By Peggy Epstein
If you're planning a trip to Australia, you must have a tourist visa regardless of the length of your stay. Tourist visas, as well as business visas, can be applied for online. There are two types of business visas: for a single visit and for three-month visits for the life of your passport. The "Long-stay Tourist Visa" allows you to stay for as long as one year.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step 1
Go to the Australian Visa Bureau's website and click on the "Complete the Online Application" link.
Step 2
Fill out the required information. All questions with a red asterisk must be completed. Although the countries are listed in alphabetical order, the U.S. is listed third. Also note that in "Date of Birth," you must enter the dates in the following order: day, month, year.
Step 3
Be prepared to enter information that will allow you to obtain visas for others in your travel party, a step that will save time. But members in your travel party each can obtain visas on an individual basis, if they prefer.
Step 4
Press the "Continue" button at the bottom of application page and click on "Add another applicant" and fill out your own personal information for the second time. You will be asked to select the type of visa you are applying for at the bottom of this page.
Step 5
Click on "Enter Payment Details," confirm your information and go on to "Make payment." Fill out your payment information and confirm your purchase. Your Electronic Travel Authority Visa will be sent to you by e-mail in a few minutes. Although your passport will not be stamped, the information will be electronically entered into your passport file.
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About the Author:
Peggy Epstein is a freelance writer specializing in education and parenting. She has authored two books, "Great Ideas for Grandkids" and "Family Writes," and published more than 100 articles for various print and online publications. Epstein is also a former public school teacher with 25 years' experience. She received a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri.
