Australia Visitor Visa to go 100% online

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Online-only lodgement for Visitor visa (subclass 600)

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Department is progressively transitioning towards delivering information and services via digital platforms that are simple, clear and fast. Many other visa products are available only through online lodgement, including Student, Skilled, Partner, and a range of other temporary visas. Most applicants for a Visitor visa can, and do, already apply for their visa online.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]As an Aussie specialist Agent and approved tour operator, we can help you in filing your application for Visitor Visa. Right from initiating the process  to our expert advice on required documents to be attached to filling the application form. With our 25+ years of expertise, you are in safe hands[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="10518" alignment="center" style="vc_box_shadow_3d"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The Department of Home Affairs (the Department) is introducing 100 per cent online lodgement for Visitor visas (subclass 600). The changes will be introduced in two phases commencing from September 2021. Following these changes, paper applications will not be accepted as valid for lodgement:  From 30 September 2021 (phase 1), all applicants applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) from outside Australia in any stream must lodge their application online via ImmiAccount. Applicants applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in Australia in the Tourist stream may lodge their application online  or by posting their application to the Sydney office. The courier option will no longer be available.  From early 2022 (phase 2), all applicants applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in Australia in the Tourist stream must lodge their application online[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][st_faq_new list_faq="%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22What%20are%20the%20benefits%20to%20applying%20online%3F%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22There%20are%20many%20benefits%2C%20including%3A%5Cn%EF%82%B7%20Apply%20online%20at%20any%20convenient%20time%5Cn%EF%82%B7%20Lodge%20online%20applications%20yourself%2C%20or%20get%20help%20from%20a%20family%20member%2C%20friend%2C%20agent%20or%20other%20authorised%20person%5Cn%EF%82%B7%20Attach%20documents%20online%5Cn%EF%82%B7%20Check%20your%20application%20status%2C%20correct%20mistakes%20or%20update%20your%20details%20online%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Can%20I%20apply%20online%20from%20a%20mobile%20phone%20or%20tablet%20device%3F%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22Yes.%20The%20application%20tools%20and%20forms%20are%20optimised%20for%20mobile%20devices.%5Cn%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Will%20the%20online%20application%20form%20be%20available%20in%20languages%20other%20than%20English%3F%20%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22No.%20The%20application%20form%20will%20only%20be%20available%20in%20English%20through%20the%20Department%E2%80%99s%20online%20service%20ImmiAccount.%20This%20is%20in%20line%20with%20other%20visa%20application%20forms%20available%20online.%20%5CnApplicants%20are%20expected%20to%20provide%20translations%20of%20any%20information%20that%20is%20not%20in%20English.%5CnIf%20you%20do%20not%20speak%20English%2C%20let%20us%20know.%20We%20will%20help%20to%20submit%20your%20application%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Does%20it%20cost%20more%20to%20apply%20online%3F%22%2C%22content%22%3A%22No.%20The%20Visa%20Application%20Charge%20(VAC)%20remains%20the%20same%20whether%20the%20application%20is%20lodged%20by%20paper%20or%20online.%20Paying%20online%20is%20the%20safest%20way%20to%20pay.%20%5CnOfcourse%20we%20will%20charge%20our%20service%20charges%20as%20per%20company%20rules%20in%20addition%20to%20the%20Visa%20official%20fee.%20For%20more%20info%2C%20please%20visit%20us%20at%20%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aussiegrandtours.com.au%2Fservice-charges%2F%22%7D%5D" title="Frequently asked questions"][/vc_column][/vc_row]