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==Procedure==
#Go to any embassy of Australia or Australian consulate I your home or nearby country, Apply in person to find out visa requirements;
#A tourist visa application and fill it in accurately; Sign and date.
#Attach all necessary / required documents; and
#Go to an Australian consulate and submit your application.
====Apply Online====
Application on line in Australia is referred to as getting Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). It is quick and easy. Go to the Australian immigration page (http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/601.aspx) and start application
*Complete the Online Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa Application.
*Enter travel information and passport details for applicant.
*Make payment.
*After payment, application is processed and a visa shall be linked to your passport number when approved.
*Application status is then confirmed by email within a few minutes.

==Required Documents==
*Valid passport
*1 passport-sized photo
*Flight itinerary

==Office Locations & Contacts==
Department of Immigration and Border Protection 
Address: 
Scott Morrison MP 
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection 
PO Box 6022 
Parliament House 
Canberra ACT 2600 
Telephone: 02 6277 7860 
Fax: 02 6273 4144 
Email: minister@immi.gov.au 
OR 

Postal address: 
Senator Michaelia Cash 
PO Box 1966 
West Perth, WA, 6872 
Australia 
OR 
Michaelia Cash 
Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection 
PO Box 6100 
Parliament House 
Canberra ACT 2600 
Telephone: 02 6277 7610 
OR 
Electorate office: 
44 Outram Street 
West Perth WA 6005 
Australia 
Telephone: 08 9226 2000 
Fax: 02 9226 2211 
Email: assistantminister@immi.gov.au 
1.Australia Embassies, High commissions or consulate offices in different countries. 
2.Government of Australia, Department of Immigration and Border Protection 
6 Chan Street 
Belconnen ACT 2617 
PO Box 25 Belconnen ACT 2616 
Telephone: 02 6264 1111 
Fax: 02 6225 6970

==Eligibility==
Foreigners who wish to enter and stay in Australia for holiday, tour or visiting purposes.

==Fees==
*Visitor (Subclass 600) all streams $130
*Special Program (Subclass 416)
*Base application charge- $365
*Additional applicant charge 18 and over $365
*Additional applicant charge under 18 $90

==Validity==
#ETA (Visitor) (Subclass 976) up to three months.
#eVisitors (Subclass 651) up to three months.
#Tourist visa (Subclass 676) from three to 12 months.
#Sponsored Family Visitor visa (Subclass 679) from three to 12 months.

==Documents to Use==
*Application form 1415 Application for a Visitor visaBusiness visitor stream
*Form 1418 Application for a Visitor visaSponsored Family stream
*Form 1149 Application for sponsorship for Sponsored Family Visitors

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
One to twenty one days

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

==Instructions==
*Get a valid passport;
*In most cases, you and all family members traveling with you must have valid passports;
*Visa are valid for the period given when the issuing visa;
*Ensure that you have the right application form for the visa you need;
*Issuance of a visa does not imply entry into the country; the immigration department has the upper hand.
*Enter through designated entry points.

==Required Information==
*Full name of applicant
*Sex, Age and marital status
*Nationality
*Number of dependants and their details
*Host / place of stay while in Australia
*Purpose of visit

==Need for the Document==
A tourist visa is issued to a foreigner for purposes of visiting a country in which he /she does not hold citizenship. In Australia a tourist visa is for people visiting the country for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes. A number of tourist visas are available for people wishing to visit Australia. These include:
#Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 976 / Subclass 601): This is an electronically stored authority for short-term visits to Australia of up to three months. Available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who live outside Australia.
#eVisitors (Subclass 651): it is also an electronically stored authority issued to nationals from the European Union and a number of other European countries, who live outside Australia for visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to three months.
#Tourist visa (Subclass 676 / Subclass 600): this is a temporary visa which allows an applicant to stay in Australia of up to three or six or 12 months.
#Sponsored Family Visitor visa (Subclass 679): this is issued to people who wish to visit family in Australia for a stay period of up to 12 months.

==Information which might help==
*There are no refunds nonce payment is made for instance If visa application is rejected, fees paid are not refundable;
*An applicant has the obligation to pay other required fees like costs of police certificate, health assessments and police certificates, or any other certificates or tests and translation fees if need.

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
*Increases the countrys revenue as foreigners enter for leisure or tourism;
*The detailed process ensures security in the country;
*Permits free movement of tourist in the country

==External Links==
http://www.ehow.com/how_6654854_australian-tourist-visa.html 
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/visa-options.htm 
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/index.htm 
http://www.visabureau.com/australia/travel-visa.aspx 
http://www.australia.com/plan/before-you-go/visa-information.aspx 
https://www.travelvisaaustralia.com/ 
http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/600.aspx

==Others==
To extend your stay, you need to apply for another visa.

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