{"id":15267,"date":"2022-11-22T14:45:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T19:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/?p=15267"},"modified":"2023-01-03T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T21:54:09","slug":"australian-travel-visa-new-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepassportoffice.com\/blog\/australian-travel-visa-new-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does it Take to Get an Australian Visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Australia has sandy white beaches, A relaxed surf culture, and friendly locals. Its shimmering cities like Sydney or Melbourne are buzzing with adventure. It’s no wonder why you are considering traveling to Australia soon.\u00a0Those with a U.S. passport can travel to Australia, but they will also need to have a travel visa. How long does it take to get an Australian visa? Although it sounds like it, the process is simple. It can be done through an app on your electronic device and can be approved immediately!
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Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
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The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs<\/a> has a travel visa called the Electronic Travel Authority. If you plan to travel to Australia for less than three months, you can apply for a free-of-charge, 3-month travel visa. But what kind of travel does the ETA count for? With this Visa, you can travel to Australia if you are a genuine visitor.\u00a0
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You can be a tourist and go on a cruise or tour. You can have an extended visit with your family and friends. You can conduct certain business practices for business visitors to expand your business internationally. There are significant benefits to applying for this visa, but it is the only way to get in.\u00a0
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Those entering Australia to study should not apply using the ETA but instead should apply for a student visa. Here are some examples of when you would need to apply for this visa.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traveling by Cruise
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All guests visiting an Australian port require a visa. You will be allowed entry at the beginning of your cruise if you have an approved Australian visa.
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Being a Business Visitor
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As a business visitor in Australia, you can make general business inquiries. They can attend an unpaid<\/em> conference, trade, or seminar. They may negotiate or investigate business contracts. A business visitor may even conduct activities as part of a government visit. 
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However, a business visitor is not considered and cannot sell goods or services to the public of Australia. They also may not provide services to a business or organization based in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility
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Of course, to apply for a visa, you must be eligible. Here are the requirements for the Australian Visa:
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  1. You must have a valid passport.<\/li>
  2. Be a genuine visitor. In short, this means you must be traveling for business, tourist, or visiting purposes. It would be best if you were open to your visa conditions.\u00a0<\/li>
  3. You must meet Australia\u2019s health requirements.<\/li>
  4. Meet their character requirement. If you have a criminal conviction in any country, you may have to provide more information, or your application will be canceled.\u00a0<\/li>
  5. You must have no debts to the Australian Government.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Applying For The Visa
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    Make sure you have a valid passport<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Your passport must be valid at the time of entry to Australia but should be valid for the duration of your stay. You must have at least six months of validity on your passport before traveling to another country. At least one page of your passport must have space for a stamp for entry.\u00a0\u00a0
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    Download the app<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    You can download the app, Australia ETA for free on either the Apple Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you download the app, it will ask you to do some things like, take a photo of yourself, and scan your passport.
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    Once you\u2019ve downloaded the app, it will ask you to take a photo of yourself<\/strong>. 
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    The photo has almost all of the same requirements as a passport photo<\/a>, and will be denied if the picture has any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n