Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a tourist/visitor visa over the Internet?
Depending on the passport that you hold, you may be eligible to apply for a tourist/visitor visa online (ETA - Electronic Travel Authority). Applications for ETAs can also be submitted through travel agents or airlines. An ETA will let you spend up to 3 months in Australia. See the ETA site for more information about the types of ETA, eligibility, fees, conditions, etc.

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Can I apply for a student visa online?
You may be eligible to apply for your student visa online. Visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website at www.immi.gov.au - - Internet services website for more information.

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How long can I study on a student visa?
The length of visa will be dependent on the total length of the course. You must return to your home country after completion of your course.

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What is working holiday visa?
The Working Holiday visa may be granted for people between 18 and 30 from some countries listed below to holiday in Australia and to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment.

The countries are : Belgium, Canada, Chile, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and the USA. Citizens of Iran who are currently in Australia on a Work and Holiday visa may also be eligible to apply for further Work and Holiday visas. An arrangement with Bangladesh has also been signed, but is not yet in effect.

The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months from the date of first entry to Australia, regardless of whether or not you spend the whole time in Australia.

You are allowed to do any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature. You are allowed to work up to 6 months with any one employer.

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Can I work in Australia?
Student visa allows you to work up to 20 hours a week during school time and unlimited during holiday. Working holiday visa holder can work for one employer up to 6 months. Tourist visa does not allow visitors to work in Australia.

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Can I extend my stay in Australia? If so, how?
You can apply for a student visa in Australia while holding another visa (e.g Working Holiday visa or Tourist visa) if you are from one of assessment level 1 courtiers. You may apply for a further student visa while in Australia, provided your current visa is not subject to a 'No Further Stay' condition. You will have to apply for a new visa before your current visa expires.

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