AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION

Immigrating to Australia

Australia is another destination where several people from the Indian subcontinent have started to immigrate to. Australia has now become a popular destination for many people from India, both for studying and settling in Australia.

Guide to Australian Immigration - Information on Australian Visas

Types of Visas for traveling to Australia: Visitor Visa Work Visa Business Visa Student Visa Family Visa Retirement Visa

Visitor Visa for Australia

 Those of you wishing to travel to Australia for tourism or business need a valid entry permit or a travel visa to enter Australia. Applications for a short time tourist visa can be made online for a valid entry permit from Electronic Travel Authority using the online Australian government website. Online applications for tourist visas for Australia are accepted from citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City State. Citizens of other countries need to file paper applications by filling the required visa application forms. Short travel visa application guide and forms should be obtained from the Australian consulates in your country of residence.

Australian work visas - How to apply guidelines and information.

Australia allows its employers to seek Temporary or Permanent visas to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. The Temporary visa is the most common one and allows holders to live and work in Australia for a period of three to four years. This is also a step to get a permanent visa at a later stage. Qualify for a skilled worker visa to Australia: There are several Australian immigration companies that offer an assessment online, for those people wondering if their skills will meet the requirement for a skilled worker visa applicant for Australia. This online test takes about two or three minutes and gives you an idea of the points you would score based on some answers you provide. This is a free service provided by some consultants specializing in Australian immigration. A brief description of the method for getting a residence visa for Australia is that applicants first need to get their skills assessed by the an assessment agency in Australia. Once a favorable assessment of your skills is received applicants can submit an application with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Australia. The next step is to get a police clearance and finally a health examination before being issued with residence visas. There are several types of work visas issued by Australia. Article continues on next page . . o Australia
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AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION

Immigrating to Australia

Australia is another destination where several people from the Indian subcontinent have started to immigrate to. Australia has now become a popular destination for many people from India, both for studying and settling in Australia.

Guide to Australian Immigration -

Information on Australian Visas

Types of Visas for traveling to Australia: Visitor Visa Work Visa Business Visa Student Visa Family Visa Retirement Visa

Visitor Visa for Australia

 Those of you wishing to travel to Australia for tourism or business need a valid entry permit or a travel visa to enter Australia. Applications for a short time tourist visa can be made online for a valid entry permit from Electronic Travel Authority using the online Australian government website. Online applications for tourist visas for Australia are accepted from citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City State. Citizens of other countries need to file paper applications by filling the required visa application forms. Short travel visa application guide and forms should be obtained from the Australian consulates in your country of residence.

Australian work visas - How to

apply guidelines and information.

Australia allows its employers to seek Temporary or Permanent visas to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. The Temporary visa is the most common one and allows holders to live and work in Australia for a period of three to four years. This is also a step to get a permanent visa at a later stage. Qualify for a skilled worker visa to Australia: There are several Australian immigration companies that offer an assessment online, for those people wondering if their skills will meet the requirement for a skilled worker visa applicant for Australia. This online test takes about two or three minutes and gives you an idea of the points you would score based on some answers you provide. This is a free service provided by some consultants specializing in Australian immigration. A brief description of the method for getting a residence visa for Australia is that applicants first need to get their skills assessed by the an assessment agency in Australia. Once a favorable assessment of your skills is received applicants can submit an application with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Australia. The next step is to get a police clearance and finally a health examination before being issued with residence visas. There are several types of work visas issued by Australia. Article continues on next page alia
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Disclaimer: Information provided is for general knowledge only and should not be deemed to be professional advice. For professional advice kindly consult a professional accountant, immigration advisor or the Indian consulate. Rules and regulations do change from time to time. Please note that in case of any variation between what has been stated on this website and the relevant Act, Rules, Regulations, Policy Statements etc. the latter shall prevail. © Copyright 2006 Nriinformation.com