Australian Visa Frequently Asked Questions

ETA Visa FAQs

How long can I stay in Australia on an ETA?
>> You can stay in Australia for up to 3 months on each visit.

Can I re enter on the same ETA visa?
>> An ETA is valid on your passport for 12 months from date of issue, and is multiple entry

I have children on my passport do they require an ETA visa?
>> Everybody entering Australia require an ETA visa.

How long does it take to obtain an ETA visa?
>> An ETA visa can be issued by Visas Australia Company within 24 hours and a confirmation of your visa will be posted or emailed to you.

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Working Holiday Visa FAQs

Do I need to show proof of funds?
>> You should have sufficient funds (approx £2000) for your initial stay in Australia and to cover the cost of an onward/return airfare

Can I apply for a Working Holiday Visa whilst in Australia?
>> You have to be outside Australia when you apply and can only enter when the visa is granted.

How long does it take to be issued?
>> The visa is usually issued within 48 hours, unless you have health/character requirements.

How do I know I have got a working holiday visa?
>> You obtain your visa label once you arrive in Australia, but a confirmation is sent to you via email or post confirming a working holiday visa has been issued against your passport.

How long can I stay in Australia on a working holiday visa?
>> A working holiday visa gives you a stay in Australia for 12 months. From the date your visa is granted you have 12 months to travel to Australia, and your stay starts from the date you first enter the Country.

Can I leave and then re-enter on a working holiday visa?
>> Yes you can leave and re-enter Australia within the 12 months from the date of your initial entry.

How long can I work in Australia?
>> You can work in Australia for 12 months, but you can not be employed by any one employer for more than three months.

I want to work in the health care industry whilst in Australia, do I require a medical?
>> Yes you will be required to undergo a chest x-ray, medical and HIV/Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C testing.

Will I need a chest x-ray?
>> A chest x-ray will be required if:
You have spent more than 3 consecutive months in the last five years or you are a resident in a Country or Countries considered to be of a very high health risk of tuberculosis.
You are likely to enter an Australian hospital or health care or you are likely to be engaged in an Australian child care centre as either on employee or trainee.

Do I require travel insurance?
>> Yes, there is a reciprocal agreement with Australia but Visas Australia Company strongly recommends you take out travel insurance

I have had a WHV before, but I never entered Australia, can I have another one?
>> Yes, if you never entered Australia on the working holiday visa and you still meet the requirements you can apply for the visa.

I have had a WHV before, can I have another one?
>> No, but if you can apply for a tourist visa or if you meet the requirements obtain a New Zealand working holiday visa shown in the side menu.

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