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Visas and Immigration
Do I need a visa?
If you wish to travel to Australia you will need a Visa unless:
- You are an Australian National (you MUST enter on your Australian Passport)
- You are a New Zealand National (you MUST enter on your New Zealand Passport)
There are no exceptions to the above.
If you are transitting Australia you must apply for a transit visa.
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Applying for a visa
Visa types
- Visiting Australia
- Studying in Australia
- Working in Australia
- Returning Residents
- Migrating to Australia
- Visa Evidencing
Forms and checklists
- Download forms.
- Visitor visa requirements
- Business visa requirements
- Transit visa requirements
- 676 Additional Info Require
- Medical Form Applicants aged 70 and over
- Panel Doctor
Once you have downloaded the application form for a Visitor Visa or a Business Visa, carefully read the information sheet which outlines the documents you will need to provide .
You must then lodge your application at the Australian High Commission during the appropriate office hours.
Visa Application Forms cannot be lodged via email.
Collection of Passports
Passports may be collected at any time during normal office hours (Monday to Friday 08:00 to 15:45). Please ring (+230 202 0180),Monday to Thursday from 1.00 to 3.45 pm and Friday from 8.00 to 3.45 prior to collecting your passport to ensure that it is ready for collection.
Visas for Papua New Guinea
The High Commission is able to issue entry visas for Papua New Guinea on behalf of the Government of Papua New Guinea.
Application forms and further information may be obtained at the High Commission from Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 3.45pm.
Citizenship
Further information
For further information on visas for Australia you may either contact the High Commission (+230 202 0180), Monday to Thursday from 1.00 to 3.45 pm and Friday from 8.00 am to 3.45 pm or visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.