Where is the official Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website?
http://www.immi.gov.au. • As a citizen of the UK/USA/Canada/etc I don’t need a visa to enter Australia, right? Australia enforces a universal visa system. This means that every non-citizen requires a visa to enter and remain Australia, either temporarily or permanently. Almost every non-citizen will need to apply for a visa of some sort before entering Australia. The only notable exceptions are New Zealand citizens (who do not already hold Australian permanent visas or citizenship) who are granted Special Category Visas (SCV) upon arrival. SCVs are temporary visas allowing the holder to stay indefinitely in New Zealand but are not permanent visas. • Why should or shouldn’t I use a migration agent? An agent is very useful if you have the money but not the time, or if you have an unusual case (unclear work experience, criminal record, prior immigration offences, medical problems etc.). If your case is straightforward, it is possible to apply without the aid of an agent, provided you have
• As a citizen of the UK/USA/Canada/etc I don’t need a visa to enter Australia, right? • Why should or shouldn’t I use a migration agent? Forms. • What is Form 80 for? • Where can I get detailed information on English language requirements for a skilled visa? • Is Form 47A required for my spouse? • How do I inform DIAC of a change in my circumstances? • How do I inform DIAC of a change of address or my new passport details? • Do I need to inform DIAC of an incorrect answer? • Where can I read about the latest visa application fees? Questions on DIAC Application Forms. • How do I find out my ETA number and how do I declare my ETA visa when asked if I held/hold an Australian visa? • I keep hearing about the Skilled Migration Booklet. What is it? Where can I get a copy of it? • Where can I find the SOL? • Where can I find the MODL? • Must I indicate which state/territory I intend to reside in? Will it have an impact on my application? • If my spouse is not migrating with me, must I put hi
