COVID-19 UPDATE:Australia currently requires to obtain an ETA (electronic travel authority) to enter the country. The ONLY WAY to do this for now is to download "Australia ETA" app on your cell phone and apply directly through the app. AVS Is not able to obtain ETA for you as the online portal remains suspended.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:click here
STEP 4: RECEIVE VISA APPROVAL BY E-MAIL
INFO@AVSCHICAGO.COM
Copies of all documents including passport copy must be e-mailed to us for processing. Original documents are not required. Visa approval will be e-mailed to you in 1-2 days. Once the approval is granted, it will be electronically linked to your passport. Upon arrival at the airport, your passport will be scanned and the approval will show up in the system. Carrying a printed copy of the approval is not required, but recommended.
STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS- currently suspended. See Covid-19 update above.
STEP 3: E-MAIL COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN STEP 1 FOR PROCESSING
Quick facts about e-visas to Australia:
--Australian visas for US citizens are electronic
--US citizens qualify for tourist & business e-visas with the validity of 1 year multiple entry
--All Australian visas are valid from the date of issuance
--AVS can process visas for all applicants nationwide regardless of jurisdiction
--For non-US citizens- not all nationalities are eligible for e-visas. Please call our office to confirm: 313-922-8860
--Please note, originals are not required for e-visas. Everything is done by e-mail
AUSTRALIA E-VISAS
APPROVAL NOTICE WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU IN 1-2 DAYS
Embassy Fees | Regular Processing: 1-2 days |
Tourist or business (multi entry 1 yr) | $25.00 |
AVS Service Fees | Regular Processing: 1-2 days |
Tourist or business (multi entry 1 yr) | $100.00 |
Trip Registration (optional) | $15.00 |
*Please include our service fee and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.
** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Embassy fees are non-refundable once your paperwork is submitted to the Embassy. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency and any Embassy. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will notify you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.
STEP 2: CALCULATE FEES (Embassy fees + AVS Service Fees)
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