Australia

Australia

Australia is most popularly known as a land of dreams, aspirations, and passion flowing around in the air. A place is known for its aesthetic scenic beauty, from the innumerable coral reefs to the rainforests, to the scorched deserts. Today Australia is defined as a dream destination and being compared to heaven on earth.

Topping it off like a cherry on the cake is a fantastic vibe and friendly people, making Australia the top tourist destination. Here are a number of the highest tourist attractions:

Sydney Opera House:

Sydney Opera House comes under the top spots chosen by people to travel around the world. "Opera house" is the first thing that strikes the mind when someone mentions "Sydney" giving testament to how well known the place is. As of now the people can witness thrilling performances, dine at the restaurants or take a tour of the whole which consists of theaters, a concert hall, a cinema, and an exhibition room.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park:

Another notable mention is the great barrier reef marine park. This is part of the world's heritage and is visible from outer space, making it the largest living structure present in the world. The amount of marine life visible and seen includes an array of species, including soft as well as hard corals, and more than roughly around 1600 species of tropical fish, sharks, dolphins, turtles, and giant clams, etc. If by chance, you prefer to stay dry, you have an option to view the reef from the underwater viewing stations as well as glass-bottom boats.

AUSTRALIAN TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST  FOR INDIANS 

· Passport: Original Passport with a validity of a minimum of six months and a notarized copy of full passport (including blank pages).
Attach all your old passports (if any) & if any visa had been issued in the old passport, notarized copy of first & last page of old passport along with the visa copy.

·  Australia Visa Application Form:  

·  Authorization Form: Form 956 to be duly filled and signed by the applicant to authorize Udaan India to submit and collect documents on behalf of the applicant.

·  Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi-matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
   Please note: Photographs should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled, and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

· Covering-Letter from the applicant on business letterhead mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by an authorized signatory with a company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Australian High Commission, New Delhi. 
   Please Note Covering-Letter on Letterhead if the applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.

· Invitation Letter: If visiting relatives or friends, a letter of invitation from a relative or friend in Australia. 
a) Proof of legal status of the host in Australia (Passport and Visa Copies). 
b) If a relative or friend is paying for the visit then their financials need to be attached (Bank Statement for last 3 months)
c) Residence Proof
d) Employment Proof

· Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary, Tour itinerary, and tour confirmation.

· Hotel Booking: Hotel Confirmation.

·  Financials 
If Employed
a) Personal ITR for last 3yrs 
b) Three months salary slip 
c) Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly 
d) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque
    If Self Employed
a) Personal & Company ITR for last 3yrs 
b) Personal & Company Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly 
c) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque

·For First Time Traveler (Following documents apart from the above-mentioned documents need to be submitted along with the application)
Proof of Occupation
If Self Employed
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation 
b) Brief Company Profile 
c) Articles of Memorandum (In case the applicant is MD/Director) 
d) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case the applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm) 
e) Import / Export License (if applicable) 
 

·  If Employed
a) Copy of Academic certificates 
b) Copy of Appointment Letter which should contain the date of Joining, Designation and the Salary drawn. 
c) Previous working history

· Applicant above 75 years
a) Medical (Travel) insurance of 12 months is required.
b) An ‘Aged Visitor Health Check’ completed by a DIAC appointed panel doctor if above 75 years.

Please Note: 
a)If intending more than 3 months stay or visiting a hospital for any reason DIAC will request:- a chest X-ray 
b) Applicants are advised to use the New Electronic Medical Service and complete the medical formalities through My Health Declarations prior to the lodging visa application. 

Type of Australia Visas

90 Days Tourist Visa

90 Days Business Visa

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