Australia Visas
Washington Express Visas provides expedited Australia visa services and passport processings to the Australian Embassy. |
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Washington Express Visas offers same day pick-up and prompt, reliable Australian visa services and passport processing available 24 hours a day. When others tell you it will take weeks to get your visa, call us and we can do it in mere days. We will walk you through the process step-by-step and immediately notify you if any problems or delays occur. Your documents can either be picked up and returned directly to your office, or you can send them to us via FedEx, UPS, etc. to our Processing Office.
For a U.S. citizen requesting an Australian Visa, we will need the following (if you are not a U.S. citizen, click here – VISA INFO to find the proper requirements):
Australian Tourist Visa Documents:
- U.S. Passport – You must provide your signed passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have a blank page available.
- Australia Visa Application Form – Please provide a completed visa application form; click here for a .pdf of the tourist visa application (48). Because the application changes on occasion, we’ve also provided a link to the Australian Embassy website so you may get the most recent version directly from the Embassy website. The application form must be filled out completely and have answers for all fields. It must display your full name as appears in your passport, and it must be signed.
- Washington Express Visas Visa Request Form - filled out completely.
- Photograph – Please provide one color, passport size photo. The photograph must be printed on photo paper, it must be 2″ by 2″ and have a white background, and it must have been taken in the last 6 months.
- Proof of sufficient financial funds (either your latest bank statement or a letter from your bank).
- Letter addressed to the Embassy of Australia stating the purpose of your vist, details of your intended activities, accomodation information, contact information, and your dates of travel.
- Copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating you are on vaction leave and date of expected return to your company.
- Evidence of Medical Insurance is recommended.
Australian Business Visa Documents:
- U.S. Passport – You must provide your signed passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have a blank page available.
- Australia Visa Application Form – Please provide a completed visa application form; click here for a .pdf of the application. Because the applications change on occasion, we’ve also provided a link to the Australian Embassy website. The application form must be filled out completely and have answers for all fields. It must display your full name as appears in your passport, and it must be signed.
- Washington Express Visas Visa Request Form – filled out completely.
- Photograph – Please provide one color, passport size photo. The photograph must be printed on photo paper, it must be 2″ by 2″ and have a white background, and it must have been taken in the last 6 months.
- A business letter of introduction from your company (on company letterhead) addressed to the Embassy of Australia stating the purpose of travel, the name and contact of the company in Australia you’re visiting, and a financial guarantee for all of your expenses. Click here to see a sample business letter.
- Copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
Embassy Processing Times and Fees:
Australia Consular Fees:
- Business Visa - $105
- Tourist Visa – $105
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Washington Express Visas Fees:
- Regular Service (5-8 business days): $75
- Expedited Service (2-4 business days): $145
Shipping:
We ask that you send the documents listed above via FedEx or UPS so the delivery can be tracked. Please call us at 202-393-3030 to let us know that your documents have been sent.
Additional Information:
Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid on arrival.
- Visa required, except for Those holding an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) For details, click here for tourist or business travel, obtained prior to departure for Australia. An ETA may be issued to:
- nationals of U.S.A.;
Visa Issuance:
- Prior to arrival: Electronic Tourist Visa (e676): if such a visa is granted, the visa holder does not require a visa in his/her passport. This system is different from the ETA.
The following passengers can apply for a tourist visa on the Internet (http://www.immi.gov.au) prior to travel:
- nationals of U.S.A.;
Additional Information:
- In general, Australia will accept other travel documents issued by a recognised authority, provided For details, click here
- Passengers travelling on domestic sectors of international flights within Australia For details, click here
Warning:
- Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in a penalty of AUD 5,000.- for transporting airline.
Health Information
Australia (AU)Vaccination against Yellow Fever required (SEE NOTE 630) if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with infected areas.
NOTE 630: Persons without a valid yellow fever certificate –if required – are subject to quarantine surveillance for a period expiring 6 days after leaving an infected area. They will be interviewed on their arrival by officers from the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and will only be permitted to enter Australia if they agree in writing to notify the health authorities if they develop any symptom of yellow fever infection. Any person who is suspected or confirmed as having yellow fever may be placed under quarantine and provided with supportive treatment in a suitable medical facility. Quarantine costs will be charged to the delivering carrier who violates regulations. Doubtful cases should be referred to the Australian Department of Community Services and Health or one of its Medical Officers in London or other European capitals. If this is not practical, refer to the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Further infromation can be found on the relevant pages on the following website: www.health.gov.au
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Transit passengers not leaving the airport.
- Children under 1 year.
- Not required for those not leaving the airport in the countries concerned.
Warning:
- Passengers suspected of suffering from a quarantinable disease may be also subject to isolation in a quarantine station.
Visa & Document Order Forms
Additional Countries Info
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