How to get a Australia visa from Rwanda

• This visa is for Rwandans travelling through Australia to a third country.
• You must have relevant travel documents required to enter the country you're travelling to.
• You cannot stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. If you wish to stay longer, you'll have to apply for another visa.
• You can't include family members with this visa type, a separate application is required for travelling companions.
• For travellers hoping to join a non-military ship, you have 5 days from arrival by air to sign onto the ship.
• You're not allowed to take up paid employment or study while in Australia with the transit visa.
• You cannot apply for a transit visa from Australia, you should apply for this visa before you begin your journey.
• This visa is free and allows a stay of 72 hours. It's usually processed in 8-20 days.

• This visa is for Rwandans with the intention of touring Australia or visiting family and friends.
• You must have relevant travel documents required to enter the country you're travelling to.
• You're not allowed to take up paid employment or study longer than 3 months in Australia.
• It's mandatory to have a valid and adequate health insurance that covers the entire duration of your stay.
• Eligible parents of Australians might be granted a longer validity period.
• This visa costs AUD145 and it's usually processed 8-20 days.
• At the discretion of the embassy, you can be allowed a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months.
• You must leave Australia before the expiry of your visa.

• The business visa is for applicants who intend to visit Australia for business related activities. This is a short stay visa that allows its holders stay in the country for up to 3 months.
• With this visa, you can attend conferences, summits, trade fairs and meet up with business partners in Australia.
• You can also negotiate contracts but cannot take paid employment or study for more than 3 months with this visa.
• A letter from your employer stating awareness and allowance of leave, your position in the company, purpose & duration of trip as well as the travel costs your employer wishes to cover is required.
• You must provide an invitation letter from the company you intend to visit in Australia. This letter must detail the purpose, duration and who will take care of all your expenses while in Australia.
• The invitation letter should also be on the company's letterhead.
• Valid travel itinerary and contact details of all business parties involved is required while applying for this visa type.
• Documentation showing previous relations with Australian business partners is necessary. This could be in the form of receipts of payment, bills of lading or any related document.
• The company's certificate of registration is required to show the company is licensed to operate in Australia.
• Minors are to provide a birth certificate and a consent formed signed by parents/legal guardians.
• This visa costs AUD145 and is usually processed in 10-20 days.

• This is for Rwandans 6 years and older who intend to travel to Australia for the purpose of studying for up to 5 years.
• You must have been offered admission into a learning institution in Australia to apply for this visa.
• Documentation showing you've been offered and have accepted admission is required.
• You must have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the application of this visa.
• You can only work up to 40 hours in every 14 days and cannot work until your course begins. You may take part in volunteer work outside of the 40 hours.
• For applicants younger than 18, accommodation, support and general welfare must be provided by a legal custodian in Australian. This legal custodian must have the approval of the minor's parents and be of good character.
• The accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements must be in a place approved by your education provider.
• You must also apply for a residence permit which will allow you to live in Australia for the duration of your studies in the country.
• For recipients of scholarships, student aid or similar grant, you are required to provide documents supporting this, showing your name, the monthly amount you are entitled to and the period during which you will receive the fund.
• This visa ceases to be valid if you're no longer enrolled in the institution of learning.
• A valid health insurance is needed for this visa application.
• This visa costs AUD620 and is valid up to 5 years and can be extended to fit the duration of your course.
• It's usually processed in 9-25 days.

Australia's customs laws prevent you from bringing drugs, steroids, weapons, firearms and protected wildlife into the country. Other items you can't bring into Australia are fresh or packaged food, fruit, eggs, meat, plants, seeds, skins and feathers.

There is no limit on the amount of currency that you can bring into Australia, but you will need to declare amounts over $10,000.