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Visas, Immigration and Citizenship
What's New
Changes to the Australian citizenship test and application procedures
Subclass 457 Visa Program Changes
Temporary Residence Visa Reforms
Introduction of Government Agreement Visa (subclass 406)
Changes to lodgement and processing arrangements for Occupational Trainee visas
Repeal of Educational Visa (subclass 418)
Recent Changes in General Skilled Migration
Information about migration agents operating outside Australia
Contact us
About the Immigration and Citizenship Section in Ottawa, Canada
Who Do We Service
Information Service for Australian Visas
Applying for a visa
Important Tips When Making an Application in Ottawa
Fees
Status Checks for Applications sent to the Ottawa office
Status Checks for Online Visa Applications
Health requirements
Character requirements
Panel doctors in Canada
Panel doctors in the Caribbean
Aged Visitor Health Check Form
Visa types
The following lists are NOT exhaustive and refer only to the more common types of visas available. For more comprehensive information on all visa types, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website.
The Visa Wizard can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances.
Visiting Australia
1. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
2. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Referrals
3. Tourist Visa
4. Short-stay Business Visa (subclass 456)
5. Working Holiday Maker Visa
6. Transit VisaStudying and Training in Australia
1. Student Visa
2. Occupational Trainee Visa (subclass 442)
3. Other Sponsored Training Visas
4. Student Guardian Visas
5. Other InformationWorking in Australia
Workers and Special Activities Visas (Temporary Visas)
1. Government Agreement Visa (subclass 406)
2. Exchange Visa (subclass 411)
3. Special Programs Visa (subclass 416)
4. Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419)
5. Entertainment Visa (subclass 420)
6. Sport Visa (subclass 421)
7. Media and Film Staff Visa (subclass 423)
8. Religious Worker Visa (subclass 428)
9. Other Workers and Specialist Entry VisasEmployer Sponsored Workers (Temporary Visas)
1. Temporary Business (long-stay) Visa (subclass 457)
2. Medical Practitioner Visa (subclass 422)
3. Other Sponsored Workers (Temporary) Visa OptionsFamily Sponsored Temporary Visa
1. New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary Visa) subclass 461
Migrating to Australia
Skilled Migration
1. Professional and other Skilled Migrants
2. Employer Sponsored Workers (Permanent Visas)
Business Development
Distinguished Talent Visa (Offshore) subclass 124Returning Residents
1. Resident Return Visa
2. Former Resident Visa (subclass 151)
3. Re-evidencing of a Resident Return VisaOther Visa Options
Citizenship
The Citizenship Wizard will give you information on what to do and how to apply for Australian citizenship.
1. Citizenship by Descent
2. Evidence/Proof of Australian Citizenship
3. Resumption of Australian Citizenship
4. Citizenship by Conferral
5. Renouncing Australian Citizenship
6. Citizenship by Birth in Australia
7. Adopted Children and Australian Citizenship
8. Dual Citizenship
9. Entering and Leaving Australia as an Australian Citizen
10.Other Citizenship Issues
Forms and Booklets
Our forms are subject to change. Generally, this occurs three times a year with fixed dates of March, July and November.
However, in certain circumstances there may be a requirement for publishing forms outside of these dates. Prior to submitting any application you should ensure that you have completed the most current form.
Download Visa Application Forms
Download Citizenship Application Forms
Download Booklets
Download Information Forms