Australian Tourist Visa Available Online for Brazil and Argentina

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People from Brazil and Argentina will be able to apply online for their Australian tourist visa from February 15, 2012. Brazil and Argentina have recently been added to the list of countries eligible to use the Australian e-visa as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to move services online.

A spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said that eligible travellers will be able to apply for an Australian tourist visa electronically using a fast, secure and convenient application process.

“These new arrangements mean applicants from Brazil and Argentina have the ability to check the progress of their application electronically,” the spokesman said. A notification is sent to the applicant at the time of decision by email, providing the details of their Australian visa. The visa entitlements are confirmed by airlines through the Advanced Passenger Processing system which will make passport checks at airports easier.

The visa does not require a visa label to be placed in a passport but clients can, if they wish, print a copy of their visa approval notification email to carry with them while travelling to Australia.

Citizens of Brazil or Argentina who are unable to lodge an e676 application online can continue to lodge their tourist visa application directly with the Australian Embassy in Brasilia (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) respectively.

If you are interested in Australian visas, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Australia.

Source Migration Expert Australia