eVisa Notices
Applications for AL 2-4 eVisa Student Access trial currently unavailable
The department is currently not accepting any onshore applications for access to the AL 2-4 eVisa Student Access trial, pending a review of access to the eVisa facility. Please monitor the Agents Gateway for further updates.
Update to Student eVisa lodgement for assessment levels 2-4
On 20 August 2009, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced that the department is strengthening checks on student visa applications to stamp out fraud and ensure students have the financial capacity to live and study in Australia.
See: Update to Student eVisa Lodgement for Assessment Levels 2-4
Changing your password every 28 days
Setting a calendar reminder to change your password every month will prevent you from being locked out of your eVisa account. Instructions on how to change your password are available.
See: How to change your eVisa password
After you receive your new password
After you login using the new password issued by the eVisa Help Desk, you will be prompted to change this password immediately.
See: Changing a Password after a Password Reset
Three month delay for new eVisa accounts
We are now accepting applications for new accounts. However, there is currently a delay of up to three (3) months for account creation. Applications will be processed in order of receipt.
Lodging applications while waiting for an eVisa account
You can still lodge 457 and eGSM applications online while you are waiting for your new account details. An online facility is available for members of the public, including migration agents.
See: Online Applications
Application forms
Application forms for new accounts are available on the Agents Gateway.
See: eVisa access in Australia