Applying for this Visa
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You should not make travel arrangements to Australia until after you have been granted your visa.
Information to help you prepare your application
Certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Checklist Family – Offshore/Onshore New Zealand Citizen (51KB PDF file)
Application form
Complete the application form and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 147 Application for a temporary residence visa (non-business) (489KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge an application
You can lodge your application by:
- fax
- courier
- in person.
Where you lodge your completed visa application depends on where you are at the time of lodgement.
| Your location | Where to lodge your application |
|---|---|
| Outside Australia | The Australian Government Overseas Office responsible for your country. See: Immigration Offices outside Australia Note: You must be outside of Australia for your visa to be granted. |
| In Australia | The nearest office of the Department. See: Australian Offices Note: You must be inside Australia for your visa to be granted. |
Visa processing times
75% of applications for this visa are processed within four (4) months.
More information
More information about this visa, including the preferred method of corresponding with the department, is available.
See: More Information