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Australia ETAs & Visas

Passport holders for the following countries are eligible to apply for an Australian ETA (Electronic Traveling Authority) for Tourism & Business purposes:

STEP 1 - COPY of PASSPORT

Fax to us a clear copy of the photo/information page of your passport. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity left beyond your date of exit from Australia.

*Please be sure that the fax is legible in order for us to aquire the ETA for you.

**If there has been any amendments added to your passport, such as a Name Change due to marriage/divorce, or extended validity, you must also fax a copy of the page that reflect the amendment.

STEP 2 - APPLICATION

Please fill out the Australian ETA application form & sign prior to faxing.
*Only 2 applicants can go on one application.

STEP 3 - FEES

Regular Processing (4 business days): $20
RUSH Processing (2 business days): $45

**Upon recipience of your Invoice (which will be sent out from our office via First Class Mail) regarding your ETA request, that is proof that you have been registered by the Australian Government.

*If you are leaving to Australia 24 hours from the time you submit your ETA request, please contact us via phone or email & request us to fax you your ETA in time for your travel.

If you do not see your country in the above list then you will need to apply for an Australian Visa. Please send us the following:

STEP 1 - PASSPORT

Please enclose your valid passport.
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you intend to exit from Australia.
Your passport should have two completely blank pages for your visa. (Please note: pages 22-24 are Amendment pages & are not considerable for Visas. The Australian Embassy will not place a Visa on these pages.)
If you need pages added, a passport renewal, or just want to get a new passport, please click here.

STEP 2 – ONE VISA APPLICATION

[FOR TOURISM]
Please fill out, print and sign one Australian Tourist Visa Application (Form 48R). Remember to fill out all of the fields and sign prior to sending.

[FOR BUSINESS]
Please fill out one Australian Business Visa Application (Form 456). Remember to complete all fields and sign prior to sending.

EMBASSY FEE:
The processing time is 5 business days.

$70 per visa - TOURIST or BUSINESS
(**Processing may defer according to nationality.)

**The Consulate will make the final determination on the validity of the visa and the length of stay allowed.

TL TRAVEL FEE:
These fees are not included in the Embassy Fee, and the fees are per applicant.

For TOURIST or BUSINESS Visas:
$35: regular processing

**The processing time counts from the day the application is submitted to the Consulate. Saturdays, Sundays and consulate scheduled holidays do not count as processing days.

STEP 3 - PHOTOS

Please enclose two 2 x 2 passport photos with your application.

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STEP 4 - SUPPORT

Support is documentation(s) confirming your trip and the reasons for your visit. Support is slightly different if you are traveling for Business or as a Tourist. You will need to provide copies of the following:

FOR TOURIST VISAS –

A copy of your Flight Itinerary.
Hotel Confirmation. If you are staying with friends or family, you must submit a letter stating your plans to visit Australia with their name, contact number and address.
A copy of your recent Bank Statement.
Proof of valid Health Insurance showing coverage while traveling abroad.
Letter from your Employer or School confirming your current position and return to that position once you return from your trip.
Any applicants age 70 and over have to submit a FIT FOR TRAVEL certificate filled out by a Registered Medical Doctor.

FOR BUSINESS VISAS –

All of the above, PLUS
A letter from your company on company letterhead, signed by a senior manager, stating the purpose of your trip, to what organization, the length of stay, your lodging accomodations, and a financial guarantee from your company.

FOR NON-U.S. PASSPORT HOLDERS (proof of your US status) -

A copy of your valid Green Card, front and back, OR
A copy of your valid U.S. visa.

STEP 5 - ORDER FORM

Please fill out our order form before returning your documents to TL Travel.

For the Order Form, click here.

STEP 6 - SHIPMENT

Print, Sign and Ship items #1 - #5 to:

TL TRAVEL
6500 SANDS POINT DR, STE 808
HOUSTON, TX 77074

**NOTE: We prefer FedEx for safe, secure and fast shipments.

For Other Countries

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