Applying for this visa
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To apply for this visa you must lodge the application form and all necessary documentation.
Application charge
There is a charge for this application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Application checklist
The checklist provides all the information and supporting documents that you may be asked to provide with your application.
See: Application Checklist (35KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about 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 form
You must complete and include the application form with your application.
See: Form 147 Application for a temporary residence visa (non-business) (489KB PDF file)
Other costs
You will be required to pay for any medical and x-ray examinations.
You may be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When you are required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements.
You should also be prepared to pay other costs associated with your application, such as the cost of translations of some documents.
How and where to lodge an application
You can lodge your application (and appropriate charge) by:
- post
- fax
- courier
- in person
| Where you are | Where to lodge |
|---|---|
| In Australia | You can lodge at the ACT and Regions office. See: Australian Offices |
| Outside Australia | You can lodge at your nearest departmental office. See: Immigration Offices outside Australia |
After you lodge your application
Your application will be considered by the department. In some cases you may be asked to provide additional information to enable a decision to be made.
You should expect delays if any of the following apply:
- you do not lodge all documents at the same time
- your application is incomplete
- health or character issues emerge.
Visa decision
If your visa is approved
The department will send you a letter by post or email. This letter contains:
- your Visa Grant Number
- the validity date of your visa
- the visa conditions
- full details of what you must do next.
If your visa is not approved
The department will send you a letter by post or email advising you of:
- the reasons for the refusal decision
- your review rights (if any)
- the time limit for lodging an appeal.
Authorised recipient
If you wish your employer to receive all written communication about your application on your behalf you may authorise them to do so, by completing the following:
- Part K of your application form: Options for receiving written communications
- Form 956 Appointment of a migration agent or exempt agent or other authorised recipient.
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance, you can contact the department.
See: More Information