| There are several types of Australian visas that would | | | | there is an agreement between your country and |
| allow you entry to the country. For short-term visits, | | | | Australia. If you are planning to get a travel visa to |
| your best option would either be an Australian ETA | | | | Australia, consider your options for medical insurance |
| visa, eVisitors visa or a visitor/tourist visa. | | | | as well. |
| ETA is short for Electronic Travel Authority, it is the | | | | 3. Prepare proof of funds - As an applicant for an |
| easiest to acquire compared to any other Australian | | | | Australian travel visa, you are expected to have the |
| visa for travel. The application is fairly simple and can | | | | appropriate funds to cover your trip and your stay. |
| be done online. For eligible visa holders, there is no | | | | Prepare to show your personal bank statements, pay |
| need to visit consulates or go through long lines. It lets | | | | slips, audited accounts, tax records, statement of credit |
| you spend up to three months in Australia. | | | | card limit and other evidence that you can cover for all |
| An Australian Tourist Visa, on the other hand, can let | | | | costs for the duration of your stay. |
| you stay up to three, six or twelve months. The | | | | 4. Find out what you can't take into Australia - The |
| Tourist visa can be lodged online, within Australia or | | | | Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service is |
| outside of the country. There is also the Sponsored | | | | responsible for minimizing the risk of exotic pests and |
| Family Visitor visa, which is up to a stay period of 12 | | | | diseases that may enter the country and damage the |
| months. | | | | agriculture. Before you make that trip, find out what |
| Getting the right visa for your travel needs is only the | | | | you can and can't bring into the country. |
| first step, the following are tips to help you prepare for | | | | 5. Do your research - Once all the necessary |
| your travel to Australia. | | | | preparations are out of the way, its time for the fun |
| 1. Check on the validity of your passport - Generally, if | | | | part. Find out about must-see places, book your |
| you are traveling for a visit, it is recommended that the | | | | accommodation and find out about the weather. Don't |
| validity of your passport should have at least six | | | | forget to get Australian dollars to avoid the hassle of |
| months left. | | | | looking for currency changers when you get there. |
| 2. Get the appropriate medical insurance - Medical | | | | When you're all done researching, it's time to pack your |
| treatment in Australia can be costly. As a tourist, you | | | | things and prepare for a great adventure. |
| are not covered by Australia's health benefits unless | | | | |