What are the Requirements and Fees for Australia Tourist Visa?

Before applying for an Australian tourist or visitor visa, you should ensure that you are fulfilling Australian tourist visa requirements

There are things you need to make sure that when you are applying for an Australian tourist visa Always remember - Check twice, before submission

1. Be a Genuine visitor:

You need to convince your intentions to the visa officer that you are a genuine visitor. You will leave Australia before your visa expire. You can convince yourself as a Genuine visitor by providing the following information

• Intend to stay in Australia temporarily
• coming to Australia for a lawful purpose
• comply with Australian tourist visa conditions after you arrive
• leave Australia at the end of your stay.

What are the documents required to prove that you are a genuine visitor visa? 

You can provide a number of documents to prove that you are a genuine visitor, it depends upon your circumstances. Please find the below documents you can include in your Australian tourist visa application.

• A leave letter from your current employer, approving your leave and confirming your date of joining your work
• A cover letter explaining your strong family ties in your home country.

2. Sufficient Funds:

You must have enough funds to support your expenses while you are in Australia. Finds requirements depend upon your duration to say in Australia and your travel plan as well. Please note funds must be 3 months old from the date of submission of your Australian tourist/visitor visa application.

3. Health Requirements:

If you are travelling to Australia for more than 6 months then all visa applicants must meet minimum health standards & Character requirements. Before Australia grants you an Australian Tourist visa.

If you have a significant health condition that causes a threat to public health or significant health care service costs you may not grant an Australian visitor visa

4. Character Requirements:

You must not have a substantial criminal record.

5. Strong home Ties

You must provide sufficient evidence to prove that you have strong home ties in your home country.

• Any family ties you may have in your home country.
• Any personal, financial, work or other commitments in your home country.
• Any circumstances that compel you to return to your home country.

Documents required for Australia Tourist Visa

While you are applying for an Australian Tourist visa from India you must Include all supporting documents in the application. Because the Department of Home Affairs Australia will decide your application without requesting further information from you.

Please note your all documents must be in English language and Provide accurate information

1) Personal Documents:

All the Applicant must include all personal Documents such as

1. Passport Bio pages
2. Photographs

2) Qualification Documents:

If you have qualification documents you should include your qualification documents.

3) Employment documents:

If you are working you must include your offer letter, Salary slip, promotion letter (if applicable) and Leave approval letter.

4) Financial Documents:

To prove that you have enough funds to support your travel you must include your financial documents such as a bank statement showing that you have sufficient funds.

5) Visa Application forms:

If you are submitting your application paper-based then you need to fill all applicable visa application forms. Please make sure all information must be true, complete

6) Cover letter:

A cover letter is an important document to explain why you are travelling to Australia, mean your purpose and how you are genuine travel. So don’t risk your application by proving an unprofessional cover letter call our Visitor/tourist visa experts for hassle-free services.

7) Travel itinerary:

You must provide a detailed travel itinerary with your tourist visa application A travel itinerary is a schedule of events relating to planned travel, it includes destinations to be visited at specified times.

8) Invitation letter:

If you are planning to visit your family members or friends you must get a written request (called an invitation letter) from the person who is inviting you to visit them.

Australian tourist visa fees

The fee for an Australian Tourist Visa (subclass 600) for Indians depends on the type of visa and the length of stay and the number of applications. Here are the current fees for Australian Tourist Visa for Indian citizens

Please find the Australia Tourist visa fee from India

Factor	Fee in AUD
Australia tourist visa fee	AUD $ 190 per person

You need to pay for your Australian visitor visa fee by credit card. There are different ways to pay an Australian visitor visa fee, depending on where you are and how you apply.

Please note: The Australia visitor visa fee is non-refundable, even if your visa application is refused or withdrawn. Therefore, it's important to ensure that you meet all the Australia visitor visa requirements and provide the necessary documents before submitting your Australia visitor visa application to avoid any unnecessary expenses.

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How to score well in Pearson Test of English (PTE) for Australia PR?

 This is a known fact that language requirement is an essential factor for applying Australian Permanent Residency Visa specifically for skill migration visa programs namely Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189, Australia State Sponsored Visa Subclass 190 and Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 489.

Well, we understand that thinking about giving language assessment test scares some migrants and it is obvious too, as a non-English language speaker you get uncomfortable and thus, focus on how to better your language score.

To apply for Australia Permanent Residency Visa as skilled migrant, it is mandatory requirement to apear for English language assessment test. Well, there are two most popular English language test amongst Indians formats- IELTS and PTE (Pearson Test of English).

Both of them are equally acceptable test formats by the Australian Immigration Department to access your English Language Abilities. The test checks language ability in four sections that are Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

Most of the people think that applying for permanent residency Visa is still easy but scoring desired result in the language test is a big and tedious task. Everyone desires to score good and high points but how are these score achieved? Is there any magic-wand? Or your preparation and hard-work for getting high PTE score?

Are you planning to take language test exam? The below information will help you in achieving the desired scores for Pearson Test of English (PTE):

First of all, let us know what is PTE Academic?

The PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic is the English language test taken by the migrants/students for applying immigration or study purposes in the English speaking nation. The test is one of the acceptable test by the Australian Government planning to apply for Australia PR.

The PTE Academic assesses test takers in four factors- reading, writing, listening and speaking through computer in a single 3-hour test session. The test comprises of different question formats ranging from multiple choices to essay writing and interpreting information. The basic structure of test format is designed to test the proficiency levels of your English language.

Structure of PTE Academic!

The PTE Academic assesses real life and general content so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs, and charts. You will be exposed to different range of accents from British to American to non-native speakers. The good thing about giving online examination is that scoring and assessment is automated and done by a computer program.

Who and how can one apply for getting an Australian Visa?

The test-takers planning to migrate or study in foreign location can apply for PTE. Additionally, test-takers for immigration purposes must have competent English level. You can show that you have Competent English if you either:

• Achieve the relevant score in an English test from an approved English language test provider. Your test must not be old than 2 years before you are invited to apply.
• In rare chances as a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Your points can be claimed for proficient or superior English only if you undertake an approved English language test.

The breakdown of the PTE test format is mentioned below:

• A minimum of 50 score is required in each module of PTE to be able to apply for Australia. Though, no additional points are awarded with this point score.
• A minimum of 65 score is required in each module of PTE to be able to apply for Australia to get 10 additional points are awarded with this point score
• A minimum of 79 score is required in each module of PTE to be able to apply for Australia to get 20 additional points are awarded with this point score

You may also like to read- How Many Attempts You Have Given For PTE or IELTS For Immigration to Australia?

Why PTE Academic must be your preference over other English exams?

1. Faster Results

The other test like TOEFL and IELTS takes around 10 working days to publish the examination scores. The PTE sends you test scores much quicker and faster. The test results are usually out within five business days. The reason of faster result is the automated system test score that is calculated by the online system.

2. Completely Computerized

Many test takers get frightened when they get to know that other person will be evaluating their English language skills. The fear of someone judging is enough for the person to lose confidence. Well, this is not the case with PTE as all the sections as opposed to IELTS are computerized where a machine checks the language ability and scores are calculated and stored there and then. There are no chances of human biasness when evaluating the answers.

How to succeed in your PTE exam?

Having extra information about the successfulness of PTE exam is always required! Don’t you think so? Well, the below mentioned are some key tips that might be useful to you in knowing how to crack PTE exam with flying colors?

1. Familiarizing yourself with the format

You should know the test format of PTE and prepare according to that. The preparation time varies on the basis of your current level of English and your targeted score. If you have good English skills, I don’t think that scoring superior level of English will be much of a problem to you! Well, no matter how strong your English skills are, you must be familiar with the questions by of course practicing them. They can be tricky when practicing for the first time.

2. Practice as much as you can!

You have the facility of taking online PTE mock test to check where you actually stand in your preparation for the English assessment. The mock test enables you to check where you actually fall in your preparation. In your early preparation by giving mock tests you will get to know the areas of improvement.

Therefore, Language Factor is one of the key essential requirements for Australia PR. The other factors are age, educational qualification, work experience, language ability and other factors. A minimum of 65 points out of 100 on Australia Point Assessment Grid is required for the above mentioned factors to apply for Australia Permanent Residency Visa.

Get to know your immigration chances by filling the free assessment form and one of the India's Best Australian visa and immigration consultants at Aptech visas and Immigration will contact you to clarify Australia PR query.

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Are you a Skilled Professional looking for Australia Immigration?

 

For skilled professionals, this is the right time to immigrate to Australia, as Australia is attracting young talent to live, work and settle in Australia with more than 8 lakhs vacancies lying vac ...

For skilled professionals, this is the right time to immigrate to Australia, as Australia is attracting young talent to live, work and settle in Australia with more than 8 lakhs vacancies lying vacant for skilled professionals and set to invite 2,00,000 immigrants by 2024. The Skilled Migration program attracts highly skilled workers to Australia through Visa Subclass 189/190/489/491/191.

1. Visa Subclass 189:

This is a points-based permanent visa option for skilled workers with no sponsored Australian employer, or family member or not nominated by a state or territory. To be eligible for this visa the applicant must obtain a minimum of 65 points to apply for the Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189). To get this visa, an applicant must submit an expression of interest (EOI) and get nominated by skill select Australia. Once receiving an invitation to apply for this visa ensure to submit your application within 60 days. Once the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa has been granted, the visa holder and accompanying family members are allowed to live, work and study in Australia as permanent residents.

2. Visa Subclass 190:

This is a Skilled Nominated Visa which is Australia PR points-based permanent visa for skilled professionals who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. Applicants must meet a minimum of 65 points on a point assessment for being eligible to apply for a Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) and must be nominated by a participating State or Territory government in Australia. For Applying for this visa, you must submit your expression of interest (EOI) and get invited by Skill Select Australia.

3. Visa Subclass 191:

This Visa will allow temporary resident visas like visa Subclass 494 and 491 visa holders to transition to permanent residency visas.

4. Visa Subclass 489:

This visa subclass has been closed and replaced by visa subclass 491.

5. Visa Subclass 491:

This Visa subclass is tailored to attract young professionals to Australian regional skill requirements. This Skilled Regional Visa encourages skilled workers to live and work in specified regional parts of Australia for up to 5 years. Applicants for this visa must be sponsored by an Australian relative who is living in a designated area, or by a State or Territory government.

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Once getting an Australian Permanent resident visa you will be entitled to the following benefits.

1. Live, work, and settle in Australia for five years and can apply for Australian PR after 4 years to permanently settle in Australia or reapply for your PR visas.
2. Explore and Travel anywhere in the Australian continent.
3. Can plan your or your children's education in Australia.
4. Entitled to get Australian Social Security benefits.
5. You can sponsor your Spouse/partner, Children, Parents, and other eligible family members to Australia.
6. Can freely work in Australia.

How to apply for a Skilled Migration Visa for Australia?

• Check your employability in Australia (Figure out your ANZSCO).
• Check the score using the Australia PR Points calculator.
• Contact Australia Immigration experts for your Skill Assessment Report.
• Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI).
• Apply for Your targeted Visa subclass (you are eligible for).
• Once EOI is approved, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
• Complete your Visa application.
• Submit your documents of fitness and police clearance certificates etc.
• Get Visa Approval.

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Canberra Invited 810 overseas applicants with lowest points score between 65-75 on May 5, 2023

 The Canberra matric Invitation Round was conducted by ACT on May 5, 2023, and invited 810 overseas applicants with the lowest score between 65-75 and 585 Canberra Resident applicants.

Please find the Canberra Matrix invitation around here

1) Overseas applicants

190 nominations: 401 invitations

491 nominations: 409 invitations

2) Canberra residents

a) Matrix nominating Small Business Owners

1. 190 nominations: 20 invitations
2. 190 minimum matrix score: 70
3. 491 nominations: 4 invitations
4. 491 minimum matrix score: 60

b) Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

1. 190 nominations: 4 invitations
2. 491 nominations: 2 invitations

c) Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

1. 190 nominations: 297 invitations
2. 491 nominations: 288 invitations

Please find the Canberra Nomination and number of Invitation below

ACT INVITATION ROUND

ANZSCO Unit Group	UNIT GROUP TITLE	Canberra resident 491	Canberra resident 190	Overseas applicant 491	Overseas applicant 190
1311	Advertising, public relations and sales managers	60	70	55	70
1321	Corporate Services Manager	50	70	50	70
1322	Finance managers	95 (18/12/2022)	100 (31/12/2022)	60	70
1323	Human resource managers	55	70	50	70
1324	Policy and planning managers	50		50
1331	Construction managers	50	70	50	70
1335	Production managers	60	70	50	70
1336	Supply and Distribution Manager	60	70	55	70
1341	Child Care Centre manager	50	65	50	65
1342	Health and Welfare Services Managers	50	65	50	65
1344	Other Education Managers	50	65	50	65
1351	ICT managers	75 (14/2/2023)	85 (5/4/2023)	55	70
1399	Other specialist managers	60	70	55	70
1411	Café and restaurant managers	60	80	55	80
1413	Hotel and Motel Managers	60	70	55	70
1421	Retail Managers	60	70	60	70
1492	Call or contact centre and customer service managers	60	70	55	70
1493	Conference and Event Organisers	55	70	50	70
1499	Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers	60	70	60	70
2124	Journalists and other writers	55	70	50	70
2211	Accountants	100 (31/1/2023)	105 (19/12/2022)	65 (30/1/2023)	85
2212	Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers	95 (30/1/2023)	100 (31/1/2023)	60	75
2223	Financial Investment Advisers and Managers	60	70	55	70
2231	Human Resource Professionals	60	70	60	70
2244	Intelligence and policy analysts	50		50
2247	Management and organisation analysts	60	70	55	65
2249	Other information and organisation professionals	60	70	55	70
2251	Advertising and marketing professionals	60	70	65 (28/2/2023)	70
2253	Public relations professionals	60	70	55	70
2322	Surveyors and Spatial Scientists	55	65	50	65
2324	Graphic and web designers, and illustrators	60	70	55	70
2332	Civil engineering professionals	75 (21/10/2022)	85 (4/1/2023)	60 (31/1/2023)	75
2333	Electrical Engineers	60	65	65 (9/2/2023)	70
2334	Electronics Engineers	70	75 (20/12/2022)	60	70
2335	Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers	70 (30/11/2022)	75 (1/12/2022)	65 (12/1/2023)	75
2339	Other engineering professionals	70 (19/12/2022)	80	60 (21/2/2023)	75
2343	Environmental Scientists	55	65	50	65
2347	Veterinarians	50	65	50	65
2349	Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals	55	65	50	65
2411	Early childhood	50	65	50	65
2412	Primary School Teachers	50	65	50	65
2414	Secondary School Teachers	50	65	50	65
2415	Special Education Teachers	50	65	50	65
2421	University Lecturers and Tutors	60	75	60	75
2422	Vocational Education Teachers \ Polytechnic Teachers	50	65	50	65
2512	Medical Imaging Professionals	50	65	50	65
2513	Occupational and environmental health professionals	50	65	50	65
2515	Pharmacists	50	65	50	65
2523	Dental practitioners	50	65	50	65
2524	Occupational therapists	50	65	50	65
2525	Physiotherapists	50	65	50	65
2527	Audiologists and speech pathologists/therapists	50	65	50	65
2531	General practitioners and resident medical officers	50	65	50	65
2541	Midwives	50	65	50	65
2543	Nurse Managers	50	65	50	65
2544	Registered nurses	50	65	50	65
2611	ICT business and systems analysts	80 (30/12/2022)	90	60	70
2612	Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers	70 (30/11/2022)	80	60	70
2613	Software and applications programmers	75 (30/11/2022)	85	60 (10/11/2022)	85
2621	Database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialists	75	80 (25/4/2023)	60	70
2631	Computer network professionals	75 (10/12/2022)	85	60	80
2632	ICT support and test engineers	70	80	60	85
2713	Solicitors	60	70	60	70
2721	Counsellors	50	65	50	65
2723	Psychologists	50	65	50	65
2724	Social Professionals	55	70	55	70
2725	Social workers	50	65	50	65
2726	Welfare, recreation and community arts workers	55	70	55	70
3112	Medical Technicians	50	65	50	65
3121	Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians	50	65	50	65
3131	ICT support technicians	60	70	55	70
3212	Motor mechanics	50	65	50	65
3241	Panelbeaters	50	65	50	65
3311	Bricklayers and Stonemasons	50	65	50	65
3312	Carpenters and joiners	50	65	50	65
3322	Painting Trades Workers	50	65	50	65
3332	Plasterers	50	65	50	65
3341	Plumbers	50	65	50	65
3411	Electricians	50	65	50	65
3511	Bakers and Pastrycooks	50	65	50	65
3513	Chef	60	70	60	70
3514	Cook	60	70	55	70
3611	Animal Attendants and Trainers	50	65	50	65
3622	Gardener	50	65	50	65
3911	Hairdressers	55	70	55	70
4114	Enrolled Nurse	50	65	50	65
4116	Massage Therapists	60	70	60	70
4117	Welfare support workers	50	65	50	65
5111	Contract, program and project administrators	50	70	55	70

What is Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

The Canberra Matrix Invitation Round is a process used by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to select and invite skilled workers who meet ACT labour market needs to apply for a nomination for permanent residency in Australia, under the visa sub-classes 190 and 491. The ACT conducts invitation rounds periodically to select candidates from the highest-ranked submissions in the Matrix. The number of invitations issued and the minimum point score required for an invitation can vary depending on the current labour market needs of the ACT. The exact date and frequency of the ACT invitation rounds can vary, and the results of each round are typically announced on the ACT government's website and other official channels.

The Canberra Matrix is a points-based process, where each applicant is ranked based on factors such as their occupation in demand in ACT, English language proficiency, work experience, and ties to the ACT ( such as job offer letter, previous study form ACT).

You can calculate your Canberra Matric points by using the Canberra Matrix calculator

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