Getting an Australia tourist visa is quite easy and straight forward, all you need is the right guidance and accurate information in making your quest successful.
This post will guide you on a step by step procedure to help you get your Australia tourist visa.
First and foremost, you need to know that the type of visa you need is a visitor visa (subclass 600).
A visitor visa is needed if you are travelling to Australia for tourism, holiday, relatives or friends visit, other short-term non-work purposes, including study for less than 3 months.
Lets begin:
Australia Visa Requirements
- Accurately filled visa application form.
- Passport photograph on white background.
- International passport(make a photocopy of this).
- At least six months bank account statement (make a photocopy of this).
- Travel insurance from a reliable insurance company with prove of your coverage (make a photocopy of this)
- Letter of release from your employer/school.
- Yellow fever, Polio vaccination.
- Proof of hotel booking and air ticket booking.
- Visa application fee.
You can visit Australian visa website for more information.
Step By Step Guide To Assist You In Your Application
Step 1: Prepare All Your Documents
Choose your visa type and prepare all your documents. Use this checklist to ascertain if all documents required are available.
Please note that forms for persons aged under 18 years must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Step 2: Book Your Appointment.
Set your appointment date for your Australia visa application and/or submit your biometrics by registering on the teleperformance website.
It is possible you get an appointment date the following working day. This depends mostly on seasonality.
Step 3: Submit Your Application At The Visa Centre
Visit the Australia visa application centre and submit your completed documents. You will be provided with a form of which documents you have submitted with your application.
After your application has been reviewed, you will be required to make cash payment (make sure you have the exact fee).
The next thing to do is your biometrics where your photo and fingerprints will be captured.
Step 4: Visa Decision / Documents Retrieval
Once your application has been submitted, it will be processed and a decision will be made.
Applicants are notified directly by the Australian Visa Office (DIBP) at the contact details provided (e.g. generally by email).
In the advent of excess document submission, the Australian visa officer will return it to your contact address in as much as you have paid for courier service.
Australia Tourist Visa Fee (Subclass 600)
| Visa payment type | Visa Fee in AUD | Visa Fee in NGN |
|---|---|---|
| Base Application charge | 135 | 20240 |
| SERVICE | CHARGE |
|---|---|
| PRIMARY SERVICE FEES
Biometric and Application lodgement – Primary Applicant
|
6800 NGN |
Australia Visa Application Centres In Nigeria
Teleperformance Ltd took over the management of visa application centres in Nigeria on the 30th October 2014.
The addresses for the teleperformance visa centres are listed below:
| City | Lagos – Ikeja |
| Address | Australian Visa Application Centre Etiebets Place 21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way Ikeja Lagos Nigeria |
| Visa Application Centre Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (Except for Public Holidays) |
| Document Return Window Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (Except for Public Holidays) |
| Call Centre Hours | 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (Except for Public Holidays) |
Abuja:
Address: 3rd Floor, El Yakub Muhktar Place, Zakariya Maimalari Street,CBD, Abuja
Working Days: Monday to Friday.
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What are the requirement to get australia tourist visa in nigeria and visa fee
Hi Richard,
All information regarding requirements for Australian visa are stated in the article above. Kindly go through it, if you have further questions kindly reach out to us.
Ibukun.
Please what’s the duration of the Australian tourist visa issued? Thanks
Hi Realist,
3 months – 12 month duration, it depends on the visa class you are approved for.
please is it a must to provide invitation letter for tourism before australian visa application.thank you.
Hi Chuks,
Yes it is important to provide invitation letter.
I hope this helps.
Hi, i want to apply for a tourist visa to Australia. But i do not have anyone who can invite me.
Can i still go ahead and apply? What are my chances?
Am interested to travel to Australia how much will it cost me.