Australian Visa

Australia Visa & ETA Services in Dallas, TX

Planning a trip to Australia from Dallas or anywhere in the DFW area? US citizens are eligible to apply for an Australian Electronic Travel Authority which is commonly known as the ETA. The ETA is a quick online authorization that allows US passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business for up to 3 months per visit. It is not a traditional visa stamp but it is required before you board your flight. For travelers from countries not eligible for the ETA, a full consulate visa is required with significantly more documentation. AA Passport & Visa in Richardson TX helps Dallas and DFW residents with both the ETA process and the full Australian consulate visa application. Open 7 days a week. Walk-ins welcome. Call 972-231-1600.

Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens

NOTE: If you want us to assist you with ETA application, please click here.

Citizen of the following countries are eligible to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) to visit Australia:
United State of America Andorra Austria Belgium Brunei Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece	Hong Kong SAR* Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Korea, South Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Monaco	Netherlands Norway Portugal San Marino Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Vatican City

*Holders of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport are not eligible to apply for an ETA visa.

Visa Requirements for Non-ETA Eligible Countries

• AA Passport Service Order Form
• ACTUAL PASSPORT – You must send your actual passport. The visa will be stamped on a page in your passport. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity left beyond your intended stay, and must have at least TWO blank visa pages side by side. Amendment pages (pages 22, 23 and 24) do not count.
• VISA APPLICATION FORM FOR AUSTRALIA – Select a visa application form for Australia:
  • Visa Application Form for Australia for TOURISM (Form 48R)
  • Visa Application Form for Australia for BUSINESS (Form 456)
• ADDITIONAL CHARACTER DECLARATION (Form 1190)
• TWO PHOTOGRAPHS – Each applicant should submit two color photographs. Photographs should be 2″ x 2″ in size, taken against a plain white background. Snapshot or computer picture will not be accepted.
• ITINERARY – Confirmed Itinerary or copies of your round trip air tickets is required.
• PROOF OF LODGING – Hotel confirmation from the hotel you are staying at while in Australia. If visiting friends or family, letter of invitation which includes name of friends or family, address and telephone number in Australia is required.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – Proof of health insurance with medical coverage valid while traveling abroad.
• PROOF OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT – Proof of financial support, i.e. bank statements or copies of the last 3 pay stubs.
• LETTER FROM EMPLOYER – Letter from employer verifying your employment and stating that you will be returning to the job after the trip.
• LETTER FROM APPLICANT – Letter from applicant explaining purpose of trip and plans for the stay in Australia.
• PROOF OF U.S. STATUS – Non-U.S. citizen should submit proof of U.S. status (e.g. copy of U.S. permanent resident card or copy of U.S. visa).
• FIT FOR TRAVEL CERTIFICATE (For age 70 or over)Applicants age 70 or over must have a “Fit for Travel” certificate” completed. This does not need to be completed by a panel physician, but must be filled out be a registered Medical Doctor.
• BUSINESS LETTER (For Business only) – Applicants applying for a business visa should submit a business letter from the U.S. based company explaining the purpose of the visit. Business letter sample format

For Official or diplomatic U.S. Passport Holders, Visa is Required.

OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY

• Submit Official or Diplomatic Passport, must be signed, have at least six months remaining and one blank visa page
• 1 Visa Application Form 456 completed and signed
• 2 Recent Passport Type Photographs
• Letter from sending Government Department or Agency, addressed to ” Embassy of Australia, Visa Section, Washington D. C. “detailing the applicant’s name and occupation, Purpose of the trip, Dates of the trip and contact person in Australia
• AA Passport Service order form

For further questions, call us at 972-231-1600 or email at info@aapassports.com