Visa Application Process / Information You Need to Know When Applying for a Australia Visa
Visa application documents include:
1. Proof of identity:
– 01 Australian visa application form according to the form of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The declaration is required to be filled out, dated and signed.
– 02 color photos size 4cm x 6cm. New photos taken no more than 6 months from the time of submission, white background, straight eyes, bare head, no colored glasses.
– Official passport with a term of at least 06 months and at least 02 blank pages to seal the visa. If you have changed your passport, you will need to submit the original passport with a copy.
– Family record book copy, copy full pages and authenticated by the locality where the applicant resides.
– Copy of identity card (copy both sides) notarized.
– Curriculum vitae certified by the local Government where the applicant resides.
– Information on current marital status: marriage certificate, divorce or single certificate certified by the local place of residence, …
2. Proof of work:
– For business owners: copy of company establishment license / business householder’s certificate, tax payment receipt of the company …
– For employees: labor contract / appointment letter, payroll for the last 3 months and a written leave to travel to Australia certified by the company.
– For students: student / student card or academic transcript certified by the school and a letter of absence to Australia certified by the Principal.
3. Documents proving financial:
– Salary sheet of the last 03 months.
– Latest bank account statements, credit statements.
– Certificate of bank account balance with a minimum of 200,000 million VND.
– Certificate of ownership of other assets: ownership papers, land lease contracts, vehicle papers, stock securities, …
– In case of being sponsored by friends in Australia: proof of the financial position of the sponsor and a statement stating the applicant’s desire to pay the cost of the Australian trip.
4. Australian trip schedule:
– Confirmation of round-trip flight booking to Australia, no postpaid booking is accepted.
– Confirmation of accommodation, hotel reservations in Australia or other proof of residence address in Australia (address, home information of friends where you stay).
– Detailed Australian travel plans (dates of departure, return dates, fun activities, specific tours in Australia).
5. Copy of compulsory insurance policy for the entire itinerary. This insurance covers all expenses incurred for unscheduled transportation to Vietnam for medical reasons, urgent medical care or emergency hospital treatment.
Visa processing time:
Usually Australian visas have processing time from 2 to 4 weeks. It may be earlier or later depending on the situation or when you apply.
Note :
– Australian visa documents are not required to be translated into English.
– All photo papers must be in A4 size, not blurred, torn or damaged
– Documentation needs to prove that you came to Australia for the purpose of travel / business or relative visit and do not intend to work illegally or overstay the visa.
– Applying for a visa to Australia should apply 1 to 2 months before departure date. Avoid the case where the consular office requires additional documents or visa is dropped, need to reapply.
– The amount saved to prove financial must match your salary and other income.