I am a Canadian. Is there any way I can get a visitor visa to Australia for free? I found many sites online that would do the visa (ETA) for a fee, but if I remember correctly the visa used to be free.
Thanks
2007-09-12 10:31:55 · 9 answers · asked by RAYMOND C 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Victoria (Melbourne)
Step-by-step guides to procedures and paperwork
http://www.justlanded.com/english/australia is a great guide that explains things in plain English, applying for visas, working or as an international student etc…
or official site:::: Immigration for Australia - http://www.immi.gov.au
Australian Government - http://www.australia.gov.au
For Aussie skilled jobs go to http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/index.htm
About working in Aussie - http://www.workingin-australia.com
For Australia Skilled Immigration Assessment Form - http://www.workpermit.com/australia/relocation.htm
Cheers
2007-09-12 13:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any travel agent can arrange for a visa to Australia, at least that is what I did the last time I went. It was all done on-line by them. I would not use any on-line services since they make money by doing this so, it stands to reason, they levy a surcharge on top of the actual cost.
An ETA (Visitor) Subclass 976 visa which is good for 3 months has a $20 service charge although the visa itself is "free". This is an electronic visa and is good for visits up to 3 months, multiple entry for a maximum of 12 months from date of issue or until the expiry of the passport, whiever is sooner.
A tourist visa (subclass 676) is $75 and is good for single or multiple entries up to 12 months.
Visa are only available from the Australian Embassy in Ottawa (for Canadians) but travel agents can arrange for the ETA from their office. The Tourist visa is done by the old method of filling out forms.
2007-09-12 18:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Always get your visas from the countries' embassy this is always the cheapest and safest way to both apply and obtain one.
NEVER use the services offered by agencies you find on the internet, they often over-charge you and you are never sure if what you are going to get is legit.
For a visitor visa to Australia visit the website for the Australian Embassy in Canada. I have provided the link for you below.
It includes all of the application forms, fees and procedures.
2007-09-12 14:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by CPG 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Tourist Visa (Subclass 676) is for temporary travel to Australia for tourism purposes or to visit family and friends.
2016-04-04 17:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford the airfare to Australia and the accommodation when you are here, you can afford the few dollars for a visa.
2007-09-12 11:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try a packet of kellogs cornflakes..
We let any one into Australia, jump on a plane use your free pass and away you go.
Try going to america or Canada and you will find no free pass.
Cheapscape.
2007-09-12 16:46:01 · answer #6 · answered by waltzsingmatilda 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it's just a holiday 3 month visa your travel agent should be able to print one off for you,or if you are buying your ticket off the Internet you can print one off for free.
2007-09-12 14:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no such thing as a free visa
anyway its not expensive to get one,about 25 bucks
2007-09-12 10:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
good luck
what makes you special
2007-09-12 21:40:00 · answer #9 · answered by fanta 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋