Passport & Visa

Passport and Visa - What is this documentation and how do you apply for it?

Passport - A passport is an official document identifying a traveller as being a citizen of a country. Passport applications are available online or from Australian Post Offices. They require two witnessed photographs and a short interview at a post office to verify your identity. Passports are valid for 10 years and it is illegal to sell, lend or tamper with your passport.

Visa - A visa is a stamp in your passport by a representative of a country granting permission to enter and stay in their country under stated conditions. There are many types of visas such as a tourist, business/work and working holiday. It is important your visa matches the purpose of your travel. The visa also states how long you can stay in the country. Failure to leave the country, by the due date can lead to fines, deportation and future problems returning to that country. Visa costs vary depending on the country and the type of visa required. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa before leaving Australia. Countries like: Indonesia, Thailand and the U.S provide tourist visas upon arrival.