speed limits vary throughout Australia and are measured in kilometers, not miles. Be aware that speed cameras are everywhere and you will be ticketed for driving over the speed limit.
Roads and streets are frequently narrower and less graded than U. Outside major metropolitan areas, most highways are two-lane roads with significant distances between destinations. When driving in Australia, exercise caution while passing or merging with adjacent traffic. If driving in rural areas, be alert to free-roaming animals, such as kangaroos, and "road-trains" several semi-truck trailers connected together.
Passing road-trains is dangerous, and you should pull over to allow on-coming road-trains to pass to avoid being sideswiped. If you have no experience with a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you should exercise common-sense when driving in the Australian outback. More information about driving rules and regulations is available by state. Texting or holding your phone while driving is against the law in Australia, but you can use a hands-free system to communicate while driving.
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