Online lodgement for certain visa subclasses
Please note - we have noticed that many people lodging their visa application online are not uploading supporting documents into ImmiAccount when lodging their visa. It is essential that you provide supporting documents when lodging online. If you do not, your visa may be refused, or may be subject to extensive delays
Online visa lodgement is available for:
1. Subclass 600 Visitor Visa applications - please include the link http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/visitor-visa-online-applications.aspx
2. Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa applications - please include the link http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/temporary-work-short-stay-activity-online-application.aspx
3. Subclass 300 Prospective Spouse, and subclass 309/100 Partner Visa applications – please link http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/partner-online-applications.aspx
4. Certain student visa applications (Assessment Level 1 only) – please include the link http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/student-visa-online-applications.aspx
The online visa lodgement system is available to applicants at their convenience, seven days a week, without the need to apply in person or send in application forms by mail. Applications can be made at the links above. Please see this website for more information on online lodgement: Online Services.
To start an application, you will first need to create your own online account, known as ImmiAccount. ImmiAccount lets you create and manage all your online visa applications in one place. You can use your account to:
• lodge and pay for your visa application
• continue a saved application
• attach documents if required, and
• check the progress of your application.
Please note that you will need access to a credit card to pay for an online application. A third party may complete an online application on your behalf with your consent.
If your visa is granted, you will not require a visa label in your passport, as your visa details will be stored electronically. You can check your visa conditions before you travel to Australia using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system. See: Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
For more information about online visas and which nationalities are eligible to make online applications, see: http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/apply-for-a-visa.aspx
Note: If you do not have access to the internet, you can still make a paper visa application. See How Do I lodge my visa application for more information.
If you have any problems in using the online lodgement system, please see this website:
http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Pages/Help.aspx