Consulate information
| Address: |
1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 |
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| Phone: | (202) 797-3000 | Website |
Important Facts
Australia has strict border measures in place to protect the health of the Australian community. In line with Australia’s travel restrictions, the ETA online system is currently available through the Australian ETA App. The Australian ETA App is free via the Apple Store (Apple) or Google Play store (Android). The traveler must download the App and fill in the respective information accordingly.
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers entering or transiting through Australia must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. All travelers arriving by air into Australia should complete an Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) 72 hours before departure and is subject to presenting the “Form” upon arrival and may be quarantined for 14 days at the first point of entry. This does not apply to travelers younger than 5 years. Please check the Covid-19 and the border website to understand how travel restrictions, quarantine and any additional requirements may apply. For up to date information, please click this link
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and has two (2) blank visa pages.
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is available (see above) for nationals of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK/British Overseas Citizens, USA and some other countries. For the complete ETA eligible countries, please click here
- Visitor visa (e600), Visitor visa subclass 600 (Business/Tourist stream) or eVisitor (651) are available for other nationalities. Application & payment should be filed online.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US | e-Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Completed and signed application form | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Completed ETA information form | ✔ | ||
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copies of all the pages of your valid passport | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation letter | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Letter of employment | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Recent bank statement | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copy of proof of legal residency in the US | ✔ | ||
| Travel health insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
- The payment fee varies upon nationality and type of visa. Visa pricing estimator.
- Processing time depends on a number of factors. Australia processing times.
Forms and Links
ETA Application Form Business Visa application form Tourist Visa application form
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 business days | ETA | |
| 3 to 4 weeks | Regular |
Fee per Visa
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETA | 20.00 | Multiple | 1 year |
| Tourist/Business | 0.00 | Single/Multiple |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: September 21, 2022