Documents Needed For Entering Australia

Passport and visa are the most important and only necessary documents for entering Australia. Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the date of arrival and a relevant visa should be shown to the passport officer. Citizens of some countries are allowed to make their visa application online (ETA) and they also obtain their visa online which the passport officer can see on the computer during the passport checking process.

The type of visa that you apply is important since it determines the limitations on your future activities in Australia. With tourist visa, it is not possible to study for longer periods and it is also not allowed to work. Many tourists prefer getting a working holiday visa which allows to work with several employers over the year and helps the travelers to keep the track of their budget. There are many visas available for students as well and these are especially preferred by exchange students coming for a year from overseas. But it should be kept in mind that working allowance for student visas are much less than working holiday visas.

To be able to find the most suitable visa for your needs, please visit Australian Immigration Office web site.