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 As services related to the visa application process have been impacted by COVID-19, additional time will be given to applicants for completing the checks and providing the required information. Service disruptions will be taken into account at the time that the application is being processed. 

 When applying for a new visa, a bridging visa might be granted keeping the applicant’s status lawful in Australia till the time that a decision is made on their visa application. 

 You can request for a waiver on the “no further stay” condition if your visa will be expiring within 4 weeks. If the request for waiver is approved, a new visa application must be made before the expiry of the current visa. 

 If there is a “no further stay” condition attached to your visitor visa, you will have to apply for the condition to be waived. The request for waiving the condition must be made before making any visa application. .

 Visitor visas are not extended under Australian migration law. You will have to apply for a new visa before the expiration of your current visa. 

 International tourists, especially those without family support, have been advised by the Australian government to return to their home country as soon as it is possible for them to do so. 

 A tourist visa to Australia is meant for a short term trip to the country. The cost of the visa depends on the passport you hold and the length of your stay. It might cost you somewhere ranging from 135 dollars to 1000 dollars. 

The procedure for applying for an Australian Tourist Visa is below

• Online ETA Visa application – Completely filled
• Information of all the travellers and their passport details
• Application is linked to passport – After payment
• Check ETA confirmation to your Email.

The documents required for an Australian Tourist Visa are given below.

Visitor Visa application – Form 1419 (Tourist Visitor)

Personal documents

• Passport – Notarized copies of all the pages of your passport including the first and the last page.
• Photographs – 2 passport sized photographs (Recent). The head and the shoulder should be visible in the photos. The size of the photograph should be 45mm x 355mm.
• Your name should be printed on the back of both the photos.
• Visiting purpose – You should submit an itinerary that has the information of your trip like all the sites you will be visiting and your activities.
• Your latest credit score

Financial Documents

• Your bank statement showing your savings history
• Copies of documents that show the details of funds and assets that you hold on your name.
• Documents of last 3 years of tax

If your friend or a relative is sponsoring your visit, you must submit a declaration that they are financial capable of supporting you. These docs might include a tax document, an invitation letter or a bank statement of your friend or relative.

Considering your personal reasons which might urge you to travel back to India, you must still submit the documents of your financial proofs.

Employment Related Documents

• The letter of employment which has details of your salary, designation, tenure of employment, details of leaves and contact details of the person who issued the letter.
• Business registration proof has to be submitted if you are self-employed.
• Proof of retirement must be submitted if you are a retired person.
• If you are a student, you should submit the proof of enrolment which might be a letter issued by the institute you are studying.

Health Related Documents

• You might be asked to undergo certain medical tests. This is also a mandatory requirement for entering Australia.
• Health Insurance proof

A notarized No objection certificate is required for children below the age of 18 years. This is required from those parents who are not accompanying their children. Form 1229 should be filled.

Form 1257 has to be filled and a declaration should be submitted by the person who will be taking care of children who are not their relatives. The declaration should consist the person’s full name, DOB, nationality and address.

 An Australian tourist visa generally takes 20 days approximately from the date of applying for it. There can be delays as you might be asked to submit more documents. 

• Select the type of Sub-Class you want to apply according to your need
• Upload all the supporting documents
• Pay the Visa fee online
• Schedule an appointment for application submission

It will not be difficult to get a tourist visa to Australia, provided you meet the following conditions:

• Provide complete and accurate documents
• You have no criminal cases pending against you
• You have enough finances to meet your expenses in Australia
• Show clear intention to return to your home country

 The visa allows for multiple trips, so you can visit Australia as many times as you wish throughout the 12-month period. The duration of each stay is limited to six months. 

 This visa allows you to visit Australia as many times as you want for up to a year, each time for three months. Citizens of a variety of nations and areas who do not reside in Australia are eligible for this visa. 

 You can only extend your stay in Australia on a Visitor visa for another six months unless there are exceptional circumstances.