Important Travel Information

Visitors' passports must be valid longer than the intended period of stay. Some countries do not allow entrance if the holder's passport expires in under six months; returning home with an expired passport is illegal and may result in a fine. Apart from New Zealand nationals, all other visitors must also have a visa that is issued in their own country at the appropriate Australian embassy. When applying for a visa, you will have to provide proof of a return ticket and explain your reasons for travels to Australia. Once in Australia you can extend your visa through application to the Department of Immigration. However, holiday visas are rarely extended. To find an Australian embassy in your home country, and for other information regarding Australian Visas, visit the Department of Immigration website.