| Officially called the Commonwealth of Australia, this | | | | Byron Bay is also another popular destination here with |
| country is located on the southern hemisphere, and is | | | | its numerous beaches, relaxed lifestyle and wide array |
| considered the world's smallest continent. It's comprised | | | | of adventure activities. Ayers Rock, also called Uluru |
| of mainland Australia, the major island of Tasmania, | | | | by the indigenous Australians, is also a famous Aussie |
| and other islands located within the Indian and Pacific | | | | landmark. This large sandstone formation is located in |
| Oceans. Its capital is Canberra, which is situated in the | | | | Central Australia, and is listed as a World Heritage site. |
| Australian Capital Territory, or ACT. The country has a | | | | For those who wish to personally apply for an |
| population of just around 21.3 million and 60% of the | | | | Australian tourist visa, these can be issued on the spot, |
| country's population lives mostly around the state | | | | usually within an hour or two, and won't require you to |
| capitals of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and | | | | return the next day. According to visa experts, there |
| Perth. For those who wish to acquire a tourist visa for | | | | may or may not be a charge levied for the tourist visa. |
| short visits or long vacations to this lovely part of the | | | | First, you should, fully determine your length of stay for |
| planet, you could ask for assistance from your travel | | | | a specific visit, and you may choose from an |
| agent, go personally to any Australian visa center, or | | | | electronic travel authority (ETA) visa, which is |
| mail your passport and visa application forms to this | | | | applicable for up to 3 months or a tourist visa which |
| office. | | | | will allow you to stay up to 12 months. Next, make sure |
| Australia is considered to be among the most popular | | | | that you provide all the required information for your |
| and exciting tourism destinations in the world. It attracts | | | | visa application. You need to have your passport |
| millions of tourists annually, who frequent its lovely | | | | ready, since an ETA visa will be linked to your |
| beaches, scenic landscapes and adventure | | | | passport number you're currently carrying. However, if |
| destinations. Among the top tourist attractions here is | | | | you wish to renew your passport, then wait to apply |
| the Great Barrier Reef, which is the world's largest | | | | for your visa first. Third, pay the required service fees. |
| coral reef system which stretches for 2,000 | | | | While ETA visas do not have any fees levied, you still |
| kilometers. This natural wonder consists of 20,000 | | | | need to pay for the processing charges. |
| individual reefs and 600 islands, and many waterfront | | | | Australian visa applications done by mail or personal |
| resorts, beach side condominiums and mansions | | | | application require the payment of fees. After the |
| abound in this area. | | | | processing and payment of required charges, you may |
| Sydney is also one top destination. This city is | | | | now be able to get your tourist visa once it's |
| considered as one of the world's most beautiful cities, | | | | approved. You need to print all the documents you |
| and is surrounded by lovely beaches, lush hinterlands, | | | | receive and include these with your valid travel papers |
| wine-producing districts and world-class entertainment | | | | when traveling. In addition, you need to remember that |
| and cultural facilities. The Opera House and Harbour | | | | your passport must be valid for at least 6 months |
| Bridge are really nice places of interest as well as the | | | | from the date of your departure, as well as check in |
| Harbour itself, which is noted for offering spectacular | | | | advance the passport requirements with your local or |
| views of the city and the bay, particularly at night. | | | | national carrier when booking a flight to this destination. |