Introduction
Australia is a beautiful place to visit, but it can be a bit confusing if you have a tourist visa. We have listed the popular activities but it may be restricted by law when visiting Australia on a tourist visa.
1. Travelling with someone on a temporary partner visa
If you are travelling to Australia with someone on a temporary partner visa you need to ensure that your relationship is valid. The main purpose of this visa is to permit people to live in Australia with their non-citizen partners and family members.
The Partner Visa permits you to live in Australia for up to 5 years if your partner was legally admitted as an Australian citizen or PR before 19 November 2001. If your relationship is not previously established it will be treated as “fraudulent” and could result in deportation from Australia.
2. Working in Australia on a tourist visa
You can work in Australia on a tourist visa. However, please note that a tourist visa only allows you to work for up to 6 months. If you want to stay longer, your employer can sponsor your stay or bring you back after the first 6 months.
For example, if someone has come from Europe as a visitor and wishes to settle permanently in Australia, they will need a different kind of visa called a PR, which will allow them access to all parts of Australia, including cities like Sydney.
3. Study in Australia during temporary stay
If you’re interested in studying in Australia but can’t afford the high tuition fees, then it may be time to apply for a tourist visa. You must meet your study visa requirements and demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover living expenses in Australia.
4. Explore Australia during temporary stay
If you want to explore Australia on your travel visa, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. You can visit family and friends only if they live in the same country where you live. You cannot work or study during your stay; However, if you are planning to take some time off from work while travelling to Australia with your loved ones and friends, this might not be a problem for anyone.
The main disadvantage of visiting Australia as a tourist is that it is not possible to apply for PR while you are here; After your return to your home country, you will need at least 6 months to apply again. In addition, taking pets to Australia requires special documentation from you. otherwise they will be held at customs until the documents arrive.
Learn what you can and can’t do when visiting Australia.
When you arrive in Australia, the first thing you need to do is to check your visa status. If it doesn’t meet your expectations, contact an immigration attorney who will help you decide what to do next.
To apply for a tourist visa: go to the DHA website; fill in your online application form; pay a fee of $50; Wait 10 working days for an approval letter from DHA; Returning home with a passport stamped with the “Approved Guest” label; This means that all other requirements for a stay longer than 3 months are met, so no further documents, consular procedures, etc. need to be carried out.
Conclusion
We hope this blog has helped in your preparations for your visit to Australia. If you are interested in settling in Australia, please contact Phoenix GRS, our immigration experts.
