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Every visitor to Australia must have a passport, Electronic Travel Authority
(ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket,
and sufficient funds. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required
for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically
stored authority to travel to Australia. Application forms are available
from participating travel agencies or online http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/visitors.htm
or by contacting an Australian
visa office.
Now you can also
obtain your Australian visa by calling our travel partner, Travel
Portfolio at 818-907-7981 and for nominal fee they will issue
the visa and e-mail it directly to you.
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship is implementing changes to the Electronic Travel Authority System (ETAS).
The changes will come into effect from 21 April 2008.
- What are the changes to ETAS for airlines and travel agents?
When airlines or travel agents are lodging an ETA application in either the airline reservation system or the Global Distribution System, in a small number of cases they may see a visa status message advising them of processing time of 12 hours. When this occurs, airline staff or travel agents are advised to wait the prescribed time before contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship about the application.
- What are the changes to ETAS for clients?
Most clients will be automatically be granted an ETA for travel to Australia. In a small number of cases, some clients will be advised of a processing time of 12 hours for an ETA. Clients are advised to wait the prescribed time before contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship about the application.
- What will some clients see when they apply online for their ETA?
Some clients applying via the internet for their ETA, may receive a message similar to the following:
CLIENT - IN - CONFIDENCE
Thank you for your application for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for Australia.
This system performs checks required by the Australian Government. In a small number of cases, we cannot immediately issue an ETA. Your application is one of these cases. It has been referred to the Australian Immigration authorities for further assessment.
Please make an enquiry in X hours to check whether your application has been successful. To make an enquiry, click on the Check your ETA button on our website. You will need your Internet ETA Reference Number which is XXXXXX.
Your credit card payment for A$20 has been received. It will appear on your credit card statement against the business name IVISA SERVICES, NEUTRAL BAY. If your application is not approved, this fee is not refundable.
Kind Regards,
Internet ETAS Support.
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As Entry
Requirements and Customs Regulations are subject to change without
notice, always check with your travel arranger and/or the proper
authorities before traveling internationally. It is the responsibility
of each passenger to carry the proper travel documentation and to
meet the entry conditions of each country on their itinerary.
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