Australia Tourist Visa for Immigrants – Visa sponsorship in Australia

Life is a Journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accomodation (Oliver Goldsmiths).

Planning a vacation or you just want a place with beautiful scenery where you can just take photos to post on Social media after a trip?

Say no more as I will be showing you how to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa.

Do you know that there are a lot of attractive tourist sites in Australian.

Places like Uluru (which has taken out the crown as Australia’s number one bucket list destination in a survey by tr.

There are also places like Kangaroo Island, Wineglass bay and so many other beautiful tourist sites.

Do you have some of these on your bucket list and you wish to get them off your list? Let’s roll…

Here are the general steps to follow and it is important to note that applying for an Australian Tourist Visa involves a straight forward process. Got it?

Step 1: Check eligibility

Ensure that eligibility criteria for the visitor visa is met (class 600) as this is the most common visa for tourists.

Step 2: Online application

create an account on the Australian Government Immigration website (Department of Home Affairs) and complete the online application form for the visitor visa (subclass 600).

Step 3: Required documents

Documents such as a valid passport, proof of funds to support your stay, travel itinerary, health insurance and evidence of tiers to your home country

should be prepared to demonstrate your intention to return. Are you still following? Yes?

Step 4: Health and character requirements 

There may be a need to undergo health examinations and provide a police certificate depending on your circumstances.

Step 5: Biometrics and visa fees

This is depending on your nationality as you may need to provide biometrics (finger prints and photograph).

Step 6: submission

submit your application and wait for a decision. The status of your application online can also be tracked.
Easy, right?

Another vital information to take note of is visa sponsorship and understanding this is key.

Visa sponsorship involves a person or an organization in Australia taking responsibility for your stay.

For tourists, this often means a family member or friend will vouch for your financial stability and adherence to visa conditions during your visit.

Interesting Read:

Australia Admission for International Students – Study in Australia

Types of Tourist Visas

As a Tourist in Australia, here is a list of Tourist visa you need to consider. Trust me to tell you about everything so that you will not be lost when applying. Here we go!

• Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

Sponsored Family Stream: This stream is for those who are visiting family in Australia. Your sponsor needs to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Tourist Stream: This stream is for people traveling to Australia for leisure. While it doesn’t require sponsorship, having a sponsor can strengthen your application.

• Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 601)

This visa is for short-term visits for tourism or business. It doesn’t require sponsorship but is only available to passport holders from specific countries.

• eVisitor (Subclass 651)

Similar to the ETA, this visa is for short-term stays and doesn’t require sponsorship. It’s available to passport holders from certain European countries.

Tips for a Successful Application

You want that application successfully, right? Here are tips for you…

• Provide Detailed Information: Ensure all forms and documents are thoroughly completed and provide as much information as possible.
• Strong Ties to Home Country: Demonstrate that you have strong reasons to return home, such as employment, family, or property.
• Financial Proof: The sponsor should provide robust evidence of their financial capacity to support the visa
• Use the visa finder:Use the Visa Finder to determine what type of Australian visa you need! You would need to input this yourself since it requires you to choose (a) type of visa, (b) country of passport, and (c) age.

Before you make that trip as a Tourist in Australia, here are fun things you need to know about Australian…

1. Australian is an Island a Country and a Continent. This is basic knowledge as everyone knows this.

2. There are interesting animals you can find only in Australian. Animals like Koalas, Emus, Kangaroos and so on. Captivating, right?

3.The Australian mammals, platypuses and echidnas, are the only two mammals in the world that lay eggs to give birth.

4. Australia is home to 1,500 types of spiders and to 4,000 types of ants.

5. Australia has over 750 different reptile species, more than any other country in the world. The saltwater crocodile is an example. It is the largest reptile in the world and one of the oldest creatures to walk the planet.

It is also the closest living thing that I have ever seen to a dinosaur. If you are ever in Darwin in the Northern Territory, take a cruise on the Adelaide River and see the crocodiles jump. The power of their jumping and their jaws is eye-popping!

6. There are many deadly creatures in Australia such as 21 of the world’s 25 most venomous snakes, the blue-ringed octopus and the stonefish. Another is the Australian box jellyfish which

is considered the most venomous marine animal. I spend a few weeks each year in beautiful Palm Cove, Far North Queensland.

If I am there between about October and May, I swim in the protection of the marine stinger net installed each year by the local council.

7. Australians have a vernacular or slang sometimes called “Strine” or “Strayan.” Look out for “bloke” (man) and “sheila” (woman). These terms are sometimes on public toilets (what Australians call restrooms) so it is handy to know which is which!

It is pertinent to note that visa sponsorship in Australia, typically a tourist visa does not entirely need sponsorship in some cases as it is intended for short term visits for tourism.

Bon Voyage!

Further Reading:

How to Apply for an Australian Study Visa: A Guide for Immigrant