Australia in the USA :: Visas and Immigration

A vaild U.S. passport and either an Australian visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) are required for Americans traveling to Australia for pleasure and business. Allow a month prior to departure to process the travel documents, which can only be applied for within the United States. The following issue ETAs and visa:

Australian diplomatic branches located in the United States.

Australian Department of Immigration visa online access.

U.S. travel agents and airlines specializing in travel to Australia.

A visa for employment, study, residence and volunteer work requires a more extensive application than the one for a standard short-term visit. For more information, contact the Australian Embassy or one of the consulates within the United States or the Australian Department of Immigration.

Travel And Leisure Magazine recommends the following three visa expeditors:

A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors (www.abriggs.com); CIBT (www.us.cibt.com); and G3 Visa & Passports (www.g3visa.com).

 A few tips from U.S. government personnel for travelers to Australia

1. Don't let one person in the family carry all the valuables.

2. If you want to extend your visit, check first with your airline to see if the ticket can be changed.

3. Leave an itinerary with a contact at home and register with the U.S. Embassy or consulate at your destination.

4. Fill in the "emergency contact" section of your passport.

5. Buy travel insurance.

6. Never transport a package for anyone you don't know or trust.

7. Check the expiration dates on your passport and those in your group.

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