Visa for Australia
Anyone who is traveling in Australia for any reason, short or long period, will need a visa. There are several visas available for a trip to Australia.
Visit Australia
Australia is a very popular country to travel around. Young people often go there to work at various farms. Other people prefer to rent a motorhome to themself to go out. And others would like to go there for training or as a holiday trip. In order to travel to Australia you need a visa. A visa for Australia is always required, whether you long or short time in the country to stay.
Rules for passport
If you want to travel to Australia, then you’ll need a valid passport. The passport must be valid for the entire period that you remain in Australia. Also provide some extra clearance. This is useful if something happens so you do not immediately go home after your stay in Australia.
Car hire in Australia
If you want to rent or buy a car in Australia, you should have an international driver’s license. You can buy international driving license at the ANWB. The costs for Europe is approximately â?¬ 14. The license can also be used to identify yourself if you want to check in at a hostel for example.
Electronic visa
Since 1996, Australia has an electronic program where you can apply your visa. Travelers can make use of it. You also do not have to take stamp anymore and everything is automatic. Australia is using the program Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to arrange visas. Because it is electronic, once your passport is checked they automaticly see if you have a visa. Applying for a visa through ETA can be done online. It is also possible to request through your travel agent.
Working and Holiday Visa for Australia
Australia is the country for young people to a backpacking holiday. They can travel to different places during their work and thus more than one year abroad. It is a good way to find out about another country, learn responsibility and now work experience. For this special backpack travel there visa ‘Working Holiday Visa’. You do really need the visa in the country, as may be prompted if you want to work somewhere for example.
Tourist Visa
If you are over 30 years and you have already used the Working Holiday Visa, you’re still welcome in Australia. You can use a tourist visa applications. With this visa you are a tourist and you can not perform duties in the country.
You can apply for a tourist visa at the site of ETA. The tourist visa is valid for three months and is free. If you want to stay longer than three months, then you extend the visa for six or twelve months. A longer tourist visa costs money, which is the equivalent of some � 35. The longer you can apply for tourist visa at the site of ETA.