Visiting Australia
Who can travel to Australia during the coronavirus pandemic?
- An Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen who is usually resident in Australia.
- Immediate family members (spouse, dependent child, legal guardian or parent) of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia.
- Applicants who have a compassionate or compelling reason such as a close family member who is critically ill or who has sadly died in Australia.
What are my visa options for visiting Australia?
The type of visa you apply for will depend on the country of your passport, the duration of your proposed stay and whether you have any criminal convictions.
Subclass 651 visa for Australia
This visa enables British passport holders plus those from the European Economic Area to travel to Australia for stays of up to 3 months during each visit in the 12 months from the date the eVisitor is granted. Eligible passport holders also include Monaco, Republic of San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican City.
Subclass 600 visa for Australia
This visa is for applicants from non-European countries or British passport holders plus those from the European Economic Area who are seeking to stay longer than 3 months in Australia. This visa is also appropriate for applicants who have a criminal conviction as it will enable the DHA to assess your eligibility prior to travelling to Australia.
Who needs to apply for an exemption?
Applicants listed above in groups 2 & 3 need to apply for a visitor visa followed by an exemption. Visitor visa applications must be submitted individually on-line through an ImmiAccount followed by an application to be granted an exemption by the Border Force Commissioner. Evidence of holding an exemption must be presented to the airline at check in.
Quarantine and vaccination requirements
Australian state and territory governments are responsible for determining and managing their own quarantine requirements for people entering from overseas. If you are a fully vaccinated Australian citizen, permanent resident, New
Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia or an immediate family
member described above with a travel exemption, you may be eligible for reduced quarantine requirements on arrival in Australia. At least 7 days must have passed since the final dose of vaccine for you to be considered fully vaccinated otherwise quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Australia is mandatory. All passengers travelling to Australia will be asked to complete an Australian travel declaration at least 72 hours before departure. This requires you to upload your vaccination certificate and present evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 3 days of your scheduled departure to Australia (unless you have provided proof that you are exempt).
What are the most Frequently Asked Questions we receive from applicants?
• How much funds do I need for visiting Australia?
• Do I need to purchase a return ticket to Australia
• Do I need a visa to visit Australia if I have a British passport?
• Can I extend my tourism visa for Australia?
• Can I visit Australia if I have a criminal conviction?
• Should I take out travel insurance for my visit to Australia?
• Will I have access to Medicare in Australia?
• Can I undertake voluntary work whilst visiting Australia?
• What type of business activities can I undertake whilst visiting Australia?
How can Concept Australia help me apply for a visitor visa for Australia?
We will assess your circumstances and advise which visitor visa best suits your needs and take responsibility for submitting your application to the DHA and exemption to the Border Force Commissioner. If you appoint Concept Australia to represent you, we will forward a checklist specifying documents required to complete and submit the applications for a visitor visa and exemption.
Costs
- Subclass 651 visa plus exemption - £95 + VAT for a single applicant and partner (if applicable)
- Subclass 600 visa plus exemption - £150 + VAT for a single applicant
- Subclass 600 visa plus exemption - £200 + VAT for an applicant and partner
Further information
Further information
If you would like to know how we can assist you in obtaining a visitor visa and exemption for Australia, please telephone Concept Australia on 020 8315 6700.
Please note that Concept Australia is unable to assist applicants who have lodged their own applications for a visitor visa and exemption. If you are due to travel to Australia in the near future and are waiting for a decision you should contact the Global Service Centre in Australia regarding your visa status.