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The Australian Embassy in Bangkok receives a significant amount of correspondence each day. Before contacting us, we encourage you to useonline servicesand information available on this website, and theHome Affairs website, to get the information you require. If, after accessing these websites, you still require additional information or assistance you can:
- Call the Home Affairs Global Service Centre number in Australia on +61 2 6196 0196, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (local time).
- Contact Home Affairs Bangkok (Thailand, Laos and Myanmar) online using theAustralian Immigration Enquiry form. Select the overseas post as Bangkok (Thailand, Laos and Myanmar).
If your query is complex and requires us to access your details you can contact the Global Service Centre (GSC).Contact us (homeaffairs.gov.au).
Warning: Beware of visa scams
In order to protect yourself from visa scams, you should only deal with official Australian Government channels such as the official Department of Home Affairs websiteHome Affairs website to find information about visa and citizenship immigration products.
It is your responsibility to maintain thesafetyof yourpersonal information online. If you know of someone who is involved in migration fraud or if you are a victim of migration fraud, please report this to Australia'sBorder Watch.
To avoid being scammed, you can check the Register of Migration Agents on the OMARA website, to receive the protections of an OMARA registered Migration Agent.
There are Australian registered migration agents working all around the world in countries including Thailand. These agents are subject to the same Code of Conduct, professional development and regulations as registered migration agents based in Australia. More information about Australia’s efforts to ensure the integrity of the migration advice profession is available at:www.mara.gov.au.
Welcome to the website of the Department of Home Affairs at the Australian Embassy in Thailand. We manage visa and citizenship services for clients in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
For information on applying for Australian visas, please visit the Home Affairs website.
The information provided here is additional and specific for clients in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
Visa and Citizenship information
All non-citizens need to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Australia.
For information about different visa options, you can use the Visa Finder.
Use ImmiAccountto lodge your application, make a payment, update your details or circumstances, upload documents, and track the progress of your application.
Visa Processing Times
For current global visa processing times, please click here.
Requests for Urgent Processing
If your application is urgent due to compelling or compassionate reasons (for example, a close family member has become ill suddenly in Australia), please submit a Compelling and compassionate request for travel via the Australian Immigration Enquiry Form. Please ensure your request contains supporting documentation or other information (for example, medical certificate). Your application may not be able to be expedited if you do not provide relevant supporting evidence.
We do not consider urgent requests to travel to attend business meetings or where your flight is departing soon as genuine emergencies. We try to process all applications as quickly as we can, however we cannot be held responsible if you have pre-booked your travel and your application is not lodged early enough to allow the processing of your application. Some applications will also require us to undertake further assessments, which may take more time.
Biometrics Collection
All applicants in Thailand and Myanmar must complete biometric (face photograph and fingerprint scan) collection for each application lodged, irrespective of their nationality, unless they are excluded or exempt from the program.
Biometrics are collected through a quick and easy process that captures a photograph of your face and a 10-digit electronic fingerprint. Applicants will be required to provide their biometrics each and every time they apply for a visa.
Whilst biometric data is recorded and kept for future reference, in line with the Department’s published policy on the retention of data, this does not override the requirement for applicants to submit their biometric data should they lodge a fresh application.
The biometric data collected during the visa application process is checked against previous records and also on entry to Australia (e.g. at the airport when your passport is checked at immigration) – this process enhances the basic identity assurance of a passport document, which can be forged or altered more easily than a person’s biometric data, to ensure that the person applying for an Australian visa is indeed who they claim to be.
When you lodge your application online, you will be sent a request to provide personal identifiers (biometrics) via email. You should make an appointment to attend an Australian Biometrics Collection Centre (ABCC) in person to provide your biometrics. Take a copy of that email and your passport to the appointment.
You must provide your biometrics within 14 days of online lodgement or notify the relevant processing office if unable to do so. In the event that you do not provide your biometrics within this timeframe, your application will be refused.
VFS Global operates two ABCCs in Thailand (in Bangkok and Chiang Mai) and one in Myanmar (in Yangon). The ABCC will charge a service fee for the lodgement of applications and collection of biometrics.
- For more information about biometric collection procedures, fees charged, contact details, ABCC locations, or to book your biometrics appointment, please visit VFS Global.
- For more information on meeting our biometrics requirements, please click here.
Health Requirement
The health requirement will depend on your personal circumstances and the visa that you have applied for. All permanent visa applicants and certain temporary visa applicants will be required to undergo health examinations as a part of the visa application process.
If you have been requested to undertake a health examination there is no guarantee of a positive visa outcome. If you fail to meet the health requirement your visa may be refused, however this will depend on the visa subclass you have applied for. Some visa subclasses allow a health waiver to be exercised in certain circumstances.
For more information about the health requirement, including how to contact a panel physician near you, please click here.
Everyone who wants to enter Australia must be of good character and will be assessed against the character requirements. As part of your visa application, you might be required to provide a police clearance certificate or other evidence to satisfy the character requirements.
Everyone who wants to enter Australia must be of good character and will be assessed against the character requirements. As part of your visa application, you might be required to provide a police clearance certificate or other evidence to satisfy the character requirements.
For the Australian Government to determine whether you are of good character, you might be asked to provide police certificates for each country you have lived in for 12 months or more, over the last 10 years (calculated immediately before the time the visa application is lodged), since turning 16 years of age.
You must declare all recorded offences to us. If you do not declare an offence and we become aware of this it might have a negative effect on your application.
For instructions on obtaining a certificate from an overseas government or law enforcement authority, refer to the relevant country information on our website.
If you are required to provide an Australian police clearance certificate, you must complete the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check application form which is available at the AFP National Police Checks page on the AFP website.
Applicants Under 18 Years of Age
If a child under 18 years of age intends to travel to Australia, any non-accompanying parent(s) or person(s) with parental responsibility are required to sign a consent form to give permission for the child/children to be granted an Australian visa.
If one parent, or person(s) with parental responsibility, has lawfully been made solely responsible for making decisions as to where the child/children is/are to live, then only that parent or person needs to sign the consent form.
See: Consent to Grant an Australian visa toa child under the age of 18 years
Applicants may need to provide:
- Form 1229 to be completed by both parents (or persons with parental responsibility), with evidence of their signatures (ie bio-data pages of passport or other document containing evidence of their signature).
- If Form 1229 cannot be signed by both parents (or persons with parental responsibility), the following should be included:
- Evidence of sole custody, or permission from the relevant court authority permitting removal of the child from Thailand or Laos for example:
- A court order from Thailand or Laos permitting the removal of the child, or
- A Por Kor 14 covering the custodial circumstances of the applicant, or
- Death certificate, or
- Divorce certificate with memorandum covering the custodial circumstances of the applicant.
- Evidence of sole custody, or permission from the relevant court authority permitting removal of the child from Thailand or Laos for example:
Document translation
Documents that are not in English must be translated and accompanied by an English translation when you lodge your application.
If you are outside Australia when you apply, you should engage a reputable translation company. The translation should be endorsed by the company and include their full name, contact details and credentials. We are not able to provide any recommendation for professional translators in Thailand, Myanmar or Laos.
You must provide certified copies of both of the following with your application:
- the official translation of the document
- the document that is not in English.
Important information for Laos applicants
To enable us to process your application as quickly as possible, you should provide authenticated copies of any Lao PDR Government-issued documents that you provide as part of your application. This includes any birth certificates, marriage certificates and household registers.
The Lao PDR Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) advises that you must have the translated copy of your original document certified by:
- the Department of Court Registrar, Ministry of Justice (MoJ), or
- the Justice Division of Vientiane Capital, or
- the Justice Division of Provincial.
The document must then be authenticated legal by the Consular Department of Lao PDR MoFA. If you live outside of Lao PDR, family or friends can request the service on your behalf.
For more details on authenticating documents, contact Lao PDR MoFA (Consular Department) directly at +856 21 254176. The Australian Embassies in Bangkok and Vientiane are unable to provide further advice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Australian Embassy in Bangkok receives a significant amount of correspondence each day. While we aim to respond to communication in a timely manner, please read the information contained in our Frequently asked questions before contacting us.
If your query is addressed on the Embassy or Home Affairs websites we will not provide a response.
Feedback and suggestions
We value your feedback. Your compliments, complaints or suggestions provide the Department with information to help improve the quality of our services.
If you wish to provide feedback or suggestions, please click here.
You can view current global visa and citizenship processing times for most visa subclasses and citizenship types. To view current processing times, see the product page for the specific visa subclass or citizenship type you are applying for. You can navigate to any product from Individuals and Travellers or Visa Support. On the product page, two processing times will be displayed, indicating how long it takes to finalise 75 and 90 per cent of all applications submitted globally.
We value your feedback. Your compliments, complaints or suggestions provide the department with information to help improve the quality of our services.
If you have any feedbacks and suggestions please visit: Client Feedback
Contact Us
We do not provide a visa and citizenship counter service.
Visit theHome Affairs websitefor further information regarding visas or citizenship. If you are unable to find the information you need on the Home Affairs website, telephonetheGlobal Service Centre.
If you have an ongoing application outside global processing times, you can complete the Australian immigration enquiry form. If your query is addressed in our Frequently asked questions we will not provide a response.
Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB)
The Australian Government is committed to protecting Australia's borders, combating people smuggling in our region, and preventing people from risking their lives at sea.
Operation Sovereign Borders is a military-led border security operation that was established in 2013 to deliver on this commitment.
Anyone who attempts an unauthorised boat voyage to Australia will be turned back to their point of departure, returned to their home country or transferred to another country.
No-one who travels illegally to Australia by boat will be allowed to remain in Australia.
People smugglers use false promises of settlement in Australia to convince people to hand over their money. Do not believe their lies. The truth is that no-one who pays a people smuggler for an illegal boat journey to Australia will get what they paid for.
There is only one way to gain entry into Australia — with an Australian visa.
For more information, please click here.
Last updated:8 November 2021
FAQs
How do I prove sufficient funds for Australian student visa? ›
You can provide evidence your parents or your partner had a personal annual income of at least AUD62,222 in the 12 months immediately before you apply. If you bring family members, you must demonstrate your parents' or partner's income is at least AUD72,592.
Can we apply Australia again after refusal? ›The answer is yes, you will need to wait three years before applying for another visa, unless PIC 4020 is waived. If the Department is not satisfied as to your identity, you may be excluded from being granted a further visa for 10 years. There is no waiver for this requirement.
How do I write a letter to the Australian embassy? ›- Complete name.
- Date of birth.
- Address and telephone number in Australia.
- Occupation (job or profession) in Australia.
- Your status in Australia (Permanent resident, Citizen, 457 Visa holder, Student).
The Government of Australia granted visas to 263,737 international students for the 2021-22 intake. Australia student visa success rate 2022 is 13.3% higher than 2020-21 program year.
How much bank balance is required for Australian visa? ›These financial requirements for Visitor Visa Australia generally include bank statements for the past 3 months with a closing balance of at least $ 5,000 AUD per applicant, payslips, audited accounts, taxation records, or credit card limits.
What are the reason for rejection in Australian student visa? ›The big reason for refusing a visa is insufficient funds in the applicant's bank account or lacking the necessary amount of funds to study and live in Australia. You must have sufficient funds to live and study in Australia when applying for a study visa Australia.
How can we avoid visa rejection in Australia? ›- Hire a Registered Agent. It is very important to get your application prepared and filed through a registered agent. ...
- Choose a Relevant Course. ...
- Do Your Homework. ...
- Write a Great Statement of Purpose. ...
- English Language Proficiency.
Australian authorities will be able to access this information and reject visa applications on the basis of past misconduct. So, if you've got any shady immigration history or failed applications owing to ingenuine entrance attempts, watch out. Your visa is likely to be rejected.
What if my Australian visa is rejected? ›If your visa request is denied, you have to apply for an appeal at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). You can either apply online at the official website of the AAT or send a paper application; online applications are easier to review.
Why is Australian visa taking so long? ›The major reasons for the delays include understaffed embassies, high demand from outgoing Indian travellers, the backlog of student visas, and stricter visa policies, experts tell The Quint.
How long does it take to get a visa to Australia approved? ›
August 2022 | ||
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Visa Program | Visa Category | In Australia |
Permanent | Skilled (Permanent) Partner (First Stage) | 5 Months 9 Months |
Temporary | Skilled (Temporary) Student Visitor Working Holiday Maker | 3 Months 5 Months 4 Months 45 Days |
- General Enquiries: public-affairs-jakt@dfat.gov.au.
- Visas and Migration email form.
- Consular Services: consular.jakarta@dfat.gov.au.
- Study in Australia: studyinaustralia.jakarta@austrade.gov.au.
Is it difficult to get a tourist visa to Australia? It will not be difficult to get a tourist visa to Australia, provided you meet the following conditions: Provide complete and accurate documents. You have no criminal cases pending against you.
Which country has highest student visa rejection rate? ›Which Countries Have The Highest Rejection Rates? According to Schengen Visa Statistic 2021, the 4 countries with the highest rejection rates were: Sweden, Norway, France, and Denmark.
Do you get a reason for visa rejection? ›An applicant's current and/or past actions, such as drug or criminal activities, as examples, may make the applicant ineligible for a visa. If denied a visa, in most cases the applicant is notified of the section of law which applies.
How do I prove sufficient funds for visa? ›The only recognized way to prove your financial sufficiency are recent bank account statements during the last three months. Attention, bank statements must show the name and address of the owner. The embassies cannot accept Travel Money Cards or cash as proof of sufficient funds.
What checks are done by Australian visa? ›Temporary visa applicants in Australia will still be required to undertake relevant medical examinations and/or chest x-rays if they: have applied for a medical treatment, temporary protection or a provisional visa. expect to incur medical costs or require medical treatment.
How much cash can I enter Australia? ›There is no limit to the amount of physical currency that may be brought into or taken out of Australia. However, travellers entering and departing Australia must report any currency they are carrying of $10,000 or more in Australian dollars, or the foreign currency equivalent.
What will you do if your visa is rejected best answer? ›Re-apply in the Same Country
You must identify and rectify the reasons which may have caused the rejection. If you had a visa interview, you can ask the visa officer the reason for rejection.
Reasons for Visa Refusal
Your visa may be rejected, if you have provided wrong information in your visa application form. If you have a past history of criminal activities against you. If you apply for a visa without a valid justification on a short notice.
Do Australian universities send rejection letters? ›
Some Australian universities have an official no rejection letter policy. I definitely recommend sending rejection letters, particularly if applicants paid an application fee. This is common everywhere.
Can a rejected visa be approved? ›A visa denial under 214(b) is not a permanent ineligibility. The consular officer will reconsider a case if an applicant can show further convincing evidence of ties outside the United States.
What will stop me getting a visa for Australia? ›- A sentence of life imprisonment.
- A sentence of imprisonment of 12 months or more (regardless of time served)
- Acquittal of an offence on the grounds of either unsoundness of mind or insanity if, as a result, you have been detained in a secure hospital or facility.
Every three minutes someone gains permanent residency in Australia but every year more than 40,000 are rejected. What are the top reasons for rejection?
Can I speed up visa process Australia? ›You may be able to request priority processing for some types of visas if you can demonstrate compelling and compassionate circumstances. Priority processing can be requested by: Calling the Home Affairs' Service Centre on 131 881, or • Contacting the relevant processing offices.
What is the longest visa for Australia? ›The Visitor visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes. It is open to all nationalities. Generally, a period of stay of up to three months is granted, but up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances.
Can you fast track an Australian visa? ›Fast-track processing is a premium service providing priority processing to certain Visitor visa (subclass 600) applicants. Visitor visa applicants who wish to receive fast-track processing must complete this form and pay the fast-track fee. The fast-track fee is in addition to the visa application charge.
What is the easiest Australian visa to get? ›Employer-Sponsored Visa
If you are fortunate to find a company or employer who has offered you a job, then it can be the first and easiest way to set foot in Australia. With perseverance and hard work, you can get a chance to stay here.
When your visa is approved, the interviewing officer will still need to keep your passport and documents for a period of time in order to complete administrative processing. You will be able to obtain your passport with your visa packet once the packet is ready for pickup.
What happens after Australian visa is approved? ›If your visa has been approved, you will be informed how and when your passport and visa will be returned to you.
How do I speak to an Embassy? ›
Getting Help in an Emergency
What can you do to get help in an emergency? Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or call these numbers in the United States: From the U.S. & Canada - 1-888-407-4747. From Overseas - +1 202-501-4444.
- Business hours: +91 11 41399900, ahc.newdelhi@dfat.gov.au.
- For outside of business hours: +612 6261 3305.
The Consular Services Section is open from 0900-1700 hours Monday to Friday (excluding Embassy public holidays). If you require consular assistance, please contact us on +632 757 8100 during these hours.
Which visa is best for Australia? ›- SKILLED INDEPENDENT visa, subclass 189. ...
- PARTNER visa, subclass 801. ...
- SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR visa, subclass 188. ...
- PERMANENT PROTECTION visa, subclass 866. ...
- TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE visa, subclass 482. ...
- REMAINING RELATIVE visa, subclass 115. ...
- VISITOR visa, subclass 651.
- Step 1: Research your employment options. Getting work. ...
- Step 2: Apply for visa nomination (if required) ...
- Step 3: Apply for a visa. ...
- Step 4: Prepare to move. ...
- Step 5: Arrive and settle in.
Talking about which state is easy to get PR in Australia, Tasmania is on the top. However, you can also consider New South Wales and South Australia for PR. New South Wales is the best option to pursue higher studies and work in Australia.
Which country is toughest to get visa? ›- Russia.
- Cuba.
- Iran.
- Turkmenistan.
- Chad.
- Bhutan.
- Saudi Arabia.
- Afghanistan.
North Korea
It's one of the most difficult countries to get access to and acquire a visa. One will need to apply for the visa through a tourist agency, which provides state-approved tours. Those from South Korea or with an American passport, are not eligible for this country's visa.
A: Undoubtedly, you need to put some effort to acquire a student visa for any country, however, the most prominent options to accomplish easy attainment of student visa as an Indian student are Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
How can I avoid rejection of visa? ›...
Below are some reasons why visas get rejected:
- Absence of sufficient funding and documentary proof of the same.
- False or improper documentation.
- Not confirming the intent of returning to the home country after finishing higher education.
- Misbehavior at the time of the interview.
How many times we can apply for visa after rejection? ›
You can reapply any time after 3 business days following the previous rejection. You don't have to wait for 6 months or longer. However, it is very unlikely that your circumstances would change significantly within 3 days.
How can I pass my visa interview? ›- Ties to Home Country. ...
- English. ...
- Speak for Yourself. ...
- Know the Program and How it Fits Your Career Plans. ...
- Be Concise. ...
- Supplemental Documentation. ...
- Not All Countries Are Equal. ...
- Employment.
Fund requirements
As for travel, you will be required to show 2000 AUD for yourself. If any of your family members are coming along, an additional 2000 AUD are to be stated in the bank statement as to their travel expense. Then there is a tuition fee for one year which has to be covered.
Documentary evidence of financial capacity
12 months of funds option: Provide evidence of funds to cover travel to Australia and 12 months living, course and (for school aged dependants) schooling costs for the student and accompanying family members.
evidence that the spouse or parents of the main applicant are providing financial support and they have an annual income of at least AUD 60,000 for a single student visa application or at least AUD 70,000 for a visa application that includes accompanying family members.
Which test is best for Australia student visa? ›IELTS requirements for an Australian student visa
IELTS is an important part of your Australian student visa application. And it's worth mentioning that universities set their own IELTS requirements for their different courses and programs.
Yes! To get the student visa, the student will have to go through an interview with the embassy. However, you may appear in an on-call interview after COVID.
Does immigration check bank account? ›Bank verification letters are used for immigration purposes to demonstrate that you have available financial resources to support yourself or your immediate relatives on a visa in the United States.
Does embassy check bank statement? ›Get your bank statements attested
Select countries require applicants to submit their bank statements, duly attested. While it is common to submit bank statements, and most travellers are aware of this step, not having these bank statements attested is a common error.
Arrest, Caution, Conviction
In cases where an arrest resulted in a conviction, you may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa and will require a waiver ineligibility to travel to the United States.
How much is proof of funds for Australia? ›
Fund Requirement:
Student or guardian: AUD 21,041. Partner or spouse: AUD 7,362. Child: AUD 3,152. Travel Cost: Approximately: AUD 2,000 per person.
No Age Limitation
You can apply for an Australian Student Visa at any age. However, special conditions apply if you are under 18 years old. Contact us for more information regarding this.
Student Visa for Australia- Processing Timelines
As per reports, around 75% of visa applications are usually processed within 29 days while 90% of applications are processed within 42 days. 75% of applications are also processed in 43 days while 90% of applications are processed in 77 days.
In Australia, student visa delays are primarily due to the large backlog of immigration papers that need to be processed. Defence Housing Australia (DHA) reported a large influx of applications since the opening of its borders, with an increased backlog due to two years of border closures.
How much are students paid in Australia? ›The average student salary in Australia is $79,113 per year or $40.57 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $66,891 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $112,511 per year.
Who can sponsor me in Australia? ›The applicant must be sponsored by an Australian relative or by their cohabitating spouse or dependent partner, must be aged at least 18 and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Who can sponsor me for Australian student visa? ›- the student's education provider in Australia.
- the Australian Commonwealth Government.
- the government of a State or Territory in Australia.
- the national government of a foreign country.